Post by Nalbal on Jan 23, 2008 19:07:15 GMT -5
As we've seen in previous episodes, "FeatherDuster" has been bed-ridden several times already, and has been suffering many little discomforts. In his last visit to the Empress (when he requested permission to take winter provisions and supplies to Li Wen and Li Kaigu), he tried to cover a subtle cough which hints to the state of his health.
Now, on the way there, Hongpei has also taken ill (as to how the doctor could have accurately diagnosed his illness as "pestilence" after hearing two symptoms, and viewing the patient from a twenty-yard distance, I don't know). I have grown to adore them but I'm thinking that we will see this lovable pair pass on in the upcoming battle between the two armies.
(And yes... I know that Xue, according to history, met his end long ago, but I am strictly referring to the series only.)
Now, on the way there, Hongpei has also taken ill (as to how the doctor could have accurately diagnosed his illness as "pestilence" after hearing two symptoms, and viewing the patient from a twenty-yard distance, I don't know). I have grown to adore them but I'm thinking that we will see this lovable pair pass on in the upcoming battle between the two armies.
(And yes... I know that Xue, according to history, met his end long ago, but I am strictly referring to the series only.)
I knew he couldn't correctly determine the "sickness" from yards away 
...
And it made for some nice scenes to show that Xue Rengui really does care for Hongpei, but of course he can't let anyone really, so puts up up the annoyance front.