Chapter 85: Battle on the Bed 49
r day. Xi'er has gone to the General's Mansion, and she might be back late."Princess Zhaoran reached out to take the teacup he had drunk from, but before her hand could touch it, Duguo City took it aw...Actually, she had a general understanding of the emperor's condition. He was chronically poisoned for years, with toxins accumulating for five years. Secondly, he suffered from rising qi and blood. If the poison were removed and he received proper medication, he would naturally recover. However, finding a way to administer medicine safely within the palace was also a problem.
If she were careless, the antidote she gave could become poison.
Feng Ling Xi knew this very well, wanting the emperor's poison to be successfully cured, taking the medicine was the key.
"Father, would you like to hear the truth or a lie"
Wind Ling opened her mouth, and the Emperor raised an eyebrow, looking at her. "I naturally want to hear the truth. Otherwise, why would I have sent everyone else away."
Dugu Cheng looked at Feng Ling Xi's eyes, filled with determination. His gaze was full of disbelief. It seemed she truly had the confidence to cure his father's illness.
"My father has been poisoned for five years, a chronic poison. Each dose was small, but over many years and months, it accumulated. For half a year now, there is no medicine that can cure him. Moreover, my father's qi and blood are high, and when he gets angry, he is prone to fainting, making his condition very dangerous."
The Emperor nodded in approval. “I didn’t expect someone so young to see things so clearly. You are right. I have been poisoned for five years now.”
"Father knows, so why wouldn't you ask the imperial physician to treat Father"
Feng Lingxi regretted asking the question as soon as she finished. This kind of thing, she seemed to have asked inappropriately. The emperor knew not to treat it, there must be a reason.
"I have been under the care of imperial physicians all along. Can you see that my health has improved"
Feng Lingxi stopped speaking, wondering if being the emperor was really that miserable
If even this ailment can't be cured, what use are these imperial physicians
"Xi'er, is there a way to detoxify"
Shufei didn't want to say anything else, she hurried and asked.
"There is a way, but Empress Dowager, if the Emperor wants to be cured, taking medicine would be a big problem. Your daughter-in-law is worried that there might be issues with the medication."
"You can decoct the medicine into pills, just like you did for your mother concubine. Wouldn't that be safe"
Feng Lingxi thought about it, but still felt uneasy.
Now she suspected who had poisoned her. If that person knew about her medical skills and that she treated the Emperor, they might get impatient and frame her for something. Then she would be in deep trouble, unable to clear her name even if she jumped into the Yellow River.
"Is there anything bothering you, Xi'er"
Dugu City saw her furrowed brows. She was worried about the same thing he was, that if the emperor’s medicine wasn't administered carefully, Xi'er would become the one who killed the emperor.
"Your Majesty, your daughter-in-law will go back and carefully consider the matter of medicine."
The emperor nodded, "That's good. If you need anything, tell Cheng'er."
"Thank you, Father, for your understanding."
The banquet ended like that. Feng Lingxi and Dugu Cheng left the palace and saw Prince Tai who was guarding outside. When they came out, Dugu Yan stepped forward, "Xi'er, Si Di, how is Father Emperor"
"My father's health has improved considerably, and he was able to speak with us for a few moments."
Dugu Cheng looked at the Crown Prince, his voice calm.
The Crown Prince looked at Feng Lingxi, “Lingxi, when did you learn medicine Why didn’t this palace know”
"Your Highness, I've only learned the surface level. Please forgive my inadequacy, Your Highness."
"Xier..."
"Prince, if there's nothing else, we should head back. It's getting late."
Dugu Cheng saw that Dugu Yan no longer stopped him, so he took Feng Ling Xi's hand and left the palace.
Once in the carriage, Dugu City loosened his grip on her hand and looked at her slightly cold expression. "This king knows your concerns, but even if you don't intervene, the Empress has already seen you as a thorn in her side."
Feng Lingxi looked at him, "What you're saying is, ever since I married you, I've been seen as a thorn in the Empress's side"
"Xier is clever, nothing can escape your eyes."
"Feng Lingxi let out a cold snort. 'If it weren't for you, how could I have ended up like this'"
"Didn't Xi'er also not open her mouth to propose a separation with the King to her father Deep down, she still cares about the King."
Feng Lingxi gave him a withering glance. "You're overthinking things,"
She would still think of him, but she just held back for the sake of her mother.
A faint smile appeared on Dugu Cheng's lips, knowing that her heart was still filled with thoughts of him. If not, she could have taken the opportunity just now to propose a divorce and completely get rid of him.
"I don't part ways with you because, even if it weren't you, there would be other princes. Rather than replace one, I might as well make do with you."
The smile on Dugu Cheng's face gradually disappeared. Looking at Feng Lingxi's cold eyes, he said, "You say to make do"
He is a mighty war god, and she dares to say she'll settle for being with him
"Could it be that you are not because you have already..."
"Enough of that, let's talk about Father Emperor."
Wind Ling changed the subject, and after a while, she said again, "Medicine is a big problem. You should be clear about this. Even if the medicine I give you is fine, once it gets into the Emperor's hands, it becomes something else entirely."
"This king knows, therefore, that you didn't immediately agree because of this."
Feng Lingxi nodded, "It's not just this. Father's illness must be kept secret from others, especially those in the palace. I presume you know better than me who poisoned your father. If she knew that I was poisoning the Emperor, perhaps at that time it would be me who killed Father."
She was afraid of these things, the methods used in the palace. She didn't want to try them and had no interest in them.
To live another life, I wouldn't want to lose my life in the process.
"Xi'er, I understand what you're saying. Let's go back and discuss this matter of delivering medicine slowly. As for treating the emperor, Mother Concubine will keep it a secret too. But, how long will it take to cure the emperor's poison"
"It'll take some time, I need to brew the medicine into pills."
"What can I do for you"
Dugu City looked at her, "Just speak up, this king will do it for you."
"Buy medicinal herbs."
Dugu City replied, "Tell me what you need, and I will arrange it."
Feng Lingxi responded and returned to the palace. She immediately began to configure medicinal herbs, wrote out a prescription, and gave it to Dugu Cheng, asking him to prepare the necessary ingredients. Then, she started concocting the medicine with the herbs she had on hand. Dugu Cheng looked at the late hour and felt a twinge of reluctance.
"Xi'er, go to sleep early. We'll try the medicine tomorrow."
Feng Lingxi put the medicinal herbs aside, "There's one more thing I need your help with. I can't keep making medicine here, the smell is too strong. Could you give me a room"
"No problem, I'll have it ready for you tomorrow." Feng Lingxi thanked him and then took up her brush and ink, starting to draw. Duguo Cheng watched what she was drawing, a little puzzled.
"Xier, what is this"
Feng Lingxi yawned and handed him the drawing, "Find someone to make these for me, don't ask why."
"I'll have someone make one for you tomorrow. It will be both fast and good."
Feng Lingxi said thanks, "I'm going to sleep, you should rest early too."
Du Gucheng lay on the ground with his own bedding, watching Feng Lingxi on the bed. Perhaps she was too tired, she fell asleep after lying down. with good fortune. As for the rewards bestowed by Consort Xi, if you desire them, this old woman will let you personally make a trip to retrieve it. Obtain the Zi Xing and kill Feng Lingxi.”"Your Maj...