Despite his weakened state, he struggled to get out of bed to pay his respects, beads of sweat instantly forming on his forehead, and his chapped lips trembling slightly from the effort.
Zheng Pianran was puzzled. He quickly reached out and gently pressed his father down, trying to comfort him: "Father, what's wrong with you? You're so weak right now, don't move around!"
His eyes were filled with anxiety and confusion.
Zheng Hanying ignored his son's question and stubbornly turned his head to Chen Xiao, saying with all his might, "Your Majesty... I pay my respects to Your Majesty! Your Majesty has come in person, and I am sorry that I cannot greet you personally. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."
His words were broken and intermittent, yet filled with reverence.
Everyone then realized that Zheng Hanying had recognized Chen Xiao's identity.
Chen Xiao stepped forward gracefully, a gentle expression on his face, and said softly, "Prefect, I heard that you are unwell and was worried, so I came to visit you."
Her voice, like the warm spring sun, brought a touch of warmth to the room filled with the smell of medicine and pain.
Upon hearing Chen Xiao's words, Zheng Hanying still insisted on getting up to perform the proper etiquette between a ruler and his subject.
Seeing this, Chen Xiao quickly reached out and gently stopped him: "Your Excellency is seriously ill, there is no need for such formalities. You should focus on recovering."
Just then, the doctor who had been standing to the side stepped forward and explained Zheng Hanying's condition to Chen Xiao and the others in detail.
It turns out that Zheng Hanying had been working day and night to handle the affairs of the county for many years, and had long since fallen ill from overwork.
Recently, he was secretly poisoned by a villain, which is undoubtedly adding insult to injury and causing his old illness to flare up completely. Now his situation is extremely critical and not optimistic.
It is worth mentioning that this doctor is one of Zhao Cheyu's subordinates, with superb medical skills and a good reputation in the industry.
Zheng Pianran was extremely anxious. His eyes were fixed on the doctor as he asked urgently, "Doctor, is there no better way to treat my father? Please, no matter what, save my father!"
His eyes were filled with pleading, as if he had grasped at the last straw.
The doctor looked troubled, sighed softly, and said slowly, "There is a solution, but it requires a precious medicinal herb. This herb grows in remote, dangerous mountains, where wild beasts often roam, and the terrain is treacherous, shrouded in mist, making it extremely difficult to find."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao immediately turned to look at Zhao Cheyu, his eyes filled with anticipation, and asked, "You have such a skilled doctor under your command, so you must be well-informed. Do you have this precious medicinal herb?"
When dealing with Lin Ling's matter, Zhao Cheyu already knew that Chen Xiao had extraordinary insight and knew many things that others did not know, so he was prepared at this moment.
Upon hearing Chen Xiao's question, he remained calm and respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, my household only possesses other medicinal herbs with similar properties, but not this particular herb."
His tone was calm, but his slight frown revealed his concern about the current situation.
As dawn broke, my thoughts drifted away.
She knew perfectly well that although Zheng Hanying's life was not in danger, when she witnessed the situation firsthand, she instantly understood the true meaning behind Xi Xi's earlier statement that "his life was not in danger."
She couldn't help but be speechless to herself, silently complaining to Xixi, "Goodness, so this is what you meant by 'not in mortal danger'?"
Xi Xi just chuckled and tried to argue, feigning innocence as she replied, "Oh dear, what is it? Host, I really don't understand what you're talking about."
Chen Xiao's expression froze instantly, his teeth clenched inwardly as he thought fiercely, "What else do you dare say? You said his life was out of danger, and what happened? Now look at you, although this disease is indeed curable, it's incredibly difficult. I'm afraid you're the only one who can cure it, right?"
Meanwhile, the others outside were unaware that Chen Xiao was talking to Xi Xi.
They only noticed Chen Xiao's unusually solemn expression and assumed she was worried about Zheng Hanying's illness. They couldn't help but secretly praise Chen Xiao, thinking that she was indeed a wise ruler who cared for her subjects, and a feeling of being moved welled up in their hearts.
Zheng Pianran and Zheng Hanying, in particular, were deeply moved by Chen Xiao's worried expression. They secretly vowed to be loyal to Chen Xiao and never have any ulterior motives.
Among this group of people, only Yin Yuyao knew that Chen Xiao was actually chatting with Xi Xi.
She quietly looked at Chen Xiao, and even winked at him playfully, her eyes seeming to say, "I understand."
Seeing that Chen Xiao was about to lose his temper again, Xi Xi felt a little scared and quickly said, "Yes, yes, I can cure him! It's just that medicinal herb, don't worry, I have it here! Host, you just need to think about it for a moment, and the herb will immediately appear in your hands!"
The system's constant nagging and cuteness made it impossible for her to get angry.
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao was so frightened that he dared not think about it at all.
She knew perfectly well that if she actually thought about it now, the medicinal herbs would appear out of thin air in her hands, and she would be unable to explain that to others. Just thinking about it made her feel embarrassed and awkward.
She glanced around and saw the various expressions on other people's faces. Some were moved by her concern for her subjects, some were gratified by her wise rulership, and of course, there was Yin Yuyao's concerned gaze.
Chen Xiao coughed lightly, his mind racing, and an idea instantly formed in his mind.
She turned her head slightly and asked Yin Yuyao softly, "Miss Yin, your background is quite extraordinary. I wonder if your family has ever had this medicinal herb?"
Yin Yuyao was very clever. As soon as she heard Chen Xiao's words, she immediately understood that Chen Xiao actually already had the medicinal materials, but he just lacked a suitable reason.
After thinking for a moment, she said slowly, "This medicinal herb... I think I once heard an old friend mention it by chance, but it's been quite a while, so I'm not entirely sure. I'm afraid I'll have to go and check it carefully."
Coincidentally, she and Chen Xiao had originally planned to search for Ning Ci's descendants, so they might as well use the name of this medicinal herb as a suitable excuse!
Upon hearing Yin Yuyao's words, everyone present became quite agitated.
Zheng Pianran, in particular, couldn't hide the eagerness on his face. His eyes were fixed on Yin Yuyao, but he didn't dare to make a sound.
Because Chen Xiao had not yet spoken, and Chen Xiao had personally confirmed that Yin Yuyao's background was quite extraordinary, Zheng Pianran dared not make any impolite moves towards Yin Yuyao under these circumstances, and could only suppress her eagerness in her heart for the time being.
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