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In just two short sentences, Qing Deng and the others experienced "overjoyed" and "unexpected", and their moods changed like a roller coaster.

After a brief moment of daze, He Gong hurriedly asked:

"What do you mean? General, can't he wake up? If he can't wake up, doesn't that mean he's dead?"

"Hmm...where should I start..."

Beifang Ren sighed, thought for a moment, and then said slowly:

"The general is not dead, there is no doubt about that."

"Thanks to the help of my colleagues, the general is out of danger."

"To be honest, it's a miracle that the general is still alive."

"Even I, who am used to seeing strange things, find this incredible."

Qing Deng was deeply touched by Bei Fangren's sentiments.

Although he didn't know medicine, he knew swordsmanship.

Because he has killed countless people, he has a very high sensitivity to "what kind of injury is enough to cause death."

He knew only too well how terrifying the lethality of Shuten Douji's Kasaya Slash was.

Logically speaking, with such serious injuries, the only thing one can do is wait for death.

In recent days, although he appeared calm on the surface, he had been preparing for the worst-case scenario that Tokugawa Iemochi would die of his illness.

Beifang Ren assured Qing Deng and others in a firm tone that "Tokugawa Iemochi is still alive", allowing them to calm down a little, and then continued:

"Although the general is not dead, his pulse is very strange."

"Simply put, this is not the pulse condition of a normal person."

"I have seen such a pulse once before."

"That person was seriously injured, but he survived. However, he has not woken up and has been sleeping ever since."

"We called him, pushed him, and even put him on the fire, but he showed no signs of waking up."

Kitagawa Jin tried his best to avoid professional terms so that Qing Deng and others could easily understand Tokugawa Iemochi's illness.

From the actual situation, his good intentions did produce good results.

As soon as he finished speaking, the three of them all changed their expressions.

Qing Deng thought to himself with a heavy heart:

——“Vegetative”?

As a time traveler, he had heard this term many times on television, the Internet and other channels.

He didn't quite understand the principle of the "vegetative state" condition. He only knew that a vegetative state would remain in a deep sleep and unable to wake up, just like a plant, hence the name.

Judging from the clinical manifestations, Tokugawa Iemochi's current symptoms are no different from a "vegetative state"...

Qing Deng couldn't confirm whether Tokugawa Iemochi had really become a vegetable... nor did he dare to confirm it.

He was used to crises and unexpected events, so even when he heard the bad news, he remained calm on the surface and just clenched his fists subconsciously.

In comparison, Tenshoin and Princess Kazunomiya were not so peaceful.

The former is not so bad. She has been baptized by political turmoil for a long time since she married into Edo, so she can still remain calm.

The latter is truly a "little white flower".

Her delicate body was trembling slightly, and her already pale face became even paler.

Qing Deng, who was standing beside her, had been paying close attention to Kazumiya's condition, ready to lend her a hand at any time to prevent her from fainting on the ground like she did a while ago after hearing the news that Tokugawa Iemochi was dying.

The biggest setback she had ever experienced in her life was that her father broke off her engagement with his original wife (Prince Arisugawa Akuhito) and forced her to marry Tokugawa Iemochi.

Even this only "setback" turned into a sweet memory after she fell in love with Tokugawa Iemochi.

At this moment, Tian Zhangyuan suddenly realized something and asked quickly:

"Wait a minute! If I don't wake up, won't I be able to eat or drink?"

Her questioning once again made Princess Hezi look nervous and panicky, and Qing Deng was also stunned.

The three of them cast anxious glances at Bei Fangren again.

Fortunately, Beifang Ren shook his head.

"Normally speaking, that's true."

"Fortunately, although the general cannot wake up, if liquid food such as water and porridge is poured into his mouth, he will swallow it subconsciously."

"only……"

The topic suddenly changed again... He Gong became anxious:

"Just what?!"

Beifang Ren gritted his teeth and finished his words in one go:

“This is not a long-term solution.”

"Although the general still has the ability to 'eat', he certainly cannot swallow food as smoothly as when he is awake."

“So, you have to be extremely careful when feeding him.”

"He can only be fed with water and porridge."

"Solid food or food that is too viscous may block his esophagus or enter his trachea, causing suffocation."

"Secondly, drinking water and porridge alone cannot ensure the health and strength of the human body."

"This kind of food has no other benefit except filling your stomach. The more you eat, the weaker you will become."

