frightfiction Chapter 634: Visiting for a Pulse
Chapter 634: Visiting for a Pulse
The death of Guwaljia Wenyuan did not cause any ripples in the palace.
Just two days later, after Shen Meizhuang in Yonghe Palace, Zhen Huan in Zhongcui Palace also fell ill.
Baizhi went to Yongshou Palace in person to ask for leave.
An Lingrong saw that there were three people missing from the greetings, and still showed concern for the lives of others.
After paying their respects, Concubine Jing stayed behind and called out softly.
"The Imperial Concubine."
An Lingrong led her inside, "Please take a seat, Imperial Concubine. While the children are out in class today, let's have a good chat."
"Is Hongxia doing well in the Shangshufang?"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. The child is doing well with the Sixth and Eighth Princes taking care of him."
When Concubine Jing mentioned her son, she immediately smiled.
"The Emperor has shown mercy, saying that Hongxia is slow to develop, and has allowed me to take him to the Imperial Garden to collect folk songs."
She stood up and bowed to An Lingrong.
"The Emperor is so busy with affairs of state that he seldom pays attention to trivial matters. I believe Your Majesty has made great efforts in this."
"Please take a seat, Imperial Concubine. Hongyao often acts up, but having Hongxia watching over me makes me less worried."
An Lingrong did not deny it, it was just a matter of words.
Besides, Hongxia is different from other princes. Even if Concubine Jing worships all the gods and Buddhas in the sky, the child will not pose any threat to Hongzhan.
Hongzhan is good to Hongxia, who has a pure heart, and can also earn a reputation as a friendly brother from the emperor.
No matter how you look at it, they won't suffer any loss.
"Your Majesty is right. The brothers are friendly with each other, which really makes us, as their mothers, less worried."
Concubine Jing knew clearly that Hongxia could only be seen by the emperor if he followed behind the Sixth Prince and the Eighth Prince.
His future also depends on that child.
Concubine Jing would not allow anyone to stand in her way, not even the woman the emperor had always cared about.
she said with a smile.
"Hongxia heard from somewhere that Concubine Hua once raised ducks and geese, and she's been nagging about getting one too. I had no choice but to go get a rooster from the kitchen, remembering what the painter said about observing the real thing.
"The eunuch who brought the rooster said that if you put a black cloth bag on the rooster's head before going to bed, it will not crow."
"That's great! The kitchen is so thoughtful. Hongxia is a dedicated child and will definitely achieve great things in painting. I happened to get a batch of excellent pigments. When you leave, take them back and give them to Hongxia to use in his paintings."
As soon as An Lingrong finished speaking, Baoque handed the small box that he had taken out at some unknown time to Hanzhu's hand.
"My Lady, this is what my master prepared long ago. She even said this morning that she would send this box to Xianfu Palace. Now that you are taking it back in person, I am being lazy."
The master said that if you are nice to others, you should speak out, especially to people like Concubine Hua.
A large food box of osmanthus cake was delivered, and Concubine Hua finally stayed obediently in the Yikun Palace.
Songzhi, who picked up Princess Anle, said that she has been busy practicing martial arts recently.
Concubine Jing was generous in her praise.
"Miss Baoque is worthy of being by the Empress' side. She is really clever with her words. Hanzhu, you must learn more from Miss Baoque."
"Yes, I will definitely ask Sister Baoque for more advice."
The two smiled at each other and walked outside hand in hand.
Concubine Jing chatted with An Lingrong for a while before leaving with her people.
Bao Ge asked doubtfully as he walked over stiffly.
"Master, the Seventh Prince just raised a rooster. Why did Concubine Jing specifically mention it to you?"
"Think about the geese that Concubine Hua raised in Yikun Palace."
The geese had made great contributions, and Concubine Hua was reluctant to let them be served on the table, so she insisted that the emperor send the geese and ducks to the garden to be raised.
An Lingrong was sure that it was useful for Concubine Jing to raise a rooster, but she didn't know what she would use it for.
Bao Ge thought hard but couldn't figure it out.
"Okay, don't think about it."
An Lingrong gave the order in a gentle voice.
"I heard that the Emperor has been very angry recently. Go to the small room and make a pot of wolfberry and chrysanthemum tea to clear the mind and eyesight. Have Baoque take it to the Yangxin Palace."
When Bao Ge heard that there was something to do, he quickly agreed with a smile.
Two quarters of an hour later, the fire-removing tea from Yongshou Palace was served on the emperor's desk.
"Did the Imperial Concubine send it?"
"Your Majesty, it was sent by Miss Baoque, who is in the service of the Imperial Concubine."
Su Peisheng poured out a cup of golden tea and handed it to the emperor with both hands.
"Through the teacup, I can feel that the tea is eight-tenths hot, just right for my master to drink."
The emperor nodded with satisfaction.
"The Imperial Concubine is thoughtful."
As the emperor drank the appropriate amount of tea, he suddenly remembered something.
"I heard that Concubine Zhen in Zhongcui Palace has been bedridden for a few days. You should take Li Songling with you to see her."
"Concubine Zhen is a bit afraid of illness and doctors, so you'd better bring a few young eunuchs with you who are good at fighting."
"Your Majesty, I understand."
Seeing that Su Peisheng was about to leave, the emperor called him back.
"Empress Hui is weak. After you leave Zhongcui Palace, you should also go to Yonghe Palace."
"If there's anything missing, go directly to the Imperial Hospital to get it."
No matter what Shen Meizhuang had done, she had at least conceived two children for him.
The emperor hoped that she would feel better during her illness.
As soon as Cui Jinxi heard Su Peisheng, she hurried forward to greet him.
"Hello, Steward Su, but what are the Emperor's instructions?"
When she saw Li Songling behind Su Peisheng, her left eyelid twitched suddenly.
Su Peisheng pretended not to see anything and explained his purpose with a smile.
"Aunt Cui, the Emperor heard that Concubine Zhen was ill, so he sent Imperial Physician Li to come and see her."
"Excuse me, how is your Majesty now? Can you please take her pulse?"
"If the Majesty has gone to bed, Imperial Physician Li and I will be waiting outside."
As soon as he said this, Cui Jinxi's hands on her side tightened.
The two people who came by imperial decree were determined to see the master, and she had no way of making a few excuses to let them leave.
"Staff Su and Imperial Physician Li will wait a moment. I will go and see if the Empress has woken up."
Cui Jinxi winked at Bai Zhi, asking her to quickly serve tea to the two of them to delay time.
Half a cup of tea later, Concubine Zhen invited us.
Li Songling knelt beside the bed and took the pulse of the pale Zhen Huan.
Su Peisheng's eyes darted left and right, and when his gaze passed by the bed, his pupils suddenly shrank.