The words were soft and sounded like a joke, but to Doctor Wang, it sounded different. She was complaining about their poor hospitality and looking down on her status as a goddess. Her already flustered heart beat even faster, and beads of water oozed from her forehead.
"The goddess is joking. The goddess has cured countless illnesses and saved countless lives. Her status is extremely noble, needless to say. The reason why the king did not summon her is because the king is not in the palace now." As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and wiped his forehead. The smile on his face was trying his best to hide the embarrassment in his heart.
Since the goddess entered the palace, her face has always been calm, and it seems that her true emotions cannot be seen, as if she is wearing a mask. Now, hearing the news about the Demon Lord, her eyelashes trembled slightly.
However, this subtle change was not noticeable to the people present.
"I see. This is how it is. I have the rare honor of entering the palace, but the Demon Lord is not here. I guess I am unlucky." These words sounded like regrets, but in fact they were doubts.
It was well known that the Demon Lord cared about the old master. Now that the old master was seriously ill, the Demon Lord would not stay by his side? Who would believe that? Therefore, she did not believe what the imperial physician said.
Doctor Wang naturally heard the hidden meaning and said quickly: "The old master is seriously ill, and His Majesty is anxious. He heard that a miraculous medicine appeared in a remote place, so he went to pick it, so he is not in the palace."
"So that's how it is. It seems that the rumors outside are that Your Majesty is the most filial. It turns out that it is true."
Finally, he put down the teacup in his hand, straightened his body slightly, raised his eyes to look at Doctor Wang who was still fidgeting, and spoke slowly.
"Doctor Wang, please tell me what symptoms the old man has."
When Doctor Wang heard this, he was almost crying with excitement. After all these twists and turns, he finally got to the point and quickly replied.
"In fact, the old master has been in poor health for many years. It is said that he suffered serious internal injuries before, which left a root of illness. He cannot use his spiritual power, otherwise..."
When the goddess heard this, her eyes flashed, "Can't use spiritual power? Internal injuries shouldn't leave such troubles. If my guess is correct, this old master may not only have internal injuries, but also... poisoning!"
"The goddess is indeed a master. Your guess is indeed correct. The old master has been poisoned, and the poison has gathered in his dantian, so he cannot use his spiritual power. The more spiritual power he uses, the faster the poison will be stimulated. Once the poison invades the heart meridian, even the Golden Immortal will be powerless to save him." When he said this, Doctor Wang's face was also stained with sadness, which shows that his friendship with the old master is not just that of a monarch and his subject.
"Over the years, Your Excellency has been looking for a way to detoxify the old master while strictly controlling his actions, fearing that he would use his spiritual power and trigger the poison prematurely. Originally, the old master was fine, but for some reason, he suddenly fell into a coma."
"No signs at all?" asked the goddess.
Doctor Wang had a worried look on his face and nodded reluctantly.
"There was no sign at all. The old master was still happy and energetic the day before, but suddenly he fell into a coma. Several of our imperial doctors have examined his pulse, but the old master's pulse was very strange, it was as steady as that of an ordinary person!" Logically speaking, such a pulse should be healthy.
"You mean, the old master is just in a coma, and otherwise he is no different from an ordinary person." This is quite strange. It is the first time she has heard of such a disease.
"That's right. We can't diagnose the cause of the disease, so we have no idea where to start. That's why we ask the goddess to come here to answer our questions and save our lives." He stood up, bent down and clasped his fists, his expression solemn and sincere.
"Even the imperial doctors are helpless. I think it must be a difficult disease. I can only try my best."
"Goddess, you are too modest. You have cured countless patients and brought people back to health with your miraculous hands. The people all respect you as a living god. If you come, you will definitely be able to cure all diseases." Imperial Physician Wang was not good at flattery, so it was not him who spoke this time, but another imperial physician who was on good terms with him.
Everyone likes to hear nice words, even goddesses are no exception.
Sure enough, after hearing this, the corners of the goddess' mouth slightly raised. It was just because the goddess was wearing a veil, so others could not see it.
"Then let's go take a look. But Your Excellency is not here, I wonder if it would be convenient?"
"It's convenient, of course it is convenient." Everyone had been waiting for this sentence for too long. When they heard that this great man was finally going to see the patient, they were overjoyed and immediately led the way.
If the old master can wake up before His Majesty returns, His Majesty will certainly be delighted. In this way, not only can their lives be saved, but they may even be promoted and make a fortune.
