After hearing this, Rong Qingqing asked, "Doctor Xu, it seems you know where the antidote is. Please enlighten me."
Doctor Xu sighed, saying with some worry, "In the Helan Mountains, there is a medicinal herb called 'Zhu Xian' that can cure the poison that Prince Su has been given. However, the Helan Mountains are extremely dangerous, and wild animals roam there. I'm worried..."
He didn't say what he was worried about, but everyone present understood what he meant.
Although the Helan Mountains possess medicinal herbs that can counteract the poison of King Su, the Helan Mountains are dangerous, and it would be very difficult to find the herbs. Even if they were found, there is no guarantee of a safe return. Moreover, the Helan Mountains are located outside the Great Wall, close to the Xiongnu, who are said to be exceptionally ferocious. If they were to encounter them…
Zhou Peng, however, showed no fear. He stepped forward and volunteered, saying, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will go. I will definitely bring the herbs back."
The other guards quickly added, "We are also willing to go and find the medicine to detoxify Your Highness."
The group acted decisively without the slightest hesitation, demonstrating their genuine willingness to risk danger to find medicinal herbs for Xiao Town.
Looking at their resolute faces, Rong Qingqing was deeply moved. "Thank you, but I hope you will prioritize your safety and make sure you all come back safely."
"Yes," the group replied in unison, their voices strong and clear.
Without further ado, Zhou Peng and the others immediately went down to make preparations.
Dr. Xu drew a picture of the red amaranth and gave it to them, and then explained the growth habits of the red amaranth to them in detail.
They all silently made a note of it.
After the group set off, Physician Lin and the other doctor couldn't help but lean forward and ask uncertainly, "Can this amaranth you mentioned really cure the Prince's poison?"
“If we can find it, of course we can,” Doctor Xu nodded. “But this amaranth is not easy to find. I have been going in and out of the valley for many years and have never seen a single one.”
"Then how do you know there is one in Helan Mountain?" The two looked at him questioningly.
"That's what's recorded in my Xu family's medical texts, so it must exist," Doctor Xu said confidently.
After hearing this, both Physician Lin and the other doctor were speechless. They wanted to say that the medical books of the Xu family were probably made up, but considering that they were helpless against Xiao Zhen's poison, they could only shut their mouths in frustration.
Maybe this doctor wasn't making it up.
...
Meanwhile, in the Xiongnu royal court, two factions were divided: one supported launching an attack on Daliang, while the other did not support a major war.
"Now that the biggest obstacle to our army has fallen, it is the perfect opportunity for us to invade Daliang. Why not fight?"
“Xiao Zhen is in the prime of his life, how could he suddenly fall? What if this is an enemy's trick? If you rashly go to attack, wouldn't that be sending yourself to your death?” the peace advocate said, frowning.
Conservatives believe that the Xiongnu and the Liang have maintained a clear border and lived in peace for many years, so why should they engage in a major conflict?
"I see you've been living comfortably for so many years, and you've all become weak and useless," the pro-war faction mocked.
The Xiongnu king was old. Sitting on his throne, listening to the commotion below, he had a splitting headache. He made an excuse to leave, leaving only the Xiongnu prince who had just been found to preside over the meeting.
After the Xiongnu king left, the two factions fell silent for a moment, and their eyes turned to the prince on the seat.
The prince has been back for some time now, but no one can figure out what he's thinking.
"Prince, do you advocate war or peace?"
After a long silence, one of the ministers couldn't help but break it.
After these words were raised, both sides looked at the Xiongnu prince with eager eyes.
They all hoped that the prince would support them.
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