The old lady vomited blood and fainted out of anger. For the Rongguo Mansion, it was a big deal.
The girls stayed by the bed, and all the famous doctors in the city were invited. The sky gradually darkened, and lights were lit in the manor. People came and went in silence. Doctors with medicine boxes and medicine boys came and left. Everyone, whether it was the doctors or the people in the manor, had grave expressions on their faces.
In the night, Sun Lang stood on the wall. He hid in the darkness and watched everything silently.
He saw Xue Baochai walk out of the room. Her picturesque face was surrounded by lingering haze. Sister Bao walked into the darkness. Sun Lang followed her silently. In a dark corner, he landed beside his nominal wife and said lightly, "I'm sorry … I haven't been able to give you a hug since we met again."
Xue Baochai forced a smile and said in a low voice, "Something like a slow-acting poison in grandma's body … It's acting up faster. The doctors can't do anything about her coma, and they don't even know the reason …"
"I don't know medicine, but I can see that the True Qi in her body is out of control in a strange way. But I can't stop it. I can't touch her, or it will make things worse."
Sun Lang sighed and continued, "Then we can only put our hopes on the doctors. The doctors in Jinling are limited. There are no real great doctors here …"
"But we do."
Xue Baochai said, "Lu Shu-jen, Master Lu, is proficient in medicine. When I was in Mingzhou a few days ago, I saw her writing a medical book called 'Medicine'. She must be very confident."
She looked at Sun Lang with expectation and worry in her eyes. "Are you going to bring her here?"
Jinling was across half of the empire from Mingzhou. The fastest way to get there was Sun Lang's Seraph. In fact, he had brought Jia Shidao, Lin Daiyu, and Xue Baochai to Jinling in the fastest way. Of course, he could also bring Lu Shu-jen to Jinling in the same way.
Sun Lang looked down and said lightly, "Let me think … Let me think …"
Xue Baochai did not say anything, nor did she urge him.
This meant that Sun Lang would have to leave Jinling for a long time. Even with the Blazing Angel's speed, it would take at least half a day for him to make a round trip to Mingzhou.
With Sun Lang's suspicious personality, he would definitely consider whether this was a trick of the enemy.
To lure the tiger away from the mountain.
The two of them stood facing each other. After a long silence, Xue Baochai said softly, "You always have your own plans. You always think things through carefully. Men are in charge of external affairs while women are in charge of domestic affairs. This kind of thing is supposed to be decided by you, so I just want to say something to you …"
Sun Lang asked, "What?"
Sister Bao looked at him and said calmly, "You don't have to feel any pressure or responsibility. Do as you wish. We will support all your decisions and accept all the results.
"You don't owe the Rongguo Family anything. On the contrary, the Rongguo Family owes you a lot. If you hadn't appeared in this world when Jia Ying died, the Rongguo Family wouldn't have had six years of glory. Instead, they would have lost their last bloodline. The situation would be far worse than it is today … So, do you understand?
You have to think more about yourself in everything. You have done enough for the Jia Family. You have sacrificed enough for the Jia Family … "
Sun Lang listened calmly and smiled in the end. "Does this count as a girl helping her husband?"
Xue Baochai looked at him and smiled. "This is called following your husband after marriage. You are Sun Lang. Naturally, I have to plan for you instead of putting the family first."
Sun Lang nodded. "Thank you. Fortunately, I told you the truth before this."
Otherwise, the situation would have been even worse … If Xue Baochai and Lin Daiyu didn't know the inside story, they would have forced Sun Lang to bring Lu Shu-jen here quickly after the Dowager Duchess fell ill. If Sun Lang showed a trace of refusal, it would have caused a quarrel and even a rift between the two sides. This would have made Sun Lang even more furious.
Xue Baochai snorted with a look that said, "This is the meaning of being honest with each other. Being able to support and support each other … Many misunderstandings and gaps are due to a lack of communication. More than half of the world's problems originate from this. You call yourself a master of the art of war, but you don't even know this?"
Sun Lang shook his head. "Those closely involved cannot see clearly. How could it be so easy to see through?"
"But you should understand now. So, do it without worry. In Jinling, you are not fighting alone. Pin 'er, your good brother, and I all know your secrets. We know your past, we know the pain you bear, and we know the future you face. No matter what happens, as long as it is your decision, we will calmly accept it because in our hearts, you are the most important."
Xue Baochai said softly, "So, do it without worry."
Sun Lang grunted. "I understand … don't worry."
"I've always been at ease." Sister Bao smiled. "Then go."
"Before that, I want to give you something."
Sun Lang pointed at the sword in Xue Baochai's hand. "Give me the sword."
Madam Xing had been assassinated and the Dowager Duchess had fainted. The situation in the Rongguo Manor had reached its most tense moment. The entire manor had implemented the highest level of martial law. Even when entering and exiting the Dowager Duchess's room, Xue Baochai and the others carried weapons in case of an emergency. Now, she had a sword of extraordinary quality tied to her waist.
