Chapter 167: Delivery is imminent
Wen Renyue saw that Doctor Zhang was somewhat relaxed, so he took advantage of the situation and said:
"Yes, Master, this method is harmful to your health and should not be used too much. As long as you don't stay in the Imperial Medical Bureau and work day and night, you can leave the palace and return to your hometown. In a secluded place, you can still practice medicine and treat the neighbors. It's just right for you to enjoy your retirement."
"Yes, Mr. Zhang, how can one toil all one's life? It's time for you to unload the burden and relax. Don't worry, with us here, the Imperial Medical Bureau will not collapse."
After repeated persuasion, Doctor Zhang finally gave in.
Wenren Yue bled him and took out the poisonous insect when no one noticed.
The turbid and hoarse breathing of Old Doctor Zhang gradually became calm, and Wen Renyue helped him lie down.
The hospital official took his pulse and found that it was much more stable.
"Your Majesty, Doctor Zhang is indeed no longer in danger of death."
Everyone in the hall breathed a sigh of relief and said "OK" repeatedly.
"Your Majesty, I have lived up to your trust. The teacher is now fine. I beg Your Majesty to grant him permission to rest from today."
The huge rock in Xiao Chenglan's heart also fell to the ground.
Regardless of whether Old Doctor Zhang had healed Jiang Yingli's body or not, he didn't want to see him collapse like this.
"From today on, Imperial Doctor Zhang will rest and recuperate. No matter how big or small the Imperial Medical Office's affairs are, you are not allowed to disturb Imperial Doctor Zhang!"
"Yes, I obey your order."
"Also, the Imperial Concubine's pregnancy will be handed over to Envoy Xu."
Xu Yuanshi stepped out and received the order: "Your humble servant will do his best to take care of the Imperial Concubine."
**
"I heard that His Majesty just went to the Imperial Medical Bureau in a hurry. What happened?"
Xiao Chenglan originally wanted to hide the matter of Doctor Zhang from Jiang Yingli.
Seeing that she was about to give birth, he was worried that she would be upset by this matter. However, Doctor Zhang had come to check Jiang Yingli's pulse from time to time before, so he couldn't hide it after all.
It's better to tell her now than for her to find out suddenly.
Xiao Chenglan carefully considered his tone and told Jiang Yingli.
"Doctor Zhang suddenly felt unwell today. He said he was overworked. He needs to rest from today on."
Doctor Zhang has always been in charge of the illnesses of the masters and servants in Zhaohua Palace. Moreover, Jiang Yingli's pregnancy was thanks to Doctor Zhang. Jiang Yingli has become accustomed to him and trusts his medical skills.
What's more, Doctor Zhang is a humble and kind person with excellent medical skills, and Jiang Yingli respects him very much.
I felt sad when I suddenly heard that he was ill.
"Doctor Zhang is old and can no longer work so hard. Your Majesty, please allow him to retire and enjoy his old age in peace."
Xiao Chenglan was relieved to see that she was worried but not very emotional.
"I will make proper arrangements. He is a good doctor and should have a good ending. Besides, we need him to take a look at our child when he is born."
Jiang Yingli nodded, feeling a little more at peace, but she couldn't help but worry.
"But Doctor Zhang has gone to rest. What should I do when I give birth? I'm afraid without Doctor Zhang."
"I have already sent someone to visit the common people and invite the best midwife. There are also skilled nurses in the palace. The Imperial Physician's Office is on standby at all times. I will always be with you."
The closer the day got, the more anxious Jiang Yingli became.
This was the first time, and she knew nothing. She had also heard that difficult labor could lead to death, so she didn't dare eat too much and let the fetus grow too big.
Xiao Chenglan had made complete preparations for her, and her panic dissipated a lot.
"Then Your Majesty, please do not break your promise. Your Majesty must accompany me."
"Well, I have never broken my promise, don't worry." Xiao Chenglan held her in his arms and comforted her in a gentle voice.
In the Wanshou Palace, Xue Ning got very angry when he learned that Doctor Zhang was still alive and well.
"Didn't I ask you to kill him with the Gu to show your sincerity? Didn't you say the Gu in his body could take his life silently? Why is he still alive?"
Wen Ren Yue knelt on the ground, looking up at Xue Ning, whose face was distorted with anger.
