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Most of the reasons stem from this, Qi Xiaomian continued, when the imperial edict arrived in Fuzhou, it caused quite a stir. The local people were the most opposed; with the departure of the Sea Goddess, they lost their protection. At that time, there was a huge uproar, and it nearly led to a rebellion.
Ling Qian stepped forward, stating that she would visit Fuzhou regularly to continue the blessings of the sea. Only then did the people reluctantly agree.
In the following months, Ling Qian indeed did so, accompanied by the Second Prince. They stayed for two or three months at a time until three months ago when Ling Qian's health suddenly took a turn for the worse, and she could no longer visit.
The people of Fuzhou prayed for her well-being; Sea Goddess temples were found everywhere, with families offering incense daily. Her health stabilized but had become considerably weaker than before, and she rarely went out.
Sang Qingxiao interjected at this point, asking whether the Second Prince truly loved her or was merely attracted to her influence in Fuzhou. With such a prominent Sea Goddess emerging from Fuzhou and so many temples being built, surrounding states and counties would undoubtedly be affected.
Continuing this way required little effort; support from coastal territories was almost within reach.
Qi Xiaomian smiled and said, "I have my doubts about that. If he truly loved Ling Qian, he could have asked to be made king, taking Fuzhou as his domain and giving up his claim to the throne. They could retreat to Fuzhou and live a carefree life away from strife. It would spare Ling Qian from difficulties and endless travel."
"But if he does not love her," Sang Qingxiao sighed, "it would be hard to maintain such a relationship without heirs."
Sang Qingxiao sighed again, "A man's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea."
Regarding her sigh, Qi Xiaomian made no comments and continued, "There is actually another reason why the royal family accepted this marriage proposal."
Ling Qian still had relatives in court, specifically Head of the Medical Institute Ling Jiudao, who was her distant uncle. The two families—one in Jingjing City and one in Fuzhou—had long lost contact until Ling Qian presented a medicinal herb that helped Ling Jiudao rise from a fifth-rank physician to Head of the Medical Institute. Only then did their families begin to interact frequently.
"What kind of herb?" Old Vine asked with interest.
Qi Xiaomian shook her head, saying she didn't know but that it was obtained from the ocean. Ling Qian would offer some every time she visited. The royal family had even sent people to search for it but found nothing; only Ling Qian could produce it. Since her illness began, the supply of herbs had ceased, although there were still plenty left from before.
"What effects does this herb have?"
Using this herb as a Medicine Catalyst combined with different ingredients could yield various Medicine Effects. For example, if someone was still breathing despite their injuries and took it quickly, there was an eighty to ninety percent chance they could be saved. If someone was nearing death and swallowed it before closing their eyes, they could gain three days' time to settle unfinished business. If there were deep wounds exposing bone, applying the ointment could result in new flesh growing within months.
"I've heard there are just these three effects," Old Vine said. "I have used the first one on the battlefield before; its effect was indeed remarkable without any side effects."
However, the quantity of this herb was limited; its production was even scarcer and considered a royal secret.
The main task of the Ling Family now was to rely on this Medicine Catalyst to develop more effective medicinal pills.
Old Vine pondered what this herb could be and indeed thought of several possibilities—either rare or completely extinct.
He does have a little in his private stash, all of which comes from the demon clan, and mortals might not be able to consume it.
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