Chapter 212: Chapter 212
This poison is even more toxic than the Yama Powder.
General Zhao glared fiercely at Doctor Liu.
Doctor Liu avoided eye contact, unable to come up with any excuse for a moment.
Pei Shu’er angrily said, "General, as an army medic, you should be treating and saving lives, not poisoning people." ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novelFirｅ.net
"Guards, take this Liu Dahong away and give her a heavy beating. She sought the powder herself, yet thought of harming others, even implicating Doctor Liu."
Pei Shu’er turned her head and saw a man in a dark green brocade robe stitched with gold patterns.
The man’s face was somewhat pale, and even in this hot Daxia summer, he still wore a cloak.
This person, she had saved before.
Doctor Liu cautiously observed the Fifteenth Prince, then ran towards him, reaching out to support him.
"Fifteenth Prince, why are you out? You should be resting quietly with your health."
Pei Shu’er raised an eyebrow, recognizing this person as someone who only existed in memory throughout "Great Yan Medical Concubine."
Because he had already died at the beginning of the story.
Yan Hengjin smiled: "My people are being bullied , so naturally, I can’t just stand by."
This indicated that he intended to protect Doctor Liu.
General Zhao said, "Arrest Liu Dahong and execute her by beating on another day; Doctor Liu’s leaked poison will earn him twenty lashes."
These twenty lashes were already severe enough; if one’s body was a bit weaker, it could be fatal.
However, the way it would be executed depended on the person.
Whether it was more show than action, or action than show depended on the individual.
Finally, General Zhao turned his gaze to Pei Shu’er.
"Pei Shu’er failed to supervise effectively, causing large-scale deaths. Remove her from her overseeing duties."
Once these words were spoken, everyone’s thoughts varied.
Some looked at Pei Shu’er with sympathy, some with reluctance.
But more with mockery and relief.
"Look, wasn’t Pei Shu’er arrogant? Now she’s been removed from her position in less than a day."
"I think if she gets removed now, her future days will be tough. Many people would want her dead."
"Such a big mistake, being removed is justifiable. If she hadn’t caused trouble with the water boiling, she wouldn’t have lost her job so quickly."
Thinking about this, everyone sneered again.
Pei Shu’er said, "General, those people aren’t dead yet."
General Zhao said coldly, "They are doomed."
Pei Shu’er said, "If I can save these people, then could the General not remove me from my position, let me finish building the city wall, and give me a chance for redemption?"
General Zhao shook his head and sighed.
"There’s no cure for the Yellow Spring Powder. Not even Doctor Liu can help. What method do you have?"
Doctor Liu also sneered, "Just because you cured a few people, you think you’re a Divine Doctor. Without the poison formula, how can you possibly develop an antidote?"
"Moreover, these people are already poisoned. They will surely die within the time it takes a stick of incense to burn."
Pei Shu’er smiled, "As long as the General is willing to give me this opportunity."
General Zhao said nothing, but the Fifteenth Prince’s curiosity was piqued by Pei Shu’er.
He looked at this naïve woman with a hint of ridicule in his eyes.
"If you can detoxify these people, I can say a few good words for you in front of General Zhao."
"If not, mere dismissal is too simple. Would you offer your life as penance?"
Pei Shu’er nodded, knowing that the Fifteenth Prince had significant influence with General Zhao.
As long as he spoke up, General Zhao would not remove her from her post, nor pursue punishment.
Doctor Liu watched Pei Shu’er nod and thought Pei Shu’er was a fool.
Seeing that the people were beyond saving, being removed was already showing General Zhao’s mercy, yet she wanted to risk her life to satisfy herself.
The people of Deserted Mountain also looked at Pei Shu’er with worry. Rather than losing her life, they hoped their leader could live well.
Only if she lived would there be hope.
There’s no need to cling to the position of chief overseer to ensure the safety of those in Deserted Mountain.
Even if Deserted Mountain’s situation was difficult, it didn’t matter.
As for others, they were just waiting to see Pei Shu’er’s joke.
Without knowing her limits, thinking only of slightly understanding medical skills, she dared to dream of detoxifying the Yellow Spring Powder.
Thinking about this, everyone’s mockery deepened.
Pei Shu’er would soon understand that some things couldn’t be changed, no matter how hard you tried.
The formula for Yellow Spring Powder flashed through Pei Shu’er’s mind.
Based on the mutual effects of the medicines and the coordination of toxins, the antidote soon appeared in her mind.
Once these formulas were prepared, the poison still wasn’t neutralized.
Doctor Liu coldly laughed, "Still struggling, they’re all going to die."
He laughed again, exposing a set of yellow teeth.
"Pei Shu’er, you won’t be able to cure them. Not even the Divine Doctor could save them once they’re poisoned."
Pei Shu’er ignored Doctor Liu; if one formula didn’t work, she would try the next.
At this moment, Doctor Liu’s words didn’t register in her mind at all.
Her focus was solely on how to concoct the antidote.
Just then, Yinxing cried out, "Young Madam, this prisoner is vomiting black blood, and he’s starting to convulse and roll his eyes back."
Doctor Liu stroked his beard, eyes full of mirth.
"This is already the onset of poisoning, not far from death. Rest assured, if one dies, even if others are saved, you would still be at fault."
"After all, Commander Qian was dismissed for accidentally killing a few soldiers, let alone someone like you."
Pei Shu’er pressed her lips together, speeding up the antidote preparation.
But when she poured the antidote, it still wasn’t right.
As for Doctor Liu, he was done watching Pei Shu’er make the antidote—a futile effort. Watching her was a waste of time.
Pei Shu’er was just crying before the coffin.
All he had to do was wait for Pei Shu’er to die.
Yinxing saw Pei Shu’er working so hard alone and went to help, but she could only watch as she couldn’t actually assist.
Sweat beaded across Pei Shu’er’s forehead, partly due to the heat, partly due to nerves.
She had performed numerous surgeries in her past life, but concocting an antidote , and always being incorrect, was indeed a first.
She finally understood the feat of the original novel’s heroine being able to concoct the antidote and how strong she truly was.
More people started convulsing, rolling their eyes back.
And the first person to roll his eyes had already tilted his head, completely lifeless.
The Fifteenth Prince wore a wicked and playful smile, though with a hint of disappointment in his eyes.
This drama had no twists, utterly dull.
"Guards, seize Pei Shu’er."
The soldiers had already approached Pei Shu’er.
Pei Shu’er finished the antidote, poured it into the poisoned tea, then tested it with a silver needle.
The silver needle gleamed with a silvery-white light, unlike before when it turned black.
Pei Shu’er’s eyes lit up.
"I have successfully concocted the antidote."