Chapter 403
Shen Qingnian looked at Song Xuan.
Shen Zheng's release from prison a few days ago completely stirred up the previous dynasty's strife. Many court officials supported him as the former emperor's father-in-law, and with the young crown prince acting as regent, Shen Zheng returned to his peak.
Currently, many officials in the court are spreading rumors that the emperor is critically ill and that the young crown prince will soon ascend the throne. Everyone is busy taking sides, and no one is paying attention to the emperor who is bedridden.
A few days ago, a letter came from the border saying that after Shen Zheng returned to the border, his first action was to reorganize the soldiers, treat them to good wine and food, and win them back. Zhou Shiyu and Chen Nu were clearly isolated.
Upon hearing what the palace servants said, Song Xuan's eyes turned cold: "Since Prime Minister Shen is considering things so much for me, then I must meet him. Lead Prime Minister Shen and the divine physician to the side hall to wait."
After saying that, he took Shen Qingnian's hand, and the two of them headed towards Yong'an Palace together.
A quarter of an hour later, Song Xuan lay in the main hall of Yong'an Palace, with the heavily pregnant Shen Qingnian standing guard beside him, her expression serious.
When Shen Zheng entered, this was the scene he saw. A few glints flashed in his eyes, and he then led the doctor he had found forward to pay his respects.
"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty and the Imperial Concubine."
"This humble subject pays respects to Your Majesty and to the Imperial Concubine."
The bed was partially hidden behind a yellow gauze curtain, and only the outline of the person on the bed could be vaguely seen.
Song Xuan's voice was somewhat weak: "What is it?"
"Your Majesty, I have heard that Your Majesty's illness has not improved, so I specially sought out a renowned physician to come to the palace to treat Your Majesty," Shen Zheng said, kneeling on the ground.
He had specifically sought out this doctor to examine the extent of the poison in His Majesty's body.
Upon hearing Shen Zheng's words, Song Xuan, who was behind the gauze curtain, did not respond. Instead, Shen Qingnian, who was sitting next to him, spoke up: "There are imperial physicians in the palace to treat His Majesty, so there is no need for Prime Minister Shen to worry about it."
Of course, I can't show it to you.
Upon hearing Shen Qingnian's words, Shen Zheng frowned, a mocking look appearing in his eyes. He said without any politeness, "Your Highness, you are a member of the harem, and this matter is not for you to interfere in."
He looked down on the Imperial Concubine.
"Prime Minister Shen, you are mistaken. Father's health is related to the entire Great Xuan. How can Mother not intervene?" The elegant and noble-looking Xiao Yanqing walked in surrounded by people.
When Shen Zheng saw the young crown prince arrive, he felt a surge of irritation. He knew that tonight's plan was doomed. However, he also saw His Majesty, whose condition did not look good. It seemed that the poisoning had progressed to a critical stage.
At this moment, Song Xuan, who had been silent until now, spoke weakly: "Go and summon Consort Chen to play the zither."
"Your Majesty, the imperial physician said you need to calm down. It's getting late, and Consort Shen should have already rested. Why not wait until tomorrow..." Shen Qingnian's words were interrupted impatiently by Song Xuan inside the bed curtains: "Just go when I tell you to."
Shen Qingnian's face turned pale. Xia Zi, who was serving her, stepped forward to accept Song Xuan's instructions and then hurriedly left the hall to invite Shen Man.
Upon seeing this, Shen Zheng, who was kneeling on the ground, had a fleeting look of joy in his eyes.
He said, "Then this humble subject will take his leave."
Shen Zheng left the palace with great joy. He wanted to send a message to Zheng'er. The time was ripe, and Zheng'er could take action.
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