The Exiled Villainess and Her Shopping Dimension

Chapter 256

However, they had now encountered something miraculous. Could this disease actually be managed for a longer period? Otherwise, how could Representative Ma still be alive? It seemed that he hadn’t just contracted this heart disease recently but had been suffering from it for a while. Moreover, did he also have medicine to stabilize his condition?

In the Bai Region, discovering someone had heart disease usually meant they didn’t have much time left, as if they had already stepped halfway into the underworld.

The patient would only have time to say their goodbyes to their family and loved ones before passing away. Hence, it was no surprise that the royal physicians of the Bai Region were deeply shocked by what they had heard.

“So, this medicine is a treatment for heart disease?” One of the royal physicians asked.

He eyed the bottle of medicine that Master Ma’s assistant had just administered. His curiosity and desire to improve were high. Seeing medicine for a disease that he himself couldn’t help with made him even more eager.

“There is no cure for heart disease. This is merely a palliative medication,” the young assistant replied.

He was unwilling to let the valuable medicine they had bought from another Region fall into the hands of the Bai Region’s royal physicians. This was to protect the interests of the Hu Region.

Such an action was understandable. Even the Bai Region demanded an exchange when the Hu Region sought treatment methods for their plague. So, how could they simply give this medicine away?

Additionally, this medicine was not produced by the Hu Region but was purchased from other Regions. They hadn’t even deciphered the production formula yet. The Hu Region had to keep importing this medicine, making it prudent to keep it well-guarded. If the Bai Region wanted the formula, it would have to be negotiated separately.

“Is that so? Then regarding this medicine...” The royal physician hesitated, seeing the demeanor of the assistant to Representative Ma.

Even so, he understood that this was related to negotiation and exchange. However, as a physician, the more he learned and the more treatment methods he discovered, the better.

He didn’t care who gained what from the exchange, as it was between Regions and didn’t harm him. If the exchange benefited him, wouldn’t that be a good thing?

“It would be better to discuss this medicine with the actual representatives of the delegation,” the young assistant remained calm.

He remained silent about the medicine, so everyone realized that further questions would be useless. They turned their attention to Representative Ma, who was still lying still. The royal physicians made him more comfortable, and the medicine preparation demonstration was temporarily halted.

The beautiful woman watched the performance of those people with surprise, her brows furrowing. She knew the ambassador had contracted a plague from another Region intending to harm the Bai and Hu Regions, but his symptoms had been suppressed. This shouldn’t have happened.

However, the plague exacerbated symptoms in those with weak bodies. Representative Ma was one of them and might have to sacrifice his life here if he didn’t receive proper and timely treatment.

Heart disease alone was already severe, and if he had another illness, it might weaken him to the point where recovery would be impossible. Yueqian didn’t care whether someone lived or died, but she felt troubled if someone died because of her medical treatment.

Moreover, it seemed that Representative Ma’s condition wasn’t limited to heart disease. From the blood he coughed up, how could Yueqian, who was familiar with using poisons, not know?

She didn’t know the exact ingredients in the heart disease medication mentioned, but she does know that among the main components, there are toxic substances involved.

It was a hallucinogenic poison, causing those who consumed it to feel less pain. However, when combined with the toxic odor in Representative Ma’s blood, which he coughed up, it was the same kind of poison. How could someone with heart disease exhibit such symptoms?

Coughing and then blood with poison... how are these connected?

Could it be that Representative Ma was poisoned first and then misdiagnosed with heart disease, taking palliative medicine that only increased the poison’s accumulation?

Everyone was waiting for Representative Ma to wake up. The royal physicians provided diligent care, ensuring he was as comfortable as possible. The Hu Region’s delegation included a doctor whose original purpose was to learn about medicine preparation, but now he was the only one knowledgeable enough to treat Representative Ma, so he took charge.

“Bring me warm water. We need to wipe him down to help him feel better. Anyone who can’t bear to watch, please leave,” he said with a very serious and stern expression. However, his final words pointedly directed at Yueqian and her attendants.

His attitude toward Yueqian had been poor from the start because she was a woman. In the Bai, Du, and Hu Regions, they had never given much respect to women. Everyone saw women as troublesome in various matters. Additionally, when they arrived at the Bai Region, the initial impression of Yueqian had already been ruined by the Young General from the Du Region.

