Turmoil in the Palace
Although it was a top-grade elixir, the new emperor did not take the Tenfold Complete Great Tonic Pill seriously. After all, it was not the elixir the new emperor needed, and waiting for the soldiers on the battlefield to use it and see the results would take too long.
Of course, Zhang Xuezhou had the same attitude; he simply used the Tenfold Complete Great Tonic Pill as a means to hone his skills.
It wasn't until Wei Zifu took a pill that her ailments and weakness vanished, leaving her feeling completely refreshed, that the two realized the miraculous power of the pill.
"Why does it feel somewhat like the Life-Creating Fortune Pill?"
Zhang Xuezhou murmured to himself.
Regardless of cultivation level or type of illness, once a Life-Creating Fortune Pill is ingested, the body's energy circulation becomes smooth, and the body's vitality is inexhaustible. Even if one has lost too much blood, one can quickly recover.
The properties of the Life-Creating Fortune Pill are mysterious and difficult to describe, which Zhang Xuezhou once sought after.
However, this kind of elixir was too difficult to produce, and Zhang Xuezhou searched for it for several years without success.
He never expected that the Supreme Tenfold Complete Great Tonic Pill would have similar medicinal effects to the Life-Creating Fortune Pill.
These are indeed two different medications.
Zhang Xuezhou had taken the normal Tenfold Complete Great Tonic Pill), and he had also taken the normal Life-Creating Fortune Pill).
"The Tenfold Complete Great Tonic Pill seems to correspond to the lower-middle limit of the Life-Creating Fortune Pill?"
The Life-Creating Fortune Pill that Zhang Xuezhou took did not develop a translucent, glassy surface, nor did it exhibit the aura of a top-grade elixir.
By the standards of elixirs, the Life-Creating Fortune Pill he obtained from Marquis of Pingyang was of medium quality, as was the Life-Creating Fortune Pill that Rong Tianding took during his blood transfusion at the Eastern Heavenly Gate Secret Land.
"If one possessed a top-grade Life-Creating Fortune Pill, wouldn't it truly be possible to bring the dead back to life and White Bone?"
The two elixirs have such similar medicinal properties that their ingredients must be largely similar. Perhaps the Tenfold Complete Great Tonic Pill" is missing something, which is why its medicinal properties are inferior.
It wasn't until Wei Zifu tested the elixir that Zhang Xuezhou grasped even a little bit of the secret to the Life-Creating Fortune Pill.
He was clearly overjoyed.
Just as the higher the level of cultivation, the more difficult it becomes, the more difficult it is to heal even the most subtle injuries to the Heaven and Earth Bridges the brain.
A scar can remain on the body for decades. Zhang Xuezhou would need a great deal of medicine to completely heal the injuries on the Heaven and Earth Bridges. If he wanted to find a quick and efficient way to heal, he would have to use a variety of methods simultaneously.
It involves the use of Suoyang, the combination of the Eight Steps to Immortality Pill and the Fortune Pill, and now it's the Tenfold Complete Great Tonic Pill. Zhang Xuezhou felt that the difficulty of advancing his Denggao was gradually decreasing, not to mention the feasibility of Ren Anran promoting the fusion of Yang Realm Technique for further cultivation.
"Wonderful! Wonderful!"
Just as Zhang Xuezhou was overjoyed, the new emperor was equally delighted.
The weak Wei Zifu was completely rejuvenated by the effects of a pill, and the new emperor could even smell the extremely fresh scent emanating from Wei Zifu body.
Clearly, the effects of the Tenfold Complete Great Tonic Pill have not completely disappeared and are still continuously exerting their influence.
The new emperor circled Wei Zifu several times, confirming that Wei Zifu.
It was a rare sight to see Zhang Xuezhou refine pills that turned out normally, and the new emperor felt somewhat dazed.
"Look, our child isn't crying anymore!"
Taking the child from the wet nurse, the infant seemed to have found a peaceful haven, lying in Wei Zifu's arms and giggling foolishly.
"This child has been clever since he was little. He's probably crying because he's telling me to come and get you treatment right away!"
The new emperor made a joke, but a hint of murderous intent flickered between his brows.
Whether the imperial physicians at the Imperial Medical Hall acted intentionally or unintentionally, such medical malpractice is clearly unforgivable.