Hearing this, Sister Bao untied the sword in her hand and handed it to Sun Lang, sheathed and all.
After handing over the sword, Xue Baochai felt her vision blur. Sun Lang had already unsheathed the sword. The tip of the sword did not give off any sword light, nor did it make any sound.
However, in Sister Bao's eyes, when the sword was in Sun Lang's hand, it seemed to have a spirit of its own.
Although the sword was made by a famous craftsman, it was only a treasure among ordinary metals. In terms of sharpness and power, it naturally could not be compared to the Imperial Army's. However, when it was in Sun Lang's hands, everything was different. This was because the wielder of the sword was the strongest Sword Saint in the world. Even if it was the crudest metal sword, in the hands of a true expert, it could unleash a terrifying power that could destroy gold and break jade.
Sun Lang shook the sword. Then, the slender and tough body of the sword softened and came out of the sword guard. The blade of the sword even turned into something similar to liquid. It was a flowing metal that was controlled by an invisible force, reshaping its shape in the air and even changing its volume.
Sun Lang held the hilt of the sword in his right hand and the scabbard in his left. At this moment, his hands loosened, and the hilt and scabbard also floated in the air. Then, he waved his hand, and the soil in the garden not far away slowly rose. Some tiny particles floated up from the soil. They did not look like soil, but something else.
Those particles flew over quickly and merged into the liquefied blade, into the slots of the sword guard, and even into the scabbard. The stream of metal that the blade of the sword had turned into was like a river that crossed the void. It floated in the air, flowing, twisting, and finally turned back into the shape of a sword. It was exactly the same as before.
However, Xue Baochai knew that this sword was no longer the same as before.
But … what was the point of this?
Turning an ordinary sword into a rare divine weapon. Although it was a dazzling power, no matter how sharp the metal was, it could not be compared to the Imperial Army. If she were to encounter a fierce battle, she would definitely summon the Imperial Army directly. She would not need this sword.
She asked, "What are you doing?"
Sun Lang replied, "A container."
The blade returned to the sword guard and fell into Sun Lang's hand. He reached out and touched the blade. Then, a slight but terrifying change appeared on the sword. It finally could not help but let out a faint trembling sound. Then, it disappeared without a trace. Sun Lang had returned the sword to the scabbard as quickly as possible.
Then, he returned the sword to Xue Baochai.
Sister Bao took the sword, and her expression immediately changed. As a high-ranking general of the Empire, she was also in charge of the powerful Imperial Army. It was because of this that she knew what was good for her. At this moment, she felt that she was holding a calm but terrifying sun in her hand. Endless light and heat were bound in a small shell.
Her voice trembled as she asked, "What is this?"
Sun Lang concisely said, "This is the Gold Glory Sacred Sword … It had originally merged into Bai Yuwei's body. He used the last bit of his soul and glory to reforge it. It has substance but is formless. So, if you want to use it, you will need a container that can hold it …"
Xue Baochai was very smart. She understood at once. "Self-defense?"
"Yes."
Sun Lang said, "Although I feel that you will probably not be in danger, Madam Xing's matter reminded me that I cannot place my hopes on the enemy's understanding. In these few days, you and Pin 'er will guard the Old Madam. Don't go anywhere and don't let your guard down.
Although Pin 'er's personality is colder than yours, she is a bit naive in some matters. It is easy for her to slack off in unexpected places. You are different, so I will give this sword to you. "
Sister Bao rolled her eyes. "Are you saying that I appear to be friendly on the surface and treat everyone well, but in my heart, I have never truly trusted anyone and am a heartless woman with a warm and cold face?"
Sun Lang smiled slightly. "You trust me, don't you?"
Xue Baochai was startled. She reached out and tapped Sun Lang's forehead. "You've progressed quite quickly."
Sun Lang withdrew his smile. "So, I'll leave it to you. Since we have already treated each other with sincerity and you have also made a request of me, I will also make a request of you."
"For me, the Old Madam Shi is an obsession of mine, a beautiful memory of the past. Although the memory is beautiful and the old woman is kind, in the end, it cannot compare to the two of you. I am Sun Lang and not Jia Ying. You are the people I must protect. In my heart, you surpass everything in the Rongguo manor."
Sun Lang said in a low voice, "So, no matter when or where, I must first ensure my own safety. You wish for me to live well, but you are the source of my peace … do you understand?"
Xue Baochai pursed her lips and smiled. "We?
Are you talking about me and Pin 'er? "
Sun Lang used his finger to scratch his face. "In this kind of situation, let's not talk about other things that spoil the mood."
He took two steps back. "Then, I'll leave first."
Xue Baochai unconsciously asked, "What are you going to do?"
"Of course, I'm going to have a good contest with an old friend."