The Crown Princess took one look at the Queen's expression and instantly understood her worries. She quickly supported her arm and said, "Don't worry, Mother. Grandmother may be resting in the carriage and can't get out."

"Your servant greets the Queen!" The woman who got off the carriage bowed deeply to the Queen. More than a dozen followers also got off their horses and carriages and bowed to greet the Queen and her entourage.

"Where is Mr. Ke?" the Crown Princess asked the woman who got off the car first.

The woman stood up, her face darkening. "Kezun is in the car. She's very ill."

When the queen heard this, she felt relieved.

As long as you are alive, there is hope.

She didn't care about the queen's dignity, took two steps forward and pulled open the curtain.

Even though she was mentally prepared, the queen couldn't help but burst into tears when she saw the scene before her.

Inside the spacious carriage, there was an old woman wearing gorgeous northern frontier clothing, lying inside, her face dark and haggard.

She struggled to open her eyes and called out in a weak voice, "Ayu..."

"Mother!" The queen leaned into the carriage, held Kezun's hand, and her tears fell like beads from a broken string.

But the corners of her mouth were bent upwards. "Don't worry, mother. It will be fine. There are countless famous doctors in Daxia. They will definitely cure it."

Xiao Licheng was so anxious that he pulled back the curtain of the car window and stuck his head in: "Mother, I'm A Li!"

Ke Zun turned his head slightly and said in a trembling voice, "My Ah Li!"

Although Xia Miaoyuan and others were standing outside the car and did not see Kezun's situation, they could guess what was going on based on the Queen's performance.

Kezun and his son and daughter calmed down and stopped crying.

"Sister, mother is seriously ill. The most urgent thing is to bring her back to the Xiao Mansion and ask Doctor Yin and the imperial physicians to treat her." Xiao Licheng said to the queen.

The queen did not answer, but shook her head silently.

"I want to bring my mother into the palace to recuperate."

Xiao Licheng hurriedly pulled the queen aside, his face somewhat gloomy. He lowered his voice and said, "Sister, I understand your caution. But now that mother is so seriously ill..."

"To put it bluntly, there's always the risk of dying from illness."

"If you bring her back to the palace and the Emperor, the Empress Dowager, or the others dislike her and think it's unlucky, and if there's another disturbance, what will you do then?"

"In order to protect your position as queen and avoid any trouble, it is better to bring mother to the Xiao Mansion to recuperate."

The Queen looked at Xiao Licheng gratefully. "I understand your worries. But right now, the remnants of the Liang Dynasty haven't been eliminated, and the war in the northern border hasn't ended yet. Who knows what evil spirits are hiding in the capital, determined to take advantage of the opportunity to attack Mother."

"If we talk about safety, the palace is the safest."

"As for the Emperor, he won't say anything. I know that."

"As for the Empress Dowager, whether she despises me or not, I don't care."

After hearing what the Queen had said, Xiao Licheng could no longer insist.

Afterwards, the group entered the palace in a grand procession.

The Queen had already vacated the best guest room in Kunning Palace, and the palace maids helped to settle Kezun down.

Because Kezun was seriously ill and had traveled a long way, he was very weak. The Queen asked everyone to come forward one by one, briefly greet Kezun, and then asked everyone to leave.

Immediately afterwards, Yin Xizi and the three most skilled imperial physicians in the Imperial Medical Bureau were invited over.

They came forward one by one to diagnose Ke Zun.

Everyone stayed outside and waited anxiously.

Looking at my grandmother's condition, it's like she's suffering from modern depression. She's getting sicker and sicker because of the longing and sadness.

I wonder if this disease could be cured in ancient times.

[Alas, in the book, Aunt Yin later worked for Emperor Liang Zhaozong, treating many of his soldiers and ministers for severe injuries and difficult illnesses.]

[The book doesn't mention her treating a mental illness, so I wonder if she could have cured my grandmother's illness.]

Xia Miaoyuan pulled Xiao Wanyin and stood outside, anxiously thinking about all sorts of things.

The three imperial physicians examined Ke Zun one by one. After they had finished, they gathered in a corner and discussed in hushed voices.

Immediately, the director of the Imperial Hospital reported to the Empress on behalf of the other two people: "Your Excellency, this is caused by a heart disease."

The director looked troubled and said slowly, "The disease has already reached his lungs. His body is already on the verge of collapse."

"Your servants are not well-trained and are helpless. We can only prescribe some tonics to strengthen your body and prolong your life."

After saying this, the director of the hospital and the other two imperial physicians stepped back and saluted the queen, lowering their heads as if waiting to be punished.

The queen felt her steps were weak, and Xiao Licheng beside her quickly supported her sister.

Xia Miaoyuan's originally delicate and pretty face was now wrinkled with worry.

[Alas, the imperial physician said that the patient was at the end of his life and there was no hope for recovery at that time.]

God bless you, Aunt Yin, and I hope she can cure my grandmother.

"Come on, Aunt Yin! Grandma's survival depends on you."

Xia Miaoyuan and Xiao Wanyin stared into the house with worried looks on their faces.

At this time, Yin Xizi had also finished diagnosing Ke Zun's illness.

When the queen saw Yin Xizi stand up, she hurriedly grabbed Yin Xizi's arm and dragged her out.

"Doctor Yin, tell me the truth, is there still hope?" The queen's eyes were full of desire.

Xiao Licheng also stared at Yin Xizi closely, his face turning pale with anxiety.

Yin Xizi's face was gloomy. She looked at the Queen with heartache, stretched out her hands to support the Queen and said, "Your Majesty, life and death are determined by fate, and wealth and honor are determined by heaven. Some illnesses have nothing to do with medical skills."

After hearing this, the queen understood what Yin Xizi meant, but her mind went blank.

Yin Xizi paused and continued, "It's said that the most difficult thing to treat is a strong poison. But there's another thing: heart disease, which is also the most difficult to treat."

"Kezun, it's because of excessive worry that her internal organs have been damaged, the most serious of which is the damage to her heart meridian."

The queen's legs were weak and she could no longer stand. Xiao Licheng and his wife supported her on each side.

"Doctor Yin, is there any way to save Ke Zun?" the Queen asked in a crying voice.

"No matter what the cost, even if it means exchanging my life for yours, I must save Ke Zun..." The Queen said in a difficult tone.

Xiao Licheng and his wife were also in tears.

"Sister, what nonsense are you talking about! How can there be any life in exchange for life?" Xiao Licheng said with heartache.

Yin Xizi's eyes were red, and her emotions were also affected by them. "Your Majesty, I will do my best!"

When the Queen heard this, her uncontrolled emotions finally calmed down a little. "Thank you in advance, Doctor Yin."

At this time, the grandchildren standing next to them were also wiping their tears and crying uncontrollably.

But they didn't dare cry out loud, for fear that Ke Zun would hear them and be sad.

In order to facilitate diagnosis and treatment, Yin Xizi simply handed over the clinic to his apprentice and lived in the palace himself.

She took in two young apprentices, and now she can diagnose and treat general patients.

In the afternoon, Xia Zhengqi and the prince arrived.