She watched Bai Yu gradually recover, exchanged a smile with the Ghost Doctor, and their smiles were full of relief and joy.
They knew their efforts had not been in vain; they had not only saved a life, but also safeguarded the peace and stability of a nation.
"These medicinal herbs are all yours."
To express his gratitude to the Ghost Doctor for saving his life, Bai Yu specially rewarded him with many rare medicinal herbs treasured in the palace.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Then I won't stand on ceremony!"
The ghost doctor was moved to tears and thanked him repeatedly.
He knew that these medicinal herbs were not only an affirmation of his medical skills, but also a reward for his selfless dedication. He treasured these herbs, carefully storing them away, intending to continue his medical research in the future, bringing hope and vitality to more people.
As Xu Yuehuai and the Ghost Doctor walked out of Bai Yu's palace side by side, the night was deep. The lights in the palace swayed in the breeze, illuminating their slightly solemn faces.
Xu Yuehuai was filled with doubts. She couldn't help but turn her head to look at the mysterious and unpredictable ghost doctor beside her.
“Ghost Doctor, there’s something I’ve always wanted to ask you.” Xu Yuehuai’s voice was low and firm. “How exactly were you and Aze arrested back then? I’ve always felt there was something fishy about it.”
Upon hearing this, the Ghost Doctor's expression changed slightly. He stopped and looked up at the bright moon in the night sky, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
He remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking: "This matter... is a long story, and it involves many palace secrets, so it is not appropriate to say more."
Seeing this, Xu Yuehuai became even more curious, but he also understood the Ghost Doctor's concerns.
She sighed and said, "I understand what you mean. Since you don't want to say more, I won't press you. However, I hope you can protect yourself and Aze, and prevent such things from happening again."
The Ghost Doctor nodded, his eyes revealing a firmness and confidence: "Don't worry, with me here, Your Highness will be fine."
The two continued onward, passing through quiet palace paths, the surrounding scenery appearing increasingly hazy in the night.
Xu Yuehuai suddenly thought of something and asked, "Senior Ghost Doctor, what are your plans next? Will you continue to stay in the palace, or..."
The Ghost Doctor shook his head and said, "There's nothing left in the palace for me to stay. I plan to leave here to find some medicinal herbs that can cure the Prince."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai couldn't help but feel touched. She knew that although the Ghost Doctor appeared cold on the outside, he was full of care and love for Qi Guze in his heart.
She patted the Ghost Doctor on the shoulder and said, "Senior, please be careful on your journey. If you need any help, please feel free to come to me."
The Ghost Doctor smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for your kindness. However, I am used to acting alone. Don't worry, I will take good care of myself and the Prince."
The two walked to a secluded corner of the palace, where the Ghost Doctor stopped.
He turned to face Xu Yuehuai and bowed deeply: "Miss Xu, thank you for your care and help during this time. I will remember your kindness."
Xu Yuehuai quickly helped him up, saying, "Ghost Doctor, what are you doing? We're all doing this for Aze's sake, there's no need to be so polite."
The Ghost Doctor straightened up, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes: "I must thank you no matter what. Now, I must leave. Take care."
After saying that, the Ghost Doctor turned and left, his figure quickly disappearing into the night.
Xu Yuehuai stood there, gazing in the direction he had left, a strange sense of emotion welling up inside her.
She knew that after this parting, they might never see each other again.
But she also believed that the Ghost Doctor would definitely find a way to cure Qi Guze and restore his health.
However, not long after the Ghost Doctor left, the Empress Dowager's personal maid rushed over and asked, "Where is the Ghost Doctor now?"
"You've come at a really bad time; he's already left the palace," Xu Yuehuai replied.
"How could this happen? What are we going to do?!"
Upon learning that the Ghost Doctor had left, the palace maid appeared extremely anxious.
Xu Yuehuai sensed that the palace maid must have come for an urgent matter, so she quickly asked, "What exactly happened?"
"The Empress Dowager's condition has worsened again, and she urgently needs the Ghost Physician to come and treat her!" The palace maid clapped her hands and jumped up and down anxiously.
Seeing this, Xu Yuehuai offered, "I can go and check on the Empress Dowager's condition."
However, the palace maid had doubts about her, saying, "How can you go? You will definitely harm the Empress Dowager!"
With that, the palace maid ran off to find other imperial physicians.
Left with no other choice, Xu Yuehuai had to force his way into the Empress Dowager's palace.
When the palace maids in the Empress Dowager's palace saw her, they hurriedly tried to stop her: "What are you doing? The Empress Dowager doesn't welcome you!"
"Get out of here right now. If the Empress Dowager finds out, we'll be punished too."
"Don't come here, let's get out of here!"
Xu Yuehuai calmly replied, "I'm here to help the Empress Dowager recover. If you want her to get better quickly, then don't stop me."
"If something happens to him and the Empress, can you bear the responsibility?"
After she finished speaking, the palace maids could only silently retreat, pretending they hadn't seen her at all.
Upon entering the palace, Xu Yuehuai saw the Empress Dowager lying painfully on the bed, coughing up blood incessantly.
"Cough cough cough..."
Xu Yuehua felt a pang of pain in her heart and hurriedly went forward to check on the Empress Dowager's condition.
However, the Empress Dowager spoke coldly to her, scolding her: "You shouldn't be here! Get out of here right now, I don't want to see you!"
Xu Yuehuai suppressed her grievances and dissatisfaction, and gently comforted the Empress Dowager, saying, "I have a way to help alleviate your condition. Your Majesty, please do not be angry, lest you worsen your illness!"
Xu Yuehuai sat down without hesitation, gently lifted the Empress Dowager's wrist, and began to focus on taking her pulse.
The Empress Dowager, however, seemed quite resistant. She struggled to say, "With you here, I'm afraid I won't even be able to get through the night."
Xu Yuehuai remained unmoved. She frowned slightly and asked softly, "Your Majesty, have you been having trouble sleeping lately, and have you been experiencing occasional abdominal pain?"
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in the Empress Dowager's eyes.
Xu Yuehuai continued, "Your Majesty, I might be able to alleviate your symptoms to some extent."
Before the words were even finished, the Empress Dowager's personal maid had already rushed over with a group of imperial physicians.
Upon seeing this, the Empress Dowager immediately urged, "Quickly, let me see what's going on!"
The imperial physicians rushed forward and took turns taking the Empress Dowager's pulse.
After examining the patients, the imperial physicians looked troubled. One of the older physicians bowed and said, "Your Majesty, your condition is complicated, and we are truly powerless to help you."
The Empress Dowager was furious upon hearing this: "How is that possible? You can't even cure this minor illness? Do you even deserve to be called imperial physicians?"
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