freenovelworld Chapter 569: Our Li Family Lineage is About to End
Chapter 569: Our Li Family Lineage is About to End
Long Jinyan stood in the courtyard, his chest heaving violently as he gasped for breath. Sweat poured from his forehead, trickling down his cheeks and dripping onto the stone pavement beneath his feet. His face still bore the traces of lingering panic.
Fang Xiaoxin was extremely anxious. She took a few steps forward, grabbed Long Jinyan's arm with both hands, and asked urgently, "Long Jinyan, what exactly happened? Don't be so alarmed, tell me clearly!"
Her voice trembled slightly with anxiety, and her eyes were fixed on Long Jinyan, as if trying to see the answer directly from his face.
Long Jinyan wiped the large beads of sweat from his forehead, his hands still trembling slightly, and said vividly while gesturing, "I just heard people talking on the street."
It is said that on his way to our Fang family courtyard, Li Renyi saw several sons of officials surrounding an ordinary woman from her maternal family, humiliating her at will.
The woman trembled with fear and kept pleading, but those people were unmoved and became even more outrageous! As Long Jinyan said this, his eyes widened and his face was full of indignation, as if the scene was really playing out in front of him.
"You all know Li Renyi's temper. Although he is a bit of a playboy, he is the most righteous and intolerant of evil. How could he tolerate such bullying?"
Without a word, he frowned, charged forward, and shouted at the men to stop immediately!
As Long Jinyan spoke, he imitated Li Renyi's indignant expression and clenched his fist.
"and then?"
Liu Ruyan listened intently, her eyes wide open, anxiously pressing for answers, her face full of tension and curiosity.
"And then! Those sons of officials became incredibly arrogant, practically strutting around with their noses in the air!"
They didn't take Li Renyi, the heir of the Marquis of Jing'an, seriously at all.
Instead of restraining themselves, they took advantage of their connection with the First Prince, Pei Zuo. They exchanged glances, their faces contorted with malice, and swarmed forward, punching and kicking Li Renyi!
Long Jinyan's voice rose with excitement, and his hands waved in the air as if he were fighting with those villains.
"Although Li Renyi fought back with all his might, he was outnumbered and beaten so badly that he was unable to fight back. In the end, he collapsed to the ground, half dead!"
When I heard the news, I was extremely anxious, so I rushed back to tell you!
After saying this, Long took a few more heavy breaths, his chest heaving violently, as if he had just gone through a fierce battle.
Upon hearing this, Fang Xiaoxiao's brows furrowed into a deep frown, and her first thought was to go to the Jing'an Marquis's residence to check on the situation.
She bit her lower lip slightly, her eyes revealing determination and worry, and said, "No, we have to go to the Marquis of Jing'an's residence right away."
Upon hearing that there was something exciting to see, Liu Ruyan became interested as well. Her eyes sparkled with excitement, and she quickly said, "I want to go too! I can't miss something like this."
At this moment, Li Wan'er stood aside, saying nothing.
Her hands unconsciously gripped the hem of her clothes, her fingers turning white from the force, and the veins on the back of her hands bulging slightly.
Her eyes gradually turned red, and tears welled up in them, as if they were about to spill over at any moment.
She lowered her head slightly, trying to hide her emotions, but everyone was so shocked by the news brought by Long Jinyan that no one noticed her subtle change.
Soon, the group boarded a carriage and hurried towards the Jing'an Marquis's residence.
Along the way, the carriage sped along, its wheels rolling and kicking up clouds of dust. The horses' hooves pounded the ground with rapid, powerful clatter, and the passengers' hearts, like the swirling dust, were filled with unease.
Fang Xiaoxiao frowned, glancing out the window every now and then, silently praying that Li Renyi would be safe and sound.
Liu Ruyan sat to the side, still excited, but also infected by the tense atmosphere, and her face showed a bit of worry.
Li Wan'er sat quietly in the corner, her hands clenched tightly together until her knuckles turned white. Her gaze was fixed blankly out the window, her thoughts already drifting to Li Renyi's side.
Upon arriving at the Jing'an Marquis's residence, they saw the Marquis anxiously accompanying his wife, standing by the bedside watching the doctor treat Li Renyi.
