Chapter 762: Improvement

Let’s talk about Song Shuwen. They were still locked up in the dark place.

The darkness around seemed to swallow people. In the silence, only the occasional sound of dripping water made people feel creepy.

Song Shuwen’s stomach had been growling with hunger for a long time. The hunger was like countless small insects gnawing at his internal organs.

He leaned against the cold wall weakly, his heart full of despair and anxiety, not knowing when such days would end.

I don’t know how long it took, but suddenly, a slight sound of footsteps came.

Song Shuwen immediately pricked up his ears, and a glimmer of hope surged in his heart.

His eyes were fixed on the direction where the sound came from. Although he couldn’t see anything, his eyes were full of expectations.

As the footsteps got closer and closer, the fragrance of the food gradually drifted into his nose.

Song Shuwen’s throat moved unconsciously, and the fragrance seemed to be the most beautiful temptation in the world.

When the food was placed in front of him, he couldn’t wait to pick it up and smell it in front of his nose.

At this moment, his heart was full of vigilance, fearing that the food was poisonous.

But after careful identification, he was sure that it was not poisonous, and the big stone in his heart fell to the ground.

He showed a relieved look on his face, and then began to wolf down. While eating, he was still thinking silently in his heart: No matter what, I have to eat first before I have the energy to find a way out. It would be great if I could see the person who delivered the food, maybe I could get some information from him.

After finishing his meal, Song Shuwen licked his lips with satisfaction.

At this time, he keenly felt that the person who delivered the food had not left.

A glimmer of hope suddenly ignited in his heart, maybe he could get some useful information from this person.

He cleared his throat and asked carefully: "Where is this place? Who brought me here?"

The man was silent for a moment, and said in a low voice: "Don't worry about anything, just stay here honestly."

When Song Shuwen heard this, a surge of anger surged in his heart.

He straightened up and said righteously: "People who do bad things will not have a good end!"

The man snorted coldly and said nothing.

In another room, the dark guards leaned against the wall weakly, as if all their vitality had been taken away.

Suddenly, a faint light came, and then someone walked in slowly with a long-burning lamp.

The dim light gradually dispelled the darkness, and the room suddenly lit up.

Several dark guards narrowed their eyes slightly to adapt to the sudden light.

When they saw that there were three or five masked people coming, their hearts tightened even more.

One of the masked men glanced at the dark guards and said coldly: "You are useless, and you are all going to be destroyed now."

The dark guard widened his eyes and angrily scolded the masked man with a face full of anger: "Who are you? Why are you so hateful?"

There was a flame of anger burning in his eyes.

However, the masked man remained silent, as if the dark guard's questioning was meaningless to them.

Then, the masked man threw the darts without hesitation.

The cold rays flashed under the light and flew towards the dark guards in an instant.

The dark guards looked at the darts in horror, but because they had no strength now, they could only move like ordinary people.

They tried to dodge, but their weak bodies made their movements slow and powerless.

The darts hit several dark guards accurately, and they groaned in pain, with despair in their eyes.

One of the dark guards thought sadly in his heart: I didn't expect that we would end up like this.

He felt his companions fall down one by one, and he gradually lost consciousness.

In the end, all the dark guards could not resist the attack of the masked man, and all of them were killed by the darts.

Their bodies lay quietly on the ground, and the eyes that were once full of fighting spirit have now become empty and lifeless, as if telling their unwillingness and helplessness.

Several masked men left.

After Song Shuwen finished his meal, he felt full in his stomach and a sense of comfort spread throughout his body.

He leaned against the wall, slightly closed his eyes, and was about to take a short rest.

However, at this moment, a sound of footsteps came from far away.

Soon, a man walked in.

This man was also masked, and his face could not be seen clearly.

He said to the person who delivered the food: "The other beasts are dead."

The person who delivered the food laughed out loud when he heard it, and the laughter was particularly harsh in this small space.

Then, the person who delivered the food said to Song Shuwen with pride and cruelty in his eyes: "Your companions are all dead, but you are useful."

Song Shuwen was shocked when he heard it, and he felt a "buzz" in his head.

"You are worse than beasts!" Song Shuwen cursed angrily.

Song Shuwen felt as if his heart was hit hard by a heavy hammer, and grief overwhelmed him like a tide.

Those secret guards, they had experienced so much together, but now they died so miserably.

His eyes turned red instantly, and tears rolled in his eyes. Thinking of the former loyalty and bravery of the secret guards, and their unclear death, Song Shuwen could no longer control his emotions and burst into tears.

His shoulders shook violently, and tears flowed freely like a flood.

Another day passed quietly, and Xi Yu stood in the hall with a solemn look, his eyes full of anxiety and worry.

He kept pacing in the same place, hoping that Song Shuwen would appear in the next moment.

However, time passed by, and Song Shuwen still did not come.

A deep disappointment surged in Xiyu's heart. He sighed helplessly and said to the guard beside him: "It seems that Song Shuwen is missing."

"Prime Minister, what should we do now?" The guard asked cautiously.

