Lü Lingqi froze slightly, momentarily at a loss for how to comfort him. All she could do was gently slip her arm through Liu Xie's.
She knew full well how much Guo Jia meant to Liu Xie. This Dragons-following Minister who had stood by him from beginning to end, the foremost of Great Han's civil officials-if he passed away, Liu Xie would surely be overwhelmed with grief.
After a moment's hesitation, she still said softly, "Heaven watches over good men like Minister over the Masses Guo. Besides, Your Majesty has already issued an edict summoning renowned physicians and medicines from across the country to treat him. He will surely be safe and sound."
A faint smile rose to Liu Xie's lips, but he gave no reply, his eyes filled with desolation.
He silently wondered whether any renowned physician could possibly surpass Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing.
As for medicines... the Imperial Palace's treasury had everything, with a dazzling array of rare medicinal ingredients. There was no shortage at all.
He had issued that summons merely to grasp at that last thread of hope.
Chapter 522: Lü Bu Is Injured
Not long after Liu Xie finished testing Liu Jue, several elderly men with white hair and beards, distinguished attire, and exceptional bearing entered the Pepper Chamber Hall together.
Liu Xie was slightly taken aback when he saw them.
These elderly men were all Palace Academy Doctors, ordinarily responsible for teaching the princes, princesses, and children of the nobility. Why had they suddenly come together?
"Could it be that girl again..."
An ominous premonition abruptly welled up in Liu Xie's heart.
Sure enough, the Palace Academy Doctors approached and dropped to their knees before Liu Xie in unison with a thud.
The elderly man at their head, his face filled with grief