novelhk Chapter 266 Ancient Heritage
Chapter 266 Ancient Heritage
Chapter 266 Ancient Heritage
Fortunately, Long Lin and his men had only taken away valuable gold, silver, and jewelry, leaving many medicinal herbs, cloth, and other items untouched. Yun Xiaoling, accompanied by his second son, Yun Junche, all the male attendants, and Li Yun, quickly rushed to the main hall door. However, when they pushed open the door, the sight before them stunned everyone—the wooden boat that had been docked by the river had vanished.
"Everyone, check for gunpowder around you. If you find any, extinguish it immediately," Yun Xiaoling commanded calmly. "Also, find some wood and cloth, and quickly prepare hot water. Tang Ling, Tang Yi, go figure out how to build a raft. We need to get back as soon as possible."
He glanced around, his gaze finally landing on Yun Junche: "Let's go upstream and check, the wooden boat should still be there. We can't delay any longer, Ling'er is receiving treatment, we need to leave as soon as possible."
Yun Xiaoling's arrangements were simple and effective, and his followers sprang into action, searching for gunpowder and wood. Li Yun followed closely behind, anxiously inquiring about the situation. Everyone understood that this situation was complex and dangerous, and they had to extricate themselves quickly to buy more time for Lu Ling'er's treatment.
Meanwhile, in the main hall, Gu Yazhu and her maids busied themselves with work. Feng Xinying instructed Yinping and Yinshuang to carefully place a cloth under Lu Ling'er's body in preparation for the upcoming surgery. Guli, with a solemn expression, resolutely drove her husband and sons out. Even Yun Junrui, who refused to leave, was forcibly dragged away by Feng Jingxuan and Feng Jingyan. Gu Yazhu, Fudong, and Zhishu remained in the hall, dedicatedly assisting Guli and complying with her every command.
Yun Junrui's pent-up anxiety finally erupted. His gaze remained fixed on Lu Ling'er, filled with pain and reluctance. Lu Ling'er, in turn, gazed back at him, her eyes gentle yet resolute, as if bidding a silent farewell. The two seemed to share an unspoken understanding, a vague feeling that this might be the last time they would see each other in this lifetime.
"Ling'er, listen. I'm going to perform a Caesarian section on you now. This is the only way." Guli held her daughter's hand tightly, her eyes full of determination. "You're too weak to give birth naturally, and the baby can't wait any longer. I'll give you some ginseng. Put it in your mouth and endure the pain. Don't use Ma Fei San. Everyone, help hold her hands and feet. Don't let her move."
Guli's voice carried a subtle hint of pain. She knew it was an extremely dangerous decision—performing a cesarean section without Ma Fei San would be tantamount to risking her life. Lu Ling'er was extremely weak, with almost no resistance. Guli knew she had to take the risk, her eyes filled with deep affection and determination for her daughter.
"Mother...save them..." Lu Linger spoke weakly, her eyes full of pain and worry, "Save the children..." She felt that she could not hold on any longer, and the only wish in her heart was that the children would be safe.
"Don't worry, mother will definitely save them." Guli's eyes glistened with tears, but her voice remained firm. "They'll be fine." She knew that without a cesarean section, the child wouldn't be born safely, but she also knew that doing so would endanger Lu Ling'er's life. Without the aid of Ma Fei San, the operation was extremely risky. Yet, Guli's heart was filled with determination; she would never allow the tragedy of her previous life to repeat itself.
She remembered clearly that Lu Ling'er had passed away at this very moment in her previous life, unable to save her life. The grief was unforgettable, and Guli knew she couldn't let her daughter's fate be ruthlessly swallowed in this life. Even if the road ahead was filled with danger, she had to fight for her daughter and these little lives.
Guli quickly removed the first egg from Lu Ling'er's body. At that moment, a dazzling purple beam of light suddenly appeared in the sky, as if the very heavens and earth were trembling with joy at the birth of a new life. Purple light streamed down from the clouds, enveloping the entire hall in a sacred aura. Hundreds of birds fluttered their wings and flew, circling the hall's roof, as if offering the most tender welcome to the little phoenix.
Gu Yazhu, Fudong, and Zhishu, all present, looked up in shock at the incredible scene before them, their faces filled with deep wonder and awe. Gu Yazhu couldn't help but whisper, "What...what's going on?" Her voice trembled slightly, as if the scene before her was beyond her comprehension.
Guli smiled softly, her eyes filled with tenderness and a mother's pride. She explained calmly, "Feng Yi is the Phoenix Emperor, I am the Phoenix Queen, and Ling'er is the phoenix cub. Therefore, her child will be born as an egg. This inherited bloodline must be incubated by the father himself within two weeks—this is our clan's custom." Her words were gentle, yet revealing an immense pride in her family's bloodline.
As she finished her words, Feng Xinying had already instructed Yinping and Yinshuang to carefully pad the bottom of the golden egg with fine cloth and gently place it in the bamboo basket. The small golden egg shimmered softly in the cloth, as if it contained a beating heart, giving people a sense of vibrant vitality, quiet yet full of anticipation.
Gu Yazhu looked at the golden egg with a deep awe in her eyes. She couldn't help but sigh, this small golden egg not only symbolized the arrival of a new life, but also carried the inheritance of an ancient bloodline, a miracle that had remained unchanged for thousands of years.