Chapter 4, Saving People

As Jia Huan's "childish words" echoed, the wailing of the old woman holding a bloodied man on the ground grew increasingly mournful, and the surrounding onlookers glared back in anger

However, just as Jia Cong turned to leave, the heart-wrenching and piercing cries of the old woman reached his ears

Jia Cong exerted effort to push through the crowd and exclaimed loudly

At that moment, the Ni family's main gate suddenly opened, and the two middle-aged men who had entered to help walked out with expressions of astonishment and excitement

This child, why have you come back again? At such a young age, why aren't you hurrying home instead of watching the commotion?

Jia Cong paid no attention and simply squeezed in.

However, even if it ultimately proves impossible to save him, Jia Cong can ensure that Ni Er regains consciousness for a period of time to convey his final words to his mother

Especially in this era

Surrounded by no one, various exquisite porcelain vases with floral arrangements are placed, along with a glass screen.

A large quilt in the color of autumn fragrance and patterned with golden pythons is spread across the bed, upon which sits a young woman in her twenties.

The colors are striking and compelling, radiantly beautiful beyond comparison

Suddenly, a young girl wearing a small beaded hairpin and dressed in a blue skirt appeared under the corridor

Upon hearing this, she asked lightly, "What is she here for?"

At this moment, one would have died early, and the complexion would only be waxy yellow

Indeed, the fields and house of Madam Lin have all been sent to the gambling den by her son, yet he remains unsatisfied, insisting on taking another two hundred taels of silver from her. Madam Lin, having no other options, sought help from Ni Er. Unexpectedly, this has led to a life-threatening disaster.

However, Jia Huan felt regret and complained that Jia Zong was too playful, wondering why he did not take him along

All the instruments and equipment necessary for emergency surgery are absent, most importantly the tracheal cannula, and there is also a lack of sterilization equipment

The majority of the onlookers criticized him, but fortunately, a few middle-aged men with somewhat aged appearances, although they looked at Jia Cong with suspicion, ultimately lent a helping hand and carried Ni Er into the house

Ping'er followed behind and laughed, saying: "This is just your overthinking; everyone in the clan praises grandmother for her capability and skills, even more so than the second master."

Therefore, he concluded that Ni Er might not have had his carotid artery severed, but rather had only sustained a wound to his trachea, which resulted in his inability to breathe and the appearance of cyanosis.

These are entirely two different concepts

Ping'er laughed and said: "Alright! What use is there in saying all this? If you don't seek discomfort for yourself, you really can disregard your reputation, can't you?"

Jia Cong, come quickly, come quickly and take a look! There has been a murder!

Upon hearing this, Wang Xifeng's eyes flashed with a hint of impatience as she remarked, "Just adding to the chaos"

This person is none other than the renowned Wang Xifeng from the Dream of the Red Chamber

As for Jia Cong being able to save people, I wouldn't believe it even if Jia Huan were killed

Instead, he recalled his mother from his previous life

Jia Huan, feeling defiant, exclaimed loudly: "Don't try to fool me; my neck is about to break, and the blood is like that of a slaughtered chicken... umm!"

When the common people around heard that he was the young master of the Duke of Rong's residence, they all regarded him with a sense of reverence

However, both Jia Huan and Zhao Guoji felt somewhat unsettled in their hearts

It has become rather mischievous

... ...

She wore a golden silk eight-treasure hairpin adorned with pearls, styled with a morning sun five phoenix hairpin, and was dressed in a large red satin gown embroidered with butterflies and flowers in gold thread.

Half an hour had passed, yet the entrance of the alley remained crowded with people

However, upon hearing Jia Huan's surprised shout in such an environment, Jia Cong's heart lifted again

He can only randomly seek some substitutes, treating a dead horse as if it were alive.

It is precisely that, carefully colliding with the guests

Zhao Guoji has not yet agreed, and Jia Huan jumped up, shouting: "Jia Cong, what are you planning to do? Do you want to go watch the excitement by yourself?"

Located three streets away from the South Hutong Market, on the north side of the hanging flower gate of Rongguo Mansion, there is a small courtyard house.

The surrounding crowd suddenly fell silent, even Jia Huan, who had squeezed in again, stared wide-eyed.

Whose child is this, coming here to cause trouble at this hour

Moreover, given the awkward position of Jia Cong, should any trouble arise, the Jia family may not necessarily pay attention to it

The young woman sitting behind the beauty table slightly furrowed her brows as she raised her head, revealing an exceptionally beautiful face

Ni Erniang looked at Jia Cong, who said little in response, only stating: "First save the person, then we can talk"

In the front hall of the pavilion, there is a concubine's couch and a beauty's table

Because there is a "noble person" in Ni Er's family

However, the voices of doubt have diminished significantly

Jia Cong, still a young lad, nimbly squeezed through the crowd to the mouth of the alley where the incident occurred, and saw Jia Huan waving at him with an excited expression on his face

Jia Cong gave Zhao Guoji a glance, and the usually taciturn Zhao Guoji hurriedly covered Jia Huan's foul mouth

The messenger was her personal maid, who had grown up by her side since childhood. When she married into the Jia family, she became a maid accompanying the dowry, named Ping'er

