Chapter 564 Once again, I received a great favor from the Emperor?
The woman in front of them, dressed in finery, had a tense expression and looked pained. Suddenly, she cried out, "Ah! It hurts! My hand! I can't move my hand!"
"How dare you! You dare to injure Consort Jieyu! Guards, seize this man! Someone is plotting to harm a palace concubine!"
The palace maid said, embracing Consort Xie: "Your Highness, are you alright? Someone! Quickly go and fetch the imperial physician!"
"What are you calling for, Imperial Physician! Get her here and teach her a lesson! It's all her doing!"
Consort Zhao moved her wrists and found nothing wrong with them, then gestured for several maids to come forward.
The maids looked at each other, then reluctantly stepped forward.
Lin Chun also squinted his eyes and stood protectively in front of him.
Just when one problem seemed to be subsiding, another arose. Suddenly, a cold shout came from behind: "What are you doing?"
Everyone turned around and saw Eunuch Li hurrying towards them.
"Oh, Doctor Jiang! You're here? This old servant is late. How are you? Are you injured?"
Eunuch Li jogged up to Jiang Nuanzhi, panting heavily. Jiang Nuanzhi glanced at him closely and saw that he seemed to have caught his breath after a couple of breaths. Despite running such a long distance, there was no sweat on his forehead, his clothes were neat, and even the duster in his hand was smooth. Jiang Nuanzhi figured that Eunuch Li must have been here for a while.
However, she only subtly revealed a hint of grievance: "Father-in-law has finally arrived."
"Doctor Jiang, don't be afraid. His Majesty sent me here to stand up for you!"
As he said this, he turned to look at Consort Xie, his eyes flashing with coldness: "Consort Sun, what are you doing? Physician Jiang is someone the Emperor trusts, how can you be so presumptuous!?"
"Let me tell you," I said, "His Majesty has decreed that anyone who offends Physician Jiang is disrespecting him! Your Highness, please return to the palace and wait for me to relay His Majesty's message. We'll see how he deals with you."
"How dare you! I am the mistress of the palace, and she is nothing but a servant. How could the Emperor protect this lowly woman?!"
"Your Highness, please take care of yourself." Eunuch Li glanced coldly at Consort Xie, then looked at the person beside him: "Hurry up and send Consort Xie back."
As soon as Eunuch Li finished speaking, Consort Xie wanted to say something, but the next second she was gagged and taken back.
The palace servants behind them were all terrified, their faces turning pale. After bowing, they slunk away and followed them back.
The gloom on Eunuch Li's face vanished completely when he saw Jiang Nuanzhi.
Almost instantly, he carefully helped Jiang Nuanzhi up with a smile: "When His Majesty heard that the Grand Princess had punished Physician Jiang, he immediately summoned this servant. Are you injured?"
Jiang Nuanzhi shook her head, her eyes reddening with gratitude: "Thank you, Eunuch Li. If His Majesty hadn't sent Eunuch Li, I don't know how much suffering I would have endured today."
As he spoke, he sniffed and wiped his eyes.
Eunuch Li smiled even more kindly: "It's good that Physician Jiang is alright. It's thanks to His Majesty's meticulousness; we old folks are really no match for him, yet he thought of such a thoughtful approach."
His Majesty was worried about Physician Jiang's safety yesterday, and only after Commander Liu returned to the palace to report and heard that Physician Jiang was alright did His Majesty finally manage to fall asleep. As a result, His Majesty woke up a little late this morning. He felt unwell upon waking, but the first thing he asked about Physician Jiang was that he hadn't come over. Hearing that Physician Jiang hadn't come, he immediately sent a servant to inquire, never expecting such a thing to have happened.
Dr. Jiang, I'm so glad you're alright.
"Let's go back to the Emperor now, and surely no one will dare to harm you again."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuanzhi's misty eyes seemed to freeze for a moment before she burst into tears: "Eunuch Li, does His Majesty truly care for me so much?"
With a smile, Eunuch Li handed a handkerchief to Jiang Nuanzhi: "Of course, you can't help but see how much the Emperor cares for someone. Even Physician Que is different. You know, Physician Que has been serving the Emperor for many years. It's clear that the Emperor treats you differently."
Jiang Nuanzhi took the handkerchief and sniffed to herself: "You don't know, A Rong has been seriously ill recently. I went to the Regent's Palace alone and was so scared. Fortunately, the Emperor protected me. Otherwise, you wouldn't be here to see me today. Today, I am also deeply grateful for the Emperor's kindness. I would go through fire and water to repay him."
Overwhelmed with gratitude, she followed Eunuch Li, limping back home.
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Li seemed relieved and smiled.
Jiang Nuanzhi asked again, seemingly confused, "Father-in-law, can I go back like this? The Grand Princess has punished me to kneel for two hours."
“Since His Majesty has summoned you, you naturally do not need to kneel.” Eunuch Li glanced at Jiang Nuanzhi’s knees, then sighed again, “You really don’t know. His Majesty actually grew up under the care of the Grand Princess. The Grand Princess, ah, she also had a tragic life. In her youth, the Grand Princess went to marry a Turkic ruler, ensuring ten years of peace. Later, General Li destroyed the Turks, and the princess was brought back. The Grand Princess is a great hero of our Great Jing.”
Even when the late emperor was alive, he held this aunt in high esteem. As for our emperor, it's even more difficult for him to say anything to the Grand Princess. Doctor Jiang, you've been wronged this time.”
Jiang Nuanzhi listened with a face full of gratitude, but inwardly she rolled her eyes.
Should we slap someone and then give them a treat?
Jiang Nuanzhi would never believe that today's events were not orchestrated by the Emperor.
What a coincidence! It was like timing itself perfectly; exactly one hour later, all the troublemakers who were supposed to come had arrived, and only then did Eunuch Li appear.
You rescued her at the perfect moment, and you expect her to be grateful?
Don't forget, if she hadn't entered the palace, she wouldn't have had to suffer such injustice.
They chatted casually with Eunuch Li along the way, and this time they finally arrived at the Emperor's presence without incident.
Before they could even go inside, they heard a pitiful plea for mercy coming from within.
"Your Majesty, I dare not do it again! Please forgive me!"
Following the sound, a man covered in blood was dragged out of the emperor's bedchamber by guards. A trail of blood stretched down the steps of the bedchamber, a horrifying sight.
The man was already on the verge of death, still muttering, "Your Majesty, I dare not do it again, I dare not slander Physician Jiang again."
Upon hearing this, alarm bells rang in Jiang Nuanzhi's mind: "Eunuch Li, what's going on..."
Eunuch Li, seemingly surprised, slapped his thigh and said, "Oh dear, isn't this Physician Li who just came in and reported to the Emperor? This old servant overheard him talking to the Emperor about you getting medicine from the Imperial Hospital. How come you've changed so much in such a short time?"
Judging from his words, he impeached you before the Emperor? Tsk tsk, serves him right!
As the two were talking, Li, the Imperial Physician, came out of the inner room with a pale face. He saw Jiang Nuanzhi from afar, pursed his lips, glanced at her indifferently, and walked away.
Jiang Nuanzhi took a deep breath and entered the emperor's bedroom.
(End of this chapter)
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