Ning Wan Wan’s heart tightened, thinking her grandmother had discovered her stealing medical records, and nervously asked, “What big mistake?”
Ning Lao Tai’s voice rose as she looked at her in disbelief, “Do you know that you have been in a coma for three full days? If you hadn’t woken up, you might have never woken up.”
She had actually been in a coma for three days?
Ning Wanwan sighed inwardly, surprised by her body’s fragility after nearly drowning.
“Grandmother, this is all my fault. I didn’t want to worry you, so I asked Fuyi and Zhanxiang to hide it.”
Ning Laotai retorted, “Those two wouldn’t dare to conceal anything from me.”
Ning Wanwan grabbed Ning Laotai’s hand and pouted, “Grandmother.”
Ning Laotai turned to the maidservant, “Let the two kneeling girls outside come in.”
A while later, Fuyi and Zhanxiang hurried in, supported each other, and knelt by the bed, calling out, “Miss!”
Seeing their tearful faces, Ning Wanwan felt self-blame. “I’m sorry for making you both suffer.”
Fuyi and Zhanxiang shook their heads, “Please don’t say that, Miss. We’re just grateful you’re awake.”
Ning Laotai glared at them, “Let this be a lesson. If you dare to be negligent again, I’ll have your families take you back.”
Fuyi and Zhanxiang kowtowed, “Yes.”
Ning Wanwan then decided to transcribe part of her medical records and consult several physicians for their opinions.
As soon as the thought was set, Ning Wanwan quickly found two sheets of ordinary xuan paper, copied several sections from the medical records, folded them, and placed them in her pouch.
At this moment, Fuyi had just brought in some pastries.
Ning Wanwan said, “The weather is nice today. I’ve been cooped up in the room. Fuyi, come and walk with me.”
Fuyi looked reproachful. “Miss, you’ve just recovered and want to go out. Your condition might worsen.”
Ning Wanwan pretended to be stern. “If you won’t accompany me, I’ll ask Zhanxiang to go with me.”
Fuyi sighed. “Alright, I’ll go. That Zhanxiang girl is too careless.”
*
In Qi Song, the women of Biandu loved to compete in beauty, and young women often vied for attention in the streets.
