After hearing his words, Shen Xiang, who was on the brink of death, suddenly got up and knelt down on the ground, continuously kowtowing.

"Lao ye, please don't blame Young Master... It... It was... It was my instigation... It's all because of me... Young Master went to that kind of place because of me..."

"The master wants to punish... only punishing this old servant..."

Mingxi's illness has just gotten better, and the wounds inflicted by Meng Ping on her body have not fully healed. If she were to endure any more harsh punishments, I'm afraid she wouldn't be able to survive. And she, she's just a servant. Her life is considered worthless, not even worth lamenting her death.

Young master Ke… Shen Xiang reached out his trembling hand and gently touched his dirty face, saying, "Young master Ke... May you be safe and sound..."

Live on... Before she could finish her words, she fell heavily to the ground.

Xiangpópo...! Xiangpópo...! Mingxi cried out, calling and shaking her body incessantly.

"Don't... Xiang Po Po, don't leave Ming Xi alone..."

Although he was foolish and did not understand life and death, when he touched the cold body of Shen Xiangwei, he knew that his mother-in-law Xiang was about to leave him.

"Alright, there's no need to continue fighting."

Ming Du looked disdainfully at the fallen Shen Xiang, his gaze sweeping over Ming Xi who had tears streaming down her face. He turned to the guards by his side and ordered, "Go and fetch Xu Fu."

"Yes." The guard immediately put down the wooden stick and left the courtyard.

Ming Xi held Shen Xiang in her arms, tears streaming down her face as she pleaded again and again.

I translate the above Chinese novel paragraph to English as follows: "Time passed, and he had been unable to make any sound for who knows how long. Suddenly, a pair of warm hands gently rested on his shoulder."

"Master Xiao, please release your hand first so that I can properly examine Madam Xiang's pulse," the commoner said.

"Save, save Xiang Po... Save... her..." Mingxi hoarsely shouted, then blacked out and fell straight beside Shen Xiang.

Upon seeing this, Mingdu at the front gate turned around and instructed the steward Chen Jiu, "The Sixth Prince will be coming to the mansion at the beginning of next month. Recently, ensure that Mingxi's daily expenses are taken care of as usual. Do you understand what I mean?"

Chen Jiu had been in Ming Prefecture for many years, and was already extremely slick and smooth. Naturally, he understood what he meant, so he quickly responded, "The old slave understands."

The meaning is that the things on the surface still have to be somewhat acceptable to others.

Meng Ping, who was standing beside them, heard these words and her eyes darkened, revealing a sinister glint.

In the small and damp room, a strong scent of medicine lingered. When Shen Xiang woke up again, his eyes fell upon the tattered canopy and Ming Xi, who was standing by the bed.

"Li...Little... Young Master..." She tried to shift slightly, only to realize that her lower back had completely lost sensation.

"Mistress Xiang, you're awake..." Just as Ming Xi was about to speak, someone came walking behind her. Shen Xiang turned her gaze and saw that it was Xu Fu, holding a bowl of medicine.

"Xu... Doctor Xu... is the young master... safe and sound?"

Shen Xiang asked as she was about to stand up, "The ground is cold, the young master should not kneel... How can this old servant lie on the young master's bed..."

Xu Fu saw her struggling and immediately put down the bowl of medicine to stop her: "Madame Xiang, rest assured. The young master is kneeling on a cushion, not on the cold floor... Besides, you just woke up, and your back injury is serious. You mustn't move recklessly again."

After hearing this, Shen Xiang felt slightly relieved.

Mingxi, who was in a daze, heard some movement and slowly opened her eyes. She saw Shen Xiang waking up, his pale face revealing a smile.

"Xiang Granny, you're finally awake... Please don't leave Xia Er... Don't abandon Xia Er."

He sobbed softly, as if tears were about to fall again.

Shen Xiang shook her head, tears streaming down her face, as she held onto his scar-covered hand.

"The old servant will never abandon the young master... Young master, do not be afraid..."

Xu Fu, witnessing their deep master-servant relationship, couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache. He quickly handed the bowl of medicine to Shen Xiang.

"Madam Xiang, please take the medicine quickly. If you don't receive careful medical treatment for the injury on your waist, it is likely that you will become disabled in the future."

These words were like a bolt from the blue, leaving Shen Xiang momentarily stunned.

Her legs were already disabled, if she became a bedridden, helpless invalid who couldn't do anything, how could she take care of the young master?

Seeing her lifeless expression, Xu Fu gently consoled her, "Madam Xiang, there is no need to worry. Fortunately, the situation is not too serious. You must take good care of yourself in the coming days, follow the prescription I have given you, and take the medicine. Everything will be fine."

As soon as he finished speaking, Mingxi nodded and said, "Xier will not let Xiang Poluo get into trouble... No, she won't..."

Looking at his obedient face, Shen Xiang felt relieved in his heart. He lifted his hand and gently touched his long hair, unable to speak a word.

Madam Xiang, please take your medicine quickly... After taking the medicine, you will feel better... You will definitely get better...

"Okay..." Shen Xiang nodded, took the medicine bowl, and drank it in one gulp. Then, he looked towards the outside of the house.

"Young master, this old servant is feeling a bit cold... Could you please go to the firewood shed... and bring back some dry firewood..."

Sun Xi hurriedly left the house after saying, "I'll go and get firewood so Aunt Xiang won't feel cold anymore."

Shen Xiang watched his figure recede, tears rolling down from her eyes.

"Doctor Xu, there's no need to hide it from this old servant. I am well aware of my own body."

She turned to Xu Fu, her face filled with sorrow: "I know, even if this injury can be healed, I don't have much time left..."