Protect with his life?
Han Yunxi didn't know what to say. Gu Beiyue's smile was so gentle, but his words were so cruel.
Yes, in her opinion, this sentence was quite cruel, not to others, but to herself.
Just as she was pondering over this sentence, Zhao mama interrupted her with a smile. "Imperial Physician Gu, you're being too serious. Isn't it just temporarily handing the little one over to you? When His Highness and the Princess Consort return, the little one will have to return to the Princess Consort's side."
Zhao mama couldn't bear to part with Lil Thing either.
Gu Beiyue's eyes flashed with a helpless smile before he said, "Esteemed wangfei and Lil Thing both saved this one's life. This one's life belongs to them."
So that's how it is.
Han Yunxi didn't like such heavy topics. In fact, it was all thanks to her that Gu Beiyue was hurt so badly.
"Alright, what's with the talk about life? Once Lil Thing recovers, I'll ask you for it when I come back," she said seriously.
Gu Beiyue nodded and grew serious as well. "Esteemed wangfei, I'll write you some prescriptions for preventing and treating plagues. Perhaps they'll come in handy when we reach the disaster areas."
Was this a blatant disdain for Han Yunxi's poor medical skills?
Alright, Han Yunxi really didn't know how to treat plagues besides special poisons. None of the other imperial physicians in the Imperial Physician Courtyard were as reliable as Gu Beiyue. With Gu Beiyue's prescriptions, she felt more at ease.
Plagues, in layman's terms, were large-scale infectious diseases.
In places of famine, there were bound to be deaths and injuries. Once that happened, plagues would break out and spread.
Disasters, famines, and wars weren't scary at all, but the plagues that came with them.
Historians in the field of history had verified that many dynasties didn't fall because of wars, but because plagues broke out after wars that dragged down entire countries.
Gu Beiyue was very thorough in his work. He gave Han Yunxi 30 prescriptions in total, enough to cover all of Cloud Realm Continent's major plagues.
Before she left, Gu Beiyue dragged his sickly body and insisted on sending Han Yunxi to the door. He reminded her in a low voice, "Esteemed Princess Consort, the famine is not only limited to food, but also medicine."
Han Yunxi was slightly startled. If it wasn't for Gu Beiyue's reminder, she really wouldn't have thought of this matter.
If Gu Beiyue wasn't injured like this, how she wished that Gu Beiyue would go with them!
Fortunately, Long Fei Ye had connections in Medicine City, so he wouldn't have to worry about the supply of medicinal ingredients.
Of course, Han Yunxi still hoped that the situation in the disaster area would not develop to the point where the plague was rampant. Otherwise, Long Fei Ye's troubles would be even greater.
After instructing Lil Thing, Han Yunxi went to General Baili's estate by herself early the next morning.
She didn't know how long she'd be away from the capital, so she had to take care of everything before she left.
Baili Mingxiang was one of her major tasks.
When Han Yunxi arrived, Baili Mingxiang was burning incense and brewing tea. She was dressed in robes whiter than snow, her hair as black as ink. Sitting in the tearoom, she looked like a picture of a beauty, tranquil and distant.
Han Yunxi didn't have the heart to disturb such a beautiful scene.
She went back to the main hall and handed over the poisons to General Baili before coming to find Baili Mingxiang.
Baili Mingxiang grew happy at the sight of Han Yunxi.
She had lived in Tianning's capital for years after returning from the Tang Clan. Besides Han Yunxi, no other woman of her age had ever come to visit her.
She quickly laid out a prayer mat and offered up Mingxiang. "Esteemed wangfei, please sit."
"You have the same habits as His Highness. What kind of tea do you like to drink?" Han Yunxi asked offhandedly.
"Black tea," Baili Mingxiang replied without hesitation.
"What a coincidence. His Highness likes black tea too," Han Yunxi remarked mildly.
Baili Mingxiang wanted to continue the topic, but she hesitated for a moment before changing the subject. "Esteemed wangfei, I heard my father say that His Majesty is sending His Highness to the disaster areas?"
"Mhm, I'll go as well. That's why you won't have to see me for at least half a year! "Han Yunxi grinned.
Baili Mingxiang gave a start before she hastened to explain. "Esteemed wangfei, Mingxiang doesn't mean that I don't want to see you!"
"I'm just joking with you. Why are you so nervous?"
Han Yunxi rolled her eyes at her. Every time this girl spoke to her, she was always so respectful and proper. She couldn't stand this kind of atmosphere!
Baili Mingxiang was her only female friend among the nobles in the capital. Couldn't she put down her status and have a proper chat with her?
After chatting for a while, Han Yunxi got down to business. "I came here today to tell you two pieces of news. One is good news and the other is bad news. Choose for yourself. Which one do you want to hear first?"
Baili Mingxiang didn't hesitate at all. "The good news!"
"Hehe, you're the same as me. Let's be happy first!" Han Yunxi chuckled.
If she heard the bad news first, she wouldn't be so happy even if she heard the good news.
"I've figured out the consequences of cultivating Beauty's Blood."
Han Yunxi had been working overtime in her study whenever she had time. She didn't sleep much at night, but there was finally some progress in this matter.
"Is the consequence the bad news?" Baili Mingxiang asked anxiously. It was indeed good news that there was a result. She had always known that she wouldn't live long, but she didn't know how she would die.
Han Yunxi didn't answer Baili Mingxiang directly. Instead, she explained calmly, "Beauty's Blood is actually a kind of highly poisonous human blood. The special thing about your body is that you're immune to all poisons."
