Shen Xinghan suppressed the murderous intent in his eyes and said warmly, "Mother, rest assured, I will definitely invite the best physician in the Capital to save Second Brother's life."
Mrs. Qin remained unaware of his thoughts, wiped the tears from her cheeks with relief, and offered a few more words of caution before finally leaving at ease.
After she left, Shen Xinghan cast a glance toward Shen Xinya, who stood silently in the corner holding a bowl of medicinal soup.
His mother had tended to Second Brother day and night over the past few days, and although Shen Xinya was only a concubine-born daughter, she too served nearby. Silent and composed, she adjusted gracefully to changes, presenting a stark contrast to Xi'er's unchecked temper and loud antics.
As the elders often said, a dog that bites doesn't bark—Shen Xinghan thought this saying applied just as aptly to people.
He tucked Shen Xinglei's blanket around him. "It's been hard on you these past few days."
