RPAGF Chapter 317 Erysipelas
Chapter 317 Erysipelas
Chapter 317 Erysipelas
Chapter 317
Hearing Emperor Yuanzhen's words, Ye Yunzhou sighed inwardly. It was indeed just as he had thought. Ever since the news came out of the camp, he had been wondering how his father could suddenly possess such a miraculous medicine. With this in mind, he quickly investigated the cause and learned that it was actually related to Luo Shuiyao. His doubts immediately dissipated.
He hadn't seen his father interacting with any mysterious individuals these days, so this prescription definitely wasn't something his father had been keeping private. After all, if he had the prescription long ago, given his father's personality, he would have used it long ago, without having to hide it. If the prescription had come from Luo Shuiyao, everything would make sense. Knowing this, he felt a subtle sense of pride, but then a wave of worry. The situation in Kyoto was becoming increasingly complex, and being dragged into the palace strife over this matter wouldn't be a good thing.
Upon learning the news, he sought to suppress it overnight, fearing it would leak to the capital. However, he had underestimated Emperor Yuanzhen's control over the Kyoto camp. At this point, further attempts to evade and conceal the truth would inevitably lead to accusations of deceiving the emperor and arouse suspicion. Clearly, Emperor Yuanzhen had already ascertained the circumstances, even the whereabouts of the person who had gifted the medicine; otherwise, he wouldn't have asked with such conviction. With this in mind, he could only carefully choose his words and answer with caution.
"Your Majesty, calling her a miracle doctor is an exaggeration. She only met a traveling doctor in her early years and received a few prescriptions. Her medical skills are only superficial. How can she dare to call herself a miracle doctor? If I bring her here, I'm afraid she will be embarrassing herself."
"From what you said, this is a miracle doctor. Have you ever seen him?" Seeing that he was silent for a while, he finally responded. The cold light in Emperor Yuanzhen's eyes gradually disappeared, and he said.
Ye Yunzhou acted as if he hadn't noticed the change in his expression, and continued as usual, saying, "Not only has this minister seen this, but Your Majesty has seen this as well."
"Oh? Then I'm a little curious. I don't remember ever seeing any miracle doctors."
Hearing His Majesty repeatedly address him as a "miracle doctor," seemingly completely oblivious to his previous words, Ye Yunzhou's hands, hidden within his wide sleeves, gradually tightened. His expression remained calm as he spoke, "Your Majesty, this is the girl you met at Qingyu Tower the other day. She's a peasant girl with limited medical skills. If I had her treat Your Majesty, I'd probably be laughed at. Besides, this matter concerns Your Majesty's health, and I dare not take any risks."
Seeing him repeatedly refusing, the smile that had just appeared on Emperor Yuanzhen gradually faded, and his tone became a little lower: "I understand that you have a deep friendship with that girl, and it is natural for you to have many concerns. However, I can promise you that if she is truly unable to cure me, I will pardon her."
Hearing that Emperor Yuanzhen was still insistent and clearly angry, Ye Yunzhou knew he couldn't refuse any longer and had no choice but to agree. He leaned forward and said, "I thank Your Majesty for her grace."
Seeing him agree, the murderous intent that had just surged in Emperor Yuanzhen's heart disappeared, and he immediately restored his usual kind face. "It's okay, go back and tell her to come to the palace to see me tomorrow."
Ye Yunzhou's body stiffened slightly, but he only replied in a low voice: "Yes."
After seeing Ye Yunzhou leave, Emperor Yuanzhen stared at the door of the Hall of Supreme Harmony with an expressionless face, without a trace of smile on his face.
Eunuch Su lowered his head and served carefully, fearing that he would suffer any harm for no reason.
Emperor Yuanzhen looked down at his useless and trembling appearance and could not help scolding him: "You are frightened by such a small thing, what a useless thing."
Hearing that His Majesty still had the energy to scold him, Eunuch Su secretly breathed a sigh of relief. If His Majesty was still in the mood to scold, it meant he wasn't in such a bad mood, and he grew bolder. "Your Majesty, I'm just a eunuch, a person without any roots. It's a great blessing for me to be appreciated by you and to serve you. Besides, I don't have any great abilities to begin with."