Thinking of this, the gloom in my heart suddenly dissipated by half, and I felt much more comfortable.
In the inner hall, the goddess sat with her eyes closed, not uttering a word.
Ever since she came in and took the old master's pulse, the goddess has maintained this posture without changing.
The imperial doctors standing by were really anxious as they looked at the situation.
At this moment, the silence seemed even more frightening.
Their heads were shaking, and they were counting on the goddess to save their lives. Now, the goddess had a deep face and said nothing. Could it be that... the old master really...
They really didn't dare to think further.
If anything happens to the old master, their lives will be at stake.
After a quarter of an hour in such agony, the goddess finally moved.
The goddess stood up and walked towards the door.
This action made everyone present even more frightened.
"Goddess, you are..." Could it be that they really guessed it, and the old man is powerless to save the situation. This... This...
The goddess stopped and shook her head gently, saying: "I can do nothing to cure the old master's illness. Please ask for help from others..."
Any other advice
This was said lightly. If they had any other way out, they would not have stayed with the goddess for so long.
"No, goddess, please don't say that. You haven't even taken any action yet, so why are you giving up? You are the most powerful doctor. If even you can't cure it. This... This is what we should do."
"Yes, yes, Goddess, please have mercy on us old men. We have elderly parents and young children to take care of, and we really don't want to die."
"Please think of a solution, please."
"Please, save us, save the old master. As long as you can save the old master, you will be our benefactor in the future. No matter what you ask for, we will do our best to meet it. Your Excellency will also thank you."
Your Majesty cares so much about the old master, he will definitely not blame them for making decisions on their own and speaking like this.
It was obvious that these words still touched the goddess. She raised her head and glanced at the old master lying on the bed again. She pondered for a moment, as if thinking about something. Her eyebrows were slightly wrinkled, and she looked as if she was hesitant.
"Does the goddess have any requests? If so, please let me know."
"To be honest, the old master's illness is indeed very serious, but there is a way to treat it."
When everyone heard this, their faces, which were originally gloomy, immediately lit up and they looked at the goddess excitedly. At that moment, it seemed as if she was a god.
"I knew that the goddess would have a way."
"Yes, yes, the goddess can cure any disease."
"It is true that every generation has talented people, and each generation is better than the last."
"The goddess is so young, but her medical skills are so amazing. It's really amazing..."
...
A lot of flattery came at her, but the goddess seemed to be accustomed to such scenes. She handled it with ease and did not feel shy or embarrassed at all.
After a while of flattery, the topic returned to the main point, "Lady Goddess, since you have a solution, why do you want to leave? Is there something you can't tell me?"
"If the goddess needs any precious medicinal materials, please ask for them. If you have any requests, please feel free to ask. As long as it can cure the old master, no matter what you ask for, as long as it does not violate the principles of being a human being, we will agree to it."
The goddess turned her gaze from the old master to the other lords, wanting to say something, but holding it back. It seemed difficult to speak.
Lord Wang saw the goddess's dilemma and said, "Don't worry, goddess. If you have any request, just tell me."
"The old master's illness is very serious and there is no cure. But I happen to have a secret treasure that can wake the old master up."
"That would be great." As long as the old master can wake up, they can study the others slowly.
"In that case, please let the goddess begin the treatment." Not only did everyone become more energetic, their eyes widened, as if they couldn't wait to see the old master waking up.
The goddess shook her head in embarrassment, and then slowly said: "It's just that our ancestors taught us that this treasure can only be used by the closest relatives. Although I really want to save the old master from danger, I can't go against the group training. So I want to leave." After saying that, she lowered her head, looking very sad.
"A close relative? That's difficult. We can't let the goddess marry the old master."
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"Go away, what are you talking about?" Not to mention the huge age difference between the two, the old master himself would not agree... The old master's temper, seemingly amiable, laughing with everyone, but very stubborn in his bones. He would not do anything he did not want to do, no matter what others said. Even if the old master agreed, the goddess might not agree. This, this, this... is quite troublesome.
"Oh, I got it. Wouldn't it be better if I could just marry His Majesty?"
It just so happens that their Lord's harem is vacant. This way, they can not only save the life of the old Lord, but also find a queen for their Demon Palace. Isn't it the best of both worlds? Although the goddess is not of noble birth, she has a good reputation and has a very high status in the hearts of the people. The demons don't care much about birth. In this way, it seems that this goddess is very suitable to be the queen.
