The situation is critical, and any misstep could lead to the loss of all previous efforts. My mother's consideration is quite thoughtful.
The old man beside him nodded slightly.
Then Cang Xixue looked at the old man and spoke.
"I hope the immortal master will take good care of himself and make sure to cure the emperor's illness."
"Your Highness, now that I am here, I will do my utmost. Please rest assured."
Cang Xixue didn't say anything more and turned to lead the way.
Soon, Cang Xixue led Feng Mozhan and the old man to the emperor's bedside.
The Emperor was now pale and thin, looking exhausted, lying on his dragon bed, breathing weakly.
If it weren't for the slight rise and fall of the Emperor's chest, Feng Mo Ran would have almost thought that the person lying on the dragon bed was an unconscious person.
The only difference between the person in front of me and the dead is that he is still breathing.
"Your Majesty, the immortal master has arrived. Please allow the immortal master to take Your Majesty's pulse."
Feng Guche didn't even glance at the old man, but closed his eyes and hummed in agreement.
The old man then placed his hand on Feng Guche's wrist to take the emperor's pulse.
Feng Guche's arms were very thin, and his skin was slightly loose. Compared to ordinary people, the skin on his arms was more yellow.
The old man glanced at it, then stroked his beard and closed his eyes in deep thought.
After a long while, the old man suddenly opened his eyes, revealing a look of surprise.
Concerned for the Emperor's safety, Cang Xixue asked the question.
"Immortal Master, what is the Emperor's condition?"
The old man looked solemn. He did not answer Cang Xixue's question immediately, but took out silver needles from his sleeve and then pierced several acupoints on the emperor.
"Your Majesty, please wait a moment. Only after I remove the silver needles can I determine the cause of His Majesty's illness."
Since the old man had already treated the emperor, Cang Xixue had no choice but to wait on the sidelines.
After a short while, the old man withdrew the silver needles one by one, but the tips of the needles were all black.
The old man placed the silver needles in front of Cang Xixue, his voice heavy.
"Your Highness, the Emperor has been poisoned."
Cang Xixue was very surprised after hearing this, her face full of disbelief.
This is the inner palace; who would dare to be so audacious as to poison the Emperor?
Cang Xixue looked on in disbelief.
"Impossible! Could the immortal have made a mistake in his diagnosis? The three items used by the Emperor should have been tested for poison; there shouldn't be any signs of poisoning..."
The old man shook his head, reiterating what he had just said.
"Your Highness, this is indeed the case. Please look at these silver needles; they have turned black. It is true that His Majesty has been poisoned."
Even Feng Mo Ran's usually composed face showed a look of surprise.
"Mother, the facts are undeniable. Could it be that Father's meal was brought here and then poisoned?"
Cang Xixue shook her head, her eyes filled with fear.
"The people who have served the Emperor here are all veterans. Even if they wanted to, they wouldn't have the guts. This is a crime of treason that could lead to the execution of nine generations of their families!"
Feng Mo Ran took a silver needle and examined it carefully.
"Mother, Father has indeed been poisoned. We must find out the truth about this, but..."
Halfway through her sentence, Feng Mo Ran turned to the old man and bowed deeply to him.
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