"You just stand outside the door and don't let any unauthorized people in. You should also keep your distance." Wei Xuanji looked at the emperor before him, who had long lost the charisma he had when he first became emperor. At the age of thirty, he looked old.
The emperor had dark circles under his eyes, swollen cheeks, and a pale face.
This is caused by excessive indulgence.
"Your Majesty, the divination indicates that your recent poor health is due to poisoning. May I ask if there have been any changes in your diet or daily routine?" Wei Xuanji deliberately avoided mentioning that the emperor's symptoms were caused by his indulgence in women.
"I've been staying in the Empress's palace recently, and nothing seems amiss," the Emperor said, making no attempt to hide his true feelings.
Wei Xuanji took the emperor's pulse. The pulse... it was definitely poisoning, and it was opium!
Wei Xuanji prostrated himself on the ground again, "Your Majesty, your pulse seems to indicate poisoning!"
"Little Eleven, don't try to fool me. I am the Emperor, who would poison me?"
"This... the divination indicates the person close to you. That's why I asked which concubine's palace you've been in recently."
"Your Majesty, since you don't trust me, why do you always come to me for divination? Over the years, has my divination ever failed to come true?"
"Not at all! I have already made plans for this matter, so there is no need for Little Eleven to worry."
"Your Majesty, please take care of your health! Your body is in great distress!" Wei Xuanji said, kneeling and not daring to raise his head.
"I understand. Just tell me honestly how much time I have left!"
"The divination results are unpredictable. It all depends on the emperor's choice. A correct choice will lead to survival, while a wrong choice will put his life in the hands of others."
"Do not say these words to a third person today."
"I obey the decree!"
Emperor Hui left the Imperial Observatory, lost in thought. Upon reaching the gate, he saw the Empress waiting. He thought to himself, "The Empress and I are truly a devoted couple..."
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