The Emperor's Prisoner
Episode 46's

The sound of groans of pain broke the silence of the night. The man named Long Jian did not stop screaming until his vocal cords almost broke. "sick! It hurts!" he was holding a hand that felt sore. Sweats pouring down all over the body. His breath was also puffing. The skin on the back of the man's hand instantly appeared strange patches. Like a burn scar. Everyone was arrested in an instant.

"Quick call the healer" exclaimed eunuch Bo in panic. The dayang that was serving Long Jian quickly moved out. The goal is only one to meet the palace healer. His steps were carried through the palace corridor. The distance between the main palace and the healer's residence was not too far away. It only takes 3 minutes to arrive.

The dayang arrived with a sigh. Then push the door of the healer's house with all his might. "Tabib! The healer! Open door!" he knocked on the door of the house repeatedly.

Kriet's!

The dayang took a step back. An old man appeared on the doorstep. His eyes were still narrowed because he just woke up. "What are you calling me in the middle of the night?" asked the doctor in a hoarse voice.

"Yes-Yes the emperor's majesty .." said the lady-in-waiting, making the healer's forehead shrivel.

"What's with the emperor's majesty?" the doctor asked in astonishment. The dayang gulped.

"... suddenly screamed in pain. You have to get there immediately" he continued, surprising the healer. Rushed the healer inside and picked up the required equipment. Then get back out of the house.

"We need to hurry!" said the healer who was persuaded to agree with the lady. The two people walked quickly towards the main palace. It didn't take long for the two men to arrive at the emperor's room. The physician deftly examined Long Jian's pulse. Everyone in the room waited anxiously. The sound of screams from Long Jian rattled out making the healer concerned. His eyes noticed the burn scars on Long Jian's back. His forehead shriveled in astonishment.

"How is the glorious state of the physician?" ask eunuch Bo worried. The healer paused for a moment and released a touch on Long Jian's pulse. The breath sounded.

"Have you ever had a burn before?" ask the healer who was shaken by eunuch Bo.

"No, sir," replied the eunuch Bo, making the physician wipe his dangling white beard.

"It's very strange," he mumbled softly still noticing the scar. The physician immediately removed the silver needle. "Bring the candle here" pointed the physician toward the lit candle. Eunuch Bo took the candle and placed it near the healer. The doctor burned the tip of the needle. Then stab him briefly at the end of the man's fingers. After the silver needle was removed it turned black. The healer's eyes were shocked.

"What happened, doctor?"

"The emperor's majesty was exposed to poison," the healer replied to everyone's surprise.

"Ra-poison?" repeat eunuch Bo stammered who was possessed by a healer.

"This poison is a rare poison. A poison that can only be cured by the person who did it" said the healer sighing heavily. "This poison is not from food but physical touch. It's more like a curse than a poison" the healer continued.

Suddenly Long Jian's body convulsed. The man's blackish bead floated upwards. The doctor immediately acted. He took out a thunder and pierced pierced account needle that held back the rate of poison. A cold sweat poured out looking at Long Jian's condition. Especially the color of his skin that is blue.

"Can't you give me medicine?" ask eunuch Bo expectantly.

"But the medicine I gave him couldn't cure him. It can only stop the poison from attacking faster."

"alright. Doesn't matter. The noble origin felt no pain anymore," said eunuch Bo staring at the concerned Long Jian. Although the man was often rude but nevertheless he was the emperor of this country. The Empire is under his hands. The healer took out two bags of medicine from his bag and gave it to eunuch Bo.

"Give this drug and quickly find out the culprit before the noble body poison spreads quickly," said the healer who is possessed by eunuch Bo. The old man got up from sitting and saying goodbye to the house. Now the atmosphere of the palace is filled with sadness. Although there was someone who was happy for the suffering that Long Jian had experienced.

"Fine eunuch Bo," said the lady-in-waiting to receive the medicine bag from the eunuch Bo's hand. The dayang went to the kitchen.

Eunuch Bo sat in a chair not far from Long Jian's bed. His mind wandered far away. Remembering all the events that might be used as clues.

....

In the concubine Pavilion, Li Jihyun did not stop smiling widely. The girl stared at the crescent moon covered by half a blackish cloud. The breeze blew as hard as blowing on the girl's hair. "I haven't felt the calm for a long time" he muttered propping up his chin on the window frame.

His eyes looked at the view below the window. The concubines and maids who lived in the concubine pavilion seemed to be scattering out. Their steps were moved towards somewhere Li Jihyun could guess.

Geck! Geck! Geck!

"I'm sorry to disturb your highness the great concubine. Have you slept?" ask someone behind the door. Li Jihyun's head fell backwards. He hurriedly changed his expression. Then walk towards the door.

Kriet's!

"What are you looking for me for?" li Jihyun asked as soon as she opened the door.

"Your great concubine there is something serious," said Lien made Li Jihyun's forehead shrivel.

"What's wrong? Tell me!" Lien swallowed.

"Her Majesty the emperor is sick," Lien replied making the deep wrinkles on Li Jihyun sharpen even more.

"You didn't lie to me? How could the emperor's majesty be ill? While his highness had just met me," he said in confusion.

"Ma-Mana maybe I dare to lie to you," Lien stuttered. Li Jihyun sighed.

"alright. I'm going there. So prepare my clothes well," said Li Jihyun, who was taken by Lien.

"Okay noble," Lien replied entering Li Jihyun's room. After washing your face and dressing it simply. Lien helped Li Jihyun choose hanfu. Now the girl has turned beautiful. He prepared to go with Lien to the main palace. The emperor's room.

As soon as it arrived from a distance it appeared that concubines were crowding the door of Long Jian's room. Li Jihyun continued walking while raising her head haughtily. The person there immediately pulled over and bowed respectfully as soon as Li Jihyun passed by.

If you were here, Yona. Are you proud to see me respected by everyone, inner Li Jihyun.

"Welcome, noble concubine," they greeted in unison and still bowed respectfully. Li Jihyun cleared her throat slowly walking closer towards the door of the room. The two soldiers standing guard immediately bowed respectfully.

"We greet the noble concubine," the two soldiers greeted in unison and sounded polite.