"Have a maid fetch a basin of cool water and a bottle of wine."
The child was too young, and taking medicine would affect his development, so they could only rely on physical cooling methods.
Feng Jin wet the towel with cool water and wiped the child's burning body.
"This water is so cold, rubbing the child's body directly with it, won't it freeze him?"
This was Liang Chen's first time seeing someone use cold water to wipe a child with a high fever instead of covering them with blankets to induce sweat.
Although he trusted Feng Jin's medical skills, he couldn't help but worry.
As soon as he spoke, Liang Chen received a glare from Chu Ninger.
"Stop talking nonsense. Following the doctors' advice and covering him with thick clothes to make him sweat hasn't shown any improvement for Cheng'er. You're not needed here. Go do whatever you need to do, and don't cause trouble."
Liang Chen was rendered speechless by her retort and could only leave sheepishly.
Feng Jin continued wiping with the towel. After an hour of continuous cold compresses, the child's condition finally showed some improvement, and his burning temperature subsided.
"Sister, I've asked the kitchen to prepare some light fare. Eat something and rest for a while. I'll have a maid watch over Cheng'er."
"I'm fine. I'll watch for a while longer."
With his temperature just starting to drop, Feng Jin couldn't help but worry and felt uneasy.
Chu Ninger pulled over a chair, sat by the bed, and gently stroked the child, a smile on her lips.
"I was truly terrified when his fever wouldn't break earlier. I was both worried and blamed myself, all because I didn't take good care of him."
If she had been more careful, such a thing wouldn't have happened.
"It's normal for children to have minor illnesses. You don't need to worry so much."
Feng Jin comforted her. This little fellow was the most difficult to care for. Too cold or too hot wouldn't do. Even with the utmost care, it was inevitable for him to fall ill occasionally; it couldn't be avoided.
Chu Ninger held Feng Jin's hand and said gratefully, "Sister, I really owe you this time. If you hadn't come, I wouldn't have known what to do."
Feng Jin had saved their lives, mother and son. She was truly their benefactor.
"I am a physician. It is my duty to treat the sick and save lives. There's no need for thanks."
After a pause, Chu Ninger spoke, "Sister, I truly feel that you are a benefactor to my son and me. If it weren't for you, my son and I might have lost our lives long ago. How about it, Sister, would you let Cheng'er recognize you as his godmother?"
Feng Jin was slightly taken aback. She had lived for over twenty years, and this was the first time someone had asked her to be a child's godmother. She was momentarily flustered and didn't know how to respond.
"Sister, are you unwilling?" Chu Ninger saw Feng Jin's stunned expression and thought she was reluctant.
"No..." Feng Jin quickly denied, then explained, "I'm just a bit surprised because no one has ever asked me to be a child's godmother before. I'm honored by your kindness, Princess. Cheng'er is so adorable, how could I possibly refuse?"
"That's wonderful! I'm glad you're willing, Sister."
Feng Jin took out a jade pendant from her怀中. "This Peace Amulet is said to have been blessed by a high monk. I'll give it to Cheng'er as a meeting gift. May it protect him throughout his life, keeping him safe and free from illness and pain."
Feng Jin placed the Peace Amulet beside the child.
"Sister, your gift is truly wonderful. After having this child, I finally understand the hardships of being a parent. As long as he can grow up safely, I will be content."
Chu Ninger looked at the child lying on the bed, her eyes filled with tender affection.
"He surely will."
Feng Jin looked at the child with a smile.
The next morning, the child's fever had completely subsided. He opened his round eyes and smiled at Chu Ninger and Feng Jin, his mouth curling into a grin.
Feng Jin reached out and touched the child's forehead. "The fever is gone."
Chu Ninger was instantly relieved. It was good that the fever was gone, so good.
"Ah-yi... Ah-yi..." The child on the bed drooped his small face and bounced around, waving his limbs.
"He must be hungry. Ninger, quickly feed him."
Feng Jin stood up and stretched, yawning. She had been up all night, and her neck was so stiff she could barely lift it.
"Sister, should Cheng'er still take some medicine..." Although the fever had broken, Chu Ninger still felt a little uneasy.
"No need for medicine. The child is young. For minor illnesses like fevers, it's best to avoid medication if possible to build the child's resistance."
Medicine has three parts poison. Taking too much medicine can lead to drug resistance, which is harmful to the body itself. Moreover, the child is too young and his constitution is too weak, so it's natural to take as little medicine as possible.
"If he has a fever again, have a maid come find me. Don't give him any medicine on your own."
"I've noted it all down, Sister."
Feng Jin played with the child for a while and then said, "Take good care of yourself and the child. I'll be returning to my residence now."
"Sister, I'll have a carriage escort you."
Just as Feng Jin placed her hand on the armrest, the door was pushed open from the outside. Liang Chen stood at the door with a look of anxiety.
"Young General Ling is waiting for you outside."
Ling Mohan... Why was he here? Come to pick her up specifically?
"I'll be right there."
Feng Jin hurried outside and saw Ling's carriage parked steadily at the entrance.
Lu Shi, standing outside the carriage, quickly stepped forward. "Young Madam, you were out all night. The Young General was worried sick."
Even they were affected. Because they hadn't reported promptly, their monthly allowances had been deducted.
Feng Jin knew without asking that Lu Shi and the others must have been reprimanded by Ling Mohan.
"How did he punish you?"
"Reporting to the Young Madam, we've all been fined half a year's allowance," Lu Shi replied truthfully.
"He fined your allowances, I'll secretly make it up to you."
After all, this matter originated because of her. Lu Shi and the others were victims. They couldn't possibly be scolded and then lose money. She had to pay this money.
"Thank you, Young Madam."
Lu Shi's tone was slightly emotional. Fortunately, the Young Madam protected them; otherwise, life would be unbearable.
Feng Jin got into the carriage and felt a low-pressure atmosphere around her. She deliberately avoided looking at Ling Mohan's ashen face and sat to the side.
She hadn't done anything wrong. Healing and saving lives were not wrong deeds, so she didn't need to endure Ling Mohan's anger.
Who was he putting on that gloomy face for...
Feng Jin was also stubborn. If Ling Mohan didn't speak to her first, she wouldn't expect herself to back down.
In the end, it was Ling Mohan who yielded. He cleared his throat and spoke first, "Staying out all night and not even sending a message."
"Human lives are paramount. I had no time to attend to other matters. I ask for the Young General's understanding."
"Other people's lives are important, but do you know how I felt when I returned from the military camp and learned you were out all night?"
Ling Mohan was still lingering with fear. Feng Yuanping would not give up. If he encountered Feng Jin alone, he would never let her go easily.