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Chapter 31, The Tide Demoness: Quickly, go and fetch Physician Xu! (Please read on! Please vote!)
Looking at the bottle in Han's hand, Han Yu had a lot of questions on his mind.

How could this be? Xu Qing should have been killed by his own assassins, how could he possibly have refined the elixir to save the Crown Prince? Impossible, this is impossible!
Han Yu couldn't believe that Xu Qing was still alive and had refined the elixir. He couldn't believe that the retainers and assassins he had painstakingly trained couldn't even kill a weak imperial physician.

He was even more unable to accept that he had lost 60% of the forces he had secretly cultivated, and that he had devised what he believed to be a flawless plan. Just when he thought the plan had succeeded, reality told him that his plan and arrangements had failed.

At that moment, Han Yu saw not a small bottle, but Xu Qing mocking him.

His pride and confidence vanished into ashes, as if he were the real jester.

"Quickly, give it to His Highness the Crown Prince!" Han Wang An said excitedly.

Ji Wuye and Zhang Kai stepped forward to give the small bottle to Prince Han.

"Wait!" Han Yu shouted excitedly.

Everyone present turned to look at Han Yu.

"Fourth brother, what's wrong?" Han Wang'an asked, frowning.

"Father, this medicine cannot be given to my elder brother like this. Pills are usually in the form of beads, but Xu Qing has refined it into a decoction. What if there is something wrong with this medicine, and it not only fails to cure my elder brother but also worsens his condition?"

Han Yu's words carried a hint of panic. The contrast between his extreme joy and sorrow caused him, who was usually composed, to break down.

Before King Han could hesitate, the eunuch Han spoke.
"Your Majesty, Physician Xu said that the reason this medicine is different from common pills is because he was worried about His Highness the Crown Prince's condition, so he risked his life and exhausted his energy to speed up the refining of the pill. He couldn't wait for it to solidify, so he had me deliver it."

"Physician Xu said that this medicine has the same effect as the pill."

Out of the corner of his eye, Han the eunuch glanced at Han Yu. He had never found the fourth young master as annoying as he did today.

He had overseen Xu Qing's refining of this elixir, and he had personally delivered it. If there were any problems, he would be held responsible.

Ji Wuye and Zhang Kaidi also looked at Han Yu with unfriendly eyes.

“Your Majesty, since you previously decided to have Xu Qing refine medicine to save the Crown Prince, now that the elixir has been completed, there should be no hesitation,” Ji Wuye said.

"The General is right, His Highness the Crown Prince's condition is urgent and there is no time to lose." Zhang Kai said, glancing at Han Yu with a look of disappointment in his heart.

He felt that Han Yu was somewhat out of touch with the situation. Now that the State of Han was facing the Qin army, they should unite against the common enemy, rather than instigate internal strife for their own selfish interests.

Han Yu naturally noticed the hostility in the three men's eyes. A chill ran down his spine as his anger-induced rationality returned, and he was filled with remorse.

His own plan had already failed, and now he had offended Zhang Kaidi and Han Neishi, one being the prime minister, the head of the civil officials of Han, and the other being the chief steward of the Han royal palace, his father's close confidant.

Having offended these two people, his future days are probably not going to be easy.

Han Wang'an looked at Han Yu, then at the other three, hesitated for a moment, and then said...

"Give the prince his medicine immediately."

"promise."

Ji Wuye helped the Crown Prince Han up and poured the garlic extract from the bottle into the prince's mouth.

The pungent taste of allicin made Prince Han cough repeatedly.

Upon seeing the Crown Prince cough, Prince Han was even more delighted, while Han Yu's expression grew even more unpleasant.

After pouring all the garlic extract from the medicine bottle into Han Taizi's mouth, Zhang Kaidi and Ji Wuye released Han Taizi and gently placed him on the bed.

"Quickly, check on the Crown Prince's condition immediately!" King Han asked anxiously.

"Yes."

Two physicians stepped forward to examine the Crown Prince's physical condition. After the examination, the two exchanged a glance.

"Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince has just taken the medicine and needs some time to absorb it before we can determine if there has been any improvement," the physician said.

Everyone present was taken aback by the physician's words.

Xu Qing has successfully refined the pill, but whether it will be effective remains to be seen.

The hearts of Han Wang'an and the other two, which had been at ease, were once again filled with suspense, while Han Yu felt a renewed sense of anticipation.

"You two must keep a close eye on His Highness the Crown Prince's situation and report back immediately if anything happens," said Han Wang An.

"promise."

Just as Han Wang'an and the others were waiting for the medicine to take effect, Xu Qing in the Imperial Hospital began preparing to flee.

The Royal Palace of the King of Han, the Imperial Medical Academy.

The Imperial Guards surrounded the Imperial Hospital, and Mo Ya, along with the Hundred Birds Assassins, emerged from the shadows to join the guards in protecting the hospital.

Xu Qing sat weakly in the courtyard, his face pale, while the imperial physician and other medical officers looked after him with concern.

"Imperial Physician Xu has really put in a lot of effort to speed up the preparation of the life-saving medicine for His Highness the Crown Prince, and his face is so pale."

"Ah, Physician Xu is such a loyal and devoted man, he is truly a role model for us physicians."

Everyone chimed in with concern for Xu Qing's health, occasionally offering a few words of flattery.

Xu Qing listened to everyone's words, still putting on a weak appearance, but in his heart he was making other plans.

Although purifying allicin is troublesome, it doesn't take much mental effort at all. This weak appearance is just an act.

If he appears too relaxed after painstakingly concocting life-saving elixirs for the Crown Prince, how can he highlight the effectiveness of his work and the value of the elixirs? How can he then reasonably ask King Han An for a reward?

