Chapter 374: She Really Did It
As Madam Yun spoke, Ye Jiamei knew there was no point in continuing to argue. She had anticipated that the Empress would interfere, so she deliberately made a point—waiting for the Empress to expose herself.
As expected, once Madam Yun spoke, the Empress’s eyes gleamed with triumph, and she immediately seized the opportunity to gloat.
“Exactly! It’s not just about reporting to the Empress Dowager—wasn’t the entire point of bringing these women here to test the risks before treating His Majesty? Ye Jiamei, stop pretending to be so compassionate. His Majesty’s recovery is vital for the entire Lan Yue Dynasty! Even if these women lose their lives for it, it is their duty.”
See?
The Empress was so eager to see her fail.
Very well, Ye Jiamei would let her have a taste of her own medicine.
“Indeed, the Empress is right. In that case, I shall personally remove the gauze for everyone to see.”
The Empress’s smug expression froze—her smile stiffened as confusion flickered across her face.
What did this mean?
Could this village doctor have actually cut open the women’s abdomens and safely delivered the babies?
Just as the doubt crept into her mind, the Empress quickly suppressed it, forcing herself to remain calm.
Hah! Impossible.
There was no way a mere countryside doctor could have accomplished such a feat.
She would wait—wait and see how Ye Jiamei would cover up her lies and humiliate herself.
“Madam Yun, be sure to examine carefully. You must report truthfully to the Empress Dowager,” the Empress instructed.
Madam Yun nodded respectfully, while the Crown Princess watched anxiously from the side.
The gauze was lifted, revealing stitched wounds—each neat, tight, and precise.
Madam Yun’s eyes widened in disbelief.
She even rubbed them and leaned in closer, as if unable to believe what she was seeing.
At first, everyone assumed that the incisions had been cauterized or treated with traditional medicinal pastes.
None of them expected this scene beneath the gauze.
Even the Empress gasped in shock.
“My heavens! Ye Jiamei, you actually used thread and needle to stitch human flesh?!”
She was so astounded that her voice rose several octaves, as if she wanted her words to reach every ear outside the chamber.
She wanted everyone to know just how outrageous this was!
“Indeed. Such is my method—different from conventional doctors. This is the technique I am most skilled in.”
Ye Jiamei’s tone was calm, composed, and unwavering.
“Surgery is my specialty, and stitching is the best way to ensure rapid healing while preventing infection.”
“Hah! What a bizarre technique!”
The Empress sneered but immediately moved to the second mother.
“Fine! Then show me the second woman as well. I must see this for myself!”
Ye Jiamei lifted the second woman’s gauze, revealing another immaculately stitched wound.
This time, Madam Yun was much calmer, having already processed the initial shock.
“Dare I ask, Doctor Ye, was the flesh truly cut open?”
Madam Yun’s voice was measured as she turned to look at Ye Jiamei, who was reapplying antiseptics to the wounds.
“Of course. The incision goes through both skin and the uterus—where the baby is held. The child is safely removed, and then all excess blood and fluids are cleaned out. The internal tissues are stitched with dissolvable sutures, which means they won’t need to be removed. As for the outer stitches, they can be taken out in about seven or eight days. After a few months, the scar will fade, and within three years, the mother will be able to conceive again.”
“I see…”
Madam Yun took a deep breath, her face still full of awe.
“I do not fully understand such medicine, but I will report this truthfully to the Empress Dowager. For now, I leave the two mothers and their infants in your care. As per Her Majesty’s instructions, if all remains well in three days, you must prepare for His Majesty’s surgery.”
Ye Jiamei bowed respectfully as Madam Yun turned to leave.
Only then did the Empress fully process the situation.
She was utterly stunned—this village woman had actually done it!
Before Ye Jiamei could leave, the Empress abruptly called out.
“Even if you succeeded, that does not mean these mothers and infants will survive. His Majesty’s fate is far too important—you must be extremely careful.”
Her voice was icy cold before she swiftly left the chamber.
Ye Jiamei narrowed her eyes slightly.
The Empress’s warning was clear—this wasn’t over.
Turning to the Crown Princess, Ye Jiamei spoke solemnly.
“Your Highness, please inform the Crown Prince that these mothers and children must be protected. Should anyone attempt to interfere, I fear I won’t be able to handle it alone.”
The Empress’s attempts to sabotage her were far from over.
She had to prepare for the worst.
The Crown Princess glanced at her, then nodded.
“The Crown Prince will take care of it. You need only focus on your duties.”
With that, she turned and left.
The next day, Yu Luo and Chi Jinchen finally arrived in the capital.
“Any news?”
Yu Luo asked anxiously as soon as Chi Jinchen’s informants returned.
“We have confirmed that the Crown Prince recently brought in a highly skilled female doctor to treat His Majesty. We suspect that this doctor is Lady Yu.”
“Then that means my mother is already inside the palace?”
“Yes, Miss Yu. Our sources indicate that she has been in the palace for several days, and as of now, she is not in any immediate danger.”
Yu Luo sighed in relief.
“That’s good. It seems they’re only interested in my mother’s medical skills. If she can successfully treat the Emperor and be safely released, that would be the best outcome.”
But Chi Jinchen frowned slightly.
“Xiao Luo, is your mother’s medical expertise widely known?”
