When Chen Yu and Chen Cong entered the main courtyard, the Jade Residence, together, Ye Xiuxin was treating Chen Zixiu. Zhu Hongzhen stood guard at the door and nodded when he saw them.
"Uncle Hong Zhen, how is Father?" Chen Yu walked over to Zhu Hongzhen and asked.
"Still the same. The Rakshasa Divine Power flared up again today, and the eldest young madam is doing everything she can to treat him with Xiao Yi. The Grand Old Master... is still unconscious, and his condition is somewhat unstable. The Grand Old Master's injuries are too severe. It was only because the second madam risked her life that she managed to snatch him from death's grasp for the time being." Zhu Hongzhen glanced at Chen Zixiu inside the room and spoke helplessly.
"Let's go see Father." As Chen Cong spoke, he started toward the room.
"Wait. Going in now would disturb the eldest young madam's treatment." Zhu Hongzhen stopped Chen Cong, then continued, "She's been in there so long that she should be coming out soon. Let's wait here a little longer."
The three stood at the door, able to do nothing but wait in silence. Chen Yu had also been under immense mental strain these past few days. Not only did he have to handle the aftermath, but he also had to face the danger to his elderly father's life. He was utterly worn down.
In another corner of the courtyard, Chen Jianjun, Chen Xiaojun, Chen Feng, and Chen Mu, all Chen Zixiu's direct great-grandsons, were whispering among themselves.
Chen Yu and Chen Cong walked over.
"Grandpa, you're here," the children greeted in unison.
"Yes. Xiuxin is treating Father. His injuries are very serious," Chen Yu told the children. "You've all been worried these past few days, and you've done