Chapter 1549 Inquiry
Xiao Yuanzheng paused. If they didn't find a solution, he would definitely have a fever again. No, the next fever was inevitable. All they could think of was to find a way to reduce the temperature and then reduce the inflammation.
"Think about it, do you have any other prescriptions? Let's work out a prescription together."
Man Bao said, "Your Majesty's internal inflammation is too severe, and now an old injury has recurred. The medicine you used is not enough to reduce the inflammation in your throat. I think the weather is still very hot today, and you can't use an ice basin indoors. I'm afraid it will get worse after tonight."
Doctor Fang wiped the sweat from his forehead. He looked outside and saw that it was already extremely hot even before noon. The climate this year was indeed very strange.
He hesitated for a moment and asked in a low voice, "Two more doses..."
"No," Xiao Yuanzheng vetoed the idea with a sullen face before Manbao could object, whispering, "Your Majesty's early battles damaged his foundation. Normally, he's fine when he's not sick or injured, but if you give him a strong dose now, I'm afraid something bad will happen."
Manbao nodded repeatedly and whispered, "The medicine today was a bit strong. Your Majesty's breathing has become much heavier."
If strong medicine is used, even if the condition improves temporarily, it will damage the foundation. And given the emperor's current condition, if the dosage is increased, it will not only damage the foundation.
There is a high probability of accidents.
"What should we do? We can't use strong medicine. The inflammation in the body is so severe that I'm afraid a conservative prescription alone won't be enough to balance it out." Doctor Fang whispered, "Given Your Majesty's current condition, I'm afraid the fever will return tonight."
Xiao Yuanzheng shook his head heavily and said, "I'm afraid it won't be until tonight."
The four of them fell silent. Manbao subconsciously glanced at Keke in her mind. Keke understood what she was trying to do and searched for the red potion. It kept flashing in her mind...
Manbao thought to herself: The emperor is different from others. If she still can't find a solution at night, then she will try to force the medicine into the emperor's mouth.
But before that, she had to ask Teacher Mo.
In this world, even Dean Xiao is helpless, so we can only ask Teacher Mo.
Seeing that no one could come up with anything, Manbao turned around and said, "Why don't you all go out and think of a solution? Then we can discuss it together."
Xiao Yuanzheng had no other options, so he nodded. However, before leaving, he whispered to everyone, "Now is the time to share weal and woe. I hope everyone will work together sincerely and rescue His Majesty at all costs."
The four of them agreed in unison. Imperial Physician Liu said, "I am loyal to the emperor and I will take his salary. Rest assured, no one dares to neglect your majesty's affairs."
Dean Xiao nodded and pointed to Doctor Lu, saying, "Doctor Lu, I will guard His Majesty first. Doctor Liu and Doctor Fang will take over after 3 p.m."
He looked at Manbao and whispered, "Doctor Zhou, your acupuncture skills are the best. Whether it's to reduce the fever of His Majesty or to administer medicine, we need you. Please rest in the side hall. It will be more convenient for us to ask you to come."
This was the first time that Xiao Yuanzheng called Manbao as the imperial physician, and Manbao quickly agreed.
Manbao, Imperial Physician Liu and Imperial Physician Fang moved to the side hall together, where there were tables, chairs, pens, ink, paper and inkstone.
The three of them stood at the table and thought for a while. Doctor Liu said, "I have to go back to the Imperial Hospital to find some manuals."
Doctor Fang said, "I will go with you."
They both looked at Manbao. Manbao had just sent a message to Teacher Mo, hoping he would see the reply quickly. When she came back to her senses, she saw the two of them staring at her, so she asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"
Seeing that Manbao was thinking about something, Doctor Liu didn't mind. He nodded at her and said, "Doctor Zhou, if you want to help Dean Xiao, please stay here. I'll take my leave now."
Manbao nodded, walked them to the door, and then returned to the table and sat down.
Eunuch Wu sneaked in from nowhere. There were no palace servants in the side hall. Everyone's attention was on the main hall and they were busy there.
He produced a plate of snacks and gave it to Manbao, whispering, "Doctor Zhou, would you like to eat something first? We're all busy right now, so I'm afraid we won't be able to take care of your lunch."
Manbao thanked him and asked, "Have you eaten?"
Eunuch Wu smiled and said, "Don't worry, Doctor Zhou, I won't go hungry."
Manbao pinched a piece of pastry. Seeing her distracted look, Eunuch Wu couldn't help but lower his voice and ask, "Young Doctor Zhou, His Majesty's illness..."
Manbao frowned and looked at him.
Eunuch Wu immediately said, "I didn't mean to pry, but I just came from behind the ear room and saw an unfamiliar palace maid standing at the back window. Because the trees were blocking her view, I couldn't see her face clearly, and she ran away when I passed by..."
Manbao opened his mouth wide.
Eunuch Wu lowered his voice and said, "If Doctor Zhou doesn't believe me, you can ask Princess Mingda. Aunt Shang, who was with the Empress, was about to take Princess Mingda back to the side hall to rest. She and I saw it together."
Manbao broke out in a cold sweat when he thought about what they had just said in the ear room.
Seeing her pale face, Eunuch Wu lowered his voice and asked, "Doctor Zhou, His Majesty's illness..."
Manbao looked at Eunuch Wu deeply, and after a while he said softly, "Although it's dangerous, it should be safe..."
Eunuch Wu's face relaxed, revealing a smile, but then he immediately put it away. He said to Manbao meaningfully, "This is also what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince hopes for. After all, the Crown Princess is about to give birth, and His Majesty must at least see His Royal Highness's firstborn child born."
Manbao nodded slowly, feeling that this palace was full of traps, and he didn't know who was standing behind the ear room staring at them.
However, no matter who it is, this is not something Manbao can control. The most important thing now is to make His Majesty's fever go away completely.
Manbao put down the snacks in his hand, stood up and said, "Eunuch Wu, I want to go back to the East Palace to get some things, but I can't leave right now. How about I write a letter and you take it to Bai Shan at Chongwenguan for me, and ask him to pack it up and bring it to me?"
Eunuch Wu whispered, "Young Master Bai cannot come here without an imperial decree, but we can send one of our disciples over personally. Young Master Bai, please pack up your things and give them to him, and he will bring them back to you."
Manbao nodded, then he ground some ink and wrote a short letter to Eunuch Wu.
Eunuch Wu stuffed it into his sleeve, and seeing that no one was paying attention, he slipped out again.
He is the prince's man. If people find out that he is in contact with the imperial physician at this time, outsiders will not believe him even if he really did nothing, let alone if he really did something.
It is a taboo to inquire about His Majesty's condition at this time.
Even the upright Wei Zhi did not dare to inquire about the emperor's condition at this time. Instead, he waited anxiously in the outer hall with Duke Zhao and others.
After Manbao and the others left, he sat down on the chair, leaned back, closed his eyes, and immersed his consciousness in the system. "Keke, help me keep an eye on the outside."
(End of this chapter)
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