Lady of the Lord From the East - Chapter 174

Wei Wei naturally heard the servant’s voice, but she didn’t go out, now is not the time.

In the king’s bedroom, the candles made of suet had been lit, the windows were closed, the curtains had been drawn down again, and the air was filled with a lingering and strange smell of medicine that made one feel sick.

But no one cared about it at the moment, their eyes focused on the bed covered by the bed net.

Mirabelle looked suspiciously at the bed that could not be seen inside, and wondered in her heart whether the steward was bold enough to find someone to pretend to be the king to deceive them.

But soon, her doubts were eliminated.

The first manager who came in first opened the bed tent to reveal the patients inside.

He looked very haggard, with withered hair and a messy beard, but he was awake.

Those bloodshot eyes were looking at the group of people in front of them at this time, and the cloudy eyes swept across them like a cold bayonet.

But most of the people he saw didn’t feel the coldness, and instead gathered around the bed with a look of joy.

“Your Majesty, you are finally awake.” The steward was so excited that he didn’t keep his mouth shut. Fortunately, everyone else knew that the king was always in a drowsiness for a long time, but his words did not attract too much attention.

The king looked at his loyal subordinates, his expression softened, and motioned for him to stand aside first, then turned to look at his wives and children.

“What are you doing outside? It’s giving me a headache.”

It was probably because he was given two bowls of medicine. Although his voice was weak, it was not hoarse, and his slow tone made the queen and prince feel uneasy about what he had done just now.

Prince Andrew said embarrassedly, “I’m sorry father, we quarreled with you.”

The king glanced at his young son. He was not very smart, but he was very obedient and obedient. Knowing that this matter probably had nothing to do with him, his face became milder, and then he looked at the other two.

The crown prince was also a little guilty. After all, they violated the king’s orders, and if they really wanted to be held accountable, a punishment was inevitable, but when he saw that the king was all right, he felt at ease.

Queen Mirabelle spoke before the crown prince: “Your Majesty, you haven’t shown up for so many days. I’m really worried about you. How are you feeling now?” come.

The king had just woken up, and he hadn’t heard what she was arguing about before, so after hearing her justification, he just gave a nonchalant “um”, and then said, “Since you’ve seen it, go back, Don’t do it again next time.”

He had just woken up, people were tired and didn’t have much energy to deal with them.

The king issued an expulsion order, and it was natural for others to stay, but Queen Mirabelle didn’t want to leave. She prayed, “Your Majesty, please let me stay and take care of you.”

“No, I have no shortage of people by my side, so you can go back and rest.”

The queen tried to get him to change his mind, but after talking for a while, the king’s face became impatient, and he finally had to leave.

As soon as they walked away, the manager couldn’t help but say, “Your Majesty, you finally woke up, this time really scared us to death.”

The servant in the corner is also nodding, and the country will change if the king does not wake up.

The king didn’t realize that he was in a coma before, he just thought he was in a coma just like before, but looking at the manager’s expression, it didn’t seem to be the case: “How long have I slept?”

“In addition, it’s been almost three days today, and we couldn’t wake you up.” The steward looked grateful: “Fortunately, Countess Williams arrived in time. Thanks to her presence, you were able to wake up.”

“Did she save me?” The king looked surprised. Although he ordered Wei Wei to invite Wei Wei, he only sent someone to invite her out of the mentality of giving it a try. big deal.

The manager nodded: “Yes, the Countess prescribed a prescription for you after diagnosing you. After drinking two bowls, you woke up. How do you feel now?”

No wonder the mouth felt bitter, it turned out to be medicine.

The king felt it, and he was indeed weak now, but he didn’t have the dazed feeling of always wanting to sleep before, and his mind was very clear.

“I think it’s fine, but I’m a little hungry.”

The steward said immediately: “The Countess said that you will wake up tonight. I have already prepared the meal in the kitchen, so I will bring it here.”

Without waiting for his orders, the servant had already gone out.

In the bedroom, the king was carefully lifted up and leaned on the bed. He asked about his condition: “Did she say what happened to me?”

After saying this, the manager’s face changed, and he whispered: “The Countess said that you are poisoned.”

When the king heard this, his eyes froze, but he was not surprised: “I knew it.”

His health has always been very good, and his weakness is too inexplicable. The king has always suspected that he was poisoned or drugged, but because no one could find out the reason for his weakness, let alone know when he got sick. So even if the king sent a lot of people to investigate the matter, nothing could be found at all.

“You go, Countess Williams, please. I have something to ask her.”

The manager reminded: “Lord Count Williams is also there, do you need to invite him to come?”

The king thought for a while, Felix should know his situation anyway, and nodded in agreement.

Wei Wei had known before that the king was awake, and he knew very well that he would summon her and was ready.

