Chapter 37 The palace maid involved
When Wei Weiran led a group of imperial doctors into Guangling Palace, the sun was shining brightly.
The coolness of the autumn morning has not faded away yet, the ground is cool, and although there is the sun, it is still irritating. The pretty face of the concubine has been sunburned, and her whole body is as weak as a fallen leaf, which may wither at any time.
The imperial doctors looked at their ears, nose, mouth, and heart, and they all walked by silently with their heads lowered in tacit agreement.
But there are also a few good-hearted people who are not afraid of death and cast their eyes on Xian concubine for a moment, and then look back as quickly as possible.
When passing by Concubine Xian, he talked to the people next to him: "Concubine Xian looked very beautiful before, but now she is rejected by the emperor because of Concubine Shu and Princess Ying'an. When I look at this harem, Concubine Shu is still the most powerful one. Cage the emperor's heart."
"I think so. So many people in the previous dynasty said that the concubines were charming and deceived the Lord, but no matter how charming they were, when they met Concubine Shu, it was nothing but a small thing. It’s a pity that the Hua family has no future if it has to be reused again.”
The guard in front suddenly spoke with authority: "Watch your tongue, lest you say anything that will make the emperor unhappy and get into trouble. Don't blame me for not reminding you when the time comes."
The crowd suddenly became quiet and peaceful.
There were also a lot less discussions.
Wei Weiran glanced at Concubine Xian, stepped forward and bowed and said: "Concubine Xian, the emperor is soft-hearted. If you are tired and you are soft-hearted, maybe he will not let you kneel down as punishment."
Concubine Xian looked up at Wei Weiran and said, "Thank you for your concern, father-in-law."
Wei Weiran looked at Concubine Xian's indifferent expression, didn't say much, bowed again and left.
All the imperial doctors fell silent when they saw this scene.
Wei Weiran is a popular person in front of the emperor, and even he talks to Xian Concubine like this, which only shows that Xian Concubine is not exhausted yet.
If you offend her at this time, she will probably bite you back.
In an instant, everyone was in awe of Wei Weiran.
After entering Guangling Palace, everyone was silent and knelt down as soon as they entered.
"I would like to express my regards to the Emperor and my regards to Concubine Shu."
Wei Weiran nodded and replied: "Your Majesty, all the imperial doctors on duty in the Imperial Hospital are here. The rest are either on leave to rest or are not feeling well. They are afraid of infecting the Emperor and Concubine Shu, so I took it upon myself to exclude them. ”
The emperor waved his hand: "It doesn't matter, you all, come and see the condition of Concubine Shu."
All the doctors looked at each other and stepped forward tremblingly.
Everyone took a pulse, but their expressions did not dare to change at all, lest they make mistakes.
Wei Weiran glanced at everyone, and his voice suddenly sounded: "Your Majesty, when the slave came in just now, it seemed that Concubine Xian was a little overwhelmed, otherwise..."
He didn't say anything else.
The emperor glanced at him and said seriously: "When did you learn to be so talkative?"
Wei Weiran immediately knelt down in fear, kowtowed three times, raised his head and slapped himself three times.
"This slave speaks without restraint. I hope the emperor will forgive me."
Emperor Qing Ling glanced at him with disapproval and said coldly: "If anyone pleads for Concubine Xian again, kneel with her."
Wei Weiran said cautiously: "Yes, Your Majesty."
Emperor Qing Ling glanced at the imperial doctors and said in a deep voice: "What's the matter? You guys didn't even discuss the outcome?"
Upon hearing this, Dr. Ma stepped forward and knelt down: "Your Majesty, the master of gynecology in the Imperial Hospital must be Dr. Zhao. We really have no solution for such difficult and complicated diseases."
Imperial Physician Zhao was in Guangling Palace at this time, so he knew that Imperial Physician Zhao belonged to Concubine Shu.
Moreover, Dr. Zhao's words just now were clearly protecting Concubine Shu.
In fact, the people that Eunuch Wei called at this time were all the imperial doctors who were close friends with Concubine Shu. If there was anyone from a different camp, it was definitely the imperial physician Zhao.
