Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 546 - 549: Demise (4)

Xing lay on the rose bed, with Min and Sheng sitting on either side, their little faces pale with fright, sobbing quietly... The wet nurse wiped her tears and kept calling Xing’s name.

The room fell silent, like death, save for the low sobs of the wet nurse and Min and Sheng.

Xing’s face was flushed, his chest heaving as if he had difficulty breathing; his small body was curled up, tears still clinging to his cheeks, and a bruise on his brow likely from a fall.

Vomit was splattered on the ground.

"Xing!" The Grand Dowager exclaimed as she rushed over, almost collapsing onto the bed, tears streaming down her face.

Xiqiu looked on, heart aching, unable to utter a word.

Fourth Master Xiao ushered the Imperial Physician in, who immediately advanced to feel the pulse. His face changed, and he ordered, "Bring realgar!"

Realgar again? Could it be the same condition as Old Madam Lou?

The Grand Dowager’s face suddenly turned icy. With anger in her voice, she asked, "Is it poisoning again?"

The Imperial Physician bared Xing’s arm, inserting a needle into his wrist and another into his chest, and replied, "Yes! It’s the same illness as Old Madam Lou. Both are poisoned."

The Grand Dowager clenched her fists tightly, casting a cold glance at Xiqiu, almost gritting her teeth as she asked the Imperial Physician, "Is Xing going to be alright?" But the Physician looked solemn and responded, "I dare not be certain. We must wait until the poison is neutralized."

This means it’s even more serious than Old Madam Lou’s case.

At this moment, Xing’s health was paramount, and everyone fell silent. Xiqiu withdrew her gaze from Xing, and Min, seeing Xiqiu, seemed to relax, his nerves unwinding as he cried out, "Mother!"

Xiqiu, filled with pity, went over to hug Min, patting his back. "Min, don’t be afraid. Don’t be afraid. Mother is here!" Sheng also rushed into the Grand Dowager’s arms, and she held him tight, her tears falling like rain.

Xiqiu feared the two children would disturb the Imperial Physician and, worried they might be frightened, turned to instruct Dongling and Sheng’s wet nurse, "Take Min and Sheng back to their room and see that they rest early."

Reluctantly, Min looked at Xiqiu, his face full of worry for Xing. "Mother, Xing will be alright, won’t he?" Xiqiu stroked his head, comforting him, "He’ll be fine. Go to sleep, and Xing will be alright by morning."

Min, having no doubts, was carried out by the wet nurse!

Nanny Cen steeped realgar and brought it in, and the Imperial Physician administered it to Xing just as he had done for Old Madam Lou, pouring it into his mouth through a funnel.

After a few doses, Xing leaned over the bed and vomited violently, yet remained unresponsive, floppy as a puppet.

The Grand Dowager anxiously called out, "Xing, Xing!"

But Xing showed no response.

Xiao Yanyi asked the Imperial Physician, "How is he?" His own face was tense.

The Imperial Physician didn’t speak at first, deftly changing several acupuncture points and administering shallow needle pricks, sweat dripping from his brow. "The young master’s body is particularly weak due to premature birth, with congenital heart and lung deficiencies. Therefore, even though the toxin is mild, it has triggered other complications within his body. We can only wait and see the reaction tonight... It’s still too early to say." With that, he stood up and quickly wrote a prescription to hand to Xiao Yanyi, "Please, Marquis, send someone to fetch the medicine and prepare it immediately!"

Xiao Yanyi said nothing, took the prescription, and went out to instruct someone to fetch the medicine.

The First Madam arrived in a rush, coming to the bedside to see Xing, her eyes reddened as she supported the Grand Dowager. The Grand Dowager patted her hand, saying, "You’re here!"

"I was startled. I thought to check on Old Madam Lou, but then heard about Xing!" She looked to the Imperial Physician and asked, "They say it’s poisoning. How could that be?"

The Imperial Physician glanced at Fourth Master Xiao, and seeing no objection, he explained, "It’s a herb called Lilu, toxic in its entirety with the root being most poisonous. Accidental ingestion leads to symptoms like chest tightness, shortness of breath, facial flushing, and vomiting, and in severe cases, could be fatal. However, judging by Old Madam Lou and the young master’s symptoms, the toxin level is minimal. In normal cases, it wouldn’t be lethal, but due to their frailty—with Old Madam Lou’s myocardial condition and the young master’s congenital insufficiency of heart and lung chi—they react more severely!"

Today’s meals were overseen by Xiqiu, and the First Madam glanced sidelong at Xiqiu, asking further, "Do we know where the toxin came from? It’s not as if someone could get poisoned without cause!"

The Imperial Physician wasn’t certain, his gaze falling on the vomit Xing had expelled. After a pause, he stated, "Judging from what both the young master and Old Madam Lou vomited, they only ingested one similar item." He looked at Xiqiu and asked, "Fourth Madam, was there a medicinal dish served at the table today?"

Xiqiu’s expression remained calm. She nodded and replied, "Yes!" Pausing, she added, "Is there an issue with the medicinal dish? Do you need to examine it?"

Proactively asking the Imperial Physician to test it.

The Imperial Physician nodded, agreeing, "If there’s any left for me to examine, that would be best." Xiqiu nodded and instructed Nanny Cen, "Bring up the medicinal dish that was prepared this evening for the Imperial Physician’s examination."

Nanny Cen had turned pale with disbelief. She herself handled the medicinal dish, having prepared it many times. How could it have caused poisoning!

Nevertheless, with questions in her heart, she went to the kitchen.

The First Madam looked at Xiqiu and gave her a slight, encouraging nod.

Xiqiu’s eyes were unfazed, her gaze locked on the pale Xing on the bed, whose face, after vomiting, had gone as pale as paper, his eyelids fluttering like a butterfly’s wings, casting shadows on his face. His small brows tightly knit, breathing barely perceptible... she could almost feel its sporadic interruptions.

From his lips came faint murmurs, "Mother... Mother..."

The Grand Dowager, filled with sorrow, held tight to Xing’s little hand, tears flowing as she looked upon him. The First Madam comforted the Grand Dowager as Xiao Yanyi returned from outside, saying to the Grand Dowager, "Mother, it’s late. You should rest in Fourth Sister-in-law’s room. We’ve got this covered!"

The Grand Dowager, worn and exhausted, waved her hand, her voice hoarse, "With Xing like this, how can I rest?"

The First Madam sighed deeply on the side.

Nanny Cen came in carrying a sweet white porcelain bowl, "This is what was sent to the young masters tonight, from the same pot as was sent to the table." She glanced at Xiqiu, who nodded and signaled to the Imperial Physician, "Let the Imperial Physician inspect it."

"Yes!" Nanny Cen agreed, taking it to the table for the Imperial Physician to examine.

The Imperial Physician took the silver spoon from inside, lifting some to sniff delicately, and then dipped a finger to taste...

Everyone held their breath, waiting for the Imperial Physician’s reaction.

"Indeed!" He declared with certainty, "The Lilu in Old Madam Lou and the young master’s bodies undoubtedly comes from this medicinal dish."