Chapter 120 Success or failure depends on this move

The two imperial doctors came out from the direction of the Imperial Hospital, apparently preparing to leave the palace.

One of the long-faced doctors sighed heavily.

"I heard that the people in Mei County were all infected with the epidemic. The emperor insisted that our Imperial Hospital send people there, and he will give us the name list tomorrow."

The imperial physician next to him had a frown on his face, a rough voice, and a very dissatisfied tone.

"I don't want to go. This is an epidemic and it's contagious!"

"As for the people of Mei County, even if it's unfortunate for them, the sooner they die, the sooner they can be reborn."

The long-faced doctor nodded in agreement.

"That's true. People like them should be fine if they die, but they should not bring trouble to us."

"Tomorrow we can just say our mother is seriously ill and we can't leave. We can just make up a random excuse to get away with it."

The two talked as they walked and soon came up with a solution.

Liao Changning looked at the two people's leaving backs, his long eyelashes drooping slightly.

An epidemic broke out in Mei County?

Qingping saw her stop and turned to ask, "What's the matter, Doctor Liao?"

Liao Changning shook his head. "It's okay. Let's go."

The two soon arrived at Bihua Palace.

Shangguan Sui was already waiting in the side hall with Yan Kongshan.

After checking Yan Kongshan's pulse, Liao Changning said gently, "Don't worry, Princess. The remaining poison in Yan's body has been cleared. He will be fine after taking a few more doses of medicine."

Shangguan Sui turned his head to look at Yan Kongshan and let out a long sigh.

"Master, I'm glad you're okay."

Liao Changning frowned slightly. When did the Fifth Princess acknowledge Yan Daxia as her master?

But she didn't think about it any further.

Liao Changning raised his eyes and pursed his lips.

"Princess, I have something I want to ask you."

Shangguan Sui smiled and said, "Sister Liao, if you have anything to ask, just ask."

Liao Changning nodded and talked about what he had heard on the way here just now.

“Is the epidemic in Mei County real?”

Shangguan Sui also didn't expect that her father would detect the epidemic so quickly.

She nodded to Liao Changning and said, "It's true."

Liao Changning lowered his eyelashes, as if he was making a decision.

After a moment, she raised her eyes.

"Fifth Princess, can you take me to see the Emperor?"

Shangguan Sui was a little surprised.

[Why did Sister Liao suddenly want to see my father? ]

But after more than two years of getting along, Shangguan Sui has great trust in Liao Changning.

Although I don't know why, I still choose to help her.

Soon, they arrived at Yu's study.

Shangguan Lin looked at the two of His Highness' men, somewhat puzzled.

"Why are you here?"

Liao Changning kowtowed in salute with a clear and crisp sound.

"Your Majesty, I volunteer to go to Mei County to treat the epidemic!"

Shangguan Sui never expected that Liao Changning came to see the emperor to talk about this.

Her eyes suddenly widened.

[Oh my god, Sister Liao actually volunteered to go to Mei County! There is an epidemic rampant there right now! ]

[At that time, there were also imperial doctors who went to Mei County, and eight out of ten of them died there...]

Shangguan Sui turned to look at her and asked in a low voice.

"Sister Liao, the epidemic is dangerous and could very well kill you. Are you really willing to go?"

Liao Changning nodded vigorously, "Princess, you and the emperor saved my life, and my medical skills were taught by Sister Feng.

"She told me to have a heart to help the poor and to do justice for the people. Mei County is in trouble now. If the disease spreads, it will kill people and make life miserable."

"So, I am willing to go to Mei County to treat the epidemic."

Her voice was clear and she spoke each word with clarity. Shangguan Sui's eyes turned slightly red when he heard her.

[Sister Liao is such a nice person! I love her so much! ]

Shangguan Lin couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

This morning, he issued an order to the Imperial Hospital to give out a list of people to be sent to Mei County to treat the epidemic.

As a result, up to now, not a single name has been submitted.

The group of doctors in the Imperial Hospital were all reluctant to do so.

In the end, it was a doctor outside the palace who took the initiative to request to treat the patient.

It's really a waste of money to get such a large salary!

Shangguan Lin looked at Liao Changning who was kneeling in the hall.

I couldn't help but praise him: "You are a good doctor, you care about the world, I agree to your request."

"The situation in Mei County is urgent. The team will set out tomorrow. You will go with Lord Lou when the time comes. I will ask him to take good care of you."

"When you return to the capital, I will give you generous rewards and promotions!"

Liao Changning nodded and kowtowed to express his gratitude.

Shangguan Sui turned to look at Liao Changning, his eyes full of worry.

[The epidemic in Mei County is still in its early stages and should be under control. I hope nothing happens to Sister Liao...]

The next day, Shoukang Palace.

Xu entered the palace today and dressed up specially.

Her hair was combed into an intricate high bun, with pearl pins all over her head, sparkling with gold.

She was wearing a brocade gown with gold embroidered cuffs, looking extremely luxurious.

Xu raised her chin slightly, with an expression of complacency and pride.

Today is the most important step in the entire plan. Success or failure depends on this!

Xu strode into the main hall of Shoukang Palace and bowed respectfully.

"My sister-in-law pays her respects to the Queen Mother."

When Xu lowered her head, she quietly rolled her eyes.

Although the Queen Mother is now their biggest supporter, she does not take much care of their family, and the money she gives them is really pitifully little.

She just bought a few sets of clothes and spent most of it.

This damn old lady is too stingy.

At the very least, they should be given tens of thousands of taels every month so that they can spend enough.

I felt so sorry for Su Ting at first, but the result was just like this.

The Queen Mother raised her eyes and saw Xu, and smiled slightly.

She couldn't say that she liked Xu very much, but she didn't dislike her very much either.

But because she was Xiaoting's first wife, she was summoned to the palace every few days.

Moreover, Mrs. Xu has worked hard to take care of the household affairs for so many years.

She also gave birth to two children for Xiaoting, and she often gave gifts to Xu.

The Queen Mother looked at her and said quickly, "Get up quickly, and serve some tea."

Xu raised her eyes and said in a friendly voice, "Thank you, Queen Mother."

She stood up and sat down to the lower right of the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother put down her tea and asked, "How are you doing recently? Have you settled down in the capital? Is there anything you are short of?"

Upon hearing this, Xu immediately began to cry.

There was a hint of tears in her voice and her expression was aggrieved.

"When you mentioned this, Queen Mother, I felt sad. The furniture dealers in Beijing always sold things to us at high prices because we were unfamiliar to them."

"It cost a lot of money to decorate the whole house. Now... even the daily expenses of the house have become a problem..."

As she spoke, Xu took out a handkerchief from her sleeve and gently wiped the corners of her eyes.

From time to time, he would look up at the Queen Mother's expression.

The Queen Mother pursed her lips and looked at her for a long time before she spoke.