Chapter 740 Accompanying the Emperor

Song Shuwen frowned, and after checking, he quickly came to the conclusion: "Tuoba Tianlong has been poisoned."

Then, he turned around and said to everyone: "Please everyone get out."

However, Chen Meng immediately expressed his objection: "It's better for everyone to stay here, in case something unexpected happens."

Song Shuwen instantly understood what Chen Meng meant. If everyone was allowed to leave now, if something happened, Hong Gang would definitely put all the responsibility on himself.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense. Song Shuwen and Chen Meng looked at each other, their eyes full of worry and vigilance.

Tuoba Tianlong lay there with a pale face. His breath was weak after being poisoned, as if he might fall into a more dangerous situation at any time.

Song Shuwen took a deep breath and tried to persuade everyone to leave again. After all, during the treatment process, large numbers of people may bring more interference and uncertain factors.

Song Shuwen stood in the center of the room, his eyes quickly scanning everyone. After finally weighing the pros and cons, he said solemnly: "Okay, everyone will stay. But from now on, no one should speak, so as not to affect my treatment. "

Everyone nodded, and a tense atmosphere filled the room.

Song Shuwen took a deep breath and slowly took out the silver needle from his arms.

The silver needles shone slightly coldly under the light, as if they carried everyone's hope.

He walked to Tuoba Tianlong, his eyes focused and firm. Gently, he inserted the silver needle into Tuoba Tianlong's temple.

At that moment, the room was so quiet that you could hear everyone's heartbeat.

Time seemed to have frozen. Song Shuwen concentrated on feeling the changes in Tuoba Tianlong's pulse, and the silver needle in his hand trembled slightly.

Everyone watched his every move nervously and did not dare to express their anger.

Everyone's heart is full of worries and expectations, wondering whether Tuoba Tianlong can turn the corner with Song Shuwen's treatment.

Outside the window, the outside world blew gently and the leaves rustled, but it could not break the silence in the room.

Fine beads of sweat gradually appeared on Song Shuwen's forehead. His hand still held the silver needle steadily, constantly adjusting the strength and position.

At this tense moment, fate seemed to be in his hands.

As time passed, Song Shuwen's expression became more solemn. He concentrated on observing Tuoba Tianlong's subtle reactions. The silver needle in his hand seemed to be alive, stimulating the acupuncture points accurately.

Everyone in the room was too nervous to move, their eyes fixed on Tuoba Tianlong and Song Shuwen.

The air seemed to be frozen, and only the slight breathing of everyone echoed in the air.

Suddenly, Tuoba Tianlong's body trembled slightly, Song Shuwen's eyes lit up, and his movements became more cautious.

He knew that this might be a critical node in treatment, and if something went wrong, the consequences would be disastrous.

Sweat slid down Song Shuwen's face, but he had no time to wipe it away.

At this moment, he only had one thought in his mind, that is, he must save Tuoba Tianlong.

After a long and tense moment, Song Shuwen finally slowly withdrew the silver needle. He took a long breath, and a relieved smile appeared on his tired face.

"Okay, so far, the situation has stabilized for the time being." Song Shuwen's voice broke the silence of the room, and everyone's hanging hearts finally fell to the ground.

Hong Gang stood aside, looking at Tuoba Tianlong whose expression gradually softened, but he had mixed feelings in his heart.

His mood was extremely complicated. Once Tuoba Tianlong got better, it would be bad.

Possible consequences raced through his mind.

He is well aware of Tuoba Tianlong's strength and shrewdness. If he is rescued by Song Shuwen this time, he will definitely launch an investigation into today's incident in the future.

When he thought of this, Hong Gang felt like a light on his back, and the uneasiness in his heart became stronger.

Hong Gang looked at Song Shuwen, hesitated for a moment and then asked: "Doctor Song, how many days will it take to fully recover?"

Song Shuwen frowned slightly, thought for a while and said, "I still need to prescribe medicine, which will take about three to five days. I will go and collect the medicine now."

After saying that, Song Shuwen turned around and walked out the door.

Hong Gang quickly asked: "Do you need someone to follow you?" Song Shuwen waved his hand and firmly said no.

