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The Emperor’s breaths were becoming increasingly irregular as half the time estimated by the imperial physician had elapsed. Another physician, bristling with hostility, warned Liu Wuxie, “This is the royal palace, boy. A single misstep in your words could cost you your life!”
An elderly man, frail and thin but with a piercing gaze, scoffed at Liu Wuxie’s presence. This man, Guo Buqiu, was a renowned physician who had served two generations of emperors in the Great Yan Dynasty. “Ridiculous! Who allowed him in? Out with him! We, seasoned physicians, are unable to cure the Emperor, and this youngster dares to claim he can? Preposterous!”
Chen Yusheng, however, defended Liu Wuxie. “Physician Guo, please, let’s remain calm. I have faith in his medical abilities. Just because we can’t treat the Emperor doesn’t mean he can’t.”
Despite Chen Yusheng’s plea, more physicians joined in, denying Liu Wuxie the opportunity to treat the Emperor. “How can we allow just anyone to examine the Emperor? Remove him from the palace at once!” they demanded.
The physicians’ obstruction was only worsening the Emperor’s condition...
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