Changchun Palace.
Prince Ning lay on the couch, crying out in pain.
Concubine Xiao Shufei was both angry and distressed.
She stared at the imperial physician applying medicine to Prince Ning, scolding him, "You are such a fool. The censor impeached you, so you should have pleaded guilty to His Majesty. His Majesty might have forgiven you because of your good attitude. But you chose to provoke His Majesty. Look, there are blood marks on your back."
The imperial physician had strong hands and rubbed the plaster into the skin.
Prince Ning grimaced in pain, but he finally managed to get through it.
After the doctor left, Prince Ning put on his clothes and said, "Your son has done things in moderation. Please don't worry about it."
Concubine Xiao Shu snorted, "My worries were for nothing."
Prince Ning said with a cheeky smile, "Mother, please don't be angry with your son. Look at the bloodstains on my back. What do they mean? They mean that I am still as strong as I was in my youth."
Concubine Xiao Shu's face was stern. "So you only wore a single layer of clothing today. You were planning to receive this beating from the beginning."
Prince Ning said, "It's not just a single piece of clothing. There are two more pieces underneath."
Concubine Xiao Shu said earnestly, "It's winter, and you're wearing so little clothes, aren't you afraid of getting sick? You're not a child anymore, can you be more steady?"
Prince Ning shook his head, "I can't be steady. If I become steady, how will the other brothers survive? I'd better maintain my current style. Father is used to it anyway."
Prince Ning looked lazy and Concubine Xiao had no idea what to do with him.
She simply directed her fire at Liu Zhao.
"Zhao'er, you've been married for almost a year, why is your wife still pregnant?"
Liu Zhao raised his eyebrows, a little surprised that the topic suddenly turned to having children.
He said, “There will be movement.”
"When will there be any movement? Don't just talk, you have to take actual action." Concubine Xiao scolded Liu Zhao with a stern face.
Prince Ning laughed heartily, and the whip marks on his back moved.
Concubine Xiao Shufei raised her hand and slapped him hard on the back. Prince Ning grimaced in pain.
"Mother, please be gentle."
"I was gentle, so you can learn your lesson."
After saying this, Concubine Xiao Shu glanced at Liu Zhao again, "You are the eldest son, and your wife is the eldest daughter-in-law. You two should have had a child sooner rather than later. It's been almost a year, and your wife's pregnancy is still nowhere to be found. Does this mean that the entire responsibility of bringing more children to the palace must fall entirely on your fourth brother?"
Prince Ning looked at Liu Zhao with a chuckle. He was very happy to see his son making a fool of himself.
Liu Zhao chuckled softly, "Grandma, why are you so anxious? It hasn't even been a year yet, and she might be pregnant someday. Even if there's no news for two or three years, I should be the one worried. Anyway, my fourth brother's wife is about to give birth, so Grandma should be happy."
Concubine Xiao Shu glanced at him and said, "Are you accusing me of only caring about your fourth brother and not you?"
"Grandson doesn't mean that."
"This is what I think you mean. I naturally care about your fourth brother. He is sensible and polite, and there is nothing for us to worry about. If you were half as obedient as he is, there would be no need for me to worry about you."
"I'm sorry to disappoint my grandmother. My grandson was born not very obedient."
"You are so outrageous."
Concubine Xiao Shu suppressed her anger and said to Prince Ning, "Control Liu Zhao and don't let him act so recklessly. Be careful that he will bring disaster to the palace one day."
Prince Ning laughed and said, "Don't worry, mother. I will take care of him every day and teach him a lesson ten or eight times."
"You don't worry about your wife's pregnancy even though she's not pregnant."
"Why worry about it? What's meant to happen will happen sooner or later."
"It's because of having a father like you that Liu Zhao developed such a cold personality."
Prince Ning grinned, wondering why it was all his fault.
The father and son stayed in Changchun Palace for half a day, had lunch, and took a nap before returning to the palace.
Liu Zhao first sent Prince Ning back to Bixi Pavilion.
Returning to a familiar place, King Ning felt relaxed all over.
He lay down on the Arhat couch and relaxed his whole body. Then he waved to Liu Zhao, asking him to come over and talk.
Liu Zhao took two steps forward and asked, "Father, do you have anything to tell me?"
Prince Ning looked him up and down and said, "If there is something wrong with your health, seek medical treatment as soon as possible."
Liu Zhao was stunned for a moment, then realized that the health problems that King Ning was referring to were problems with fertility.
He had a stern face, clearly unhappy, and said in a resounding voice, "Thank you for your concern, father. There is nothing wrong with my health."
Prince Ning reminded him: "As a man, even if you care about your reputation, you can't avoid seeing a doctor."
