The disgraced official I took care of was actually Zhu Houcong's childhood friend.

Chapter 608

"No need for formalities. Go to Grand Secretary Xia's residence and check on his health. See if there is anything wrong with him. If Grand Secretary Xia's body is too hot, prescribe some precious medicinal herbs such as ginseng. If it is too cold, prescribe some gypsum and coptis. You must make sure to get Grand Secretary Xia's body in good condition, understand?"

Zhou Chu looked at the man and said.

With Huang Jin beside him, Zhou Chu knew that Huang Jin was completely on his side, but he couldn't say things too directly. Zhou Chu's meaning was clear: if Xia Yan's body was too hot, he should continue to prescribe some very hot medicines, which would not help. If his body was too cold, he should prescribe some very cold medicines, which would not help either.

In short, they can cure diseases where none exist, and turn minor illnesses into major ones.

"Your subordinate understands, sir. Please rest assured."

Although this man was an expert in poisons, he was also an expert in other pharmacology. As soon as Zhou Chu explained, he understood what the commander in front of him wanted him to do.

"Eunuch Huang, if Grand Secretary Xia refuses to take his medicine, I hope you will urge him to do so."

Zhou Chu looked at Huang Jin and said.

"Lord Zhou, what are you saying? We came with you to handle this very matter, didn't we? This... Doctor, let's go."

Huang Jin led the way, taking the imperial guard disguised as a doctor all the way to Xia Yan's residence.

"His Majesty's oral decree, Xia Yan receives the decree."

After Huang Jin arrived at the Xia residence, Xia Yan, having received the news, hurriedly came out to greet him. Upon seeing Xia Yan, Huang Jin immediately raised his eyebrows and called out loudly.

Upon hearing this, Xia Yan hurriedly knelt down in front of Huang Jin.

"Xia Gongjin lost a bet with Zhou Hengqi a few days ago. As the saying goes, you have to accept your loss. Zhou Hengqi is doing this for your own good. He specially found a doctor to treat your body. Your body really needs to be properly treated."

Huang Jin mimicked Jiajing's tone and repeated these words.

Xia Yan's face turned green upon hearing this. He looked at the tall and burly doctor following behind Huang Jin. Judging from his figure, Xia Yan had no doubt that this was someone Zhou Chu had temporarily found from the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Could such a person really be a doctor?

However, since things had come to this point, Xia Yan knew that nothing he said would make a difference. Xia Yan was well aware that Zhou Hengqi did this because he must have realized that the people who had tried to assassinate him these past few days were sent by Xia Yan, otherwise he would not have done so.

Thinking of this, Xia Yan felt much more at ease. After all, he had sent so many people to assassinate Zhou Chu over the past few days, especially the first time he almost succeeded in shooting a sneak attack.

Everything comes at a price, and Xia Yan knew very well that Zhou Hengqi couldn't just do nothing after she did this. So, let's get him treated. At worst, he'd have to eat poorly, but he could always recover. After all, he was only in his forties and had plenty of time.

"In that case, I'll have to trouble you, doctor."

Xia Yan looked at the Imperial Guards in front of him and said.

"Lord Xia, you flatter me. Let's go inside first, and I'll take your pulse."

The Imperial Guard, feigning a refined demeanor, spoke.

In fact, this person had already noticed from observing Xia Yan that Xia Yan had excessive liver fire and was overheated. Normally, he should eat some foods or medicines to reduce dryness and nourish yin.

For example, eating more pears on a regular basis, or stewing pears in soup, are both excellent choices.

Pears are cooling in nature, but not extremely so; they are more on the warm side. Most importantly, many people have plenty of Yang energy but still experience problems in that area because their kidney water is depleted. Once kidney water is depleted, drinking water won't replenish it; in this case, dietary supplements are usually needed.

Pears are a great food for nourishing yin and replenishing kidney essence, a fact that many people are unaware of, but this member of the Imperial Guard has studied it extensively.

Of course, pears are only suitable for people with sufficient Yang energy and insufficient kidney water. If there is a deficiency of both Yin and Yang, then it is necessary to replenish both Yang energy and kidney water at the same time (emphasis added).