It's not appropriate to say anything at this time. At the moment of life and death, no matter how discordant the hospital is, they will always share the same tongue.
Emperor Qing Ling was so angry that he swept away the tea sets on the table: "What's the use of raising trash like you? Ah! I can't even cure a small anger attack!"
Everyone lowered their heads and tried their best to hide their heads under their bodies, for fear that if they were not careful, their heads and necks would be separated.
Nanny Chen came in at just this moment: "Your Majesty, your concubine's medicine is ready."
Doctor Zhao immediately stood up, picked up the medicine bowl and smelled it: "A little American ginseng, a little Radix Pseudostellariae, two liang Codonopsis pilosula, three liang Zhigancao, a little Atractylodes, and then add red dates to replenish qi and blood, plus astragalus, Your Majesty, if this prescription is Feed Concubine Shu and drink it. Not only will she recover immediately, but it will at least prevent Concubine Shu’s heart from being harmed.”
Moreover, the medicinal materials he chose have anti-fetal effects and are extremely replenishing Qi and blood. Even if someone wants to find flaws in him, it will be of no avail.
Emperor Qingling waved his hand: "Come, give it to me, I will feed Concubine Shu myself."
Doctor Zhao handed over the medicine bowl respectfully.
Concubine Shu's eyes were staring straight at the palace door. The medicine spoon reached her mouth, but she didn't know how to open her mouth.
Emperor Qing Ling felt sour in his heart. He knew that she was concerned about Ying'an and had no intention of taking the medicine, so he coaxed her in a low voice.
"Yaohe, be good, take the medicine first. Ying'an is being brought here. Maybe something went wrong and it was a little late."
Concubine Shu's voice trembled a little: "Your Majesty, the imperial hospital is so far away. All the imperial doctors have arrived. Ying'an is only in Qiankun Palace. Why is it so slow? Could it be..."
Emperor Qing Ling's face suddenly darkened, and he put the medicine spoon into the bowl with a little more force.
His eyebrows were filled with anger.
"Ying'an is my princess. Anyone who dares to harm her in the palace will not take me, the emperor, seriously!"
Everyone in Taiyuan Hospital immediately knelt down and said in unison: "Your Majesty, calm down!"
Outside the door, a sharp voice sounded.
"The Queen has arrived——"
Concubine Shu wanted to get up, but Emperor Qingling held her down.
When the queen came in, she saw this scene, her eyes were sour, and even Ying'an in her arms was twisting restlessly in the nightmare.
Even though she felt uncomfortable in her heart, the queen still pretended to be gentle and demure.
She asked in a warm voice: "Concubine Shu, when I heard about your incident, I came here immediately. Who knew that I met Cheng Lin and learned about Ying'an, so I executed all the maids involved in the incident in Qiankun Palace. That’s why I came a little late. Please don’t blame me for neglecting Guangling Palace.”
Hearing the Queen's words that all the maids involved in the incident would be executed, not only Concubine Shu's expression changed, but even Emperor Qing Ling raised his eyes to look at the Queen.
Emperor Qingling said solemnly: "It is understandable that the queen does this. You have worked hard to control the harem."
The queen knelt down and saluted, her manner was elegant, dignified and gorgeous, and she had a very good demeanor of the mother of a country.
"Your Majesty, all this is what a concubine should do."
Concubine Shu remained silent.
It was really reckless for the Queen to be so anxious to execute the maid involved in the incident. I am afraid that the Emperor had to think that she was destroying the corpses to protect the concubines.
But the emperor and empress are one, and it is reasonable for the emperor to protect them.
Emperor Qing Ling looked at the queen without saying anything, while Concubine Shu stared at Ying'an without blinking.
But the queen had no intention of sending Ying'an up, and instead said directly: "Your Majesty, it rained when I came here just now. It rained and there was cold. Ying'an is already fine. Why don't we let Concubine Xian come in first?"
Regarding the prescriptions of traditional Chinese medicine, don’t be too fussy, they are unique to the Daling Dynasty~
(End of chapter)