Chapter 570

Zhao Kai looked at Jiang Feng, his expression solemn as he said to Yun Haitao.

"Deputy Director Yun, the top doctors from across the country have already gathered in the operating room, and they are doing everything they can to treat Marshal Yun. Although Marshal Yun's condition is extremely dangerous,... I still hope you don't lose your composure; the National Medical Hall and the Imperial Medical Office are already doing their utmost."

His voice was very calm, but his tone carried a condescending arrogance, as if he were the one who called the shots here.

Yun Haitao frowned slightly, his gaze darting between Zhao Kai and Jiang Feng, clearly hesitant.

As a three-star general and deputy director of maritime defense in the military department, he is usually decisive in killing.

But now his father's life is at stake, and he dares not make a hasty decision.

Yun Mengrou, however, stepped forward, urgently explaining for Jiang Feng.

"Doctor Zhao, Jiang Feng is also a doctor, and his medical skill is superb! He even cured Marshal Huo's critical condition in Jiangnan!"

Her voice was loud, echoing in the corridor and drawing many gazes.

Several nurses stopped in their tracks and looked over curiously.

Zhao Kai heard this, but gave a contemptuous smile, curling his lip with a hint of disdain.

He sized up Jiang Feng from head to toe, his eyes full of contempt.

"Marshal Huo's illness is child's play for the top physicians of the Imperial Medical Office. Even if he is a doctor, to ensure responsibility for the patient, I still cannot let him in!"

Zhao Kai spoke with full confidence, as if beyond question.

He crossed his arms, blocking the operating room door, standing ramrod straight.

He naturally had the confidence to say that.

He is a top doctor who graduated from the American Massachusetts Medical College, and also the supreme genius of the Kyoto Zhao family.

His grandfather Zhao Zhongmou is a leading authority in domestic surgery, and moreover one of the sole experts selected for Yun Lao's emergency rescue team by the Military Department General Hospital.

From childhood he has been called a medical genius. While studying at Massachusetts Medical College, he graduated first in his class, published over a dozen high-level papers, and was hailed by the international medical community as the Eastern Star.

After returning to China, he entered the Military Department General Hospital, and at a young age became an associate chief physician, the youngest specialist in the hospital.

So Zhao Kai is very confident.

Even his grandfather and the other senior Chinese and Western medicine experts could not cure Yun Lao; a mere youngster of similar age could absolutely not possibly heal him.

At this moment, Yun Haitao also felt somewhat swayed.

He deeply knows the significance of his father to the Yun family; now that his father's safety is at stake, he still cannot blindly trust a youngster his daughter randomly found.

Yun Haitao coughed a few times, then spoke to his precious daughter, his tone tinged with helplessness and comfort.

"Rou'er, the country's top authorities have already gathered here; trust them! Doctor Zhao is right—we cannot just let outsiders in."

Yun Mengrou became anxious, her voice changing pitch, tears welling in her eyes.

"Trust them? Grandfather can barely hold on! How long must you wait? Didn't they say they're doing their best? If they can't, why not let him try?"

Zhao Kai's face darkened somewhat, and he gave a cold laugh.

"Do you think Miss Yun believes a youngster like this could save Elder Yun? With all our experts, we still can't match him? You're insulting the entire National Medical Hall and Imperial Medical Office!"

Jiang Feng let out a cold snort, his gaze locking onto Zhao Kai, his eyes icy as winter frost.

"At least his chances are better than yours! You've treated him for days and he's only gotten worse, yet you still have the nerve to call yourselves experts?"

Zhao Kai was momentarily choked, his face flushing red then turning pale.

He stubbornly blocked the operating room door, arms spread wide like a wall in front of Jiang Feng.

"No matter what you say, without the Emperor's permission you cannot enter! This is the rule! The rule of the Military Department General Hospital is not something you can break! If you force your way in, I'll immediately call the guards!"

His voice was loud, deliberately emphasizing the two words "Emperor" to use imperial authority to suppress Jiang Feng.

Yun Mengrou stomped her feet in anger, pulling Yun Haitao's arm as she pleaded.

"Dad, let him in! When have I ever lied to you? Jiang Feng really can save Grandfather!"

Yun Haitao looked at his daughter's bloodshot eyes, feeling a sharp pang in his heart.

He gritted his teeth, about to speak.

Jiang Feng said no more, giving Yun Mengrou a look.

Yun Mengrou immediately understood his meaning, pulling Yun Haitao's arm and stepping two steps aside, whispering something to distract him.

At that very moment, an intangible ripple emanated from Jiang Feng.

That ripple was very faint; ordinary people could not feel it at all.

But Zhao Kai's body shuddered violently, as if shoved by a great force, and he involuntarily stepped back several paces.

His feet slid two steps on the floor, his back hit the wall with a dull thud.

"You… you!"

Zhao Kai's face changed dramatically, his eyes bulging lips trembling as he pointed at Jiang Feng, unable to speak.

He wanted to step forward to block him, but his legs were weak and he couldn't move; he could only watch helplessly as Jiang Feng walked past him.

Jiang Feng didn't glance at him, simply pushed open the operating room door and walked in.

The door slowly closed behind him, shutting out the arguing voices and the smell of disinfectant in the corridor.

Zhao Kai's face turned livid, his whole body trembling with rage.

He leaned against the wall, gnashing his teeth as he cursed.

"Arrogant! Ignorant! Just wait—you'll only kill Marshal Yun by going in, and then we'll see how you fare! If something happens to Marshal Yun, can you bear the responsibility?"

Yun Mengrou didn't even glance at him, merely fixing her gaze on the operating room door, hands clasped together in silent prayer.

Her lips trembled slightly, tears slipping down silently.

"Grandfather, hold on!"

"Jiang Feng will surely save you!"

Yun Haitao stood there, staring at the operating room door, his eyes full of complex feelings.

"Jiang Feng has already entered the operating room; he can't stop him in time, and deep down he still harbors a glimmer of hope—perhaps this youngster can really create a miracle?"

The operating room was brightly lit.

The shadowless lamp shone pure white and blinding on the operating table, revealing every detail in stark clarity.

The air reeked of disinfectant, blood, and medicine, making it hard to breathe.

Instrument sounds rose and fell, beeping softly.

An old man lay on the operating table, covered in a green surgical drape, only his pale face showing.

His face was wrinkled, cheekbones high, eye sockets sunken, lips purple, breathing so weak it resembled a wisp of silk.

His hair was all white, thinly clinging to his scalp; he looked extremely frail, like a guttering candle in the wind.

Tubes protruded from his body; the ECG monitor beeped weakly, showing faint heart rate and blood pressure.

Jiang Feng glanced: blood pressure just over seventy, heart rate unstable.

He was just a breath from death.

Seven or eight doctors stood beside the operating table.

They wore surgical gowns, masks and gloves, faces grave.

The operating room was as tense as a drawn string, ready to snap. In the corner, a few black‑suited guards stood expressionless, watching everything.

Among the guards stood a figure in bright yellow—the Emperor.

The Emperor also watched the surgery anxiously.

Yun Shuai was the main driver of military reform; if he came to harm, it would have an uncontrollable impact on the Emperor's plans.

An elderly doctor with graying hair held a surgical knife, ready to cut the old man's chest.

He was Zhao Kai's grandfather, Zhao Zhongmou, the top authority in domestic and foreign surgery, and leader of this emergency team.

Just as the blade neared the skin, Jiang Feng suddenly spoke.

"Stop! Cutting with that knife will surely kill him!"