So, Xiaocao is really petty and vengeful, but he didn't really want to drive Princess Lanqi crazy. Although most of the answers were obtained from the trembling servants beside him, the situation was almost clear.
There is no such thing as acclimatization. It's just "poisoning".
Moreover, Xiaocao also knew who was responsible for the preparation. After all, the medicine Princess Lanqi took was her "masterpiece". Xiaocao had prepared a lot of "unconventional" medicines, especially after Wei Tingyu became the commander of Kaiping Guard. As her understanding of medicines became more and more profound, she was very adept at using them. Therefore, she did not even need to spend time researching the preparation of general medicines. This was the reason why she was able to "not do her job properly" during these busy months.
Of course, this medicine doesn't work directly, it needs something else to mix it, so it's no wonder that Princess Lanqi was the only one who got sick. However, being able to accurately give people the medicine in this situation, the people around her future husband...
Xiaocao would not easily give these "messy" drugs to others. Some people did not trust them, some people were worried that they could not exercise rational restraint, and some people were worried that they would not be able to keep the drugs after getting them and that they would fall into the hands of outsiders. Wei Tingyu was the only exception. Not only did he give them, he gave a lot of them, whether they were ordinary ones that seemed to be used only for "pranks", or those that were highly toxic and could easily take people's lives.
Considering Princess Lanqi's symptoms, the medicine is a bit strong, but it will only make her suffer and it will not be fatal.
Xiaocao knew the efficacy of each of her medicines very well. Since it was a prepared "poison", it was not difficult to solve it. However, why did she want to solve it? She knew very well why Wei Tingyu attacked Princess Lanqi, so she naturally would not sabotage it and turn down Wei Tingyu's protective heart.
"It's really not a big deal. I can give the princess two injections to relieve the symptoms, and then give her a dose of medicine. After three days, the symptoms will be significantly reduced." He slowly took out the needle bag from the medicine box, ran his fingertips over the row of densely packed silver needles, and then pulled out the longest and thickest one. "Please step aside, Second Prince, and undress, Princess."
The Second Prince Liu Gan couldn't help but shudder when he looked at the needle, let alone Princess Lan Qi.
However, the prince hesitated. In his opinion, Xiaocao would at most trouble his sister and would not do anything too extreme. Moreover, as a doctor, he usually has his own bottom line. As a girl, she could be so respected in the Qi Dynasty where women had a low status. Her medical ethics should not be questioned. Therefore, the situation after treatment would only get better, not worse. After figuring it out, he gave a few instructions and turned to leave.
Princess Lan Qi stared at the long needle and said, "Your imperial physician didn't use needles like this before!" She seriously suspected that the woman in front of her did it on purpose.
"Oh, about this, because each faction has different techniques, it is normal to use different needles. Princess, please move faster. I still have to enter the palace, and I definitely won't be as idle as the princess." Xiaocao was not at all nervous and didn't even blink.
"I won't give you any more acupuncture." It was so bright that it seemed to be emitting a cold light. The more Princess Lan Qi looked at it, the more frightened she felt.
Xiao Cao raised her eyelids, put the needle back and put it away, appearing to respect the patient's opinion very much.
Seeing her like this, Princess Lanqi felt that she didn't really want to treat her, so she deliberately pretended to do so so that she could refuse. She just wanted to drag her down and make her continue to suffer. Her intentions were sinister! "I changed my mind again."
The medical skills of Liuqi, or the medical skills of the Northern Territory, have their own methods, most of which are derived from the Qi Dynasty in the south and the long history. Relatively speaking, they are quite backward, but they have some more special medicines that are not available in the south.
Princess Lanqi learned all kinds of things about the Qi Dynasty, but after all, it was only a part of it. If she could really be all-encompassing and omnipotent, she would have been worshipped as a god. Medical skills were obviously not something she understood, and it was inevitable that she would be afraid of things she didn't know. But fear was not something that could not be overcome.
"Princess, if you change your mind, should I follow your lead? That's a nice thought." Xiao Cao turned around and wrote a prescription for her. As a doctor, she gave some simple instructions on various aspects. Finally, she said, "Princess, have a good rest. I hope you will recover soon."
For some unknown reason, Princess Lanqi took the initiative to classify the relationship between her and Xiaocao as hostile. In her eyes, every word or action of Xiaocao had a deeper meaning. Just like now, when she heard "get well soon", it turned into "die soon", and she got very angry.
The people who served around her were puzzled. Did the princess have a brain problem? How come she couldn't even understand what others said? Princess Anguo didn't say anything bad. When she was in Liuqi, she even encountered a situation where everyone attacked her. Their princess also responded calmly. Now... Is it true that her brain is also affected
But Princess Lanqi's anger was only half gone before she started to have diarrhea again.
Princess Lanqi, who was almost exhausted, regretted it now. Would acupuncture really help? Her current condition would be better, even if it could be improved a little.
However, Xiaocao has passed away and will not come even if called. Princess Lanqi will not receive the same "follow-up visit" treatment as other patients.
The second prince of Liuqi came over, and Princess Gao Lanqi came out of the intestines, but there was no smile on her face, "Lanqi, I told you before, this is not Liuqi, restrain yourself. Although, even if the two countries are at war, the envoys will not be killed, but if you really touch the bottom line of Qi Dynasty, based on the bad relationship between the two countries, we may not be able to return.
You were willing to come to Qichao, but before you volunteered, you were plotted against. Why was it plotted against you? It was because of your temper. There are more than one or two people who wish you would die in Qichao."
