Chapter 188 - Chapter 188: Treating The Rotten Flesh
Chapter 188: Treating The Rotten Flesh
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Elder Brother, Han Feng, both of you hold down Xiao Nanye’s shoulders. Remember, he mustn’t move.”
“Lin Xingchen, you hold his legs.”
Upon hearing Jiang Peihuan’s instructions, the three immediately stepped forward.
Jiang Peihuan sanitized her hands with white wine, then turned to Ye Xiao and said, “Prepare the hemostatic medicine. As soon as 1 remove the arrow, apply the medicine powder.”
“Yes, Eldest Miss.”
Following Jiang Peihuan’s instruction, Ye Xiao readied several white gauzes, sprinkling the medicine powder on them and holding a bottle of hemostatic medicine in her other hand.
After ensuring everything was prepared, Jiang Peihuan turned to the man on the bed, whispering, “Xiao Nanye, I am about to remove the arrow. It has barbs, so expect excruciating pain when I extract it. The wound is close to the heart, so you must stay still.”
“I understand.”
Upon hearing his response, Jiang Peihuan took a firm grip on the arrow’s shaft.
The moment she touched it, Xiao Nanye’s muscles tensed.
In an instant, Jiang Peihuan applied force and yanked it out.
The barbed arrowhead took a chunk of flesh with it.
Xiao Nanye instinctively tried to move, but Jiang Changbai and Han Feng firmly held him in place.
Observing the scene, Ye Xiao promptly doused the entire wound with the hemostatic medicine and then pressed the gauze against it.
Warm blood stained the gauze. Seeing this, Ye Xiao’s expression changed, “Eldest Miss, the bleeding isn’t stopping.”
Hearing Ye Xiao’s words, Jiang Peihuan quickly took out silver needles.
Dozens of silver needles were deftly inserted into Xiao Nanye’s chest, and shortly after, the bleeding stopped.
Throughout the ordeal, Xiao Nanye remained largely silent, looking as if he had been dragged from water.
“Xiao Nanye, 1 will now use silver needles to cure your poison. The procedure will be painful, but it’s necessary. If you can’t bear it, let me know.”
The man didn’t utter a word but gave a slight nod in acknowledgment.
“Han Feng, help your master to a sitting position.”
Upon Jiang Peihuan’s command, Han Feng gently assisted Xiao Nanye into a seated posture.
Jiang Peihuan moved behind Xiao Nanye, removed his upper attire, and began to place needles into his back.
Her actions were efficient, and soon Xiao Nanye’s back was filled with needles. Despite the intense pain, Xiao Nanye bore it silently, only clenching his teeth.
After some time, dark blood started oozing from the needle entry points.
A groan escaped from Xiao Nanye’s lips.
Sweat streamed down his forehead.
Jiang Peihuan took a cloth and carefully wiped the sweat from his face.
An hour passed, and the blood that emerged from the needle sites had turned a brighter shade of red.
Jiang Peihuan exhaled in relief before removing the needles.
Witnessing the procedure, Han Feng inquired, “Eldest Miss, has the master’s poison been fully neutralized?”
“Yes, only a negligible amount remains. He just needs rest and proper care now.”
“That’s a relief.”
Upon hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, Han Feng’s eyes were filled with excitement, and he looked at Jiang Peihuan with deep gratitude.
Jiang Peihuan didn’t look back at him but turned to Xiao Nanye who was on the bed. “The rotten flesh on your wound needs to be removed. Can you endure it? If not, we can do it tomorrow.”
“It’s fine. Do it.”
Xiao Nanye’s voice was a little hoarse.
Looking at the rotten flesh near his chest, Jiang Peihuan nodded.
She then instructed Ye Xiao, “Prepare the dagger and ensure it’s sterilized.”
“Understood.”
A moment later, Jian Peihuan took the dagger from Ye Xiao’s hand.
A moment later, Jiang Peihuan took the sterilized dagger from Ye Xiao’s hand. Without any hesitation, she skillfully removed the rotten flesh from Xiao Nanye’s chest, knowing that the longer she took, the more pain he would experience.
Beads of sweat rolled down Xiao Nanye’s forehead, and Jiang Peihuan was also sweating slightly. As she continued her operation, she observed Xiao Nanye’s expression closely.
After removing all the rotten flesh, Jiang Peihuan took some white liquor and poured it on the wound. Xiao Nanye gripped the bedding tightly, the veins on his hand popping.
Those present observed with a mixture of respect and admiration.
“Bring me the medicine.”
Upon hearing Jiang Peihuan’s command, Ye Xiao quickly handed her the medicine. She carefully applied it to the wound and then wrapped it with gauze.
“In the days ahead, ensure the wound remains dry and avoid any rigorous activity.”
She then offered, “Here’s a pill to aid your recovery.”
After assisting Xiao Nanye with his bandage, Jiang Peihuan placed a pill into his mouth. Without inquiring about its composition, he complied.
As soon as he took the medicine, Xiao Nanye fell asleep.
Seeing this, Han Feng, filled with concern, asked, “Eldest Miss Jiang, is my master alright?”
“Don’t worry. He just needs some good rest.”
As she spoke, Jiang Peihuan tried to stand but wavered a little. Jiang Changbai quickly steadied her, asking, “Huan Er, are you alright?”
“I’m fine,” she replied softly, shaking her head.
“Come on, let’s get you some rest.”
“Elder Brother, I’ve brought a hundred thousand catties of food from the Liu family. Please ensure it’s distributed to the soldiers.”
“Don’t worry about it. I’ll handle the arrangements. You need to rest.”
“Mm.”
Jiang Peihuan was genuinely exhausted. Jiang Changbai escorted her to his tent.
Only after ensuring that Jiang Peihuan had fallen asleep did Jiang Changbai leave the tent.
Noticing Ye Xiao standing at the entrance, he murmured, “Stand guard here. Ensure no one disturbs Huan Er.”
“Yes, Young Master.”
Having given instructions to Ye Xiao, Jiang Changbai made his way to the military camp’s entrance. There, the unloading of grain was still underway. The sight of the grain brought a gleam of happiness to Jiang Changbai’s eyes.
However, as he observed, something seemed to cross his mind, introducing a shadow of complexity to his expression.
In the capital city, within Prince Qing’s mansion:
“Your Highness, there’s word from the front that King Cheng has been struck by an arrow. The situation appears dire.”
“Is this information reliable?”
Upon hearing Pei Wu’s words, Xiao Junhao responded hastily, with excitement evident in his eyes.
Pei Wu nodded, elaborating, “The message was directly conveyed by Meng Yi. I believe it to be accurate.”
“The arrow is poisoned with a rare toxin from the Western Regions. Once infected, the wound will start to rot. Without an antidote within six hours, death is certain.”
Hearing this, Xiao Junhao’s eyes were filled with excitement.
After pausing for a moment, he turned to Pei Wu, inquiring, “Have there been any updates regarding Jiang Peihuan?”
“Miss Jiang has already arrived in Jiangzhou. Based on the timeline, she should be at the military camp by now.”
“Keep an eye on them and report any news immediately.”
“Your Highness, there’s another matter concerning Miss Lin.”
“What about her?”
Hearing the name Lin Mengyao, a hint of confusion appeared in Xiao Junhao’s eyes..