"Do as I say! Do you think I would harm my own prince?" Emperor Yuanwu's face grew increasingly gloomy.
The imperial physicians, who were kneeling all over the room, trembled with fear upon hearing Emperor Yuanwu's words.
Although they felt from the bottom of their hearts that Emperor Yuanwu's actions were inappropriate, they dared not refute him and could only do as he said.
The thick quilt covering Mu Junxi was gradually removed layer by layer.
The imperial physician shook his head at the scene before him.
"Your Majesty." Suddenly, an unfamiliar voice rang out from the crowd.
Physician Xie knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, I believe that simply removing the cotton blankets from the Fifth Prince's body is not enough. It would be best to wipe his armpits and palms with some water to help reduce his high fever more quickly."
Everyone sighed.
"It's really hard to believe. Doctor Xie is usually so aloof and rarely interacts with people, but I never expected him to be such a flatterer."
"That's right. The Emperor just said not to cover the Fifth Prince with such a thick blanket, and he immediately wanted to take off all the blankets."
"Still using water to wipe your armpits? You might as well just take a shower."
"If someone with a high fever touches cold water, they'll likely develop chronic illnesses later on. It's like being invaded by a pathogenic wind, a pathogenic wind invading the body..."
"He's gone mad, completely mad..."
Emperor Yuanwu stared at the person kneeling before him, but the person looked somewhat familiar, and he couldn't remember who it was for a moment.
"Who are you……?"
"Your Majesty, your humble servant Xie Nianhui has been serving at Qiluan Garden."
It turns out she was someone who served Consort Shu.
Emperor Yuanwu lowered his guard somewhat.
Since she serves Consort Shu, she will surely be devoted to the Fifth Prince as well.
"I also remind you that if you do nothing, you will certainly not make any mistakes." Emperor Yuanwu paused and continued, "Do you know the consequences if the Fifth Prince were to suffer any mishap if you did as you said?"
Physician Xie knelt on the ground, his eyes trembling: "Your Majesty, my family has been practicing medicine for generations. I am merely fulfilling my duty as a physician. Whether the person lying here is a prince or an ordinary citizen, in my heart they are all just patients who need my treatment. I only want to use my medical skills to alleviate the patient's suffering as much as possible and help them recover as quickly as possible."
Emperor Yuanwu was silent for a moment: "Very well! I entrust the Fifth Prince's illness to you. If the Fifth Prince recovers, I will reward you handsomely!"
If something were to happen to the Fifth Prince...
After all, that means risking your life.
Although Emperor Yuanwu did not say what followed.
But everyone kneeling on the ground knew the truth.
Serving in the Imperial Medical Academy was not like practicing medicine outside the palace.
Whether it's a princess, a prince, or a concubine in the palace.
Regardless of the severity of their illness, they can only receive conservative treatment.
Even when they felt there were ways worth trying, no one was willing to risk the punishment of having their entire family wiped out.
"Your subject obeys the decree," Physician Xie said solemnly.
"Very well." Emperor Yuanwu made a decisive decision: "From this day forward, you will be in charge of all the imperial physicians, palace maids and eunuchs in the Imperial Hospital and the Prince's Palace. Make sure the Fifth Prince recovers as quickly as possible."
"Yes! Your humble servant will certainly do his best."
Emperor Yuanwu stayed in the princes' quarters for a while longer.
He watched as Physician Xie first undressed Mu Junxi, covering him only with a thin blanket around his waist, and then brought over a basin of water.
He wiped the Fifth Prince's armpits and legs with a damp towel.
In no time at all.
Mu Junxi's cheeks did seem to have cooled down.
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