Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze stood to the side, their eyes following the Ghost Doctor's every move. Xu Yuehuai said softly, "Ghost Doctor, you haven't had a proper rest for several days in a row. Your body won't be able to take it if this continues."
The Ghost Doctor waved his hand to indicate that he was alright, and then continued, "I know you are worried about me, but now is not the time to rest. We must find the antidote as soon as possible, or the entire palace will be in danger."
Qi Guze nodded and said in a deep voice, "If you need anything, just tell us, and we will do our best to cooperate with you."
And so began the long journey of research for the three. They tirelessly combined various medicinal herbs, trying to find a way to neutralize the poisonous smoke. Each failure frustrated them, but each attempt only strengthened their resolve to find an antidote.
Finally, after countless attempts and failures, the Ghost Doctor's face broke into a long-lost smile. He picked up the potion in his hand and said to Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze, "I succeeded! This potion can neutralize the toxins in the poisonous smoke and transform them into harmless gas."
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze were overjoyed upon hearing this, their faces beaming with delight. Xu Yuehuai exclaimed excitedly, "Great! We've finally found the antidote!"
Qi Guze nodded, his eyes gleaming with excitement: "Thanks to you, Ghost Doctor, this time."
The Ghost Doctor waved his hand and laughed, "Don't say that, I was just doing my best. But if you really want to thank me, Your Highness, please cook me a few more delicious dishes."
Xu Yuehuai was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay, no problem. I'll go prepare right away."
So, under the guidance of the Ghost Doctor, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guzhe began to implement the plan. They carefully sprayed the medicine in the sealed room and then quietly waited for the results.
As time passed, the poisonous smoke in the sealed room gradually dissipated. The pungent odor also faded until it disappeared completely. Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze both wore expressions of relief; they knew that the crisis was finally over.
Xu Yuehuai exclaimed excitedly, "We really did it!"
Qi Guze thanked the Ghost Doctor again, "I don't owe you a favor."
The Ghost Doctor yawned. "Don't think I'm being too polite. Now, we can go back and rest."
So the three of them left the secret room and returned to the Regent's Palace.
Xu Yuehuai immediately set about preparing a large table of delicious dishes to celebrate the success.
Jiang Shichen, Qi Ziang, Qi Zixin, Tie Chunsheng, Zhou Wan, Tie Xiong and others rushed over upon hearing the news, their faces beaming with surprise.
"Grandma, have you really found the antidote?" Jiang Shichen asked excitedly.
Xu Yuehua nodded and said, "Yes, thanks to the Ghost Doctor's help, we can rest assured now."
"Thank you so much, Doctor Ghost!"
"It is truly our blessing to have you in the Great Zhou!"
"Why don't you just stay in our Great Zhou?"
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately raised their glasses and stood up to express their gratitude to the Ghost Doctor.
The Ghost Doctor drank wine and ate meat with gusto. "Your Highness and Princess have already thanked me. Please sit down and enjoy this delicious meal!"
Just then, Jiang Qianqian and Zhao Yuanhao rushed over. Seeing everyone there, her face lit up with surprise: "Grandma, when did you all get back? You didn't tell me!"
Upon hearing this, everyone quickly invited them to sit down and enjoy this hard-won meal.
At this moment, the surroundings were filled with laughter and joy, and all the heavy burdens that had been weighing on their hearts had been lifted.
As night deepened, the lanterns in front of the Regent's Palace swayed, illuminating the figures of Jiang Qianqian and Zhao Yuanhao reluctantly parting. The joyful sounds of their dinner still echoed in her ears, but Jiang Qianqian knew that she was about to embark on her journey home with Zhao Yuanhao.
Xu Yuehuai's eyes revealed her concern for the younger generation. She gently pulled Jiang Qianqian aside and asked softly, "Qianqian, how is your relationship lately?"
Jiang Qianqian smiled slightly, looking at Zhao Yuanhao in the distance, her eyes sparkling with happiness: "Grandma, don't worry, we're all doing well. And, there's something I want to tell you."
Suddenly, she lowered her head shyly, her voice barely audible, "I think... I'm pregnant."
Xu Yuehuai's face instantly lit up with a delighted smile: "Really? This is wonderful news! I need to get the Ghost Doctor over here to take a look at you right away."
Jiang Qianqian quickly waved her hand: "Grandma, no need, it's too early now, let's talk about it in three months."
Xu Yuehua nodded, and after thinking for a moment, said, "Alright, I'll have him prepare some medicine to help with your pregnancy and secretly send it to the Zhao residence. You must take care of yourself."
Jiang Qianqian nodded gratefully: "Okay, thank you, Grandma."
As the two were talking, Zhao Yuanhao also came over. He held Jiang Qianqian's hand tightly, his eyes full of love: "Grandma, don't worry, I will take good care of Qianqian."
Xu Yuehua nodded with tears in her eyes, watching the young couple leave, her heart filled with emotion.
She turned and went back into the house, where Qi Guze was sitting quietly at the table waiting for her.
He looked up at Xu Yuehuai, a questioning look in his eyes: "Ayue, do you think there's something wrong with Zhao Yuanhao?"
Xu Yuehuai shook her head: "No, I'm just concerned about Qianqian. I hope they can both have a smooth and happy life."
Qi Guze smiled slightly, walked to Xu Yuehuai's side, and hugged her: "Well, then let's both have a smooth journey."
The next moment, he lowered his head and kissed Xu Yuehuai's lips, and the two figures looked particularly warm under the moonlight.
Just as they were immersed in happiness, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the window.
The two stopped instantly, and Xu Yuehuai asked softly, "Who is it?"
A childish voice came from outside the door: "Mother! It's me."
It was Qi Zixin, standing at the door, clutching her small pillow.
Xu Yuehuai quickly went over and opened the door. Seeing Qi Zixin's lovely face, a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
She knelt down and hugged Qi Zixin: "What happened to you? Why did you suddenly come here?"
Qi Zixin hugged Xu Yuehuai's neck tightly, her voice soft and sweet: "Mother, I want to sleep with you tonight."
Xu Yuehuai patted Qi Zixin's head and said gently, "Okay, Mommy also wants to sleep with you."
Qi Guze watched this scene with a helpless smile. He walked to the two of them and gently took Xu Yuehuai and Qi Zixin's hands: "Let's go back inside, don't catch a cold."
The family of three returned to the house, and Xu Yuehuai made up the bed for Qi Zixin.
Looking at Qi Zixin's sleeping face, a wave of emotion washed over her. She turned to Qi Guze, a hint of apology in her eyes: "Guze, haven't we wronged Zixin too much?"
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