After experiencing that thrilling conspiracy, Lin Yue and Li Yi finally welcomed a short period of peace. The emperor's commendation made them renowned both inside and outside the imperial palace. Moreover, the experience of facing the test of life and death together made their love grow deeper and more profound amidst the hardships. However, how could they easily fathom the intrigue and treachery hidden deep within the Tang Palace? Beneath the seemingly calm surface, dark currents were surging, and crises lurked everywhere.
One day, Lin Yue was sorting medicinal herbs in the Imperial Medical Office as usual. The corners of the Imperial Medical Office were piled high with various sundries, and a musty smell filled the air. On a dusty shelf, she accidentally discovered a medical book that had been forgotten for a long time. The cover of this medical book was in a dilapidated state, as if it had been mercilessly torn apart by the passage of time. The pages were yellowed and brittle, and each page seemed to be whispering the vicissitudes of the past. With curiosity and anticipation, Lin Yue gently opened it, and the content of the book was like a powerful bomb, setting off huge waves in her heart.
The book recorded a miraculous medical technique. It was said that as long as one mastered this technique, they could cure all the intractable and difficult diseases in the world, which could be regarded as the Holy Grail in the field of medicine. However, there were great risks hidden behind this medical technique. Once it was used improperly, not only could it not save lives, but it would also plunge the person using it into an abyss of no return.
Lin Yue was immediately deeply attracted by this mysterious medical technique, and her eyes sparkled with a burning light. As a doctor, exploring the unknown fields of medicine and saving more lives was the most firm belief in her heart. She secretly made up her mind that she must conduct in-depth research on this medical technique and apply it to actual treatment to bring good news to the people of the Tang Dynasty.
When Li Yi learned about this, he was filled with worry. He knew very well Lin Yue's persistence in medicine, which was a love that went deep into her bones. But this unknown medical technique was really too dangerous, like a double-edged sword. If not handled carefully, it would cut oneself. He was afraid that Lin Yue would fall into danger and suffer irreversible harm because of this persistence.
"Yue'er, this medical technique is too mysterious and unpredictable. We know almost nothing about it. In case something goes wrong, I... I really can't bear to think about it." Li Yi tightly held Lin Yue's hand. His palm was slightly sweaty due to nervousness, and his eyes were full of concern and worry.
Lin Yue gently stroked Li Yi's cheek. Her hand was soft and warm, exuding a reassuring power. "I know you're worried about me, my dear. But as a doctor, exploring unknown medical techniques is my mission and my responsibility. I will be careful and prudent. Trust me, okay?" Her eyes revealed firmness and confidence, as if nothing in the world could stop her from moving forward.
While Lin Yue was fully immersed in the research of the medical technique, a mysterious visitor came to the Tang Palace. This person claimed to be a divine doctor from the Western Regions, named Amir. He heard that Lin Yue and Li Yi had made great contributions in treating the emperor and specially came to pay a visit. Amir was tall and burly, and his skin was tanned by the scorching sun in the Western Regions. His deep eyes sparkled with a mysterious light, as if hiding countless secrets. His attire was completely different from that of people in the Central Plains. He wore a long robe that fluttered in the wind, and there was a string of strange bells hanging around his waist. Every time he took a step, the bells would ring clearly, as if telling stories of a foreign land.
After meeting Lin Yue and Li Yi, Amir said straightforwardly, "I came here this time because I heard that the two of you have extraordinary attainments in medicine, and I specially came to exchange ideas with you. I have a wonderful prescription in my hand that can cure rare diseases in the world. I wonder if the two of you would like to discuss it with me?"
Lin Yue and Li Yi glanced at each other, and a trace of doubt flashed in their eyes. They had never heard of this Amir before, and they were not sure what his true purpose was. But out of their love for medicine and their eagerness for knowledge, they still decided to have a conversation with Amir.
