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  Baiyun An

  Ming Xuan looked anxiously at Yu Zhen Shifu, who was taking Pei Jingchen's pulse, and only dared to speak up when she finally put her hand down. "Ancestor Grandma, what is the situation with the poison in his body?"

  In front of the Hanfu villa, she endured the fear and anxiety in her heart, and let Shou An take Pei Jingchen away from Han Xiu. She thought that after a night of shock, she had finally brought him out safely, but who would have thought that his condition was so bad? Before she could ask about what happened, he fainted, his pale face shocking to see, making her heart feel icy cold.

  Fortunately, Chang Geng still had his wits about him and reined in the horse, driving the carriage straight to the White Cloud Temple deep within the cool mountains. For years, Pei Jingxuan's body had been treated by Yu Zhen Shifu, who was the only one besides her who understood the poison in his body better than anyone else in the imperial city of Zhou. But after diagnosing him for less than half an hour, Shifu's face grew increasingly somber, and her heart felt as if it were stuck in an ice cellar.

  Her eyelashes drooped slightly, unable to conceal the worry in her eyes. Ming Xuan's lips trembled as she asked, "Will... will he be in danger of losing his life?"

  Yu Zhen's eyebrows were tightly knitted, her face was extremely solemn. After a moment of contemplation, she said to Ming Xuan, "Xuan Jie, Aunt often says that you are a strong-willed child, so I won't speak nonsense to you. This time, Cheng Ge has indeed gotten into some trouble, and it's as if he has stepped into the gates of life and death."

  She paused slightly, sighed and said, "Zhen Ge is a poor child. He lost his mother at birth and was born into that kind of family with that kind of father... Behind the high walls and tiles, no one to protect him, don't know how many secret plots he suffered."

  Yang's heart was ruthless and cruel, she couldn't bear to let Chen Ge'er live, she wanted to put Chen Ge'er to death. As soon as she made her move, it would be a rare and exotic poison that was worth a thousand gold coins. The substance was colorless and odorless, and using a small amount wouldn't show any effects. But if it was slowly accumulated in a person's food over a long period of time, until it reached a certain degree, it could take a person's life, even the coroner couldn't detect it.

  If it weren't for Yu Zhen Shitai's research on medicine, she might not have noticed anything unusual. As time passed, with Pei Jingchen's frail body, he suddenly died one day, and others would have just thought it was his fate. His mother's family had no one to investigate. Even though Yu Zhen Shitai pitied him, after all, she was an outsider who didn't want to get involved in worldly affairs. At that time, who else would have pursued the matter for his sake?

  Yu Zhen sighed and continued, "This is a legendary poison. I've only heard of it before, but never seen it myself. I can only rely on my master's notes to ponder the antidote. Over the years, I've tried every possible method. It seems that most of the toxins have been forced out of his body, but after all, my knowledge is limited, and there are a few poisons that are not from the Zhou Dynasty. I've never seen them before, so I'm unable to cure him."

  Her face showed a look of anxiety, "Originally, the remaining poison was suppressed, and it was also peaceful. But he was possessed by someone last night. There is a medicine in He Huan San that is incompatible with the residual poison on his body. If you smell too much, it will induce the remaining poison. Once this poison breaks out, it will quickly spread to the five organs and six hollows. In mild cases, you will faint, and in severe cases, you will lose your life."

  I just gave him a dose of medicine to understand, but it's only temporary suppression. If this time can't thoroughly clear the residual poison, even if I manage to save his life, he'll probably spend the rest of his days in bed.

  Although Ming Xuan had some guesses about these things, Pei Jingchen had never mentioned them to her. At this time, she heard that her heart was full of sorrow and resentment. She squatted in front of the bed, her jade hand gently stroking his pale face as white as snow, and she couldn't help but feel heartbroken.

  She furrowed her brow, suddenly turned around and knelt down in front of Yu Zhen Shitai, heavily knocking her head on the ground. With a firm tone, she pleaded, "My husband has had a hard life, and it's not easy for him to have a promising future now. He absolutely cannot be defeated by evil poison at this time! Ancestral grandmother, please have mercy and point out the method to detoxify Ming Xuan. No matter how difficult it is, as long as there is a glimmer of hope, I will do my best to achieve it!"

  Yu Zhen's face showed a hint of relief, but his eyes still held a trace of doubt. "This dream poison originated from Western Xia and is a secret imperial medicine. Legend has it that it was refined from eighteen kinds of poisonous herbs. Currently, there are two flavors left in Zhen Ge'er's body, called Yaozhi and Baisang. I only know their names and have never actually seen what they look like. Therefore, over the years, people were sent to secretly search for them within Western Xia's borders, but all returned empty-handed.

  "If I could get these two poisonous grasses, observe their habits carefully, and think about the symptoms to administer the medicine. However, it is said that the branches of the green mulberry tree grow on the westernmost peak, are extremely rare, and difficult to obtain. Moreover, although Western Xia has surrendered to the Zhou Dynasty, the two countries do not trade with each other, and sneaking into Western Xia's territory is no easy task, I'm afraid..."

  Although she is in seclusion, she is still a noble elder in the imperial family and has some power to dispatch people. Despite this, over the years, she has not been able to obtain these two things. As a deep-household woman like Ming Xuan, how difficult it is to find poisonous herbs?

  Ming Xuan's eyes widened slightly, and her face was faintly pale.

  As Master Yu Zhen said, this matter is too difficult for her.