This further convinced him that women were indeed disasters. Wherever there were women, there was bound to be chaos. Even married women were not exempt and could still cause discord among men.

Moreover, treating Representative Ma required removing his clothing, and it was customary for women not to view the bodies of men other than their husbands. This made the situation more complicated.

He didn’t want women present during the treatment, fearing it could exacerbate the situation and hinder Representative Ma’s recovery. In truth, if the emperor hadn’t specifically stated that she was the one who developed the medicine, he would have preferred the royal physicians to conduct the demonstration without her involvement.

Given the current situation, it was no longer a demonstration of medicine. Thus, he wanted to send this woman far away. Since Representative Ma’s sudden decline, it was obvious that misfortune had come from having a woman around!

“Uh........” The royal physician seemed to understand the Hu representative’s thoughts because he, too, had initially disliked Yueqian. It had taken him a long time to change his perspective, yet deep down, he wasn’t entirely pleased. The more skilled and accomplished she was, the more envious he felt.

Seeing a woman more skilled than himself was considered a great failure! Instead of helping Yueqian, he did not do so, and instead pretended to hesitate.

“Very well. Since I’m pregnant, I shouldn’t be around poison used in treatment,” Yueqian signaled Wan Gui to help her stand. She couldn’t resist leaving with a parting remark that would confuse them.

“Oh, and be careful. If anything happens, the physicians won’t be able to handle it. Moreover, I will expose the use of poison, no matter how much you try to hide it.”

The beautiful woman flashed a malicious smile, leaving the representatives of the Hu Region frowning in confusion, and the royal physicians of the Bai Region even more perplexed.

“Uh, what are you talking about, Furen Mu? This is a treatment; it has nothing to do with poison,” a Bai Region royal physician said, trying to stop her from speaking further, or else she might insult the Hu Region representatives.

However, the Hu Region representatives were already angered. They had just been accused of using poison on Representative Ma. Wasn’t this saying insulting their healer’s heart?

Where did she get the nerve!

Only she knew how to treat people, while others merely planned to use poison?!!

“Hmph! What a woman, speaking such nonsense,” said the physician accompanying Representative Ma, clearly angered by the sudden accusation of poison.

Unable to do anything herself, she claimed others were incompetent. To them, the Bai Region was a small, insignificant realm. They acted grandiose about a single medicine preparation method, which was nothing special, just luck.

In his eyes, visiting the Bai Region was more a punishment. The journey was difficult, and they had to converse with these incompetent people. Upon arrival, they were greeted by an arrogant woman. How could he be happy?

He didn’t care if she was pregnant. Since she dared to speak so brazenly, she must face the consequences! This matter needed a severe punishment, a lesson to teach her to know her place, what to say, and when to keep silent.

"You say that I’m talking nonsense. In that case, just accept the results of the investigation. There’s no need to be so angry. Or perhaps you already knew that this was a poisoning of Representative Ma’s body?"

Yueqian shook her head, pretending not to notice the gravity of her words. This was because she was quite confident. The poison in Representative Ma’s body was the reason for his extreme weakness.

As for heart disease, although there was no cure at this time, there were medications to control the symptoms and prevent severe flare-ups. Most people with this disease didn’t live long because they were unaware of their condition. They continued to consume fatty and sugary foods, neglected their health, and failed to take supportive medications. By the time they realize it, they are already near death.

However, those with heart disease could actually live for several more decades into old age if they received proper care. This included moderate exercise, appropriate dietary control, and adequate rest. This alone could significantly help.

Moreover, in the era Yueqian came from, there were medications to dissolve blood clots to prevent artery blockages, cholesterol-lowering drugs, and anticoagulants, among others, depending on the need. These were not hallucinogenic drugs like the one in question, which was far more dangerous.

Yueqian wasn’t sure if the doctors from the Hu Region were aware of this. She didn’t know if they themselves intended to use this drug on Representative Ma and then conceal the poisoning. However, this drug definitely did not have long-term benefits.

If her prediction was correct, Representative Ma’s disease might have just begun to manifest, but the poison in his body had likely been there for a long time. The person who concocted the drug had mixed poison into it instead of using other forms of poisoning, as no one would be able to detect it.

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