Ma Chengteng received a message sent by Zhuang Ruolan and stormed out of Yamen, leaving his colleagues stunned and uncertain about what major incident had occurred.
Doctor Zhang arrived quite quickly. He was not familiar with Lady Mo or Lian Dongfang and had been summoned by Zhuang Ruolan, so he acted without reservation.
After examining Yueyao's pulse, Doctor Zhang also questioned Xi Yu and Xiang Wei. He then told Zhuang Ruolan, "The young lady has been poisoned. Fortunately, the method they used was appropriate and there is no danger to her life. However, some poison remains in her body. I will prescribe three doses of medicine first, and then she must be nourished properly." Doctor Zhang had seen many schemes employed by the concubines in the palace, and was also familiar with the tricks of the back house. It was, however, the first time he had seen someone so blatantly target a child.
Zhuang Ruolan was very worried about potential lingering effects.
