diskusbooks Chapter 154 Unruly, Ruthless, and Cunning Prince (Gong) VS Debauched, Insane, and Sickly Emperor (Sh
Chapter 154 Unruly, Ruthless, and Cunning Prince (Gong) VS Debauched, Insane, and Sickly Emperor (Sh
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiyu gave a cryptic smile.
The imperial physicians in the palace only knew how to treat his health; they never heard these truths.
He himself could feel that his body was in very poor condition, so he wasn't too surprised to hear it.
The doctor was startled by his laughter and carefully said, "However, it's not too late to discover it now. The poison was used very slowly, so it's not yet at the point where there's no cure."
"Your Majesty only needs to follow my method for a few years, and the poison will surely be expelled from your body slowly."
"However, Your Majesty's body must not be further poisoned in the meantime." The doctor hesitated for a moment, then asked, "May I ask, Your Majesty, do you know the source of this poison?"
Jiang Xiyu shook her head.
He wasn't sure for a moment what the poison came from.
The doctor wiped the sweat from his brow, knelt down, and said, "This humble subject dares to ask Your Majesty to remove your cloak."
The chief eunuch immediately rebuked him angrily: "Insolence!"
Your Majesty is frail and cannot tolerate even the slightest bit of cold.
“Zhuosheng, you mustn’t be rude,” Jiang Xiyu said, raising his eyes, and then stood up.
The chief eunuch bowed and stepped forward to remove his black cloak.
The doctor took a deep breath, reached out and pulled at the emperor's robe, then held it to his nose and sniffed it.
Everyone present was stunned by this outrageous act.
Xie Chenyao, who arrived later, also stopped in his tracks in the inner hall, staring blankly.
The emperor had his back to him, wearing a black robe that covered a white inner garment. The belt around his waist was extremely thin, his black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, his back was thin and upright, and his temperament was noble and reserved, like a spirited and handsome young man.
The lobby fell into a deathly silence.
Everyone had different expressions, and Jiang Xiyu frowned in confusion, but did not interrupt him.
After a long while, the doctor loosened his grip on the hem of his robe, then kowtowed heavily to the ground, trembling as he said, "This humble subject deserves to die, please forgive me, Your Majesty."
"I forgive you for your crime." Jiang Xiyu glanced down at him and said calmly, "Get up."
The doctor staggered to his feet and explained his purpose: "This humble subject smelled a fragrance on Your Majesty's robe, a fragrance known as 'Beauty's Bone'."
Jiang Xiyu's gaze paused slightly.
His clothes were indeed carefully scented with incense.
The doctor explained, "This incense is very precious, and its source is almost impossible to find in the common people nowadays. Women who use this incense can make them slim and extremely beautiful, but the side effect is that it can easily damage their health."
He had also seen it in the medical skills passed down from his father, and to this day only a small part of his collection remains for research.
The fragrance of the beauty's face was unique, so when he saw His Majesty, he vaguely felt that the scent on him was somewhat familiar.
"I just checked Your Majesty's pulse, and Your Majesty's constitution is much weaker than others."
"This fragrance is harmless to ordinary men, but if Your Majesty uses it, it will be like taking an extremely slow-acting poison. It will gradually weaken Your Majesty's body until your vital energy is depleted. No matter how Your Majesty tries to take care of yourself, as long as this fragrance remains, it will be of no use."
"However, if we just follow the methods of this commoner to recuperate, he may be able to recover slowly."
Xie Cheng was overjoyed.
Jiang Xiyu's expression changed, and a faint smile appeared on her lips as she said, "In that case, thank you for your help, doctor."
"This humble subject dares not," the doctor suggested. "Please allow this humble subject to administer acupuncture to Your Majesty."
Jiang Xiyu nodded slightly.
Xie Cheng had already prepared a clean room.
As Jiang Xiyu was being led there, she happened to glance at Xie Chenyao standing in the inner hall.
He glanced at it briefly before looking away, his smile deepening slightly.
Xie Chenyao was somewhat lost in thought. By the time he came to his senses, the group had already left the hall.
He frowned, hesitated for a moment, and then followed.
When my father returned from the palace last time, he was in tears and even apologized on behalf of His Majesty in the study.