Li Renyi lay on the bed, his face as pale as paper, devoid of any color, with a trace of dried blood still clinging to the corner of his mouth, making him look particularly shocking.
His body was wrapped in bandages in many places, and he looked very weak, as if a gust of wind could blow him over.
When Marquis Jing'an saw Fang Xiaoxiao and the others appear, he merely nodded slightly and greeted them politely before turning his attention back to his son. His eyes were filled with worry and heartache, and he murmured to himself from time to time, "Son, you must hold on."
The doctor walked solemnly to Li Renyi's bedside, slowly extended his hand, gently placed his fingers on Li Renyi's wrist, and began to take his pulse.
For a moment, the room was so quiet that only the doctor's steady breathing and the occasional birdsong from outside the window could be heard.
Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the doctor, as if he held the key to Li Renyi's life or death in his hands.
After a long while, the doctor withdrew his hand, slowly shook his head, his brows furrowed into a deep "川" shape, his face full of helplessness and sorrow.
His gaze shifted from Li Renyi's bloodless face to the Marquis of Jing'an and his wife, his voice low and hoarse: "The young master's injuries are extremely serious. He has multiple fractures, internal organ damage of varying degrees, and, most critically, severe brain injury."
Currently, the only conservative treatment we can offer is medication to gradually alleviate his physical pain and promote wound healing.
As the doctor spoke, he sighed softly, a sigh that seemed to contain endless helplessness.
The Marquis of Jing'an's face turned even paler. He took a step forward, gripped the doctor's arm tightly with both hands, and said in an urgent and trembling voice, "Doctor, please tell me quickly, when will my son wake up?"
His eyes were filled with anticipation, as if Li Renyi would wake up immediately if the doctor gave him a specific time.
The doctor shook his head helplessly again, his eyes filled with pity: "My lord, I'm afraid it depends on fate. The young master's brain damage is extremely severe. The brain is the most complex and mysterious organ in the human body. With today's medical technology, most doctors wouldn't dare to operate on the brain."
The brain contains a complex network of nerves and blood vessels, and the slightest mistake could endanger the crown prince's life.
Therefore, we cannot be certain when the Crown Prince will wake up, or even if he will wake up at all.
As the doctor spoke, he slowly lowered his head, as if ashamed of his powerlessness.
His words struck like a bolt from the blue, causing Madam Li to collapse to the ground and faint instantly.
Marquis Jing'an seemed to have all his strength drained away, staggering back a few steps, muttering repeatedly, "It's over, it's over, our Li family line is going to end..."
His voice was filled with despair and helplessness, as if the whole world had collapsed at that moment.
Just then, Li Wan'er, who had been standing silently to the side with tears streaming down her face, suddenly had a determined look in her eyes. She quickly stepped forward and anxiously asked the doctor, "Doctor, please, is there any other way to save Li Renyi? I'll do anything to save him."
Her voice was filled with tears and pleading.
The old doctor was a renowned physician in the capital, possessing superb medical skills and having witnessed countless life-and-death situations.
Looking into Li Wan'er's expectant eyes, he felt a pang of sadness. He sighed softly and said, "There is... a solution. I have a senior brother whose medical skills are far superior to mine, especially in the treatment of brain diseases and external injuries, where he has unique insights and methods."
He has cured some patients who were thought to have terminal illnesses; perhaps he has a way to save the Crown Prince.
Upon hearing this, Marquis Jing'an felt as if he had grasped the last straw. He rushed forward, grabbed the old doctor's hands tightly, and looked on with hope in his eyes: "Doctor, please, please ask your senior brother to come and save my son."
No matter the cost, I'm willing to give it all, even if it means going bankrupt!
His voice became somewhat hoarse with excitement.
The old doctor quickly waved his hand and said solemnly, "My lord, it's not about money. My senior brother is very stubborn. He usually only focuses on studying medicine and doesn't care much about fame or fortune."
He lives deep in the mountains, leading a secluded and peaceful life, and it's very difficult for ordinary people to persuade him to come. Moreover, even if we find him, whether he'd be willing to help is still uncertain.
As the old doctor spoke, a helpless expression returned to his face, as if he had already foreseen the difficulty of persuading his senior brother to come out of seclusion.