Chapter 150
Song Xuan's gaze fell on the two packages, and he said in a deep voice, "Investigate the inner quarters of the Chen family, focusing on the years when the Empress was alive."
While he was away, Chen Zhengduan's apparent love for his daughter was evident, but judging from the courtyard where Qing Nian lived, there must be more to the story, especially with that unopened brocade box...
Thinking of this, Song Xuan felt a slight pain in his chest and a sour feeling rose in his heart. The scenes from his dream uncontrollably surfaced in his mind, making him tremble.
"Your subject obeys the decree," Jin Yi kowtowed, his expression towards Song Xuan somewhat hesitant.
But in the end, he said nothing and simply left.
Song Xuan went directly to the Ice Palace, where he spread out Xuan paper and began to paint until before the court session.
After the court session, Xia Xiazi reported: "Your Majesty, the divine physician has just entered the palace and has already taken the pulse of the Emperor Emeritus. He said that everything is fine and he is now waiting outside the palace."
"Summon the divine physician," Song Xuan said, putting down the wolf-hair brush in his hand.
Soon, the miracle doctor walked in.
The divine physician first bowed to Song Xuan before asking, "May I ask why Your Majesty has summoned this humble subject to the palace?"
He had just returned from his travels a few days ago and had rarely entered the palace in recent years, staying in the capital to manage his medical clinic. This morning, someone from the palace came to invite him to the palace to take the Emperor Emeritus's pulse, and he guessed that His Majesty had something to discuss with him.
He knew His Majesty when he was still the Crown Prince. He was a straightforward person, a commoner, and didn't know how to say polite things.
Song Xuan looked at the divine physician, and after a moment of silence, he spoke in a deep voice: "Before the Empress gave birth, you saw her once. At that time, you saw the prescription under her books, and she said that those two herbs had the effect of inducing labor."
During that time, his father was ill, and he was busy with state affairs and the coronation ceremony. In addition, Qing Nian was angry with him, so when he heard the divine doctor's guess, he did not investigate further.
On one hand, he trusted Qing Nian; on the other hand, he worried that if he investigated further, their relationship would become even more strained once Qing Nian found out.
Upon hearing this, the renowned physician's heart tightened. He knelt down again and said, "Your Majesty, those two herbs are indeed used to induce labor. If used separately, they have the effect of invigorating the spirit and promoting blood circulation, but when used together, they induce labor..."
This is why he was so surprised back then. Normally, these two herbs would not be used together. If they were, they would definitely be used to induce labor.
Recalling the day the Empress gave birth, the divine physician felt a chill run down his spine. The day the Empress gave birth was exactly the same day His Majesty ascended the throne.
Song Xuan had obviously thought of this as well; his expression turned cold, and his eyes grew increasingly sinister.
He waved for the divine physician to leave.
The divine physician knelt on the ground, hesitatingly speaking, "Your Majesty, this humble subject has another matter..."
He didn't think much of it at first, but since His Majesty had asked about the prescription, he felt he should report this to His Majesty.
Song Xuan asked, "What is it?"
"A few days ago, someone came to my clinic, saying they wanted to treat their mistress. The person who came to find me was the steward of the Shen family," the divine doctor replied.
Song Xuan frowned slightly: "Madam Shen? Is she still ill?"
Madam Shen of the Shen family has been claiming to be ill for several years. It seems that she was already ill when he married Qing Nian. She has not attended any banquets or made any public appearances in recent years.
"Your Majesty, I accompanied the steward to the Shen residence to see Madam Shen. Madam Shen is not ill, but has been drugged for about two or three years. The courtyard where Madam Shen lives is somewhat dilapidated, and there is only one maidservant serving her..." The divine physician's tone was somewhat sentimental.
Madam Shen's life was truly tragic. While the Shen family was at its zenith, her courtyard was desolate and dilapidated.
Song Xuan's face was somber.
Shen Zheng and Madam Shen always appeared to be a harmonious couple in public. After Madam Shen claimed to be ill, Shen Zheng always showed pity and heartache in front of others.
Who would have thought that Madam Shen would live such a destitute life in the Shen household? What is the true meaning behind Shen Zheng's hypocritical behavior?
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