Chapter 377

The divine physician carefully organized his thoughts before speaking: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty has been staying in the Ice Palace for the past few years and has suffered from headaches. That cup of wine laced with aphrodisiacs became the trigger for Your Majesty's current illness. As for Your Majesty's vomiting, it is due to your physical weakness."

What he really meant was that His Majesty didn't cherish his own body at all, abusing it like this for three years. If it were an ordinary person, they would probably have died long ago.

Fortunately, His Majesty has a good constitution, which is why he can barely hold on.

"Does the miracle doctor have a solution?" Shen Qingnian asked anxiously.

The physician nodded and said, "This humble one can prescribe some medicinal baths, but these baths will not be very effective when soaked in ordinary hot water. It will take at least half a year for His Majesty to fully recover."

However, if the medicine is treated with the hot spring, its effects will be maximized. Your Majesty only needs to soak in it once a day for fourteen days, and you will recover completely.

"Then thank you very much, Divine Doctor," Shen Qingnian said to the doctor, and then ordered Xiaoju to step forward and stuff a silver note into the doctor's arms.

The divine physician did not refuse. After bowing to Song Xuan and Shen Qingnian, he withdrew.

Shen Qingnian looked at Song Xuan on the bed and said softly, "Your Majesty, I remember there is a hot spring palace in the suburbs. Your Majesty can go there immediately to recuperate."

The most urgent task is to help the man recover quickly.

Song Xuan looked at Shen Qingnian, his expression clearly showing some hesitation. The affairs of the court were complicated, and he would be gone for half a month. He was somewhat worried about the affairs of the court and the Shen family.

“Your Majesty, you must take care of your health,” Shen Qingnian said, noticing the hesitation in Song Xuan’s eyes.

This person is so weak, even if there's something extremely important, they should rest.

Clearly, Song Xuan didn't think that way. This was a crucial moment, and he didn't want to leave the palace for half a month...

Shen Qingnian understood Song Xuan's meaning. She frowned and thought for a moment before suggesting, "Didn't Your Majesty say last time that you wanted to turn the tables on us? In my opinion, this might be a good opportunity to make Shen Zheng and his son relax."

Upon hearing this, Song Xuan pondered for a moment before nodding and saying, "Alright."

Shen Qingnian was delighted to hear this.

Next, she discussed the details of the 'playing along' plan with the man. After finalizing everything, she breathed a sigh of relief and immediately instructed Xiaxiazi to prepare for the trip to the palace, deciding to leave the palace that very night.

Soon, the divine physician sent someone to deliver the medicinal herbs for the bath. Shen Qingnian ordered the palace servants to fetch water and had Fu Hai serve the man a bath before she hurriedly left Yong'an Palace.

She went directly to Xia Qianjun Palace.

Xia Qianjun was preparing to wash up when he saw her arrive. He quickly went to greet her, saying, "Your Highness, why have you come so soon after returning to the palace? Is there something you need?"

She knew that Qiu Shou had returned to the palace early, but she didn't expect that the Imperial Concubine would come to her place as soon as she returned to the palace.

Shen Qingnian nodded: "Yes, it is. Let's go inside and talk."

As soon as the two entered the main hall, Xia Qianjun tactfully dismissed all the palace servants.

Shen Qingnian then spoke: "His Majesty has suddenly fallen ill, and I must take him to the imperial palace for treatment overnight. I hope the goddess will be lenient with the matter between the palace and Chongmeng."

Her explanation was roundabout; matters of the harem were none of the goddess's business, but Chongmeng's affairs required her arrangement.

Xia Qianjun immediately understood and said repeatedly, "I will obey Your Highness's orders."

"His Majesty fell ill during the autumn hunt and needs to go to the palace for treatment. As a subject of Chongmeng, Goddess, you should naturally report this matter back to Chongmeng," Shen Qingnian instructed.

Xia Qianjun bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I will respectfully follow your teachings."