"Don't blame yourself. Blame me. I should have paid more attention..."
As she spoke, Yao'an quieted down. Xu Shiling quickly took a medicine bottle out of his pouch and asked for a bowl of hot water. He dissolved a pill in the water and, joining forces with Chen Song to hold Yao'an down, managed to feed him the bowl of medicine.
This medicine was made by a renowned physician and would take effect quickly. However, until it did, the family remained anxious and stayed together to watch over the boy.
After guarding him for quite a while, they heard footsteps outside. Xu Shiling's trusted attendant brought a man to the door.
"Sir, the post house manager said the nearest village to the station is over ten miles away. There is a doctor there, but his medical skills are mediocre. Only those waiting for death would invite him to their homes."
