Chapter 1267 - 1103: Divine Doctor Family
Chapter 1267: Chapter 1103: Divine Doctor Family
Doctor Li naturally noticed Director Zhang, but his mind was not focused on Director Zhang now. He came here solely to confirm whether the Emperor was truly poisoned by Ruo Yin.
Ruo Yin, originally possessed by only three people, and he was one of them, but later he gave away that portion he had. Now he suspected the Emperor consumed what he previously held.
The ambergris spread throughout the hall, everyone inside was intently watching Doctor Li. Doctor Li’s brows furrowed tightly, and his expression grew increasingly solemn.
Removing the silk handkerchief from the Emperor’s wrist, Doctor Li pondered for a moment, recalling the person who asked him for the poison, could it be him?
"How is it? Is the Emperor really poisoned?" The Empress Dowager, seeing Doctor Li silent, immediately stepped forward to inquire.
"It is certainly Ruo Yin without a doubt!" Doctor Li came to his senses, picked up the medicine box, and stood aside.
The Empress Dowager noticed that Doctor Li didn’t even prescribe a formula, her heart sank immediately.
"Since it’s confirmed to be Ruo Yin, is there an antidote?" The Empress Dowager, holding back tears, asked with a trembling voice.
"This humble one does not have an antidote, as I am merely a rural doctor who cannot counteract this poison!"
Director Zhang glanced at Doctor Li, rural doctor? If this person is a rural doctor, then what does that make him?
"Doctor Li, I am no fool. Director Zhang recommended you, saying your medical skills are excellent, with the ability to bring people back from the brink of death! Since you could identify Ruo Yin, your knowledge must be broad."
"If you can detoxify the Emperor, I will grant you wealth and prosperity, what do you think?" The Empress observed that Doctor Li seemed to have some skills, and also perceived that he did not seem to be someone greedy for power and money.
But all she could promise was this, her child could not suffer any incident; if this poison could not be cured, she dared not imagine what the future held.
The late Emperor had long lost favor for her, and for many years, it was just her and her child depending on each other. Last time, when Zhao Xian kidnapped them, although her son was unwilling, he ultimately released Zhao Xian for her safety.
The Imperial Family was sparse in kinship, and having a son like this was already rare. Dundun had just turned thirty, so young, and contemplating that Dundun might leave before her, was like a knife to her heart.
If life could be exchanged for life, she would not hesitate.
Wiping the tears from her face, the Empress Dowager steadied herself. She mustn’t panic, Dundun’s life still relied on her to find a way.
"Reporting to the Empress Dowager, it’s not that this humble one does not wish to provide an antidote, but rather my medical skills are insufficient. This poison is too tyrannical, the Emperor has been poisoned for over three months, if he had taken it initially, this humble one might have tried. But now the Emperor’s toxicity, although temporarily suppressed, will not last beyond three years. I urge the Empress Dowager to seek another expert! This humble one is truly powerless."
Doctor Li shook his head, although Gu Chengyu’s detoxification pills were potent, they were ineffective against Ruo Yin.
"This humble one possesses a Detoxification Pill, although it cannot completely detoxify this poison, it can help suppress somewhat, thereby extending the time."
This Detoxification Pill was given by Gu Chengyu, later he developed a formula with similar effects, but the result fell far short.
Most importantly, it lacked two essential ingredients, Gu Chengyu’s Detoxification Pill was invaluable.
"Is there truly no other way? Doctor Li, let’s speak frankly, since Director Zhang recommended you and said this poison is extremely rare, you surely have connections with the Divine Doctor Family. The Emperor’s life is vital to political stability, now with Da Xing constantly harassing the border, seizing opportunities for a vicious bite."
The Empress Dowager deeply sighed, "The incident where the Emperor was recently assaulted need not be said anymore. At such times of internal and external worries, if people learn the Emperor is poisoned, with limited time left, then Dayan will truly fall into chaos. Doctor Li, I perceive you too are a man of loyalty and nobility, possessing an above-it-all demeanor. No need for much words, you also understand the severity. For the sake of the people, I hope you can abandon any private interests and think more for the common folk."
The Empress Dowager was strong-willed, the late Emperor had lost affection for her earlier, and he was slow to appoint a Crown Prince, she never begged the Emperor. Even later, when it came to the Crown Prince position, she exchanged for it with the Red Book Iron Certificate. Someone like her would never bow down in life.
But she was also a mother, Dundun lay unconscious on the dragon couch, what use was her pitiful pride?
The Empress Dowager’s plea in such a humble manner was surprising to both Director Zhang and Doctor Li. Besides the Emperor, she was the most noble person in the world, that she would lower her posture was indeed rare.
Much less, the Empress Dowager’s words were not wrong, the border issues, Doctor Li and others surely knew as well. Saying Dayan is under internal and external threats was no exaggeration. If something truly happened to the Emperor, Dayan would be plunged into turmoil.
The Emperor’s eldest son was only eight this year, hardly able to bear such responsibility?
Doctor Li sighed, he was silent for a while before saying, "This poison Ruo Yin only exists in three pieces in the world, unique to the Divine Doctor Family, reserved only for the family head and direct lineage. Usually frozen in the snow mountain, never easily taken down. This humble one originally possessed a piece, but due to an owed favor, when asked for Ruo Yin, this humble one gifted him the poison."
Director Zhang’s brows furrowed tightly at hearing this, "You said this poison is exceptionally rare, indicating that besides your Divine Doctor Family’s direct bloodline, no one else in the world could cure this poison. Since the person who asked you had ill intent, and you gave away the poison without considering it, this matter has left you with consequences."
Doctor Li glanced at Director Zhang, "In matters of this world, right or wrong, who can say clearly? Regardless, this has passed, pursuing it now is pointless. Furthermore, this humble one values promises, having assured the other side, whatever the request, it must be fulfilled. This humble one made the vow, it must, of course, be kept."
He hadn’t settled accounts with Director Zhang yet, unexpectedly the latter was still pointing fingers.
Director Zhang was rendered speechless by Doctor Li, his old face turned red. Originally, he was at fault, how could he face arguing back? Hence, he remained silent.
"To whom did you give that poison?" The Empress Dowager now understood that Doctor Li probably was of the direct lineage of the Divine Doctor Family, as there were only three, and Doctor Li had one.
Yet since he was of the direct lineage of the Divine Doctor Family, he should have the antidote.
"This person is a collateral disciple of my family, he has some talent in poison development. When asking, he only said it was for research, this humble one found it inappropriate, but ultimately gave it. If this person went down the mountain for leisure, perhaps the Emperor’s poisoning is related to him."
The other two poisons are in his grandfather and father’s hands, absolutely impossible to be here.