During the exchange, Lin Yue was surprised to find that Amir's medical skills were indeed very superb. His insights into diseases were unique and profound, and the treatment methods he proposed were also innovative, making people feel refreshed. However, Lin Yue's intuition told her that there was occasionally a trace of cunning in Amir's eyes, like a shooting star flashing across the night sky. Although it was brief, it was very impressive, which made her feel vaguely uneasy.
At the same time, a series of strange incidents suddenly occurred in the palace. Some maids and eunuchs fainted inexplicably and remained unconscious. Their symptoms were very similar to the poison that the emperor had been poisoned with before, but there were also subtle differences. When Lin Yue and Li Yi learned about this, they immediately launched an investigation. They carefully questioned every relevant person and checked all possible clues, but found nothing, as if they had fallen into a huge mystery.
"What on earth is going on? Why have so many similar cases suddenly appeared? And the symptoms seem familiar, yet different." Lin Yue frowned tightly, her heart filled with confusion. There was anxiety and worry in her eyes. As a doctor, being unable to solve the mystery of the disease made her feel extremely frustrated.
Li Yi was also very puzzled. After thinking for a moment, he said, "The time when these cases occurred is too strange, and the symptoms are similar to the emperor's poisoning incident before. Could it be related to the previous conspiracy?" There was a vigilant light in his eyes, as if he had already smelled the danger.
Just as they were deep in thought, Amir came to them on his own initiative. He had a confident smile on his face and claimed that he knew something about this disease and could help them find a treatment method. Although Lin Yue and Li Yi were suspicious of Amir, they had no other choice at this time and could only temporarily choose to believe him.
Amir led Lin Yue and Li Yi to a remote courtyard. A strange smell filled the courtyard, a mixture of dampness and decay, making people feel oppressed and uneasy. Amir paced back and forth in the courtyard, muttering something under his breath, as if reciting some mysterious incantation. Suddenly, he stopped, stretched out his finger, and pointed firmly at the ground, saying, "Right here, dig down."
Lin Yue and Li Yi glanced at each other. Although they were full of doubts in their hearts, they still started digging according to Amir's instructions. Their hands worked hard in the soil, and their clothes were soaked with sweat. Soon, they dug out a mysterious box. The box was engraved with strange symbols. Those symbols were twisted and eerie, exuding a mysterious aura, as if telling ancient stories.
Amir carefully opened the box, and a ancient book emitting a faint light was revealed inside. The characters on the ancient book were strange, neither seal script nor talisman script, exuding a
mysterious atmosphere, making people seem to travel through time and return to ancient times. Looking at the ancient book, Amir showed a proud smile, and there was a trace of barely noticeable greed in that smile.
"This is the key to solving the disease. As long as you refine the pills according to the method written on it, you can cure those unconscious people." Amir said confidently.
Lin Yue and Li Yi took the ancient book with half-belief and carefully studied it. They found that the method of refining pills recorded in the ancient book was extremely complicated. It required many precious medicinal herbs, and each step required a very high degree of precision and skill. If not done carefully, the refining would fail.
"Is this... this method feasible?" Lin Yue was full of doubts in her heart, and her brows furrowed again.
Amir slapped his chest and promised, "It's absolutely feasible. I have used this method to cure countless intractable diseases. As long as you do as I say, you will definitely succeed. Believe me, this is the only way to save those people." There was firmness and confidence in his eyes, making people almost believe his words.
Under Amir's repeated persuasion, Lin Yue and Li Yi decided to try refining the pills. According to the records in the ancient book, they searched everywhere for precious medicinal herbs. During this process, they encountered many difficulties and challenges. Some medicinal herbs grew in extremely remote places and could only be found after traversing mountains and ridges and going through countless hardships. Some medicinal herbs were controlled by certain forces, and it was very difficult to obtain them. They had to deal with various forces and even face life-threatening dangers.
