Chapter 462: Chapter 168 Ji Xun’s Apology_2
He interrupted Jin Xianrong’s praise, "I’m aware of Vice Minister Jin’s condition, but there are so aspects I don’t quite understand, therefore I had soone retrieve the dicinal residue from the concoction Doctor Lu prepared for Vice Minister Jin. I hope Vice Minister Jin won’t take offense."
Jin Xianrong looked at him, not fully understanding the aning of his words.
"I have found traces of Red Xiangxu in the dicinal residue. Vice Minister Jin, the prescription that Doctor Lu prepared for you included a small amount of Red Xiangxu."
Jin Xianrong was utterly confused.
The na of this herb was too foreign to him, and having no knowledge of dicine, he could only offer a blank chuckle.
As if understanding his confusion, Ji Xun paused before continuing, "Red Xiangxu is toxic. It’s inappropriate for inclusion in prescriptions, as long-term use is harmful. As Vice Minister Jin ages, accumulated symptoms will beco apparent, resulting in mory loss and headaches, a disaster of poisoning."
"Using such poison as a guiding drug for Vice Minister Jin’s illness is a losing proposition."
The room fell silent.
After Ji Xun finished speaking, seeing the man opposite him still staring blankly, and not reacting with the anticipated shock or anger, he couldn’t help but feel a bit surprised, frowning as he said, "Vice Minister Jin, did you understand what I just said?"
Jin Xianrong hurriedly nodded, then shook his head.
"Doctor Ji," he carefully chose his words, "this Red Xiangxu or Green Xiangxu you’ve just ntioned, I don’t study dicine and I don’t really understand. But..."
He swallowed, "This prescription being toxic and harmful if taken over a long period, I’m aware of that."
Ji Xun suddenly looked up, "What?"
Jin Xianrong paused, then cautiously replied, "Doctor Lu had already spoken to
about it."
...
The sun slowly set.
The last streaks of dusk faded, the courtyard’s dryness lingering, and the cries of cicadas sneaking through the branches made the sumr evening seem even more serene.
Under the long corridor outside the pharmaceutical workshop, a shadow paced on the ground.
The boy at his side couldn’t help but suggest, "Young Master, perhaps we should co back later."
Ji Xun shook his head.
During the day, he had made a trip to the Board of Rites Office.
Ever since he had confronted Lu Tong about the Red Xiangxu matter at the entrance of the dical Officer Institute a few days ago, Ji Xun had been contemplating whether to report the issue to the Envoy. But after pondering for a night, he decided to first visit Jin Xianrong at the Board of Rites Office.
What Lu Tong said that day at the gate, simply using the remnants and crushed leaves of Red Xiangxu, didn’t violate the Imperial Apothecary’s regulations, for these remnants were ultimately considered "waste
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