Chapter Thirty-Eight: Quack Remedies

  In the Tang Dynasty, nightlife was non-existent. After dinner and some conversation, Qin Yu returned to his own room, closed the door, sat on the bed in contemplation for a moment, then let out a sigh and took out the hidden treasure chest.

  The things in the treasure chest were brought by Qin Yu from modern times, including more than a dozen pages of scientific knowledge copied from mobile phone documents. If it weren't for the fact that he was bored at the time and wanted to write about tactics, Qin Yu wouldn't have gone searching for materials to download. But now, Qin Yu was very impressed with his own foresight, as it had come in handy.

  Of course, this knowledge is not detailed, otherwise Qin Yu would have fully developed it long ago, but for now, it's enough to deal with Li Shimin.

  Empress Changsun had asthma, and the cause of her illness was not very clear to Qin Yu, but it was likely related to her early childbirth and contraction of wind-cold. As a result, she later passed it on to Li Lijun and Xiao Erzi, as for who else, Qin Yu couldn't remember.

  There are many types of asthma, with complex causes, including allergies and congenital conditions. In modern times, only control is heard of, but never complete eradication.

  There are many folk remedies circulating online, claiming that this or that is effective, but it's hard to distinguish between true and false. However, some of these remedies may have a certain effect in relieving coughs and asthma, as they contain ingredients with such properties. Of course, modern people rarely believe in these folk remedies, as going to the hospital can solve the problem, so why bother believing in those unproven methods?

  But this is the Tang Dynasty, and there are no Western medicines or Chinese patent medicines for people to use. Qin Yu can only rely on that so-called folk remedy, fortunately, this folk remedy really has an inhibitory and relieving effect, otherwise Qin Yu would have insisted on it at the time and would not have loosened his mouth.

  After carefully recalling the symptoms of Empress Changsun mentioned by Li Shimin, Qin Yu chose a suitable folk remedy and copied it down.

  Of course, these are not enough. In order to prevent Empress Zhangsun from relapsing, Qin Yu also explained the precautions that should be taken in daily life and diet, such as pears, which should be eaten frequently, can play a preventive role, of course, they must be boiled in water.

  As for Li Lijun, historical records show that she had asthma inherited from Empress Changsun, but on that day, neither Li Lijun nor Emperor Taizong mentioned it. Qin Yu felt that Li Lijun might not have had an asthma attack yet at this moment. If the inference is correct, then Li Lijun's asthma might also be caused by giving birth too early.

  No matter what the reason is, Qin Yu also explained in the letter that Li Lili should pay attention to her diet and eat less of those raw, cold, greasy and irritating foods. The concern and care between the lines are evident, with a strong flavor of love letters.

  Li Lizi will soon become Qin Yu's wife, so Qin Yu naturally wants Li Lizi to be healthy and well. Since she hasn't had asthma before, it's better to take good preventive measures, who knows, maybe she won't have it in the future either.

  After writing a good letter and checking it three times without any errors, Qin Yu let out a long sigh of relief, having settled another major matter, and then lay down on the bed to sleep.

  No sleep, nothing to do. No women, no computer, no music or movies, nothing at all. What's the point of not sleeping? Counting stars? Qin Yu certainly isn't that bored.

  The next day, Qin Yu got up and hastily ate breakfast before taking the stone to Chang'an. The letter had to be handed over to Qin Qiong, who would deliver it to Li Shimin's hands. Qin Yu didn't have the authority to enter the imperial palace, although he could ask a palace guard or something to report for him.

  Who would have thought that Qin Yu had just arrived at the foot of the mountain and saw a man with bloodshot eyes, a beard on his face, looking like he hadn't slept for ages, with a look of despair. After a slight pause, Qin Yu suddenly realized that this was not Long Sun, but who else?

  "Qin Yunfei! You little scoundrel." Changsun Chong's eyes blazed with fury as he saw Qin Yu coming down the mountain, his anger surging to a boiling point. He pointed at Qin Yu and began to curse him.

  "Humph, which demon dare to insult my young master? Eat my stone fist!" As soon as the stone heard this, he immediately got angry and shouted loudly, raising his big hammer. Qin Yu saw this and quickly pulled him back, "It's nothing, don't you see it's just one person, why bother joining in."

  Shi Tou felt that Qin Yu was right and nodded in agreement, but the words "He Fang Yao Nu" came from Qin Yu's mouth.

  Last night, Qin Yu and others were chatting. Cheng Huailiang mentioned a man who loved to apply lipstick and powder, and walked with a swaying gait. Qin Yu immediately said, "What kind of demon is this?" Shi Tou heard it and felt that the words had momentum, so he remembered them in his heart.

  Qin Yu smiled and stepped forward, clasped his fists together and called out, "Chang Sun brother, is all well with you?"

  Chang Sun-chong came with anger, obviously already knowing about Qin Yu and Li Li's matter. From his haggard appearance, it could be seen that the anger had just been forcibly suppressed by Shi Tou's loud shout, and only then did Chang Sun-chong notice Shi Tou behind Qin Yu.

  That pair of terrifying giant hammers suddenly scared Chang Sun-chung, who jumped up and swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Chang Sun-chung coldly snorted, "Hmph." Apparently, Chang Sun-chung didn't appreciate Qin Yu's feelings.