When the goddess heard this, the corners of her mouth rose under her veil. It was obvious that this idea was also very much to her liking. However, she did not say it out loud. Instead, she said with an embarrassed look: "This... is not appropriate."
"What's wrong? Could it be that the goddess already has someone in her heart, or is she already married?"
"You are joking, my Lord. I am still unmarried and I am obsessed with studying medicine all day. Apart from my patients, I rarely come into contact with the opposite sex, let alone have a lover."
"Then what the goddess means is that you think our Lord is not worthy of you?" That shouldn't be the case. Although their Lord has a cold personality, his appearance and demeanor are outstanding. It can be said that no one in the world can match him. No woman in the world should look down on him.
"No, no, no, Your Majesty is a rare talent, the dream lover of all the girls. How could I look down on him? I am just worried that Your Majesty will look down on me." Having said that, the goddess lowered her head shyly. If it weren't for the veil covering her face, they would see her slightly flushed cheeks.
When everyone saw the goddess's coy look, they thought she was very willing. "It seems that the goddess is willing, so we will immediately send a message to His Majesty."
As soon as Lord Wang turned around, he was stopped by another lord. Lord Wang looked sideways and asked, "What do you mean, Mr. Zhang?"
The old man called Mr. Zhang took two steps forward, approached Mr. Wang with an embarrassed look, and whispered: "Mr. Wang, have you forgotten that His Majesty already has an engagement?" Mr. Wang slapped his forehead and said, "Oh, how could I have forgotten this? I am really old and confused."
Although Mr. Zhang spoke in a low voice, the goddess still heard it clearly.
In fact, she had known for a long time that His Majesty was engaged, but it didn't matter. As long as she could serve His Majesty, she would be willing to do so even if it meant being his mistress.
Seeing that Lord Wang looked distressed, the goddess stepped forward and said, "Lord Wang, don't worry. Your Majesty is wise and brave, and is the best in this round. He is also the Lord of the Demon Realm, and it is normal for him to have three wives and four concubines. As long as we don't violate the ancestral teachings and can save the old Lord, it doesn't matter if I suffer a little."
These words sounded righteous and selfless, and she even compromised to save the old master, which made everyone feel guilty. They had originally called her here to ask for help, but now she was wronged, and they felt really bad. Their good impression of this goddess increased immediately.
Before, they were resentful because the goddess had been slow to mention the matter of curing the disease, thinking that the goddess was being arrogant and deliberately making things difficult for them. Now they felt that it must be a misunderstanding.
"Oh, I'm sorry to have wronged you. Just think of it as us old guys owing you a favor. If you can use us in the future, just let us know. We will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
"My Lords, you are too polite. This is what I should do. Serving Your Majesty is the duty of every demon clan member. I dare not take credit for it. However, Your Majesty is not here at the moment, so I have to ask Your Majesty's opinion on this matter." It is rumored that the Nine Nether Demon Lord is not interested in women and is cold and ruthless. I don't know what choice he will make when facing the life and death of the old master.
"That's right... I will send a letter to your Excellency and tell him about this. In fact, this is also a happy event, your Excellency will not refuse it." Lord Wang turned around again, but ran into someone head-on. He looked closely and knelt on the ground.
"Your Majesty, I am here to pay my respects to you. I apologize for any offense you have committed." That's right, the person who came was Emperor Shi Tian who had just returned.
"No problem." Emperor Shi Tian said and walked past him, heading towards the old master. As for the others, he didn't even notice them.
Everyone knelt on the ground, only the goddess stood, looking at this man with extraordinary aura.
She was lucky enough to have seen him from afar. He was like a towering mountain, and also like the God Emperor of the Ninth Heaven. With just one glance, she was completely smitten. So she secretly made up her mind very early on that she must get this man no matter what means. But later, she never had the chance to get close to him. But God had mercy on her and sent the opportunity to her. The old master was ill, and his subjects came to him on their own. She had waited for this opportunity for too long, so long that she thought she would never see this man again in this life. So, she would definitely seize this opportunity. Just when the goddess was about to speak, suddenly a woman ran towards Emperor Shitian.
After arriving at the Demon Palace, Ling'er went to buy some medicinal herbs first, and then came in, so she was a few steps behind Di Shitian. She ran to Di Shitian and grabbed his arm.
Di Shitian didn't like being touched by others and wanted to shake him off, but Ling'er stabbed him with a needle first. The needle was coated with a paralytic poison she made herself, so Di Shitian couldn't move and could only let Ling'er do whatever she wanted.