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The Emperor’s sudden recovery took everyone by surprise. Despite his pallor, he seemed otherwise normal, and it was clear this wasn’t a case of terminal lucidity.
“I’m somewhat tired. Everyone, except for Fan Zhen and Chen Yusheng, may leave,” the Emperor commanded, dismissing everyone but Fan Zhen, Chen Yusheng, and Liu Wuxie. Even Chen Ruoyan and the two princes were asked to depart, with the Emperor forbidding anyone from entering his chambers without his permission.
“We will take our leave!” The imperial physicians bowed and left.
“Wait!” Chen Yusheng halted the physicians’ departure. “Guo Buqiu, do you recall your earlier statement?” He reminded Guo Buqiu of his agreement with Liu Wuxie—that Guo Buqiu would slap himself ten times if the Emperor woke up within the time it took for the incense to burn.
Once the Emperor had awakened, everyone conveniently forgot about this agreement, but Chen Yusheng hadn’t. He knew that if Liu Wuxie hadn’t boldly staked his life, these people would have certainly prevented him from treating the Emperor. He wasn’t about to let this matter slide so easily.
“Chen Yusheng, you…” Guo Buqiu had the title of the Great Yan Dynasty’s best physician. If he gave himself ten slaps, it would become a...
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