Although she had no idea whether Jia Cong was capable of anything, she only wanted to grasp the last straw of hope

Upon hearing this, Wang Xifeng halted her steps, turned her head, and let out a cold laugh, gritting her teeth as she said: "Do you have the ability? If it weren't for the fact that they made reasonable requests, and we adhered to the rules, would we have the current reputation? Sometimes, I would rather not have such a good reputation"

If the carotid artery is severed, death typically occurs within six minutes or even sooner

It is not that I am proud of Jia Cong, but rather of his background

As expected, many people around glared at me with anger

After the various maids and servants nodded with a smile, they entered the hall and softly said to the young woman behind the beauty's table: "Second Madam, Madam Huang from the East Alley has arrived and wishes to see you"

Jia Cong shook his head, realizing there was no time to persuade him, and turned back to the scene.

The old lady was on the verge of fainting from crying, trembling all over, desperately trying to cover her son Ni Er's neck to stop the bleeding, but it was of no avail

You are dead, how can your mother still live

My son

Beaded curtains hang down, smoke wafts gently, and a delicate fragrance envelops the senses

The old woman holding Ni Er trembled all over

The person who was pushed away by him expressed their displeasure and accused him

It is merely a gaze emanating from a pair of phoenix eyes, slightly sharp, instilling a sense of fear in those who behold it

Will I also hold his overworked body like this, crying in such a manner...

Indeed, indeed, it is lawless and chaotic. It is just that Ni Er's mother is too pitiful, such a good person...

Let it be, let it be

... ...

Son of a mother

Wang Xifeng let out a helpless sigh, said no more, and led Ping'er along with several maids and servants towards the guest reception hall ahead

The two constables from the Chang'an County office, who hurried over upon learning of the murder case, were patiently waiting outside the door of Ni Er's house.

Another person said: "Who says otherwise! As long as you are in the neighborhood, if there is something to say, there is no one who wouldn't help. This time, the incident happened while helping Mrs. Lin look for her son at the Fuhua gambling den. That Fuhua gambling den is truly despicable, it doesn't stop until it has ruined families."

Oh, my son!

The ground is in disarray, with blood everywhere

Upon hearing this, Jia Cong found himself unable to take another step.

Everyone understands that Ni Er is going to die

In the outdoor corridor, about ten well-dressed matrons and maids stood in a neat row.

Relatively speaking, it is only the trachea that has been cut, so the severity is somewhat less.

Although the people around him were annoyed, they could see that despite his young age, his demeanor and bearing were exceptional, and they were unwilling to make things difficult for him, thus giving him some space to pass.

Each person stood with their hands bound, holding their breath and waiting in silence

In the crowd, Jia Huan stood there like a proud rooster.

He greatly enjoys this attention and respect

This gambling is truly untouchable! It is detestable how those people have become so arrogant, even going so far as to commit murder right at someone's doorstep

The people around also began to sigh, one person said: "Alas, although Ni Er is usually overbearing and spends money lavishly at the gambling den, he is most filial to his elderly mother and possesses a strong sense of righteousness."

Having said that, he let out a cold snort again

Is it possible?

He stepped forward and admonished, "Do not speak carelessly; others may not necessarily be dead. They may have just been injured. It is crucial for everyone to focus on saving lives!"

What he is thinking about in his mind are not these people

Jia Cong nodded apologetically to those around him and was about to leave with Jia Huan.

The reason Jia Cong dared to turn back was that he discovered that although Ni Er had bled profusely, his complexion was not pale; instead, it appeared purple.

Of course, the time is still very urgent now

That being said, he still stood up and said while walking, "Let's go take a look at these aunts from the clan; none of them should be neglected. Otherwise, who knows how they might talk behind our backs."

Call ... ...

Suppressing the intense turmoil within, after closing his eyes and taking a deep breath, Jia Cong opened his eyes and said to Zhao Guoji: "First, send Jia Huan back to the residence"

Seeing that he was unoccupied, Jia Cong first set down the pastries. If Jia Huan were to encounter trouble, not only would he be unable to bear it, but his own situation would inevitably worsen.

This unfortunate child

Upon hearing what Jia Cong said, the onlookers suddenly remembered and hurriedly urged, "Yes, yes, saving the person is the priority! Ni Er's mother, quickly find a doctor to take a look!"

Once he squeezed into the circle, he exclaimed loudly: "Although I am young, I have learned some emergency rescue techniques of the Yellow Emperor. This Ni Er has had his carotid artery severed. If we do not provide urgent care, he will die in no more than another fifteen minutes. I kindly ask those with strength to help carry him into the clean room so that I may administer treatment"

Although some people around went to seek a doctor, it was merely to express their goodwill

Zhao Guoji felt resentful towards Jia Cong for being so reckless and mischievous, as matters of life and death are of utmost importance and should not be treated lightly

Ping'er had a gentle appearance and said softly, "She doesn't look very well; perhaps something is troubling her."

This is the greatest regret of Jia Cong's previous life

Although Jia Cong's status in the Jia family is even lower than that of a respectable servant, in the eyes of ordinary people and the county officials, he is still regarded as a noble person, not to be disturbed