Carefully excising the scar tissue, Feng Jin was already sweating profusely from the mere removal of the scar.
After excision, she proceeded with the suturing, which was the most crucial step.
Throughout this process, Feng Jin dared not blink, her hands remarkably steady, not daring to be the slightest bit careless, each stitch placed after deep consideration.
The more than ten stitches felt incredibly long to Feng Jin.
Completing the final stitch, Feng Jin finally let out a slow breath of relief. Her eyes, strained from prolonged use, felt dry and uncomfortable, and as she blinked, tears flowed uncontrollably.
Without bothering to wipe away her tears, Feng Jin immediately continued with disinfection, sprinkling on medication to promote wound healing, and then bandaging her face with gauze.
After completing everything, Feng Jin slowly got up. Her limbs, having been held in the same position for an extended period, had restricted blood circulation. With a sudden movement, her limbs instantly went numb.
Feng Jin quickly reached for a chair nearby and sat down to rest for a moment.
Perhaps it was due to exhaustion, but Feng Jin slumped onto the table and fell into a deep sleep.
When she awoke, the sun was high in the sky, and she found herself in her own room.
"Young Madam, you are awake. The small kitchen made some porridge; I've kept it warm on the stove. I'll go and get it for you."
Cai Qing had been guarding the room and, upon seeing Feng Jin awake, quickly got up to leave.
"No need, I have no appetite right now."
After the arduous work, she had absolutely no appetite, only wanting to sleep before thinking about anything else.
"Right, how did I get here? Wasn't I in Yun Niang's room?" Feng Jin was puzzled as to how she had changed places after a night's sleep.
Could it be that she had a sleepwalking problem that she was unaware of?
She still didn't know Yun Niang's current condition.
Feng Jin lifted the quilt and was about to get out of bed. She had to check on Yun Niang. The forty-eight hours after surgery were the most critical period; she had to stay by Yun Niang's side, preventing postoperative infection.
"Young Madam, the Young General instructed that you are not to go out." Cai Qing quickly stepped forward to stop Feng Jin. When the Young General carried the Young Madam back, he had specifically instructed that no one was to disturb the Young Madam's rest or allow her to go out.
"I just want to check on Yun Niang's condition. If everything is fine, I'll be right back."
Only when Feng Jin said this did Cai Qing hesitantly step aside.
Why was this girl now listening to Ling Mo Han so obediently? This was like finding herself a little spy.
When Feng Jin arrived at Yun Niang's room, Ling Wan was already there keeping watch, and Yun Niang had not yet woken up.
"Eldest Sister-in-law, why have you come? Didn't Brother tell you to stay in your room?" Ling Wan had personally seen Ling Mo Han take Feng Jin away and had also instructed everyone in the mansion not to disturb Feng Jin.
She knew that given Feng Jin's temperament, she would definitely be worried about Yun Niang's condition, so she had voluntarily stayed to look after Yun Niang.
"I'm perfectly fine. Lying in the room the whole time, even with fully functional limbs, they'd eventually atrophy."
Feng Jin knew this was Ling Mo Han's doing. She stepped forward to examine Yun Niang's condition.
Her temperature was normal. The anesthetic had not yet worn off; once it did, she would still need to take some anti-inflammatory medication.
"Eldest Sister-in-law, you've had a tiring day. Please go back and rest. I'll stay here and watch Yun Niang. If anything happens, I'll report it to you immediately."
Ling Wan was also worried about Feng Jin's health. She hadn't had a proper rest for the past two days, taking care of Yun Niang. If anything were to go wrong, she wouldn't be able to bear Ling Mo Han's wrath.
"I'm fine. I know my own body best. You don't need to be afraid of Ling Mo Han. If he deliberately causes trouble, I'll deal with him."
She had previously managed a day-and-night major surgery and come through it; what was this in comparison?
However, she did notice that the original owner's body was very frail. With any slight strenuous activity or excessive concentration on one task, she would feel extremely fatigued.
Was it simply that the original owner's body was too weak, or were there other reasons? She hadn't fully investigated.
"Then... Eldest Sister-in-law, please eat something first. I'll have Cai Qing bring it to you."
Ling Wan was in a dilemma. She couldn't afford to offend either of them and could only go along with Feng Jin's wishes for now.
She had come to understand that no matter how powerful her brother was, in the end, he had to listen to his eldest sister-in-law. With the eldest sister-in-law backing her, what did she have to fear?
It was only after two or three hours that Yun Niang finally woke up.
The moment she awoke, Yun Niang felt the intense pain on her cheek. Worry spread throughout her heart. Yun Niang was about to reach out and touch the painful area when a voice stopped her.
"Don't move. I just removed your scar tissue. You absolutely must not touch it." Feng Jin quickly stopped Yun Niang's movement.
"Madam, can you let me see a mirror? I want to see what I look like now."
Yun Niang was very concerned about her face, but there wasn't even a mirror in the room.
"Your face is currently wrapped in bandages. I removed your scars and re-stitched it for you. After it heals, I'll apply scar-removal medicine. I guarantee your skin will be like that of a normal person, and not a single scar will be visible."
"I had the mirror put away so as not to interfere with your treatment. Before your appearance is restored, you will go through a period of ugliness, possibly more frightening than your previous appearance. I was worried you would be scared, that you would have psychological fear."
Feng Jin had no intention of hiding the truth from Yun Niang and directly told her the facts.
"I'm not afraid... I lived my life under others' mockery every day. I'm not afraid of being uglier. Madam, please bring the mirror out. I want to witness my own transformation from ugliness to beauty with my own eyes. I won't resist the treatment. As long as there is hope of becoming beautiful, I can endure any hardship."
Yun Niang had experienced countless pains, being mocked and disliked, having rotten vegetables thrown at her, and people calling her an ugly monster.
These scenes played out in her mind like a movie, stimulating her nerves.
"Alright, whatever you wish."
Feng Jin had someone bring the mirror back and also placed rouge, powder, and hairpins beside it.
Yun Niang tremblingly looked at herself in the mirror. Half of her face was wrapped in white cloth, concealing the ugly scar, while the other half was clean, fair, and beautiful.
Who would have thought that one face could hold two such contrasting appearances?
"Don't think too much about it. Soon, your face will be very beautiful."
Feng Jin patted Yun Niang's shoulder and comforted her in a deep voice, then picked up a hairpin and placed it in her hair. "See how lovely it is?"
Yun Niang touched the hairpin in her hair. This was the first time she had ever worn a hairpin. This hairpin was truly beautiful.
"Don't dwell on it. Rest well, and remember to take your medicine later."