The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

Song Shuwen frowned, and after checking, he quickly came to the conclusion: "Tuoba Tianlong has been poisoned."

Then he turned to the crowd and said, "Please everyone get out."

However, Chen Meng immediately objected: "Let's all stay here, just in case something unexpected happens."

Song Shuwen instantly understood what Chen Meng meant. If he let everyone leave at this moment, if something happened, Hong Gang would definitely put all the responsibility on him.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense. Song Shuwen and Chen Meng looked at each other, both of them with worried and vigilant eyes.

Tuoba Tianlong lay there with a pale face. His breath was weak after being poisoned, as if he might fall into a more dangerous situation at any time.

Song Shuwen took a deep breath and tried to persuade everyone to leave again. After all, during the rescue process, too many people might bring more interference and uncertainty.

Song Shuwen stood in the middle of the room, his eyes quickly sweeping over everyone. After weighing the pros and cons, he said in a deep voice, "Okay, everyone stay. But from now on, no one should speak, so as not to affect my treatment."

Everyone nodded, and a tense atmosphere filled the room.

Song Shuwen took a deep breath and slowly took out the silver needle from his arms.

The silver needles flickered with a faint cold light under the light, as if carrying everyone's hope.

He walked to Tuoba Tianlong's side, his eyes focused and determined. Gently, he inserted the silver needle into Tuoba Tianlong's temple.

At that moment, the room was so quiet that you could seem to hear everyone's heartbeat.

Time seemed to have stopped. Song Shuwen concentrated on feeling the changes in Tuoba Tianlong's pulse, and the silver needle in his hand trembled slightly.

Everyone stared at his every move nervously, not daring to breathe.

Everyone's heart was filled with worry and expectation, wondering whether Tuoba Tianlong could recover under Song Shuwen's treatment.

Outside the window, the wind from outside blew gently, and the leaves rustled, but it could not break the silence in the room.

Fine beads of sweat gradually seeped out of Song Shuwen's forehead, but his hand still held the silver needle steadily, constantly adjusting the strength and position.

At this tense moment, fate seemed to be in his hands.

As time passed, Song Shuwen's expression became more and more solemn. He concentrated on observing Tuoba Tianlong's subtle reactions, and the silver needle in his hand seemed to have life, stimulating the acupuncture points accurately.

Everyone in the room was so nervous that they dared not move, their eyes fixed on Tuoba Tianlong and Song Shuwen.

The air seemed to freeze, with only the sound of people's gentle breathing echoing in the air.

Suddenly, Tuoba Tianlong's body trembled slightly, Song Shuwen's eyes lit up, and his hands moved more cautiously.

He knew that this might be a critical point in the treatment, and any mistake would have disastrous consequences.

Sweat slid down Song Shuwen's cheeks, but he had no time to wipe it off.

At this moment, he had only one thought in his mind, and that was to save Tuoba Tianlong.

After a long and tense moment, Song Shuwen finally slowly withdrew the silver needle. He let out a long breath, and a relieved smile appeared on his tired face.

"Okay, at the moment, the situation has temporarily stabilized." Song Shuwen's voice broke the silence in the room, and everyone's hanging hearts finally settled down.

Hong Gang stood aside, watching Tuoba Tianlong's expression gradually relax, but he felt mixed emotions in his heart.

His mood was extremely complicated. Once Tuoba Tianlong got better, it would be bad.

The possible consequences kept running through his mind.

He was well aware of Tuoba Tianlong's strength and shrewdness. If he was rescued by Song Shuwen this time, he would definitely investigate what happened today in the future.

When he thought of this, Hong Gang felt like a thorn in his back, and the uneasiness in his heart became stronger.

Hong Gang looked at Song Shuwen, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Doctor Song, how many days will it take to fully recover?"

Song Shuwen frowned slightly, thought for a while and said, "I still need to get some medicine, which may take about three to five days. I will go collect the herbs now."

After saying that, Song Shuwen turned and walked out the door.

Hong Gang quickly asked, "Do you need someone to follow you?" Song Shuwen waved his hand, firmly indicating that he did not need to.

