Shocking! The killer traveled through time and space and became a female Shura, killing like crazy

Chapter 273 Seriously Injured

Shen Xue sat on the stool, constantly glancing toward the door, hoping Shangguan Rui would show up soon. However, time ticked by, and by noon, he still hadn't returned.

Shen Xue frowned and said worriedly, "Su Mo, go to the Third Prince's mansion to see how he is doing. Why hasn't he come yet?"

Su Mo took the order and left. He returned in a hurry after two cups of tea, looking panicked. "County Lady, the Third Prince has a high fever and remains unconscious."

"How could this happen? Didn't you say nothing happened yesterday?"

"The Third Prince was just worried that you would be worried. His injuries hadn't healed yet, and his haste to travel had caused his injuries to worsen. He also knelt in the palace for two hours yesterday, and his body couldn't take it anymore and he fainted."

Shen Xue was extremely anxious. She immediately stood up and walked out with hurried steps. As she walked, she ordered, "Su Mo, help me take the medicine box."

"He just returned to the palace to report to the Emperor. Why did he punish him by making him kneel outside the palace? Even a healthy person wouldn't be able to endure kneeling for two hours in such cold weather, let alone someone who is seriously injured. It would be strange if the wound didn't get infected."

Su Mo quickly followed her footsteps and whispered, "County Lady, slow down, you are injured."

"My minor injury is not serious."

Shen Xue arrived at the Third Prince's residence in a carriage. The housekeeper saw Shen Xue and said excitedly, "County Lady, you're here. The master had a high fever last night and it's been coming back ever since. The imperial physician bandaged the wound and gave her medicine, but the fever still hasn't subsided. It's really frustrating."

"Why don't you go and call me over."

"Master, he said you were injured and that your injuries would be serious if you came here, so he ordered us not to disturb you while you were conscious."

"Really? You're still thinking about me at this time."

Shen Xue suddenly remembered why Shangguan Rui was punished by the emperor to kneel, and hurriedly asked, "Butler, do you know why the third prince was punished by the emperor to kneel?"

The housekeeper hesitated and said, "County Master, you should wait until the master wakes up and ask him!"

"What is it that I cannot know?"

"I don't know the specific circumstances. After all, I wasn't there at the time, so I can't say anything."

"Is Kitazawa here?"

"Yesterday, Bei Ze and Bei Chu accompanied the master to the palace to report. They know best what happened."

Su Mo and the others helped Shen Xue to Shangguan Rui's room. Bei Ze was guarding the bedside and quickly saluted when he saw Shen Xue coming.

"I've met the county lord."

Shen Xue looked at Shangguan Rui, whose face was flushed and he was already dazed. He kept mumbling: "Xiaoxue... Xiaoxue..."

She didn't care about the pain and quickly lifted the quilt and the fine cloth covering the wound. She saw that the wound was red and swollen, bleeding, and had a rotten smell. It was obviously infected.

Shen Xue felt distressed. She knew that if Shangguan Rui's injuries were not treated in time, they would become more and more serious.

"Su Mo, bring the medicine box."

"Kitazawa, use the oil lamp to heat the dagger. I need it immediately."

Su Mo quickly opened the medicine box and placed it next to Shen Xue, and Bei Ze also started to work according to Shen Xue's instructions.

She took out some strong liquor to disinfect the knife and Shangguan Rui's wound.

The strong liquor touched the wound and Shangguan Rui trembled all over, making indistinct groans.

Shen Xue quickly comforted him, "Brother Rui, I'm Xiaoxue. I know it hurts when alcohol hits a wound, but your wound must be treated as soon as possible to prevent infection, otherwise the injury will become more serious."

"I'll take care of the wound as soon as possible. Just bear with it, it will be over soon."

Although Shangguan Rui was drowsy, he heard Shen Xue's voice. He clenched the quilt tightly with both hands and did not make a sound, allowing Shen Xue to disinfect the wound.

Seeing Bei Ze coming over with a red-hot dagger, Shen Xue quickly ordered, "Come here and hold down the Third Prince's hands and feet. It will hurt a lot later. I'm afraid he won't be able to help but move around and affect my work."

Bei Ze and Bei Chu each held down Shangguan Rui's hands and feet, while Shen Xue took a dagger and scraped off the rotten flesh on the swollen area. The dagger made a sizzling sound when it touched the rotten flesh, and there was a smell of barbecue.

Shangguan Rui's whole body was shaking with pain, beads of sweat the size of beans on his forehead slid down his cheeks to his neck, and the veins in his neck were bulging.

Shen Xue's eyes were firm and her technique was skillful. She was busy treating the wounds all over. She quickly sprinkled the medicine she prepared on the wounds, re-bandaged them with clean fine cloth, and gave him a bowl of medicine.

During the whole process, Shen Xue's back was already soaked and the wound was bleeding.

"County Lady, I'll take you back to treat your wounds and change your clothes."

Shen Xue looked at the sleeping Shangguan Rui. He was much quieter now, and his frown gradually relaxed.

"Go back and get me some clothes."

"Yes."

"Beize, bring over a white fine cloth, wet it with warm water, and wipe the Third Prince's body."

Bei Ze quickly did as he was told, and Shen Xue sat beside him to observe Shangguan Rui's situation.

"Beize, why did the emperor punish the third prince to kneel outside the palace? Did he do something wrong?"

When Bei Ze heard Shen Xue asking about what happened yesterday, he stopped his hand suddenly and continued to wipe Shangguan Rui's body.

"County Lady, you should wait until the master wakes up and ask him! I'm standing outside the hall waiting, and I don't know the specific situation."

If he said that the emperor had chosen a concubine for his master and had chosen a principal concubine and two concubines, how would the county lady feel? Although his master was against the selection of concubines, who would dare to disobey the emperor's order? If he said something wrong and made the county lady angry, the master would definitely punish him when she woke up.

Although Shen Xue was puzzled as to why the emperor punished Shangguan Rui to kneel outside the hall, she did not dare to force him unless Bei Ze said anything.

She changed into clean clothes, treated the wound on her back, and sat quietly by the bed to watch over Shangguan Rui.

It was already past the afternoon when Shangguan Rui slowly woke up. Seeing Shen Xue's tired and injured appearance, his heart was filled with heartache and guilt.

Shangguan Rui said weakly, "Xiaoxue, go back and lie down to recuperate. Don't wait until your injuries are too severe like I did."

"Brother Rui, I'm glad you're okay. We haven't seen each other for so long, and you chased me away as soon as we met!"

"I'm not chasing you away. I'm just worried about your injuries and whether they're serious."

"I'm a doctor. I know the extent of your injuries best. Don't worry."