The emperor's thoughts have become increasingly unpredictable in recent years, and even those who serve him at all times sometimes cannot fathom his inner thoughts.
Zhang Zhongwei added, "After His Highness Prince An woke up three days ago, Imperial Physician Jiang carefully took his pulse and said that His Highness has practiced martial arts since childhood and has a good constitution. Although his injuries were more serious this time, fortunately he has woken up and there is nothing seriously wrong with him."
The emperor gently twirled his fingers.
"Now Your Highness only needs to take your medicine on time every day. After ten days to half a month, you can stop taking the medicine. With a few more months of rest, you will be fully recovered."
The old emperor took a sip of tea and handed it back to Zhang Zhongwei. Zhang Zhongwei reached out to take it, bowed his head, and said softly, "That villain's archery skills were not up to par, which is why Your Highness was able to escape with your life from the jaws of death."
The old emperor said in a deep voice, "It's good to be healthy and young."
He chuckled and said, "Well, the arrow in my heart is almost healed."
Zhang Zhongwei agreed.
"Let him rest. He doesn't need to go to the palace unless there's something wrong."
Zhang Zhongwei gently squeezed the whisk: "Yes."
The old emperor changed the subject: "Where is the fifth prince?"
"Your Majesty, the Fifth Prince has already arrived in the Southern Liang Kingdom with the Imperial Preceptor. It seems he will not be able to return to Shengjing for the New Year this year."
The old emperor's expression softened without even realizing it: "Yes, with the Imperial Advisor here, I am at ease. Fifth Prince has been away for three years now."
Zhang Zhongwei said, "Yes, the Fifth Prince left the capital on the eighth day of the sixth month three years ago."
The old emperor paused for a moment and then said, "Fifth Prince is twenty this year, isn't he?"
"Yes, the Fifth Prince was born on the sixteenth day of the twelfth month of the sixth year of Jiahe, and he will be exactly twenty years old tomorrow."
The old emperor looked out of the imperial bedchamber with his cloudy eyes, as if he could see his handsome son walking towards him. He said slowly, "After he comes out of the Southern Liang Kingdom, let him return to Shengjing. He has been away for long enough."
Zhang Zhongwei hurriedly replied, "Yes," thinking to himself that the Emperor treated the Fifth Prince differently after all.
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