Time travel, quick transmigration

Seeing Jiang He's gesture, Fang Xingjue reached out and offered a helping hand.

"I see that you have a deep affection for this man, and the Imperial Guards under you always ask me about him. Their words and expressions are full of concern and worry. I suppose this General Xiao is a man of great respect and trust. It is a great pleasure for me to be able to help such a capable person."

Jiang He was deeply moved after hearing this.

"The physician Fang is a man of great righteousness."

Fang Xingjue smiled and said, not really caring.

"Excessive praise."

"This person is afflicted with a type of Gu poison from the Miao region. Fortunately, I studied it for a period of time in my early years, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to help."

"Actually, my medical skills are limited. I am only quite good at making and detoxifying poisons. If we want this person to get really well, we should ask a doctor with superb medical skills to take a look."

Jiang He nodded to indicate that he understood.

"It's all because that Thousand Machine Pavilion Master is too despicable. He actually hid poison on his knife. He couldn't defeat my Brother Xiao in a direct confrontation, so he resorted to some underhanded tricks. What's infuriating is that he still managed to escape in the end."

Jiang He was filled with resentment as he spoke of this.

Seeing the handsome young man in front of him looking so disgusted, Fang Xingjue couldn't help but find it amusing, so he comforted him.

"He has been poisoned by my Bone-Corroding Powder. If he does not take my unique antidote within three days, even if he survives by chance, he will only be able to eke out a few years of life like a candle in the wind."

"He's escaped, so be it; he's no longer a threat."

Upon hearing the severity of the Bone-Corroding Powder, Jiang He felt a mixture of gratitude and awe towards Fang Xingjue.

"Doctor Fang, with your skills, you have nothing to fear wherever you go."

Fang Xingjue smiled but did not respond.

"He needs someone by his side; someone has to be there to look after him and keep an eye on things at all times."

"Now that you've settled in, I'll take my leave. I have important matters to attend to in Chang'an."

"Remember to give him one pill of this Peiyuan Pill every day after he wakes up. The Gu poison damaged his lungs and blood vessels, and this Peiyuan Pill will be good for him."

As he spoke, he picked up the bundle beside him, opened it, and took out a green porcelain bottle, placing it on the table.

Jiang He knew it was inappropriate to trouble the other party any further, so he thanked them again.

"Doctor Fang, please come to Xiao Garden again after you've finished dealing with this matter. My brother Xiao will then host a banquet to properly thank you. Otherwise, my brother Xiao will surely blame me for not being hospitable when he wakes up."

"Oh, right, I'll go get the payment from the manager. Please wait a moment."

Jiang He slapped his forehead and rushed out in a hurry.

Fang Xingjue looked at the running boy, lowered his head, and chuckled helplessly a few times.

Before long, Jiang He returned with two ingots of silver.

"Physician Fang, please accept this no matter what."

Fang Xingjue looked at the hundred taels of silver and pondered for a moment before finally deciding not to refuse.

"Remember to find another doctor to examine him again. I'll take my leave now."

Jiang He returned the greeting.

"I'll see you out."

Fang Xingjue reached out and pressed down on Jiang He.

"No need to see me off, I remember the way. You should stay and look after this man; he needs someone by his side."

Jiang He had no choice but to go outside and call a maid to deliver Fang Xingjue.

As soon as Fang Xingjue left, Jiang He went straight to the bedside, pulled up a stool, sat down, and looked at Xiao Huanling.

"Brother Xiao, why aren't you awake yet? Please don't let anything happen to you."

"No, I still need to have the manager go to Heyun Medical Clinic in the West Market and bring all their doctors to give you a proper check-up, otherwise I won't feel at ease."

As he spoke, he stood up and walked outside.

When Jiang He returned, Xiao Huanling, who had been lying quietly on the couch with his eyes closed, suddenly broke out in a sweat and muttered to himself, looking extremely pained and heartbreaking.

Jiang He was so frightened that he didn't know what to do and called a maid to bring water to wipe Xiao Huanling's sweat.

It took almost half an hour for Xiao Huanling's fever and sweating to finally stabilize.

Just as Jiang He breathed a sigh of relief, he heard Xiao Huanling calling out urgently in a low voice again.

"Miss..."

"The royal concubine..."

It's just the same few sentences over and over again.

Jiang He leaned closer to listen carefully. Thinking of the person Xiao Huanling was calling out, he couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable when he looked at Xiao Huanling, whose face was almost as white as paper.

"Brother Xiao, are you calling for Sister Yang? You want to see her, don't you?"

“Even in this state, you still only think about her. I really don’t understand your love and affection. You’re so sad when you call out for her in your dreams. Since liking Sister Yang is causing you pain, why don’t you forget her? Why do you insist on liking her?”

"Luckily, I haven't fallen for anyone, otherwise I would have ended up like you..."

Jiang He's heart clenched as he watched Xiao Huanling call out those words over and over again.

“I remember my mother saying that when people are sick or vulnerable, they especially need the people they care about to be by their side. Since you want to see her so much, then I will go and find her for you.”

Jiang He's eyes clearly showed that he stood up from the stool and walked out.

"You two stay outside the door, and you go inside to watch over the general. The physician we've been summoning should be arriving soon, so you must keep a close watch and make sure nothing goes wrong. If there's any disturbance, inform the steward immediately; he'll know what to do."

The two Imperial Guards outside the door bowed their heads and accepted the order.

The maid standing outside the door respectfully accepted the order and went inside to stand guard.

After explaining everything, Jiang He left the house and headed straight for the palace.

Jiang He naturally wouldn't openly meet the emperor's concubines. Once he arrived outside the palace gate, he dismounted and found a secluded corner. Under the cover of night, he darted into the palace like a nimble cat.

There were guards everywhere in the palace. Jiang He carefully avoided the guards and moved through the palace until he found Shi Yan in Nanxun Hall. Jiang He, who was already sweating, took a deep breath and jumped. With a few light leaps, he landed on the ground inside Nanxun Hall.

"Where did this thief come from!"

As a loud male voice rang out, a sharp blade slashed down towards Jiang He's face.

Jiang He dodged and drew his sword to attack Shen Zhi, who had suddenly appeared.

The two exchanged dozens of blows with swords and sabers, and it was difficult to determine who was superior.

"Who are you? How dare you break into the Imperial Concubine's bedchamber at night?"

Seeing that Jiang He didn't seem like an assassin or killer, Shen Zhi asked him questions in an attempt to find out his identity and background.

Jiang He was a shrewd person, so how could he not know Shen Zhi's purpose? He kept his hands busy but kept his mouth tightly shut, showing no intention of paying attention to Shen Zhi.

The two exchanged sword strikes in a fleeting, swift motion, the sounds of their blades clashing particularly clear in the quiet night.

Seeing that Jiang He's moves were swift and decisive, yet he held back in every move, Shen Zhi felt a stirring in his heart.

"If you insist on arguing with me, it will be difficult to handle if we alert the guards outside and the Imperial Guards inside the palace."

"Young master, please explain your purpose so that I can consider the most appropriate course of action."

Upon hearing this, Jiang He immediately withdrew to a safe location, sheathed his sword, and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Shen Zhi.

"I have no ill intentions. I have come late at night only to see the Imperial Concubine and have something to report to her in person."

"I would be grateful if you could do me the favor and pass on my message. Thank you in advance."