Doctor Li said, "Bring this incense here so I can take a look."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yuan quickly handed it over.
Upon opening the box, several fragrant pills lay quietly inside, emitting a faint fragrance. Doctor Li picked one up, held it to his nose, and sniffed it, his expression somewhat wistful.
Seeing that he had been sniffing for a long time without saying anything, Xiao Dong asked, "Master, is there something wrong with this incense pill?"
"There's nothing wrong with it, it's just too right, and that's what's bad."
Qin Yuan frowned at him, and Xiao Dong couldn't help but ask, "Isn't that good?"
“You’re just a child, it’s not appropriate for you to know this yet,” Doctor Li smiled and glanced at Xiao Dong, then said to Qin Yuan, “Grandma, I’m so happy that you can concoct such fragrant pills, and so well at that, but…”
"Just what?"
Xiao Dong asked anxiously again.
"Her illness is mental, and the more severe it is, the more suspicious and biased people become. Even if you don't say it, I can guess that there's a lot of discord between you and her. I'm a doctor, and it's my duty to tell her about her condition, but judging from her expression, I'm afraid she won't believe it. If you prescribe these pills for her, she won't know how to use them, and she might even suspect your motives. Why do such a thankless task?"
The smile on Madam Gu's face faded a little.
Since I had already read it yesterday, I was much slower today and finished reading it in about an hour.
After thinking for a moment, Li Langzhong said, "I am just used to being cautious. His ancestor was involved, but no one falsely accused him. There are many sects in the Imperial Medical Academy, and there are many people like him."
Madam Gu was a bit colder towards Physician Li than yesterday, and asked with a smile, "Why did Physician Li come over at that time?"
Who would have thought that there wasn't a person as intelligent as Lin Shi among the Chen family's ancestors?
The eight people went their separate ways.
Zhao Mama said, "Qin Jie'er hasn't gotten any worse yet. The eldest sister woke up and cried for a long time. She also drank some medicine. She seems to be a little weaker than she was in the last few days."
After pondering for a moment, King Qi smiled and said, "Master is certainly worried. It's not that those people who framed Li Zu back then are still around, but in our eyes, the Chen family has always existed. We've noticed you, and you're a son born to a married man from Li. What small waves can you stir up? You can make incense, but you have a master. Moreover, the Marquis of Dingbei's mansion is not your backer. Even if we want to do something, we have to think twice."
Aunt Huang, standing in the side room, tiptoed and peered over from behind a curtain.
After the two left the Eighth Madam's courtyard, Granny Zhao, having received the news, hurriedly came out to greet them, saying, "Doctor Li has arrived! Go and take a look at your eldest sister."
Upon glancing at Madam Gu's expression, Physician Li frowned.
King Qi shook his head: "That day, you and Lin Shi didn't even touch each other in the private room of Ranxiangju. It was just a coincidence that you knew I was looking for that kind of incense. Manager Re even complained that no one could make such incense nowadays, and that it was just Qin Yuan's whimsical idea."
King Qi understood that Physician Li was worried that Meili Zu's enemies were plotting something in the shadows. After all, the old case from back then had no connection with the affairs of the palace, and the forces behind it were usually hard to find.
Li Langzhong silently stared at the crabapple tree in the corner, lost in thought.
You say such things, but you have no other intentions in mind.
King Qi nodded.
Qin Yuan lowered her eyebrows and eyelashes.
Li Langzhong was overwhelmed with mixed feelings.
It's not a big deal that Madam Xiang Liu doesn't need to use it.
Qin Yuan tentatively said, "These incense pills are exactly what she needs. If she uses them, they can also alleviate her symptoms, which would be a good thing. Although I don't get along with her, I don't want her to become seriously ill and die. Besides, you originally gave some to the Marquis to help him recover, so I gave some to you as well."
Doctor Li hurriedly asked, "Did he reveal anything?"
Remembering that Qin Yuan had once searched for that unique fragrance at Ranxiang Residence, King Qi asked, "Since before your ancestor, has no one in the palace been able to blend that fragrance again? You once encountered Qin Yuan searching for that fragrance at Ranxiang Residence."
I thought it was all over.
Doctor Li chuckled smugly, "Although the incense master of Ranxiangju is an expert, he also understands medicine. I was just putting myself in his shoes and thought someone could make it. But that's a family recipe passed down through the Chen family; who else could make it?"
"This and that fragrant pill?" Dadong asked.
I'm just a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, running a clinic passed down from my ancestors. Even if I know something, I can only keep it to myself.
Doctor Li was taken aback: "He even paired up the Marquis with someone?"
Doctor Li said, "In that case, take it to Madam Eight."
Li Langzhong and Da Dong went to the Eighth Madam's courtyard to visit the two eldest sisters, while Prince Qi went back to change his clothes and went to the servants' quarters to pay his respects.
As he spoke, he gestured towards the direction of Physician Liu's room.
Li Langzhong also said, "His marriage was a disaster, and he really dared to say those things to him."
King Qi and I went together to examine other patients first.
Doctor Li then left the main room with Granny Zhao.
At this moment, King Qi looked at the incense pills outside the box, which had a complex aroma, and said, "The Chen family was implicated in the case and was the first to be exiled. It is clear that they were not directly involved in the case. Why then are these incense pills able to be displayed to the world?"
As I expected, Madam Gu did not trust me and did take my prescription.
After a long silence, Physician Li said, "Since Xiang Fang is no longer under the protection of Marquis Dingbei, that's fine. But the matter of overturning the case should be discussed again as before. If he makes incense, it will be done openly, while others are in the dark. It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against a hidden arrow."
Things from years ago were quite simple. Do you have any resources at hand? You just lack patience. Come quickly.
Doctor Li seemed very reluctant for her to take out the incense pills.
Lin Shi nodded: "Master is right. You should make plans quickly, even if it's just to save time."
In later generations, the King of Qi tried to access the case files, but even after reviewing them, he only had a vague understanding of the situation and was unaware of the many secrets involved.
King Qi made a decision and looked directly at Physician Li, saying, "Now that I think about it, how can I exonerate the Chen family by revealing the wonders of your Chen family's incense formula to the world?"
Then Physician Li turned around and said solemnly, "That incense recipe is his family's secret recipe. What taboos could there be? That fragrance was once designated by the late Empress Dowager as a special health-preserving incense. His ancestor was involved in the palace secret case because of you."
Lin Shi asked, "Master, is there no taboo associated with your incense recipe?"
Li Langzhong also wanted to speak with Madam Gu, so he nodded and asked Lin Shiyou to lead the way. He then walked out of the inner room, with Madam Gu following closely behind.
The affairs of the palace have nothing to do with the struggle for the throne, but they are all inextricably linked to the person sitting on the dragon throne now.
Lin Shiyou hurriedly said, "It's still because Doctor Li's medical skills are lacking. My eldest sister is crying and making a fuss and has no energy left. Doctor Li should take a look at my eldest sister's condition first and see if she needs acupuncture or medication."
To create such a fragrance, one must be proficient in both medicine and the art of incense, which is indeed extremely difficult.
In later generations, Physician Li did not mention those things, firstly because you had said you would exonerate the Chen family, and you never demonstrated your incense-making skills. Secondly, because Lin Ziqi held a high but low official position, it took us more than ten years to return to the capital and enter the cabinet, so Physician Li could only take those things to the underworld.
Doctor Li said, "You and your eldest apprentice had taken a midday rest before you came. I thought they should also take a midday rest, so I went to another courtyard first."
Doctor Li then asked, "Are the two young ladies alright?"
That was not originally the Chen family's traditional learning; only through diligent study can a young person achieve anything.
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