But Xiao Liulang was no longer the naive youth he once was; he had developed his own thoughts, his own strategies, and even the cunning necessary for an official.
He lowered his gaze and sighed, "Originally, there was no antidote. However, Jiaojiao once made pills that specifically counteract drugs of confusion. I think they might be somewhat effective."
"Is that true?" the Emperor's eyes lit up instantly.
Xiao Liulang said, "I'll go get them for Your Majesty to try. Jiaojiao's medicines are very safe; they won't harm the body even if they don't work."
The Emperor said with joy, "If it really works, I'll remember your merit."
Xiao Liulang said, "The medicine was made by Jiaojiao; the merit is hers, not your humble subject's."
Despite his words, the Emperor took note of the merits of both individuals.
He had wronged the Empress Dowager Zhuang for many years, and had forgotten some things himself, possibly recalling everything once he took the medicine.