Madam Wang learned that Wu Lihong had left the residence. She wanted to send someone to follow him, but then reconsidered and abandoned the idea.
Wu Guanyu woke up and caused quite a commotion. Madam Wang coaxed him patiently, got someone to give him medicine, and finally managed to put him back to sleep. She was drenched with sweat.
Remembering her beloved son's fear and screams, Madam Wang's heart felt as if it was being sawed apart with a blunt knife, and the bloodied pain was unbearable.
That vicious wretch, how could she have the heart to do it!
Madam Wang recalled the scene and couldn't help but shudder, feeling disgusted and bitter-tasting in her mouth.
"Nanny Wei, Nanny Wei." She called out loudly.
Nanny Wei came running in from outside and curtsied: "Madam, you called for me."
"Get someone to bring me two slices of ginger to soothe my stomach, it's so nauseous," Madam Wang instructed.
