The Rise of a General's Daughter-in-Law Doctor

After Li Muxia removed Consort Shu's uterus, she discovered that there were only two tumors in her uterus, but each one was more than ten centimeters in size. That's why Consort Shu's belly looked like she was seven or eight months pregnant.

While performing the procedure, Li Muxia explained the relevant medical knowledge to Shangguan Jingye. Finally, when it was time to suture, Li Muxia handed the suture needle to Shangguan Jingye, as they had agreed beforehand.

At first, Shangguan Jingye was not very supportive. After all, she was the emperor's concubine, and he had only practiced sewing on animals. Although his sewing skills had been praised by Li Muxia recently, he was still a little afraid when it came to actually sewing people.

What if I don't sew it up properly? If the Emperor blames me, wouldn't I be implicating my junior sister?

Seeing that Shangguan Jingye was still hesitating, Li Muxia spoke up, "Senior brother, if you don't take this step, do you really want to only practice on small animals?"

Shangguan Jingye looked at Li Muxia with difficulty and said, "I know, but this is the Emperor's concubine. If we fail, the consequences will be something we cannot afford."

Li Muxia: "What are you afraid of? Don't worry, I'm here for you."

Hearing Li Muxia say this, Shangguan Jingye had no more reservations and, with excitement, began his first human body suturing.

At first, he was a little nervous, but after a few stitches, Shangguan Jingye became more and more relaxed, and even showed signs of becoming addicted. When the stitching was finished, he was still a little reluctant to stop.

Li Muxia looked at the wound that Shangguan Jingye had stitched up. Although there were still some minor flaws, it was already perfect for a first attempt at stitching.

Li Muxia gave Shangguan Jingye a thumbs up, and Shangguan Jingye chuckled sheepishly.

The two cleaned up the operating room. Consort Shu had not yet woken up. Shangguan Jingye went out first to tell the Emperor and Nangong Yufeng, who were waiting outside, about the operation. Li Muxia could hear the Emperor's loud voice filled with joy from inside.

"Doctor Ye, Doctor Xia are indeed miraculous doctors. I will reward you handsomely. Now let me go in and see Consort Shu."

As he was about to walk inside, Shangguan Jingye quickly stopped the Emperor, saying, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Consort Shu is still unconscious. Moreover, Your Majesty carries bacteria, and Consort Shu's wound has not yet healed. Going in now might cause an infection to her wound."

Although the Emperor didn't quite understand what Shangguan Jingye meant by bacterial infection, he roughly knew that going in now would be bad for Consort Shu's wound, so he didn't go any further. Instead, he asked anxiously, "When can I go in?"

Following Li Muxia's instructions, Shangguan Jingye said, "We can do it once Consort Shu wakes up."

"When will Consort Shu wake up?"

Shangguan Jingye replied as Li Muxia had instructed, "That's not certain. It depends on the individual's drug resistance. However, it should be soon."

After hearing this, the emperor said nothing more and waited patiently outside.

Shangguan Jingye didn't go in again. He chatted with Nangong Yufeng outside the door and talked about the surgery.

Li Muxia stayed by Consort Shu's side until she woke up.

Consort Shu opened her eyes, still feeling the effects of the anesthesia. Li Muxia tried calling out a few times before Consort Shu's eyes focused on Li Muxia's face.

Her voice was still a little hoarse: "Dr. Xia, what's wrong with me..."

Li Muxia spoke gently, "Your Highness, we are still in the operating room. The surgery is over and very successful. How are you feeling now?"

Upon hearing Li Muxia's words, it was impossible for Consort Shu not to be happy. After taking a moment to examine herself, she realized that apart from being fully conscious, she couldn't feel anything in her body. She said somewhat flusteredly, "Doctor Xia, it seems like I have no sensation."

Li Muxia said with a smile, "Your Highness, there's no need to worry. It's just that the anesthesia hasn't worn off yet. It will be fine once the anesthesia wears off."

Consort Shu was relieved after hearing this.

Li Muxia continued, "After the anesthesia wears off, the wound may hurt a bit, but I will prescribe some painkillers for Your Majesty."

Consort Shu looked at Li Muxia with eyes full of affection, just like a kind mother-in-law looking at her satisfied daughter-in-law.

Li Muxia was unaware of Consort Shu's thoughts. Looking at Consort Shu, whose complexion had improved considerably, he said, "His Majesty was very worried about you and wanted to rush in to see you just now. However, you were not awake at that time, so he did not allow His Majesty to come in. Now that you are awake, you seem to be in good spirits. This humble subject will allow His Majesty to come in and talk to you for a while."

Seeing that Consort Shu nodded, Li Muxia turned and left.

Upon opening the door, one could see the Emperor and Nangong Yufeng waiting anxiously outside. The two greeted Li Muxia as she emerged.

The Emperor asked anxiously, "Xia Mu, how is Consort Shu now? May I go in and see her?"

Li Muxia looked at the worried Emperor and said, "Consort Shu has woken up and is in good spirits. Your Majesty and Prince Yu can go in and see her, but don't stay in there for too long. Consort Shu just had surgery and still needs to rest more."

Upon hearing Li Muxia's words, the Emperor rushed into the operating room. Nangong Yufeng followed him in. As he passed by Li Muxia, his eyes were filled with gratitude and a subtle emotion. He looked at Li Muxia and said, "Xia Mu, thank you."

Li Muxia smiled and said, "Go in quickly."

After they both went inside, Li Muxia sat down next to Shangguan Jingye and said happily, "Senior brother, our first collaboration was a success."

Shangguan Jingye was also very happy. This could be considered his first time performing surgery with Li Muxia, and he even played a part in it. It was impossible for him not to be excited. This was something he could show off to his master.

Then, remembering the news she had just heard from Nangong Yufeng, her expression changed slightly as she said, "Junior sister, although the surgery was successful, we probably still cannot let our guard down."

Looking at Shangguan Jingye's serious expression, Li Muxia asked, "Senior brother, has something happened?"

Shangguan Jingye nodded and told Li Muxia what he had just heard. Li Muxia also looked serious and, after a moment's thought, said, "We have done what we should do. The rest is up to fate. The enemy is in the dark, and we are in the light. If it is poisoning or assassination, we can still defend against it. If it is an assassination by a master, then it depends on the Emperor and the others. This is all we can do."

Upon hearing Li Muxia's words, Shangguan Jingye nodded and said, "That's all we can do. Once Consort Shu's condition improves, we'll leave. There are countless eyes watching Consort Shu in this palace. By helping her, we've offended countless people. I feel that Prince Huai, Nangong Huaiyuan, is in great danger. Who knows what dangers await us later? It's best if we don't get involved in the palace's secrets."