"But you have to know that the more this happens, the more it means that the emperor is very disappointed with the second prince."
After hearing what his father-in-law said, Zhou Hansheng finally felt better. He cheered up and nodded with a smile, saying, "Father-in-law is right. That's exactly the truth! Let's wait and see."
Zhou Hansheng even felt a little gloating. He was waiting to see the emperor continue to be sad and finally have no way out.
I wonder what the emperor will think then?
It is not certain that the emperor would regret it. With a temper like the emperor, even if he really regretted it in his heart, he would definitely be the type to be stubborn.
If anyone dares to mention it, he will probably get angry and turn hostile.
Zhou Hansheng arrived filled with anger and distraught, but after hearing his father-in-law's words of comfort, he felt much better. When he left the Zhao family, his mood had also calmed down.
My father-in-law is right. We still need to wait. Don't be anxious. What is coming will eventually come.
For example, his marriage with Aya, after all, will come soon.
Two days later, the emperor summoned Zhao Xiang to discuss state affairs.
The emperor's illness still showed no improvement, but after not seeing him for four or five days, he seemed to have aged a little. Zhao Xiang suddenly discovered that most of his hair had turned gray since he hadn't seen him for some time.
Zhao Xiang felt a little reluctant, but he quickly suppressed the emotion.
The emperor was very concerned about his reputation and would never show weakness in front of some ministers. Even if he was unwell, he would always wear a neat dragon robe, comb his hair meticulously, wear a golden crown, sit upright with his waist straight, his expression tense, and majestic. It was absolutely impossible to tell that he was sick.
But the emperor was not so particular about the ministers he had always been close to, such as Zhao Xiang. He casually put on an outer robe, put a jade hairpin in his hair, and lay loosely on the couch, talking incoherently.
After discussing government affairs, Zhao Xiang seemed to be hesitant to speak, but he finally took two steps forward and said with a bow, "Your Majesty, your health cannot continue like this. I know a doctor with good medical skills. If Your Majesty is willing, please summon him to the palace to check Your Majesty's pulse."
"Oh?" The emperor was quite interested and said with a smile, "When did you meet such a good doctor? Tell me about it."
The emperor couldn't help but wonder. After all, if Zhao Xiang knew a good doctor, there was no reason why the Imperial Hospital wouldn't know about it. Wouldn't they have invited him long ago?
Zhao Xiang hesitated for a moment, then said with a half-hearted smile, "Then I must first apologize. If I have said anything that has angered Your Majesty, please forgive me."
"Oh?" The emperor, showing even more interest, scolded with a smile, "My dear minister, you are not one to be so mysterious. Why don't you tell me the truth and stop keeping me in suspense?"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Zhao Xiang said, lifting his robe and kneeling down. "Your Majesty, do you still remember the old doctor Yu from the Imperial Hospital?"
That was an old story from more than ten years ago. The emperor felt vaguely familiar with it, but he couldn't quite recall it. "Who are you talking about?"
After all, he was the emperor, and there weren't many things he could remember.
Zhao Xiang had no choice but to explain more clearly: "Your Majesty, Doctor Yu is the old doctor who treated the Empress Dowager and checked her pulse on a daily basis."
It was also the old doctor who committed suicide and exiled his entire family because of the unclear death of the empress dowager!
The emperor remembered, his face suddenly changed, and he stared at Zhao Xiang coldly.
The air in the hall seemed stagnant, and the ringing in his ears made his heart beat faster and his breathing more tense. Zhao Xiang's palms were covered with cold sweat.
But he couldn't help but say so.
Yu Xiaofang's background can be easily found out. After all, he has lived in Yan Village for so many years. It is impossible for Zhao Xiang to conceal his past.
There is no other way to push Yu Xiaofang in front of the emperor. Being direct is the most risky, but also the appropriate method.
Zhao Xiang had already explained everything in detail to Yu Xiaofang and Lin Mo. Yu Xiaofang could refuse. After all, he and Lin Mo had already redeemed their sins. With their abilities and the wealth they had received, they could find a place to settle down anywhere in the world. They could live their lives freely and peacefully.
Pushing him in front of the emperor might bring some benefits, or might bring nothing. In the worst case, Yu Xiaofang might even lose his life.
Yu Xiaofang agreed without even thinking about it.
He no longer had much memory of his grandfather, but he still remembered his grandfather holding him in his arms, teaching him to read medical books and identify herbs. He also remembered the loving and gratified look in his grandfather's eyes when he looked at him, and the countless times he proudly exclaimed, "The Yu family has successors!"
How could he accept that such a good grandfather was gone just like that?
After a while, the emperor said coldly, "Speak!"
Zhao Xiang agreed and told the story of how he met Yu Xiaofang by chance after being exiled to Lingnan and how he later learned of Yu Xiaofang's identity.
"Although he is young, his medical skills are truly remarkable. After redeeming his crimes, he wanted to return to the capital, so he set off with me and others, and now lives outside the city. If it weren't for his special status, I would have recommended him to the emperor long ago."
Unexpectedly, the emperor's health has not been good, so he took the risk and brought up this matter.
The emperor's expression gradually softened, and he did not doubt what Zhao Xiang said.
After all, these are things that can be found out with just a little investigation. Zhao Xiang would not lie to him, nor would he dare to, and he probably would not bother to do so.
Yu Xiaofang. If that's true, then his identity is indeed somewhat special. No wonder Zhao Xiang didn't mention it at the beginning.
Now that he has the courage to mention it, it can be seen that he really cares about his master.
The emperor was quite pleased and satisfied. He felt that his vision was not bad after all and he had not made a mistake in choosing the right person.
"I still trust Mr. Zhao's judgment. In that case, let him enter the palace and let me take a look."
"Yes, in that case, the sooner rather than later, I will bring him to the palace the day after tomorrow. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
The emperor nodded: "Yes."
"Yes, I obey your order!"
Zhao Xiang quickly took his leave. The emperor leaned back on the dragon couch, thinking about this matter, and found it quite interesting.
If Yu Xiaofang's medical skills are really that good, he deserves a reward.
It must be correct if Zhao Qing can praise it, right?
As for fear and blame, he is not that petty.
According to Zhao Qing's description, Yu Xiaofang was only a child of four or five years old when the incident happened, and he probably didn't even remember anything. The Yu family had already paid the price for what happened back then. Yu Xiaofang was lucky to survive the exile in Lingnan.
If he continues to pursue the matter, it would mean that he lacks magnanimity.
The emperor couldn't help but think back to what happened back then. Actually, there were many doubts about this matter. The biggest doubt was that Doctor Yu had no need to do this at all, because it didn't benefit him at all!
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