Listening to Eunuch Su's usual flattering words, Emperor Yuanzhen's mood gradually became relaxed.
Although recent events had left him feeling gloomy, they weren't all bad. If that woman could truly cure his poison, it wouldn't be a problem to reward her with something. Ye Yunzhou was a man of deep loyalty and righteousness, and the fact that he'd gone to great lengths to defend her in front of him spoke volumes about the depth of his feelings for her. He'd initially worried that Ye Yunzhou was like an unruly wolf, making it difficult to grasp his weak spot, but now he'd discovered a weakness, which was actually a good thing.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but cough violently again. Seeing this, Eunuch Su hurriedly handed the spittoon to him, gave him water and patted his back gently. After Emperor Yuanzhen felt better and helped him fall asleep, Eunuch Su finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had been with His Majesty since childhood, so their friendship was naturally extraordinary, and His Majesty trusted him very much. However, over the years, His Majesty had gradually aged, and even the majestic tiger had to grow old, and His Majesty had become increasingly suspicious.
"Oh!" Eunuch Su looked at the thin Emperor Yuanzhen lying on the dragon bed, sighed secretly, then curled up at the foot of the dragon bed and fell into a deep sleep.
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It was a bright, sunny morning. After breakfast, Luo Shuiyao dressed and prepared to head to Qingyu Tower. However, when she opened the door, she saw a tall, straight-limbed man standing beneath a large tree. Luo Shuiyao paused slightly. Even though the man's back was turned, she recognized him instantly.
Ye Yunzhou heard the door open and slowly turned around. The moment he saw Luo Shuiyao, even though he had seen her many times that night, his heart was still filled with longing for her, and his expression softened. Chun Xing wanted to bow, but he stopped her with a hand. Ye Yunzhou looked at Luo Shuiyao and said, "I have something to tell you. It's not convenient here. Please let me in."
Luo Shuiyao came to her senses and wanted to refuse, but thinking of the box of jewelry on the table, she finally stepped aside to welcome him into the courtyard. Her courtyard was small and there was no dedicated living room. Luo Shuiyao had originally planned to take Ye Yunzhou to the dining hall, but when she turned around and looked at his tall figure, and thought about the cramped environment of the dining hall, she finally led him to her room, but the door was open and not closed.
Ye Yunzhou didn't take it to heart and followed him in without hesitation.
After entering the room, Ye Yunzhou looked up and took a moment to survey it. He hadn't noticed the room's layout when he arrived the night before, but now he saw how tiny it was. Aside from a table and chairs, a dressing table, and a bed, the rest of the space seemed even more cramped. But judging by her appearance, she seemed much more at ease than she had been at the Marquis' Mansion.
Luo Shuiyao ignored his gaze and reached out to pour him a glass of water, gently placed it in front of him, then sat down opposite him, quietly waiting for him to speak.
She didn't have any tea here, only water. It wasn't that she couldn't afford tea, but she had no preference for any kind of tea. Besides, she had only just moved into this courtyard, so many things weren't fully prepared. For now, she could only offer him water.
Ye Yunzhou withdrew his gaze and looked at the water in the glass in front of him. He wasn't actually thirsty, but thinking that the water was poured by her, he picked it up and took a sip. Looking at Luo Shuiyao sitting upright, his heart softened. But thinking of the purpose of his visit today, even though he was full of worry, he had to speak: "You gave my father a prescription a few days ago, right?"
Luo Shuiyao gave the prescription out of gratitude to the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery for taking her in, and also because she wanted to do something practical for the soldiers in the army. She had no intention of keeping it secret. When Ye Yunzhou asked her this, she nodded and did not deny it.
Seeing her admit it, Ye Yunzhou continued, "I have an important person here who has contracted erysipelas. I specifically want you to treat him. Are you...sure?"
He asked this question hesitantly, his eyes fixed on Luo Shuiyao, waiting for her answer.
Luo Shuiyao's brows furrowed as she heard this. Ye Yunzhou mentioned an important person. Who could it be? And since he'd been poisoned, how many people in this feudal era could use a golden elixir? Almost instantly, she guessed who the important person Ye Yunzhou was referring to was.