Chen Zi Tao's eyes were full of bewilderment. He could not understand what his granddaughter was saying but Chen Zi Tao knew that his granddaughter would never lie to him. He stared at XuanRong's eyes. Her eyes were very clear, not an ounce of malice and deception were reflected inside her pupils.
Without any rejection, Chen Zi Tao smiled at XuanRong.
"Maternal Grandfather believes in Rong'er. Whatever Rong'er do, maternal grandfather will always support Rong'er."
Hearing her maternal grandfather's trustful words, XuanRong's eyes could not help but turn misty. She inwardly vowed that she would do her best and would not let her Fourth JiuMu and her BiaoDi die in vain.
"Rong'er is glad that maternal grandfather trusts Rong'er. Rong'er will definitely not disappoint maternal grandfather."
XuanRong and Chen Zi Tao were only whispering with each other, thus, no one was able to hear their conversation. Imperial Physician Gong's countenance darkened when he saw that he was being neglected. He could not help but scoff inside his heart and mocked Chen Zi Tao for being senile. It was clear that his fourth daughter in law and great grandchild were at the verge of death but instead of begging him, Gong Che, to give it another shot, Chen Zi Tao was busy whispering with his stupid granddaughter.
Imperial Physician Gong snorted and opened his mouth to speak.
"It seems like this physician is no longer needed. This physician will now go back to the palace. If not for the Emperor's request, this physician will not go out of the palace and visit noble families' houses."
Imperial Physician Gong's words were full of self-importance. What he said was a slap towards Chen Zi Tao and the Chen Family's face. He was indicating that without the Emperor's order, he would never grace the Chen family his presence even if they beg him.
Hearing Imperial Physician Gong's words, the two Chen Furens' face turned dark, even Chen Zi Tao was not an exemption. They were currently in a painful situation since it involved the two lives of their family member, but Imperial Physician Gong was mocking them, stepping on their dignity as one of the noble families.
Chen Zi Tao wanted to speak and rebuke Imperial Physician Gong's words but before he could open his mouth, XuanRong already beat him to it.
"Indeed. Imperial Physician Gong should return to the palace since after all the efforts you have made, you were not able to help my Fourth JiuMu. It seems like the skills of the palace's Imperial Physicians were only so-so."
"You!!"
Imperial Physician Gong's face turned red then green after hearing XuanRong's taunt. He could not help but gnash his teeth due to anger.
"Ah? Am I not correct? Then, would it mean that Imperial Physician Gong can cure my Fourth JiuMu and find what type of poison entered her body? But you already said that you are INCAPABLE and INCOMPETENT, not able to find a single clue."
"I----"
"Eh? Is Imperial Physician Gong trying to refute my words? It would only mean that Imperial Physician Gong was only joking a while ago, saying that he could not cure my JiuMu. If so, then Imperial Physician Gong's talent and skills were on par to those godly doctors in the legend! Waaah.. Rong'er could not help but be amazed!"
Imperial Physician Gong could not tell of XuanRong's words were mocking him or if she truly meant what she said. In front of this stupid young lady's words, Imperial Physician Gong could not help but sweat.
If he would say that he was talented, it would only mean that he would be forced to find the poison and cure Chen Zi Tao's fourth daughter in law, but if he would say that he could not cure it and insist on returning to the Palace, it would mean that he was only singing his own praise and was speaking rubbish. Whatever he chose, his reputation would take a huge hit. He was sent in the ChenFu by the order of the Emperor. He did not try to cure the Fourth Chen Furen but based on his findings, even if he wanted to, he could not. He did not want to admit it on himself, but he was not really capable in finding the cure.
"I….."
Imperial Physician Chen closed his eyes. He would rather choose the lesser damage. He would rather admit that he could not cure Fourth Chen Furen than boast that he could but would fail later on.
"I…This Imperial Physician… was incapable of curing Fourth Chen Furen."
XuanRong's eyes smiled but her face showed sadness.
"Ai… Is that so? Then the Chen family will no longer try to force Imperial Physician Gong and insist that you stay. For sure, Imperial Physician Gong would definitely study hard once he returns to the palace. Is This Lady's words correct, Imperial Physician Gong?"
Imperial Gong wanted to strangle XuanRong but he was able to hold himself. He harrumphed, flicked his sleeves and left without saying anything.
"Someone, come. Send Imperial Physician Gong outside the Chen residence. Be fast. He is in a hurry to go back to the palace and relearn medicine."
After Imperial Physician Gong left, the two Chen Furens started weeping. They could not accept the fact that their MeiMei, would die together with her unborn child. Even an Imperial Physician was not able to cure her.
How pitiful!
While the two Chen Furens were crying silently, Che Zi Tao stared at XuanRong. He wanted to know her plan. He believed in his maternal granddaughter.
*cough*
After clearing her throat, XuanRong opened her mouth and spoke.
"Maternal Grandfather, Rong'er requests to speak with the three of you alone."
Chen Zi Tao nodded. He waved his hand. The servants immediately left the fourth branch's residence. When the only ones left were the four of them, XuanRong kneeled.
"Rong'er, what are you doing?"
Chen Zi Tao was shocked. He could not understand his maternal granddaughter.
"Rong'er would like to apologize."
'For trying to change Fourth JiuMu's fate and disrupting the flow of the destiny, harming Fourth JiuMu on the process.'
"This child, why are you apologizing?" Eldest Chen Furen could not help but stand up and walk towards XuanRong, pulling her upward.
XuanRong did not respond. She only smiled. The guilt inside her was eating her heart slowly.
"Rong'er wants to admit something."
"Child, what is it?"
"Rong'er did not only learn qinggong but also the art of medicine…. Rong'er… might have a way to save fourth JiuMu."
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