Chapter 185: Fever

Shi Ren looked at Qiao Sheng for a while, then turned and, without looking back, went back to his own room.

Qiao Sheng hadn't been able to fall asleep for a long time because of today's incident; just as they were about to drift off, An Shi came over and told them that Shi Yun had a fever.

They turned over and sat up.

They tidied up a bit.

Qiao Sheng walked out.

An Shi Yi saw her speaking at a rapid pace and said, "Qiao Niangzi, An Liu and I have already, as you instructed, given Xiao Shitou and the others each a bowl of ginger soup, and gave Shi Yun two bowls, but, but Shi Yun still has a fever."

Thanks to her letting them take turns keeping watch.

Otherwise they'd probably not know.

Qiao Sheng said nothing, went to the room where Shi Yun was staying and felt his head; his head was now scorching hot, at least thirty‑eight degrees.

She thought for a moment.

Qiao Sheng had An Shi fetch some white wine to wipe Shi Yun with.

They tried again and again several times.

Shi Yun's body temperature finally returned to normal.

An Shi, seeing Qiao Sheng extremely tired, opened his mouth and said, "Qiao Niangzi, you should go to sleep quickly; I'm here."

"Are you stupid? You've been guarding here this long; wake An Liu and let him take over for you."

After Qiao Sheng finished speaking, they stayed here until An Liu arrived, gave him a few instructions, and then left.

They had walked only a few steps.

Suddenly remembering something, Qiao Sheng stopped, turned, and headed toward Shi Ren's room.

They pushed, couldn't open it, and entered through the window.

The room was pitch black.

Qiao Sheng couldn't see anything; after fumbling for a while, they found an oil lamp.

The match for lighting the oil lamp was placed beside the lamp.

They lit the oil lamp.

Qiao Sheng looked toward the bed, and their complexion changed instantly; at that moment Shi Ren's face was flushed red, and the whole person was curled up in a ball, trembling continuously.

"You kid, didn't you come to me when you felt unwell!"

Qiao Sheng noticed that whatever they said, Shi Ren gave no response; they quickly prepared some Spirit Spring Water and fed him.

After feeding, they went to fetch the white wine.

Qiao Sheng, worried that Shi Jin might have the same issue, checked the room where he slept, confirmed he was fine, and then went to use white wine to wipe Shi Ren's hands and feet.

An Liu had originally wanted to help, but Qiao Sheng feared his uneven force might injure Shi Ren.

After thinking, they didn't let him help.

They only let him watch over Shi Yun.

Shi Ren's condition was far more complicated than Shi Yun's; despite repeated attempts, it wouldn't subside, and after Qiao Sheng exhausted every method, his condition finally improved a bit.

By dawn.

Qiao Sheng no longer wanted to move.

She felt that now she could fall asleep even while standing.

Only a few children—Xiao Shitou and Shi Jin—had no issues.

Shi Yun's fever had subsided, but he still looked sickly.

Qiao Sheng thought it over and decided not to take them to the restaurant today.

In this condition, what could they even do there?

After thinking, Qiao Sheng called An Shi to his feet and asked him to fetch a doctor with better medical skill.

She hadn't slept until the doctor arrived, gave Shi Yun and the others medicine.

She finally fell asleep.

Qiao Sheng's sleep lasted a long time, making Xiao Shitou worry terribly.

Xiao Shitou wanted to wake Qiao Sheng, but fearing she hadn't rested well, had An Liu and the others check on her.

They confirmed she was fine.

Xiao Shitou sat on the bedside, guarding her until she woke; during that time Shi Jin and the others came several times, but he drove them away.

Qiao Sheng woke when it was dark; Xiao Shitou, excited, leapt into her arms and said, "Mother, you finally woke up; do you know how worried I was about you."

It was still her son who gave her peace of mind and warmth.

Qiao Sheng gently patted Xiao Shitou's back and softly said, "I'm sorry for making you worry; Mother won't be like this again. Mother promises you."

(End of Chapter)