Ever since Modun had publicly announced the Azure Dragon Plan in the Imperial Court, the Mo Estate's every action had been watched by everyone. Even Black Five and Sun Simiao's trip to the Xu Clan's clothing store and the news that the female workers there had used the Azure Dragon Fungus to treat their wounds quickly spread throughout the Great Tang. This added to the evidence of the Mo family's Azure Dragon True Medicine, and it even spread to the Profound Continent, where the Azure Dragon True Medicine was said to be a divine medicine that could bring the dead back to life.
"Azure Dragon Fungus!"
"Azure Dragon True Medicine!"
Countless nobles couldn't help but raise their heads in anticipation. If the Azure Dragon True Medicine was really effective, then wouldn't they have an extra life in the future? After all, no one dared to say that they wouldn't have a use for it in the future.
However, there was one place that couldn't be happy, and that was the Buddhist Sect!
"Master, the Mo Family's Azure Dragon True Medicine has been successfully developed!" In the Huichang Temple, Bian Ji reported.
Suddenly, the entire Huichang Temple fell into a deathly silence. Abbot Huichang couldn't help but mutter, "Azure Dragon True Medicine, could there really be such a miraculous medicine in this world that can bring the dead back to life?"
Bian Ji shook his head and firmly said, "This disciple doesn't believe it. If there really is such a miracle in this world, then it must be the Buddhist County Magistrate. How can a mortal possess such a miraculous tool?"
Abbot Huichang sneered, "That's right. This old monk also doesn't believe that there really is such a medicine in this world. Mo Jiazi has repeatedly made things difficult for the Buddhist Sect and ruined our plans. This time, if you can't cure the Empress, then you will definitely lose favor in front of His Majesty. At that time, it will be time for Mo Jiazi to pay back the karma."
Although Meton's plan to save the Buddhists was beneficial to the Buddhist Sect, it still violated the interests of many temples. Not all the monks understood Meton's actions. This time, the Huichang Temple took the initiative to use Empress Zhangsun's illness to create an issue because they were worried about the limitations of the Buddhist Sect. They wanted to use this opportunity to recreate the past glory of the Buddhist Sect.
In the palace, Li Shimin had finished dealing with official business and was chatting with the weak Empress Zhangsun. Li Chengqian was beside them.
"Qian 'er, do you know where you went wrong this time?" Even though Empress Zhangsun's body was weak, she was still as dignified as a phoenix as she questioned him.
Li Chengqian's face was full of shame as he said, "It's all this child's fault for acting on his own initiative. I wanted to grant amnesty and pray for Imperial Mother's blessings. I didn't expect that it would almost lead to a disaster."
Empress Zhangsun shook her head and said, "If it was before, it would have been possible to grant amnesty to the world and pray for blessings, or even help people enter the Dao. However, it's different now. Medicine is flourishing, and it's their duty to cure illnesses and save lives. This is also the only way for ordinary people to recover. As the Empress, Imperial Mother is the role model of the world. If we place our hopes on the illusory Buddhism to pray for blessings, wouldn't we be asking for the heavens and ghosts? If the world takes Imperial Mother as an example and doesn't seek treatment for illnesses, and instead fights to burn incense and pray for Buddha, wouldn't we mislead the world? Worshipping Buddha and praying for blessings can be used by ordinary people, but not by Imperial Mother.
Li Chengqian couldn't help but be shocked. He looked at his Imperial Mother in surprise.
"But Imperial Mother's illness is already at the end of our rope. Other than that, there's no other way!" Li Chengqian said unwillingly.
Empress Zhangsun said calmly, "If even the Imperial Doctor can't find a way, then what's the use of making last-minute efforts? Take your foot disease as an example. Do you really think that burning incense and praying for Buddha can help you recover? "
Li Chengqian couldn't help but be stunned.
"Even if Imperial Mother's illness is cured by burning incense and praying for Buddha, in the future, will your sister's illness be cured by burning incense and praying for Buddha as well?" Empress Zhangsun asked.
Li Chengqian couldn't help but be startled. He looked at Li Shimin with a face full of surprise. Li Shimin said with a bitter smile, "Your Imperial Mother has already guessed it!"