Looking at Song Shuwen's retreating figure, Hong Gang had a lot of thoughts in his heart.

Afterwards, Hong Gang turned to look at the soldiers who came from them. After thinking for a moment, he said, "You guys stay here for now until Leader Tuoba's condition stabilizes."

The soldiers looked at each other. Although they had many doubts in their hearts, they could only obey the arrangement.

Song Shuwen was walking in the mountains and forests, and he could feel that there were secret guards following him not far away.

With a little peace of mind, he knew that the secret guard was there, so he could go and collect the medicine with confidence.

His steps were steady, and his eyes were focused on searching for the needed herbs in the mountains and forests. Tuoba Tianlong's condition kept popping up in his mind, and he was thinking about how to better prepare the herbs.

On the other side, Chen Meng has been paying attention to Hong Gang's every move.

He was keenly aware of Hong Gang's nervousness. The slightly frowned brow, the clenched and unclenched fists from time to time, and the anxiety in his eyes could not escape Chen Meng's eyes.

Chen Meng walked up to Hong Gang and asked softly: "Hong Gang, why are you so nervous?"

Hong Gang's body trembled slightly, and a trace of panic flashed in his eyes, but he quickly covered it up. He tried his best to squeeze out a smile and said: "How can I be nervous? I am just excited. Tuoba Tianlong's illness is about to recover, and I am very excited."

But his heart was shouting: "Once Tuoba Tianlong gets better, my plan may be ruined. How can I not be nervous?"

Hong Gang lowered his head slightly, his eyes flickering, as if avoiding Chen Meng's eyes that seemed to see through everything. He cleared his throat and said calmly: "I'll go back to the tent first."

After that, Hong Gang turned and left in a hurry.

His steps were a little flustered, and every step seemed to carry a heavy heart.

As he walked, he kept thinking about what might happen next and how he should deal with it.

Dense beads of sweat appeared on his forehead at some point, flashing an uneasy light under the sunlight.

In the room, the sunlight sprinkled on the ground through the window lattice, quiet and warm.

Xi Yu walked into Ouyang Linlin's room lightly, his eyes full of concern.

He looked at Ouyang Linlin who was sitting by the window and asked softly, "Linlin, how are you doing recently?"

Ouyang Linlin raised her head slightly, a faint smile appeared on her face, and a gentle light flashed in her eyes.

"I'm fine, you don't have to worry." Her voice was soft and firm.

Xiyu frowned slightly, walked to her side, and gently held her hand. "You are pregnant now, you must take good care of the baby. I have found several maids to serve you, just tell them if you need anything."

Ouyang Linlin was slightly startled, and then a stubborn arc appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"There is no need to make a fuss or make a fuss. I'm not that delicate." There was a hint of stubbornness and independence in her eyes, but a warm current surged in her heart.

"Linlin, I know you are strong, but you are not alone now, you have to think about our child." His eyes were full of expectation and worry.

She knew that Xiyu was doing it for her and the child's good, and she didn't want him to worry.

"Okay, I'll pay attention. But don't go too far, I can still take care of myself." Her tone softened.

Just as Xiyu and Ouyang Linlin were talking, a servant hurried over, bowed respectfully and said, "Prime Minister, His Majesty invites you."

Xiyu was slightly stunned, and the expression on his face instantly became solemn.

His eyes moved away from Ouyang Linlin, turned to the servant, and asked in confusion: "Why did His Majesty call me at this time?"

The servant bowed his head and replied: "I don't know, I just came here to pass on the message."

Xiyu turned his head to look at Ouyang Linlin, his eyes full of concern and reluctance.

He whispered: "Then you have a good rest, I'll be back soon." Ouyang Linlin nodded slightly, with a trace of concern in her eyes, and said gently: "You can rest assured and be careful."

Xiyu turned around and left with the servant, thinking to himself as he walked: What exactly did His Majesty call me for? Nothing special has happened recently, why would he suddenly summon me?

His brows furrowed slightly, his eyes full of thoughts.

On the way to the palace on horseback, Xiyu's heart was always full of doubts, but he couldn't guess Liu Xie's intentions.

