Although it was a question, the voice was very confident.

This realization left Ji Xuan feeling both frustrated and slightly excited.

“I haven’t broken the law or committed any crime, and I have no demands of you,” Jiang Nuan looked at him strangely, “Why should I be afraid of you?”

This kid might have become stupid from being praised too much!

Jiang Nuan felt completely baffled that someone would ask such a stupid question when she needed their help.

Forehead......

That seems to make a lot of sense!

However, having grown accustomed to people who were always trembling with fear and reverence for her, Ji Xuan was not quite used to this unexpected turn of events.

"Never mind, pretend I didn't ask."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan said meaningfully, "Before asking this question, I suggest Your Majesty consider whether others fear you as a person or the power you represent!"

Admittedly, many people fear the emperor, but history is also full of those who rebelled and murdered their rulers.

Upon hearing this, Ji Xuan gave Jiang Nuan a deep look, "Based on these words alone, if I am fortunate enough to survive, I will guarantee you a worry-free life!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Although she didn't quite believe it, Jiang Nuan still obediently thanked her.

But the way he spoke, the more he listened, the more nonchalant it sounded.

Seeing this, Ji Xuan pressed her slender fingers against her brow, feeling a slight headache.

This woman truly has no reverence for the emperor whatsoever!

Just then, Qi Yong walked over with Doctor Gu.

"Lady Jiang," Doctor Gu was even more excited than Qi Yong, "I heard you have a way to cure His Majesty's illness?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan did not answer, but turned around and went into the house, brought out a jar of wine, opened the lid, poured out a shallow cup, and handed it to Doctor Gu.

"Dr. Gu, please try this cup of wine first."

"Is this the health-preserving wine that Qi Yong was talking about?"

Doctor Gu tried hard to suppress his excitement, but his gaze at the clear wine in the glass was filled with a mixture of infatuation and anticipation.

After saying that, without waiting for Jiang Nuan to explain, he immediately took a small sip.

"How is it?" Qi Yong stared intently at Doctor Gu. "How do you feel? Is it working?"

Ji Xuan was also a little nervous. Although she appeared calm, her hands were clenched tightly in her sleeves. "Qi Yong, don't disturb Gu Qing."

At the center of the storm, Doctor Gu seemed oblivious to these words, lost in his own thoughts.

After a long silence, he bowed deeply to Jiang Nuan and said, "Madam Jiang, on behalf of all the people of the world, I thank you!"

"Dr. Gu, you flatter me," Jiang Nuan said, tugging at the corner of her mouth. "Why don't you tell me about the effects first?"

A single jar of wine is used to connect with the common people of the world; each one manages to make connections more and more impressive than the last.

"The medicinal effects of the wine are very strong, yet very mild. It will indeed have an effect on His Majesty, but the dosage must be strictly controlled, and acupuncture must be performed to seal the acupoints to protect His Majesty's heart and blood vessels in case of any unforeseen circumstances."

"In addition, His Majesty's internal organs are failing and he needs some special means of assistance."

Upon hearing this, Ji Xuan was momentarily excited, but after regaining her composure, she asked with red ears, "How much can it be restored?"

"Sixty percent," Doctor Gu said slowly, "the rest requires gradual recuperation."

"Sixty percent," Ji Xuan said, slightly lost in thought, then asked, "What percentage of certainty are you?"

"Fifty percent," Doctor Gu explained with his head down, "Although this wine is miraculous, His Majesty's health is also in great danger, and there are too many uncontrollable factors. This humble subject can only be fifty percent certain."

After thinking for a moment, Doctor Gu added, "Even if something goes wrong along the way, it can extend His Majesty's life by five years."

“Very good,” Ji Xuan nodded slightly. “Go and prepare.”

"This humble subject understands!"

After finishing his sentence, Doctor Gu immediately left with trembling hands.

He had prepared himself to be buried with his family, but he never expected things to turn around.

Lady Jiang is truly his benefactor!

Seeing this, Jiang Nuan felt a surge of relief.

Fortunately, they didn't do anything reckless and just made people drink alcohol; otherwise, something really bad might have happened.

Sure enough, even the most amazing things aren't omnipotent.

If you get sick in the future, it's more reliable to see a doctor. If you try to do it yourself, who knows what kind of trouble you'll end up with?

"Your Majesty," Qi Yong could no longer contain his excitement after Doctor Gu left, "There's finally hope! There's finally hope!"

After saying this, he collapsed to the ground and burst into tears, wailing like a child, disregarding his image.

"Qi Yong, get up," Ji Xuan extended a hand and offered it to him, "I am the Emperor of the Great Zhou, a person blessed by Heaven, and I will surely turn misfortune into good fortune!"

"I have disgraced you," Qi Yong said, not daring to grab Ji Xuan's hand. He wiped away his tears and stood up on his own. "I am happy, extremely happy."

He was even happier than the lowly eunuch who had risen to become the emperor's personal eunuch.

"I understand. Don't worry, everything will be alright."

"His Majesty's words are golden and will surely come true!"

Jiang Nuan stood silently to the side, watching the scene unfold before her without uttering a word.

In her eyes, the two people in front of her were no longer powerful nobles in the palace, but a master and servant who depended on each other for survival.

Suddenly, I realized that the so-called emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty was just like an ordinary person, with his own joys and sorrows, worries and anxieties, as well as that barely perceptible softness.

Suddenly, I realized that Qi Yong, who was loud, arrogant, and thought he had his head on the ground, wasn't so annoying after all.

Despite his extreme and aggressive behavior, he always acted in the best interests of his master.

"You two," Jiang Nuan gave an awkward but polite smile, "Now that things are resolved, I'm going back to the kitchen to cook."

Upon hearing this, Ji Xuan turned his head awkwardly and said stiffly, "Madam Jiang, please do as you please. You don't need to worry about me."

"Wait a minute," Qi Yong still wouldn't give up, "Madam Jiang, is it really true that this wine recipe can't be sold?"

Qi Yong was unwilling to let such a good thing not be in his own hands.

“Not for sale,” Jiang Nuan couldn’t help but roll her eyes. “People say that when you drink water, you should remember the well-digger. But you’re the opposite. You drink the water and then want to take the well with you. That doesn’t make sense anywhere.”

She had no prejudice against eunuchs, but Qi Yong was simply impossible to like.

Upon hearing this, Ji Xuan's face began to turn red. "Qi Yong, apologize to Lady Jiang."

I have a feeling that Jiang Nuan was talking about him!

"Please don't be offended, Madam Jiang," Qi Yong said quickly, forcing a smile in the blink of an eye. "I was just asking casually and wouldn't dare to force you, Madam Jiang."

"Best!" Jiang Nuan said these two words and left immediately.

“Master, Madam Jiang’s temper is too fiery,” Qi Yong said with a wry smile. “She’s like a powder keg, ready to explode at any moment.”

He felt that his words weren't very pleasant, that he hadn't used any underhanded tactics, and that it was like children playing house.

As a result, they were unwilling to endure even this small injustice.

Everything is laid bare in the open, without any concealment. In all my years of meeting so many people, this is the first time I've encountered someone like this!

“Be content,” Ji Xuan said, his hands behind his back, his eyes filled with complex emotions as he looked up. “She doesn’t even care much about me.”

As Ji Xuan said this, he did not ignore the slight fear in his heart. Having been humiliated time and time again, he was really... scared!