Thrown out of the house, the wet nurse enters the noble household and becomes a person of high statu

The strange noise coming from the inner room started as a faint "uh-uh" sound, as if something was blocking the throat.

Then the sound grew louder, turning into a continuous stream of short, sharp hiccups, one after another, fast and urgent.

"What's going on?" The Duke suddenly stood up.

Pei Zeyu strode in, followed closely by the others.

On the bed, the old lady's eyes were wide open, her face was bluish-purple, and her chest was heaving violently.

She opened her mouth, trying to breathe, but was interrupted by waves of uncontrollable hiccups.

A hoarse wheezing sound came from his throat; the more he tried to breathe, the more suffocated he felt.

Upon seeing this, Liu Wenying's heart sank. This was post-stroke hiccups caused by brain damage affecting the function of the diaphragm.

In severe cases, it can lead to difficulty breathing or even suffocation.

"Mother!" Duke Yuguo sat on the edge of the bed, reaching out to pat her back, but he didn't know what to do.

Madam Pei panicked as well, "What...what happened?"

Pei Dingxuan sternly ordered, "Quickly go and fetch Imperial Physician Sun."

But distant water can't quench a nearby fire.

Amid the old lady's short, violent hiccups, her face turned from bluish-purple to a terrifying ashen color, her chest heaved weakly, her eyes rolled back, and she looked as if she was about to suffocate.

We can't wait any longer. The Duke's mansion is spacious. If we wait for the imperial physician to arrive, it will be too late.

Liu Wenying stepped forward and said, "The old lady's condition is a complication of her stroke. She needs to be treated as soon as possible. Every minute of delay increases the danger."

Wen Jingshu's eyes lit up. "Wen Ying, you know how to treat her, right? Please save Grandma!"

All eyes in the room instantly focused on Liu Wenying, filled with surprise, doubt, and disdain...

Madam Pei was the first to object, "Her? A wet nurse, what medical skills does she know?"

"Mother, when I suddenly fell ill with a cold at the Daxiangguo Temple, it was Nanny Liu who temporarily relieved it with a folk remedy. Now that the situation is critical, let her try it."

Unexpectedly, the usually silent Fourth Sister spoke up for Liu Wenying.

But Madam Pei still refused, "Nonsense! Your grandmother is of noble birth and cannot be allowed to act recklessly like a servant. If something goes wrong, who will be able to bear the responsibility?!"

I'll take responsibility.

Pei Dingxuan suddenly spoke, "Mother, things can't be delayed any longer. Nanny Liu is usually reliable, and I'm willing to vouch for her. If anything goes wrong, I'll take full responsibility."

Wen Jingshu smiled with emotion; she hadn't expected her husband to support her to this extent.

Liu Wenying never expected that at this crucial moment, it would be the old man who would stand up for her again.

From when Luo Luo developed a fever in the middle of the night and he took her to see a doctor, to when she was shielded by an avalanche, and now to his complete support and trust in front of Madam Pei...

Liu Wenying felt somewhat guilty towards him.

Looking at his mother, who was barely breathing on the bed, the Duke of Yu made a firm decision and slammed his hand on the table, saying, "Bring her here."

When the head of the household speaks, Madam Pei has no choice but to comply, no matter how unwilling she may be.

Having received permission, Liu Wenying had no time to hesitate or feel apprehensive.

She quickly pushed through the crowd gathered around the bed to observe the old lady's condition.

His complexion was ashen, and his pupils were already showing signs of dilation; he couldn't wait any longer.

"Second Master, please help the old lady sit up."

Pei Zeyu, who was closest, did not hesitate and did as instructed.

Liu Wenying went around behind the old lady and recalled the key points of modern first aid training.

Hiccups after a stroke are caused by brain damage leading to diaphragmatic spasms, requiring the disruption of abnormal nerve reflexes.

She raised her hand, gathered strength in her palm, and suddenly slapped the old lady hard on the center of her back!

"Snap—"

The crisp striking sound was particularly jarring.

Madam Pei exclaimed in surprise, "You!"

Before she finished speaking, Liu Wenying had already moved to face the old lady.

She extended her thumbs and precisely pressed the Zanzhu acupoint on the old lady's eyebrows.

This acupoint is mainly used to treat hiccups and headaches. Apply pressure with your thumb, pressing inward and upward with a deep and continuous force.

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

The old lady's body trembled violently.