From time to time, he looked back in the direction of Ouyang Linlin's room, worried about her and her unborn child.

The wind blew across his face, but failed to blow away the doubts in his heart.

Xiyu rode his horse and galloped all the way, with doubts in his heart hanging over him like a dark cloud.

Finally, he came to Liu Xie's palace.

The palace was solemn and magnificent, with the vermilion gate closed tightly, and two rows of guards stood at the door, all with solemn expressions.

Xiyu took a deep breath, stabilized his mind, dismounted and walked quickly towards the gate.

The gate slowly opened, and Xiyu stepped into the palace, only to see Liu Xie sitting upright in the hall, with a calm expression.

Xiyu hurried forward, knelt on one knee, and saluted respectfully: "I am Xiyu, your majesty."

Liu Xie raised his hand slightly and said in a steady voice: "Stand up."

Xiyu stood up, bowed his head slightly, and waited for Liu Xie's next words.

He was full of curiosity, wondering why Liu Xie summoned him this time.

Liu Xie looked at Xiyu, his eyes seemed to have deep meaning, but he did not speak immediately.

The atmosphere in the hall was a little solemn for a while, and Xiyu's heart could not help but rise.

Liu Xie narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a touch of complex emotions.

He sighed lightly, with a little melancholy in his voice: "Xiyu, I had a dream yesterday."

Xiyu raised his head slightly, his eyes were full of doubts, and he quietly waited for Liu Xie to continue.

Liu Xie's eyes were a little blurry, as if he was immersed in that dream, "I dreamed of Liu Bei, he cried to me, and I... I was a beggar."

Liu Xie's face showed pain, and his hands trembled slightly.

Xi Yu was shocked, he looked at Liu Xie, and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Liu Xie's eyes were full of confusion and helplessness. He said as if he was talking to himself: "I don't know what this dream means, and I am very uneasy."

Xi Yu was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Your Majesty, dreams are illusions, maybe you don't need to care too much."

Liu Xie shook his head and said sadly: "But I always feel that this dream seems to have a deep meaning. Liu Bei cried to me, but I became a beggar. Does this indicate anything?"

Xi Yu frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, although the situation is complicated now, Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, the Lord of all people, and it will definitely not be like in the dream. Perhaps this dream is just caused by your Majesty's worries."

Xi Yu secretly thought to himself that what Liu Xie said was most likely a dream made up deliberately, but he couldn't expose it easily.

He lowered his head slightly, his expression calm, but he was thinking about the countermeasures in his heart.

Xi Yu knew very well that although Liu Xie was a puppet emperor, he also had his own thoughts and calculations. This seemingly absurd dream language may have a deeper intention hidden behind it.

If revealed at this time, it will inevitably arouse Liu Xie's resentment and alertness, and may even lead to unpredictable consequences.

There was a hint of melancholy in Liu Xie's eyes, and he said slowly: "Whether this dream is true or false, I really miss Liu Bei in my heart. I wonder what his situation is now?"

Xi Yu's heart was moved, but his face remained calm. He bowed slightly and said, "Don't worry, your majesty. I will send someone to pay attention to this matter. Liu Bei is a clan member of the Han Dynasty, so it is reasonable for your majesty to be concerned. I will do my best to serve you." Your Majesty wants to inquire about Liu Bei."

When Liu Xie heard Xi Yu's response, his face suddenly lit up with joy.

He held Xi Yu's hand tightly, his eyes full of expectation, "That's great. Come on, walk with me in this yard."

The two of them walked slowly in the courtyard. The sun shone on them, but it could not dispel the depressing atmosphere in the courtyard.

Liu Xie walked and said softly: "Xiyu, when you have nothing to do, you should come and see me more often. I often feel lonely in this palace."

Xi Yu nodded slightly and responded respectfully: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will always come to accompany your Majesty."

He knew in his heart that Liu Xie's request at this moment was not only out of emotional needs, but also a kind of wooing and reliance on him.

Liu Xie and Xi Yu continued to walk in the yard. Liu Xie turned his head slightly and asked, "Xi Yu, is there anything new recently?"

