The main reason why Sang Yu was able to enter the palace was because of the help of Concubine Xin, who said many good words about her in front of Xie Yanci.
She had always been a noncompetitive person, and once she closed the door, she loved to fiddle with the talismans. Since it was a rare opportunity to ask the emperor for help, and since Sang Yu seemed a bit "dull and immature," Xie Yanci certainly wouldn't refuse.
So, in addition to treating Concubine Xu, the place he went most often was Jiaofeng Palace.
"Brother, what do you eat in the mountains? Wild fruits? Or just some grass?"
"Who asks questions like that?" Sang Yu chewed a meat pie. "The deep mountains and old forests naturally have their benefits. You've definitely never tasted game or freshly caught fish! After all, in the palace, these things are for the emperor to eat."
Concubine Xin put down the brush she was drawing the talisman with a look of longing on her face: "So, if I leave the palace and stay at Senior Brother's place, I can also live the life of an emperor?"
"Tsk, I really doubt how someone as outspoken as you could have become the master? And the Emperor doesn't come to see you very often, so you can't hear him."
"Brother, could you please stop insulting me right away?"
Wei Shuyi had just walked to the door of Jiaofeng Palace when he heard the familiar sound of fighting again.
Sang Yu was like a child most of the time, always loving to tease Xin Xuanshi. Xin Xuanshi, on the other hand, never learned her lesson and would fall for it even if she was teased once.
It’s quite good to have this pair of funny people in Lin’an Palace, at least it adds some life.
"Eh? Sister, why are you here?"
"Your humble servant greets Jia Wanrong."
Only when he saw her would Sang Yu resume his identity as the "imperial physician", observing etiquette honestly and not daring to overstep his bounds.
Wei Shuyi couldn't help but chuckle: "Alright, we're all family, why are we pretending? I came here today just to ask about Concubine Xu's situation."
"Oh, that unlucky guy?" Sang Yu shook his head. "He's just a hopeless person."
"How do you say that?"
"She had just been cured by me, and she ran to the West Side Hall to fly a kite. As a result, she accidentally broke the string, and frightened Concubine Jin who was passing by. Now she is being punished to kneel in the hot weather, and on the palace road. How shameful!"
Wei Shuyi was not surprised to learn of this. "Now, the Imperial Concubine's status is even more noble, and it is very likely that she will be promoted to Imperial Concubine. If she doesn't teach people and set rules now, how can she demonstrate her divine power?"
"So what should we do next?"
"I remember that Doctor Sang once developed a scented powder that was similar to the one Wen Yu had..."
"My lady, you are looking down on me!" Sang Yu immediately waved his hand. "This bottle of mine has consumed so many rare medicinal herbs to get just this little bit. The one made by Aunt Wen Yu is too crude! Fortunately, the Imperial Master was not with us that night, otherwise we would have been discovered!"
Wei Shuyi was waiting for this: "Yes, so now is the chance for me to witness the magic of this medicine."
"ah?!"
"Noble Concubine Jin's birthday is coming soon, and the Emperor will definitely celebrate it in a grand manner. I wonder what would happen if this perfume powder were applied to Concubine Xu?"
Xin Xuanshi didn't understand what was going on, so she quickly moved closer and lowered her voice, "Brother, what happened? What is the effect of the incense powder?"
"Tsk, don't interrupt when the adults are talking."
Sang Yu turned around and fumbled in the medical box for a long time.
Finally, he made a promise: "My lord, I understand your meaning and will do my best to do it."
"Then... I'm looking forward to the Imperial Concubine's birthday banquet."
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According to the rules of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the birthday of a concubine would certainly not be as grand as that of the queen, and a small-scale family banquet was already a great favor.
However, Concubine Jin was pregnant and favored by the Emperor, so the ministers and several royal relatives were also on the invitation list. In a sense, her treatment was comparable to that of the Empress, and should not be underestimated.
Concubine Xu heard the maids discussing this matter in Yonghe Palace and couldn't help but sneer, "Although this master is not well-educated, she also understands that a mere concubine's daughter will never be able to sit on the Phoenix Throne. How can she be worthy of it!"
"My lady, please keep your voice down." Huayan hurriedly closed the door. "We don't know the people in the courtyard well. If there are spies sent by Concubine Jin, it will be troublesome."
"What are you afraid of? She's already fallen out with me, so am I supposed to continue praising her behind her back?"
Her green card, under the control of Concubine Jin, has been unable to reappear.
The people in the Jingshifang ignored her, and the only way to survive was to save herself.
But she was not smart, and after thinking hard for a long time, she still couldn't sort out the clues. In the end, all her thoughts turned into hatred for Concubine Jin, and she only cursed her all day long.
"Is Master Xu here?"
Huayan heard the familiar voice and quickly called out, "Doctor Sang is here!"
"Yes, how is your health today, young master?"
"I'm not physically ill, but I'm in great pain!" Lady Xu gestured for him to step forward. "Doctor Sang, there's no cure for my heartache. The person who tied the bell must untie it... So, could you please help?"
"My Lord, what do you want me to do?"
"Is it possible to arouse the Emperor's interest and make him willing to take care of my medicine?"
Sang Yu understood what she meant, but still pretended to be confused: "Ah? There is such a medicine?"
"Oh! It's that kind of aphrodisiac... the kind you put in the incense burner..."
Lady Xu described the effects in a tactful way, which made him frown again: "My lady, these are all unorthodox methods learned from the people. I don't know how to use them."
"Not at all?"
"Yes." He rummaged through the medical box for a moment, "However, there is one thing that may help relieve your distress."
Lady Xu became excited: "What is it?!"
"This is a medicine that can be mixed into the incense powder. Please take a look, young lady." Sang Yu personally opened the lid of the porcelain bottle. "The powder is colorless and odorless, and easy to mix. After using it, it will attract small animals, such as butterflies, cats and dogs. With their company, will your mood improve?"
Huayan exclaimed in amazement, "Oh my god! Is there really such a magical medicine in the world? When the time comes, our young lady's dance will attract all kinds of butterflies, which may become a spectacle! Her return to favor is just around the corner!"
The beautiful picture described by others flashed through Lady Xu's mind.
She was no longer at the age where she could attract men's attention with this method. After understanding its efficacy, she suddenly had an even crazier idea:
"Doctor Sang, besides the animals you mentioned, are other smaller or larger ones also suitable?"
Sang Yu did not deny it. "I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, my lady. Before entering the palace, I lived in the deep mountains and old forests. When I was developing this medicine, I attracted wolves, tigers and leopards more than once. I asked many passing hunters for help to drive them away. Fortunately, Yonghua Palace is much safer, my lady, you don't have to worry about such problems."
"I see……"
Concubine Xu tightly grasped the porcelain bottle, and her plan in mind became more complete: "Concubine Jin, you care a lot about the child in your belly, don't you? I've been waiting for years for this success!"
Well then, I can only let you lose a child at your birthday party.
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