Chapter 529 Imperial Palace Secret Recipe
Chen Xuan picked up his brush and began to write.
"Is this guy an idiot, or a lunatic? He's actually writing it. Hurry, look, look!"
Seeing Chen Xuan's actions, someone couldn't help but laugh.
Suddenly, they caught sight of the content on Chen Xuan's paper, and their smiles froze on their faces.
The previous disdain gradually disappeared, replaced by intense shock.
On the white paper, the ink was still wet, but as it fell into their eyes, it carried a sense of awe!
Everyone was somewhat surprised that the young man wasn't speaking and looked over curiously.
They saw Chen Xuan adding the name of a Chinese herbal medicine at the end!
Licorice!
Raw licorice is mild and neutral; honey-fried licorice is sweet and slightly warm, entering the Spleen and Lung meridians. It can be seen in medicinal prescriptions and is widely used.
Yet, such a common Chinese herbal medicine once again shocked those who looked over.
Because, although licorice is ordinary, it possesses another effect: it can alter the medicinal properties. Once this herb is added, the previously highly harmful Chinese herbs for heart patients would instead become the most beneficial medicine.
Poisonous weeds and good medicine underwent a drastic transformation due to the addition of licorice.
This addition of licorice was masterfully done!
In an instant, everyone fell silent.
All of them stared at Chen Xuan blankly, even Elder Huang was visibly shaken.
If the addition of Yu Zhu earlier was described as incredibly wonderful, then this addition of licorice was a stroke of genius!
How could anyone understand medicinal properties so thoroughly?
How could anyone possess such a potent prescription?
It turned out that this young man earlier was not standing on the shoulders of giants, but he himself was a giant!
This was truly formidable!
Su Yunxi frowned. Everyone had been mocking Chen Xuan earlier, but the surrounding silence was unnerving, seemingly starting from when Chen Xuan wrote that herb.
She blurted out, "What about Linglong?"
"I... I don't know... I can't describe it, it's too terrifying!"
Bai Linglong was anxious, unable to find the words to describe it.
At this moment, Chen Xuan handed the written note to Su Yunxi: "Yunxi, whether I can freeload off you in the future depends entirely on this note. You must keep it safe."
Su Yunxi was slightly startled, instinctively feeling the note was very important. Her slender fingers, as fair as white lotus roots, clasped the note in her palm.
Chen Xuan turned to Elder Huang: "Elder Huang, what do you think of this prescription?"
"You... where did you get this prescription?"
Elder Huang's gaze was intense, fixing on Chen Xuan with a burning intensity in his eyes.
Chen Xuan smiled slightly and did not answer.
Bai Linglong blurted out, "Elder Huang, does this prescription have any special origin?"
Elder Huang glanced at Chen Xuan and explained in a low voice:
"If I'm not mistaken, the prescription he holds is a long-lost imperial palace prescription. I only saw it in an ancient text. At that time, the ancient text only recorded the initial few herbs that were harmful to heart patients. I was curious how someone would use such herbs to treat heart patients. It turns out a key ingredient, licorice, was missing."
Imperial palace prescription!
A gasp rippled through the crowd once more.
Their gazes towards Chen Xuan were filled with curiosity. How could he possess such a long-lost imperial secret recipe?
Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow, thinking that Elder Huang actually recognized the origin of this prescription, no wonder he could outperform Elder Lu.
"Elder Huang, what exactly is this prescription?" someone couldn't help but ask curiously.
Elder Huang slowly spoke: "It is rumored that when Zhu Di, Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty, was vying for the throne, he suffered from a heart condition and was at a disadvantage in his struggle for power."
"To treat his heart condition, Emperor Chengzu summoned renowned physicians from all over the realm and spent three years developing this prescription. Since then, Emperor Chengzu not only recovered from his heart disease but also took possession of the imperial seal and ascended the throne. This prescription can be said to have made an invaluable contribution!"
Upon hearing this, the prescription was imbued with a legendary aura.
Everyone looked at the prescription, utterly astonished.
Elder Huang's words also validated the efficacy of the prescription, leaving no room for doubt.
Furthermore, judging by the herbs listed in the prescription, the cost of the medicine was only over twenty yuan, far lower than modified versions.
"Elder Huang, how is my prescription?"
Chen Xuan spoke again.
Elder Huang's face alternated between green and white. He stammered, unable to utter a word.
"Since Su's Pharmaceutical Industry possesses the imperial palace prescription, I shall not disturb you further!"
Elder Huang angrily waved his sleeve and left, looking dejected and embarrassed.
At this moment, in the research laboratory, many people blinked, their gazes occasionally glancing at Chen Xuan.
After a moment, someone finally approached Chen Xuan to inquire about the imperial palace prescription, but was interrupted by Su Yunxi's words: "Everyone, please take a break for now. I will notify you later about the next arrangements."
Su Yunxi realized the importance of the imperial palace prescription and, nervously, took Chen Xuan away from the laboratory.
Seeing Chen Xuan leave with Su Yunxi, everyone was filled with dejection.
They were obsessed with pharmaceutical research. Now that a palace prescription had finally emerged, it was more valuable to them than a large villa!
They wished they could forgo meals every day and thoroughly research the medicinal properties of this prescription.
Su Yunxi led Chen Xuan to her office, locked the door, and instructed her secretary to not allow anyone to disturb them.
Only then did Su Yunxi turn to Chen Xuan and say with concern, "Chen Xuan, this prescription is so important. Will it be leaked if you revealed it to Elder Huang?"
Hearing this, Chen Xuan smiled slightly.
Chen Xuan took a breath and said confidently, "Yunxi, aren't you underestimating this imperial palace prescription a bit too much?"
"Hm?"
Su Yunxi frowned, anxious. "Hurry up and tell me, don't keep me in suspense!"
Chen Xuan explained with a smile, "Yunxi, it's just a few medicinal herbs. The brewing method and the ratio of the herbs, even a slight deviation, will render it ineffective."
Since Chen Xuan dared to write it out in public, he was not afraid of leaks. Even if these few herbs were known to others, it wouldn't matter, as the brewing method and ratio were not written down. One must understand that even a slight deviation would make this prescription ineffective.
Su Yunxi was relieved and then shot Chen Xuan a look, saying, "You made me worry for nothing."
Chen Xuan gave a helpless wry smile.
"Then I will immediately have people conduct clinical trials." Su Yunxi took a breath and turned to leave.
"Wait."
But she was stopped by Chen Xuan.
"What is it?" Su Yunxi frowned.
"Yunxi, even the data in this laboratory has been leaked. The people in this laboratory are already untrustworthy. I think we should find a new laboratory for clinical trials," Chen Xuan said with a look of vigilance.
Su Yunxi nodded in agreement upon hearing this. "That's right, I have a friend abroad who can help with the clinical trials."
Hearing this, Chen Xuan immediately said, "Then I'll send you the complete prescription right away."
"Okay!"
Su Yunxi nodded.
"However, Yunxi, you need to release some news later," Chen Xuan suddenly thought of something and looked at Su Yunxi.
"What news?" Su Yunxi blinked.
"Just say that the imperial palace prescription is incomplete, without the correct ratio of ingredients, and the trials have failed," Chen Xuan sneered a few times.
Hearing this, Su Yunxi's beautiful eyes sparkled, and she teasingly remarked with a smile, "Chen Xuan, I didn't expect you to be so mischievous."