When Chu Yuqin opened her eyes again, the emotions in her eyes had become complicated.

"Xiao Chenyi, please get up." Chu Yuqin's voice softened a little.

Xiao Chenyi looked at Chu Yuqin in surprise, then slowly stood up. His body was a little stiff, as if he had not yet completely recovered from the tension.

"I will consider visiting Old Madam Xiao, but that doesn't mean I forgive you." Chu Yuqin said slowly, her eyes fixed on Xiao Chenyi, as if trying to see his inner thoughts from his expression.

Now, Xiao Yuner has been brought to justice, and the Xiao family has long lost its glory.

But no matter what, Old Madam Xiao had indeed treated her well.

Now that Old Madam Xiao is seriously ill, it is reasonable for her to go and visit her.

Xiao Chenyi nodded quickly, with a hint of surprise and gratitude in his eyes. "Thank you, Queen. As long as you are willing to visit my grandmother, I will be grateful."

Chu Yuqin waved her hand gently, indicating that Xiao Chenyi could leave. "You go back first. After I have arranged the affairs in the palace, I will go to the Xiao family to visit the old lady."

Xiao Chenyi bowed again, then turned and left Fengyi Palace. His steps were a little heavy, but he felt a little relieved in his heart.

He knew that this was his only chance and he had to seize it to let Chu Yuqin see his change and sincerity.

After Xiao Chenyi left the palace, he still couldn't calm down.

He recalled the conversation he had just had with Chu Yuqin, and his heart was filled with regret and self-blame.

He knew that what he had done in the past had caused great harm to Chu Yuqin, and now he had to make up for his mistakes with actions.

He quickened his pace, rushed back to the Xiao family, and began to prepare to welcome Chu Yuqin's arrival.

He ordered his servants to clean the room and prepare the best medicinal herbs and food, hoping that Chu Yuqin could feel the Xiao family's sincerity and changes.

When Chu Yuqin once again stepped into the familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar door of the Xiao family, memories of the past flooded into her mind like a tide.

With mixed feelings, she slowly walked towards Madam Xiao's room, led by everyone's nervous but respectful gazes.

The room was filled with a strong smell of medicine. Old Madam Xiao lay weakly on the sickbed. Her face was as pale as a withered autumn leaf, and her breath was so weak that it seemed as if it would dissipate at any time.

Hearing the footsteps, Old Madam Xiao slightly opened her cloudy eyes. The moment she saw Chu Yuqin, a trace of disbelief flashed across her eyes, and then endless guilt and excitement surged up in her eyes.

Chu Yuqin walked gently to the bedside and looked at the haggard appearance of Old Madam Xiao, and a trace of pity arose in her heart.

Madam Xiao heard the noise and slowly opened her eyes. When she saw Chu Yuqin, a hint of surprise and excitement flashed in her eyes.

She struggled to sit up, and Chu Yuqin quickly supported her and said, "Old Madam, please don't move. Just lie down."

Madam Xiao held Chu Yuqin's hand tightly and said weakly, "My Queen, I'm so happy that you can come. It's our Xiao family who let you down. I feel guilty all the time."

Chu Yuqin sighed softly and said, "Old Madam, don't say that."

Madam Xiao's voice was weak and trembling, and she said with deep guilt: "Empress, it is our Xiao family who has let you down. I regret that I did not protect you well in the beginning. During those days in the Xiao family, you suffered so much injustice. My heart feels as if it is being stabbed by thousands of needles."

As she spoke, tears rolled down from the corners of her wrinkled eyes.

Chu Yuqin sighed softly and said, "Old Madam, let's not talk about the past anymore. Just take care of yourself."

Madam Xiao held Chu Yuqin's hand tightly and refused to let go, and continued, "No, Yuqin, I must say it. I watched you marry into the Xiao family from an innocent and kind girl. We should have made you happy, but our Xiao family didn't do that. My grandson was confused and did so many things to hurt you. As a grandmother, I am also responsible. I only hope that you can forgive our Xiao family, even a little bit."

Chu Yuqin looked at Madam Xiao's extremely guilty expression, and her heart was slightly moved, but the pain she had experienced in the past could not be easily erased.

She was silent for a moment, and finally said softly: "Old Madam, you should rest and recuperate, and don't think about other things for now."

Upon hearing this, Madam Xiao looked at Chu Yuqin with red eyes. Her lips trembled a few times, then she slowly closed her eyes and exhaled a long breath.

"My Queen, I know..."

Before she could finish her words, she suddenly fainted on the bed.

"Old lady!"

"Call the court doctor!"

A panicked shout echoed throughout the yard.

Soon, the court doctor rushed over with a medicine box on his back. He checked the old lady's condition, then shook his head and said, "The old lady's pulse is very disordered and her condition is critical. If it's a little later, I'm afraid there will be no way to save her."

After hearing these words, the people in the room fell silent, and everyone understood what the court doctor meant.

Xiao Chenyi's brows were furrowed into a "川" shape. He didn't expect the old lady's condition to deteriorate so badly. He gritted his teeth and asked, "House Doctor, what disease does the old lady have?"

The doctor hesitated for a moment, then said, "The old lady is old and in serious physical condition. Although she has been relying on various precious medicinal herbs to stay alive these years, after being stimulated this time, her old illness relapsed, and her depression led to the development of this disease. It is a miracle that she can hold on until now. I am afraid..."

Xiao Chenyi's face turned pale and he almost fell to the ground. He suppressed his inner grief and anger and said with gritted teeth: "You must save the old lady! If you can't cure the old lady, I will kill you!"

The court doctor was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. He immediately said, "Please rest assured, young general. The old lady is blessed by heaven and will definitely survive this."

Chu Yuqin looked at Xiao Chenyi who was kneeling in front of her, and a complex emotion flashed through her heart.

All the past events flashed through her mind, but when her gaze shifted to Old Madam Xiao, who was breathing weakly on the hospital bed, the compassion in her heart finally prevailed.

She sighed slightly and said, "Get up, I'll try my best."

Chu Yuqin asked everyone to leave the room, leaving only herself and Old Madam Xiao inside.

She sat gently beside the bed and carefully felt Madam Xiao's pulse.

The disordered pulse was like waves in a storm, turbulent and irregular. It was indeed as the court physician had said, the situation was very critical.

Chu Yuqin took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and then opened the medicine box she had brought with her.

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