Looking at Song Shuwen's receding back, Hong Gang had a lot of thoughts in his mind.

Then, Hong Gang turned to look at the soldiers who had come from the Central Plains, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "You stay here for now, and wait until Chief Tuoba's condition stabilizes."

The soldiers looked at each other. Although they had many doubts in their hearts, they had no choice but to obey the arrangements.

As Song Shuwen walked through the forest, he could feel that there were secret guards following him not far away.

He felt relieved because he knew that with the secret guards there, he could go and collect herbs without any worries.

He walked steadily and focused his eyes as he searched the forest for the herbs he needed. Tuoba Tianlong's condition kept appearing in his mind as he thought about how to better prepare the herbs.

On the other side, Chen Meng was keeping an eye on Hong Gang's every move.

He was keenly aware of Hong Gang's nervousness. His slightly furrowed brows, his clenched and unclenched fists, and the uneasiness in his eyes all escaped Chen Meng's eyes.

Chen Meng walked up to Hong Gang and asked softly, "Hong Gang, why are you so nervous?"

Hong Gang's body trembled slightly, and a trace of panic flashed across his eyes, but he quickly concealed it. He tried to force a smile and said, "How can I be nervous? I am excited. Tuoba Tianlong's illness is getting better, and I am very excited."

But his heart was screaming: "Once Tuoba Tianlong gets better, my plan may all go to waste. How can I not be nervous?"

Hong Gang lowered his head slightly, his eyes flickering, as if avoiding Chen Meng's gaze that seemed to see through everything. He cleared his throat and said calmly, "I'll go back to the tent first."

After saying that, Hong Gang turned around and left in a hurry.

His steps were a little hurried, and each step seemed to be carrying a heavy burden.

As he walked, he kept thinking about what might happen next and how he should deal with it.

I don't know when beads of sweat appeared on my forehead, flashing an uneasy light under the sunlight.

Inside the room, sunlight shines through the window onto the ground, quiet and warm.

Xi Yu tiptoed into Ouyang Linlin's room, his eyes full of concern.

He looked at Ouyang Linlin who was sitting by the window and asked softly, "Linlin, how are you feeling lately?"

Ouyang Linlin raised her head slightly, a faint smile appeared on her face, and a gentle light flashed in her eyes.

"I'm fine, you don't have to worry." Her voice was soft but firm.

Xi Yu frowned slightly, walked to her side, and gently held her hand. "You are pregnant now, you must take good care of the baby. I have found several maids to serve you, just tell them if you need anything."

Ouyang Linlin was slightly startled, and then a stubborn arc appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"There's no need to make a fuss or make a big deal out of nothing. I'm not that delicate." Her eyes revealed a hint of stubbornness and independence, but a warm feeling surged in her heart.

"Linlin, I know you are strong, but you are not alone now. You have to think about our children." His eyes were full of expectation and worry.

She knew Xiyu was doing this for her and the child's good, and she didn't want to make him worry.

"Okay, I'll pay attention. But don't go too far. I can still take care of myself." Her tone softened.

While Xi Yu and Ouyang Linlin were talking, a servant came running over, bowed respectfully and said, "Prime Minister, His Majesty invites you."

Xi Yu was slightly stunned, and the expression on his face instantly became solemn.

He turned his gaze away from Ouyang Linlin and turned to the attendant, asking doubtfully, "Your Majesty, why are you looking for me at this time?"

The attendant bowed his head and replied, "I don't know. I just came here to pass on the message."

Xi Yu turned to look at Ouyang Linlin, his eyes full of concern and reluctance.

He said softly, "Then you have a good rest. I'll be back soon." Ouyang Linlin nodded slightly, with a hint of concern in her eyes, and said gently, "Go without worry. Be careful."

Xi Yu turned around and followed the attendant to leave, thinking to himself as he walked: What on earth did His Majesty want to see me for? Nothing special has happened recently, so why would he suddenly summon me?
His brows were slightly furrowed, his eyes full of thought.

On the way to the palace on horseback, Xi Yu's mind was always full of questions, but he could not guess Liu Xie's intentions.

He looked back at Ouyang Linlin's room from time to time, worried about her and the baby in her belly. The wind blew across his face, but it failed to blow away the doubts in his heart.

