"What Physician Cheng said was serious is just a misunderstanding."

Then he said, "Someone, quickly tell Steward Liang that Her Majesty the Empress has sent someone over."

"Yes, this servant will go right away," said the servant beside him.

"Physician Cheng, please wait a moment. His Majesty has instructed that no outsiders are to be seen at this time. If you wish to see His Majesty, you must first be informed by Chief Steward Liang."

Physician Cheng: "Thank you very much, Lord Wang, for being willing to deliver the message. I am deeply grateful."

While Physician Cheng was chatting casually with a few people, Liang Jiugong received the news and hurried over.

Liang Jiugong naturally knew Physician Cheng. Although Physician Cheng did not treat the Emperor, he was fond of new things and the Emperor had once praised him, which Liang Jiugong remembered.

When Liang Jiugong came out and saw that it really was Physician Cheng, he said, "This servant greets the gentlemen and Physician Cheng."

"Steward Liang, you're too kind."

"Why did Physician Cheng come here?" Liang Jiugong was genuinely puzzled.

Physician Cheng said, "I am delivering medicine to the Emperor on the orders of Her Majesty the Empress." As he spoke, Physician Cheng handed Liang Jiugong a token that Yunrong had given him, saying, "The Empress said that the Emperor will know something once he sees this token."

Liang Jiugong didn't know about the token, but since he had said so, he politely invited Physician Cheng inside.

As they walked, Physician Cheng recounted how the people outside had been watching him and refusing to let him in. Liang Jiugong, who had recently been investigating his entourage, immediately ordered his men to keep a close watch on those who were blocking his way.

After all, if they don't even recognize the Empress's token, they're either pretending to be stupid or they're neglecting their duties. Either way, it's a problem that can't be ignored, especially at this time.

"Physician Cheng, please wait a moment while I go and report to His Majesty."

Physician Cheng: "Thank you for your trouble, Steward Liang."

Liang Jiugong entered, holding the token given to him by Physician Cheng.

Yinzhen: "What is it?"

Liang Jiugong: "Your Majesty, Imperial Physician Cheng from the palace said that he has delivered medicine. He was sent by the Empress and also brought a token given by the Empress. This servant has never seen this token before. I humbly request Your Majesty to take a look."

Yinzhen recalled that Yunrong had specially made several tokens, all of which were made in private and kept in her laboratory, never to be shown to anyone.

"Bring it here, let me see...let me see."

Liang Jiugong quickly brought up the token. Yinzhen glanced at it and confirmed that it was indeed Yunrong's token. Then Yinzhen said, "Let Physician Cheng in!"

"yes"

Liang Jiugong went out.

"Imperial Physician Cheng, His Majesty requests your presence."

"Thank you for conveying the message, Steward Liang."

Although Liang Jiugong did not know what medicine Physician Cheng was going to send, he knew that the emperor might be saved.

"You're too kind, Physician Cheng! His Majesty is still waiting! Please come in quickly, Physician Cheng!"

After entering, Physician Cheng knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, this servant is here on the orders of Her Majesty the Empress to bring you Golden Rooster Frost."

Yinzhen: "Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Upon hearing the news about Yunrong, Yinzhen perked up and asked, "How did the Empress know that I had malaria?"

Physician Cheng knew about this matter. He came not only to deliver medicine, but also to report some news from the capital.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty once sent someone back to the capital to retrieve the Golden Rooster Frost. Originally, the Empress did not notice it. It was a third-class palace maid from Kunning Palace who said that her neighbor's brother was a guard sent by the Emperor to retrieve it. After learning the news, she let it slip to the Empress. In order to verify, the Empress found out that the Golden Rooster Frost was from the missionaries. I was fortunate enough to see the Golden Rooster Frost and found that the Golden Rooster Frost provided by the missionaries was incorrect. I reported this to Your Majesty, and that's why Your Majesty ordered me to come here as fast as I could to deliver the medicine to Your Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen knew that things must be bad in the capital as well, since Yunrong was pregnant! He had deliberately let it slip in front of her; what wicked thoughts was she harboring?

Before asking about the medicine, Yinzhen inquired, "How is the Empress? Is she alright? What's the situation in the palace in the capital?"

Imperial Physician Cheng: "Your Majesty, the Empress is very strong. I have examined her pulse and she is fine. It is the First Prince who fell into the water. He was still unconscious when I arrived."

After hearing what Physician Cheng said, Yinzhen knew that things were getting more and more complicated.

Yinzhen began taking Jinji Shuangna. This time the medicine was genuine, and it took effect the very next day.

Yinzhen's condition improved, and he originally did not intend to keep it a secret. However, after thinking about the current situation, he realized that he did not know who was causing trouble behind the scenes. He wanted to take this opportunity to at least find out who was behind it all.

When Yinzhen was assassinated during his southern tour, he sensed that someone was plotting something behind his back. However, the other party was too cunning and left no incriminating evidence, so he had no choice but to investigate in secret.

Yinzhen: "Don't spread the news that I have recovered. First, order the main force to return to the capital. Tell them that I insist on returning to the capital. Send someone by fast horse to let the Empress know that I am safe."

"yes."

As soon as Yinzhen gave the order to return, the entourage began to stir, speculating about the emperor's intentions. They wondered if he was truly nearing his end and needed to return quickly to prepare for his funeral. The journey would inevitably be bumpy and unsuitable for recuperation, so it was no wonder the ministers were suspicious of the emperor's insistence on returning to the capital.

On the second day after Imperial Physician Cheng administered the medicine to Yinzhen, Yinzhen's malaria had basically improved, which amazed all the imperial physicians. Just then, the entourage suddenly received news that the eldest prince had fallen into the water and was unconscious.

The people accompanying the emperor began to feel uneasy. The emperor only had one son, the eldest prince, and it was still unknown whether the empress was carrying a boy or a girl. The emperor was ill and neglected worldly affairs, and the eldest prince was unconscious. If the emperor was unlucky and the eldest prince did not survive, wouldn't the Qing Dynasty be thrown into chaos?

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