She began to breathe deeply, the air rushing into her lungs, and a trace of color returned to her ashen face.

Her unfocused pupils refocused, she blinked, and a murky tear slid down her cheek.

Everything returned to calm, and the old lady's breathing gradually became steady.

"It's done."

Liu Wenying released her grip, signaling the Second Master to continue supporting the Old Madam, as sitting up was better for her breathing than lying down.

After a series of emergency rescues, she had expended a lot of energy. Her back was soaked with sweat, but she still managed to stand up straight and shrink into a corner.

The Pei family members stared blankly at the old lady on the bed. She was still weak, but her breathing had become steady and her complexion had improved.

Came alive.

They really came back to life.

Duke Yu let out a long sigh of relief, staggered a step, and was supported by Pei Dingxuan.

"Father."

He waved his hand and looked at Liu Wenying, "You did a great job."

At this moment, Imperial Physician Sun arrived, covered in sweat.

"Quickly, let's examine Mother." In this urgent situation, the Duke of Yu did not want to blame the physician, so he exempted him from bowing.

Imperial Physician Sun stepped forward to take the patient's pulse, and after a moment bowed to report his diagnosis.

"Although the old lady's pulse is weak, it has almost stabilized. It's fortunate that her hiccups stopped so quickly. Who... did it?"

Liu Wenying, standing in the corner, lowered her head and said, "It is this servant."

Imperial Physician Sun stroked his beard and nodded. "Very good, the method you used is just right."

This statement is tantamount to approval.

Madam Pei, who had just strongly objected, felt as if she had been slapped twice and lost face, turning her head away.

Wen Jingshu noticed something amiss and stepped forward at the opportune moment, speaking softly and slowly: "Now that Grandmother is safe and sound, Wenying, take Ye'er downstairs."

Liu Wenying understood, took the child from Zizhu's arms, and was about to leave the main house.

The curtain fell, shutting out the somber atmosphere of the inner room, and the turmoil began again.

Pei Zeyu settled the old lady in, glanced at Imperial Physician Sun, and said coldly, "Father, Mother, your son has something to say."

The Duke and his wife gestured for him to speak.

"My grandmother has been seriously ill since then. Imperial Physician Sun has been treating her for half a month on imperial orders. In these half a month, my grandmother's condition has not improved, but has repeatedly become dangerous."

Physician Sun trembled and tried to explain, but Pei Zeyu's sharp gaze pinned him to the spot.

"First there was the moxibustion burn, and today he suddenly started hiccuping. I dare not speculate on the imperial physician's intentions, but the facts are right in front of me."

"Grandmother is getting old and cannot withstand further setbacks. I implore Father and Mother to change the imperial physician."

The thick felt curtain that blocked the wind couldn't stop conversations inside.

Liu Wenying stood by the door, holding her young master, and did not leave immediately.

She heard it clearly; Pei Zeyu's words were sharp yet sincere.

Second Uncle's affection for his grandmother was truly profound.

Just then, the voice of Imperial Physician Sun came from inside the room, apologizing: "Your Excellency, Madam, I am ashamed. The facts stated by the Second Master were due to my oversight! Please punish me, Your Excellency!"

Then came the voice of the Duke of Yu, clearly offering him a way out.

"Imperial Physician Sun, you flatter me. You came by imperial decree and have been working tirelessly day and night. It's inevitable that you would be tired and negligent at times. When His Majesty is unwell, it is you who bring him back to health with your skillful hands. How could you possibly make any serious mistakes in your profession?"

After all, Imperial Physician Sun was appointed by His Majesty on the Crown Prince's behalf. If we were to conclude that his professional skills were flawed, it would seem as if we were questioning the judgment of the Crown Prince and His Majesty.

"Jingshu, go and arrange for Mingxi Hall to double the number of servants to take turns watching over Mother and serving her every step of the way, so as to prevent any further accidents."

"Yes, Father," Wen Jingshu replied.

When Pei Zeyu saw his father suddenly change his attitude and defend Physician Sun, he frowned deeply and wanted to argue a few more words, but was interrupted by Duke Yu.

"Alright, there's no point in saying more. Mother has just escaped danger and needs to rest. Everyone, go back."

Liu Wenying retreated to the corridor, and the masters came out of the house one by one.

She didn't dare to look up, but out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of a dark blue robe lingering in front of her for a moment.

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