However, Lin Yue and Li Yi did not give up. Relying on their firm belief and tenacious perseverance, they supported and encouraged each other, overcame numerous difficulties, and finally gathered all the medicinal herbs. Next was the most crucial step of refining the pills.
Lin Yue and Li Yi carefully refined the pills according to the method in the ancient book. They were fully concentrated and did not dare to slack off in the slightest. The fire in the alchemy furnace burned fiercely, reflecting their tense and focused faces. They carried out each step strictly according to the records in the ancient book, as if they were performing a sacred ritual.
However, just as the pills were about to be successfully refined, an accident suddenly occurred. A powerful force burst out from the alchemy furnace. That force was like a surging wave, instantly knocking Lin Yue and Li Yi flying. Their bodies fell heavily to the ground, and blood spilled from the corners of their mouths.
"Not good!" Lin Yue secretly exclaimed in her heart. She realized that she might have fallen into Amir's trap.
At this moment, Amir suddenly appeared. He looked at Lin Yue and Li Yi lying on the ground and laughed triumphantly. That laughter was sharp and ear-piercing, like the cry of an owl, making people shudder.
"You were so naive. Did you think I would really help you? This ancient book is fake. What I want is for you to help me find these precious medicinal herbs. Now, these medicinal herbs are all mine!" Amir said viciously, his eyes shining with a greedy light.
Only then did Lin Yue and Li Yi realize that Amir had been using them from the very beginning.
They were filled with anger and regret in their hearts, angry at Amir's deception and regretful for their own credulity. But at this time, they were seriously injured and weak, and simply had no strength to resist.
"Who on earth are you? Why are you doing this?" Li Yi asked angrily, his voice hoarse with anger.
Amir said coldly, "It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that I want to plunge the entire Tang Dynasty into chaos and avenge my master!" There was a trace of madness and determination in his eyes, as if he had been blinded by hatred.
After saying that, Amir picked up the medicinal herbs and turned to leave. At this moment, Li Yi suddenly struggled to stand up. He used all his strength and pounced towards Amir. There was a firm light in his eyes, as if telling Amir that he would never let him go easily.
"Don't even think about running away!" Li Yi roared.
Amir didn't expect Li Yi to resist even though he was seriously injured. He quickly turned around to defend himself. The two of them immediately grappled with each other. Their figures swayed in the courtyard, and their fists and kicks collided, making dull sounds. Looking at the scene in front of her, Lin Yue was extremely anxious. She endured the pain in her body and tried her best to find an opportunity to fight back.
Just as Amir and Li Yi were locked in a fierce battle, Lin Yue suddenly discovered Amir's weakness. Without hesitation, she picked up a stone on the ground and threw it at Amir with all her strength. The stone traced an arc in the air and accurately hit Amir's head. Amir swayed a few times and finally fell to the ground.
Lin Yue and Li Yi successfully subdued Amir, but they also paid a heavy price. Both of them were seriously injured and needed a long time of recuperation to recover. Lying on the ground, they looked at each other's pale faces and felt a thousand emotions in their hearts.
After this incident, Lin Yue and Li Yi deeply realized that dangers lurked everywhere in the Tang Palace. They decided to work even harder to improve their own strength, both in medical skills and martial arts, to deal with the challenges that might arise in the future.
During the process of recuperating from their injuries, Lin Yue did not give up her research on medicine. She re-examined the old medical book she had discovered before. Combining her own experience and knowledge, she studied day and night and pondered over it repeatedly. Finally, she found a safe and effective treatment method. She used this method to cure those fainted maids and eunuchs and once again won the praise of everyone.
As time passed, the relationship between Lin Yue and Li Yi became even deeper. They supported each other and grew together, writing their own legendary story in the Tang Palace. And the wind and clouds in the Tang Palace were still changing... What kind of challenges awaited them in the future? Would it be more sinister conspiracies or unexpected surprises? Hand in hand, they bravely welcomed the unknown tomorrow.