The eunuch in charge, Eunuch Cheng, personally went to the Dali Temple to deliver the Empress Dowager's decree.
The investigation was left to Xiao Zhonghua and the Dali Temple, but Emperor Jingxuan's dragon body still depended on the doctors.
Princess Jingning said in a businesslike manner, "Physician Su, please treat my father."
"Absolutely not!"
Imperial Physician Li stopped him.
Princess Jingning looked at him in disbelief. "Imperial Physician Li, why not?"
Imperial Physician Li said seriously, "His Majesty was poisoned by Physician Su's ointment. Before Physician Su is cleared of suspicion, she should retreat and not approach His Majesty."
The other imperial physicians also agreed with Imperial Physician Li's suggestion.
