Jian Yang made her choice immediately.
Therefore, the next morning, as soon as the chanting of scriptures was finished, Jian Yang immediately ran to Fuxi Palace to serve the Empress Dowager a meal.
The Empress Dowager was only in her forties and was well-maintained, but she couldn't stand worrying. Worrying makes one age easily, and fine lines appeared at the corners of her eyes, making her look a bit frail.
Through her, Jian Yang seemed to see herself many years later, and she took much better care of her.
Having held power for many years, the Empress Dowager knew all too well what the people below were thinking. She could sense that the Empress had changed a lot since the last time she suffered, and was genuinely taking care of her.
She was in poor health and didn't know how long she could take care of the prince. Now that the empress had grown up, she felt much more at ease.
"Alright, you should rest for a while. I can eat by myself. Did the Imperial Hospital show you the prescription for the prince's medicinal diet?"
Jian Yang is really capable. A few days ago, she even improved a few medicinal herbs in the medicinal food she usually eats.
After eating, she felt noticeably better.
The emperor's medicinal diet was also given to her for inspection.
"I have reviewed it. There are no problems with Your Majesty's prescription. I changed a few of the milder, more nourishing herbs, and the Imperial Medical Academy approved it, so they changed it."
The Empress Dowager touched her hand: "Girl, you've really grown up."
Her mother-in-law was difficult to please, and Jian Yang felt unusually tired that day.
After washing up and having a late-night snack, I was just about to go to bed when suddenly Zhang Gonggong's announcement rang out from outside the door: "The Emperor has arrived—"
Well, here comes the number one capitalist.
Jian Yang's sleepiness vanished instantly. Why did she have to see her boss so late at night?!
She quickly straightened her clothes and bowed respectfully: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects."
The man, dressed in a bright yellow court robe, was tall and exceptionally handsome, exuding an imposing aura. He gave Jian Yang a slight nod of support, saying, "Your Majesty, there's no need for such formalities."
Is my boss handsome? Yes, he is!
Dare to look any longer? No way!
She tugged at her clothes, feeling a little uncomfortable. She had just changed into an ancient-style nightgown, a light and thin gauze dress.
In all her lifetimes combined, she had never dressed so revealingly in front of any man.
My mind keeps wandering.
No way, no way, could it be that I was slept with by a dog emperor I've barely even met?
Although they were husband and wife in name, they had hardly ever met. She couldn't get over this mental hurdle!
"I just noticed that the Empress Dowager's health has improved a lot under the Empress's care. The Empress has worked hard."
Jian Yang mechanically repeated: "This is all my duty."
"Just now, the Empress Dowager said that the Empress has been working hard lately and has hardly had any rest. She asked me to come and check on her. I will stay here to rest today."
Oh, is it coming soon?
Is my first time with a man, like this and that, coming so soon?
Jian Yang stole a glance at the man's figure, but because he was wrapped in bright yellow clothes, she couldn't see very clearly.
She's not ready yet.
Jian Yang stammered, forcing a smile and feigning ignorance: "Your Majesty still has to attend court, and Fuxi Palace is quite far away. I feel sorry for you having to get up early tomorrow..."
"No court session tomorrow, take a day off."
Oh, capitalists need to take holidays.
After the palace maids helped the two of them change and bathe, Jian Yang lay on the bed, mentally preparing herself.
But I really can't do it!
The man sat down on the edge of the bed, and she trembled.
He rolled onto the bed, and she shuddered again.
He pulled back the covers, and she almost screamed.
Jian Yang closed her eyes and waited for a while, and then she heard even breathing sounds in her ear...
Are you asleep?
Why was she actually a little disappointed?
Honestly, she's a grown woman, and a lawfully wedded wife.
He's not responding? Is he impotent?
When she sent him the recipe the day before yesterday, she noticed that it contained many herbs that warm the body and invigorate yang, and she felt sorry for him because he was overworked and had kidney deficiency.
Now it seems that this person might actually be...
Zhou Jingzhi has been emperor for eight years. Although he doesn't have many concubines, he still has more than a dozen. His only child is someone he had when he was a prince.
Jian Yang breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little sad.
What if this empress were to remain empress for her entire life? Wouldn't she be living a life of widowhood?
Although she is a highly skilled doctor, she really has little experience in urology!
I absolutely have to find a way to resign!
The next morning, when Jian Yang woke up, she found that the people around her had already gotten up, so she quickly got up as well.
How can you shirk your duties in front of your boss?
Just as he finished tidying up and pretended to spread out the scriptures, he saw Zhou Jingzhi come in from outside.
Jian Yang's chanting of Buddhist scriptures was always just for show; she seemed somewhat guilty.
She closed the scripture: "His Majesty doesn't attend court, yet he gets up so early and works so hard. It's truly a blessing for the Western Yue Kingdom."
Flattery will get you everywhere.
But the emperor was indeed an emperor. As a top capitalist, he knew how to make his dogs work for him. He had to praise her loyalty. So, the men echoed the businessmen's praise: "The empress got up early to chant sutras and pray for the people. It is a blessing for the people."
At noon, the palace maids set out lunch. The young and handsome emperor thoughtfully served Jian Yang some food, as if they were very affectionate: "Eat this, it's good for your eyes."
Enjoying a delicious meal is one of the happiest things in the world, but what if you're sitting at the same table as your boss?
Happiness is halved.
"Although I feel sorry that the Empress has been working too hard lately, I am currently unable to attend to everything. In the future, the stability of the harem will depend on the Empress."
OK, I understand. As long as you're not exhausted, you can keep working overtime.
"The Empress Dowager's health is gradually improving, all thanks to the Empress, which I will remember; the drought in the north continues, and although the imperial treasury has allocated funds several times, it is far from enough. Now we are calling on all officials to donate money and goods, and as the head of the harem, you should set an example; Princess Chengming will soon be married off to a distant land for a political alliance, and as her sister-in-law, you should also do your part; the Rongqiang prince..."
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