Taking advantage of his physical weakness, he was able to return home to recuperate and leave the Imperial Hospital to go back to his own home.

Although allicin has been extracted, it's not a panacea. Whether Crown Prince Han can ultimately be saved depends on fate.

He had to prepare to flee in advance, so that if Prince Han's condition did not improve, he could escape with his family fortune and the remaining elixirs in his medicine chest.

"Gentlemen, I am feeling quite weak. Things at the Imperial Hospital are temporarily finished. Please help me bring my things that I have packed in my room so I can go home and rest for a while." Xu Qing's voice was weak, and he coughed twice as he spoke.

Upon seeing this, everyone offered words of comfort and expressed their sympathy.

The quick-handed person immediately ran into the house and took out Xu Qing's medicine box and the distiller wrapped in cloth.

"Physician Xu, you are weak, let me hold this for you," the physician said obsequiously.

The others, seeing this, secretly cursed the sycophant.

Isn't Xu Qing simply favored by Consort Hu and Lady Mingzhu? Isn't he just someone who concocted a miraculous medicine to save His Highness the Crown Prince? Isn't he destined to be trusted by Prince Han An? Isn't his future limitless?

It's just getting my luggage, why be so obsequious?
Everyone felt disgusted by this sycophantic behavior, but verbally they all shouted...
"Doctor Xu, you are weak and have difficulty walking. Let me help you."

"Knowing that Physician Xu is in poor health, of course I should carry you on my back. Come, Physician Xu, let me carry you?"

Xu Qing was speechless at the almost obsequious attitude of the medical officers.

Although the people had tried to curry favor with him before, they still looked down on him to some extent, thinking he was a young man who rode on their necks because of their favor.

Now that he has a chance to cure Crown Prince Han, everyone is no longer concerned about his age and has started to flatter and fawn over him.

"Gentlemen, although Xu Qing is weak, he is not unable to walk. You can help me." Xu Qing patted the physician who wanted to carry him.

"Okay, I'll help you up."

"I come."

Everyone rushed to help Xu Qing, who looked helpless.

Finally, Xu Qing casually let someone help him, and surrounded by the physicians, he walked out of the Imperial Hospital.

But as soon as the group reached the door, Mo Ya, along with the Imperial Guards and the Hundred Birds Assassins, blocked their way.

"Imperial Physician Xu, please make do with the night at the Imperial Hospital. The General has ordered that no one is allowed to leave the Imperial Hospital until the Crown Prince recovers, and everyone must be ready to be summoned at any time," Mo Ya said.

The joy in the hearts of the physicians faded. They thought that once Xu Qing refined the elixir, Crown Prince Han would be out of danger, but now it seemed that they had been too happy too soon.

A hint of seriousness flashed in Xu Qing's eyes. He hadn't expected Ji Wuye to have this trick up his sleeve.

"In that case, please help me back to my room," Xu Qing said weakly.

The physicians escorted Xu Qing back to his room and then withdrew so as not to disturb his rest.

Seeing that everyone had left, Xu Qing stopped pretending, and her pale face regained its rosy color.

"We can't just sit here and wait to die. If we can't save Prince Han, we'll lose our lives too."

Xu Qing's expression was solemn as he pondered what other way he could leave the Imperial Hospital.

Upon careful consideration, it seemed that his only option was to force his way in, but with his current strength, he was probably no match for Mo Ya and the more than twenty Hundred Bird Assassins and dozens of armored guards outside the gate.

"What should I do?" Xu Qing asked anxiously, trying to think of a way to escape.

The Palace of the King of Han, Myeongjeon Palace.

A trendy woman dressed in a black lace mini-dress nightgown is mixing incense. Her slender, full legs gleam in the moonlight, and her fair, delicate feet rest on the blanket.

The succubus extended her index finger and gently scooped out a bit of incense with her black-painted nail. After taking a light sniff, a satisfied expression appeared on her face.

"The medicinal flowers purchased by the Imperial Household Department this time are even better than before." The Tide Demoness showed a satisfied expression.

Incense was not only her hobby, but also a tool she used to control King Han An. King Han An's sweet dreams day and night were all born under the influence of this incense.

As she spoke, the succubus got up and walked outside, swaying her slender waist and gently stepping on the ground with her delicate little feet, leaving a lingering fragrance.

"Let me see how it works." The Tide Fairy poured the prepared incense into the incense burner and lit it.

The unique scent of incense wafted out, and the trendy woman took a deep sniff.

Smelling her favorite incense, the Tide Demoness showed a satisfied expression, but her smile suddenly froze.

"Something's wrong! There's something wrong with the medicinal flower!"

The Tide Demon hurriedly tried to return to the inner room, but her legs gave way and she collapsed to the ground.

As she smelled the incense in the air, the fair skin of the trendy woman gradually turned rosy, a deep red spreading from her chest to her face, like a ripe red apple.

"Whoo~"

"Bang~"

With her last shred of reason, the Tide Demoness used her inner strength to open the window with one palm and overturn the incense burner with another, extinguishing the incense inside.

This incense was originally intended to bewitch King Han An, and naturally it contained many aphrodisiac and hallucinogenic flowers. Normally, these flowers, when used alone, would indeed confuse people's minds.

Her blending technique perfectly neutralizes the effects of various medicinal flowers, thus reducing the aphrodisiac effect.

It must have been a problem with the ingredients in the incense that caused her to get infected.

But she didn't have time to think about what went wrong; she had to find a way to resolve the current situation, otherwise the incense would harm her body.

"Quick! Quickly go and fetch Physician Xu!" Chao Nu Yao shouted loudly towards the outside of the palace.

As soon as she finished speaking, the Tide Demon collapsed to the ground, uttering soft moans.

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