Meng Zhelan and Meng Yuanpan returned to the Empress's palace with the prepared medicinal herbs.

After carefully examining the Queen's condition, the two discovered that her illness was no ordinary disease, as there was another rare toxin that had been lingering in her body for a long time.

Both toxins are extremely potent; once they enter the body, they spread rapidly, causing the person to fall into a coma and become difficult to treat.

Meng Zhelan knew the potency of this poison, and she and her father decided to use an ancient method to detoxify the empress.

This method requires the use of special herbs and acupuncture techniques, and it is very complex to perform, demanding a high level of medical skill and patience.

"Father, I've decided to use the Thirteen Devious Needles. The Empress's two poisons are extremely potent; a slight mishap could..."

Meng Zhong had no choice but to agree. In fact, his daughter's medical skills were superior to his, but he was afraid of being targeted by someone with ulterior motives.

However, this acupuncture technique would consume a great deal of her energy, but she couldn't care less about that now.

With Meng Zhong's assistance, Meng Zhelan began her treatment.

The palace maids were instructed to give the Empress a bowl of medicine. First, silver needles were inserted into the Empress's acupoints to gradually gather the toxins in her body.

Next, she took out a magical herb called "Black Gold Grass," crushed it, and then used silver needles dipped in the herbal juice to insert it into the acupoints.

This herb has a strong detoxifying effect and can expel toxins from the body.

After twelve needles were inserted in succession, Meng Zhelan suddenly felt unsteady on her feet and her head was spinning.

"Father, give me an acupuncture needle." Meng Zhelan stepped out from behind the screen and had her father give her an acupuncture needle. Her mind cleared and her strength returned. Finally, she calmed herself and gave the Empress the thirteenth acupuncture needle.

Seeing that the Empress's pale complexion had faded, Meng Zhong helped her get dressed before entering the inner room from behind the screen.

As her pulse gradually stabilized, Meng Zhong said with great satisfaction, "Lan'er, your acupuncture skills have improved."

After an hour of intensive treatment, the Queen's condition finally improved. The two breathed a sigh of relief, their joy beyond words.

After the medicinal bath was prepared, the palace maids placed the empress into the bath tub.

Meng Zhelan stayed by her side, and under the warm medicinal bath, the Empress's complexion gradually regained its color.

When Emperor Wenyuan entered, he saw the Empress lying on the bed with a rosy complexion and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The Empress's father, General Zhou, was still guarding Jingyuan at the border.

"Doctor Meng, how is the Empress?" "Your Majesty, the Empress is currently fine, but she may need two more days to wake up."

"That's good. Granny Wen, arrange for someone to guard the Empress. If there are any problems, go to Doctor Meng immediately." "Yes, Your Majesty."

"Doctor Meng, you two go to the side hall to rest," Wen Yuan always treated his people with kindness and gentleness, especially since this was a capable man.

"Your Majesty, Physician Meng is my youngest daughter. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me for not explaining this to you immediately."

"Oh? So this outstanding woman is the daughter of Imperial Physician Meng. Indeed, like father, like daughter. Not bad at all." Emperor Wenyuan was overjoyed.

Meng Zhelan stood to one side with her head bowed and eyes downcast. When she heard the emperor mention her, she looked up and was surprised to find someone she hadn't expected.

Prince An remained inside the hall, sitting there after finishing his conversation with Emperor Wenyuan.

His eyes never left Meng Zhelan after she came out of the Empress's bedchamber.

Apart from his face, the person in his dream had a completely different aura.

In her dream, she was in despair, as if she had fallen into a bottomless abyss, utterly hopeless. He tried to reach out and grab her, but he couldn't.

He experienced excruciating pain in his dream, and he could still feel that pain when he woke up.

She is radiant and playful now. Will she really become like the girl in my dream?

"Yu'er, Yu'er," Emperor Wenyuan called twice before he came back to his senses.

"Father, I am perhaps a little dizzy."

"You may go and rest. Your mother is alright now. I will also return to Yanghe Palace."

"Yes," Meng Zhelan and Meng Zhong also went to sleep in the side hall.

Meng Zhelan was too tired. Although she was curious about why Young Master Qi had concealed his identity, she didn't have the energy to think about it now.

Back home, everyone was worried about Meng Zhelan and the others, so they didn't go to rest.

They only went back to their room to rest after Li Xi returned and told them.

"Sister, when is Sister Lan coming back?" Li Yi will only return to the academy before the start of the new semester after the Lunar New Year.

"It should be in the next few days. I found someone to help me, and we should have news by tomorrow. You should go and get some rest. Kids won't grow tall if they stay up too late."

Li Xi sent them all to rest.

Once you enter the palace gates, it's like entering a deep sea; those outside are anxiously waiting to see what's going on inside.

The next day, the empress, who had been "tortured" all night, slowly woke up, feeling weak all over.

"Granny Wen, what's wrong with me?" The Empress tried to get up but couldn't move.

"Your Majesty, you collapsed from poisoning last night. The imperial physicians in the palace were helpless. His Majesty sent someone to find a legendary doctor from the common people, and she's a goddess-like doctor. His Majesty was furious last night. You see, His Majesty is still very worried about Your Majesty."

"Ha, yes, they do seem quite concerned about me," the Empress sneered.

Deep affection can be faked; he was probably just afraid that if she died, her father would turn against her!

"Your Majesty, you're awake!" The palace maid Caidie was overjoyed to see the Empress awake.

"This servant will go and fetch Doctor Meng right away. She instructed me to inform her as soon as you wake up."

About the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Meng Zhelan hurried over, her clothes fresh from washing up.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to take your pulse," Meng Zhelan said respectfully, kneeling on the ground.

"So you are Doctor Meng, come here." Although the Empress was over thirty, she was very well-preserved and looked like she was in her early twenties.

Moreover, she was exceptionally beautiful and had a very elegant appearance. Meng Zhelan secretly admired her.

Influenced by Li Xi, she also developed a love for admiring beautiful women.

"Her Majesty the Empress is out of danger, but she still needs to take medicine for three more days to fully recover. After taking two more days of medicinal baths, she will be able to get up and walk around."

"In that case, thank you for your trouble." The Empress was always kind and approachable.

"Grandma Wen, go to the private storehouse and pick out a few sets of jewelry for Doctor Meng." The Empress seemed a little weak and drowsy.

"Grandma Wen, please help the Empress to rest well. Her Majesty is quite weak right now."

Although Su Mengzhelan really wanted to touch this nobleman's thing, the important thing was to get down to business. Taking medicine, getting acupuncture, and soaking in a medicinal bath were the three essentials.

The Empress fell asleep soon after, and Meng Zhong was summoned away by Emperor Wenyuan.

After the Empress fell asleep, Meng Zhelan was about to go out for a breath of fresh air when she saw Qi Yu enter through the main gate.