Dad, open the door. I'll bring your mistress back for you.

Chapter 308 Return to Beijing to resume life

Feng Chunming, standing by, frowned and asked in confusion, "Doctor Ning, are you saying that Yan'er is still alive? But the doctor just now clearly said that he couldn't feel a pulse, and Yan'er doesn't seem to be breathing at all."

Ning Shutong nodded slightly, and after a moment's contemplation, he replied, "You can think of this as a self-protection mechanism of the human body. The poison of the curare tree is insidious and vicious. After the poisoned person consumes it, their entire body, from skin to internal organs, will experience excruciating pain as if being cut into pieces by a thousand knives. I believe your daughter is unable to bear this pain, so she subconsciously shuts down her five senses."

Hearing this, Feng Chunming's eyes instantly turned red, tears welling up in them. He asked with a slightly trembling voice, "Then...is there any hope of saving Yan'er?"

Ning Shutong sighed softly, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I can only keep Concubine Feng awake for the time it takes to stick an incense stick..."

However, before he could finish his words, he was rudely interrupted by the anxious Feng Yucai: "As long as you can save her! Hurry up and help her, don't waste time here! If you need any rare herbs, just tell me and I'll go find them right away."

Shen Chuning patted his shoulder gently and said, "Don't worry, let Ning Shutong finish what he wants to say."

After hearing this, the emotional Feng Yu finally calmed down a little. His eyes, which were originally full of anger, gradually calmed down and turned to look at Ning Shutong with expectation.

Ning Shutong took a deep breath and slowly said, "I've made it very clear just now. She can only be saved for an incense stick of time at most. During this time, she will once again experience the excruciating pain of being tortured to death. Whether or not to save her is up to you."

After saying that, Ning Shutong stood there quietly, his eyes scanning the Feng family father and son in turn, waiting for them to make their final decision.

Feng Yucai, who had just vowed to rescue his sister, seemed to have suddenly lost all his strength. He opened his mouth slightly and wanted to speak, but found that his throat seemed to be blocked by something and he could not make a sound no matter what.

Are you just going to watch your sister's life slip away bit by bit without saving her?

He really doesn't want to give up!

However, if he really wanted to save his sister, it would mean that his sister would have to endure more pain... Thinking of this, Feng Yucai fell into extreme struggle.

At the same time, Feng Chunming, who had been silent all the time, clenched his fists tightly. His knuckles turned white because he was squeezing too hard.

Finally, he gritted his teeth and squeezed out a few words: "We won't save him anymore."

"Dad?" Feng Yucai widened his eyes in disbelief and looked at his father in astonishment.

He never expected that his father, who always loved his sister, would say such a thing.

Feng Chunming raised his hands and wiped his face hard with both palms. Tears had already blurred his vision.

He suppressed his grief and said in a trembling voice: "Your sister has been afraid of pain since she was a child. Rather than letting her continue to suffer this torture, it is better to let her go like this..."

At the end of his speech, Feng Chunming could no longer control his emotions and burst into tears.

After hearing what his father said, Feng Yucai felt as if his heart was being cut by a knife.

Although he still felt extremely reluctant and unwilling, he knew that his father's decision was also out of his love and heartache for his sister.

After a fierce ideological struggle, Feng Yucai finally nodded with difficulty, indicating that he agreed with his father's approach.

Then, as if he remembered something, he said sadly, "Dad, there are only a few servants left in the prince's mansion. How lonely my sister must be here! Can we take her back home?"

Feng Chunming was in great difficulty.

Although it was confirmed that the eldest prince was plotting treason, His Majesty had not yet clearly convicted him, and Feng Yuyan was still the prince's concubine.

Since ancient times, it has never been reasonable for a married daughter to be buried in her parents' home.

If the Feng family rashly takes Feng Yuyan back at this moment, they will probably be implicated.

However, facing the emotional Feng Yucai, he really didn't know how to explain to him the interests involved. He could only look at Shen Chuning beside him with difficulty, hoping that she could help resolve the embarrassment.

Shen Chuning originally didn't want to get involved in the Feng family's affairs, but this incident happened in her Wanbaoxuan. It was impossible to say that she had no responsibility at all.

After a moment's thought, she finally spoke slowly, "Feng Yucai, think carefully. Your sister already had the medicine ready, so why did she insist on returning to the Crown Prince's Mansion before taking it?"

Hearing this, Feng Yucai suddenly raised her head, stiffened her neck, and loudly retorted, "Why else? Sister naturally doesn't want to implicate the Feng family because of me, but Sister always thinks about the Feng family, can we just ignore her like this?"

"I've always heard that Concubine Feng and the eldest prince are deeply in love. When the eldest prince returned to Tanzhou this time, he deliberately left Concubine Feng in the capital. I believe he wanted to protect her well. It seems that Concubine Feng must also want to be with the eldest prince for a long time. If you insist on taking her back to the Feng family, wouldn't that be going against her wishes?" Shen Chuning advised earnestly.

Hearing this, Feng Yucai couldn't help but show hesitation on his face, and asked uncertainly: "Is it really as you said?"

Shen Chuning sighed softly, then continued slowly, "Think about how much trouble you caused in your early years. On the surface, it seems that your sister indulges you in every way, but in reality, it's because of the support of the eldest prince. You should also know the principle of loving someone and loving their dog. So, just consider it as fulfilling your sister's last wish."

After hearing these words, Feng Yu was finally convinced. He sobbed and whispered, "Okay..."

Seeing Feng Yucai's agreement, Feng Chunming said to Ning Shutong, "Doctor Ning, please wait a moment before removing the needles. I have already sent someone back to her hometown to pick up her mother so that they can see each other for the last time."

Ning Shutong nodded slightly, "Lord Feng, it would be best to arrange for someone to prepare an ice coffin. Because of the poisoning, once the silver needles are removed, the body will rot quickly. An ice coffin can at least slow things down."

……

After Zhou Lin quelled the eldest prince's rebellion, he returned to the capital to report.

Zhou Lin knelt in the imperial study.

But then he heard Emperor Jing's face darken as he scolded, "Zhou Lin, do you acknowledge your guilt?"