"If it's only one or two years, it's not a big deal."

"But if it lasts too long, the general will probably become weak due to not having normal food for a long time, and then..."

Bei Fangren shut his mouth at the right time and said nothing more.

His implication was clear enough; there was no need to make it too explicit.

Tian Zhangyuan's face changed several times, sometimes blue, sometimes white.

Although she was shocked, she still pulled herself together and asked further:

"Mr. Beifang, please tell me frankly: Can Jiamao wake up?"

Beifang Ren pursed his lips, was silent for about 3 seconds, and then sighed heavily:

"That's... hard to say."

"He may wake up tomorrow, or he may never wake up..."

"The patient I just mentioned who had the same symptoms has been sleeping for two years and has not woken up yet..."

For a moment, the scene became extremely quiet.

Whether it was Qing Deng and the others or Bei Fangren, no one spoke a word.

An air of depression condensed between them.

About 10 seconds later, in this heavy atmosphere, the person who spoke the first sentence was Qing Deng.

He has not spoken since just now.

"...Mr. Beifang, thank you so much for all this time."

As Qing Deng spoke, he bent down and bowed very solemnly to Bei Fangren.

His thanks came from the bottom of his heart.

His gratitude to Bei Fang Ren was truly beyond words.

Chiba Eijiro, Hijikata Toshizo, Elodie, Tokugawa Iemochi... Thanks to Kitagawa Jin's miraculous healing skills, these beloved friends of his were able to return to the world of the living.

Although Tokugawa Iemochi became a "half-dead" vegetable, he knew very well that Kitagawa Jin had done his best and he could not ask for more.

Qing Deng couldn't even imagine what the situation would be like without Bei Fang Ren...

He silently classified the name "Northern Ren" into the list of "repaying kindness with gratitude".

His kindness is so great that it is totally worth repaying with his life!

Facing Qing Deng's sincere thanks, Bei Fang Ren smiled slightly and said in a serious tone:

"No, General Tachibana, you are too kind. I am just doing my duty as a doctor."

At this moment, He Gong suddenly opened her red lips and uttered a hoarse voice from between her pearly teeth:

"Mr. Beifang, can I go visit the general now?"

Beifang Ren nodded without hesitation:

"Of course, please follow me."

…

…

Edo Castle, Tokugawa Iemochi's ward——

As soon as he stepped into the room, the strong smell of blood and the pungent smell of medicine hit him in the face, making Qing Deng frown involuntarily.

“General…!”

At this moment, He Gong's pretended strength collapsed.

She lifted the hem of her dress, took big steps without caring about her image, and ran towards Tokugawa Iemochi in a hurry.

Looking up, I saw a quilt placed in the middle of the room.

The person lying in the quilt was Tokugawa Iemochi.

He had his eyes closed, his upper body was wrapped in sackcloth, and his face and lips were so pale that they looked as if they were stained with a layer of white powder.

After seeing Tokugawa Iemochi's current appearance, Qing Deng was stunned and could not believe his eyes.

To put it bluntly...Tokugawa Iemochi at this moment is no different from a dead person! There is no life in his body!

Only after a careful look could one discover that his chest was rising and falling slightly...with such a small amplitude that it seemed as if it would stop at any moment.

After leading Qing Deng and others to Tokugawa Iemochi's ward, Beifang Ren quietly withdrew, leaving them space and time.

Qing Deng and Tian Zhangyuan quickened their pace slightly and followed behind Kazunomiya to the young man's side.

He Gong sat on his right.

Qing Deng and Tian Zhangyuan sat side by side on his left.

After sitting down, Qing Deng subconsciously lightened his breathing, fearing that his breathing would be too heavy and would blow the weak boy to pieces.

Ignoring the disheveled hem of her clothes, Kazunomiya subconsciously stretched out her hands, wanting to touch Tokugawa Iemochi's cheek.

Suddenly, she realized something and her two little hands froze in mid-air.

Then she reached out her hand again, using the smallest and lightest force possible.

Just like that, she carefully touched the other person's face, her movements so gentle, as if she was touching a delicate and fragile object.

"General, it's me, He Gong, I'm here to see you."

After saying this, she looked at Tokugawa Iemochi's facial features hopefully, waiting for his reaction, with strong expectation in her eyes.

At this moment, Tian Zhangyuan and Qing Deng leaned forward one after another and spoke:

Tianzhangyuan strengthened his spirit:

"Jia Mao, I'm here to see you."

