After the ascension of the new emperor, Gu Yuzhi, only five years old, was exiled to Mobei with the title of Prince Wen. Ministers objected, officials sympathized, and even his retinue believed he ...
Possessed by something evil, Gu Yuzhi blinked at Granny Xu and asked innocently, "Granny, are you talking about me?"
Granny Xu was horrified. The light was too dim for her to see clearly, but she felt that the young prince's eyes were a bit strange.
She simply hugged Gu Yuzhi even tighter.
Gu Yuzhi felt very uncomfortable being held like that and struggled to get off Xu Mama.
He wanted to jump around and show everyone that he was alright, but the more he struggled, the tighter Granny Xu held him. Gu Yuzhi's face turned red, and he stood with his hands on his hips, puffing out his cheeks, and said without any regard for his image, "Granny Xu, let me go!"
"No, no!" Granny Xu shook her head and looked at Physician Qin with sincere eyes, "Physician Qin, have you figured it out?"
Xu Mama's idea was very simple: a person possessed by something evil would never say that they were perfectly fine, just like a con artist wouldn't have the words "con artist" written on their face!
What if the young prince escapes if she doesn't hurry up?
Judge Qin was slightly speechless. The idea of being possessed by evil spirits was pure nonsense. The young prince was clearly uncomfortable being held like this.
Seeing Xu Mama's anxious expression, Qin Yuanpan didn't dare to call her out. He simply tilted his head and gestured for Xu Mama to carry the little prince into the room.
Because Gu Yuzhi overheard the conversation, Wen Xiuzhu felt rather guilty and didn't say a word, only managing a forced smile.
Shu Xiaohan, on the other hand, was laughing so hard she was practically rolling on the floor, clutching her stomach and saying, "Young Prince, how adorable is Granny Xu! Even if you said you could see it now, Granny Xu would probably think you were lying!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuzhi quickly released his grip on Granny Xu, turned to Qin the Imperial Physician, and cried out, "Imperial Physician Qin! Imperial Physician Qin!"
Judge Qin raised an eyebrow slightly, his heart filled with a little excitement.
This is the first time the little prince has let him hold him!
He stretched out his long arm and picked up Gu Yuzhi. Just as he was about to speak, Xie Changshi and Huo Yuanshuai from the next room also came out of the room: "What's going on?"
Chief Secretary Xie looked anxious, not even noticing that his boots were on backwards: "Your Highness, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Marshal Huo also asked nervously, and the temporary outpost suddenly became exceptionally lively.
Surrounded by the crowd, Gu Yuzhu was getting a headache from the noise. He covered his ears, looked around, and tried to blink, but it still felt like there was a thin veil in front of him. He could see their outlines, but not their features.
Gu Yuzhi found this experience somewhat novel. She rested her chin on Qin Yuanpan's shoulder, her eyes darting around, regaining some of her former liveliness and cuteness.
The only downside was that he tried to explain twice, but no one heard him. On the contrary, Granny Xu's voice was extremely penetrating, overpowering the others: "Physician Qin, quickly take the little prince inside. Let's see if there's anything evil possessing the prince."
Qin, the imperial physician, said with a wry smile, "Don't worry, Granny Xu, there's really nothing dirty about His Highness. He's perfectly fine."
While being held in his arms, the little prince was noticeably more obedient, making Imperial Physician Qin somewhat reluctant to let go.
Perhaps because he had never held a child before, Qin Yuanpan felt that the little prince was a bit soft and cuddly, leaning against him with his whole heart, which softened Qin Yuanpan's heart. He wished he could hold the little prince like that forever.
However, the young prince's health is the most important thing. He quickly carried Gu Yuzhi inside, his tone leaving no room for doubt: "Everyone else should go and rest. I'm here."
Upon hearing what Judge Qin said, the other guards who had been drawn by the noise returned to their respective posts.
If even Judge Qin can't do anything, then they certainly can't either!
The other rooms at the temporary outpost were quite small and simply furnished, with just two beds, a table and chairs, and nothing else.
Nevertheless, the room became extremely crowded after these people entered.
Gu Yuzhi was placed on a bench. Seeing that Judge Qin was about to take his pulse, he clapped his hands vigorously, finally silencing the noisy crowd.
He pouted, let out a long sigh, straightened his back, and tried to control his excitement: "I'm not possessed by anything! I'm laughing because..."
He pinched his thumb and forefinger together and said with a smile, "It's because I can see a little bit!"
As soon as Gu Yuzhi finished speaking, the surroundings became even quieter.
After a long while, Granny Xu finally sighed, "Is it really not possessed by something evil?"
Gu Yuzhi tilted his head to look at her.
Why is Granny Xu's tone so strange? Could it be that Teacher Shu guessed correctly?
Sure enough, before anyone could react, Granny Xu exclaimed, her tone tinged with anticipation: "Could it be that His Highness hasn't actually woken up at all, so you, you filthy thing, are just pretending you can see to amuse us?"
"I knew it!" Shu Xiaohan couldn't help but laugh again. "Young Prince, it seems your behavior just now really frightened Granny Xu."
Xu Mama's mind was in a mess. Of course she was happy that the young prince could see it, but she couldn't believe it.
In fact, a few days ago, Imperial Physician Qin had secretly told them that the blood clot in the young prince's brain had dissipated, but for some reason, the young prince's eyes showed no signs of recovery.
Qin, the physician, spent several days flipping through medical books, but to no avail.
His suggestion at the time was to write to the emperor and ask him to send his senior brother over.
However, this proposal was rejected by Chief Secretary Xie as soon as it was put forward, since it was impossible for Physician Qian to leave the capital.
This won't work, that won't work. During this period, when Gu Yuzhi couldn't see, the atmosphere among Xie Changshi and the others was actually very tense.
But who would have thought that, amidst their growing disappointment day after day, the young prince would suddenly say in the middle of the night that he could see again!
But if that's the case, it seems to explain why the young prince was laughing and jumping just now.
Everyone present understood Xu Mama's anxious feelings.
Even Qin Yuanpan, who considered himself someone who never showed his emotions, found his hands trembling slightly at this moment.
He took a deep breath, carefully checked the pulse, and after a long while, amidst the tense expressions of everyone, said, "Judging from Your Highness's pulse, Your Highness's eyes should be perfectly fine."
Since we can already see some blurry shadows, the day when His Highness regains his sight must not be far off!
He smiled and reassured Gu Yu, "Your Highness, the blood clot in your brain has completely dissipated, but it's only been a short time, so you can only see vaguely. Please rest assured, Your Highness, in a little longer, your eyes will surely regain their sight!"
Judge Qin's resolute words caused the previously silent crowd to erupt in screams of delight...