Chapter 198 The King Comes to See
"Yes, that's great. Second brother, you have done a great job this time!" Old Zhu nodded repeatedly and put the memorial away personally.
Not long after, news spread from the palace that Zhu Yuanzhang had summoned envoys from five countries including Goryeo. Then, news came that the envoys from several countries happily left Yingtian Prefecture and embarked on their return journey.
Zhu Chong had no intention of investigating this matter in detail. He had already explained all the reasons to Old Zhu and had done everything he could. As for how Old Zhu would end it, that was not something he could consider.
The issue of tribute and return gifts was resolved satisfactorily, and Yingtian Prefecture seemed to have returned to its former peace.
But sometimes it is like this, just like a calm lake, the tranquility is always just on the surface, and the undercurrent beneath the calm lake is unimaginable to anyone.
Old Zhu has been living a comfortable life recently and has visited Empress Ma more often.
It was not because he was considerate of his wife, but because Zhu Chong had done things for him that satisfied him. The prince was making progress, so Zhu had to show some appreciation. After all, his children were all born to Empress Ma.
Empress Ma knew this very well. Although she and Zhu Yuanzhang had been supporting each other and had been through thick and thin together, the relationship between husband and wife had become impure after it became the relationship between king and queen.
But even if it was just a show, Empress Ma had no choice but to cooperate with Zhu Yuanzhang and let everyone outside know that the Empress's favor was growing day by day, and no one could shake the position of the Crown Prince!
Everything seems to be very harmonious. If it continues like this, the Ming Dynasty will always be solid and stable. However, the reality is not so.
One evening, Empress Ma was talking with Emperor Zhu in Kunning Palace when she suddenly felt a palpitation for no reason and collapsed to the ground.
Seeing this, Old Zhu was immediately startled. He stepped forward to support Empress Ma and shouted loudly outside: "Someone, call the imperial physician, quickly!"
As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang finished his words, Empress Ma's expression changed and she collapsed completely in Zhu Yuanzhang's arms, unconscious.
"Where are the people? Where is the imperial physician? Are they all dead? Quickly call the imperial physician!"
Old Zhu's face turned pale instantly, and his angry roar echoed throughout the Kunning Palace, and the palace was instantly in chaos.
That night, Kunning Palace was as bright as day. All the imperial doctors were mobilized and gathered in Kunning Palace. However, all the imperial doctors took turns to come in, but none of them could cure Empress Ma's illness.
Empress Ma had been unconscious for two hours and could not take any medicine. Zhu Yuanzhang looked like an angry lion, roaring wildly in Kunning Palace.
"There are so many imperial doctors, but not a single one can diagnose the empress. If anything happens to the empress, all of you will be executed!"
Everyone fell to their knees as Zhu Yuanzhang roared madly, but no matter how angry he was, Queen Ma showed no signs of improvement.
"Mao Xiang, pass on my decree to summon the world's most famous doctors to the palace. Anyone who can cure the queen's illness will be crowned king!"
"Uh..." Hearing Lao Zhu's order, Mao Xiang looked up in astonishment. Seeing Lao Zhu's terrifying eyes staring straight at him, Mao Xiang did not dare to hesitate and kowtowed heavily, "This old slave obeys your order!"
After the emperor's decree was announced, the whole world was in an uproar, and the imperial palace in Yingtianfu was in chaos.
In fact, the Imperial Medical Service has gathered famous doctors from all over the world. It is wishful thinking to expect famous folk doctors to cure diseases that even they are helpless against.
What's more, even if someone could cure Empress Ma, the journey would be long and arduous. In this era when transportation depends entirely on walking, by the time the famous doctor arrived in Beijing, Empress Ma would probably have already passed away!
When Zhu Chong heard that Empress Ma had an acute illness and was unconscious, he went to the palace to visit her immediately. He did not show off by saying that he could cure her, but instead remained a bystander, quietly observing Empress Ma's condition.
Empress Ma's illness was very strange. If it was an emergency, the patient's face would usually not turn blue, and especially the lips would not appear purple. Zhu Chong suddenly felt a bad feeling in his heart.
Someone is stirring up trouble in the palace! Queen Ma is probably not suffering from an acute illness, but rather poisoning!
Zhu Chong looked at those white-haired imperial doctors who were trembling with fear while treating Empress Ma, with sympathy in his eyes. If these people continued to treat her in this way, she would probably be beheaded and her family would be implicated!
In today's era, Chinese medicine is used entirely to treat diseases. Chinese medicine emphasizes observation, listening, questioning and palpation, but if you want to be able to accurately diagnose the disease, Western medicine is still more reliable.
However, there are no sophisticated testing instruments like those in Western medicine now, let alone related tools. Zhu Chong will not show off his ability until he is absolutely sure.
At the same time, he was also worried. According to the historical process, Empress Ma died shortly after Zhu Xiongying's death.
Now that Zhu Xiongying is indeed gone, and Empress Ma is about to die, is this simply the course of history, unchangeable? And then, will Zhu Biao be next in line in a few years?
Zhu Chong frowned slightly, staring at Crown Prince Zhu Biao who was kneeling in front of the sickbed, and Empress Ma who was unconscious on the bed. He was confused and at a loss.
After Empress Ma and Zhu Biao died one after another, Zhu's temperament changed drastically, and finally he became like a beast, cruel and bloodthirsty.
Before, Zhu Yuanzhang had Empress Ma and the Crown Prince by his side who could give him some advice. Now that this mother and son are gone, the demons in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart will be completely released, and by then, I'm afraid the whole world will be engulfed in a bloody storm.
Thinking of this, Zhu Chong suddenly remembered another thing. Not long after Zhu Biao died, Zhu Chong also died. It was said that he died in his own palace because of his cruelty to his servants, and several village women joined forces to kill him.
If the course of history cannot be changed, he will certainly not be able to stop what is happening before his eyes. But if that is the case, Zhu Chong will definitely not be reconciled. He still has a lot of things to do and has not reached the peak of his life. How can he die so miserably?
Thinking of this, Zhu Chong decided to take a gamble.
Whether for himself, Empress Ma or Zhu Biao, he believed that he should do something.
Instead of waiting until Empress Ma and Zhu Biao die and living in fear, it is better to take a chance now. Maybe you can change the course of history.
As for the consequences of changing the course of history, Zhu Chong didn't care at all. What did the future hold for him? He didn't care what would happen after his death. As long as he lived a comfortable life now, that was enough!
"All of you get out of the way and let me take a look." Zhu Chong made up his mind and walked straight forward, kicking away an old doctor in front of him who looked shaky.
Hearing Zhu Chong say this, Kunning Palace suddenly became quiet, and everyone looked at Zhu Chong at the same time.
Old Zhu's dead fish-like eyes were fixed on Zhu Chong, and suddenly a divine light flashed...
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