"Eunuch Qi, have a cup of tea to calm your temper. It's not even April yet, why are you so angry?"
She didn't understand where she had gone too far. Was it because she hadn't knelt down to pay her respects?
But weren't these two deliberately hiding their identities and conducting private training?
This is somewhat incomprehensible.
"Qi Yong, be quiet, don't make a sound." After saying this, Ji Xuan sat down and scrutinized Jiang Nuan with deep eyes.
I looked him over once when we met yesterday, but I took an even closer look today.
After a short while, he habitually took the initiative and asked, "Lady Jiang, what do you wish to discuss with me?"
"What did Doctor Gu say after taking your pulse?"
"Why are you asking this?" Qi Yong looked at Jiang Nuan warily, as if she were a thief.
"What can I do?" Jiang Nuan was speechless. "You're overthinking it."
No matter how powerful she is, she can't do anything to the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Not only could they not, but they also had to do everything in their power to save his life so that the Great Zhou could continue to be peaceful.
After confirming that Jiang Nuan meant no harm, Ji Xuan slowly spoke, "Gu Qing said that I am on my last legs and gave me two choices."
The voice was calm and without any emotion, as if it were talking about someone else.
Upon hearing the words "running out of steam," Jiang Nuan trembled, then said firmly, "That kind of wine from Juquanlou won't work on you!"
Only myths would dare to portray a diluted wine saving a person who is on the verge of death.
Upon hearing this, Ji Xuan frowned slightly.
“Impossible,” Qi Yong was much more excited than Ji Xuan. “After drinking it yesterday, the master’s health has improved significantly.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan said with certainty, "If I'm not mistaken, His Majesty also drank wine this morning."
Moreover, there were quite a few; even though it was already past midnight, you could still smell a faint aroma of alcohol.
“That’s right,” Qi Yong’s eyes showed even more suspicion, “How do you know?”
Jiang Nuan completely ignored such idiotic words.
"Yesterday was the first time he drank it. The reason why the effect was so obvious was that His Majesty drank a lot, and his exhausted body was suddenly nourished. It was like a long-awaited sweet dew, and the contrast was obvious, which created a kind of exaggerated illusion."
If I'm not mistaken, this morning's treatment wasn't as effective as yesterday's.
Upon hearing this, Qi Yong immediately retorted, "As long as it has an effect, even if it weakens, His Majesty's health will gradually improve."
"It's no use. The effect of nourishment can't keep up with the rate of decay. Although it may slow it down a bit, it still won't help."
"Is this why Lady Jiang refuses to sell the recipe?" Ji Xuan asked with a half-smile.
He admitted that Jiang Nuan's arguments were indeed reasonable, but not enough to make him change his mind.
If he changes his mind based on a few words from others, then he is not worthy to be the emperor of the Great Zhou.
“Not entirely,” Jiang Nuan shook her head. “The recipe will never be sold, no matter what, even if the Emperor buys it.”
Jiang Nuan felt that these words were very hateful, but there was nothing she could do about it.
She didn't have a prescription, and the improvised one wouldn't be effective.
Upon hearing this, Ji Xuan felt an unbearable surge of anger rise within him. "Even if I, the emperor of the Great Zhou, am on the verge of death, and the people of the world are about to fall into misery?"
For the first time in my life, I've been so angry with someone.
I didn't even feel this way about the late emperor.
The person in front of him was quite capable; with just a few words, he completely forgot his imperial manners of keeping a straight face!
Sensing Ji Xuan's surging anger, Jiang Nuan nodded nonchalantly, "That's right!"
"You..." Ji Xuan was truly angry, "You're utterly absurd!"
He had a lot to say, but when he got to the tip of his tongue, he realized that none of it was appropriate.
Yes, this person in front of me is indeed despicable. She has the formula but deliberately refuses to help someone in distress. She is heartless, ungrateful, and immoral. I wish I could have her killed.
However, on the other hand, although this behavior is disgusting, it does not violate the law, so I really can't directly convict her.
Seeing this, Jiang Nuan nodded secretly.
In the face of life and death, he was able to suppress his instinct to survive. Despite being repeatedly provoked by himself, he remained rational and never forced himself to do anything for his own selfish reasons. He couldn't even bring himself to say anything offensive.
He was absolutely a unique figure among emperors.
But it's surprisingly cute!
This kind of emperor has his own principles and bottom line; no matter how bad he is, he can't be too bad.
"Have some tea, calm down, and let me explain slowly."
"Drink my ass!" Qi Yong, his eyes red with anger, stood with his hands on his hips and pointed at Jiang Nuan's nose, cursing like a shrew. "You stupid woman, you've gone too far!"
Qi Yong, being a eunuch, had climbed up the ranks from the bottom, and knew all sorts of vulgar language, but dared not utter too many insults.
He didn't want to offend his master's ears.
After thinking for a long time, the only word that came to mind was "stupid woman".
"Qi Yong, what are you saying to her?" Ji Xuan was truly angry. "Let's go!"
Although the two looked frightened, for some reason, Jiang Nuan found the master and servant to be exceptionally adorable.
Knowing he was being dishonest, he glanced around nervously before straightening up and explaining earnestly, "The wine from Juquanlou is indeed useless, but the wine from the Huang family should be."
"What do you mean?" Qi Yong reacted quickly. "The Huang family has other wines? Better than Juquanlou?"
“Yes,” Jiang Nuan hesitated for a moment before continuing, “I was only slightly better than the current emperor at one point, but I gradually recovered.”
Even after recovering her health, Jiang Nuan still remembers the feeling of weakness in her limbs, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and panting after just a few steps.
My whole body felt heavy, like I was carrying a mountain on my back. I was alive, but there was an emptiness that made me feel like I could disappear at any moment. It was an indescribable terror.
"Really?" Qi Yong was very excited. "Madam Jiang, as long as you bring out this kind of wine, I can help you achieve gold, silver, beautiful women, wealth, fame, and fortune."
"Since I've spoken out, I didn't intend to keep it to myself. However, wine alone isn't enough!"
"What else do you need?"
"Of course, it's the doctor!"
Seeing the two bewildered people, Jiang Nuan was speechless. "You two don't actually think that alcohol alone can completely cure an illness, do you?"
It might be possible, but it would take a very, very long time.
“Of course not,” Ji Xuan coughed twice, cleared his throat, and straightened his back to explain, “If I’m not mistaken, this wine can only nourish the body, but it can’t cure the disease.”
"Not entirely. This wine can regulate the body, but there is a limit. If your arm is cut off, no matter how much you drink, it won't grow back."
This explanation is simple and easy to understand.
Qi Yong felt very awkward.
He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he had a feeling that the person in front of him was deliberately targeting him.
“I understand,” Ji Xuan nodded. “I will have Gu Qing come over. Qi Yong, go and fetch them.”
Qi Yong distrusted Jiang Nuan very much. "Master, shouldn't we try the wine first?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Xuan sneered, "To lie is to commit the crime of deceiving the emperor!"
"This servant understands, I will go and fetch Physician Gu right away."
Before leaving, he gave Jiang Nuan a warning look, as if afraid that she might harm his master.
"Lady Jiang," Ji Xuan asked seemingly casually after Qi Yong left, "aren't you afraid of me?"
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