But Su Xuan's real intention was to find out why this harmless "strategist" in front of him was so lucky to meet in such a grand palace in a small alley.
"The imperial doctor is indeed very skilled in medicine, but he can't be said to be making suggestions. It's just a crooked idea that won't make it to the table."
Su Xuan nodded, step by step from shallow to deep.
"Sir, when you were working at your desk recently, did you feel a dull pain in the extra meridian points, accompanied by mental lethargy and slight signs of retching?"
Ouyang Heng didn't show much surprise, as if everything was within his expectation.
"Mr. Su told me all my recent discomforts in one breath, so I had to wonder if Dr. Su had sent someone to follow me."
As soon as these words came out, Su Xuan's slightly narrowed eyes slowly opened. Looking at the other party's playful eyes, he suddenly understood something. A conversation between two smart people does not require too many words or actions, sometimes just a look. enough.
In a moment, Su Xuan's expression returned to normal, he took over Ouyang Heng's words and continued chatting as if nothing had happened.
"Sir, you are joking. This is just a conclusion drawn from your pulse and my observation."
Su Xuan was testing Ouyang Heng, and the other party was testing his true identity. Seeing that Su Xuan could recover from the surprise so quickly, Ouyang Heng's evaluation of Su Xuan rose to a higher level.
"Then, Doctor Su, are my symptoms serious?"
Su Xuan waved his hand.
"Don't worry, sir. It's just mental fatigue. Pay more attention to rest and eat some restorative food. Just in time, I also brought some restorative herbs for your use."
Ouyang Heng handed it over with both hands, took it from Su Xuan and took out some herbs from the medicine box.
"I'd like to thank Dr. Su here, but, Dr. Su, I'm really embarrassed and don't have any cash with me."
"Sir, you are just joking. Originally, every round of inspections at the Imperial Medical Office does not require gold or silver. It is what our imperial doctors should do. If you force it on me, you will look down on me."
Ouyang Heng clasped his hands in thanksgiving: "Then thank Dr. Su, but at least Dr. Su still has to accept this little thing from me. I got it from the temple. The master in the temple said that it can keep you safe."
Seeing that Su Xuan was hesitant, Ouyang Heng added another sentence.
"I don't know if Dr. Su believes in Buddhism or not, but there are some things that I would rather believe that they exist than that they don't exist. Do you think what I'm saying is right?"
Su Xuan pondered for a while, and finally accepted the sachet-like object handed over by Ouyang Heng.
"Since sir, your intentions are so profound, I won't be polite."
Ouyang Heng picked up the herbs and stood up.
"I'm going to leave now, so as not to waste your precious time, Imperial Physician Su."
Su Xuan stood up and said goodbye to each other. When Ouyang Heng walked away, he weighed the sachet in his hand. If some maid saw it, she might misunderstand what was going on between the two of them. How can men give sachets to each other? ? But Su Xuan understood that there might be something special inside this sachet.
"That's all, if anything happens, let's go back to the Imperial Medical Office. I'll find what I'm looking for first, otherwise it won't be easy for me in the future!"
With the reminder from the general and strategist who appeared out of nowhere, Su Xuan could indeed feel that someone was always staring at him, but he did not pay too much attention to this matter. After all, there was no way for him to hide in the palace. People are familiar with the local snakes, and it is better to avoid them than to block them. With such an open heart, Su Xuan is not necessarily afraid.
It was almost evening, and in a hidden warehouse, there were spider webs everywhere. Su Xuan, who was sweating profusely, was holding a fruit similar to lotus seeds, with joy in his eyes.
"Finally found it! Polygala! Hehe."
Not far away from Su Xuan, a little eunuch who was looking after the warehouse and didn't know anything looked at Su Xuan who seemed to be possessed by a demon and said weakly.
"Isn't it just a lotus seed? What's so surprising? There are many more in the box over there."
When Su Xuan heard what the little eunuch said, he immediately rushed to the eunuch, grabbed his hand, and shook it for a while.
"Better? Father-in-law, are you telling the truth?"
The little eunuch who was called father-in-law was very happy. Although he was a keeper of the official warehouse and had no official position, Su Xuan's mouth really made him happy. In addition, Su Xuan's reputation still made him intrusive during the rounds. When he came out, he looked decent, tall, and masculine. Not only did he please the maids, but some of the young eunuchs who were as good as Long Yang also happily discussed in secret how powerful Su Xuan's words were.
The little eunuch turned his head shyly and was reluctant to take his hand out. He could only tilt his head and look south.
"How can I tell lies? Maybe next time when you, the imperial physician, consult you, you won't show it to me. Speaking of which, I have been a little flustered recently. Otherwise, imperial physician, please reach out and feel for me. Is there something there... "
As he spoke, the little eunuch's eyes were as charming as silk. Su Xuan couldn't care less about being disgusted and ran straight to the corner. Unfortunately, the little eunuch hadn't expressed his sincerity yet.
Su Xuan raised a wooden box no more than three inches in size, covered with dust, towards the little eunuch.
"Is it this box?" He said and was about to open it.
The little eunuch made a fuss.
"Hey, Doctor Su, don't be impatient. There's a lock on it and you can't open it at will."
Su Xuan couldn't care less, and tried to pry it open, but couldn't unscrew it. The little eunuch deliberately twisted his waist and came over, leaning against Su Xuan to catch his breath.
"Mr. Su, I will help you open it right now. Can you take my pulse?"
Su Xuan responded extremely perfunctorily.
"Okay, okay, yes, definitely yes, father-in-law, you open it first."
After receiving Su Xuan's promise, the little eunuch's hands and feet were quick. He took out a bunch of keys, picked one and opened it with a twist. As soon as the wooden box was opened, the 'Polygala' in Su Xuan's mouth instantly emitted a burst of medicine. The fragrance covers the damp smell in the room.
Su Xuan chuckled.
"Yes, yes! That's it." After saying that, he picked up the wooden box and walked out, but was stopped by the little eunuch.
"Mr. Su, you are being unreasonable. You just said you would take my slave's pulse."
Su Xuan felt disgusted when he saw the lust overflowing on the other person's twisted face, but he still endured it. More or less, this little eunuch might be regarded as half of his savior in the future, but when Su Xuan saw It is indeed getting late, and the sun will set soon. We must make that medicine before tonight's meeting! Otherwise, your own life safety cannot be guaranteed.
