Upon hearing the maid's words, the God Emperor glanced between Luanfeng and Lingyue before finally asking, "Can we keep the dregs?"
"The medicine was brewed this morning, and I haven't had time to throw away the dregs yet!" the maid said respectfully.
"Go! Bring up the dregs of the medicine so the doctors can check if there are any problems!"
As soon as the God Emperor finished speaking, the little maid hurriedly went to fetch the dregs of the medicine. A short while later, the dregs were presented. The physicians gathered around, carefully examining the composition of the dregs.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the Imperial Physician Bureau was tense, and no one dared to speak easily. After a while, an older physician frowned and said, "Your Majesty, judging from the dregs of this medicine, it is mixed with a poisonous herb called 'Jiaoshecao'. This herb looks very much like dragon's beard grass, but its toxicity is extremely strong. If taken for a long time, it will gradually weaken the body, eventually causing unconsciousness, and even endangering life."
The God Emperor's face grew increasingly grim. He looked at Luanfeng and questioned, "Luanfeng, what explanation do you have for this?"
Luanfeng knelt down with neither arrogance nor servility, and said, "Your Majesty, the medicine I prescribed for the princess is absolutely without fault. These medicines have all been carefully selected and formulated, and it is impossible for any dragon snake grass to have been mixed in. As for why the dragon snake grass was mixed in with the dragon beard grass, I have no idea!"
"Hmph! You didn't know? You prepared the medicine for the princess, and now that something has gone wrong, you are to blame." The God Emperor glared at Luanfeng.
Luanfeng remained calm and said, "Your Majesty, since I began practicing medicine, I have always upheld the benevolence of a healer and would never do anything to harm the princess. Moreover, I have no reason to harm the princess. Even if I wanted to harm the princess, I would not do it so blatantly! This investigation would uncover my secrets, so why would I do such a thing? Please investigate thoroughly, Your Majesty."
The God Emperor narrowed his eyes slightly and fell into deep thought.
"Your Majesty, Luanfeng has a precious antidote pill here that can cure the poison that the princess has been poisoned by. Regardless of who harmed the princess, it would be better to wake her up first!"
Luanfeng took out a delicate little box from her bosom and presented it with both hands.
The God Emperor looked at the box in Luanfeng's hand and said coldly to the people of the Imperial Hospital, "Check it!"
Luanfeng took out a delicate little box from her bosom and presented it with both hands.
The God Emperor looked at the box in Luanfeng's hand, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by worry for his daughter. "Very well, if this antidote can revive the princess, I will temporarily waive your responsibility. But if anything happens to the princess, regardless of whether you poisoned her or not, you will suffer the most severe punishment."
Luanfeng bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, rest assured, the medicine will surely cure the disease."
The antidote pill was given to Princess Lingyue. After a while, Princess Lingyue's complexion gradually improved, and her breathing became steady.
Princess Lingyue slowly awoke, her eyes barely open, immediately revealing weakness and terror. She weakly whispered, "Father..."
The God Emperor quickly stepped forward and asked with concern, "Yue'er, how are you feeling?"
Princess Lingyue's eyes reddened, tears welled up instantly, and she said in a trembling voice, "Father, I am so sad... I almost didn't get to see you again."
The God Emperor was heartbroken. He touched Princess Lingyue's forehead and said softly, "What exactly happened?"
Princess Lingyue seized the opportunity to sob and said, "Father, it must be Luanfeng. She poisoned me. I wasn't feeling well a few days ago, so I went to her for medicine! She made excuses and refused to treat me, saying that I was perfectly healthy."
My daughter felt she had disrespected the royal family and slapped her twice! She must be holding a grudge and secretly poisoned her! She almost killed me, Father! I beg you, please do justice for me!
Upon hearing this, Luanfeng hurriedly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the princess has misunderstood. Luanfeng has absolutely no intention of harming the princess; there must be some misunderstanding."
Princess Lingyue, however, persisted, crying as she said, "You still say it wasn't you? Apart from the medicine you prescribed for me, I haven't come into contact with anything else suspicious. You still say it wasn't you?"
“Princess, even if I prescribed the medicine, it has been out of the Imperial Hospital for seven days. It is not impossible that someone might have deliberately framed me during those seven days. Please investigate, Your Majesty. I, Luanfeng, am solely dedicated to treating you and have no intention of harming anyone.” Luanfeng spoke earnestly, her gaze fixed firmly on the Emperor.
Upon hearing this, Princess Lingyue cried even harder. "Father, look, she's still trying to deny it. Who else could have tampered with this medicine besides her? She must resent me and want to kill me."
The God Emperor frowned and stared at Ling Yue for a while. Seeing her haggard face, he couldn't help but feel a little more heartache.
As a God Emperor who has lived for countless millennia, how could he not know the tricks involved? But this silly girl was willing to harm her own body for a man. If he didn't bring Zhan Yin and his only daughter together, this silly girl would probably still do something foolish!
The God Emperor sighed softly, turning his gaze to Luanfeng, his tone carrying a hint of authority: "Healer Luanfeng, due to your lack of medical skills, mistook the Flood Dragon Grass for the Dragon Beard Grass, causing the princess to be on the verge of death. Considering that Healer Luanfeng repented in time and offered the antidote to save the princess, your death sentence can be waived, but you will not escape punishment!"
"Guards! Grant the Phoenix Healer fifty sticks and expel her from the Divine Palace!"
Luanfeng was shocked. She hurriedly kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, Luanfeng is innocent. I did not mix the dragon snake grass into the medicine. I beg Your Majesty to investigate."
The God Emperor remained unmoved. With a wave of his hand, guards immediately stepped forward and dragged Luanfeng away.
Luanfeng was filled with grievances and resentment, but powerless to resist.
Fifty blows of the scepter landed heavily on her body, each one bringing excruciating pain. Luanfeng bit her lip tightly, suppressing a painful groan, her eyes still filled with stubbornness and defiance.
One... two... five... ten...
Soon, Luanfeng's white dress was stained with blood. The blows from the shaman were different from those from ordinary people; they were a pain that could penetrate the flesh and strike the soul. After being beaten with fifty sticks, Luanfeng would not only be physically injured, but her soul would also suffer serious damage.
The intense pain caused Luanfeng's body to tremble uncontrollably, and her eyes were bloodshot as she stared at the doorway.
Suddenly, a figure in dark robes rushed over. When Luanfeng saw Zhan Yin arrive, a slight smile appeared on her lips, and then she fainted...
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