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"You needn't be modest," Qian Ruyi urged. "Mother is waiting in the front hall to personally take you to the Guo Residence."
Nangong Shuang was taken aback; if Madam Qian was personally involved, it seemed the Guo family's request was quite significant.
In the front hall, Madam Qian, dressed in splendid attire, looked anxious. Upon seeing Nangong Shuang, she immediately said, "It's good that you're here. The carriage is ready; we shall set off right away."
Nangong Shuang respectfully bowed, saying, "With you leading the way, I feel quite apprehensive."
"Lord Guo is a high-ranking official in the court and has familial ties with our family. His daughter is in trouble, so I must go personally," Madam Qian explained as they walked. "I’ve heard that your medical skills are exceptional; I hope you won't disappoint me."
Qian De had been waiting outside the gate and greeted them respectfully upon their arrival. "Madam, the carriage is ready. Please get on."
Once inside the carriage, Madam Qian elaborated on Guo Chunyi's condition: "Miss Guo suddenly developed a high fever last night and her body turned purple. The imperial physician could not diagnose the cause and only said it seemed like she had been poisoned. Madam Guo heard of your medical expertise and specifically sent someone to invite you."
Nangong Shuang's heart stirred; a purple body? That symptom was rather unusual. If it truly was poisoning, there might be clues regarding the type of poison involved.
"Has Miss Guo had any unusual dietary habits or come into contact with anything special recently?" Nangong Shuang inquired.
Madam Qian shook her head. "I’m not sure about those details; once we arrive at the Guo Residence, you can ask her directly." She paused, her expression growing serious. "Nangong Shuang, this mission is of great importance. Lord Guo holds significant power; if you can cure Miss Guo, it will greatly benefit both our Qian family and you personally. If you cannot..."
She left the sentence hanging, but the warning was clear enough. Nangong Shuang nodded silently, understanding the gravity of this task.
The carriage sped through the streets of the capital and soon arrived at the Guo Residence. Located in the northern part of the city near the imperial palace, the residence was grand and imposing, with guards stationed at the entrance—clearly a home of nobility.
After disembarking from the carriage, Qian De stayed outside while Madam Qian led Nangong Shuang inside. As they walked through the residence, servants hurried back and forth with anxious expressions, clearly worried about Miss Guo's condition.
"Madam Song has arrived!" a middle-aged man resembling a steward rushed forward and bowed quickly.
Madam Qian nodded. "Is Lord Guo at home? How is Guan Chunyi's condition?"
"In response to Madam Song," the steward replied anxiously, "the master has gone to see His Majesty. The young lady's condition has not improved; her mother is tending to her in her room and is extremely distressed." He continued with concern, "Several renowned physicians from the Imperial Medical Bureau have examined her but have never seen such symptoms; they could only prescribe some fever-reducing remedies that have proven ineffective."
"This is Nangong Shuang from my household," Madam Qian introduced her. "She is skilled in medicine and particularly adept at treating difficult cases; Madam Guo specifically requested her assistance."
The steward quickly bowed to Nangong Shuang. "Please follow me; Madam Guo is anxiously awaiting your arrival."
Under the steward's guidance, Madam Qian and Nangong Shuang arrived at an exquisite small building in the inner courtyard. The upper floor was brightly lit, and faint sounds of a woman weeping could be heard.
Climbing up the stairs and passing through a corridor, they reached a spacious bedroom door where several maidservants stood by. Upon seeing Madam Qian, they hurriedly greeted her.
"Madam Song has arrived!"
The door opened to reveal a woman in her forties rushing out with red-rimmed eyes, clearly having been crying. Upon seeing Madam Qian, she grasped her hand tightly: "Sister Song, you finally made it! Guan Chunyi's condition is worsening; even the imperial physicians are at their wits' end! I'm beside myself with worry!"
Madam Qian comforted her: "Sister Guo, don't panic. I've brought my best female physician with me; her skills are remarkable and she will surely be able to help."
Madam Guo then noticed Nangong Shuang, sizing her up from head to toe, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes. "So young? Can she handle it?"
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