It’s just that little Anthony, who hasn’t slept yet, won’t watch his parents leave together. Although Felix has coaxed the child into half-awake, he hasn’t really fallen asleep, so he simply asked the manager if he could take the child with him. .

The reason is also very legitimate: “Your Majesty has not seen Anthony yet.”

According to the blood relationship, little Anthony is the king’s great-grandson, and it is understandable for the king to see him at first sight, but of course this is not the right time.

But the manager also saw that the young master of the Williams family was very clinging to his parents, and he might cry if he didn’t take it with him. The cry of children suddenly appeared in the palace without children, and their existence could not be concealed. , it will be bad if the queens and princes who have not gone far are brought back.

After knowing that the king was poisoned, the steward felt even more unsafe in the palace, especially seeing the queen’s performance today, who did not doubt her steward at first, and inevitably had a different idea.

So after a little thought, the manager agreed to take the child with them. Anyway, such a small child could never understand what an adult said. As long as it didn’t make any noise, it didn’t matter if he took him.

The couple took the child across the corridor to the king’s bedroom not far from the other side.

They did not delay too long, so the servant who went to bring the food had not returned, and there was only a king in the bedroom who was sitting on the bed and drinking water.

Obviously, the two months of being sick in bed did not completely wear away the good body he had exercised. Although he became thin, his foundation was still there. After waking up, he had the strength to drink from a water glass.

Of course, this also has a lot to do with Wei Wei adding herbs that are good for his health to the prescription that Wei Wei gave him.

“Good evening, Your Majesty.”

The couple bowed together and were soon called to the bed by the king.

Compared to just now, his attitude towards them was much more amiable, he looked like he was looking at his nephews (actually grandchildren), and the first sentence was to thank Wei Wei.

“Thanks to you, I can save my life.” The king was not polite. He heard that he had been in a coma for three days and hadn’t woken up, but he was afraid after a while. If Wei Wei didn’t come in time, he would be in a coma for a few more days. I’m afraid I didn’t die of sickness or starvation.

It is no exaggeration to say that Wei Wei was his savior.

Wei Wei: “You are too polite, this is what I should do.”

After thanking, the king did not mention any reward, but because of this, those who were familiar with his habits knew that the gift he was about to give would not be small.

He turned to look at the child in Wei Wei’s arms: “Is this little Anthony? Is he one year old now?”

“Yes.” Wei Wei adjusted her posture so that the king could see his son’s face clearly: “I’m sorry, Anthony is a little sticky, we had to carry him over.”

“What’s the matter.” The king didn’t care, looking at his beautiful face, his eyes were more loving than before: “He is so cute.”

Wei Wei could hear a hint of envy in his words, and knew that he was probably thinking of his two sons, who didn’t have their own descendants yet.

And this has obviously become one of the king’s heart problems, so seeing little Anthony, who is cute and his great-grandson, makes me a little jealous.

After praising the child, the king went straight to the point and asked about his illness.

Since it was the party who asked, Wei Wei naturally said something.

She divided the king was poisoned several times, and looked at the pulse, the earliest was last year, and the latest was about a month ago, and she also said that this medicine should be added to food or drink. let him eat it.

But what kind of poison is it, she can only guess that it should be a complex medicine made by mixing multiple herbs, and the effect is so hidden that no one knows it, it should be a secret medicine that only a very few people know.

“If I can find this medicine, I can probably analyze its composition, which will be more helpful for you to detoxify.”

The king was stunned when he heard the words: “Is my poison still unresolved?”

Wei Wei shook her head and explained: “Actually, it is not completely detoxified. The antidote I prepared did clear some of the toxins, but there are still a lot of residues in your body. It will take a lot of time to get rid of them all. If you can know the composition of the poison , this time can be shortened.”

“Besides, because Your Majesty has been poisoned for a long time, you have hurt your body. You need to take good care of it to restore your previous health. It’s best not to work too hard during the recuperation period.”

The king nodded thoughtfully: “I will find a way to find the poison and give it to you.”

At this time, the servant came back with food.

Because it was always reserved for the king, the food was very painful when it was delivered. It looked very delicious, but the king just knew that he was recruited because of the poisoning of food and drink. At this time, although he was very Hungry, looking at these foods is also a little disgusting.

Even if he knew that the food and soup that he had imported recently were all delivered by his confidant servants who watched and prepared in person.

And because he was given poison, the kind that wouldn’t attack immediately after eating it, so even if the servant could try it for him, he didn’t feel safe.

Wei Wei had no choice but to volunteer: “Then please let me see for you.”

Hearing this, Felix frowned and looked at her, Wei Wei gave him a reassuring look, saying that she had no problem.

The king believed in her the most at this moment. Seeing that she was willing to help to try the food, how could he disagree.

