Chapter 166 Helpless
Jiang Yingli heard his tone full of certainty and was immediately puzzled: "Why is Your Majesty so sure?"
Xiao Chenglan was stunned.
How could he not be tough? His people reported that Jiang Zhao had made a name for himself in the last battle in the southwest. He had snatched the flag in the midst of the chaos and was spotted by the deputy general, who took him by his side to train him personally.
However, I heard that he was not very calm and had been beaten with military sticks several times, which was not unfair. He only remembered the food but not the beatings.
This boy was very well behaved in front of his sister, and he was almost deceived by his harmless appearance.
It is a good thing to let Deputy General Qin temper his temper. Since he has potential, he will reach a high position in the future, and he cannot have a bad temper.
After Jiang Yingli gave birth, he should pick up the shelved Northern Expedition again. There were huge opportunities waiting for Jiang Zhao on the battlefield there, and it all depended on whether he had the ability to do so.
Before that, he would not give him any special care, nor could he make any promise to Jiang Yingli that he would be able to return to Beijing.
"I'm not certain. I just think it's good for him to hone his skills. As for returning to the capital, I will find a suitable opportunity. Don't worry."
Jiang Yingli knew that if Xiao Chenglan didn't give in, Jiang Zhao would not be able to return to Beijing.
But she also understood that Xiao Chenglan had no intention of deliberately making things difficult for Jiang Zhao. He said he would give him a chance to make meritorious service, so of course she believed him.
But even though she believed it, she couldn't help but worry. She felt melancholy for a while, then took out the sealed bracelet from the box, thinking of the person she had met.
Before she met His Majesty, her kind brother was the only warmth she could rely on in this world. After she met His Majesty, she was no longer alone and met many lovely girls with different personalities. However, her brother left her, and she always felt a sense of loss.
Xiao Chenglan looked at Jiang Yingli with drooping eyelashes, knowing that she couldn't let go of Jiang Zhao and couldn't bear it.
I still have to give him some advice: no matter what, he must be kept alive.
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In April of the third year of Jiaqi, Jiang Yingli had become very heavy and needed support wherever she went. She was due to give birth in two months.
Xiao Chenglan was unprecedentedly nervous. In order to accumulate blessings for her, the emperor once again showed his favor, this time reducing taxes to benefit all the people.
Gradually, many people who originally did not care about the royal family spontaneously burned incense and prayed for the imperial concubine in the palace, praying for a safe delivery.
In addition, Xiao Chenglan once again sealed the six palaces.
Hua Fei was promoted to Xian Fei, ranking first among the four concubines.
The rest of the people will advance one each and retain their titles.
With each new baby, the standards of food, clothing and other necessities will be upgraded, so everyone is naturally happy and sincerely hopes that Jiang Yingli will have a safe delivery.
When the situation was at its most tense, a piece of bad news came from the Imperial Medical Bureau.
"Your Majesty, Doctor Zhang was fine this morning, but just now, while writing a prescription, he suddenly collapsed..."
Xiao Chenglan's eyebrows jumped and he stood up immediately.
"What did you say?"
"Your Majesty, Doctor Zhang is currently lying in bed, unconscious..."
Xiao Chenglan frowned and suddenly became anxious.
"Lead the way, I want to go see him myself."
Xiao Chenglan walked very quickly. When he arrived at the Imperial Medical Bureau, a group of doctors were gathered around Doctor Zhang's bed.
Xiao Chenglan saw Wenren Yue supporting him. His face was pale, but he was still saying something.
Xiao Chenglan approached, and the imperial physicians around the bed all saluted him. Imperial Physician Zhang moved, and Xiao Chenglan took two or three steps forward and held his wrist.
"Doctor Zhang, please excuse me. I heard you had a sudden emergency, and I'm deeply worried."
Doctor Zhang pulled a pale smile at the corner of his mouth and coughed twice, "Your Majesty values me so much that you actually come here in person. I am flattered. I have no regrets to have such a king."
"Don't talk about that. Have you diagnosed what your illness is? I will search all over the world for the medicine you need."
Doctor Zhang shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, I am already old. Even if we use the most precious herbs, it will be useless to save me."
"Teacher!" Many of the imperial doctors surrounding the couch called out the word "Teacher" sadly.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I'm afraid I may be disrespectful today. I have some important matters to discuss with them."
Xiao Chenglan suppressed the sadness in his heart and said, "It's okay, just tell them. Don't worry about me."
Doctor Zhang nodded and looked at his students and colleagues around him. "Children, I have already written the 'Collection of Miscellaneous Diseases'. All that remains is to edit and transcribe it. I am already unable to do so, so I can only leave it to you."
"Teacher, don't worry, I will complete it well."
"Also, don't forget those medicinal herbs planted on the outskirts of the city. They must be collected and dried before the beginning of summer. If you delay this year, you'll have to wait another year to get the herbs and research a prescription. Illness waits for no one."
"Mr. Zhang, we all remember this. Just stop worrying about it and lie down quickly."
Doctor Zhang gave a few instructions before finally looking at Wen Renyue. He said earnestly, "Child, you must bring that medical book back to Yuelin. It can cure many basic illnesses. You are doing good for the people of Yuelin, and it will accumulate merit for you."
Wen Renyue felt a lump in his throat and nodded with difficulty.
Xiao Chenglan looked at Doctor Zhang's sick face, feeling extremely anxious, and glanced around the hall.
"Are you all helpless in dealing with Elder Zhang's illness?"
There was silence in the hall for a long time, and then a voice was heard.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to give it a try, but..."
Xiao Chenglan looked at Wen Renyue: "Do you have a solution? But what is it?"
Wen Renyue pursed his lips and said, "However, this method is a forbidden technique of Yuelin and requires bloodletting. Moreover, I'm afraid that my teacher will no longer be able to practice medicine. The patient saved by this method will still relapse if he overworks himself."
In the moment of despair, the only hope made everyone's eyes brighten a little.
Xiao Chenglan's brows darkened slightly. "How can I trust you? After all, you are not a citizen of Daye. I can't let you do anything to Doctor Zhang so easily."
Wen Renyue knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, there is no other way now. I am willing to exchange my life for yours."
Xiao Chenglan clenched his knuckles.
Indeed, all the imperial doctors are helpless at the moment.
Xiao Chenglan stared at him, emphasizing each word. "I will allow you to treat him. If Elder Zhang shows any abnormality, I don't mind killing you. If exchanging your life for his is not enough, I will declare war on Yue Lin. You must think twice before you act."
Xiao Chenglan's tone was calm and peaceful, but Wen Renyue shuddered when he heard it.
"Yes, your servant will remember this."
"Wait, Your Majesty." Doctor Zhang suddenly spoke at this time.
"Mr. Zhang, do you have any questions?"
Doctor Zhang shook his head and said, "No, if I can no longer practice medicine, I would rather die in the west, a sick and disabled body, than seek to live in vain."
Xiao Chenglan suddenly stopped.
Wen Ren Yue was also extremely shocked.
He never imagined that he forced the poison out of the teacher's body and saved his life, but the teacher would rather die than give up practicing medicine.
"You have taken care of the imperial concubine's body. Now she is pregnant. You have been taking care of her pregnancy, but you have not even seen the birth of this child. How can you leave so easily?" Xiao Chenglan advised him.
Doctor Zhang's expression was somewhat moved when he thought of the child.
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