Chapter 565 He got promoted?
"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"
After entering the room, Jiang Nuanzhi bowed deeply to the emperor on the bed.
"No need for formalities." The Emperor coughed heavily twice, looked at Jiang Nuanzhi, and gently beckoned to her.
"I heard that Physician Jiang suffered an injustice this time. Were you frightened? Were you injured?"
Jiang Nuanzhi shook her head, her eyes red, and knelt down: "Thank you, Your Majesty! Whether it was yesterday or today, I am indebted to Your Majesty! Otherwise, I fear I would not be alive to see Your Majesty. I am willing to give my life to repay Your Majesty's great kindness."
Upon hearing Jiang Nuanzhi's words, even the Emperor was taken aback and glanced at Eunuch Li beside him.
Eunuch Li was also taken aback for a moment, and then nodded almost imperceptibly.
"Your Majesty is wise. When you sent me there, Consort Xie was making things difficult for Physician Jiang, and Physician Jiang was also being forced to kneel by the Grand Princess. He suffered a lot of grievances. Fortunately, I arrived in time, and Physician Jiang was not injured."
"Consort Xie? How audacious! This time, she shall be confined to the palace for six months as a warning to others. If anyone dares to run wild in the harem again, I will not let them off lightly!" the Emperor said coldly.
"Yes," Eunuch Li replied.
"Your Majesty, I thank you. You do not know that since A Rong fell ill, no one has protected me like this. I thank Your Majesty for your grace."
As Jiang Nuanzhi spoke, she bowed deeply.
The Emperor paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Please rise, Physician Jiang. We're all family, so let's not talk about this."
Then, he suddenly said, "Guards, immediately promote Physician Jiang to the rank of Imperial Physician of the sixth grade, and grant him the privilege of entering the palace in a sedan chair. He will be solely responsible for treating me, and without an imperial decree, he need not pay homage to anyone else. Previously, the official rank I gave you was too low. I want to see who among those before me dares to be disrespectful now!"
Jiang Nuanzhi was taken aback upon hearing this: "Your Majesty, this humble subject has not yet cured your illness, how could this Imperial Physician possibly be worthy of such a title?"
The Emperor waved his hand dismissively, his expression gentle as he smiled at Jiang Nuanzhi: "I trust you. So, the little Physician Li who slandered you in front of me has already been punished by me. Physician Jiang, you are certainly qualified to be a mere Imperial Physician."
"You were my savior before, rescuing me from danger time and time again. And Xuan Ting, you also saved my Crown Prince; your contributions are immeasurable. How can anyone else compare? Let alone the Imperial Physician, you are even worthy of being the State Physician. However, your status is special, and some things must be done step by step. If you act rashly, I fear your foundation will be unstable."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuanzhi suddenly raised her head.
They suddenly met the Emperor's dark eyes.
Goodness, this is a huge promise they've made to themselves!
It has to be said that it would be a lie for Jiang Nuanzhi to say she wasn't tempted at this moment.
Who doesn't want to be an official? A high-ranking official?
In the Great Jing Dynasty, a national physician is a high-ranking official of the third rank; one person's rise to power brings prosperity to their entire clan. More importantly, she is a physician. Simply by attaining this position, one's wealth increases a hundredfold. Like the legendary physician Que, a simple medicine bowl can produce medicine several times more valuable than others.
If she really opens a clinic in the future, Jiang Nuanzhi can't even imagine how amazing it would be.
Whether she wants to popularize medical knowledge or make money, it's easy for her.
It must be said that this emperor was extremely perceptive.
At first, the reward he received was fine silks and satins.
But as soon as she returned from Xiao Yuanshan's residence, he keenly sensed her difference and immediately used other methods to manipulate her.
Jiang Nuanzhi really wanted to eat this pancake.
However, he still had some sense, and only smiled humbly: "Your humble servant is terrified and would never dare to think of such a thing."
"Don't delay, it's settled then. If you encounter any trouble in the future, seek out my men immediately. They will do everything in their power to protect you."
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness." Jiang Nuanzhi was deep in thought, but her face still showed gratitude, and she looked as if she was about to cry.
