"Yes, it's impossible for us to suffer for nothing."
Listening to their words, Cui Qizhou remained expressionless.
"The imperial court will make a fair judgment on this matter. It won't side with anyone. Please calm down, everyone. Let's first get rid of the poison in your bodies."
Since he had said so, even if the other commoners had grievances in their hearts, they could only hold them back.
"We'll all follow the national teacher's advice."
The king of the Western Regions was quickly escorted away, and the commoners began to get restless.
"But National Teacher, there seems to be no antidote for the poison in our bodies. What should we do?"
It was normal for them to be afraid of death. Shi Muyuan waved her hand: "Everyone, please calm down. The divine doctor has already prepared the antidote."
"But a few days ago, we made the divine doctor angry, and he's still reluctant to come back. Empress Dowager, could you please go and plead for us?"
Facing their expectant looks, Shi Muyuan curled her lips and blinked mysteriously.
"Don't worry. The imperial court won't ignore its people. Just wait for good news."
After saying that, she turned around and left, leaving behind a group of bewildered commoners who hadn't yet come to their senses from her words.
...
Shi Muyuan came to the prison. Looking at the slightly drunk man inside, she shook her head helplessly: "Divine doctor, please come out with us quickly. You've suffered a lot these days."
Hearing this, the divine doctor suddenly sobered up, with disbelief on his face: "It's over so soon? Has the king of the Western Regions been captured?"
"Of course. Now all the commoners are waiting for you to save them. They can't wait for you to go back quickly."
The divine doctor pouted and looked at the wine jar beside him reluctantly.
"Maybe I'd better stay here for a few more days. I still feel a bit angry and can't forgive them so quickly."
As soon as he said this, everyone around burst into laughter.
Shi Muyuan shook the wine jar in her hand: "It seems that the divine doctor doesn't want this new wine at all. Well, there's nothing I can do. I can only give it to your cellmate next door. It's best to give this wine to someone who appreciates it."
Saying that, she was about to walk towards the next cell, but just as she lifted her leg, the divine doctor rushed up in a hurry: "Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager, you can't say that. Even if you give it to that kid next door, all he knows is about wine. He can't help you with other things. I'm different. I can help you detoxify those commoners."
Xiao Xiao couldn't help laughing, but was met with a disdainful look from the divine doctor.
"What are you laughing at? Am I not telling the truth?"
Shi Muyuan gave Xiao Xiao a slight look, and she held back her laughter.
"Please forgive me, divine doctor. I just thought of something funny. Please continue."
The divine doctor blew his beard and stared angrily. He didn't expect this junior to be so disrespectful to him.
He snorted coldly, obviously throwing a tantrum like an old child.
But what was urgent was the safety of the commoners. She said: "The divine doctor is right. After careful consideration, this wine is best in your hands. There's no one else in the world who can appreciate its taste."
Since there was already a way out, San Qi naturally wouldn't hold on to the previous matter.
"That's more like it. Actually, it's not impossible for me to go out, but the Empress Dowager has to promise that I can drink such good wine every day."
Xiao Xiao twitched the corner of her mouth. There were not many people in the world who dared to make conditions with the Empress Dowager. This divine doctor was one of the brave ones. Fortunately, her mistress was in a good mood now and wouldn't easily lose her temper over a small matter.
"It's not a big deal to meet the divine doctor's condition. But if you don't go out quickly to save the commoners, you may not be able to drink such good wine in the future."
Hearing this, the divine doctor immediately walked out quickly, tightly holding the prescription for the antidote in his hand.
Hearing the voices from next door, the man who was first captured became restless.
"Empress Dowager, since the divine doctor can go out, can I go out too?"
"What kind of status do you have? You're just a dog sent by the enemy country with impure motives. You still want to go out? It's just a pipe dream."
After saying that, Xiao Xiao asked someone to close the prison door even tighter.
The man could only watch their departing figures helplessly.
As soon as the divine doctor walked into the epidemic area, a large crowd rushed towards him one after another.
"Divine doctor, you're finally back. Please save us. We already know our mistakes. We were disrespectful to you before. We're willing to work like oxen and horses to make up for it for the rest of our lives."
"Yes, we were misled by bad people before and did such things. You can beat or scold us as you like, but our children are innocent. Even if the divine doctor doesn't save our lives, we hope you can save our children's lives."
The people who were speaking were all holding a child in their arms. Seeing their haggard looks, the divine doctor couldn't help but be touched. Before he could say anything, he was suddenly interrupted.
"It's not impossible for the divine doctor to forgive you. I've already investigated. You used to be wealthy families in Changjing City. The divine doctor has saved your lives. What can you do to repay him?"
The few people were stunned. Obviously, they didn't expect the Empress Dowager to get involved in such a matter.
But now, saving their lives was the most important thing. As long as they could keep their lives, the money was just a small thing.
So, alas, a noble lady in brocade took off her bracelet and wanted to put it on the divine doctor's hand.
As soon as she made such a move, the divine doctor took several steps back in fright.
He blew his beard and stared angrily, looking at the noble lady warily.
"What do you mean? Do you think I'm such a shallow person who can be bribed by your so - called gold and silver treasures?"
As soon as he said this, the people who were still going to give the divine doctor silver notes silently put away their money.
But as they carefully thought about what the Empress Dowager had just said, wasn't that what she meant?
Some people were just straightforward and naturally asked such a question.
"Empress Dowager, weren't you hinting at us to give the divine doctor money? We can understand this. After all, doctors need money to treat patients."
Shi Muyuan rolled her eyes.
"What I meant was for you to buy wine for the divine doctor. The divine doctor has never liked such money. He's dedicated to researching medicine. The only things he loves in his life are medicine and wine."
Since the hint was so obvious, if they still didn't understand, they might as well have lived in vain for so many years.
The noble lady blushed and put the bracelet back.
"Sorry, we misunderstood. Divine doctor, rest assured. If you can really save us, our Luo family in the south of the city will cover all your wine for the rest of your life."
Seemingly unhappy that this person had spoken first, another person rushed to say...