Liu Zhao is sick!
A cold almost took his life.
If Gu Jiu had not been able to handle it, he would have been the first emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty to lose his life due to a cold.
He lay in bed, vulnerable for the first time in years.
But he still acted arrogantly, "I'm fine!"
"Shut up!" Gu Jiu shouted harshly, not giving any face at all, "You almost died, do you know that?"
Her eyes were red and tears fell uncontrollably.
Liu Zhao was heartbroken.
He held her hand tightly, "Why are you crying? I can't die!"
"Are you deliberately trying to piss me off to death?" Gu Ji shook his hand off. "Look at you, you can't even get out of bed, and you still dare to say you're fine."
Gu Jiu tried hard to control her tears.
She didn't want to cry because it would make her look too vulnerable.
But emotions surged up and could not be controlled by rational intelligence.
Liu Zhao looked at her pitifully, reached out and pulled her sleeve carefully.
Just like a child, testing the adults' reactions.
Gu Jiu snorted, turned his head away, and didn't want to pay attention to him.
Don't take care of your body at all.
"I was wrong!"
Gu Jiu sneered and asked him with red eyes, "What's wrong?"
Liu Zhao said with a guilty look on his face: "I was wrong to show off my power!"
"You also know that you are just showing off? You are simply... Did I owe you in my previous life? No, it should be the life before that. I definitely owed you, that's why we are husband and wife in this life."
"According to what you said, I definitely owe you. I don't want to listen to anyone else's words in this world, nor do I feel happy to listen. Only you have to listen to me."
"From the tone of your voice, you seem to be feeling wronged."
Gu Jiu glared, very angry.
Liu Zhao laughed, "Don't be angry! I will follow the Queen's instructions and rest and recuperate. I will never come forward to handle state affairs until I am well."
Gu Jiu took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the corners of his eyes. "It's not that I have to restrict your activities, but before you recover, it's not appropriate for you to handle state affairs. Firstly, it's tiring, and secondly, it causes a lot of emotional fluctuations, which is not conducive to your condition. I will let the eldest brother handle state affairs on your behalf. You can rest assured in his ability. If there is anything he can't decide, I will step in and handle it myself."
"To be honest, I'm worried about you, Boss, but I trust you. You can definitely help me take care of everything."
Seeing that Liu Zhao was well-behaved and didn't ask for help, Gu Jiu finally laughed.
After laughing, she became angry again, "Do you know that you almost scared me to death!"
Liu Zhao held her hand tightly and said, "I will never scare you again. I will obey you in everything from now on."
He didn't expect that a mere cold wind would be so fierce and almost take his life.
He used to refuse to accept his old age, but this time he caught a cold and truly realized that he was old!
My body is not as good as it was when I was young, but I can still be full of energy after staying up late for three or five days.
He sighed, "I'm old!"
Gu Jiu nodded heavily, "You are indeed old, and you can no longer work as hard as before."
"How many years can I live?"
"Don't say such depressing things. As long as I'm here, I'll make sure you live to be seventy or eighty."
"Living too long is meaningless. It will also delay the eldest son's future and make the children hate him. I secretly curse him for being an old fool."
"Stop talking nonsense!" Gu Jiu scolded him.
Liu Zhao said cheerfully, "Are you afraid that I will die before you?"
This guy really deserves a beating!
Gu Jiu was very angry and had a stern face, not wanting to pay any attention to him.
Liu Zhao has always been thick-skinned. As he gets older, his skin doesn't get thinner, but only gets thicker.
He held her hand and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I can't bear to leave you. Even if I go to the gates of hell, I will struggle to come back to see you. If the King of Hell doesn't let me come back, I will destroy his palace."
"Do you think you are too awesome?" Gu Jiu asked him.
Liu Zhao asked in return, "Am I not awesome?"
Gu Jiu chuckled twice, "Just remember my words and don't act like a bravado! Tell me if you feel any discomfort, don't try to hold it in. If I find out you're hiding your illness, I'll never forgive you."
"You must listen to the Queen. I promise to obey you even if you feel uncomfortable."
That's about right.
Liu Zhao's condition stabilized, and Gu Jiu was finally able to lie down and rest.
She hadn't had a good night's sleep during the days he was sick.
He lay down on the bed and fell into a deep sleep in the blink of an eye.
When Gu Jiu is not around, Liu Zhao is the boss who has the final say.
He ordered the eunuch, "Help me up!"
The eunuch did not dare to disobey, and tremblingly helped him up and sat him against the head of the bed.
"Send someone to call the King of Qi. I have important instructions!"
Lin Shuping quickly ordered the eunuch with quick feet to invite His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi.
King Liu Yu of Qi put down the task at hand and hurried to Xingqing Palace.
"Is your Majesty feeling better? Your Majesty has summoned me. What instructions do you have?"
"I have been seriously ill for several days and cannot get out of bed. What's going on in the court? Is anyone causing trouble?" What Liu Zhao was most worried about was the country and people of the Great Zhou.
