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Nangong Shuang's heart trembled. Cold Poison? Wasn't that the special condition within her body? How could Li Yingxue suddenly bring this up? Did she already know something?
Qiao Er and Guan Chunyi also looked surprised, not understanding why Li Yingxue had suddenly introduced such a strange topic. The other physicians in the hall wore puzzled expressions as well. A young physician asked, "Miss Li, what is 'Cold Poison'? There are few records of it in medical texts."
Li Yingxue cast a meaningful glance at Nangong Shuang. "'Cold Poison' is a rare condition where the afflicted has an excess of cold energy in their body, resulting in cold hands and feet year-round. In severe cases, the cold energy can even overflow and freeze surrounding objects. This condition is quite unique; there was once a family that gained fame for researching it, but unfortunately... they were exterminated."
The crowd gasped in shock, unsure why Li Yingxue had suddenly brought this up. Only Nangong Shuang maintained her composure, though a hint of alertness flashed in her eyes.
Li Yingxue actually knew about the Cold Poison Physique and even mentioned the Nangong Family's research and their extermination; this was no simple provocation but a clear test!
"Where does Miss Li get this information?" Nangong Shuang asked calmly. "I have practiced medicine for many years and have never heard of such a condition."
Li Yingxue smirked slightly. "Oh? Nangong Shuang doesn't know? It is said that the Nangong Family offended the wrong people while researching this condition, leading to their tragic end. Since your medical skills are so superb, how could you be unaware of these medical secrets?"
The atmosphere in the hall grew tense. The Nangong Family's extermination case had occurred ten years ago, but it remained a taboo topic in the capital. Li Yingxue's public mention of it today clearly had ulterior motives.
Nangong Shuang took a deep breath, her expression still calm. "Since Miss Li has posed a question, I shall do my best to answer. As for the matter of the Nangong Family, I am merely a physician and do not dare to comment on court cases."
Seeing that she did not take the bait, Li Yingxue stopped pressing and simply waved her hand to signal, "Please come forward, physicians, and select from these herbs to create a formula for treating 'Cold Poison.'"
Several disciples of the imperial physicians and young doctors stepped forward to examine the herbs on the table. Nangong Shuang was no less determined; she approached the table and carefully observed each herb.
There were over a hundred common and rare herbs displayed on the table. Selecting a formula to treat "Cold Poison" was indeed a daunting task for ordinary physicians. However, for Nangong Shuang, a descendant of the Nangong Family, this was her forte.
Yet, she couldn't appear too knowledgeable; otherwise, it would raise suspicion.
After pondering for a moment, Nangong Shuang began selecting herbs: ginseng, astragalus, angelica root, cooked rehmannia root, cinnamon, aconite, safflower, Chuan Xiong... These were all common warming herbs effective for treating cold conditions but could only alleviate symptoms for someone with the true Cold Poison Physique; they could not cure it.
The true secret formula from the Nangong Family—recorded in the Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique—required some special herbs like Jiu Yang Grass, Xuan Bing Hua, and Dragon Blood Stone, none of which were among those displayed.
Other physicians also selected various herbs but appeared hesitant. After all, "Cold Poison" was rarely mentioned in orthodox medical texts; they could only speculate based on their understanding of cold conditions.
Nangong Shuang neatly arranged her selected herbs and explained to Li Yingxue: "These herbs can be combined to create Wen Yang San Han Tang, which is quite effective for alleviating cold conditions. As for what Miss Li refers to as 'Cold Poison,' I can only make assumptions based on common knowledge; if there are any inaccuracies, please correct me."
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