The Grand Secretary's Pampered Wife

Chapter 651.1: Setting Up the Scumbag

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Everyone was stunned by the tragic state of Lord Duke.

They didn't fully grasp the severity of his fall or how serious his injuries were; their minds were preoccupied with one thought: wasn't Lord Duke supposed to be in a coma? Has he really shown signs of improvement?

The news of Lord Duke's being like a living dead wasn't a secret in the capital. Over the years, the Duke An Estate had sought out numerous renowned physicians to try and revive Lord Duke. It was heard that not long ago, they even invited a disciple of Divine Healer Luo from the State of Chen to treat him.

Could it be that this disciple of Divine Healer Luo was truly a miracle worker?

Gu Xiaoshun knew nothing about the affairs of the Duke An Estate and assumed Lord Duke was an ordinary person. He stuck his head out of the carriage window, looked around, and exclaimed, "Liulang, he fell pretty badly. Should we check on him?"

Ever since learning that Xiao Heng and Gu Jiao had swapped identities, Gu Xiaoshun had stopped addressing Gu Jiao as brother-in-law and now called them by their names to minimize any association with their previous identities.

Gu Yan also stuck his head out, their heads pressing together awkwardly in the cramped space.

Gu Yan looked at the way Lord Duke was gazing at Gu Jiao, his little brows furrowing in confusion.

Gu Jiao dismounted from her horse.

The others, unaware of Gu Jiao's medical skills, were all surprised to see her walking towards Lord Duke.

What was Liulag doing?

Second Master Jing snapped out of his dazed state from the fall. He quickly got up and jumped onto the carriage before Gu Jiao could reach it.

"Elder brother! How did you fall? Let me help you up!"

Second Master Jing demonstrated his impressive strength by lifting his elder brother, only to be met with a deathly glare from him.

He didn't understand what was happening.

Lord Duke was helped back into his wheelchair by Second Master Jing.

Gu Jiao intended to get on the carriage.

Second Master Jing blocked her with his hand and sternly asked, "What are you doing up here?"

This kid, who was always quick to resort to violence, looked like a dangerous person. He definitely couldn't be allowed near his elder brother!

Gu Jiao calmly said, "I'm going to check on him."

Second Master Jing replied irritably, "You quack! I won't let you treat my elder brother!"

Second Master Jing received another death glare from his elder brother.

Second Master Jing sheepishly rubbed his nose and whispered to his elder brother, "Don't be afraid, elder brother, I won't let him on the carriage."

He received a third deathly glare from his elder brother.

Gu Jiao didn't rush to speak. She just glanced at Second Master Jing with a seemingly casual look.

This seemingly indifferent glance stirred a deep-seated fear in Second Master Jing, making him feel as if he was being dominated by his elder brother-in-law. He instantly backed down, "For Young Master Qingchen's sake, I'll reluctantly let you check on my elder brother."

Gu Jiao boarded the carriage.

"Move aside," Gu Jiao told Second Master Jing, "You're blocking the light."

"It's my own carriage, why should I... Fine, I'll move! I'm not going to argue with you!" Second Master Jing said, jumping off the carriage with an air of resignation.

"You get down too!" He said, pulling the coachman down to keep him company.

"Xiaoshun, give me the first aid kit." Gu Jiao said.

"Alright!" Gu Xiaoshun took the first aid kit from the bundle, swiftly jumped off the carriage, and handed it to Gu Jiao.

Gu Jiao didn't bring her little medicine chest when she went out, but she brought a first aid kit just in case. It contained emergency medicines, a flashlight, and acupuncture needles.

First, Gu Jiao checked Lord Duke's pulse, then she opened the small flashlight to examine Lord Duke's pupils.

She used her body to block the view, so the others couldn't see what she was using to diagnose Lord Duke, but her demeanor did have a bit of a physician’s aura.

Mu Qingchen furrowed his brow slightly and turned to look at Gu Yan in the carriage beside him, "Does Xiao Liulang really know medicine?"

Gu Yan, leaning on the carriage window, replied with a humph, "He's really skilled."

"Then the last time—" Mu Qingchen thought of the scene when Gu Jiao went to Duke Estate to treat Lord Duke. She had said that Mu Ruxin's acupuncture needle was misplaced. Could she have been right?

If Mu Ruxin couldn't even insert acupuncture needles correctly, how skilled could her medical abilities be?

But if her medical skills weren't advanced, how could there have been any improvement in Lord Duke's condition?

In an instant, Mu Qingchen's mind was filled with many thoughts.

Mu Chuan and the others were also very surprised.

Mu Chuan widened his eyes and said, "Who would've thought, Xiao Liu actually knows medicine?"

Xiao Liu?

Gu Xiaoshun was completely confused. Since when did his sister have such a nickname?

Lord Duke's pupils were equal in size, responded to light, and had a normal corneal reflex. This indicated that he wasn't just having an unconscious facial twitch earlier. Though he wasn't fully awake, he had at least come out of a deep coma.

Last time when she bandaged him, he seemed to be able to make slight responses to external stimuli with his fingers, but today the improvement was more significant.

Gu Jiao could confirm that Lord Duke was getting better.

Although she wasn't sure if his improvement was due to Mu Ruxin's treatment or something else.

However, his bodily functions and neurological reflexes were still very poor, a sequelae of brain damage. Gu Jiao couldn't yet determine whether he would be able to speak again or fully recover.

Gu Jiao carefully wrapped the used cotton swabs and silver needles in separate pouches, finished packing up the first aid kit, and was about to get off the carriage.

Just as she moved, she felt a slight tug.

Turning around, she saw that Lord Duke's trembling fingers had somehow grabbed onto her clothes.

Oddly enough, someone who could easily break a door latch with a push was now being held back by such a feeble force.

She frowned in confusion.

Then she looked at Lord Duke and asked, "Is there any other discomfort?"

Unable to speak, Lord Duke simply held onto her without letting go.

Gu Jiao examined him again. His strength was nearly exhausted, his fingers trembling, yet he still clung on with his last bit of strength.

Gu Jiao didn't quite understand this phenomenon. Was it just an irregular muscle reflex?

After thinking for a moment, Gu Jiao took out a piece of candy from the first aid kit, opened Lord Duke's palm, and let him hold onto the candy.

......

After the polo match ended, the players gradually left, followed by the spectators.

Xiao Heng didn't like crowds. When his three female classmates suggested returning to the academy, he let them go ahead.

"Weird, you were so eager when we came here. Why aren't you in a hurry to leave now? Could it be... you're sneaking off to meet someone without telling us?"

One of the female students asked gossipingly.

Xiao Heng didn't even look at her, picked up his teacup, and started sipping tea.

The female student pouted, "Hmph, ignoring us again. Whatever, let's go!"

"I thought sitting with her all day meant we were getting closer."

"Why would she care about us?"

The three of them muttered and rolled their eyes as they left the stands.

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