But to Shen Tianshu's surprise, although Lu Ting couldn't hide the surprise in his eyes when they met him for the first time, he quickly calmed down his emotions and even became very polite.
Song Changlin felt that he was just here to make up the numbers, so everything was based on Lu Ting's attitude.
The three of them sat together to communicate about Prince Rui's condition, read the medical records, and discuss treatment methods, and everything went smoothly.
After these few days of communication, Lu Ting was completely impressed by Shen Tianshu.
He said, with the prince's meticulousness and shrewdness, how could he be deceived so easily.
As expected, this Lady Tong is indeed capable.
At this time, he had to be thankful that he had not judged people by their appearance before.
Although Li Zian has not appeared in the past few days, he is called over every night to inquire about the progress and the situation of Lady Tong, which shows that the prince pays attention to this matter.
Therefore, Lu Ting's attitude towards Shen Tianshu changed from being polite and cold at the beginning to becoming more respectful.
When discussing issues, we use the same attitude towards our peers.
Shen Tianshu was keenly aware of Lu Ting's change in attitude, and the communication between the two became smoother.
Song Changlin was the only one who was very carefree. He would come here every day and answer questions when asked, and usually just sit around doing nothing.
Three days later, Shen Tianshu finally formulated a plan for acupuncture and medication for Prince Rui, and felt that he could actually perform the acupuncture.
That night, Lu Ting handed the plan to Li Zian's desk.
Although Li Zian didn't understand medical science, he still read it carefully, raised his head and asked Lu Ting, "What do you think?"
Lu Ting was still a little worried. After listening to Li Zian's question, he thought about it and said, "Master Shizi, this treatment method does make sense from a medical perspective and is also symptomatic. If nothing goes wrong, the prince should have a great recovery." Opportunity can wake up.”
Li Zian heard the meaning of his words, leaned back and leaned on the back of the chair, signaling Lu Ting to continue.
"But practicing medicine and seeing a doctor are different from other things, and many unexpected situations may occur during the process. If this plan is to succeed, 80% of it must be based on Lady Tong's golden needles being effective.
"But no one can guarantee that there will be no problems with this matter, especially the head, which is a very critical part. If something goes wrong... it will not be a trivial matter..."
Li Zian leaned back on the chair, his entire face hidden in the darkness, making his expression unclear.
After a moment of tense silence, Li Zian asked again: "If there is no treatment, how long can my father last in his current condition?"
"This..." Lu Ting was speechless.
It is actually a miracle that Prince Rui can hold on until now. No one dares to say how much longer he can hold on.
It may take another year and a half, or it may be that one day I suddenly die.
Li Zi'an knew this very well, so he didn't force Lu Ting to say it. He changed the topic and asked, "Have you come to any conclusion about the medicinal powder I asked you to study last time?"
Lu Ting immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Reporting to the Master, the little medicinal powder has been studied and tried repeatedly. It has absolutely no harm to the human body, and there is no possibility of it being incompatible with other things. It should be said to be absolutely safe. , I just don’t know what it is used for. If you know the use, maybe you can do more symptomatic research.”
Li Zian didn't intend to say anything. He waved his hand to signal Lu Ting to step back.
After Lu Ting left, Li Zian sat alone in the study for a long time.
He waited until the moon was high in the sky, guessing that Guo had rested, before he came to Prince Rui's room alone.
He dismissed the maid who was keeping watch in the house, and sat on the edge of the bed. Looking at his father, who had a sallow face and thin cheeks, his heart ached.
Li Zian put his hand into the quilt and gently held Prince Rui's hand. It was so thin and shriveled that his nose couldn't help but feel sore.
This was the father who was like a mountain in his eyes back then, the father who could carry him on his shoulders since he was a child, the father who personally taught him riding and shooting skills...
"Dad, tell me, is what my son is doing right now? Should he believe her?" Li Zian held Prince Rui's hand, but his whole body slipped from the edge of the bed, and finally he knelt on the footrest and put his head Buried in my father's dry palm.
Mrs. Guo was not actually sleeping at this time. She planned to come over and take a look before going to bed, but found Li Zian in the house.
She made a silent gesture to the servant outside the door, and stood at the door of the inner room, listening to her son whispering to the prince in the room.
Three years ago, when Li Zian just took over the affairs of the palace, he would often come over to talk to the prince after finishing his work at night. Although he did not get any response, he would tell his father about the things he had done and all kinds of confusion and hesitation. , as if you can get strength and support.
In the past, Ms. Guo often encountered such scenes. She would hide outside and listen quietly every time, without going in to disturb the rare alone time between father and son.
Later, as Li Zian became more and more mature, Guo had not seen her son looking so helpless for a long time.
Listening to the sounds in the room getting smaller and smaller, and finally even choking sounds, Guo could no longer eavesdrop.
She raised the curtain and entered the room, walked to Li Zian who was kneeling in front of the bed, reached out and stroked the top of his head and said: "Good boy, believe me, no matter what choice you make, your father will not blame you. He would just be proud of you.”
Li Zian slowly raised his head after a while and looked at Guo with a pair of bloodshot eyes, his face full of uneasiness and panic.
"Mom, do you think I am doing this right? What if, what if the needle flies somewhere and fails to wake my father up, but..."
Mrs. Guo also leaned over and sat down on the footrest. After many years, she took her son into her arms again, patted his back as she did when he was a child, and asked softly: "Zian, do you still remember what your father was like before?" What?"
"Remember..." Li Zian's voice was muffled.
"I also remember that when your father was young, he was the most heroic prince and the object of admiration for all the ladies in the capital. After being named a prince, he became a good prince in the hearts of the people of Huguang." Guo said. As he spoke, he couldn't help but choke up, "Mom has been married to your father for more than 20 years. I know him best. I believe that if there is a chance to wake up, your father will not be willing to lie here like a useless person." at every turn."
Li Zi'an buried his head deeply in his mother's arms and said in a low voice, "But Lu Ting said that if you don't use acupuncture on your head carefully, you might leave us forever."
"As the saying goes, life and death are fateful. Even without acupuncture, will your father be able to live forever? What's more, in his current state... it's better to give it a try!"
