dognovel Chapter 120 Imperial Power
Chapter 120 Imperial Power
"Doctor He, how is she?"
The people outside were getting impatient, and Eunuch Gao went to the door and peeked out to ask.
"All right."
Physician He took out the duck egg at the right time, and saw that the silver needle was completely black and dull.
"This this......"
The other two imperial physicians also looked surprised, not expecting that this method would actually work.
"Eunuch Gao, the Minister has been bewitched."
Su Fuying stepped forward and answered on behalf of Physician He.
"Bewitched?"
Eunuch Gao exclaimed in disbelief, but saw that Su Fuying had a serious expression and was not joking.
Only then did he realize that this might be a big deal, and he immediately returned to report to His Majesty.
"It's Gu poison, it's definitely Gu poison!"
Physician He's tone was slightly excited, after all, he had lived for so long and this was the first time he had ever seen such a thing.
But the thought that even knowing the cause of the illness wouldn't solve the problem made me feel somewhat discouraged.
He couldn't help but sigh, "In all my years of medical practice, I've never seen such a bizarre illness. What I've witnessed today is truly eye-opening! What a pity, what a pity..."
"How can we determine what kind of curse the Minister has been afflicted with?"
Physician He muttered to himself, "Sheep..."
The man with the goatee standing to the side looked somewhat uneasy. He slowly walked to Physician He's side and said in a low voice, "Physician He, you are about to retire. You have worked diligently for more than ten years, and no difficult or complicated disease has ever stumped you."
"Now that this disease has been discovered, there's nothing anyone can do, and it could become a stain on your life."
He kept glancing around as he spoke, as if afraid of being overheard by others.
However, despite his best efforts to lower his voice, Su Fuying still heard him clearly. She couldn't help but frown, a hint of sarcasm flashing in her eyes, "You mean you want Physician He to conceal this?"
The sudden sound startled the man with the goatee. He looked up abruptly, his face showing surprise and anger. "How could you eavesdrop on other people's conversations?"
His voice unconsciously rose a few decibels, carrying a hint of dissatisfaction and accusation.
"Your voice is so loud, who wants to listen to it?"
Su Fuying shrugged helplessly, her tone tinged with a hint of teasing. She looked at the goatee, her eyes revealing an innocent expression.
Upon hearing this, the man with the goatee froze, his anger growing even stronger. However, due to Princess Su Fuying's status, he couldn't lash out directly and could only sulk inwardly.
"Imperial Physician Ma, what do you mean by that? We all serve His Majesty, and now His Majesty is waiting for a reply, yet you want me to conceal it? This is the crime of deceiving the Emperor!"
Physician He's expression turned serious. He glared at the man with his goatee, his tone full of reproach.
His gaze was firm and sharp, making it difficult for anyone to look him in the eye. Physician He's words were forceful and resolute, every word filled with a sense of justice, which made Su Fuying feel a deep sense of respect.
When the man with the goatee, also known as Doctor Ma, heard these words, especially the part about being bitten so badly for the crime of deceiving the emperor, his legs went weak and he almost lost his balance.
His voice trembled as he said, "I didn't mean that. Don't make false accusations."
"Then what do you mean?"
Su Fuying watched the show from the sidelines, speaking leisurely.
"I, I, I was... "
Doctor Ma stammered, unable to utter a complete sentence. Just when he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, the appearance of Eunuch Gao made him breathe a sigh of relief.
"Imperial Physician He, His Majesty summons you," Eunuch Gao rushed over and said in a low voice.
Upon hearing this, Physician He quickly put down what he was holding, tidied his clothes and hair, and followed Eunuch Gao out.
Today, the emperor did not wear a dragon robe, but rather a simple and elegant garment embroidered with intricate patterns, which appeared understated yet dignified.
He sat in the garden, while the Grand Secretary and an official behind him chatted idly, showing no regard for the emperor.
"His Majesty."
"What happened?" The emperor's eyes were dark as he stared intently at Physician He. He couldn't understand why a perfectly healthy person would suddenly become like this, especially in his own home.
"Your Majesty, in my opinion, the Minister has been poisoned by a curse!" Physician He looked at everything before him, cold sweat pouring down his forehead, but he still forced himself to speak.
"Impossible. I have never heard of anyone in the capital using witchcraft to harm people, let alone targeting officials of the court," the emperor immediately retorted.
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely true! I dare to swear on my life that the Minister has indeed been poisoned by a curse," Physician He hurriedly explained.
"Absurd! How could there be Gu in the capital?" The emperor still didn't believe it. After all, Gu magic was too mysterious and strange, and very few people had ever seen it with their own eyes.
"Doctor He, what are your intentions? You're lying!"
The Grand Secretary behind the Emperor's back had already changed his expression when Physician He uttered those words, and at that moment he couldn't help but speak up as well.
"Grand Chancellor, what's your hurry?" Su Fuying walked out as if strolling in a garden, a faint smile on her face, seemingly unconcerned about the Grand Chancellor's anxiety. She had just realized that no matter what happened today, the Emperor couldn't make the decision on his own.
The Grand Secretary frowned in displeasure, his tone filled with authority: "Su Fuying, do you know who you are talking to?" His voice was deep and serious, carrying an unquestionable air.
However, Su Fuying was not intimidated by the Grand Secretary's authority.
She smiled slightly, a sharp glint in her eyes, and said softly, "Does the Grand Secretary know how to speak to His Majesty?" Although her voice was gentle, the firmness and confidence it contained were undeniable.
Upon hearing this, the Grand Secretary's expression changed slightly, recalling what Liu Hui had told him when she returned home.
He couldn't help but re-examine the seemingly frail woman before him, trying to find the answer in her eyes.
But Su Fuying's gaze was like a calm lake, deep and mysterious, making it impossible for him to see through it easily.
"Ahem." Just then, the emperor coughed lightly twice, breaking the silence.
His expression remained solemn and dignified, but Su Fuying keenly noticed the barely suppressed upturn of his lips. The emperor looked at the Grand Secretary and Su Fuying, and slowly said, "Let the imperial physician finish speaking first."
Su Fuying nodded slightly, indicating that she would obey the emperor's instructions. She knew that now was not the time to argue with the Grand Chancellor, but to wait for the imperial physician's diagnosis.
Physician He then explained the verification method he had just used. The air around the emperor seemed to freeze, and the servants around him held their breath, not daring to make a sound.
"Liu, what exactly happened?!"
The emperor's brows were furrowed, his face was cold and stern, and his words sent a chill down everyone's spine.
Seeing this, Su Fuying thought to himself, "The emperor looks very dignified, but he can't intimidate some people."
"Your Majesty, I didn't know either. I thought it was just a common cold."
Liu Hui was terrified and knelt down in a panic, her eyes darting around frantically.
"How could I not know? The Minister's body is covered in festering sores and oozing pus; it could not be just a common cold."
Physician He looked displeased; even when lying, one must prepare a draft.