Han Yunxi made the poison herself and flipped through countless poison books before she came to this conclusion.
For example, Baili Mingxiang was immune to all poisons. Any poison would be ineffective on Baili Mingxiang and it wouldn't cause any pain. However, Baili Mingxiang was immune to all poisons. Poisons were effective on Baili Mingxiang, but they wouldn't be fatal.
"I added a kind of acute poison to the poison you took last time. You didn't know, did you?" Han Yunxi asked with a smile.
Baili Mingxiang was surprised. She really didn't know. She didn't have any other reaction except for pain.
"So, it's not only chronic poisons that can't kill you, but also other poisons. It's just that Beauty's Blood needs chronic poisons. "
When Han Yunxi was studying Beauty's Blood, she also paid attention to the legendary Gu cultivation.
Poisonous humans, poisonous corpses, and poisonous Gu were a progressive process. Poisonous humans and poisonous corpses could be called Gu cultivation. Jun Yi Xie was doing this kind of thing.
Poisonous Gu was a category of Gu cultivation. Poisonous humans and Gu were raised from humans. The Gu that Jun Yi Xie planted on the Crown Prince was raised from animals. It was called Poisonous Insect Gu.
Baili Mingxiang's body was very similar to that of Gu. However, according to Han Yunxi's understanding, the real Gu poison was not only immune to all poisons, but also immortal and indestructible.
Therefore, Baili Mingxiang's natural body could only be said to be a strange existence.
Baili Mingxiang listened quietly. She never knew about poisons, so she didn't understand very well. She only wanted to know how she would die.
"Princess Consort, what are the consequences of Gu cultivation?"
"After it's cultivated, your body will completely change. You will …"
Han Yunxi paused for a long time before she said indifferently, "You will die from the poison."
Die from the poison!
What kind of torture would it be to die from the combination of so many poisons?
Baili Mingxiang couldn't imagine it. She lowered her head silently. "Mn, I understand."
Baili Mingxiang couldn't imagine it, but Han Yunxi was very clear.
Baili Mingxiang's current pain came from one or two poisons acting up. It wasn't fatal, but if all of them acted up at the same time, it wouldn't be just pain! At least, Han Yunxi was now certain that the poisons that Baili Mingxiang had taken in the past would cause her skin and flesh to fester if they acted up.
Of course, Han Yunxi wouldn't say any of this.
She said indifferently, "This is still good news, because as long as it's poison, there must be a way to cure it. The worst thing is not knowing anything. "
As soon as she said this, Baili Mingxiang raised her head. For the first time in her life, her clear eyes sparkled with hope.
It turned out that she could still be saved!
As long as it's poison, there must be a way to cure it!
"Esteemed wangfei, how can I ever thank you?!" Baili Mingxiang muffled her mouth to keep from crying.
"No need. I just don't want to be involved in an innocent murder case."
If it wasn't for the Beauty's Blood that Long Fei Ye wanted, she wouldn't have become a poisoner.
"In the next six months, it will be very difficult for you. It will be more difficult than the past ten years. You must be prepared." She said seriously.
Baili Mingxiang had been overdosing on medicine, so the pain she had to endure would only increase with each passing day. In the next six months, the poison would frequently act up.
Baili Mingxiang was still excited as she nodded her head.
Han Yunxi was silent for a long time and didn't say anything. She stood up and said, "That's good. That's all. I'm leaving!"
In the past, Baili Mingxiang would quietly send her off. However, this time, Baili Mingxiang couldn't help but say, "Princess Consort, please wait."
Han Yunxi turned around and said, "What is it? Just say it."
"How … how long will it take for the Beauty's Blood to mature?" Baili Mingxiang asked seriously.
It was impossible to estimate the changes in the poison in the human body. Han Yunxi could only give an approximate time.
"About half a year to a year."
Baili Mingxiang nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
Han Yunxi said, "Don't worry. I've been thinking of a way to cure the poison. When the Beauty's Blood matures, I will definitely be by your side."
Han Yunxi had said this many times in her previous life.
She would say this every time a patient was afraid.
As a doctor, these words could give the patient an infinite sense of security, especially those whose lives were in danger.
Baili Mingxiang had never shown any fear of death, but she knew that she was afraid.
Long Fei Ye had given Baili Mingxiang to Han Yunxi to nurture the Beauty's Blood, but Han Yunxi had always treated her as one of her patients.
Baili Mingxiang didn't know what else to say other than "thank you."
"Don't worry. His Highness and I will be there."
Han Yunxi had no intention of mentioning Long Fei Ye. She didn't know how much comfort her words gave Baili Mingxiang.
There was no other time that she had hoped for that day to come more than now.
In the past, she had hoped for death, but now she hoped for life. She hoped to see His Highness Duke of Qin again …
Han Yunxi was truly busy for the next three days. After settling things with Baili Mingxiang, she found time to visit the Han Estate. She didn't say much about the disaster relief because the Han Family had Long Fei Ye's protection. Emperor Tianhui probably wouldn't make things too difficult for them.
Han Yunxi was very busy, and Long Fei Ye was busy with the imperial uncle's affairs as well.
On the night of the third day, Long Fei Ye was about to return to his estate when news came from the Hidden Pavilion.
"Master, someone broke into the secret room to kidnap someone!" Chu Xifeng reported anxiously.
Even the guards had no idea who was being held captive in the Hidden Pavilion. Only he and Tang Li knew. Tang Li had delayed the intruder while he rushed back to call for reinforcements.
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