The Emperor seemed quite pleased with her appearance, a smile playing on his lips. He coughed violently twice before saying, as if remembering something, "By the way, I haven't had a proper look at Arong and your children yet. Things are not peaceful outside, and Xuan Ting has become increasingly thin due to my illness."
Physician Jiang, why don't we bring them all into the palace? Jun'an will be Xuan Ting's study companion, and Baozhu can go with the princess first.
"I haven't told Jiang Nuanzhi yet, but my little princess has just returned from the Great Wilderness. She's about the same age as Baozhu, so the two children should get along well."
As he spoke, the Emperor seemed to reminisce: "The children grew up together in their childhood; they should be close. I imagine they will be like Ah Rong and Ah Heng were back then."
Jiang Nuanzhi's heart skipped a beat, and the next second she knelt down: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. However, I humbly request Your Majesty to rescind your decree."
Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in the Emperor's eyes, but he chuckled in a daze: "Does Physician Jiang not wish for her children to be close to the princes and princesses?"
Jiang Nuanzhi felt a chill run down her spine. She took a deep breath before saying, "Your Majesty, it's not that I'm unwilling, but the two children are too young. They were assassinated several times before coming to the capital, and they are still quite shaken. My youngest daughter is currently suffering from diarrhea, so she will need to rest for a while. I hope she doesn't pass on her illness to the princess."
And then there's my son, who is two years younger than the Sixth Prince and has always been unruly; I'm afraid he won't be able to take care of the Sixth Prince.
"Your Majesty, perhaps we should wait another two years, allowing me to instruct them for a while longer, before sending them to the palace...?"
"Physician Jiang, you are being a bit too modest." The Emperor's gaze settled on Jiang Nuanzhi: "Teaching in the palace is the same."
Jiang Nuanzhi nodded in deep agreement: "Your Majesty is right. Then, shall I send my children to the palace in a month? Please allow me to at least teach them the rules and help them recover."
The Emperor stared at Jiang Nuanzhi for a while, then suddenly laughed: "What Physician Jiang said makes sense."
The Emperor seemed to have an unspoken meaning, but Jiang Nuanzhi simply smiled and thanked him, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Then, with a worried expression, he said, "Your Majesty, how are you feeling today? Your complexion looks a little rosier than yesterday. May I take your pulse?"
The emperor smiled, but his dark eyes stared at Jiang Nuanzhi for a long while. Just as beads of sweat appeared on Jiang Nuanzhi's forehead, he suddenly smiled and spread his hands: "Good."
His tone seemed to carry a hint of indulgence: "I will listen to Physician Jiang."
Jiang Nuanzhi felt her hair stand on end; this feeling was even more unbearable than being stared at by a venomous snake.
Although he didn't mention the children going to the palace again, the thought remained constantly on his mind.
She herself was already caught up in this treacherous palace intrigue, and she really didn't want her children to get involved as well.
She took the emperor's pulse as usual and applied medicine. Her mind was preoccupied with how she should refuse if the emperor brought it up again later.
However, the Emperor did not mention the child again. Instead, he suddenly said to Jiang Nuanzhi out of the blue, "Physician Jiang, I wish to attend court today."
Jiang Nuanzhi was taken aback for a moment before asking, "Your Majesty, what do you need me to do?"
The Emperor smiled gently and said, "I heard from them that Physician Jiang is also skilled in disguise. I have been feeling dizzy and listless lately. My complexion is not very good. I wonder if Physician Jiang has any way to make me look more energetic? It won't take too long, just an hour will do."
Bonus Mini-Drama:
Regarding Eunuch Li's rescue of Jiang Nuanzhi.
Little eunuch: "Grandpa Li, aren't you going over there yet?"
Eunuch Li: "What do you know? You always have to wait until you've been beaten before you offer help in times of need, and that's how you win people's hearts."
Little eunuch: "Grandpa Li, Consort Zhao has charged towards Doctor Jiang!"
Eunuch Li: "Stay calm."
Little eunuch: "Grandpa Li, it seems that Consort Zhao is about to be dealt with by Physician Jiang. Shall we wait a little longer?"
Then, turning around, he exclaimed, "Hey? Where did everyone go?"
Only a fleeting shadow remained behind Eunuch Li.
Luckily, I made it in time!
If we wait any longer, it might not be saving Doctor Jiang, but saving Consort Zhao!
(End of this chapter)
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