Chapter 331 Once he brings the princess back, I will reward him handsomely.
The emperor frowned, but his hands and feet unconsciously followed the movements of the divine physician.
The divine physician suddenly paused, frowned, and said, "No, no, this doesn't seem right. Your Majesty, please wait a moment, let me take another look."
As he spoke, he immediately took the booklet out of his pocket, flipped through it, and then got into position again: "Yes, that's how you get up, and then tiptoe."
When he turned around, he saw the Emperor staring at him in a daze. The physician immediately said earnestly, "Your Majesty, this martial art for strengthening the body will definitely benefit you. Why don't you practice with me?"
emperor:"."
Is it that he doesn't want to practice with him? He's afraid that practicing with him will cause him to go astray!
The divine physician, seemingly still trustworthy, didn't suspect anything amiss and instead said with puzzlement, "It's strange, the residual poison in your body hasn't been completely eliminated. Logically, you should have recovered long ago. It must be due to your poor health. Your Majesty, you mustn't be negligent!"
As he spoke, he kept glancing at the emperor behind him, as if afraid that the emperor wouldn't follow along.
The Emperor took a deep breath, thinking that since this was Physician Jiang's boxing technique, it might be useful. In the end, he followed him and completed the set.
At that moment, fine beads of sweat had already appeared on his forehead. The Emperor had not felt so tired in a long time, and immediately wanted to sit down and rest.
The divine physician immediately stopped him: "Your Majesty, this is absolutely not the time to rest. You've only had one set of treatments. You need to have at least two sets every day to relax your muscles and improve circulation. If you're too tired, take a break, but don't sit down immediately."
As if the Emperor didn't believe him, he added, "Even the Sixth Prince, at his age, needs two sets of injections every day. I heard from Sanqi that Physician Jiang administers at least three or four sets every morning. You've only had one set, and your body is only just starting to feel warm. If you want better results, you need to keep going."
The emperor glanced at the divine physician, but before he could say anything, Li Quan entered the room carrying a teacup.
"Your Majesty, a letter has arrived from the Great Wilderness. Would you like to see them now?"
Seeing the emperor covered in sweat, Li Quan hurriedly put down his teacup and stepped forward to offer him a handkerchief.
The Emperor raised an eyebrow: "Zhao Xiuyuan?"
Li Dequan: "Your Majesty, that's right."
The Emperor casually took the handkerchief: "Pass it on."
The young eunuch entered shortly afterward, knelt down abruptly, and presented a tray with both hands: "Your Majesty, an urgent letter from the Great Wilderness. Also included is a token from Lord Zhao Xiuyuan. Please take a look."
The Emperor glanced at the jade pendant, then picked it up and examined it closely, a hint of surprise creeping onto his face. He then opened the letter and read it, before finally smiling and saying, "He's certainly quick on his feet."
The divine physician asked in surprise, "Your Majesty, could it be that he has really found the little princess's whereabouts?" He then covered his mouth, thinking, "You're so sharp-tongued." He carefully observed the emperor's expression.
The Emperor raised an eyebrow: "Hmm, what's your opinion on this matter?"
The divine physician swallowed hard. "I am but a humble physician, so I will not embarrass myself by showing off. Um, when the little princess returns, I may examine her health."
"Why are you behaving so submissively? I'm asking you a question. Just tell me what you're thinking, and I won't punish you."
The physician gave a dry laugh and said, "I just thought that this kid surnamed Zhao is very untrustworthy. But at least he has the young princess from the Prince's Mansion with him, so he can't cause any big trouble. However, who doesn't know that he's getting unusually close to that person? This concerns the royal bloodline, how can you let him go?"
This had always been a concern in Doctor Que's mind. He wasn't one to keep things to himself, so he spoke it out immediately.
The Emperor smiled noncommittally: "Yes, you are right."
The Magpie Doctor: "???"
Then what?
The Emperor ignored him, picked up the jade pendant and rubbed it in his hand for a while before saying, "Bring me pen and ink."
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Li immediately got up to grind the ink.
The Emperor lifted his robe, went to his desk, and finished writing in no time. He then stood up and said, "Take a message with a secret letter to Lord Zhao, telling him that she did a very good job this time. Once he brings the princess back, I will reward him handsomely."
The kneeling eunuch's eyes flickered, he kowtowed in response, bowed, and went out the door.
The Emperor smiled and then beckoned to the physician beside him: "Come on, let's continue practicing boxing."
Doctor Que was taken aback, not expecting the Emperor to remember. He quickly got up and continued to lead the Emperor in boxing.
Li Quan, standing beside the emperor, hesitated several times before speaking, but the emperor didn't even look at him. He became so anxious that he scratched his head and ears.
The Emperor glanced at him, his hand following the lead of the divine physician, and said indifferently, "Speak your mind. Why are you all behaving like this today?"
"Your Majesty," Li Quan said with a fawning smile, taking out a handkerchief and stepping forward, "This servant was thinking that if Lord Zhao returns with the little princess in a few days...should we inform the Imperial Concubine and the Sixth Prince? Also, what about the Fifth Princess?"
Upon hearing this, the Emperor's brows twitched slightly, and he pondered for a while before saying, "No need, let's wait until I see the person before we talk about it."
Upon hearing this, Li Quan's eyes flickered slightly. He immediately smiled and replied, "Yes." He thought to himself, "Now that this princess has returned, things are likely to get lively in our palace." Then he quietly went to a side hall to keep watch.
After the Emperor and Physician Que finished their exchange of blows, they were both covered in sweat again. It must be said that the Emperor did feel much more comfortable.
Just as the event was taking place, they heard Lord Wang's delighted voice coming from outside.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Good news! Eunuch Li, where is His Majesty? Quickly go and announce that there is great news to report to His Majesty."
The Emperor couldn't help but frown: "This Wang Yong, he's getting older and older and he's becoming more and more ignorant of etiquette. How can he be so noisy in front of the main hall? What kind of behavior is this?"
Upon seeing Eunuch Li enter, before he could announce his arrival, Eunuch Li waved his hand and said, "Let him in."
After thinking for a moment, he said, "Never mind, I'll go outside to talk." He simply put on his clothes and went out of the inner room.
It was snowing, and Lord Wang Yong was covered in sweat from running all the way. When he entered the inner room, he took off his hat, and white smoke was still rising from his head.
Upon seeing this, the Emperor couldn't help but frown: "At your age, what are you running around for?"
The emperor, however, also became curious. What news could have prompted him to rush over here, seemingly risking his life?
Wang Yong wiped the sweat from his forehead, his smile undiminished, revealing a gap in his jaw. He said with a delighted expression, "Your Majesty, you're back! The gold mine in Pingning Prefecture has completed its smelting, and they've all come to the capital today."
The more he talked, the happier he became, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "This Duke Chi, who usually seems so carefree, has actually done something truly great for the country and its people! Your Majesty, with this gold mine, how can we worry about not having anything to provide for disaster relief? It's simply a blessing from heaven for our Great Jing!"
Upon hearing this, even the Emperor's eyes and brows showed a hint of joy. He glanced at Wang Yong, who was still panting heavily, and waved his hand, saying, "Someone, bring a seat for Lord Wang."
Stroking the ring on his hand, the Emperor asked again, "Has Chi Heng returned? Did he return to the capital alone, or was he accompanied by someone else?"
(End of this chapter)
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