"impossible."
Chi Yan narrowed his eyes and said decisively, "Are you sure you've checked every single detail?"
Liu Yifu remained calm and wasn't particularly annoyed: "Is Young Master Chi doubting my ability to handle cases? I had all the tea, snacks, drinks, and food checked, and there were no problems."
He paused, then kindly explained, "After the incident, the pleasure boats at Chunfeng Tower were placed under guard, so no one else had the chance to tamper with them or replace them temporarily."
Chi Yan frowned and shook his head, "No, something's not right!" Suddenly, something occurred to him, and a glint of light appeared in his eyes, "What about the incense in the room?"
He felt the room was very stuffy at the time, and he thought it was because he had been drinking alcohol. Now he wonders if it was because of the incense.
Liu Yifu was somewhat surprised, but under Chi Yan's expectant gaze, he still shook his head regretfully: "I have also checked the incense. It is ordinary styrax. This incense does have the effect of calming the nerves and improving sleep, but it cannot do what Young Master Chi said in his confession, causing people to lose their minds and consciousness."
Chi Yan's eyes dimmed, still unwilling to give up: "But I clearly felt dizzy, lightheaded, and short of breath at the time. How do you explain that?"
Liu Yi pondered for a moment: "I'm not quite sure about that. To be on the safe side, would you allow me to invite a doctor?"
Lord Liu naturally had no objection and nodded, "Please go ahead, Lord Liu."
A glimmer of hope rose in Chi Yan's heart.
If it can be proven that the incense is the problem, the suspicion against him will be greatly reduced.
The doctor arrived quickly, still wearing his court robes, suggesting he was a high-ranking imperial physician.
As expected, Lord Liu cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Imperial Physician Zhang, I'm sorry to trouble you to make this trip."
Physician Zhang returned the greeting politely: "Not at all, I've met Lord Liu." He said with a smile, "It's just a coincidence that I happened to be nearby, so I came to visit."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Lord Liu briefed Physician Zhang on the general situation.
Physician Zhang frowned upon hearing this, but did not rush to a conclusion. He first stepped forward to take Chi Yan's pulse, and after a moment of hesitation, he said, "This young master's body is normal. Apart from being a little weak, there is no sign of Chinese medicine."
Chi Yan's heart sank suddenly.
Liu Yi asked Chi Yan's question again: "May I ask Physician Zhang, can smelling styrax for a long time cause people to experience chest tightness, shortness of breath, dizziness, and headache?"
“Normally not.” Doctor Zhang shook his head first, then changed the subject, “But there is one situation in which it is uncertain.”
Everyone's attention was drawn to these words.
Physician Zhang looked at Chi Yan: "Does the young master often feel hot in his hands and feet, and have a dry mouth and throat?"
Chi Yan hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "That is indeed the case."
"That's it. Young Master, this is a manifestation of yin deficiency and excessive fire." Physician Zhang nodded without surprise. "Styrax has extremely high medicinal value, but it is not suitable for this type of person. This fragrance has a warming and tonifying effect, which will only aggravate the symptoms of yin deficiency and excessive fire, causing chest tightness, shortness of breath, and restlessness."
"..."
Chi Yan stared blankly, his pupils unfocused.
So, he wasn't drugged?
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