Qing Deng opened his mouth, and the title "General" almost came out of his mouth.

However, just as he was about to say this, he suddenly stopped and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

The next moment, he suddenly changed his words and changed "General" to "Jia Mao".

"Jia Mao, wake up and see who is here."

All three of them opened their eyes wide and stared at Tokugawa Iemochi's face without blinking.

Anything is fine, anything is OK... just a little reaction will do!

Even just the slight trembling of eyelashes and the movement of eyelids can bring them a little comfort.

They desperately hoped that Tokugawa Iemochi would open his eyes and reveal his signature gentle smile.

However... no matter how much they expected, no matter how eagerly they looked forward to it, the boy in front of them did not react at all...

His three most important relatives were beside him, but he didn't even blink...

After seeing Tokugawa Iemochi's current situation with their own eyes, Qing Deng and others' expectations gradually turned into disappointment, and then into depression and melancholy.

He Gong shed tears silently.

Tian Zhangyuan closed his eyes sadly.

Qing Deng lowered his head, and his facial lines became extremely stiff, like a soulless puppet.

After a while, he slowly stretched out his right hand, reached into the quilt, and grabbed Tokugawa Iemochi's left hand.

His hands were so cold... like ice, without any temperature at all.

Qing Deng clenched Tokugawa Iemochi's hands tightly, hoping to warm his hands with his own hands, hoping to warm his body temperature with his own body temperature.

“…Stop crying.”

Suddenly, Tenshoin raised his head and said to Kazunomiya seriously:

"It is the greatest luck that Jiamao is still alive."

"Mr. Beifang Ren just made it very clear that Jia Mao has the possibility of waking up."

"He might wake up tomorrow."

"So, don't cry and don't be so pessimistic."

As soon as Tian Zhangyuan finished speaking, Qing Deng took over the conversation without hesitation:

"Well, your highness is right."

"Jia Mao has always had good luck."

"He will definitely wake up."

It is both to cheer up He Gong and to cheer up myself.

Tokugawa Iemochi's survival was the result of the accumulation of one piece of "luck" after another.

Fortunately, Tokugawa Iemochi had always had the habit of exercising and had developed a good physique, which allowed him to hold on until help arrived.

Fortunately, Qing Deng arrived in time to avoid Shuten Douji's finishing blow.

Fortunately, there happened to be a famous doctor named Kitagawa Jin in Edo Town.

If Shuten-doji were here, he would definitely be shocked.

He had planned everything, but he forgot that there was a miracle doctor in Edo Town who could bring Tokugawa Iemochi back from the brink of death.

Hearing the comfort from Qing Deng and Tian Zhang Yuan, He Gong sniffed hard and stopped crying.

At this time, Qing Deng turned his head again, raised his eyes and looked at Tokugawa Iemochi's face, hoping that the other party would open his eyes at this second.

What a pity...still nothing has changed...

…

…

Somewhere in Edo Castle——

Qing Deng and Tian Zhangyuan walked side by side in the empty corridor.

Suddenly, without any warning, Tian Zhangyuan murmured faintly:

"Iemochi is unconscious, 'that guy' will definitely take action... The storm is coming..."

“…”

Qing Deng didn't reply, but just pursed his lips.

Although Tenshoin spoke very cryptically, Qing Deng immediately knew who "that guy" she was referring to - in fact, as soon as the "Edo Siege War" ended, Qing Deng began to pay attention to the movements of "that guy"!

Tokugawa Iemochi had no children.

If something unexpected happened to him, resulting in the throne of the Shogun becoming vacant, the person who would take over... would naturally be Ichibashi Yoshinobu, who had lost in the "Nanki-Ichibashi Dispute" several years ago!

This is beyond doubt.

In terms of legal principles and blood relationship, the person who could inherit the position of shogun could only be Ichibashi Yoshinobu and no one else.

For the Nanki school, Tokugawa Iemochi's near death came like a bolt from the blue.

But for the Ichibashi faction, Tokugawa Iemochi's dying was great news!

As long as Tokugawa Iemochi dies, Ichibashi Yoshinobu will be able to take the throne naturally!

But now, Tokugawa Iemochi is not dead, he just fell into a deep sleep...

What would Hitotsubashi Yoshinobu think about this? What would the Hitotsubashi faction think about this?

What is certain is that they will never give up!

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