Xi Yu rode his horse at a gallop, with doubts in his heart hanging over him like a dark cloud.

Finally, he arrived at Liu Xie's palace.

The palace was solemn and magnificent. Its vermilion gate was tightly closed. Two rows of guards stood at the door, all with solemn expressions.

Xi Yu took a deep breath, calmed his mind, dismounted, and walked quickly towards the gate.

The door slowly opened and Xi Yu stepped into the palace, only to see Liu Xie sitting in the main hall with a calm expression.

Xi Yu hurried forward, knelt on one knee, and saluted respectfully: "Your Majesty, I am Xi Yu."

Liu Xie raised his hand slightly and said in a steady voice, "Stand up."

Xi Yu stood up, lowered his head slightly, and waited for Liu Xie's next words.

His heart was full of curiosity, and he didn't know why Liu Xie summoned him this time.

Liu Xie looked at Xi Yu, his eyes seemed to have deep meaning, but he did not speak immediately.

The atmosphere in the hall was a little solemn for a moment, and Xi Yu's heart couldn't help but rise.

Liu Xie narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a complex emotion.

He sighed softly, with a hint of melancholy in his voice: "Xi Yu, I had a dream yesterday."

Xi Yu raised his head slightly, his eyes full of confusion, and waited quietly for Liu Xie to continue.

Liu Xie's eyes were a little dazed, as if he was immersed in a dream. "I dreamed of Liu Bei. He cried to me, and I... I was a beggar."

A look of pain appeared on Liu Xie's face and his hands were trembling slightly.

Xi Yu was shocked. He looked at Liu Xie, not knowing how to respond for a moment.

Liu Xie's eyes were full of confusion and helplessness. He said as if he was talking to himself: "I don't know what this dream means. I feel very uneasy."

Xi Yu was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Your Majesty, dreams are illusions, so perhaps you don't need to take them too seriously."

Liu Xie shook his head and said sadly, "But I always feel that this dream seems to have a deep meaning. Liu Bei cried to me, but I became a beggar. Does this indicate something?"

Xi Yu frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, although the current situation is complicated, Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, the Lord of all people, and it will definitely not be like in the dream. Perhaps this dream is just caused by the worries in Your Majesty's heart."

Xi Yu thought to himself that what Liu Xie said was most likely a deliberately fabricated dream, but he could not expose it easily.

He lowered his head slightly, his expression calm, but his mind was in turmoil as he pondered over how to deal with the situation.

Xi Yu knew that although Liu Xie was a puppet emperor, he also had his own thoughts and calculations. This seemingly absurd dream language may hide a deeper intention.

If the secret were revealed at this time, it would inevitably cause Liu Xie's disgust and vigilance, and might even lead to unpredictable consequences.

Liu Xie's eyes revealed a trace of melancholy, and he slowly said: "Whether this dream is true or false, I am really thinking about Liu Bei. I wonder how he is doing now?"

Xi Yu's heart was moved, but his face remained calm. He bowed slightly and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will send someone to follow up on this matter. Liu Bei is a relative of the Han Dynasty, so it is understandable that Your Majesty is concerned about him. I will do my best to find out the news about Liu Bei for Your Majesty."

When Liu Xie heard Xi Yu's response, a look of joy suddenly appeared on his face.

He held Xi Yu's hand tightly, his eyes full of expectation, "That's great. Come on, walk with me in this yard."

The two of them walked slowly in the courtyard. The sunlight shone on them, but it could not dispel the vague depressing atmosphere in the yard.

As Liu Xie walked, he whispered, "Xiyu, when you have nothing to do, please come and see me more often. I often feel lonely in this palace."

Xi Yu nodded slightly and replied respectfully: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will come to accompany Your Majesty often."

He knew in his heart that Liu Xie's request at this moment was not only out of emotional needs, but also a way to win him over and rely on him.

Liu Xie and Xi Yu continued to stroll in the yard. Liu Xie turned his head slightly and asked, "Xi Yu, is there anything new recently?"

