Chapter 68 The Crown Prince Arrives
Although the mask was only half a piece and covered less than half of the man's face, it made the other half of his face appear even more exquisite and flawless.
"Master, something has happened to Miss Gu."
Zhong Lin stood aside, watching his master's brush move swiftly, and couldn't bear to disturb him.
Upon hearing this, Yun Yichen paused slightly, a hint of emotion appearing on the half of his face that was exposed. "What happened?"
The question was as bland as ever, but Zhong Lin sensed something was off.
"Miss Gu has been poisoned by the rare Western Region poison, the Ghost Chrysanthemum, and is currently unconscious and in grave danger."
As Zhong Lin spoke, he kept glancing at Yun Yichen's expression out of the corner of his eye.
There was no worry as expected, only increasingly gloomy faces.
"Return to the residence."
Yun Yichen suddenly spoke, and by the time he finished speaking, he was already several paces away.
At the Marquis of Yi'an's residence, Gu Shuyan remained fast asleep.
After a day of research, Physician Hu still couldn't find a way to save Gu Shuyan. In order not to delay Gu Shuyan's condition, Physician Hu suggested that Gu Jin find someone else to take a look.
So, in the morning, Gu Jin announced that he would reward anyone who could save Gu Shuyan with ten thousand gold pieces.
In the Northern Zhou Dynasty, where a single copper coin could buy a steamed bun and a string of cash was enough for an ordinary person's monthly expenses, the allure of 10,000 taels of silver was undeniable.
In no time, whether they were doctors running clinics, street vendors, or even itinerant physicians, they all lined up outside the Marquis's mansion, blocking the carriages coming in and out of the mansion.
Unfortunately, they all entered with confidence, but left looking dejected.
This grand medical consultation continued until evening, and even when the last person came out, no one was able to cure Gu Shuyan of the strange poison from the Western Regions.
Outside the Marquis's mansion, a person wearing a cloak looked at the scene and smiled slightly before turning away with a sense of relief.
Shortly after that person left, a carriage arrived at the gate of the Marquis of Yi'an's residence.
The carriage bore the insignia of the Duke of Anguo's mansion. The gatekeeper was taken aback when he saw the wheelchair being carried off the carriage. Then, as if he had thought of something, he immediately ran to find the steward.
In the North Courtyard, in Gu Shuyan's boudoir.
The old lady, Madam Ji, and Gu Jin sat facing each other, and none of them spoke.
We've seen at least eighty or a hundred doctors today, but none of them could diagnose Gu Shuyan's condition. A few of them could say she was poisoned, but they couldn't say what kind of poison it was.
Is it really possible to place all our hopes on Physician Hu alone?
Looking at his daughter, whom he had finally raised to a little height, Gu Jin suddenly stood up. "I will go and beg the Emperor. Even if I have to give up this title, I will make sure that Shu'er is well."
As Gu Jin was about to leave, the old lady was about to stop him when a maidservant hurriedly ran in.
"Lord Marquis, Madam, Madam, the heir of the Duke of Anguo has arrived."
In the Northern Zhou Dynasty, the heir of the Duke of Anguo was arguably the most prestigious person besides the emperor's son.
The fact that such a distinguished person had come to the Marquis's residence left everyone present somewhat puzzled.
"I recall that the Duke of Anguo's mansion has never had any dealings with us before. Why would the Duke of Anguo's heir come?"
Madam Ji was already heartbroken over her daughter's situation and had no interest in paying attention to anyone else, so even when she heard that Luo Yu had arrived, she remained indifferent.
Upon hearing this, the old lady immediately instructed Gu Jin to go and entertain them.
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