Chapter 75 Something Happened
Ever since Du Hai mentioned opening a stir-fry restaurant, Li Zheng had been thinking about opening a pharmacy, specifically selling medicinal pills. After all, she had the golden finger of space, and she felt she should do some good things. However, this was a bit of a hassle. Most of the clinics here had doctors on duty, and if this pharmacy didn't have a doctor, few people would be willing to come.
Besides, people here are used to seeing a doctor first and then getting medicine, and habits are hard to change. If we only opened a pharmacy like in modern times, I guess no one would be willing to come. They would find it untrustworthy if there were no doctors. So we still have to find a doctor. Even if we find one, will the doctor approve of this method? This is also a question.
If the doctor is ready, then the channels for medicinal materials will also be a problem, so let's put it aside for now.
That night, Gu Chengze came back. She thought something had happened, as he hadn't been home for half a month. A Yue watched Gu Chengze go in from outside the door, secretly worried. What if his wife was pregnant? What should he do?
"How come you have time to come back today? Did something happen?" Li Zheng handed him a wet handkerchief and asked him to wipe his face.
After Gu Chengze wiped it with a handkerchief, he pulled her to sit on the stool before answering her question, "Well, there is a situation ahead, and I may not be able to come back soon." Now I have just received news that the King of Wu has defected to the King of Wei. This is the worst situation.
Li Zheng was a bit shocked when she heard that the King of Wu had defected to the King of Wei. This was going to be difficult. Furthermore, they had to win this battle. No emperor would want to let someone who was eyeing their throne live. Furthermore, they were enemies. While some might be willing to spare someone unrelated in a war, who would want to spare the leader? So she knew this was a fight to the death.
But she didn't know what to say and could only remind him: "Then you better be careful." She opened her mouth to persuade him not to rush to the front, but then she thought that he was a general and would definitely rush to the front line, so she didn't say it.
"Well, don't worry, I will." He held Li Zheng's hand. He was reluctant to die.
That night, Gu Chengze did nothing but hug her tightly, wondering what he was thinking. When Li Zheng woke up, he was gone. However, Ayue's eyes were a little disappointed, as if seeing that she had her period, this girl was worried about whether she was pregnant or not. However, she didn't say anything, anyway, she hadn't mentioned it to him yet.
After Gu Chengze returned to the camp, General Wang began mobilizing his troops to attack the King of Wu's forces, taking advantage of the fact that the King of Wu had just defected to the King of Wei and the two armies hadn't yet joined forces to strike them unawares. It was unclear whether the King of Wu should be considered clever, as his defection to the King of Wei had resolved the encirclement between the two armies. But given the King of Wei's temperament, would he treat him well? After all, he had coveted that position. However, compared to what would happen later, it was better to deal with the immediate situation first.
Li Zheng's affairs at home proceeded smoothly. She spent her days in the pharmacy researching medicines, while housekeeper Zhu and the others took care of matters outside, leaving her with little else to do. Meanwhile, news of victory continued to arrive from the front lines. During this time, Li Zheng's acquaintances also sent her invitations, but when she went there, they were all discussing the situation at the front. They all seemed to think this battle was going to be difficult, their faces filled with worry, hoping to give each other some confidence. After two visits, Li Zheng stopped going. She was still worried whether she was there or at home. It would be better to make more medicine at home for emergency use.
Li Zheng hadn't known if it was just her imagination these past few days, but her eyelids had been twitching violently, and she'd been lost in thought from time to time. Perhaps it was because she was so worried, she'd been looking north frequently, silently praying for nothing to happen. But luck didn't seem to be on her side this time.
At this time, outside the door, Qin You was riding a fast horse, whipping his hand non-stop and shouting, "Gee! Go! Get out of the way!" Pedestrians on the road saw this and tried to avoid him, but some were still too late to avoid him and were frightened to the ground. Fortunately, no one was injured. However, Qin You didn't have time to turn around and apologize at this moment. The most important thing was to hurry on.
When Qin You arrived at Gu's house, he quickly reined in his horse and rushed in without even asking the servant to inform him. Li Zheng was still in the pharmacy at this time. When she heard A Yue say that Qin You was here, she immediately went out. Could something have happened?
"What's wrong? What happened? Ah Yue, hurry up and get some food and drinks." Li Zheng saw Qin You's dusty appearance, his cheeks sunken, his eyes dark, and it was obvious that he had been traveling day and night to get back. Qin You didn't hesitate to pick up the water bottle and drank it. After quenching his thirst, he said to Li Zheng, "Chengze has been poisoned. I came to ask you to save him!"
When Li Zheng heard the news, she was shaken by shock. However, she also knew what was most important right now. She asked him, "What happened? Why was he poisoned?"
"A few days ago, Cheng Ze and I led a team to attack the enemy from the rear. We encountered a large army of the enemy, and Cheng Ze and the enemy general had a fight. However, the general got some poison from somewhere and threw it directly at us. Cheng Ze didn't check it out and fell into the enemy's trap. Now he is in the barracks, but the military doctor can't do anything good. After taking the medicine you gave me, I'm hanging on to my last breath." Qin You had also taken Li Zheng's medicine when he was injured before, and it was indeed very effective, but it was not given by Li Zheng, but by Gu Chengze.
What Qin You didn't say was that when Gu Chengze's team fought their way back, he was already pale and in danger of dying at any moment. He realized that the poison was very strong and quickly took the life-saving pills that Li Zheng had prepared for him. When he was sent to the military camp, the military doctor was still puzzled. He should have died instantly after being poisoned by this kind of poison, but this man was still hanging on to his breath. Qin You explained the situation, and the military doctor lowered his head and thought for a moment before saying, "I can't save him now. The only one who can save him now is the person who made this pill."
Qin You understood that the person he was talking about was Li Zheng, so he hurried to General Wang's tent to ask for permission to send someone. General Wang loved talents and naturally could not bear to see his beloved general fail to save him even though he knew he could be saved. However, this was not a matter he could decide, and he had to report to the prince.
General Wang went to the King of Qi's tent and told him about this matter. For some reason, the King of Qi agreed. This is why Qin You rushed back day and night in the past few days.
"How many pills did you take?" Although the medicine was very effective, it was difficult to make, so I only gave him four pills.
"I had already taken two pills when I left. I gave the remaining two to the military doctor. He should be able to take care of it." Qin You had already taken one pill when he was poisoned, but his complexion looked bad again when he returned to the barracks, so he fed him another one and gave the remaining two to the military doctor to take care of.
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