Chapter 17 Sudden Illness (2/2)
The physician sat at the Princess's bedside. He checked her pulse and said,” Princess Hui Guo has caught a cold after getting wet in the rain yesterday. She has a high fever which should be brought down as soon as possible. Tell some people to bring some alcohol to wipe her and I will give a prescription. You should send someone to the Imperial Hospital to get the medicine, then decoct the medicine, and feed it to the Princess.
Qin Meng nodded and spoke,” Qin Yi, you take care of the Princess. I will get some people to bring the medicine, and I will fetch some alcohol.” She stood besides the Physician as she spoke, and handed him the pen and some ink. She rushed out the door as soon as the Physician had finished writing.
Yun Shang's fever finally broke in the afternoon. Emperor Ning came to visit and asked Qin Yi and Qin Meng to take good care of her. He left when he was satisfied that the Princess was feeling better.
When the lamps were lighted, Qin Meng, leaning on the chair and stared at Qin Yi, who had been constantly wiping Yun Shang's body with alcohol. She yawned and said to Qin Yi,” You have been working all day. Go and get some rest. I will take care of the Princess.”
Qin Yi smiled,” Well, you have been yawning all day as well. I'd better watch the Princess since she is still feverish. You go to sleep first and take over my job tomorrow morning when her fever reduces more.”
Qin Meng considered Qin Yi's proposition and nodded: ”Okay, thank you for your hard work. Tomorrow I will get up early for sure.” Yawning, she opened the curtains and walked out.
Qin Yi continued to wipe Yun Shang's body with alcohol for a little while longer. When she raised her head, she saw Yun Shang is staring at the top of the bed.
”You are awake, Your Highness?” She said with joy. ”You just scared me to death. Still feeling sick?”
Yun Shang heard the voice, rolled her eyes, and looked at Qin Yi,” I have a sore throat and my body aches. What happened to me?
Qin Yi walked to the table and poured some water for the Princess. ”Drink some hot water first, Your Highness. You got a cold due to your exposure to the rain yesterday. I noticed that your body was burning hot in the morning, so I called for the physician. You have been asleep the whole day. What happened to you today, really scared me. By the way, the medicine is still on the stove. You should drink some water first, Your Highness. I will bring you the medicine.
Yun Shang sat up. Her whole body felt sore. Frowning, she took the water glass handed by Qin Yi. Just as Qin Yi turned to get the medicine, she heard a noise. When she opened the curtains, she saw two people standing outside.
”Ahhh…” Qin Yi couldn't help but let out a cry of fear.
”Hmm? What happened, Qin Yi?” Yun Shang turned to look at the doorway and saw two people walking inside, both of whom were in black cloaks with their faces covered. When they entered the room, the person in front pulled aside the cloak, and her delicate face was revealed.
”… Mother?” To her surprise, the person was Lady Jin, who lived in the Cold Palace and didn't have much freedom to go in and out. How did she make it to Qinxin Hall?
Lady Jin smiled, walked to the bedside, and sat down. Qin Yi brought a cup of tea for her and asked,” Your Majesty, why did you come here? The hall is filled with spies arranged by Empress Yuan Zhen. If someone sees you…”