Xie Chenyao was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected His Majesty to actually tell his father about the kidnapping. His father had also told him about His Majesty's situation. Xie Chenyao was shocked, angry, and even a little regretful.
He had no idea that this young emperor was in such a dire situation.
After their personal conversation in the carriage last time, Xie Chenyao felt that he was completely different from the rumors.
It seems that he was poisoned and his mind was clouded.
This time, he genuinely hoped that the young emperor's illness could be cured.
In this way, the ruler and his ministers will not become estranged, and the Great Liang will be able to see the future.
As he was about to enter the courtyard where His Majesty was, the guards stepped forward and stopped him.
The chief eunuch guarding outside recognized him, ordered the guards to step back, and led him to the door.
The physician is inside administering acupuncture to His Majesty; no one except the Prime Minister is allowed to enter.
Xie Chenyao understood, and simply stood quietly in front of the door.
About half an hour later, the door to the room was opened from the inside, and the prime minister came out. He was somewhat surprised to see his youngest son, and then summoned the chief eunuch to serve him.
Xie Chenyao, as if possessed, followed his father inside.
On the couch, His Majesty's robes were loose, revealing his collarbone and the delicate skin of his chest. His wide sleeves were lifted up, and the doctor was removing needles from his arm.
Xie Chenyao couldn't help but think of what the doctor had said in the main hall earlier.
Therefore, His Majesty's body, nourished by the beauty of women, is truly...
Xie Chenyao's breath hitched suddenly, and his Adam's apple bobbed slightly as if he had been jolted awake. Xie Chenyao abruptly lowered his eyes, not daring to look anymore, but his heart was pounding wildly.
He couldn't take it anymore, so he turned and left.
Hearing the noise, Jiang Xiyu glanced away out of the corner of her eye, her nonchalant expression shifting slightly, but she only caught a glimpse of his handsome back.
After finishing her first treatment, Jiang Xiyu was covered in sweat.
Xie Cheng asked, "Would Your Majesty like to take a bath?"
"No, thank you." Jiang Xiyu shook his head and said, "I still need to go to the princess's residence."
Xie Cheng was initially worried about his health and advised him to stay and rest for a while.
But seeing that it was getting late, he decided not to stay any longer.
When Jiang Xiyu went out, the warmth on her body was cooled by the wind.
He couldn't help but pull his cloak tighter and tuck his chin further into the fur collar.
After the carriage drove away, Xie Chenyao came out from behind the gate. After a long while, he seemed to have made up his mind and walked into the mansion.
Jiang Xiyu went to the princess's residence before finally returning to the palace. After getting off the carriage, she did not choose to take a sedan chair.
He felt his strength returning and wanted to walk around by himself.
The eunuchs carried palace lanterns in front, followed far behind by those carrying sedan chairs.
The chief eunuch noticed his delight and couldn't help but feel happy as well. He helped him up and asked, "How does Your Majesty feel?"
Jiang Xiyu smiled and said he would help him go up to the city wall to take a look.
The chief eunuch understood and respectfully helped him slowly walk towards the city gate.
At night, the palace is filled with stained glass lamps, their lights like fireflies.
Yuan Huan casually stretched his limbs as he stood below the city gate.
He had an exceptionally strong recovery ability, and his injuries had largely healed, but Le Yuan still couldn't help but worry: "Your Highness, why don't you rest a little longer? Let your subordinate handle the palace patrol."
Yuan Huan touched the knife at his waist, too lazy to reply.
His gaze swept over the city wall, then he paused abruptly, narrowing his eyes as he asked, "Who's on the city wall?"
Upon hearing this, Le Yuan followed his gaze and saw that the palace lanterns on the city tower were brightly lit.
He said, "I don't know. Who would go to all this trouble to come up here so late at night?"
At this time, the nobles in the palace should all be preparing to retire for the night.
Yuan Huan examined it for a moment, then walked towards the city gate.
As he got closer, he could see clearly that the person standing on the city wall was the young emperor.
After a month apart, the young emperor looked much better.
Her long hair was tied up high and fluttered in the wind; her clothes were simple yet elegant.
The eunuch placed the palace lantern beside him, and the light made his face appear inexplicably cold.
He had obviously seen the people below the city wall as well, and the moment their eyes met, Yuan Huan gripped the hilt of his sword at his waist.
Because he saw the young emperor, who seemed to be smiling at him.