"Teacher is a man of great virtue and great fortune. Killing him will bring terrible retribution. Your Majesty, your goal was to prevent him from detecting the Gu in the Imperial Concubine's body. Now that he has resigned to recuperate, your goal has been achieved. Why must you kill him?"
"Karma?" Xue Ning approached him, pinched his chin, his face full of disdain: "You're right, it's karma that's why I'm here. God couldn't stand my tragic death in my previous life, so he gave me this opportunity. Someone else should be punished, not me!"
Wen Renyue looked at her and sighed in his heart.
"Ning'er, I successfully treated the teacher today and lowered the emperor's vigilance against me. This is a good thing, killing two birds with one stone. It will make it easier for you to do things in the future. So, let go of your obsession with killing."
Xue Ning slapped Wen Ren Yue in the face and looked at him coldly.
"How can you persuade me? I'm telling you, it's not me who's asking you for anything, but you who's asking me to keep your secret. The survival of Yuelin Nation depends on you. If you disobey me again, you'll die here. Then, the iron cavalry of Daye will trample over Yuelin, and millions of people will be buried with you for your false kindness."
Wen Ren Yue looked at the nearly crazy Xue Ning. His dark eyes flickered a few times before finally dimming.
"Minister, I understand."
**
June 1st was the date estimated by Xu Yuanshi. The midwife entered the palace a day in advance, and the imperial physician and the midwives in the palace were also waiting.
Jiang Yingli and Xiao Chenglan were restless all day, but Jiang Yingli's stomach didn't move.
After a peaceful night's sleep, Jiang Yingli felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen the next morning while half asleep and half awake.
Qiuxia immediately went outside to call the midwife and others into the hall, and then immediately came back to stand guard beside Jiang Yingli.
The Empress had said that when she gave birth, everyone she knew had to be by her side, no one less, or she'd be scared. Lian Qiao also stayed by her side, so the task of asking His Majesty to come naturally fell to Xiao Xiazi.
"Where is His Majesty? I want His Majesty." Jiang Yingli grabbed the pajamas that Xiao Chenglan had changed out of when he got up in the morning.
She wasn't in much pain at the moment, but she was anxious and had to see someone.
"Your Majesty, it's the morning court session now. Xiao Xiazi has already gone to invite His Majesty. I guess the court session is almost over, and His Majesty will be here soon."
In Chengqian Palace, Fu Wanquan had been watching outside. The first time he saw the panting Xiao Xiazi, he stretched out a finger.
"No need to say anything, I will go and invite His Majesty right away."
As soon as Fu Wanquan entered the hall, Xiao Chenglan's gaze fell on him. It was obvious that his back was stiff and unnatural.
Fu Wanquan leaned over and whispered to him.
Xiao Chenglan stood up with a jerk and waved his hand.
"I'll adjourn the court today. We can discuss anything later."
The ministers who had spent the whole morning preparing for their memorials watched the usually steady emperor leave in a hurry.
Forget it.
The government is important, and the royal heir is also important.
Your Majesty is not so willful every day, so just adjourn the court.
Halfway through his walk, Xiao Chenglan felt that the crown on his head was swaying and getting in the way, so he took it off and threw it to Fu Wanquan.
Fu Wanquan was so scared that he quickly got up.
"Li'er, Li'er!" Xiao Chenglan started calling as soon as he entered the hall.
Jiang Yingli took another mouthful of porridge from the spoon Qiuxia handed over, and then responded, "Your Majesty is here."
Xiao Chenglan looked at the peaceful hall and paused his hurried steps.
Jiang Yingli felt relieved when she saw him, but she couldn't help laughing. "I thought Your Majesty would come over to calm me down, but why is Your Majesty even more panicked than I am?"
Xiao Chenglan finally remembered what the imperial physician had said, that even after the signs appeared, the baby would not be born immediately, and it was normal to wait for three to five hours.
He was indeed too anxious just now, and his mind was full of the scene of Jiang Yingli crying and calling for His Majesty.
But in fact, Jiang Yingli was much calmer than her.
Xiao Chenglan forced a smile, walked over, took the bowl from Qiuxia, and continued to feed Jiang Yingli.
Maintaining physical strength is the most important thing.
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