Li Dahai was speechless, yet he could do nothing against Tan Xiao. The clever remark that the sun was very round had been his own to begin with; since Tan Xiao was simply imitating him, how could he possibly reproach her?
He Xiaoyao remarked, "Indeed. The severity of any illness in this world depends entirely upon the physician who treats it. When one encounters a doctor who knows how to heal, even the most critical condition becomes straightforward. But if one encounters a doctor who is clueless and has no idea what is happening, then a minor ailment turns into a major affliction that lingers indefinitely and refuses to heal."
The Emperor's illness was actually quite simple: he had simply consumed too many tonics and needed to purge the excess internal heat. However, those two elderly imperial physicians had taken note of the Emperor's pale complexion, weak pulmonary pulse, and shortness of breath, and had foolishly continued to administer qi-tonifying remedies. Naturally, this only aggravated his condition, adding fuel to the fire.
Chapter 131