  "Qin Yunfei, I treated you as a brother, why did you have to snatch my cousin? Today, if you don't explain yourself clearly, don't think about leaving." Zhangsun Chong's emotions were extremely agitated, his body trembling nonstop as he spoke.

  Qin Yu helplessly shook his head, thinking to himself, "At that time, the knife was at my throat, could I have disagreed? You think I wanted to marry your cousin? Hmm, not really, if you exclude her princess identity, it's not like she's not acceptable, the little girl is quite pretty. But, damn, when did I become your brother?"

  Qin Yu let out a sigh and said, "Chang Sun brother, things are not as you think. How to put it... Ah, yes, you and the princess are indeed close relatives. This closeness is not suitable for marriage, or else the next generation will be problematic. You can go check this yourself, then you'll know whether I, Qin, am lying or not."

  Chang Sun was about to open his mouth and scold, but was immediately shut down by Qin Yu.

  "Also."

  "This marriage, although it's said to be arranged by our parents and the matchmaker, shouldn't the two people like each other too? Otherwise, what's the point of getting married if their hearts aren't in sync? Can they even talk about happiness? I've said so much, don't you understand, Eldest Grandson?"

  "YOU!" Long Sun was stuttering, pointing at Qin Yu, so angry that he couldn't speak, wanting to refute, but what Qin Yu said was indeed reasonable and the fact was also true, Li Lijun didn't like him. At this moment, Long Sun's head drooped down, his momentum completely gone, with a look of despair on his face.

  Yesterday, after Zhangsun Chong received the news, he immediately went to the imperial palace to ask Empress Zhangsun. How could Empress Zhangsun possibly reveal the actual situation? She only said that they were not suitable for each other.

  Chang Sun Chong reluctantly went to find Li Lijun again, thinking that Li Lijun was being coerced, and had even thought it through - as long as Li Lijun agreed, he would take her away to elope.

  Unfortunately, a passionate speech was met with a cold response. Li Lixi's straightforward words had a significant impact on Zhang Sun Chong, otherwise, no matter how Qin Yu spoke, Zhang Sun Chong would have counterattacked.

  Chang Sun Chong finally asked Qin Yu to give up Li Li's words, but he couldn't say it out loud. He just stood there like a fool, and at this moment, Chang Sun Chong was disheartened.

  Qin Yu let out a quiet sigh, walked to Chang Sun's side, patted his shoulder and said with a heavy heart, "Brother Chang Sun, why must you be infatuated with just one flower when there are beautiful flowers everywhere? I've always believed that for men and women to be happy and fulfilled, they must have mutual affection."

  "I think of the great Tang Dynasty, where talented people and beautiful landscapes abound. There are countless beauties, Brother Changsun. You should go out and get to know more of them. For example, the Pei family from Hedong is known for producing many beauties. Each one is a national treasure, a heavenly fragrance. If I, Qin, weren't already engaged, I'd also want to go find one or two."

  Chang Sun Chong didn't say a word, remaining silent for a while. He then lifted his head to gaze at the sky, letting out a long sigh. After a moment, he turned to look at Qin Yu, but his eyes seemed somewhat strange. Chang Sun Chong said, "How come your words sound just like those of an old madam from a brothel?"

  Qin Yu's face stiffened instantly, "Damn it."

  "Cut it out, you're going to marry my cousin, and yet you still have the nerve to flirt with my sister? Don't even think about it." Chang Sun spat a mouthful of saliva onto the ground, gave Qin Yu a disdainful glance, then swung his sleeve, mounted his horse, and galloped away.

  "Whatever." Qin Yu gave a thumbs up to Long Sun's back view.

  Qin Yu stood still for a moment, then smiled and said, "Let's go."

  Qin Yu arrived at the Qin Mansion and, after meeting with Qin Qiong, handed over the letter to him. Qin Qiong understood the gravity of the situation and asked a few questions, receiving affirmative answers from Qin Yu. He then immediately set off for the Imperial Palace, where he delivered the letter written by Qin Yu to Li Shimin.

  Li Shimin was taken aback after reading the letter written by Qin Yu, only to find that many of the foods forbidden in the letter were often eaten by Empress Changsun. He suddenly felt great regret.

  Li Shimin showed Qin Yu's prescription to the imperial physician, but the imperial physician didn't know what this prescription was for. There weren't many medicinal materials in it, only one or two kinds, and the rest were either melons or honey. After looking at it repeatedly, he couldn't come up with a conclusion.

  Li Shimin was suddenly furious, of course not at Qin Yu, but at the imperial physician. Fortunately, Empress Changsun intervened in time, and these imperial physicians were lucky to escape disaster.

  Empress Zhangsun took Qin Yu's letter and read it for a while, then suddenly smiled, "This child is also considerate, Your Majesty, no need to verify, just do it according to this child's plan."

  Li Shimin furrowed his brow, nodded, and immediately ordered the imperial physician to brew medicine according to the prescription.

  The medicine was brewed and Li Shimin would naturally not ask Empress Longsun to drink it first, but instead found someone to try it out first, confirming that it was non-toxic before asking Empress Longsun to drink it.

  Although it's not a magical cure, Empress Changsun indeed slept much more soundly at night than before, her chest tightness greatly alleviated, and her breathing also became much smoother.

  Li Shimin was overjoyed at the sight, while Qin Yu's letter had now arrived in the hands of Princess Changle. After all, some of the words were written for Princess Changle. Having read Qin Yu's letter, Princess Changle was so excited that she couldn't sleep all night.