Chen's eldest uncle also got off the carriage, and Xu Zhi quickly went to greet him. Chen's eldest uncle nodded and said, "Let's go see how Boyuan is doing first."
Over the past few years, Uncle Chen has conducted in-depth research on poisons. He has gone to great lengths to find and study many poisons that are not native to Daliang. When he saw the circular wound on Zheng Boyuan's back, he frowned and said, "I heard that there is a kind of poison in the Western Regions that will not heal the wound after being poisoned. Could this be that kind of poison?"
Chen Zhaoci carefully took Boyuan's pulse, pondered for a long time, and said, "Brother, let me prescribe some medicine to help Boyuan recover. As for the poison in his body, don't worry, we can detoxify him slowly."
The eldest brother of the Chen family frowned and said, "I have only heard of this kind of poison. As for what it is made of, I have no idea. Third sister, I'm afraid this is a bit tricky."
Chen Zhaoci comforted him, "Your brother Boyuan is right here. I think the only problem is that his wound isn't healing. Now that the weather is cold, if the wound isn't treated properly, I can prevent it from becoming inflamed, abscessed, or bleeding."
Uncle Chen could only find his medicine box, take out a few medicinal herbs, and try to see if they could help heal the wound.
Just now, Chen Zhaoci discovered from taking Zheng Boyuan's pulse that this poison actually had a certain destructive effect on the internal organs, but it did not continue to have the original destructive effect. Chen Zhaoci naturally knew that Zheng Boyuan had already used the antidote pills he had prepared. Therefore, it must be that some of the medicinal materials in the antidote pills he prepared had a restraining effect on this poison.
Chen Zhaoci felt a little relieved. Hearing that Zheng Boyuan had a high fever last night, she knew it was probably due to the wound. With such a large gash in his abdomen, and without a tetanus shot, only some anti-inflammatory and detoxifying medication, a fever was inevitable.
Chen Zhaoci's arrival comforted Xu Zhi. Seeing her mother and uncle busy treating Zheng Boyuan, she went outside to instruct the kitchen to prepare some of her mother's and uncle's favorite dishes. Shiliu came in from outside and saw Xu Zhi busy giving instructions, so she stood aside and waited.
After Xu Zhi finished her work, Shi Liu stepped forward and said, "Miss, just now, Lord Jia San came over and said that someone in the capital wants to harm the young master. It would be best if the young master did not go into the city."
Xu Zhi nodded and said, "That's exactly what I was planning. I'm thinking of spending the New Year with my son-in-law on the estate."
Shiliu nodded and said, "Lord Jia said that fortunately, all the government offices are busy sealing things up recently, so we can put some things aside for now. Let's wait until after the New Year, when the young master's injury has healed, and then make plans. Lord Jia also said that we will follow the young lady wherever she goes."
Xu Zhi was pleased to hear this, but she was also a little confused. Jia Sanshi and the others were the Emperor's guards. She was going to hand over her duties later. Would they still follow her?
However, Xu Zhi did not ask Shi Liu any further questions. Shi Liu was only interested in martial arts and food. She didn't know how to think about these complicated things. Jia San had been gathering information in the capital recently, and many of the reports came back from him.
Originally, two guards were sent from Xu Zhi's side to accompany Shen Mingwan. Later, Chen Shifang found Chen Wufu and selected five guards from the B-class guards to accompany Shen Mingwan. The two guards returned to Xu Zhi's side. Xu Zhi had been thinking for the past two days about where to find a few more skilled people to accompany her if Jia San and the others went back. Now it's good that these five people have been following her all along, which means it's the Emperor's will. They can go to other places with Zheng Boyuan later, and their safety will be guaranteed.
Hong Gu had already gotten up. Hearing Shi Liu's words, she was delighted and said to Xu Zhi, "Miss, Qing Lian asked me a few days ago when she would be back. When do you think I should give her a reply?"
Qinglian and Honglian stayed with Zheng Yuanyuan, who was busy making military uniforms and blankets. Xu Zhi hadn't told her about Zheng Boyuan's situation yet, but she would have to bring her over in the next couple of days. As for Qinglian and Honglian, Xu Zhi thought it best to let them stay with Zheng Yuanyuan. Xu Zhi didn't intend to have Zheng Yuanyuan go to another place with her and Zheng Boyuan.
Xu Zhi thought for a moment and said, "Hong Gu, let's keep the two of them with Yuan Yuan. We don't know where we'll be going in the future, so we should make plans for them after we've settled ourselves."
Many things need to be prepared for now, because no one knows what situation Zheng Boyuan will face next. Xu Zhi can only take it one step at a time and cannot think too far ahead.
Chen Zhaoci had already written the prescription. Bai Wei took the prescription and took out the herbs one by one from the ones she had brought. Bai Ying helped to raise the medicine stove and started decocting the medicine in front of the corridor.
Chen Zhaoci came out of the room, and Xu Zhi quickly helped her sit down. Chen Zhaoci said, "You should prepare some light and nutritious food for Boyuan recently. Let him take the medicine I prescribed for two days and see how it goes. As for your uncle, we'll have to wait a little longer. But don't worry, I've already sent a letter to your medicine valley and asked them to send someone over to help."
Xu Zhi had heard of Medicine Valley, and that its medicine was a unique school of thought, with some people specializing in pharmacology and others in medical skills. These were just rumors circulating in the martial arts world, as many people had never heard of Medicine Valley.
Chen Zhaoci continued to explain: "To be honest, my grandfather, your great-grandfather, was a direct disciple of the Medicine Valley. However, his lineage had always been out in the world, training outside. Later, my grandfather had an accident and lost contact with the Medicine Valley, also because he was afraid of causing trouble for the Medicine Valley. A few years ago, when your maternal grandfather's side was fine, he re-established contact with the Medicine Valley."
Xu Zhi felt a surge of joy and said, "Mother, since there are people in Medicine Valley who specialize in pharmacology, does that mean they can cure this poison from the Western Regions?"
Chen Zhaoci couldn't guarantee that she could cure the poison, and Xu Rao had told her last night to try her best to get Zheng Boyuan's health back in order before the New Year's printing.
As a defeated general, some in the court advocated severely punishing Zheng Boyuan. Now it seems that Zheng Boyuan will face imprisonment. No one can say for sure what tricks the people behind the scenes will use. The best course of action now is to get Zheng Boyuan's health back on track. Even if he has to stay in prison for a long time, he needs to be in good health to get through it.
After Chen Zhaoci forced Zheng Boyuan to swallow the medicine, he endured the nausea and vomited it all up shortly afterward. From then on, he vomited everything he ate, and his face turned ashen overnight.
Xu Zhi was heartbroken, but she couldn't cry in front of Chen Zhaoci. Chen Zhaoci hadn't slept all night because of Zheng Boyuan's health, not to mention Chen's uncle. The two of them stayed in Zheng Boyuan's room, carefully reading the medical books they had brought.
Before dawn, Chen Zhaoci changed the prescription. After Bai Wei got the medicine, he decocted it and forced it down Zheng Boyuan's throat. He didn't vomit anymore, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Then, they gave him a bowl of millet porridge, and Zheng Boyuan fell into a deep sleep.
However, the wound still showed no signs of healing. Chen's eldest uncle shook his head gently at Chen Zhaoci. Chen Zhaoci felt a surge of fear and could only pray that the people from Medicine Valley would arrive soon.
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