Feng Jinrui hesitated for a moment, then finally left in silence.
With his fourth brother here, it wasn't his place to comfort Xiao Yao.
Xiao Yao was indeed a demoness; he knew this now, but he didn't know what Xiao Yao herself thought.
Therefore, he dared not expose it.
He also dared not call out the word "demoness."
Everything should be left to his fourth brother.
"What did he say to you?" Feng Yexuan asked, pulling the girl with vacant eyes towards him.
"Did he tell you the truth about the matter?"
"What... truth?" Chu Qianli looked up, meeting his habitually cold gaze.
"You are Chu Qianli, my wife. He lied to you, that's the truth."
Chu Qianli shook her head, her voice hoarse, "I don't know..."
"Then you know now, hmm?" His gaze was so unfamiliar.
The truth, it seemed, was of no use. She still couldn't remember anything.
Chu Qianli suddenly clutched his collar, her eyes gradually becoming unfocused.
"Li'er..."
"I am Xiao Yao." Her voice was very hoarse, and her small body began to sway.
"What's happening?" Feng Yexuan narrowed his eyes. Her complexion was very wrong.
"I am... Xiao Yao."
Chu Qianli's vision suddenly went black, her legs gave way, and she fainted.
Feng Yexuan scooped her up and strode towards the sleeping quarters, "Call Liujin!"
...
"Your Highness, I... I can't tell what illness this is."
Liujin had studied medicine for many years but had never encountered such a strange situation.
Either the illness was too severe or the injury too grave for him to treat, or it was a complex ailment beyond his capabilities.
Even if he knew his medical skills were insufficient, he could at least identify that the patient was indeed ill.
But Chu Qianli, lying on the bed, looked as if she were merely asleep.
Yet, this sleep had lasted for three days and three nights!
How could a person sleep for such a long time?
Even if one could abstain from food and drink, they couldn't neglect basic physiological needs.
Refusing to face reality and feigning sleep were impossible scenarios.
Chu Qianli had genuinely fainted.
But why was there no sign of illness?
Feng Yexuan stared at Liujin, his gaze chillingly terrifying.
Liujin had known him for many years. Although accustomed to his temper, he was still startled by his look.
But he was truly helpless now.
"Your Highness, I truly have no way. Blame my lack of skill. Even if you kill me, I can't do anything."
"I don't want to hear nonsense!" Feng Yexuan clenched his palm.
The teapot nearby shattered with a crack.
Yu Xing and Leng Ji behind him were so scared they dared not breathe.
Even Feng Jinrui was unnerved by his cold demeanor.
Liujin's voice softened, "I will try my best. Please don't kill me yet. Give me some more time, and I'll go through ancient medical texts again to research. Perhaps... I might find a clue."
"Get out!" It had been three days and three nights, and even Liujin had no clue!
Was he to watch his woman sleep forever?
How could this be!
Liujin scrambled away, rushing back to consult his books.
However, he had already flipped through most of his ancient medical texts and should have missed nothing.
This kind of illness was only vaguely mentioned in one book, hypersomnia.
But hypersomnia didn't manifest as such a prolonged, unawakened sleep.
Liujin left. Leng Ji and Yu Xing exchanged glances, unsure of what to do.
Leng Ji whispered, "The Fifth Prince has been gone for many days searching for Master Wuchenzi. Perhaps... perhaps they will find him soon. Master Wuchenzi's medical skills are profound; he will surely find a solution."
Feng Yexuan remained silent.
No one dared to speak too much.
Even if Master Wuchenzi were found, the round trip would take an unknown amount of time.
Chu Qianli had been unconscious for three days and three nights. How much longer could she hold on? No one knew.
No one dared to voice this thought.
It was Feng Jinrui, usually straightforward, who spoke his mind directly, "Fourth brother, Xiao Yao started acting strangely after leaving the stone chamber. Perhaps... perhaps letting Ye Qingying examine her might bring a turn of events?"