Xi Yu hesitated for a moment and replied, "Your Majesty, there have been some movements in Xianbei recently. Although I am not interfering intentionally, the surrounding areas also need stability. I have sent people to pay close attention and have made some corresponding arrangements."

Liu Xie stopped and nodded slightly, with admiration in his eyes, "You did the right thing. I can only feel at ease when the surrounding areas are stable. The situation in this world is turbulent, and the forces of all parties are complicated. If you are not careful, it will cause chaos. I am very pleased that you care about the overall situation."

Xi Yu quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am too kind. I am only fulfilling my duty as a minister, sharing your worries and seeking stability for the world."

Liu Xie sighed softly, "When will the world be truly peaceful..." He looked into the distance, his eyes filled with worry and expectation.

Liu Xie stood in the courtyard, his thoughts suddenly drifting to the card game.

A hint of interest flashed in his eyes, and he turned to Xiyu and said, "I suddenly thought of playing cards. Xiyu, are you willing to play a game with me?"

Xi Yu was slightly startled, then nodded and said, "Your Majesty, if you are in this mood, I will accompany you."

Liu Xie showed a look of joy on his face and immediately ordered the eunuch beside him to prepare the cards.

Soon, two young eunuchs came hurriedly, holding cards and tables and chairs in their hands.

The four of them sat down in a shady spot in the courtyard, and Liu Xie began to shuffle the cards with great interest.

"Let's see who is the winner of today's card game." Liu Xie said with a smile.

The game started, and the atmosphere was a little tense. The young eunuchs played their cards carefully, glancing at Liu Xie and Xi Yu from time to time.

Liu Xie was fully focused, sometimes frowning in thought, sometimes smiling.

Xi Yu played his cards cautiously. He didn't want to beat Liu Xie and make him lose face, but he also couldn't lose so obviously that people would think it was deliberate.

The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows on the card table.

The game continued in a tense and delicate atmosphere. Liu Xie would occasionally show joy because of a good hand of cards.
Sometimes he frowned slightly because the situation was unfavorable.

Xi Yu always maintained a just right expression, neither too ostentatious nor dull.

The two young eunuchs were even more cautious. They knew very well that this card game was not just entertainment, but also concerned their performance in front of the emperor.

Every move is carefully considered, for fear of making mistakes.

As the game progressed, Liu Xie's mood seemed to gradually relax.

"Xi Yu, this card game is like life, unpredictable." Liu Xie said with emotion.

Xi Yu nodded slightly, "Your Majesty is right. Life is like a game of cards, full of unknowns and challenges."

Liu Xie smiled slightly, "So how do you think we should play our cards in this world?"

Xi Yu's heart trembled, and he realized that the emperor was testing him. He pondered for a moment, and slowly said: "Your Majesty, in the affairs of the world, we need to judge the situation and act prudently. Only by taking benevolence as the basis and wisdom as the strategy can we seek stability in this complex situation."

After listening to this, Liu Xie nodded thoughtfully.

As the card game continued, a special kind of tranquility and tension filled the courtyard. This card game seemed to have become a unique stage for communication and competition between the emperor and his ministers.

The card game was coming to an end unknowingly, the sun was rising higher, and it was time for dinner.

Liu Xie put down the cards in his hand reluctantly, looked at Xi Yu, and said with a smile: "Xi Yu, please stay and have dinner with me today. I am very happy today."

Xi Yu quickly stood up and bowed respectfully, saying, "Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful for your kindness."

Soon, a sumptuous meal was served.

Liu Xie and Xi Yu sat opposite each other, with two young eunuchs serving them carefully.

Liu Xie's face was filled with a joyful smile, as if he had temporarily forgotten the troubles and pressures in the court.

"I had a great time playing cards today. I haven't felt so relaxed in a long time." Liu Xie said as he picked up a dish and put it into his mouth.

Xi Yu nodded slightly, "Your Majesty, it is our honor to be able to enjoy a moment of happiness."

The atmosphere at the dinner table was harmonious and warm. Liu Xie and Xi Yu continued their previous topic while enjoying the food. In this moment of tranquility, they seemed not to be the emperor and his subjects, but two ordinary friends, enjoying this rare time. (End of this chapter)