Xiyu frowned and thought for a moment, then said decisively: "Send soldiers to post notices outside. Whoever provides clues about Song Shuwen will be rewarded."

As soon as the news spread, the whole capital was in an uproar.

The people began to talk.

"Have you heard? Doctor Song is missing, and the prime minister is offering a reward for clues." A citizen whispered to the person next to him.

"Oh, how could this Doctor Song disappear? What happened?" Another citizen was full of confusion.

Some people secretly calculated in their hearts, thinking that if they could find clues about Song Shuwen, they would be rewarded and improve their lives.

Some people were worried about Song Shuwen's safety and hoped that he would be safe.

In a small alley, several young people gathered to discuss this matter.

"This is a good opportunity. If we can find clues about Dr. Song, we will make a fortune." A young man's eyes flashed with excitement.

"Don't just think about getting rich. Dr. Song's disappearance must be serious. Maybe there is some danger." Another young man frowned and said.

"Anyway, let's go and ask around. Maybe we can help." The third young man suggested.

So, people with different thoughts began to look for clues about Song Shuwen.

The whole capital was shrouded in a tense and expectant atmosphere.

Gan Mei sat in the room, holding a handkerchief tightly in her hand, her eyebrows knitted tightly, and her eyes were full of worry and uneasiness. When she learned that Song Shuwen was missing, she felt her heart suddenly sink, as if a huge stone was pressing on her heart.

She prayed silently in her heart, hoping that Song Shuwen could return safely.

Tears welled up in her eyes, and she tried hard not to let them fall, but the sadness in her heart surged like a tide.

Just as Gan Mei was sad, Xi Yu walked in.

His face was also tired and worried, but he still tried to stay calm.

Xi Yu looked at Gan Mei and said softly: "Don't worry too much, I have recruited famous doctors, and I believe there will be other miracle doctors to see the child."

But Gan Mei still couldn't stop crying.

A few days passed quickly, and many doctors came during this period, but no one could make Xi Ping'an better.

Gan Mei's heart became more and more desperate, her eyes were empty, as if she had lost all hope.

Every time she saw the figures of those doctors shaking their heads helplessly and leaving, her heart seemed to be tugged hard.

She sat by the child's bed, gently stroking the child's face, tears silently falling.

She kept blaming herself in her heart, why she couldn't protect the child well, why she let the child suffer such pain.

That night, Xiyu came to Gan Mei, looking at her haggard appearance, his heart was full of pity.

He gently hugged Gan Mei and comforted her: "Don't be sad, Song Shuwen may not be right. Didn't he say that if the child cannot be cured in three days, there will be problems? But three days have passed, and the child is still the same as at the beginning, without much deterioration. This shows that there may still be hope."

Gan Mei listened to Xiyu's words, raised her head slightly, and a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes.

But soon, the light dimmed again. "Husband, is there really hope? I'm so afraid of losing the child."

Xiyu held Gan Mei's hand tightly and said firmly: "There must be hope. We can't give up. As long as we keep looking, we will definitely find someone who can cure the child."

Gan Mei leaned in Xiyu's arms, tears welling up again. She prayed silently in her heart, hoping that God would bless the child to be safe.

Xiyu frowned.

He couldn't figure it out. Song Shuwen has always been known for his superb medical skills and accurate judgment. Why did he make a mistake this time?

However, the child's condition has not worsened, which makes him think that this may be a good thing.

He paced back and forth, looking out the door from time to time, as if expecting Song Shuwen to suddenly appear.

However, another day passed, and there was still no news of Song Shuwen.

None of the doctors who were summoned could make the child completely well.

A wave of anger gradually surged in Xiyu's heart. He felt as if he was in a desperate situation and was powerless.

"Why? Why can't I find someone who can cure the child?" Xiyu said to himself angrily.

He thought of Zhu Lianxiang and Shen Bin, the mother and son who had brought him endless troubles.

Now, the child is sick, Song Shuwen is missing, and they are still alive.

Xiyu felt that the anger in his heart could no longer be suppressed.

"Come here!" Xiyu shouted loudly.

The guards immediately ran in, knelt on one knee, and waited for orders.

"Catch Zhu Lianxiang and Shen Bin for me, take them to the tower and behead them for public display!" Xiyu gritted his teeth and said fiercely.

The guards took the order and left.

Zhu Lianxiang and Shen Bin were forcibly taken to the tower by the guards.

Zhu Lianxiang was terrified. She struggled and shouted, "Prime Minister, spare my life!"

Shen Bin was also pale with fear.

Xi Yu stood on the tower and looked at them condescendingly. There was no pity in his eyes, only anger. "Do you think I will let you go? I will make you repay double the pain you have caused me!"

Zhu Lianxiang and Shen Bin cried desperately, knowing that they had no way to survive.

Following the order, the executioner raised his machete.

Zhu Lianxiang and Shen Bin closed their eyes, waiting for death to come.

In the crowd below the city tower, everyone was whispering and discussing.

"Look, this man just can't do bad things. This is the fate, retribution!" An old man shook his head and sighed.

