Chapter 678: Unable to Protect
Chapter 678: Unable to Protect
Nier opened her mouth and finally called out the princess's name with difficulty.
"Wan... Wan..." Ni'er's voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible.
When the princess heard Nier call out her name, the smile on her face became even brighter.
She put her hands on her waist and nodded with satisfaction.
"That's right. If you have any instructions, please come to me."
The princess' tone was light and cheerful, making it seem like she was genuinely happy to help.
Since it was the princess's order, Ni'er naturally didn't dare to disobey in the slightest, so she said, "Then please... Wanwan, go and untie the bandage on the general's arm."
However, the princess never did such a thing.
You know, in the past, it was always others who served her. When had she ever served others?
So, the princess thought that this was just a simple matter, but who knew it would be so difficult to implement in practice.
The bandage seemed to be tightly connected to the general's arm and could not be untied no matter what.
At this time, Nier had already dissolved half of the medicine in water, but the princess still failed to successfully remove the bandage.
The princess couldn't help but feel anxious, and at the same time, she felt a little overwhelmed.
"Nier, am I too clumsy? I can't even do such a small thing." There was a hint of frustration and self-blame in the princess' voice.
Seeing this, Nier hurried to the princess' side and comforted her softly:
"How could that be? Wanwan, don't worry, just take your time. If it really doesn't work, you can use scissors to cut the bandage."
The princess' eyes suddenly lit up. "That's a great idea!"
After saying that, the princess picked up the scissors beside her without hesitation, and quickly and decisively cut the knot on the bandage, and the bandage was untied one circle at a time.
However, when the bandage was completely opened, the scene inside made the princess and Nier gasp.
The skin that should have been healthy now presented a disgusting scene - rotten, smelly, and festering, as if it had been invaded by some terrible bacteria.
The princess's hands trembled involuntarily. She could not bear the stench and the horrific wound, so she turned her head away and began to retch.
Although Nier was also frightened by the scene, she still suppressed her inner discomfort and stared at the wound, afraid of missing any details.
It took a long time for the princess to come to her senses. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
Ni'er looked at General Li with suspicion and asked, "How did those doctors treat your wound? How did it become like this?"
General Li looked down at his arm and saw that the wound was now bleeding again. He couldn't help but frown and look painful.
"The medicine the enemy used was too toxic. The doctor treated the wound well. I thought it would heal slowly, but who could have imagined it would turn out like this."
As General Li spoke, he gently pressed around the wound, trying to relieve the pain.
Seeing this, Ni'er couldn't help but sigh and said, "Fortunately, I arrived in time, otherwise your arm would really be lost."
After saying that, Ni'er prepared to apply medicine to General Li.
However, at this moment, there was a sudden noise outside the door, and then a soldier hurried in to report: "General, there are several imperial doctors outside who want to see you. They say that His Majesty has sent them specially to treat you."
General Li's expression changed slightly when he heard this.
He knew that these imperial physicians were all famous doctors in the capital, and that they were sent by His Majesty this time because he attached great importance to his injuries.
Ni'er naturally understood the interests involved, and she didn't want to put General Li in a difficult situation.
So he quickly said, "In that case, the princess and I will go down first. I will come back later to apply medicine to the general."
Prince Li had great confidence in Ni'er's medical skills. He secretly sighed in his heart that if he had not often consumed the medicinal food carefully prepared by Ni'er, he would probably be lying in a coffin now.
"No, just wait for a moment at the back." Prince Li turned around and ordered.
Nier and the princess moved behind the screen together. Not long after, they heard footsteps, and then several imperial doctors came in one after another.
These imperial doctors were not young, and after a long journey, their faces showed obvious fatigue.
Seeing this, General Li hurried forward and said, "Everyone, please sit down and rest."
However, these imperial doctors seemed a little reserved. They quickly waved their hands and said, "Let's just stand. This way we can feel more at ease."
Upon seeing this, Prince Li immediately ordered the soldiers to bring over some stools. He then said, "Hurry up and sit down! How can we properly examine the patient and feel the pulse while standing? Everyone, sit down and tell me what's going on."
At Prince Li's repeated insistence, several imperial doctors slowly sat down.
Everyone then gathered around Prince Li and carefully examined his arm. They kept frowning and shaking their heads as they looked, as if the situation was quite tricky.
Prince Li saw the scene before him, and his uneasiness grew stronger. Finally, unable to suppress his inner anxiety, he asked, "But the situation is not good?"
One of the imperial physicians looked embarrassed and said after hesitating for a moment, "Your Highness, I have been practicing medicine for so many years, but I have never seen such a strange poison." His voice revealed a hint of helplessness.
Prince Li's heart tightened, and he asked, "How strong is this poison?"
The imperial physician sighed and continued, "I'm afraid the poison has already penetrated deep into the bone marrow and is difficult to eradicate..."
His words were full of worry, and he didn't seem to have much hope of curing Prince Li's injuries.
During this period of time, more than one person told Prince Li that his arm might not be saved.
Although he had been mentally prepared, his heart still sank when this cruel fact was confirmed again.
Prince Li was silent for a moment, then slowly asked, "Is the arm gone?"
His voice was surprisingly calm, as if he had already accepted the outcome.
The imperial physician bowed and saluted, then replied solemnly, "Yes, Your Highness. Judging from the current situation, it is indeed the case."
Prince Li's expression remained calm. He narrowed his eyes slightly, as if thinking about something.
After a while, he suddenly said, "You all said that my arm cannot be cured, but someone told me that my arm can be cured."
The faces of several imperial doctors changed drastically, with cold sweat on their foreheads. They looked at each other in horror.
You know, this is the conclusion reached after a joint consultation among several imperial physicians!
Besides, this is the prince’s arm!
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