Then, the ghost doctor began to administer acupuncture to the emperor.
His technique was skillful and precise, and each needle was accurately inserted into the acupoint.
Qi Guze stood aside, watching the emperor's reaction closely.
He saw that the emperor's complexion gradually improved and his breathing became steady.
"How is it?" Qi Guze asked, his tone tinged with nervousness.
The ghost doctor didn't speak, but focused intently on administering the acupuncture.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, clearly indicating that he was giving it his all.
After a while, the emperor slowly opened his eyes.
He saw Qi Guze standing by the bed, a look of surprise on his face.
"When did you return?" The emperor's voice was weak, but he no longer sounded sickly.
Qi Guze felt relieved and smiled: "I rushed back as soon as you were in danger in Wulin Kingdom."
The emperor nodded slightly: "Thank you for your trouble. What happened before was my fault, but I had no choice."
"I know."
Although Qi Guze has not yet regained his previous memories, he learned about what happened before from Xu Yuehuai and the others. He also knows that it was all the fault of Anan, the traitor of the Mingyue Kingdom, and that the emperor was simply deceived.
The Ghost Doctor put away the golden needles in his hand and stepped aside.
His face looked tired, but his eyes were full of satisfaction.
Qi Guze was deeply grateful: "Sir, you are truly a master with a kind heart and a miraculous skill, saving our Great Zhou Kingdom."
The Ghost Doctor waved his hand: "I just did what I was supposed to do."
Afterwards, Qi Guze had a long private conversation with the emperor.
Their voices were low and serious, clearly indicating they were discussing something important.
The Ghost Doctor and Duan Nian were left outside, their fate unknown.
When Qi Guze came out of the house, the sky was already beginning to lighten.
His face showed fatigue, but his eyes were unusually firm.
"His Majesty is out of danger," Qi Guze said to Duan Nian. "I will stay here to handle some matters. You go back and take good care of Miss Xu."
Duan Nian nodded: "Yes."
Qi Guze glanced at the direction of the palace again and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He knew that the Great Zhou Kingdom was already at its most dangerous moment, but what followed still required his full effort.
He took a deep breath and turned to leave.
But the Ghost Doctor followed behind him.
"Is there something else you need to do if you're not leaving?" Qi Guze asked the Ghost Doctor with some surprise.
"Actually, the emperor's illness has not been cured. I was just putting on an act for others."
"What?"
"Actually, the emperor was poisoned with a kind of deadly poison, the same kind of poison that the former emperor of the Mingyue Kingdom and the eldest prince of the Wuling Kingdom were poisoned with."
"You mean the emperor was poisoned?" Qi Guze asked in shock.
The Ghost Doctor nodded: "Yes, this is an extremely vicious method. The person who poisoned the emperor clearly wanted to kill him."
A sharp glint flashed in Qi Guze's eyes: "Who did this?"
The Ghost Doctor shook his head: "I don't know yet. I need to investigate further."
Qi Guze remained silent for a moment, a resolute glint in his eyes: "I will find out the truth and avenge the emperor."
Looking at Qi Guze's retreating figure, the Ghost Doctor couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration.
He knew that this young man, though young, possessed extraordinary wisdom and courage. He believed that under Qi Guze's leadership, the Great Zhou Kingdom would overcome this difficulty and usher in a new era of prosperity.
Qi Guze and the Ghost Doctor launched an investigation in the palace. They started with the emperor's diet and investigated suspicious items one by one.
Qi Guze frowned, his sharp gaze sweeping over the food in front of him.
He whispered to the ghost doctor, "There must be a slow-acting poison in these foods. We must be careful and not alert them."
The Ghost Doctor nodded slightly and began to carefully examine each dish.
They discovered that the emperor's daily meals were carefully selected and prepared, and appeared to be normal.
Several days have passed, and the investigation has made no progress.
Qi Guze was anxious, but he didn't show it.
He knew he needed to remain calm to avoid losing his composure.
Finally, on a sunny morning, they discovered a strange herb in a soup.
This herb was not commonly found in the palace, but Qi Guze had heard of it.
"Ghost Doctor, look at this." Qi Guze pointed at the herb, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. "This herb is called 'Soul Severing,' and it contains a deadly poison. It seems we've found a clue."
The Ghost Doctor examined it for a moment, then said with a grave expression, "That's right, this is a slow-acting poison. This poison is extremely potent and difficult to detect. Long-term use is enough to gradually weaken a person's body, eventually leading to death."
Qi Guze clenched his fists, his eyes filled with determination.
"Order a thorough investigation of all palace maids and eunuchs in the palace, and vow to find the person who poisoned us!"
Qi Guze shouted loudly. His voice echoed in the empty palace, making people's eardrums hurt.
The palace maids and eunuchs all lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at the majestic regent.
A meticulous investigation was thus launched.
Qi Guze dispatched his most astute and capable guards and palace maids to thoroughly search every corner.
They didn't overlook anything—the beams of the palace, behind the murals, in the flowerbeds, even in the cracks between the floor tiles.
The investigation lasted all day until nightfall, when the guards finally found a suspicious palace maid in the emperor's bedchamber.
She hid behind a painting, her face pale and her eyes darting around.
"Who are you? Why are you hiding here?" the captain of the guard asked sternly.
The palace maid, Xiao Li Zi, stood up tremblingly. She bowed her head and said, "I am Xiao Li Zi, a palace maid by the Emperor's side."
The head guard stared at her, his eyes filled with vigilance.
"Did you poison the Emperor?"
Little Li suddenly looked up, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes.
"No, it wasn't me! How could I dare to lay a hand on the Emperor?"
Upon hearing the news, Qi Guze immediately rushed to the imperial kitchen.
He stared at Little Li, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.
"If you say it wasn't you, then who was it? And why would you poison the Emperor's food?"
Leonardo DiCaprio bit his lip and remained silent for a moment.
"I know who it is, but I'm afraid that if I say it, it will implicate me."
Qi Guze frowned, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes.
"If you don't tell me, I'll kill you as the one who poisoned me!"
Little Li was so frightened that she trembled all over and hurriedly knelt down.
"Regent, spare me! I'll talk, I'll talk!"
She took a deep breath and finally told the truth.
It turns out that the person who poisoned the body was Zhang, a powerful minister in the palace.
In order to usurp the throne and become emperor, he did not hesitate to poison the emperor.
Leonardo DiCaprio was merely a pawn he was using.
After hearing this, Qi Guze remained silent for a moment, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.
"Arrest Lord Zhang! I want to interrogate him myself!"
The guards immediately sprang into action and quickly apprehended Lord Zhang.
When he was brought before Qi Guze, he still looked arrogant, seemingly unaware that his crimes had been exposed.
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