"Yes, you can't escape punishment after all your evil deeds." Another person echoed.

People's faces showed both condemnation of Zhu Lianxiang and Shen Bin, and emotion about karma.

Xi Yu returned to the house with a gloomy face, but there was no happiness in his heart.

Although Zhu Lianxiang and Shen Bin's mother and son were dead, he felt no relief at all.

Xi Ping'an's frail appearance kept popping up in his mind. How could he make the child get better?

This question weighed on his mind like a heavy boulder.

And that mysterious masked man, who is he?

All of this became a mystery, making Xi Yu feel extremely confused and helpless.

"Come here!" Xi Yu shouted loudly.

The guards immediately ran in.

"Continue to send more manpower to find the miracle doctor, and make sure the child gets better. Also, do your best to investigate the clues about the masked man without any slack." Xi Yu ordered.

The guards took the order and left.

Night fell quietly, and Xi Yu came to Gan Mei's room again with a heavy heart.

He opened the door gently and saw Ganmei sitting by the bed with a surprised smile on her face.

"Husband, the fever is gone safely! I don't know what happened. This is really a good thing."

Xi Yu hurriedly walked to the bed and reached out to touch Xi Ping'an's forehead.

Sure enough, the originally scalding temperature had dropped.

There was a surge of joy in his heart, but he was also filled with doubts.

"No medicine was used, it just happened naturally?" Xi Yu asked in surprise.

Ganmei nodded vigorously, tears shining in his eyes. "Yes, I also find it strange that the child's fever went away without using any medicine. Maybe God heard our prayers and blessed the child."

Xi Yu looked at the unconscious Xi Pingan and said, "This must be a good sign. We have to believe that the child will get better."

Ganmei leaned on Xi Yu's shoulder, tears falling again. "Husband, I am really afraid of losing my child. Now that the child's fever has gone away, I feel a little more at ease."

"Don't be afraid, we will always protect the child."

Ganmei's face was full of piety, and she continued: "My husband, I asked Ouyang Linlin to take him to the Buddhist hall to pray for blessings that day. I guess the Buddha really blessed our child."

Xi Yu frowned slightly. Although he had doubts about this statement, he was unwilling to delve into it at this time.

He didn't know exactly what caused the child's condition to improve, but as long as the child gradually got better, that was a good thing.

"No matter what the reason is, as long as the child can get well." Xi Yu said softly, "Maybe the child will fully recover." His eyes fell gently on Xi Ping'an's little face, and his heart was full of expectation.

Ganmei nodded.

Gan Mei looked at Xi Yu and said softly: "Husband, since the child is getting better, you don't want to accompany me tonight. You should go and accompany the other ladies to avoid other people's objections."

Xi Yu was slightly startled, feeling moved in his heart.

He looked at Ganmei with admiration in his eyes.

"You are really knowledgeable and reasonable." Xi Yu said softly, "At this time, you can still think about others."

Ganmei smiled slightly, with a hint of shyness on her face. "Husband, this is what I should do. I can't let other sisters think that my husband favors one over another."

Xi Yu nodded and reached out to caress Gan Mei's cheek. "Okay, in that case, I won't be here tonight. You take good care of the child and let me know if anything happens."

Ganmei nodded and said, "Don't worry, husband, I will take good care of you."

Xi Yu took a deep look at Gan Mei and Xi Pingan, then turned and left.

His heart was full of emotion. He was lucky to have such an understanding wife.

Xi Yu slowly walked into Song Meijiao's room. Song Meijiao was sitting at the table with her chin in her hands, deep in thought.

The moment she saw Xi Yu, a surprised look appeared on her face.

She stood up hurriedly, straightened her clothes in a panic, and then saluted.

"Husband, why are you here?" Song Meijiao's voice was filled with surprise and confusion.

Xi Yu looked at Song Meijiao with a gentle smile on his face. "I should come to your place tonight."

Song Meijiao became even more panicked after hearing Xi Yu's words. She looked down at her messy clothes and unmodified face, feeling regretful in her heart.

"Husband, I didn't know you were coming, and I didn't take care of you. It was really rude. I knew you should accompany Sister Ganmei and the child." There was self-blame and uneasiness in her voice.

Xi Yu walked to Song Meijiao and gently held her hand. "It's okay, you don't have to be so nervous. I'm here because I want to accompany you."

Xi Yu looked at Song Meijiao and opened his mouth. He originally planned to tell Xi Ping'an's situation.

But when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back.

At this moment, he didn't want to cause trouble with Song Meijiao because of the child's matter.

Moreover, although Xi Ping'an's condition showed signs of improvement, it was still not optimistic. He didn't want to cause unnecessary trouble and worry at this time.

The emotions that Xi Yu had suppressed for a long time in his heart surged out like a flood at this moment.

In the past few days, he has been worried about Xi Ping'an's condition, anxious about Song Shuwen's disappearance, and had to deal with various court affairs. He was really suffocated.

Looking at Song Meijiao in front of him, Xi Yu's eyes flashed with a hint of heat. (End of this chapter)