Gao Yu continued to run to the Imperial Hospital to invite the remaining imperial physicians, and also brought over those who could see patients independently. After all, the emperor was in such a state, and it would be good to have enough imperial physicians to make up the numbers, regardless of whether they were useful or not.
Regardless of who Gao Yu brought over, Chen Yuwei simply sat on the couch waiting for the results, and also reminded Gao Yu to keep the news from the Hall of Mental Cultivation a secret.
Of course, this is not a complete blockade; not a single message can be sent out.
Chen Yuwei was also skilled at handling affairs, and she invited all the senior officials from the imperial court to come in.
However, to avoid suspicion, she did not allow her own children to enter the palace.
"Your Majesty, the imperial physicians have taken the Emperor's pulse, and the results are not optimistic."
Gao Yu walked up to Chen Yuwei and quietly reported the latest situation.
Chen Yuwei nodded and continued to inquire about the situation with the court officials.
"Everything is fine, except for a few elderly people whose health can't take it."
He was summoned to the palace without even having a bite to eat, and even now he can only wait at the gate.
These old men usually just exchange barbs in court to loosen up; when have they ever made themselves this tired?
Chen Yuwei told Gao Yu to invite them to stay in the side hall, as she could keep watch over the Emperor.
"They are all meritorious officials who have contributed to the Qing Dynasty. We cannot let the ministers be overworked."
Gao Yu replied "yes," then turned around and cheerfully invited someone to the side hall.
But these old men are shrewd too. How could they go to the side hall to enjoy themselves at a time like this, when the emperor is on his last breath?
Some people firmly refused the convenience offered by Gao Yu, and others even insisted on waiting at the door.
He spoke with such fervor that Gao Yu was utterly speechless.
What are you trying to do? Are you planning to go down and join the Emperor ahead of time?
Some outrageous thoughts kept popping into her mind, but in the end, all Gao Yu could do was tell Chen Yuwei the news.
Chen Yuwei: ...
Chen Yuwei scoffed softly, not understanding the purpose of these people standing at the door.
Is it for my own benefit? Or for the emperor's? All this is pointless.
He shook his head speechlessly. "Eunuch Gao, you've had a long day. Go and rest."
"I will stay by His Majesty's side, and I will arrange for several more imperial physicians to attend to him."
Now all that's left is to see when Hongli will breathe his last; at most, he'll live to see tomorrow morning.
Upon hearing this, Gao Yu's first reaction was that he couldn't rest.
However, considering that the ministers outside wouldn't give him face, he kept quiet.
Well, at this point, don't worry about whether the Imperial Noble Consort has sent you away or not; the important thing is to obey her.
"This servant thanks Your Highness the Imperial Noble Consort for your consideration. I will now go and rest."
After saying that, Gao Yu turned around and went back to her room with a bitter and resentful expression, unable to sit still.
Chen Yuwei didn't care about that. She reached out and called Xingkui, who was serving her, pointing to the busy activity in the inner room and telling her what she needed to do.
In short, the plan was to keep an eye on these imperial physicians and find one they knew well, so that Hongli, who was lying in bed, could pass away more peacefully.
"Anyone with eyes can see what's wrong with the Emperor's health."
"Go and carefully offer a few words of advice later," Chen Yuwei raised an eyebrow, "Remember, the more you say, the more mistakes you make. After you're done, return to my side."
Xingkui said "Yes" and turned to walk into the inner room with small, quick steps.
About fifteen minutes later, Xingkui came out and nodded to Chen Yuwei.
Chen Yuwei immediately understood that this meant the matter was being resolved, and her previously anxious heart could finally settle down.
"Your Majesty, let me help you to the back hall to rest."
There were too many people ahead, and the Empress would need to deal with the ministers when she went out.
It would be better to turn around and go to the back hall, so that no fools would come and bother us.
Chen Yuwei understood Xingkui's good intentions, but she didn't plan to go out.
We've made it this far; as the saying goes, we're just one last step away from achieving our goal.
Chen Yuwei insisted on staying to witness this ending.
He patted Xingkui's arm and said, "No need to trouble yourself, Ippon-gyu is waiting right here."
Xingkui wanted to persuade her again after hearing this, but Chen Yuwei refused and told Xingkui to go down and rest because she was tired.
Xingkui: ...
Xingkui is not Gao Yu, and at this moment she is trembling with fear, wishing she could ponder over and over again what others say.
Xingkui has always been a loyal servant to Chen Yuwei.
Since her mistress doesn't want to rest, then she won't rest either; she'll stay with her.
Chen Yuwei rested her chin on one hand, with a small octagonal table beneath her.
The system in her mind was currently giving Chen Yuwei a countdown, babbling incoherently.
That's right, it was a countdown, the time that Hongli had left when he was on his deathbed.
"System, aren't you being a little too happy?" Chen Yuwei teased her old partner.
The system made no attempt to hide its intentions: 'Once the new emperor ascends the throne, our mission objective will be considered complete.'
Not only can they detach themselves at any time and return to the system space, but most importantly, the energy points earned from tasks will be distributed immediately.
The system and Chen Yuwei are just working people, so of course they're happy when payday is approaching.
"Yes, that's why I'm a little reluctant to let him go. I used to always talk about how great Hongli was, but thinking about it today, at least he didn't live a completely miserable life."
Chen Yuwei felt that there were quite a few conflicts between her and Hongli.
She was able to avoid most of the trouble, and Hongli would at most just talk back.
Judging by her actions rather than her intentions, Hongli could be described as treating her well.
However, all of this is only under the premise that Hongli is about to close his eyes and Chen Yuwei is the victor.
Under any other circumstances, Chen Yuwei would never have sat here calmly and composedly defending Hongli.
'Sure enough, my mindset has changed, and I feel like my future is full of joy.'
After silently reciting these words to herself, Chen Yuwei pretended to close her eyes.
Since arriving here, Chen Yuwei hasn't had a proper rest.
A woman in her sixties can't keep going like this, even if she's willing to.
When the sun sets in the west and the moon rises high in the sky.
Chen Yuwei opened her eyes and gestured to Xingkui to light up the whole room.
The candlelight was dim, and the light it emitted was insufficient to illuminate the surrounding environment.
Fortunately, this is the imperial palace, and the location is the Hall of Mental Cultivation where the emperor resides.
It feels so good to use things that aren't yours.
Chen Yuwei asked Xingkui to light a few more candles, then got up and went into the inner room to check on the situation.
"Your Highness, it will take at most two hours, at the earliest half an hour."
The imperial physician knelt on the ground, trembling as he recounted the last moments of Hongli's life.
Chen Yuwei lowered her eyes and compared the time with the countdown timer in her mind. When she found that it was about the same, she asked the imperial physician to get up.
"I know what's going on. You've been guarding for so long, go and replace you with someone else."
"You can't just let one person take advantage of you," Chen Yuwei waved her hand, took two steps forward, and reached out to tuck the corners of the blanket around Hongli's sides.
Just looking at Hongli now is enough to put Chen Yuwei at ease.
It's really not going to work.
I hope I won't act like this in my next life, and that I won't take my health so lightly.
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