Wei Wei stepped forward and picked up a clean fork that she had prepared more, and picked out a little of each and sent it to the mouth to taste slowly. After a while, she put down the tableware and nodded to the king: “It’s all normal taste, there’s no problem.”

The king dared to eat.

Wei Wei also comforted him: “Actually, you don’t have to worry too much. Recently, your food has to be prepared very lightly, so if you have been manipulated, you should be able to taste it.”

Wei Wei felt that the poison he got was unlikely to be a colorless and odorless variety, because it was completely unnecessary. At this time, Europeans did not drink water but only drank alcohol. The liquor alone could cover up the taste of many drugs, and the same was true for food. It also focuses on various pickled products and barbecued meats with strong flavors. The more seasonings, the better. Even if poison is added, it is almost impossible to taste it, unless there is an abnormality like Wei Wei. Sensitive taste.

The king looked at the food on the tray in front of him. Because it was the sick meal ordered by Wei Wei, it was very light. No spices were added. The seasoning was almost only salt. It’s really unpalatable.

And he drank the medicine before, and there was still a bitter taste in his mouth, so now everything he eats feels like there is a medicinal taste in it, so although he is hungry, he just reluctantly ate some and stopped moving.

The steward wanted to persuade him to eat more, but the king could only give up if he couldn’t eat it.

The servants took away most of the remaining plates, and the king was helped by the steward to lie down. All he needed now was rest.

Wei Wei and Felix naturally said goodbye, but before leaving, she mentioned something to the king: “The herbs I brought are not enough, I heard that the imperial doctor in the palace also has a lot of herbs, maybe there are some that I need. , so can I go see it tomorrow? Also, if it’s not there, I might need to send someone out to get some medicine.”

It is about his own safety, the king will naturally agree, but he still hopes that Wei Wei will not reveal his existence. If it was because he didn’t want someone to stop him from inviting someone to treat his illness, now he just doesn’t want people to know that his illness is cured. , he wants to take the opportunity to catch the poisoner.

So Wei Wei can send someone out of the palace to collect medicine, but it is better not to walk around in the palace.

He said that he would let the imperial doctor pack all the medicinal materials for her to see, and send them to her if she needed it.

As long as there are herbs, Wei Wei nodded and agreed to the king’s arrangement.

The manager personally took them back to the room, and after entering, he couldn’t help apologizing: “I’m really sorry, I didn’t expect the queen to come out like this all of a sudden. Please rest here for a night, and I’ll change your room tomorrow.”

In fact, he wants to change the room for them now, but the suitable room has not been cleaned up yet, and the arrangement was too hastily. Now Wei Wei and the others have an additional identity as the king’s savior. Treat it as a guest.

Wei Wei actually doesn’t like living in someone else’s mistress’s room. Of course, it would be best to change it, so she vaguely expressed that she hoped that the next residence would not have a special host.

The general manager understands and nods.

He left soon, but before he left, he also arranged the accommodation of several maids. In the corridor where the king lived, there was a small room specially prepared for the servants of higher status – after all The people who serve as high-level servants in the palace are usually born from minor nobles – the room is really small, and at most a single bed and a bedside table can be put in a small cubicle, but because everyone here is now I drove away, so a lot of room was vacant. After a little tidying up, every maid could live in one room.

However, after discussing with the maids, it was decided that Karma, the oldest, would be in a separate room because she was stronger, and Penny and the other little maids would live in a room for two, so that they didn’t have to live too far from Wei Wei. Things can be on call.

The steward prepared bedding for them, and even sent a few sets of clothes for the maids in the palace, so that the maids who changed into black and white maid costumes would not be so conspicuous, even if they were caught, the maids in the palace would be less conspicuous. It is impossible to recognize them.

Will rest for the night.

The next day, the headmaster really packed a new room for them, which was a little farther from the king’s bedroom than before. There was no building facing this side outside the window of the room, and they were located on the second floor, and there was a row of trees in front of the window. Without sight, even if someone passes by from the outside, it is difficult to find people living here.

The nobles who lived in such a room in the past probably found it very unpleasant, but in extraordinary times, it was just right for them.

The manager arranged very meticulously. In addition to cleaning the room, things that might be dangerous to children were also put away, and even some popular toys were put in it, which made the couple very satisfied.

It didn’t take much time to change the residence, the luggage is ready-made, just carry it directly.

Not long after changing rooms, Wei Wei saw the imperial doctor who hurried over.

This court physician is very old. I heard that he was born in the church, but his position is not high. He has been invited to the palace for almost 20 years because of his medical skills. It can be said that he is very trusted by the king.

