Chapter 3 (1/2)
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
In the large mansion, there were bluestone slabs, vermilion pillars, and carved railings with complicated crabapple patterns. It had just rained overnight, and raindrops rolled off the banana leaves and fell into the soil.
The purple-gold incense burner on the table was made into the shape of an exquisite little beast. The fragrance emitted the smell of water and wood, especially refreshing in the early autumn.
On the four corners of the bed, there were sachets with tassels hanging on them. On the soft bed, two tall maids were carefully fanning the person on the bed.
“It’ll be terrible if she has a fever. She’s been sleeping for a day and a night. The doctor said that she should wake up very soon. Why is there no movement?” The maid in green could not hide her anxiety.
“Gu Yu, it’s been an hour. Why isn’t the doctor here yet?” The other purple-robed maid asked.
“Second Madam is very strict. This is considered a scandal, so they are all keeping it a secret.” Gu Yu glanced at the person on the bed. “Madam and Master are not in the capital, and Eldest Young Master is not around either. Old Madam is biased towards the east courtyard. Bai Lu and Shuang Jiang have gone to look for the doctor and haven’t returned yet. Are they being stopped? They’re killing Miss! No, I have to go out and take a look.”
As soon as she finished speaking, she heard a weak voice from the person on the bed.
“Miss, you’re awake!” The maid in purple shouted in surprise and quickly ran to the bed. She saw the girl on the bed rubbing her forehead and slowly sitting up.
“Jingzhe…” Shen Miao muttered.
“I’m here.” The maid in purple smiled and held Shen Miao’s hand. “Miss, do you feel better? You slept for a day and a night. Seeing that after the fever is gone, you still haven’t woken up, I was thinking of going to find a doctor again.”
“Miss, do you want some water?” Gu Yu handed her a cup of tea.
Shen Miao looked at the two people in front of her in confusion.