"What did you say?!"
Feng Yinwan's expression changed, and she immediately strode in.
The deceased was a critical patient. By the time she entered, the person had already slumped their head, devoid of breath.
Jiang Rumuo followed behind hesitantly, a fine mist of sweat already forming on his forehead.
"What happened? They were fine just now, how did they suddenly lose their breath?"
Jiang Rumuo pursed his lips. "This minister deserves death. I was trying to treat the patient with acupuncture, but as soon as I inserted the needle, the patient suddenly lost their breath..."
The incident was sudden. The silver needle was still in the patient. Feng Yinwan glanced at it, her brows subtly knitting.
This acupuncture point was for clearing heat and regulating qi, but it also induced vomiting.
Her beautiful eyes darkened. She directly reached out and pulled the silver needle. The movement was so fast that Jiang Rumuo was startled but had no time to stop her.
"Wangfei, no!"
By the time the words left his mouth, the silver needle had already been removed by Feng Yinwan. Jiang Rumuo's body trembled, and his heart tightened instantly.
In medicine, there was a death called false death, which could very likely be temporary respiratory arrest and syncope caused by difficulty breathing.
Therefore, even if the patient had lost their breath, the silver needle inserted in the acupuncture point absolutely could not be moved without authorization. Feng Yinwan, with her excellent medical skills, would surely know this!
"This..."
After a moment of astonishment, he was about to step back when a weak groan suddenly came from in front of him.
The sound was extremely clear within the tent. Jiang Rumuo's body trembled violently. Before he could look up, the patient who had been lifeless moments ago suddenly shuddered and began to vomit violently.
There was hope.
"Wangfei, this...!"
He looked at Feng Yinwan in great alarm. The person beside him had already taken the silver needle into her hand. With a flick of her slender fingers, several silver needles were swiftly inserted into the acupuncture points in front of the patient.
Even though he had seen it a few times, Jiang Rumuo was still somewhat stunned by her technique.
"Gag—"
A pool of vomit was expelled. The person's face turned red, and they immediately regained their breath.
"That's wonderful, the patient's breathing has recovered!"
Feng Yinwan stood up, tucked the silver needle at her waist, and directly took out a pill from her sleeve to feed the patient.
"Alright, please handle the cleanup here, Imperial Physician Jiang. This Wangfei will go back to revise the prescription first."
Jiang Rumuo was still somewhat stunned and reflexively agreed repeatedly. Seeing her turn to leave, he immediately stepped forward to block her.
"Wangfei, wait..."
"Is there anything else?"
After a slight hesitation, he still asked, "Wangfei, why did you know the patient still had a breath?"
Feng Yinwan had not been in the tent earlier, so he had not seen her when he inserted the needle. How... could she have concluded that the patient had only temporarily stopped breathing?
Unexpectedly, Feng Yinwan merely shook her head.
"This Wangfei did not know. However, the acupuncture point you inserted, besides clearing heat and regulating qi, also induces vomiting."
"The patient was already critically ill and extremely weak. Even if there were vomitable matter in their stomach, it would be difficult to expel. Therefore, I deduced that temporary cessation of breathing might have been caused by the blockage of vomitable matter, so I pulled out the silver needle."
"So that's how it was."
Jiang Rumuo nodded, a look of regret flashing across his face. "How could this minister not have thought of it? I almost caused the patient to suffocate..."
As a physician, he would never allow himself to make such a mistake.
Everyone always secretly compared her with Jiang Rumuo, but she was a transmigrator and already had an advantage. Jiang Rumuo's medical skills were actually not bad.
Feng Yinwan pursed her lips and said softly, "Imperial Physician Jiang, you are not ignorant of the method of treatment. In the face of human life, all rules can be broken. Sometimes, adhering rigidly to tradition can delay treatment."
Jiang Rumuo pondered for a moment and nodded. "This minister has learned a valuable lesson."
Feng Yinwan glanced at him and still offered comfort.
"Imperial Physician Jiang, you don't need to blame yourself too much. Your needle might have had a miraculous effect."
Acupuncture had some use, but treating the illness was still urgent. Feng Yinwan spent the entire afternoon confined to the tent, preparing medicine. It was only when the lights outside were lit that she realized it had gotten dark.
Yuping brought in a candle, and seeing her still hunched over the desk, not having changed her posture, she approached with concern.
"Miss, it's time for dinner. Would you like to eat something first?"
Feng Yinwan waved her hand, not even lifting her head. "No, I don't have much appetite."
These words made Yuping's small face droop even more.
Pursing her lips, she stepped forward to light the candle and said, "I just ran into Guard Qi. He said there were a few more light cases in the military camp. The Prince is with the military doctors carefully investigating and might not be back tonight."
Feng Yinwan was slightly taken aback and then nodded.
"I know."
Seeing her so focused, Yuping truly couldn't bear to disturb her. After offering hot tea, she quietly withdrew.
As she exited, she bumped into Qin Rulian, who was bringing in tonics. Yuping's brows furrowed subtly, and she spoke with a lack of warmth.
"Why have you come, Miss Qin?"
Originally intending to pass her and go straight in, Qin Rulian had to stop when called.
"It's Yuping. I heard Wangfei hasn't eaten yet, so I brought some tonics."
"Wangfei is inside, right? I'll take it to her."
She said this and was about to enter the tent, but before she could, Yuping stopped her again.
"Wangfei is worried about the malaria, and is currently troubled by the prescription. Miss Qin should not go in and disturb her."
Her lady was so tired and couldn't even eat, she couldn't let anyone disturb her further!
Unexpectedly, she dared to block her way. Qin Rulian's eyes flashed subtly, and she spoke again.
"I'm also worried about Wangfei's health. Treating illnesses is very taxing, and Wangfei isn't eating or drinking. How can that be?"
She smiled slightly and added softly, "Moreover, it is the Empress and Consort Rong's wish that Wangfei eat more tonics. How can I not do my best?"
The Empress's wish?
It was the Emperor's wish that her lady was treating malaria!
Yuping firmly blocked the door, not giving way an inch. "Miss just ordered that no one is allowed to enter and disturb her. Miss Qin, please go back."
"You!"
This is outrageous!
Even this lowly maidservant dares to act all-powerful and speak to her like this!
Qin Rulian's fingers tightened on the rim of the bowl. Just as she was about to lash out, a commotion arose from the other side.
"Miss Feng Er, please cooperate and retreat immediately!"
The imperial physicians were busy treating patients today, and the light cases were indeed much relaxed. Relying on the fact that Feng Yinwan couldn't spare time for her, Feng Yiyi intended to sneak out. However, as soon as she stepped out, she was caught by the guards and immediately stopped.
The guards pointed their swords at her, showing no mercy. Seeing this, Feng Yiyi bit her lip and had no choice but to give up.
This scene, when seen by Qin Rulian, was like a stone stirring up a thousand ripples.
That illegitimate daughter of the Feng family is actually here!
Her eyes flashed subtly, and a thought immediately crossed her mind. Yuping came back to her senses and was about to drive her away again, but unexpectedly, Qin Rulian turned around first.
"Since that is the case, Rulian will not disturb you then."
She said this and then retreated gracefully with the bowl of tonics. Yuping was stunned and her brow furrowed in suspicion.
"What is she up to?"