I relied on a system to prolong my life in ancient times.

Chapter 417 One Month

"I'm sorry, Jin, are you in pain? It must hurt a lot, right?"

Looking at the anxious woman in front of him, Lu Zhijin felt a warmth in his heart. He reached out and touched the beautiful face that he had missed for a year and that was etched in his heart: "A-Yue, I'm fine, don't worry."

"Ah Jin." Xiao Siyue's voice was full of longing, and tears involuntarily streamed down her face again.

Lu Zhijin panicked and hurriedly tried to comfort her, saying, "A-Yue, don't cry. Look, I'm awake now."

"Yes, I'm just happy." Xiao Siyue nodded.

Lu Zhijin tried to get up, but after trying for a long time, he had no strength at all. Xiao Siyue saw through his intention.

"Slow down, you've been unconscious for several days and haven't eaten anything. You must be weak. Let me help you." Xiao Siyue said as she quickly helped him up slowly, placing a pillow behind him so he could sit up halfway.

Lu Zhijin couldn't bear to take his eyes off the girl he had been longing for. He wanted to pull her into his arms, but considering that his brother-in-law was also there, he had to give up. He just held Xiao Siyue's hand and didn't let go.

Xiao Siyu, who had been watching the two of them being all lovey-dovey, couldn't help but interrupt: "Zhijin, it's good that you'll wake up. This was really too dangerous. How did you get so badly injured?"

Lu Zhijin gave the two a brief explanation.

The two of them were terrified; Lu Zhijin had almost not made it back.

The Lu family members outside the gate already knew some things from the soldiers who had brought Lu Zhijin back earlier, but it wasn't complete. They didn't know it would be so dangerous. Madam Lu wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and led the imperial physician in.

Following behind were the old Duke Lu and his wife.

When Xiao Siyue saw them come in, she quickly let go of Lu Zhijin's hand and stood up to the side.

"Zhijin, you're finally awake." The old lady was in tears. This was her most beloved grandson. She was so afraid that this child would end up like his father.

"Grandmother, it is your unfilial son who has caused you, Grandfather, and Mother worry."

"It's good that you're awake. Let's not talk about anything else. Let the imperial physician take a look at you first."

"Thank you for your trouble, Physician Zhao."

Physician Zhao examined Lu Zhijin carefully, his expression very grave, which worried everyone present.

"Imperial Physician, how is he? Is Zhijin alright?" Madam Lu couldn't help but ask.

"The general's external injuries are nothing to worry about; he just needs some rest and will be fine, but..."

"But what? Is there still something wrong with Zhi Jin?"

"We have absolutely no clue about the poison in the general's body. This poison is a secret medicine of the Dayong royal family. We have already asked the people of the Dayong royal family, and they said that there is no antidote for this medicine."

Everyone panicked: "What should we do? What harm does this medicine do to the body?"

"This medicine will gradually deteriorate a person's health, damaging various functions. In the first month, a person can still walk normally, but by the second month, they can only be bedridden, and by the third month..." Doctor Zhao said with some reluctance. This medicine was originally a secret medicine specifically for dealing with members of the royal family, causing them to die slowly.

The faces of everyone present were grim, and they understood the unspoken meaning of Physician Zhao: the person would die in the third month, right?

"How could this happen, Physician Zhao? Can you think of a way? Zhi Jin is still so young!" The old lady rushed forward and grabbed Physician Zhao's hand tightly, pleading with him.

Physician Zhao also wanted to save the patient, and His Majesty had ordered them to research an antidote, but there was truly no clue what to do with it.

"Madam, please rest assured, we will work as soon as possible to develop an antidote."

"Okay, thank you, doctor."

Madam Lu was already sobbing uncontrollably. She thought everything would be alright once her son woke up, but why?

Xiao Siyue looked at Lu Zhijin in disbelief, feeling a sudden pain in her heart.

Ah Jin, you'll be alright.

Xiao Siyu looked at his sister with some concern and gently supported her from behind.

Physician Zhao's words struck Lu Zhijin like a heavy hammer. He stood there stunned for a long time, his mind blank, as if the whole world had frozen in that instant. How could this be? How could fate be so cruel? His throat was dry, and he wanted to say something, but no sound came out. He was filled with nothing but confusion and disbelief.

After a while, Lu Zhijin glanced at Xiao Siyue and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Grandfather, Grandmother, please go out first. I want to ask Physician Zhao some questions alone."

"Zhijin?" Madam Lu was very worried.

Lu Zhijin forced a smile: "Mother, I'm fine, you can go out first."

"Alright, Zhijin, you must trust Physician Zhao. They will definitely find an antidote." After saying that, everyone left.

Xiao Siyue was at the very back. She didn't want to go out, so she walked to the bedside and looked at Lu Zhijin.

"Ah Yue, why don't you go out too?" Lu Zhijin said to Xiao Siyue with a smile, but that smile only made Xiao Siyue feel more uncomfortable.

"it is good."

After everyone had left, Lu Zhijin asked Physician Zhao.

"Physician Zhao, tell me the truth, is there any chance that an antidote can be developed for this medicine?"

Physician Zhao sighed: "General, the chances are slim. The Dayong royal family has been researching this medicine for many years, but they still haven't figured it out."

This medicine is of unknown origin and is extremely rare; the Dayong royal family has only used it a few times over the years.

Lu Zhijin felt his heart was dead; perhaps this was fate.

"I understand. Thank you for your help. I only have three months left, right?"

Physician Zhao did not answer, but he was also very sorry. This was the youngest general in their Great Zhou Dynasty, and he had made great contributions this time. Now he was going to die young because of a poison.

"General, we will do our best." No matter what, they will try their best to research an antidote over the next three years.

"Thank you." Lu Zhijin had already given up hope. The Dayong royal family had been researching for so many years and still couldn't figure it out. Could they possibly succeed in just three months?

Those outside were very anxious, and when they saw Physician Zhao come out, they all looked at him.

"Old Duke, I'll go and get some medicine for the general first." The medicine he got was naturally just for treating external injuries.

"Oh, thank you very much, Physician Zhao."

The group looked at each other, unsure of what to do. They were distressed but helpless.

She wanted to go in, but was afraid of disturbing Lu Zhijin.

Despite her worries, Xiao Siyue couldn't resist going into Lu Zhijin's bedroom again. She saw Lu Zhijin sitting on the bed in a daze, and her heart ached.

He slowly approached and sat down on the edge of the bed: "Ah Jin."

Lu Zhijin suddenly pulled Xiao Siyue into his arms with great force, as if he wanted to meld her into his body.

Xiao Siyue hugged Lu Zhijin back and gently rested her head on his shoulder.