SFS Chapter 161 Poison
Chapter 161 Poison
Bei Jingchu pinched her cheeks and thought.
【From the looks of it, it's very likely a parasitic infection. 】
[However, people nowadays seem to have no concept of parasites, and don’t even know that there are parasites in raw water. ]
[Maybe there is, but the expression is different? ]
Bei Jingchu went to poke the system again.
[What was parasitic infection called in ancient times?]
The system threw out two words: [Poison.]
[? ? ? ]
[I seem to remember that Gu poison is a very noble thing?]
System question: [Is the poison caused by insects entering the body?]
[Oh, yes.]
[Are parasitic infections caused by worms entering the body?]
[Ah, yes...]
[So parasitic infection is a kind of poison, is that a problem?]
No problem, it’s just that this kind of thing, in her mind, suddenly isn’t high-end anymore.
Bei Jingchu found an excuse: "Doctor Shen, I read some miscellaneous books in my spare time. It said that there are worms in the water that are invisible to the naked eye. Only after boiling the water to kill the worms can it be drunk."
"So these two may have been poisoned. See if you can tell me if this is the right symptom."
The situation is urgent now, so Doctor Shen decided to give it a try.
"Wait a moment!"
Mrs. Xu grabbed her husband's hand, her face full of distrust.
"I know that Your Highness has good intentions and I am grateful for your kindness, but this concerns the lives of my husband and my younger sister. Can Your Highness guarantee that what you see is correct?"
"Their bodies are already in such a state, they can't stand the torture anymore."
"Why don't we ask the imperial physician to examine us again?"
Bei Jingchu was not particularly angry when she was questioned. After all, she responded respectfully without any negligence.
Xu Chengzhou unexpectedly chimed in: "Mother, I believe in His Highness. His Highness has always been the smartest student in Hongwenguan and is capable of doing anything..."
Madam Xu glared at him fiercely and said, "Don't worry about adults' affairs for now."
She calls him "Your Highness" all the time when she comes home. Now that she is omnipotent, do you still want to call her a god in heaven?
She leaned forward and said, "Your Majesty, the idea that there are worms in the water is simply unheard of, and what is said in strange books and miscellaneous notes cannot prove that it is correct."
Madam Xu pleaded in a tearful voice: "I know I have offended you. You can punish me or kill me afterwards. It is all up to you. I only ask that you treat my husband and my younger sister with more care and caution."
"Neither I nor my children can bear the pain of losing a parent."
While Madam Xu was trying to stop her, Doctor Shen had already written the prescription and asked someone to prepare the medicine.
Time is running out, there is no time to waste.
The medicine boy took the prescription away, and he began to deal with the emotions of the patient's family.
"Madam Xu, in extraordinary times, extraordinary things need to be done."
"The situation of the Minister of the Central Secretariat and Xu Shaoqing is really critical now. Apart from the possibility mentioned by Your Highness, we can't think of any other solution."
Mrs. Xu looked at the little girl sitting in front of her. Her delicate and pretty face was particularly adorable.
If it doesn't involve the lives of her family members, even if it's just to coax the children, she will believe whatever she says.
But she was really worried about such a little kid.
Maybe today, she will really be a widow.
Thinking of this, I can’t help but feel sad.
It was because she was afraid of losing her manners in front of the emperor that she held back her tears.
But the eyes couldn't help but feel sore.
Xu Chengzhou was sensitive to his mother's emotions and came to comfort her: "Mother, His Highness will definitely be able to do it. I told you that His Highness is very powerful and will definitely be able to save Aye and Auntie. You have to believe in His Highness."
Mrs. Xu became even sadder when she saw her son's silly look.
My husband, your son has completely turned into Princess Tianwu's little follower and has lost all his judgment.
If you really leave, what will this silly boy do?
While boiling the medicine, a new problem arose.
The imperial physician replied, "It's mainly because I heard it's a cold. The herbs we brought are all for colds, as well as some common herbs."
"There is only one dose of medicine for treating Gu poison. You can get more when you return to the palace, or you can buy it from the medicine shop in the capital. I have already sent someone back to get the medicine."
"But it takes a long time to go back and forth. I don't know if the one who didn't take the medicine in time can make it..."
This means that the emperor has the final say on who should take the medicine.
One of these two people is a national treasure who has just shown his potential.
The position of Zhongshu Ling is not completely irreplaceable like Xu Xinshu's.
But Xu Lanqi had been his study partner since childhood.
Another companion had died in the struggle for succession.
Bei Heng is also a kind-hearted person and does not want to lose this rare friendship.
"Maybe... I have an idea."
"Have you ever heard that rectal medication is twice as effective as oral medication?"
The emperor's scalp tingled when he heard this.
"What is rectal administration?" Is that what he was thinking?
Bei Jingchu gave a vivid description of how Bei Heng saluted Xu Lanqi who was lying on the bed.
Brother, this is too pitiful. I will definitely laugh at you in the future.
Imperial Physician Shen became interested in Bei Jingchu's strange suggestions: "Your Highness seems to have some knowledge of medicine?"
[Of course not! ]
【What's that sparkling look in your eyes? 】
Bei Jingchu covered her head.
[I still want my beautiful hair! ]
[Don't think I don't know that under the official hats of your imperial doctors, none of them have intact hair. They are all bald.]
Even Doctor Shen himself is bald, but he usually wears his hair in a bun with the hair around the center supporting it, and he wears a hat, so it is not noticeable.
Female doctors don’t have much hair either, and the higher their official rank, the less hair they have.
They became stronger and balder.
[Don't say that. If my father thinks I need to learn some self-defense skills and sends me to learn Chinese medicine, that's it! ]
The emperor found it a little funny. Is he that kind of person?
Well he is.
But he had no plans to do so. Human energy is limited and it is impossible to master everything.
But hearing this little bastard so scared, it might scare her.
So Bei Heng cleared his throat and said, "Since Chu'er is interested in medicine, your father..."
"No!" Bei Jingchu replied in shock.
The stance is firm.
"I am just an ordinary person who is interested in strange things."
The emperor seemed disappointed: "Okay then."
After this commotion, the atmosphere in the room became a lot more relaxed.
The unconscious Xu Xinshu and Xu Lanqi had no idea what they were about to face.
After taking the medicine, their conditions did not worsen.
All the imperial doctors breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that as long as the patient was still alive, they could continue treating him.
Perhaps because Xu Xinshu has been traveling all year round, she has a better physique and is in better condition than Xu Lanqi.
The two of them managed to hold on until the medicinal materials were delivered.
Mrs. Xu looked at the two little kids playing in front of her. She heard that their conditions had improved, so she pushed her son out and let him play and relax.
The child was always tense and in a bad mood.
As a result, the boy went straight to find the princess.
He insisted on dragging the little girl to accompany him.
She always had the illusion that Princess Tianwu was more like coaxing a child than really wanting to play with her friends.
Mrs. Xu silently threw away the terrible thoughts in her mind.
How old is the princess? She is only five years old. How could she have the heart to coax a child?
An illusion must be an illusion.