"I just talked nonsense and have no ability to cure diseases. Please punish me, Concubine Yi," Xie Yao said directly.
As he said the words of giving in, his back seemed to be straighter than before.
Yi Fei frowned deeply and stared at Xie Yao without relaxing at all, as if she wanted to see through Xie Yao completely.
Then I remembered that Xie Yao's father was Xie Lian. Even if the Emperor Han married Prince Han, he was not someone who could be disposed of at will.
After a moment, she spoke again, her tone much gentler than before, "Princess Han, I just did it for others to see, and it was not directed at you."
"Since you have seen my symptoms, you should also know that it is a secret and cannot be known to others."
The corners of Xie Yao's lips curled up coldly.
There is no simple person living in this palace!
If she hadn't been a doctor, she would have wished that this concubine's kidneys were filled with kidney stones! It would be so painful!
Without Concubine Yi speaking, she stood up straight and said, "Since there are no outsiders here, I won't be formal with Concubine Yi."
"It is not difficult to treat your kidney stones. The difficulty is that it is a long-lasting process. It can take as short as three or two months or as long as three to five years."
"How long will it take to see the effect?" Yi Fei asked quickly.
"About half a month, the colic will be significantly reduced. Gong Tongzhong will have the condition worsen for a few days, but it will return to normal after that." Xie Yao said solemnly.
"When the colic pain disappears, my illness is cured?" Concubine Yi looked at Xie Yao with a complicated look in her eyes.
Xie Yao nodded lightly.
Concubine Yi frowned slightly, carefully recalling everything that happened and what she said after Xie Yao came in.
After a moment, her eyes became clear, and she took off a bracelet from her hand and handed it to Xie Yao, "This bracelet was awarded by the emperor. Although I have not been with you for a long time, it is also a bracelet that I like very much.
I’ll give it to you today.”
Xie Yao glanced at it and took it with a smile, "Thank you, Concubine Yi."
…
Zoey Palace, side hall.
"I have met the Emperor of Wanqi Kingdom." Nangong Yan bowed and saluted.
"Princess, there is no need to be formal." Emperor Zhaochu raised his hand and glanced at Nangong Yan, "Why do you want to see me?"
Nangong Yan frowned slightly.
Emperor Zhaochu's demeanor seemed to be colder than his father's, which made people uncomfortable.
"Concubine Yi asked everyone to retreat, leaving only Princess Han inside." According to the previous agreement between her and Emperor Zhaochu, she should never leave Xie Yao.
"What did she say to Concubine Yi?" Emperor Zhaochu raised his head. Although his tone was light, his serious face made people dare not neglect him.
Nangong Yan immediately stated the situation truthfully, but deliberately avoided the Gong Tong part.
Although she didn't know what secret Gong Tong had, Yi Fei obviously didn't want the matter to be leaked. Although she was not the only one present, there were only a few people present. After a little troubleshooting, they could tell that it was her. There was no need for her to offend a favorite.
concubine.
"Kidney stones?" Emperor Zhaochu recited silently, raised his head and stared at it, "What disease is this?"
"I have never heard of it. Princess Han must have made it up out of thin air." A thought flashed through Nangong Yan's mind and she said. If she just said she didn't know, it would appear that she was ignorant.
Emperor Zhaochu withdrew his majestic gaze from Nangong Yan, "Then what are you going to do?"
"As mentioned before, arrange a medical competition between me and her. As long as she practices medicine, I will definitely learn from it." When Nangong Yan said the last two words, her tone was a little bit disdainful.
Xie Yao couldn't even cure Concubine Yi's illness. Apart from the treatment of tuberculosis, Xie Yao had nothing worth learning from her.
Emperor Zhaochu waved his hand and said without even raising his head, "Go, it's time for Xie Yao to come out."
Nangong Yan bowed and exited.
…
A quarter of an hour later, Concubine Yi looked at Xie Yao's leaving figure, her eyes instantly as sharp as an eagle.
"This Xie Yao is actually a smart person, with a measured advance and retreat, and strong relaxation, which is surprising."
…
Nangong Yan had been waiting outside, and immediately stepped forward when Xie Yao came out.
"Princess Han, please stay." Nangong Yan stopped Xie Yao, "Since we are here, why rush to leave. The competition is already being prepared. It will be over soon. Princess Han, there is no need to rush."
Emperor Zhaochu has agreed to discuss matters, and she will never let Xie Yao leave.
Xie Yao frowned, "I didn't promise you about the competition."
Nangong Yanxiao said confidently, "Of course Princess Han has never promised me, but you don't have to agree to this discussion."
Just as he was talking, Eunuch Liu came over, holding an imperial edict in his hand.
"Princess Han Xie Yao, Princess Nangong Yan takes the order." Eunuch Liu raised his voice and said loudly.
Xie Yao knelt down to receive the order, her eyes shining brightly.
The edict was too long, and she barely understood it, but she understood the meaning.
Emperor Zhaochu not only specially ordered her to compete with Nangong Yan in medical skills, but also asked her to represent Wanqi Kingdom.
Although there is no explanation of rewards and punishments, losing will definitely bring shame to Wanqi Country, so punishment is inevitable.
Emperor Zhaochu not only forced her to compete with Nangong Yan, but also forced her to only win and not lose!
Nangong Yan didn't look too good either, because the imperial edict clearly stated that she was the one who initiated this matter, and Emperor Zhaochu had no choice but to agree to it.
This cunning Emperor Zhaochu!
After the edict was read out, Eunuch Liu accepted the edict and stepped forward, "Princess Han, you have a heavy responsibility, but you must not insult the reputation of my country, Wanqi!"
Xie Yao accepted the imperial edict and asked in a deep voice: "When will the competition begin?"
It was said to be a discussion, but in fact it was just to find a few random patients and let her and Nangong Yan treat them together. At most, there would be a few spectators.
"We are all ready. Princess Han and Princess Nangong, please come with me." Eunuch Liu turned sideways and led the two of them out of Zuoyi Palace and into a large courtyard.
There were more than ten people sitting in the venue, all maids and eunuchs.
In addition, there were a bunch of onlookers around, who must have come after hearing the news. They were basically palace maids, eunuchs, and the like, as well as a few guards watching the fun.
When Nangong Yan saw so many patients, she nodded with satisfaction. When her eyes swept over the audience, her expression became a little gloomy again.
The audience was just palace ladies and eunuchs, which was a bit perfunctory.
"Eunuch Liu, will anyone come?" She was thinking that it would be great if there were concubines, or princes and princesses who stayed in the palace to come and see her.
"No more." Eunuch Liu shook his head, "Princess Nangong and Princess Han, you two can start at any time. I will wait until I finish here so that I can go back and resume my life."
Xie Yao nodded and made a gesture of invitation towards Nangong Yan.
Nangong Yan was not polite and walked directly to the nearest palace maid.
Xie Yao took a look from a distance and was basically sure that the palace maid was suffering from hyperthyroidism, and her eyes were obviously vomiting.
It seems that Emperor Zhaochu had no intention of fooling around with the matter, and he was seriously ill from the beginning.