Empress Zhangsun's eyes were lonely as she said, "Jinyang's health has always been poor. It's exactly the same as when I was young. How could I not know? It's all Imperial Mother's fault. Her illness has delayed Jinyang's recovery!"
Li Chengqian finally understood that Empress Zhangsun had only guessed Princess Jinyang's illness. She didn't know that the siblings had inherited it.
"Avoiding treatment is a great taboo. This time, even if the Imperial Doctor can't cure this concubine's illness, Your Majesty shouldn't take out your anger on the Imperial Doctor. As long as the Imperial Doctor has enough time to cure Jinyang, this concubine will be happy in the underworld." Empress Zhangsun pleaded.
She didn't care about her own life and death, but she couldn't let go of the cute Princess Jinyang. She knew that the only way to save Princess Jinyang was through the Imperial Doctor. And not by praying for Buddha's blessings.
Li Shimin hurriedly comforted, "Guanyin Maid, don't worry. The Mo Family and the Imperial Doctor are already refining the Green Dragon True Medicine. As long as Guanyin Maid persevere, the Imperial Doctor will definitely be able to create the divine medicine."
When Empress Zhangsun heard Meton's name, she couldn't help but reveal a knowing smile and said, "Meton is a good child. This empress is relieved to leave Changle to him."
Her illness was largely caused by the loss of vital energy and blood during childbirth. Empress Zhangsun's soft heart was touched when Meton established a hospital for women and children for Princess Changle's childbirth. If she had such conditions back then, her body wouldn't be in such a poor state.
"Meton is very undisciplined. If we don't give him a chance, he won't put in any effort. This empress will go and urge this kid to develop the medicine as soon as possible." Li Shimin gritted his teeth. If this kid had such a good divine medicine, why didn't he prepare it in advance? Why did he only mention it at such a crucial moment?
Empress Zhangsun didn't know whether to laugh or cry as she looked at Li Shimin. She naturally knew how this father-son-in-law pair interacted. She immediately waved her hand and said, "Meton is considerate. The Imperial Doctor took several years to cure Qian 'er's foot disease. How can this empress's disease be cured so quickly? As long as this medicine can be used in Jinyang, this empress will be satisfied for the rest of her life."
Li Shimin and Li Chengqian still wanted to persuade her when suddenly, Pande rushed into the hall with a face full of joy. He threw himself on the ground and joyfully said, "Reporting to Your Majesty and Empress, the Mo Family has already refined the Green Dragon True Medicine and is heading to the Mo Hospital to test it."
"Good! Good! Guanyin Maid can be saved! "Li Shimin couldn't contain his excitement and suddenly stood up.
"Brother Mo!" Li Chengqian also couldn't contain his excitement. He was originally angry at Meton for repeatedly ruining his prayers for Empress Zhangsun, but now that he heard that the Mo Family had finished refining the Green Dragon True Medicine, his original dissatisfaction disappeared without a trace. At this moment, he was extremely happy.
Even after Empress Zhangsun heard this news, a trace of blush appeared on her face. In fact, Pang De's reporting was formally at Li Shimin's behest. He knew how rare and precious a piece of exciting news was for a patient. Now it seemed that the effect was indeed not bad.
"Good. From now on, you will pay attention to the Mo Family's testing at all times. No matter what happens, report it to this empress without any details!" Li Shimin anxiously said.
"Yes!" Pande said boldly.
Suddenly, Li Shimin felt Empress Zhangsun quietly pull on his clothes. Only then did he take a deep breath and suppress the impatience in his heart. He slowly said, "Personally tell Meton that regardless of whether this medicine is effective or not, this empress will not blame him or the Mo Family."
"Your Majesty is benevolent!" Pande accepted the order and immediately left in a hurry. He didn't want to waste a second.
"Many thanks, Your Majesty!" Empress Zhangsun said happily. Although she didn't say anything when she reminded Li Shimin, Li Shimin perfectly understood her meaning.
Li Shimin comforted, "Guanyin Maid, rest well. Not only do you believe in Meton, this empress also believes in him. In all these years, Meton has never failed. This time, this empress believes that he won't disappoint this empress."
"He definitely won't!" Li Shimin heavily added in his heart.
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