If anyone interferes, they must be brought to justice. If the problem lies with the physicians' medical skills, they must be severely punished so that these imperial physicians will constantly reflect on their actions and not fail to provide proper postpartum care.
"Thank you, Lord Dongfang!"
Wei Zifu bowed slightly in thanks, her eyes showing a mixture of relief, helplessness, and hope that the darkness was receding.
"Madam Wei, you flatter me. This is all thanks to His Majesty's elixir!"
Zhang Xuezhou waved his hands repeatedly.
He vaguely sensed the complexities of the royal family and tried his best to avoid causing trouble, not wanting to accept such credit.
"I came with His Majesty to see the princess; this is just a small token of my appreciation!"
Zhang Xuezhou took out a piece of Purity Bamboo that he had prepared for a long time and presented it as a gift, which drew repeated thanks from Wei Zifu.
"When your child is born, I will also send a gift!"
Despite his poverty Zhang Xuezhou took out his Law Treasure as a gift. Zhang Xuezhou clearly attached great importance to this opportune visit, which pleased the new emperor greatly. He felt that such closeness was the way a close minister should act.
He didn't stand on ceremony and instructed Wei Zifu to accept the Purity Bamboo, indicating that he would also visit Zhang Xuezhou's family to deliver gifts after their child was born.
"I've been away from home for so long that I don't even know if the baby has been born yet," Zhang Xuezhou said.
"You should rest now and not be too busy. Take good care of your wife," the new emperor said. "If you can improve your cultivation while you rest, that would be even better!"
The new emperor wanted to avoid causing trouble for Zhang Xuezhou, but he couldn't do without Zhang Xuezhou.
The saying "a capable minister is always busy" is not just a joke. Even if Zhang Xuezhou wanted to stop, he couldn't, and the new emperor had no other choice.
He could only offer a vague reminder, indicating that there was still much to be done for the two of them in the future.
"Then this humble official will take his leave!"
He had met the child, given gifts, and communicated with the new emperor; Zhang Xuezhou didn't want to be a third wheel.
He took his leave of the boudoir, and then a member of the Imperial Guards led him to the West Sima Gate.
Zhang Xuezhou had a vague feeling that someone was secretly watching him.
He glanced around discreetly, only to find the palace shrouded in shadows. Even with large red lanterns hanging throughout the palace, the darkness was barely penetrating, making it even harder to spot the spy who was watching him.
The other party's cultivation level was clearly not weak, and they were also keeping a close eye on the movements in the boudoir. They had been watching him as soon as he came out of the boudoir area.
Thinking of Wei Zifu's symptoms, Zhang Xuezhou couldn't help but groan inwardly.
The world clearly doesn't judge people by their actions. Even when villagers in the mountains are starving, it doesn't stop some from feasting on fish and meat, sometimes even having so much that they can't finish it all and feed it to the dogs.
It's quite normal for things to escalate outside the palace while fires break out inside; it all depends on how the new emperor handles it.
Zhang Xuezhou remained uninvolved in the disputes. His expression was calm as he chatted and laughed with the imperial guards who were seeing him off. He also mentioned how the new emperor doted on his daughter so much that he had been sent by an outdated Grand Master of the Palace to examine banquet etiquette.
After exchanging several sentences, Zhang Xuezhou finally felt the feeling of being spied on subside.
"My lord, we've arrived at Sima Gate!"
Just a short walk from the West Sima Gate leads to the mansion that Zhang Xuezhou bought.
This old mansion, located in the old town, is of low architectural quality but occupies a prime location close to the palace.
It was obviously quite convenient for Zhang Xuezhou to go home.
The imperial guards who came to see him off lacked the authority to leave Sima Gate, so he nodded in agreement, indicating that they could return to the palace immediately.
After walking several dozen steps, Zhang Xuezhou could see the lanterns hanging on his front door.
He knocked on the door several times, and Dou Shisan and Dou Shisi, who were in charge of keeping watch and guarding the door, immediately responded and came over.
"Lord Dongfang has returned to his residence!"
Dou Shisan opened the door and exclaimed in surprise, as did Dou Shisi.
Having guarded the house for so many years, the two had never seen a householder like Zhang Xuezhou before. He disappeared just a few days after moving into the new house, without even buying anything for the mansion, leaving only his wife to guard it empty.
What shocked the two of them even more was that Zhang Xuezhou actually stood up Grand Princess Dou Grand Princess Dou had not visited her, his neighbor, to this day.