Li You's visit and departure evoked Zhao Tuo's sigh about the passage of time.

More than ten years have passed in a flash.

In the past, the mighty Zhonglang general in the Qin Palace has now become a hermit who pursues the immortal way, and the changes in the world do not make Zhao Tuo feel complicated.

His gaze couldn't help but look at the Qin Palace.

Li Youso, what about the emperor?

Zhao Tuo was worried about the emperor's body, just as the emperor was worried about his body, and soon the elderly imperial physician Ling Xia Wuhe came to the Zhenguo Marquis's mansion.

He was ordered by the emperor to treat Zhao Tuo.

"After being hit by the water Gu, I have already eaten mugwort, artemisia and other things on the way to drive out a lot of Gu in my body, but I am still a little weak during this time."

Zhao Tuo handed his hand to Xia Wuhe to check his pulse, and said the condition of his body.

Xia Wuhe nodded when he listened.

Zhenguohou's face was slightly pale, and his pulse was a little thin, which looked like a manifestation of indulgence.

However, the Marquis of Zhenguo has been in the Yuedi army, so there shouldn't be this problem, and I think it's still this water Gu who is causing trouble.

"The disease of the water Gu lies in the long-term injury. The prince withdrew from Baiyue, and drove Gu out of his body, plus he was young and strong, so he should be fine. The old man prescribes some medicine for the prince, takes it for a while, and he can recover. ”

"Hearing Xia Gong say this, I was relieved."

Zhao Tuo silently looked at Xia Wuhe and wrote down the medical order, and after he put down the pen, Zhao Tuo said in a timely manner: "Xia Gong, I have something to inquire about, and I also ask Xia Gong to teach." ”

Seeing Zhao Tuo's sincere expression, Xia Wuhe couldn't help but be stunned, and hurriedly said, "Prince, please speak." ”

Zhao Tuo waved his hand and let the waiter and Xia Wuhe's entourage leave, and only after there were only two people left in the room did he say in a deep voice: "Xia Gong, I returned to Xianyang this time, and I found that my face seemed to be different. ”

Xia Wuhe changed his color and said, "The prince knows that this matter is a big taboo. ”

Zhao Tuo sobbed and said: "Zhao Tuo knows it, but he treats me now, and he is very kind." I also regard this as my father, and I only wish him well, and if he is sick, I am willing to replace him with his body. ”

Xia Wuhe heard that Zhao Tuo's voice was sincere and sincere, and thought of the emperor's concern for Zhao Tuo, as well as the glorious moment of triumph, he sighed: "The prince loves the heart of the present, and the old man is also clear, but this matter is taboo and cannot be said lightly. If the prince doesn't ask anymore, the old man will be regarded as if there is no such thing. If the prince insists on inquiring about it, the old man will tell one or two, but this matter will also be presented to the emperor, and the prince will be asked to think about it. ”

Zhao Tuo's head appeared in the main hall, the first emperor's obviously darkened face, and the slightly weak voice when he spoke.

He took a deep breath and bowed to Xia Wuhe: "Please also ask Xia Gong to tell him, I wish to know about this matter today." ”

Xia Wuhe felt the sincerity in Zhao Tuo's words.

Knowing that the Marquis of Zhenguo really cares about the emperor's body, he is not even afraid that this forbidden thing will be known by the emperor.

In the entire Great Qin, the only one who dares to take the initiative to step on this minefield is probably the Marquis of Zhenguo.

Xia Wuhe said slowly: "This matter is ...... after the prince left."

Half an hour later, Zhao Tuo stood outside the gate of the mansion and watched Xia Wuhe's car leave.

His face was calm, and it was impossible to see the clues, but the hands in his sleeves were already tightly clenched together.

……

In the Qin Palace, the First Emperor lay on the couch with an expressionless face, listening to Xia Wuhe's report on Zhao Tuo's condition, and Zhao Tuo's inquiry to Xia Wuhe about his body.

Zhao Gao, who was standing on the side, felt a chill on his back when he heard this, and sweat broke out on his forehead.

This brother is too bold, and the emperor's body dares to ask, is he not afraid of committing a taboo and being directly blacklisted by the king?

Zhao Gaoke still remembered that there was a time when the crown prince Fusu cared about the emperor's body and asked one or two, but was scolded by the emperor in public.

If your own son is still treated like this, your son-in-law is even more taboo, right?