Prince Liu Yu of Qi bowed slightly. "Your Majesty, during your serious illness, Yang Xianggong, despite all objections, sought the Queen Mother's decree, ordering martial law in the capital and the Jing Grand Camp to enter a wartime state! Even if someone wanted to stir up chaos, they wouldn't dare act rashly under the suppression of Yang Xianggong."
"The capital is under martial law? Is it that serious?" Liu Zhao was surprised.
Prince Liu Yu of Qi's eyes were red. "Father had been in a coma for three days. I don't know how urgent the situation was. The imperial physician had already declared...it was only through the Queen Mother's insistence that Father was finally saved. Under those circumstances, the capital had no choice but to impose martial law."
"So I was in a coma for three days. No wonder I felt so unwell when I woke up. I guess everyone was scared when I got sick this time."
King Liu Yu of Qi nodded heavily.
It was more than just frightening, I was almost scared to death.
Liu Zhao continued to ask: "What is the situation in the court now?"
"Everything is proceeding according to plan. Nothing major has happened yet."
Liu Zhao thought for a moment, "My health won't improve anytime soon. The capital will remain under martial law, and you will continue to handle state affairs for me. If you have any questions, consult your mother. Her decision is mine, and it is final. I will take advantage of this time to recuperate."
"Your Majesty, I obey your command! Father, are you going to the palace to recuperate?"
"The palace is very cold this season. It would be more comfortable to live in the imperial palace. I will recuperate in the imperial palace."
"I understand!"
Liu Zhao asked with concern, "Are you having any trouble handling government affairs?"
King Liu Yu of Qi said solemnly: "With Yang Xianggong's advice, we can still cope with it!"
"Very good! You can leave now!"
"Your son bids farewell!"
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In the following days, Liu Zhao began to follow Gu Jiu's instructions and take care of his health.
He is weak and has difficulty moving.
Gu Jiu ordered people to make several wheelchairs and pushed him to the Imperial Garden to appreciate the plum blossoms.
I wrapped myself up thickly, fearing that the wind would get in and aggravate my condition.
He quipped, "If it were any other doctor, given my current physical condition, they would definitely not agree to let me go out to enjoy the scenery. They're afraid that even a little breeze would make my condition worse. But you're not worried about my condition getting worse at all, and you actually took the initiative to take me out. If I didn't know your temper, I would have suspected that you were trying to murder your husband!"
Gu Jiu laughed at him and asked, "If I wanted to murder my husband, what would you do?"
Liu Zhao thought for a moment and said seriously, "Of course it's up to you! Thank you for your hard work in marrying me for the rest of your life."
Gu Jiu stretched out his finger and poked his forehead, "Don't dwell on death all the time. You won't die that easily. You look weak now, but your condition has actually improved. It's a rare sunny day today, so you should go out and get some sun. Staying cooped up in the bedroom all day will make a healthy person sick, and it will only make things worse for a patient."
Do you know why the imperial physicians objected to you leaving the chamber? Because they were afraid! They were afraid that if something happened to you, they wouldn't be able to bear the responsibility. Therefore, imperial physicians are usually very conservative in their treatments. But I'm not afraid, I know what you need."
"Then tell me what I need?"
"You need to get out of Xingqing Palace, soak up the sunshine, and change your mood. You're almost sick from holding it in, and the tension is about to break."
"But as long as you are by my side, I can endure it."
"Since you are sick, don't endure it. Endurance cannot cure the disease."
"What the Queen said is right." Liu Zhao laughed.
Going out for a walk, taking a look, and breathing some fresh air did indeed make Liu Zhao feel much better.
For an emperor, staying in bed all day would cause his mood to fluctuate and his temper to become extremely irritable.
Only by coming out can he gain temporary peace and help his condition improve.
After staying in the Imperial Garden for half an hour, Gu Jiu personally pushed the wheelchair back to Xingqing Palace.
The lunch was very light, just a sick meal.
This was really hard for Liu Zhao, who was used to eating strong flavors.
Gu Jiu said: "If you don't like it, eat less. Don't force yourself."
"The imperial physician always says to eat more, but you tell me to eat less. You're going against the imperial physician's lead. Are they all mediocre doctors who don't live up to their reputation?"
Gu Jiu shook his head. "The doctors at the Imperial Hospital are all truly capable. I told you, they're very afraid of something happening to you, so all their medications and medical advice are very conservative. You're a patient, so you shouldn't eat or drink too much. Eating less puts less strain on your stomach and intestines, which is good for your recovery. Also, as you get older, you shouldn't eat too much. It's best if you can reduce your food intake by 30%."
"Reduce by 30%? You are so cruel." Liu Zhao complained.
Gu Jiu rolled his eyes at him and said, "Do you want to live a few more years? How can you bear to let me become a widow!"
"You are still young and beautiful, and you want to be a widow? Dream on!"
Gu Jiu was happy when he heard that.
She laughed and said, "It's no use praising me for my youth and beauty. I can only eat hospital meals while I'm sick. If you want to enjoy a rich and delicious meal, wait until next year!"
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