Under everyone's watchful eyes, Li Guang opened the small wooden box. People seemed to see a flash of silver light, and a wonderful fragrance wafted out, making everyone's minds seem much clearer.
When they saw the pill again, everyone was shocked. When it was first put in, it was the size of a pigeon egg and was dark in color.
More than a month later, the pill had shrunk considerably and turned white, resembling a boiled and peeled sparrow egg.
This is amazing! No one knows what happened to this pill inside the little wooden box.
Upon seeing the pill, the old emperor was eager to swallow it as soon as possible so he could recover quickly.
A royal physician helped the old emperor up, and Li Guang took out a pill from a wooden box, put it into the old emperor's mouth, and then fed him water and medicine.
After taking the medicine, the old emperor lay back down, and everyone stared intently at him, observing the changes in his body after taking the medicine.
The old emperor was very calm, without the violent reaction he had shown several days earlier. He closed his eyes, seemingly experiencing the effects of the medicine.
The old emperor lay there peacefully, showing no signs of physical change. Li Guang then asked softly, "Father, how are you feeling?"
The old emperor did not open his eyes, but slowly spoke:
"It's truly a miraculous medicine! I feel a warm current flowing from my chest, spreading throughout my body and repairing all the meridians. This feeling is truly amazing."
The old emperor's words brought a wave of joy to everyone. It seemed that the pill was indeed miraculous and effective for the retired emperor.
And so, everyone gathered around the bedside, watching the changes in the old emperor's body. These imperial physicians had treated countless patients, but this was the first time they had ever used a miraculous medicine to treat a stroke patient.
Two hours later, the old emperor's complexion regained its color, and he slowly drifted off to sleep. Li Guang took the old emperor's hand and stroked it.
Li Guang felt a surge of joy as his palms warmed up, no longer feeling icy cold.
An old imperial physician began to take the old emperor's pulse, nodding repeatedly and speaking excitedly.
"His pulse is steady, no different from that of a healthy person, except that it is faster than usual, which indicates that the Emperor Emeritus is recovering."
At this moment, Li Guang was overjoyed and said, "All the imperial physicians have worked hard. Please accompany me to lunch and come back afterward."
Dining with the emperor was a first for the imperial physicians, a great honor they could boast about for the rest of their lives.
Li Guang instructed several eunuchs to stay and watch over the Emperor while they went to eat. If the Emperor Emeritus experienced any problems, they were to come and report immediately.
With things on their minds, the group quickly finished their lunch and returned to their palace to continue observing the old emperor's condition.
The old emperor lay on his bed, seemingly sleeping soundly. Since his stroke, he had rarely had a good night's sleep except when he was in a coma. Today was a special case; after taking his medicine, he had slept for several hours.
And so, everyone stayed by the bedside, observing the emperor's changes.
More than an hour later, the old emperor's body began to move slightly, as if he was about to wake up, and everyone immediately held their breath and watched.
Gradually, the old emperor's body began to tremble, his brows furrowed, and he showed an expression of pain.
Everyone tensed up, and Li Guang's heart also jumped. He quickly bent down and asked softly.
"Father, what's wrong? How are you feeling? Is anything bothering you?"
At this moment, the old emperor had already woken up. Seeing Li Guang inquiring about his condition, he spoke:
"I feel a tingling, unbearable numbness in half of my body, like being pricked with needles. It's very uncomfortable."
Upon hearing this, an old imperial physician standing nearby immediately perked up and said:
"Congratulations, Your Majesty. The tingling sensation in one side of your body is because the meridians controlling that part of your body have been opened. It won't be long before Your Majesty is able to get out of bed and walk."
After the old imperial physician finished speaking, he stepped forward to massage the old emperor's legs. Seeing this, the other imperial physicians also stepped forward and began to massage various parts of the old emperor's body.
Li Guang was overjoyed. The Emperor Emeritus had only taken the medicine for a few hours when it began to have an effect. It was truly a miraculous medicine.
The imperial physicians in the palace were considered miracle workers even among ordinary people. Their massage techniques for the old emperor were unique and highly effective, helping him recover quickly from his illness.
There is only one pill of the miracle drug, which only opens up the blood vessels in the brain and the meridians throughout the body. In the later stages, medication must be continued and rehabilitation training must be strengthened for the body to gradually recover.
As for how to treat the old emperor in his later years, it was not a difficult task for the imperial physicians. With careful treatment and meticulous recuperation, the old emperor would be able to get out of bed and walk around in less than half a month.
At this rate of recovery, the old emperor should be able to recover his health in just a year and a half.
Li Guang had been on the throne for almost three months. That evening, he left the palace with a eunuch, dressed in plain clothes, and quietly went to the Marquis's residence.
The servant opened the door and, upon seeing Li Guang, was initially taken aback but quickly realized what was happening and knelt down.
"This humble subject pays his respects to Your Majesty."
"No need for formalities, please get up. Is Ouyang Nan here?"
"Lord Ouyang has just returned and is in his study. This old servant will go and invite him."
"No need, I will go myself."
After Li Guang finished speaking, he strode towards the study with the eunuch.
The study door was ajar. Ouyang Nan was reading a book. Li Guang told the eunuch to stand outside and went in himself.
Ouyang Nan was engrossed in reading and did not notice the person who had come in, so Li Guang coughed lightly.
The voice was so familiar that Ouyang Nan quickly looked up and was pleasantly surprised to see Li Guang standing in front of him.
Since Li Guang ascended the throne, there have been many things to do. In addition, Ouyang Nan is only a sixth-rank official and does not have the qualifications to participate in political affairs. Apart from seeing Li Guang from afar on the day of the coronation ceremony, Ouyang Nan has never seen him on any other occasion.
Ouyang Nan stood up, about to call him "brother," when he suddenly remembered that Li Guang was now the emperor and that they should perform the three bows and nine kowtows ceremony upon meeting.
Ouyang Nan knelt down and kowtowed to Li Guang.
"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty."
Li Guang stepped forward, helped Ouyang Nan up, and said:
“Ouyang Nan, this is home, there’s no need for this. We haven’t seen each other for many days, we should have a good talk this time.”
"As you command." After saying this, Ouyang Nan invited Li Guang to sit down.
At this moment, the servant brought in tea and then quietly withdrew.
The two then began to chat, first discussing matters of the imperial court, and then reminiscing about their life in Narcissus Town. They were very nostalgic for the past, lamenting that now, as officials in the court, they were no longer in control of their own destiny.
When Li Guang arrived, it was already late. According to palace regulations, the emperor had to return to the palace before dark.
"Ouyang Nan, prepare tonight. We'll depart for Shuixian Town tomorrow to do a few things for me."
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Nan immediately stood up and said:
"Your Majesty, please give me your orders. I will do my utmost to handle them well."
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