Old Madame Li’s coughing fit this time came on both suddenly and severely. Her throat was nearly choked shut by phlegm. As she struggled for breath, her face turned bright red, then slowly began to purple. When the estate physician arrived and saw Old Madame Li on the verge of death, his heart sank. He quickly produced his silver needles and administered several rapid punctures.
"Cough, cough, cough..."
Old Madame Li finally managed to let out a sound. Her eyes widened, and she rasped, "Yi... Yiru... Find Yiru and bring her here..."
Chapter 55