Xiyu pondered for a moment and replied: "Your Majesty, there has been some movement in Xianbei recently. Although I did not interfere intentionally, after all, the surrounding areas need to be stabilized. I have sent people to pay close attention and made some corresponding arrangements."

Liu Xie stopped and nodded slightly, with admiration in his eyes, "You did the right thing. Only when the surrounding area is stable can I feel at ease. The situation in the world is turbulent, and the forces of all parties are complicated. If you are not careful, it will cause chaos. I am very pleased that you have the overall situation in mind.”

Xi Yu quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty is flattering me. I am just doing my duty as a minister, sharing your Majesty's worries and seeking peace for the world."

Liu Xie sighed softly, "When will the world be truly peaceful..." He looked into the distance, his eyes full of worry and expectation.

Liu Xie stood in the courtyard, and his thoughts suddenly drifted to the card game.

A trace of interest flashed in his eyes, and he turned to Xi Yu and said, "I suddenly thought of playing cards. Xi Yu, would you like to play a game with me?"

Xi Yu was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "Your Majesty is so elegant, I will accompany you."

Liu Xie's face showed joy and he immediately ordered the eunuch beside him to prepare playing cards.

Not long after, two young eunuchs hurried over, holding cards, tables and chairs in their hands.

The four of them sat down in a shady spot in the courtyard, and Liu Xie started shuffling the cards enthusiastically.

"Let's see who is the winner in today's card game." Liu Xie said with a smile.

The card game started, and the atmosphere was a little tense for a while. The young eunuchs played their cards carefully, glancing at Liu Xie and Xi Yu from time to time.

Liu Xie was fully focused, sometimes frowning in thought, sometimes smiling.

Xi Yu played his cards carefully. He didn't want to lose face by beating Liu Xie, but he also couldn't lose too obviously to show his deliberateness.

The sun shines through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled light and shadow on the card table.

The game continued in a tense and delicate atmosphere. Liu Xie sometimes beamed with joy because he played a good hand of cards.

Sometimes he frowned slightly because the situation was unfavorable.

Xi Yu always maintained a just right expression, neither overly ostentatious nor boring.

The two young eunuchs were even more cautious. They knew that this card game was not only entertainment, but also related to their performance in front of the emperor.

Every time a card is played, it is carefully thought out, for fear of making mistakes.

As the card game progressed, Liu Xie's mood seemed to gradually relax.

"Xiyu, this card game is like life, unpredictable." Liu Xie said with emotion.

Xi Yu nodded slightly, "What your Majesty said is absolutely true. Life is like a card game, full of unknowns and challenges."

Liu Xie smiled slightly, "Then what do you think we should do in this world of cards?"

Xi Yu's heart trembled, and he realized that the emperor was testing him. He pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Your Majesty, in the affairs of the world, we need to judge the situation and play our cards carefully. Only with kindness as the foundation and wisdom as the strategy can we find stability in this complicated situation."

Liu Xie listened and nodded thoughtfully.

The card game continued, and a different kind of tranquility and tension filled the courtyard. This card game seems to have become a unique stage for communication and competition between the emperor and his ministers.

The card game came to an end unknowingly, the sun gradually rose, and it was time to eat.

Liu Xie put down the cards in his hand before he finished, looked at Xi Yu, and said with a smile: "Xi Yu, please stay and have dinner with me today. I am very happy today."

Xi Yu quickly stood up, saluted respectfully and said, "Your Majesty is so kind, I am deeply grateful."

Soon, sumptuous meals were served.

Liu Xie and Xi Yu sat opposite each other, while two young eunuchs were waiting carefully on the side.

Liu Xie's face was filled with a joyful smile, as if he had temporarily forgotten the troubles and pressure in the court.

"Today's card game was so enjoyable. I haven't been so relaxed for a long time." Liu Xie said as he picked up a dish and put it into his mouth.

Xi Yu nodded slightly, "Your Majesty can enjoy a moment of joy, it is really a blessing for us."

The atmosphere at the dinner table was harmonious and warm. Liu Xie and Xi Yu continued the previous topic while tasting the food. In this moment of tranquility, they seemed not to be the emperor and his ministers, but two ordinary friends, enjoying this rare time. (End of this chapter)