Zhang Chengyan was by no means a foolish or dull man. Under the earnest and persistent persuasion of Wang Decai, he gradually realized that something truly bizarre and inexplicable was afoot.
A person’s temperament and behavior simply do not undergo such a radical transformation in a short period of time without any rhyme or reason. In fact, he had sensed it before; as soon as night fell, certain lascivious thoughts would sprout and run wild in his mind like weeds. When he was with the two beauties from Tujue, he felt as though he were overflowing with endless energy, remaining immersed and unable to extricate himself even through the entire night, developing a profound addiction to the indulgence.
The imperial physicians hurried over. With furrowed brows, Zhang Chengyan ordered them to conduct an immediate examination. The physicians held their breath, examining him with the utmost caution. After a meticulous process of looking, listening, questioning, and feeling the pulse, they exchanged glances and shook their heads one after another.
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