Active and passive are completely different in nature. The former can seek benefits for oneself, while the latter, let alone benefits, may even lose something. When Princess Lanqi mentioned this, she became angry.
"Lan Qi, I'm warning you for the last time. Don't cause unnecessary trouble. Princess Anguo of the Qi Dynasty, although she is of high status, respected, and favored, is only a doctor after all. She spends all day with patients and has nothing to do with our cause. If you cause trouble for us by offending her, you will be guilty of your death."
—One day, when the second prince learned about the impact created by the "military doctor" brought by Xiaocao, he would want to slap himself twice.
Princess Lanqi forced herself to regain her sanity and think back on what she had done. It was truly terrible. "In addition to medical skills, could it be that this woman also knows witchcraft?" Otherwise, why would she be so affected
The second prince Liuka didn't want to dwell on this boring issue. "In your situation, even if you force yourself to go to the palace to attend the birthday banquet, you will definitely lose your manners and be embarrassed. So just take a good rest. Don't create any more unnecessary troubles." He stood up, straightened his clothes, and left.
Princess Lanqi remained silent, completely different from the moment she easily exploded in front of Xiaocao. If Xiaocao were there, she might suspect that she was schizophrenic or had multiple personalities.
Xiaocao left the inn and headed for the palace.
There is a long distance between the imperial palace and the post house, and the geographical location of the imperial palace is between the post house and the Wenren Family.
In this way, Xiaocao entered the palace. She did not go through the same door as the others. She scanned her face and the token to enter the palace. Then two maids followed her, and the guards stayed behind. After entering the palace, there were people leading the way all the way.
But it seems unclear where her clothes have been sent to now.
Fortunately, they met an acquaintance halfway along the way. It was a eunuch beside Emperor Xuanren who brought two palace maids with him. When they saw Xiaocao, they hurried forward and greeted her respectfully, "Greetings to Princess Anguo."
Xiao Cao nodded, "You guys are waiting for me here?"
The eunuch laughed and said, "Princess, your clothes have been sent in. We estimate that you will come in from this side, so Eunuch Hong has sent this servant to wait here with others to guide you."
"Thank you for your hard work. Have you been waiting for quite some time?"
"No, no, I'm free." The eunuch said hurriedly.
He was not very familiar with the environment here, but gradually he became familiar with it, and finally entered the side hall of Emperor Xuanren's bedroom, which surprised Xiaocao a little.
"The Emperor said that if you need to change clothes in the palace in the future, you can do it here."
"Where is Father now?"
"He is meeting the envoys with the minister in front."
Xiaocao didn't ask any more questions after that.
In the side hall, there were not only maids and nannies from the princess's mansion, but also palace maids around Emperor Xuanren, so there were quite a few people helping Xiaocao to dress up. She was used to being surrounded by people like this and didn't feel awkward or uncomfortable.
While she was dressing, "Mammy, where is the box I asked you to bring?"
The nanny took it out, which was a box about the size of a palm. Xiaocao confirmed that there was nothing wrong with the contents and put it back.
It didn't take too much time to dress up, as these people were very efficient.
Soon, the previously simple and plain Miss Wenren became the dignified and elegant Princess Anguo, and she was inevitably praised.
Xiaocao smiled but said nothing. The people around Emperor Xuanren, whether eunuchs or palace maids, were clearly divided into different levels. Those who were assigned to her were not of low level. They were all smart people, and they knew how to handle things well no matter what they did.
Xiao Cao originally thought that she would not be able to meet Emperor Xuanren for the time being, so it was just a little private gift that she could give to him later.
When she was about to go find Han and the others, she said, "His Majesty has ordered that Princess, after you change your clothes, you can go directly to him."
Xiao Cao paused, turned around and took the box back to see if he could find a suitable time. Since it was part of the birthday gift, it would be better to send it before the birthday banquet, and it would be best if it did not pass through the hands of others.
There were quite a few people around Emperor Xuanren at this time, including a group of ministers and envoys. When they learned that Xiaocao had arrived, they let her in directly.
Seeing the scene in the hall, Xiaocao hesitated slightly. Is it really okay for her to show up at this moment
But since I'm here, I'll say "I'm here, Father."
Emperor Xuanren waved to her and said, "Sit down." He gestured to the seat next to him.
After Xiaocao sat down, he asked, "What is Anguo holding in his hand? Is it for me?"
Originally, it was hidden in her sleeves. Xiaocao would definitely not take it out at this moment. She didn't want to reveal a little bit of it during the action and be seen by Emperor Xuanren. After being pointed out, she took it out and said, "It is indeed prepared to be given to the emperor. The emperor has everything. Most of the things of this son are rewards from the emperor. I can only prepare these small things."
Emperor Xuanren has taken out the bracelet from the box. It feels more like some kind of stone, with a jade-like patina on the surface. The overall color is darker, and there are no special patterns. It looks "ordinary" no matter how you look at it. However, not only Emperor Xuanren, but everyone who knows Xiaocao's habits knows that the things she gives as gifts are never ordinary things, but always have special functions.
Emperor Xuanren casually threw the jade bead string he was playing with to Eunuch Hong, apparently intending to replace him with this ordinary bracelet whose material he didn't even know.
Emperor Xuanren would buy things based on his preference, regardless of their value or age. For example, this jade bead necklace had been in his hands for at least ten years, and anyone could see his love for it, even though the jade bead necklace was not made of the best jade. But now it had been discarded because of a mediocre bracelet - which once again proved the status of Princess Anguo in his heart.