Babel Novel
Making 813
Making 813
The next day, within the palace.
Outside Huston’s chamber, officials gathered.
News of Huston’s agonizing abdominal pains had spread, and all the officials knew about it.
They arrived at the palace early in the morning to pay their respects to Huston.
However, the head eunuch stopped them, explaining that Huston, exhausted from his illness, needed rest and shouldn’t be disturbed.
So, the officials waited outside the chamber, not daring to intrude
However, there were a few people who were able to enter inside
For instance, Princess Amy, the army’s commander Yacouba.
And Preceptor Levi.
At the moment, inside the chamber, Huston looked pale and lifeless, lying on his bed.
“Father, how are you feeling?” Princess Amy asked with deep concern.
To the side, Yacouba’s eyes were also full of concern and distress.
Preceptor Levi, however, remained silent.
Looking at his daughter, Huston replied, “Amy, I’m feeling a bit better
Amy then asked, “Father, what did the royal physicians say?”
“Amy, after their diagnosis last night, they couldn’t determine the cause. They claimed they had never seen such a peculiar ailment before. They’re at a loss. They only prescribed some calming and pain–relief medicine.
Huston looked at Amy and said.
Amy frowned in concern
This was indeed very strangel
Even the royal physicians couldn’t figure it out. A never–before–seen malady?
Amy then turned to Yacouba, asking, ‘General, do you think someone could have poisoned my father?”
With a grave expression, Yacouba replied, “Princess, the sudden affliction and the severe abdominal pain Mr. Franko experienced indeed resemble poisoning symptoms.
“I will order a thorough investigation into Mr. Franko’s meals and daily activities to see if there’s been any foul play.”
Princess Amy nodded and said, “Thank you, General Content © provided by NôvelDrama.Org.
Mr. Franko, Levi said, Tve concocted a Spirit Spring Detoxifying Elixir. Once consumed, it can ward off all toxins. Perhaps you should give it a try.”
As he spoke, he took out a small wooden box from his pocket.
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Then he opened it to reveal a single black pill.
As soon as the box was opened, a medicinal aroma permeated the air.
Upon smelling it, the previously listless Huston perked up, his eyes shining with renewed vigor.
It seemed as if he was suddenly reinvigorated
“Imperial preceptor, quickly, give me your Spirit Spring Detoxifying elixir,” Huston said, his eyes gleaming with desperation as if a starving man had just spotted food.
Imperial preceptor Levi promptly handed over the elixir.
“Mr. Franko, please take it.”
Huston took the elixir, put it into his mouth, and swallowed it quickly.
After swallowing the elixir, Huston closed his eyes afterward, he appeared to be in a moment of deep meditation.
Princess Amy and the general, Yacouba, exchanged glances.
Suspicion clouded their eyes.
They found it hard to believe that the imperial preceptor’s Spirit Spring Detoxifying Elixir could truly render someone immune to all poisons.
General Yacouba turned to the imperial preceptor, asking, “Imperial preceptor, what is the Spirit Spring Detoxifying Elixir made of?”
The imperial preceptor’s eyes flashed with a hint of displeasure. “Rest assured, General. The Spirit Spring Detoxifying Elixir is concocted from the finest ingredients. It has no issues.”
Yacouba said, “Imperial preceptor, even if you used the most precious ingredients, it doesn’t guarantee its safety for Mr. Franko.
Thus, imperial preceptor. I’d like one of the Spirit Spring Detoxifying Elixir to be checked by the imperial physician. Only after his approval can Mr. Franko consume it.”
The imperial preceptor was not happy. He looked at Yacouba and said, “General, what do you mean?
“Are you implying that my Spirit Spring Detoxifying Elixir could harm Mr. Franko?”
Yacouba quickly responded, “Imperial preceptor, I never said that.
“As the commander of the imperial guards, it’s my duty to ensure Mr. Franko’s safety. I can’t let my guard down.
“Anything Mr. Franko consumes must be inspected by the imperial physician first.”
At that moment, Huston opened his eyes and said, “Yacouba, I trust the imperial preceptor. He would not wish harm upon
It was evident from his appearance that after consuming the Spirit Spring Detoxifying Elixir, the paleness on his face had been replace healthy glow. with
Yacouba bowed and said, “Mr. Franko, I was only doing my duty ensuring your safety?
“General, it seems you still don’t trust me. I’ll give you a Spirit Spring Detoxifying Elixir,” said the imperial preceptor. retrieving a wooden box from his robe and handing it over to Yacouba.
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Yacouba accepted the box. Thank you, imperial preceptor. Once the elixir is approved by the imperial physician, I’ll return
After this, Yacouba looked at the emperor and said, “Mr. Franko please rest and take care of yourself. I’ll take my leave
With a wave of his hand, Huston said, “You may leave.”
Yacouba exited the grand hall..
The imperial preceptor also took his leave. “Mr. Franko, I won’t disturb your rest further.”
“Take care, imperial preceptor.”
After the imperial preceptor left, only Princess Amy remained by Huston’s side.
“Father, how do you feel after taking the imperial preceptor’s elixir?” Amy asked with concern.
“Amy, it’s quite peculiar. Before taking the elixir, I felt weak and unwell, but after swallowing it, it was as if a burst of energy revived me. All the discomfort vanished”
There was some excitement in Huston’s eyes.
However, Amy couldn’t help but grow more suspicious. Why did Father seem perfectly fine after taking the imperial preceptor’s elixir?
Was it really like some kind of magical antidote?
This made Amy wonder if father’s intense stomach pain was orchestrated by the imperial preceptor himself.
She couldn’t help but pin her hopes on the old general Yacouba.
She hoped that Yacouba would take the box of elixir so that the imperial physician could find out the truth.
With these thoughts, Amy looked at her father and said, “Father, Im relieved to see you well. I’ll take my leave now. Please
Huston nodded. “Alright, you may go.”
Princess Amy bid her father farewell and left the grand hall.
An hour later, in the Eastern Palace.
Sitting on her throne, Princess Amy asked General Yacouba, “General, did the imperial physicians find anything unusual with the imperial preceptor’s elixir?”
Yacouba furrowed his brows and shook his head. “Princess, about a dozen imperial physicians have examined the elixir, but they couldn’t find anything amiss.”
A puzzled expression painted Amy’s face.
If there was nothing wrong with the elixir, could it be that her father’s sudden illness was unrelated to the imperial. preceptor!
“Princess, could it be that Mr. Franko’s stomach pain is truly a rare illness and has nothing to do with the imperial preceptor?” Yacouba asked, echoing her doubts.
This was also what puzzled Princess Amy.
Amy swiftly replied to Yacouba, “General, my father has always been in good health without any strange ailments.
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“This sudden sickness is too peculiar!”
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She then eyed the box of elixir in Yacouba’s hand and said to Yacouba, “I just can’t believe that there’s nothing wrong with
this elixir”
“General, there’s one more person who might be able to help us clear up this mystery.”
Yacouba looked puzzled “Princess, who might that be?”
The Celestial guest, Mr. Reed, Princess Amy said with a determined glint in her eye