Liu Zhao's mouth twitched. "Father, you worry too much. I never shy away from seeking medical treatment. You should take good care of me."
"Old man? Am I very old?"
Prince Ning jumped up in anger.
Liu Zhao had already reached the door, "Anyway, I'm still young without a son."
Prince Ning picked up a shoe and hit Liu Zhao on the back of the head, but it hit the door frame. Liu Zhao had already run away.
Prince Ning gritted his teeth and said, "You little brat, you've been asking for beatings since you were little, and you've become even more annoying now that you've grown up. Someone, please invite Doctor Wang to my house. I have something important to tell him."
"Yes, sir!"
Liu Zhao returned to the upper room of the east courtyard with a gloomy face and sat in front of Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu raised his head from the book and looked at him curiously, "Who made you angry? Hit him."
"If my father makes me angry, can I still fight him?"
Gu Jiu gave Liu Zhao a sympathetic smile. "Since it was your father who provoked you, just bear with it. A son should not criticize his father's mistakes. You know that."
"Why don't you ask me why I'm angry?"
Gu Jiu lay on the table, staring at him curiously, "You came to the palace with your father so early in the morning. Did you get scolded or beaten in the palace?"
"My father said that I was sick and that I was hiding my illness and avoiding medical treatment. Do I look like I'm sick?" Liu Zhao looked resentful and unhappy.
Gu Jiu suppressed a smile and said, "Stretch out your left hand so I can examine you. By the way, when father said you were ill, did he mean that you were ill physically or mentally?"
"What do you think?" Three words popped out from between Liu Zhao's teeth, sounding eerie and very intimidating.
Gu Jiu said seriously, "I understand."
She took your pulse and quickly came to a conclusion, "You are in good health, stronger than an ox. Your father must be blind to think you are ill."
Liu Zhao snorted, "Father is becoming more and more absurd."
He didn't expect that King Ning had something even more ridiculous waiting for him.
When the servant reported that Doctor Wang came to the mansion to treat Young Master Zhao, Liu Zhao was a little confused.
Gu Jiu stared at him, "Are you really sick?"
You are sick!
Liu Zhao felt resentful, and Gu Jiu lowered his head and smiled secretly, not daring to provoke him.
Liu Zhao asked the servant, "Why would Doctor Wang come to our house for no reason, and specifically ask to treat this young master?"
The servant looked innocent, "The prince ordered that Doctor Wang be invited to the mansion to treat the young master. The prince also said that the young master is rather shy and should not be provoked."
The blue veins on Liu Zhao's forehead were throbbing.
The servant continued recklessly, "The prince also told me to remind you, young master, never to shy away from seeing a doctor because it's bad for your health. If you're sick, you should actively seek treatment for your future."
Liu Zhao gritted his teeth and said, "If I don't allow Doctor Wang to see me today, will I be known as someone who avoids seeing doctors?"
The servant seemed to be afraid only now, shrinking his neck and saying, "I don't know."
Bang!
Liu Zhao slammed his fist on the table, and the pens, inkstones, and paper all jumped up in fear.
Gu Jiu was also shocked. It was just a visit to the imperial physician. Was there any need to be so angry?
She said to the servants, "I remember that Doctor Wang specializes in treating external injuries. The young master has no external injuries. Is the prince mistaken?"
"Doctor Wang is not only proficient in treating external injuries, but also in internal medicine. The prince said that Doctor Wang's medical skills are superb and he will definitely be able to cure the young master."
Gu Jiu stared at Liu Zhao suspiciously and asked quietly, "Do you have a hidden illness that I haven't discovered?"
"Do you believe it?" Liu Zhao asked back.
Gu Jiu was a little uncertain. "How about letting Doctor Wang treat you? Doctor Wang has been practicing medicine for decades and is very experienced. He might be able to find a disease that I haven't discovered."
Liu Zhao was defeated by Gu Jiu and glared at her fiercely, looking like a young master who didn't want to talk to her.
Gu Jiu was a little confused. Did she say something wrong?
Doesn’t what she said make sense?
The servant asked, "Sir, would you like to invite Doctor Wang in?"
"Go and ask him. This young master wants to know what kind of illness Doctor Wang can diagnose."
The servant complained in his heart: Of course Doctor Wang can see what's wrong with you, young master.
Doctor Wang was invited to the small study.
He first saluted Liu Zhao and Gu Jiu, then bowed and said, "Please extend your hand, sir. I will take your pulse first, and we will discuss the rest later."
Liu Zhao snorted coldly, "Do you also think that this young master is sick?"
Doctor Wang smiled. He had encountered many similar situations before. Men would never admit that they were sick.
If I admit that I am sick, I am telling the world that I am not good enough.
This is absolutely not possible.
