bullyxtreme Chapter 56 Hehehe, I'm such a genius!
Chapter 56 Hehehe, I'm such a genius!
"Xiaotong, can you tell me what the point of bringing the Empress is? Otherwise, I really can't find a reason!"
"Besides, if I don't have a compelling story with the Empress Dowager and the young emperor, how can I take them away? I can't just force them, can I?"
[According to the Empress's character panel, she recuperated for a period of time in a villa outside the capital, and then studied medicine for a while under the passing-by Sage of Medicine. Although she never formally became his disciple, the Empress's talent was quite good, earning her the title of half a disciple of the Sage of Medicine.]
[Does he know medicine? Is there some kind of plague in Wuzhou?]
Why does the master say that?
"If it were just a common injury or illness, I could simply find some ordinary doctors. Why issue a mission that makes me go through all this trouble to bring the disciple of the Medical Sage?"
[That's not impossible, after all, locust plagues can cause famine, and if too many people starve to death and their deaths aren't addressed in time, it could lead to epidemics.]
【Master, if there's a plague, it's no joke. Maybe we shouldn't go. You might lose your life there, and if you die, I'll disappear too. I'm scared!】
〖......〗
"Xiaotong, what are you thinking?"
Although I sometimes really resist those lousy tasks, and occasionally threaten you that I'm going to commit suicide or just give up.
I'm not usually one to meddle in other people's business, but you can't just abandon innocent civilians because you're afraid of dying, can you?
"If it were true that neither you nor I had the ability, yet we insisted on meddling in other people's business, that would be wrong. But now that we clearly have an opportunity to help, if I were to run away out of fear of losing my life, my conscience would not be at peace."
[I told you my master isn't a coward, but the main system insisted on betting with me. Tsk tsk tsk, I've won this round so badly, hehe!]
This wave can instantly level me up five levels, awesome!
What?! You can contact the main system?!
"Oh no, I got too cocky and accidentally revealed the bet."
"Oh no, oh no, if Master finds out that the main system has always been around, will he beat him to death?"
[Ahem, Master, you misheard.]
Are you missing out on a punch-and-kick combo after a while?
[Ahem, my lord, let's talk this out. They say beauties use words, not fists!]
【Eh—Master, you...you...I was wrong, I'll tell you, I'll tell you.】
[I'm not connected to the main system. I have an upgrade panel that shows the direction my master will take in certain situations. As long as my choices match my master's decisions, I'll gain corresponding experience. Once I've accumulated enough experience, I can upgrade the system, and the number of items will also increase.]
"Hehe, a half-truth, half-lie, will surely fool my master. With that old sixth brother in the main system giving me a back door, lying is no big deal. I'm a genius!"
〖really?〗
Shen Sangwan was still somewhat skeptical, but then she remembered that Xiaotong herself had said that if she and he lied, they would be punished by the main system, and that this had indeed come true several times before.
[It's true, of course. If you don't believe me, Master, take a look at your inventory. Aren't there many new sections that weren't there before?]
Without a second thought, Shen Sangwan quickly opened the panel and found that there were indeed five or six new columns and some new sub-menus.
"Huh—? Is the main system trying to improve my cooking skills? It actually opened an ingredient menu for me. But for a kitchen newbie like me who's always causing trouble, these things don't seem to be of much use, do they?"
【Master, it's better to have something than nothing. We might need it someday.】
She had wanted chili powder before but they wouldn't give it to her, but now that she doesn't need it, they've given it to her.
Tsk tsk tsk, even a dog would dislike something that's late.
[By the way, why did I say earlier that you made a bet with the main system?]
"My goodness, Master, do we really need to be so meticulous?"
"Hmm... that's because when I looked at that option, I felt the main system was looking down on its master, and I couldn't stand it!"
Um--?
The more I listen to this, the stranger it seems!
Inside the Phoenix Palace, Wen Yuening was dressed in ordinary clothes, without any hairpins or jewelry, and wore a thin shawl over her clothes.
With a fair and slender hand, she held a pair of incense chopsticks and gently stirred the incense burner placed on the soft couch and low table.
"The Empress closed her palace and refused visitors under the pretext of recuperating from her injuries, and lived a leisurely and carefree life."
Qingluan led the people in, and Shen Sangwan stepped forward slowly, glancing at Wen Yuening with a playful look.
"Is Your Highness accusing Yue Ning of taking the opportunity to shirk her duties?"
"Hmm—? She always calls me 'Royal Sister,' why is she suddenly calling me 'Your Highness' today?"
How strange!
Shen Sangwan was always particularly sensitive when facing Wen Yuening.
She seems to pay attention to even the smallest details.
Upon hearing this, Wen Yuening glanced at Shen Sangwan out of the corner of her eye, suppressing the restlessness in her heart.
"The affairs of the inner palace are actually managed by the Empress Dowager, so there is no question of her shirking her duties."
"Since Your Highness came from Xingde Palace, why did you turn to Fengluan Palace? Is there something you want to say to Yue Ning?"
"Hey, you even know that?"
"Xiao Tong, could it be that the Empress has a hidden motive?"
[Xiao Tong—?]
Damn it, he's pretending to be dead again!
"Hmm... I've heard that you studied medicine under the carefree medical sage for a period of time?"
"That is indeed true, but I only learned a little bit and it is not worth telling outsiders."
"Ha! Quite modest."
"According to popular legend, the Sage of Medicine was skilled in treating difficult and complicated diseases. In the thirteenth year of the Chuyuan era, a flood in Lancheng triggered a plague. It was thanks to his prescription that the people of Lancheng survived the disaster. I wonder if Your Majesty knows any methods to treat the plague?"
Wen Yuening slowly put down the incense chopsticks in her hand, and wisps of smoke rose leisurely from the gaps.
"The Sage of Medicine once said that if an epidemic occurs, the first priority is to control and isolate the area where the epidemic is occurring. Secondly, treatment should be given according to the severity and urgency of the symptoms. In addition, during the treatment process, it is also necessary to prevent other infectious diseases, such as malaria."
"As for the treatment of those infected with the plague, medication should be used according to the actual situation. The Sage of Medicine once passed down several prescriptions, including those for fragrant medicine, external application, and internal use."
"Does Your Highness suspect that there is a plague in Wuzhou?"
Shen Sangwan nodded slightly.
"If Your Highness requires it, Yue Ning can make a copy and give it to Your Highness."
After saying that, he got up and walked towards the desk.
"Hey! Hey! Hey! I didn't come here for the recipe, I just wanted you to come with me!"
"Wasn't my hint obvious enough?"
"actually..."
"Um--?"
Wen Yuening turned around and stared at Shen Sangwan's face with great interest.
Whether it was her imagination or not, Shen Sangwan always felt that there was a faint smile hidden in the other person's eyes.
“You just said that medication needs to be considered based on the actual situation. Since you are familiar with the procedures... why don't you... come with me to Wuzhou?”
What a lame excuse!
Why can't we find a proper doctor anywhere and follow their prescription? Why do we have to pick her?
Waaaaah!
"I'm hopeless! Does she think I'm crazy?"
Shen Sangwan wished she could bite off her own tongue. Why did her brain always freeze up whenever she was in front of him?