However, what Zhao Gao didn't expect was that when the First Emperor listened to Xia Wuhe's report, he did not get angry, but after being silent for a moment, he suddenly smiled bitterly: "He still saw it." ”

"I didn't want to see him as he is now, thinking that I would summon him to the palace when I was in a better state. But this son cares about me, and he doesn't hesitate to ask if he commits a taboo, who can compare with him in the entire court, and I shouldn't live up to it. Zhao Gao, let the Marquis of Zhenguo enter the palace. ”

Zhao Gao was secretly surprised, hurriedly agreed, and ordered someone to pass on the emperor's edict.

In the afternoon, Zhao Tuo received the edict and entered the palace.

Compared with the many inconveniences in the court, this time Zhao Tuo really approached the emperor and saw the emperor's appearance clearly.

"Your Majesty, the minister asked the Imperial Physician today about His Majesty's illness, which is a great crime, and I also ask Your Majesty to punish the crime."

Zhao Tuo pleaded guilty, but his eyes were fixed on the emperor's slightly black and yellow face.

Judging from Xia Wuhe's description, if Zhao Tuo's guess is correct, the first emperor may be suffering from diabetes as later generations.

Sweetness in the mouth, decreased eyesight, edema of the limbs, dark and yellow face, etc., I am afraid that it is already in the late stage of the disease.

Zhao Tuo is not an all-rounder, and he has only heard of the need to control blood sugar and alleviate the symptoms by taking insulin, but he doesn't know anything about it.

With the medical technology of this era, I am afraid that there is no treatment for it.

Incurable disease.

Zhao Tuo's heart flashed with all kinds of trust and favor that the emperor had given him since he entered Qin, and his eyes couldn't help but redden.

The First Emperor looked at him, skipped the sentence of punishment, and snorted: "The dignified General Qin, the Marquis of Zhenguo, who was personally enshrined by me, entered the palace to see me in this New Year, why didn't he even have a smile on his face. Marquis Zhenguo, give me a smile, don't make such a gesture. ”

"Yui."

Zhao Tuo responded, he knew that the emperor should not want to see his performance, so he was busy collecting his mind and tidying up his face.

The First Emperor nodded with satisfaction, and he waved his hand to let Zhao Gao and others go out, and when only he and Zhao Tuo were left in the house.

He said lightly: "Xia Wuhe should tell you about my situation." But I feel okay during this time, and there will be no problem in living for a few more years, there is nothing to be sad about. ”

Zhao Tuo was silent.

The First Emperor felt good about himself, mainly because diabetes was a chronic disease, and the pain and oppression caused to his body was not as good as some acute diseases.

Therefore, he had planned to let Zhao Tuo stay in Baiyue for a while to stabilize the immigration matter, and he was confident that he would last a few more years.

But in fact, most people who suffer from this disease die from complications caused by it, and once complications appear, it is very likely to kill them in a short time.

When he will eventually die, no one can say.

Zhao Tuo couldn't mention "death", so he could only advise: "When the minister heard about this disease, he avoided honey, sugar and other things, and asked His Majesty to avoid eating honey, sugar and other things for the sake of the world." ”

"Huh? Let me not eat these things, Zhao Tuo, Zhao Tuo, you are so bold! ”

The First Emperor's eyes widened, a little dissatisfied.

It is related to whether the emperor's condition is aggravated, Zhao Tuo will not back down, he said: "The minister is for the sake of His Majesty's body, and it is for the people of the world to advise." Minister...... I want the sun in the sky to set a little later. ”

At the end of the words, Zhao Tuo's voice was full of sadness, and he couldn't help the sadness in his heart after all.

The First Emperor's body trembled, and he heard the strong emotions contained in Zhao Tuo's words.

"That's it...... I won't eat it in the future. ”

The First Emperor shook his head, but there was a slight arc at the corner of his mouth.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhao Tuo breathed a long sigh of relief.

Although he didn't know how to treat this disease in ancient times, as long as he didn't eat anything that could cause blood sugar to fluctuate violently, he would delay it a little longer, right?

The First Emperor saw Zhao Tuo's expression in his eyes, and after a little hesitation, he said: "I said before that after you come back from conquering Baiyue for me, I will make you the prime minister and rule the world, and I will do this." However, the assistance of the country, involving hundreds of officials and people, its responsibility is heavy, you just came back and should not take over rashly, when you are familiar with Xianyang for a period of time. In addition, I have another task for you. ”

"Zhao Tuo, you go to be a young man first. This time, I don't need you to come up with anything new, as long as you give me the affairs of the emperor's mausoleum, all the objects in the mausoleum, you Zhao Tuo must look at them and arrange them for me...... A future home. ”

Zhao Tuo said in a trembling voice: "The ministers obey His Majesty's edict." ”

"Well, you can do it, I don't worry."

The First Emperor smiled and spoke.