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Li Yingxue stepped forward, examining the herbs chosen by Nangong Shuang, and suddenly let out a light laugh. "Nangong Shuang, your medical skills are indeed impressive. This formula is effective for cold ailments. However, I have heard that to truly treat 'Cold Poison,' a special herb is needed—'Jiu Yang Grass.' Unfortunately, it is rare in this world, and I fear you have never encountered it, have you?"
Nangong Shuang's heart skipped a beat. "Jiu Yang Grass" was indeed one of the key herbs for treating Cold Poison mentioned in the "Heavenly Fragrance Life-Extending Technique." How could Li Yingxue know about it? Did she truly have insight into the secrets of the Nangong Family?
On the surface, Nangong Shuang remained calm. "Jiu Yang Grass? My medical knowledge is limited; I have not heard of such an herb. May I ask where Miss Li learned of it?"
Li Yingxue smiled meaningfully. "I merely came across a mention of it in an ancient medical text. I didn't expect you to be unaware; it seems your medical skills are not as profound as I thought."
Nangong Shuang remained unfazed, smiling lightly. "The field of medicine is vast; I do not dare claim to be an expert. If Miss Li has any insights to share, I would be all ears."
Seeing that she could not provoke an emotional response from her, Li Yingxue felt a twinge of displeasure but quickly put on a smile. "Since we have all completed the first challenge, shall we proceed to the second round?"
Everyone nodded eagerly, anticipating the upcoming contest.
Li Yingxue clapped her hands, and a maid brought forth a plate of exquisite pastries, placing it on the central table. "Esteemed medical experts, you must be hungry by now. Please enjoy some pastries before we continue our competition."
The maid distributed the pastries to the guests, and Nangong Shuang accepted one but did not rush to taste it; instead, she cautiously observed the color and aroma of the delicacy.
"This is my household's newly made 'Yu Lu Cake.' Please give it a try," Li Yingxue said as she personally picked up a piece and took a small bite to indicate that it was safe.
Seeing this, everyone picked up the pastries to taste them. However, Nangong Shuang remained vigilant and did not take a bite.
At that moment, a maid suddenly clutched her stomach and collapsed to the ground in agony. "Ah... it hurts... so much..."
Panic erupted in the hall as guests stood up in shock, staring at the moaning maid.
Li Yingxue feigned surprise. "What happened? Someone come and take a look!"
Several doctors rushed forward to surround the maid. She appeared pale, drenched in cold sweat, clutching her abdomen tightly and looking extremely pained.
"This is acute abdominal pain; it could be food poisoning!" one doctor exclaimed.
Another doctor nodded in agreement. "Yes, the symptoms do resemble poisoning, but we haven't seen her eat anything!"
Li Yingxue pretended to be anxious. "Could it be that there’s something wrong with the pastries? Everyone has eaten them; what if they are poisoned..."
At her words, an uproar ensued in the hall. The guests who had just tasted the pastries dropped their food in terror, some even beginning to panic.
Nangong Shuang observed coolly, seeing through it all. The maid's expression of "pain," though convincing, lacked the dazed fear typical of true suffering; moreover, her supposed "abdominal pain" kept shifting positions—sometimes clutching her left side and other times her right—clearly an act.
This was clearly a trap set by Li Yingxue! First, she had the maid feign abdominal pain to create an illusion of poisoned pastries and incite panic among the guests; next, she would surely call for someone to treat her. If Nangong Shuang stepped forward, she would fall into another trap.
Sure enough, Li Yingxue anxiously scanned her surroundings. "Who can help her? Esteemed doctors, please lend your assistance!"
The doctors exchanged glances with one another, hesitating. After all, with the maid's sudden abdominal pain being unexplained, rushing into treatment could lead to unintended consequences.
Li Yingxue's gaze finally settled on Nangong Shuang. "Nangong Shuang, your medical skills are exceptional. Why not lend your hand to help?"
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