Chapter 529 Awakened

Chapter 529: Awakening

After what happened, Jiao Shi held an even bigger grudge against Daxisipo.

Of course, the unexplainable phenomena were either ignored or brushed aside by her.

The only thing she remembered was that this fraudulent old hag dared to say Zhu Zhu wasn’t her daughter!

Holding Yu Mingzhu’s hand, Jiao Shi said a frosty goodbye to the Jiping Commandery Prince and his wife.

The Jiping Commandery Prince and his wife were completely wrapped up in their daughter’s condition and paid no mind to Jiao Shi’s icy demeanor.

Simply seeing her off with proper courtesy was already the best they could manage.

Seething, Jiao Shi noticed her son was still reluctant to leave and barked, "Chong’en, let’s go!"

"But Shuangyan hasn’t woken up yet..."

"What are you worried about with the miraculous healer here?" Jiao Shi snorted.

Yu Mingzhu also looked over with eyes red from crying.

The Princess Consort of Jiping Commandery knew that Jiao Shi had always doted on Yu Mingzhu like she was her prized jewel. Daxi the healer’s claim that Yu Mingzhu wasn’t Jiao Shi’s daughter made her furious.

Not wanting to argue with the Duke of Xinguo’s household at such a critical moment for her daughter, she stepped in to reassure Yu Chong’en, "There’s nothing you can do here. Rest assured, once Yan Yan wakes up, I’ll send someone to inform the Duke of Xinguo’s residence immediately."

Yu Chong’en was devastated.

But what if Shuangyan never woke up?

Wouldn’t he miss even his last chance to see her?

The agony was too much.

Yet, whether it was his mother or the Princess Consort of Jiping Commandery, both insisted he leave.

Biting back his feelings, he shot one last longing look at the unconscious Wei Shuangyan before reluctantly following Jiao Shi and Yu Mingzhu to depart.

However, just before leaving, Jiao Shi paused before asking Xingxing, "My Lady, could you step outside for a moment?"

Xingxing was puzzled, but noticing the faint anger in Yu Mingzhu’s gaze, she paused briefly before agreeing.

Xingxing said to Daxisipo, "Grandma Daxi, I’ll be right back."

Daxisipo gave a dismissive grunt without further instructions.

Frankly, with Xingxing’s immense fortune, bad luck and evil spirits would scram faster than monkeys.

Jiao Shi, unaware of this, saw Daxisipo’s indifference and became even more convinced she was nothing but a fraud.

Xingxing followed Jiao Shi, Yu Mingzhu, and Yu Chong’en to the corridor.

Feigning concern, Jiao Shi said, "My Lady, why are you hanging around with someone like that? ... Does your family know about this?"

Xingxing, usually mild-tempered, immediately snapped back, "What do you mean by 'someone like that,' Madam?"

Seeing Xingxing’s dagger-like stare, Jiao Shi felt a pang of pain and bitterness. Unable to suppress her frustration, she retorted, "My Lady, I’m only looking out for you! You are the Lady of Blessed Peace, personally honored by His Majesty and the Empress. What good does it do you to mingle with such a deceitful, wild charlatan who spouts nonsense?"

Xingxing grew even angrier. Her striking beauty only intensified her fury, her eyes blazing like fire, making her resemble a rose in full, fiery bloom.

Xingxing's voice was seething with anger: "My lady, you do not know the full story, so please refrain from making such hasty judgments! Grandma Daxi is not just my mentor but also a beloved elder to me! Don't blame me if I'm rude!"

With that, Xingxing flipped her braid, not even bothering with a proper farewell, and stormed back to her room without looking back.

Jiao Shi shook with anger where she stood: "Ungrateful! Absolutely ungrateful!"

Yu Mingzhu pretended to be concerned as she took Jiao Shi's arm, whispering softly, "Mother, how could the Lady of Blessed Peace talk to you that way? You were only offering well-meaning advice, and not only did she refuse to appreciate it, she was just plain rude!"

Jiao Shi was heartbroken: "Exactly! I only meant well..."

Yu Mingzhu continued to soothe her with gentle words, and Jiao Shi finally calmed down, moved as she clasped her daughter's hand tightly.

At least her daughter was considerate!

Unlike that wretched son of hers, who was practically dying over that unconscious Wei Shuangyan! After all they'd done for him!

At this thought, Jiao Shi, still fuming, suddenly remembered something.

Since the Fate-Changing Tower had been destroyed prematurely, even if Wei Shuangyan woke up, wouldn’t she still bear that damned lonely phoenix curse?

She absolutely could not let Wei Shuangyan marry into their House of Xinguo!

Jiao Shi bit her tongue, but seeing her second son's distracted state, she held her peace.

That so-called "Daxi the Divine Physician" was just a con artist—Wei Shuangyan probably wouldn’t make it through the night.

In that case, why bother saying anything now and ruin her relationship with her son?

Jiao Shi glanced at her absent-minded son, pressed her lips together, and finally said, "Let’s go! We’re returning to the estate!"

...

Wei Shuangyan woke an hour later.

The instant she woke up, the shimmering crystalline powder smeared on her face lost its glow simultaneously.

The Princess Consort of Jiping Commandery was beside herself with joy and hurried to Wei Shuangyan’s side in disbelief: "Yanyan, you're awake!"

Wei Shuangyan was still out of it.

Her voice was weak and raspy, calling out, "Mother..."

The Princess Consort burst into happy tears: "Yes, yes, I’m here!"

Overcome with emotion, she gripped Wei Shuangyan’s hand tightly and immediately turned to order the maid: "Quick, go next door and fetch Daxi the Divine Physician!"

Under the brocade quilt, Wei Shuangyan’s body was covered in chicken blood—something only a mother could endure without disgust. But the dried blood felt unbearably uncomfortable, and Wei Shuangyan soon noticed.

By the time Daxisipo arrived, Wei Shuangyan was freaking out: "What is all over me?!"

The Princess Consort was trying to calm her down: "Yanyan, this is what saved your life..."

Seeing Daxisipo, the Princess Consort felt like she'd found salvation!

Now that Wei Shuangyan had woken safely, the Princess Consort was so grateful she could have built a shrine for Daxisipo. She stood up excitedly and said, "...Divine Physician, please, take a look—has my Yanyan’s condition improved?"

Wei Shuangyan was still pitching a fit over the chicken blood covering her. Daxisipo took one glance, didn’t even check her pulse, and said flatly, "She seems plenty lively to me."

The Princess Consort suppressed her excitement: "Then... what about the chicken blood on Yanyan..."

Daxisipo replied indifferently, "It’s fine now. She can wash it off. She’s still weak, so let her rest for a few days. If you’re worried, you can summon a royal physician to help with her recovery."

The Princess Consort broke down in relieved tears, nodding repeatedly.

Just as Daxisipo was about to leave, the Princess Consort suddenly remembered something, her expression shifting slightly. She called out, "...Divine Physician, there’s one more thing—the Fate-Changing Tower was destroyed, and it backfired on Yanyan. What about her lonely phoenix fate now?"