But this time the king’s illness left the imperial doctor completely helpless. Since the king fell into a coma, he searched for information in the royal family’s library, hoping to find a way to treat it, but he didn’t get any results. Until this morning, he listened to the chief steward. He came over and said that the king was awake. He wanted to come and see right away, but was dragged by the chief manager. He took some medicines from the pharmacy and brought them with him. Finally, he arrived at the king’s bedroom and saw the man who had woken up and was drinking medicine. king.

The last bowl of medicine was boiled yesterday. If you don’t keep it cool in this weather, it will easily deteriorate. However, there is no shortage of ice cubes in the palace. This bowl of medicine was put into a jar yesterday and placed in a small bucket full of ice cubes. It was kept in the middle, and after being slightly heated in the morning, it was brought to the king shortly after breakfast.

Last night, the king had lingering fears, and the king didn’t eat much. After breakfast was delivered today, he calmed down. He didn’t ask Wei Wei to help test the medicine. He just let the servant who had a good taste taste it and made sure that it didn’t mean anything. started.

Although the food was bland, it was still a bit tempting for the king who had not had a good meal for a long time. He ate a lot more than yesterday, but his good appetite was discounted when he saw the soup medicine.

Although he didn’t remember what happened when he was in a coma, when he woke up last night, the lingering bitter taste in his mouth was still vivid in his memory.

Fortunately, the king is not a person who is afraid of taking medicine. He gritted his teeth and swallowed it, and immediately rinsed his mouth with the warm water that was boiled and then cooled by the general manager.

The imperial doctor knew that the medicine was the key to awakening the king, and he looked at the bowl with some medicinal juice left, but unfortunately the soup had already been boiled and could not see any herbs used.

But there is no doubt that the king not only woke up, but also had a better spirit.

The imperial doctor asked for a diagnosis of the king. Before he came, he had heard that the cause of the king’s illness was due to poisoning, but this time, he still could not see any signs of poisoning in the king, which gave the imperial doctor a great influence on his medical skills. Doubt.

The manager reminded: “The countess is still waiting for you to deliver the medicinal materials.”

Upon hearing this, the imperial doctor said goodbye to the king and hurried to Wei Wei’s room.

Before the imperial doctor came with the medicinal materials, Felix was discussing matters with Wei Wei.

He wanted to go out of the palace.

Felix didn’t want to leave Wei Wei alone in the palace, but it’s not hard to say that they came to the capital as a secret. No one knew that they were sent to the palace yesterday, but the knight guards and other servants Felix brought can be very good. They all went to the earl’s house. It is impossible for no one to notice such a big movement.

And every time Felix came to the king, he was welcomed by the noble circle. The person who received the news might have already sent him the invitation letter at this time. It would be inappropriate for Felix not to show up.

And since he came to the capital, he naturally had to deal with some official affairs. It was not appropriate to stay in the palace all the time, and it was easy to attract everyone’s attention and expose Wei Wei’s news here.

After thinking about it all night, he decided to go out of the palace.

Wei Wei was very supportive of his decision, and comforted: “You don’t have to worry about us, the guard here is still very strict, and no one dares to mess around with him.”

“I’m just worried, what if someone poisons me again?” Felix felt unhappy when he remembered that Wei Wei tasted food for the king yesterday.

“If I really want to poison, I will find out immediately.” She is very confident in her medical skills.

“And I don’t think I need to hide for too long, the king should be able to catch the poisoner soon.”

Wei Wei explained: “The person who poisoned himself should know the symptoms of his poison, so the person who poisoned him should know that the king will fall into a coma recently. In order to determine whether the poison is working, that person will Trying to find a way.”

“And if she finds out that the king is not in a coma, I’m afraid she will not be able to help it again.”

“She?” Felix caught the point: “Are you talking about the queen?”

Wei Wei nodded, and she whispered about the scene she saw last night: “But when I heard the king woke up, she was the only one who was a little surprised, as if she knew that the king should not be awake at that time. Same, so I think she must have something to do with it.”

Because Mirabelle is so suspicious that she can keep track of the time so accurately, she obviously already knew that the king was in a coma at this time, so she made a special excuse to make a fuss to see the king, and wanted to confirm his identity with her own eyes. In the circumstances, it is even very likely that he wanted to take the opportunity to make another move and send the king directly to see God.

But now it seems that there should be no one of her by the king’s side, otherwise the king will not be able to wait now.

“If it is really her, she will definitely make the next move when she finds out that the king is still awake, and the king seems to be preparing to make a trap, waiting for the prey to fall into the trap.”

As long as the poisoner is found out, Wei Wei doesn’t need to cooperate with the king to hide the news of her being in the palace. At that time, even if she is still left in the palace to treat the king, can’t Felix be open and aboveboard? Move in to accompany her, anyway, there is no Huaxia’s set of rules here, and men are not allowed to enter the harem.

There are many nobles living in the palace.

“So, now it’s up to the people who are poisoned to take the bait.”