Chapter 176: This Disappointing One
As a demonstration, Song Ci personally wiped Song Ruqi’s body with a cloth soaked in strong alcohol, then handed it over to the wet nurse. This action alone attracted everyone’s attention.
The Madam is known for her emphasis on and affection for male heirs, yet she showed such patience towards the second young lady, which was unexpected.
"Just wipe her a few more times this way to bring down the high fever. Don’t try to sweat it out; it’s hot weather, and wrapping her up could harm her. Just cover her with a thin quilt," Song Ci instructed the wet nurse.
The wet nurse agreed in repeated assent.
Lin Qing asked, "Madam, is there any particular reason for wiping the body with strong alcohol?"
Uh, doesn’t anyone here do it this way?
"There’s no special reason; it’s just to cool down. If there’s no alcohol, using warm water and wiping more frequently will also help," said Song Ci. "Of course, this is just to keep her from having a persistent high fever. A doctor should still see her, and she needs to take medicine. Lin Qing, please check her."
Lin Qing nodded and stepped forward, took Song Ruqi’s hand to check her pulse, which was somewhat erratic, then lifted and checked her eyelids before letting them go.