Li Jue smiled bitterly upon hearing this.

"Actually, there's only one way, because we can't determine exactly what illness you have yet, which is why I mentioned treatment methods for two different conditions..."

"Oh...I see."

"Nephew, tell your aunt, how likely are these two methods to succeed?"

"Not even one percent..."

"If it's just pericardial effusion, we might be able to reach 30%. But if it's a problem with the heart valves, there's absolutely no chance of a cure within three to five years!"

"this……"

Upon hearing about the high risks of the treatment, Si Zi fell silent. After a short silence, she mustered her courage again and looked solemnly at Li Jue.

"If I don't get treatment, I'm sure I'll die, right?"

Upon hearing this, Li Jue choked up and couldn't say a word, only nodding heavily.

Upon seeing this, Si Zi let out a long sigh.

"well!"

"I see!"

“Nephew, don’t tell your grandfather about this. Your aunt doesn’t want him to worry about me.”

"As for my illness..."

"I'm willing to let you treat my illness, and I'll write my will before the treatment. Even if I die during the treatment, you don't have to worry about your grandfather blaming you!"

After saying these words, Si Zi picked up a pen and started writing on the table. After finishing her will, she blew on the ink to dry it, then folded it neatly and stuffed it into Li Jue's pocket.

"Keep this safe. If your aunt dies, show this to your grandfather!"

"Uh-huh……"

"Can you treat my illness now?"

"no!"

"I still need to prepare some things; the surgery can only proceed once everything is ready!"

"oh?"

"Just tell your aunt what you need. As long as you're not the moon in the sky, your aunt should be able to get it for you, hehe..."

Li Jue thought for a moment after hearing this and said...

"Actually, the items aren't very valuable, but they're quite difficult to make. It would be best to find some skilled craftsmen to forge a batch of needles, as well as some surgical instruments..."

"A skilled craftsman?"

Upon hearing this, Si Zi immediately thought of the artisans in the palace who crafted gold and silver jewelry, wondering if they could create what his nephew had described.

Do you have any styles?

"I can find someone to try and build it!"

"The design is simple, but I'm worried that the craftsmen won't understand it. It would be best to bring the craftsmen over so that I can personally guide them in making it."

"No problem, your aunt will find you the best craftsmen in the Tang Dynasty!"

"Auntie, actually, the surgical equipment is only one aspect. I also need to practice on a few cadavers to get a feel for the technique..."

"ah?"

Sizi was stunned when she heard this. This was beyond her comprehension and left her at a loss for words.

However, at that moment, Li Shimin, who had been eavesdropping at the door, kicked open the door to the infirmary with a bang.

"Leave the corpses to me, you can have as many as you want!"

"As long as you can cure your aunt, I'll bring you a living person, let alone a corpse!"

Li Jue was stunned when he heard this. He wondered what this old man Li did to dare to say such big words.

You should know that people in those days still valued the idea of ​​being buried in peace. Even for criminals executed by the imperial court every autumn, their families were allowed to collect their remains.

"Uncle Li, don't be so sure of yourself. You have no idea how difficult this thing is to deal with..."

Li Shimin scoffed disdainfully upon hearing this.

"It doesn't necessarily have to be someone from our Great Tang Dynasty, does it?"

"Would people from other races be suitable?"

"Old Li, anyone will do!"

"Whether they are from the Tang Dynasty or any other country, the location of their heart is the same!"

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin gave a sinister laugh.

"That's good!"

"I'll have someone capture a few hundred for you to use right away. Once the court has conquered Goguryeo, you can have as many as you want, whether they're alive or dead!"

"ah……"

"Old Li, you wouldn't happen to be a butcher, would you?"