  In the Pei Manor, she was isolated and helpless. Except for the ambiguous attitude of Pei Xiang and Pei Shizi, probably all the members of the Pei family would rather see Pei Jingchen dead. How could she possibly go to the people of the Pei Manor for help? Even if Pei Jingchen suffered a severe blow this time, she had to find ways to conceal it.

  As for her family, her parents had passed away early, and she only had an older brother who had gone to Lin Nan. In the entire Yongning Marquis Manor, perhaps only Old Lady Zhu truly cared about her, but her grandmother was old and ill, and had long since stopped managing the household, so even if she begged her, it would be of no use.

  Wants to go to Western Xia to find medicine, must obtain official documents for travel, Ming Xuan thinks that the only one who can help herself is probably only her uncle, Yongning Hou Gu Changqi. However, her uncle is eager for wealth and status, and doesn't pay much attention to his niece. Even if she asks him for help, he might not be willing, and instead will make a big deal out of it, which would put Pei Jingzhen in greater danger.

  Can't find these two poisonous weeds, Pei Jingchen is also mostly unlucky.

  Ming Xuan's legs went soft, and she leaned against Pei Jingchen's bed, motionless. She felt extremely sorrowful, having barely accepted this vastly different time and space, her own identity, and evaded so many plots, only to end up in such a predicament after finally marrying a good man.

  Is there really no way out?

  She shook her head abruptly and said to Yu Zhen Shitai, "Auntie, can you tell Ming Xuan about the situation of Yaozhi and Bixiang? No matter how difficult it is, as long as there's a glimmer of hope, I'll try my best!"

  Giving up easily is definitely not her style.

  No matter how difficult it is, you will know after trying.

  Yu Zhen nodded slightly, "Wait a moment and I will write down everything I know."

  She paused, her tone suddenly becoming stern. "Xuan sister, I know you're eager to save your husband, but you absolutely cannot do anything foolish. You are the wife of a government official, not a female chivalrous hero from the jianghu. If you're thinking of going to Western Xia personally, I advise you to abandon that thought."

  "Needless to say the journey is long and treacherous, even if Yang had improper thoughts, she could find a reason to torment her to death. She relied on etiquette and rules, even if Princess Dongping intervened, it would be of no use."

  Ming Xuan shook her head, "Don't worry, Grandma, I understand all these things."

  She thought for a moment and said, "Husband is being treated for poison here, it's not suitable to make a big noise now. I will go back to the mansion to explain to Master Xiang and others, just say that husband is in Qingliang Temple for quiet cultivation. Please send me an invitation every other day to come to the nunnery to recite scriptures with you, at that time I will take care of husband personally. As for finding medicine..."

  She hesitated for a moment, "I've already had some ideas in my mind, but I haven't thought it through yet. However, I guarantee that I won't take any risks or do anything that would give Yang's family an opportunity to take advantage of the situation."

  Yu Zhen finally felt at ease, and she gently patted Ming Xuan's shoulder, saying softly, "As long as Brother Chen is with me, even if he can't fully recover, I will find a way to save his life. As for the antidote, you can think of more ways, if all else fails... I would rather give up my persistence over the years and personally go into the palace to beg the Emperor."

  Ming Xuan's nose suddenly felt sour, and she hastily grasped Shifu's hand, saying "Ancestral grandmother..."

  She was well aware that although Yu Zhen Shitai held a high rank in the imperial family and enjoyed great respect, she was actually quite distant from the current emperor by blood. This dream-inducing poison was a secret medicine of the Western Xia imperial family. Even though the Western Xia country had become a vassal state of the Zhou dynasty, these two poisonous herbs were still secrets that others did not know about. Even if the current emperor was willing to help, it would be somewhat difficult for him.

  Moreover, over the years, Yu Zhen Shitai has not interfered with politics and has been able to enjoy a peaceful life. If it were not for being forced into an unavoidable situation, she would not have wanted to destroy this either.

  Ming Xuan turned back to gaze at her husband, who had fallen into a deep sleep on the bed. His complexion was as beautiful as a painting, so good that it seemed not of this world. Although Yu Zhen Shitai had patted her chest and guaranteed it, she also knew in her heart that this time was perilous, and she couldn't be careless. No matter what, the earlier they got Yaozhi Baisang, the earlier he would wake up.

  She lightly bit her lip, her eyes more determined than ever before. "Auntie, I've been out for a long time and it's necessary for me to return to the manor now, otherwise people might get suspicious. Please take care of my husband, if he wakes up today, please tell him to rest assured and not worry about things outside, although I'm not capable, I will definitely make arrangements that are thorough and considerate. In two days' time, when I find an opportunity, I'll come over personally to take care of him."

  She bowed deeply and solemnly gave Yuzhen another bow before leaving with a smile.

  Yu Zhen gazed at Ming Huan's hurried back, nodded slightly to Yuan Hui beside her, and a hint of comfort appeared on her face. "In the past, Princess Dongping said that this child was good, and I still had some reservations in my heart. Now it seems that making this marriage for Prince Zhen is indeed not bad."

  She sighed softly in front of Pei Jingchen, who was still unconscious on the couch. "Brother Chen, I've always said that Buddha is merciful and kind. He wouldn't let someone suffer a lifetime of sorrow. Isn't Xiang sister his gift? Hopefully, she can really help you get rid of the remaining poison and never have to endure another attack again."

  The temple is quiet and peaceful, with only the faint sound of a wooden fish drum coming from the main hall, the Buddhist chant moving people, and the house is tranquil.

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