He said, "Whether you are ill or not, please wait until I take your pulse before I tell you."
"It seems that you are certain that I am ill. Well then, I will let you check to see if I am ill or not."
After saying that, Liu Zhao stretched out his hand.
Doctor Wang took the patient's pulse, closed his eyes, and made a careful assessment.
Gu Jiu was curious about what disease Liu Zhao had that she couldn't diagnose.
After a cup of tea, Doctor Wang let go of Liu Zhao's hand.
Liu Zhao's face was cold, like a face full of resentment that he couldn't get his money back. "Doctor Wang, is this young master sick?"
Doctor Wang frowned and said, "Sir, please stick out your tongue so I can see it."
Liu Zhao snorted, but still cooperated by sticking out his tongue.
Doctor Wang nodded secretly, "Young Master is in good health, so he should be fine."
"Since I'm not ill, you should quickly explain this to the prince."
"only……"
Doctor Wang hesitated to speak.
"Just what?" Liu Zhao glared.
"It's just a key area. I haven't checked it yet. I can't draw any conclusions yet."
Liu Zhao's face turned dark.
I am the grandson of the emperor, and I cannot stand being humiliated like this.
He had a gloomy face and clenched his fists on the table.
He stared at Doctor Wang coldly, "Are you sure?"
"Sir, please cooperate so that I can complete my mission."
Gu Jiu looked around and suddenly understood.
She covered her mouth with her hand, looking terrified, but she was actually worried that she would laugh out loud.
Ha ha……
Is the prince actually doubting Liu Zhao's ability and worried that Liu Zhao cannot have children?
Ha ha……
Gu Jiu's shoulders trembled, and she wanted to throw herself on the bed and roll around a few times. It was too funny.
Especially the look of Liu Zhao being humiliated is really rare to see.
Liu Zhao noticed Gu Jiu's movements and stared at her with resentment in his eyes.
Gu Jiu lowered her head, not meeting his gaze. She was worried that she would burst out laughing, which would surely irritate Liu Zhao.
Liu Zhao snorted and said to Doctor Wang, "Follow me here. Today you must clear my name."
Liu Zhao got up and went to the bedroom.
Doctor Wang hurried to follow.
Gu Jiu lay on the table, suppressing his laughter.
She was so happy.
How could Prince Ning suspect that Liu Zhao was not capable and even specially invite the imperial physician to check him?
What exactly caused the misunderstanding?
She laughed so hard that tears came to her eyes and her throat hurt. She had obviously laughed too much.
She picked up the teacup and drank it in one gulp.
Then he saw Liu Zhao and Doctor Wang walking out of the bedroom.
Doctor Wang smiled and said, "Young Master is very vigorous and energetic. I will definitely report this to His Majesty."
"Hurry up and explain it to the prince, and stop worrying about it all day long."
"I'll take my leave."
Doctor Wang left.
Gu Jiu looked at Liu Zhao with amusement.
Liu Zhao snorted, "This young master has been misunderstood, and instead of worrying about him, you gloat over his misfortune. How can this be so unreasonable?"
Gu Jiu suppressed his laughter and said, "It's rare to encounter such a ridiculous thing, I really can't help it. As for gloating, that's definitely not the case. You must have seen it wrong."
"I'm going to be wrong, huh?"
A word of threat.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Everyone makes mistakes. For example, my father made a mistake in judging you today. And it caused a huge misunderstanding."
Liu Zhao narrowed his eyes. This woman just liked to laugh at his jokes.
He said to Gu Jiu, "Don't just laugh. If the Concubine Shu urges me to have a child sooner, the burden of childbirth will be on you, my lady."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Giving birth to a child is not just my business."
Liu Zhao said with a straight face, "This young master will work hard."
Gu Jiu shook his head. "It depends on the time. You can't get pregnant at any time."
"Then tell me when I can get pregnant?"
"Maybe we have to wait until next year, or the year after?"
"Do you want to be greeted and cared about every day?" Liu Zhao stared at Gu Jiu suspiciously.
Gu Jiu understood medical principles. Liu Zhao knew very well that if Gu Jiu didn't want to have children, there must be a way to prevent pregnancy.
Gu Jiu smiled and asked him, "Are you anxious to become a father?"
"Of course I'm anxious."
"But after you become a father, you won't take care of the child. You'll just take time to look after him. I'll have to worry about everything. So, you can only have a child when I'm fully recovered and have the energy to take care of the housework and take care of the child."
Liu Zhao frowned, "There's a wet nurse to take care of the child."
"I don't want my child to be close to his wet nurse and alienated from me. I am the mother who gave birth to him and raised him, not the wet nurse."
Liu Zhao asked her, "When can we have a child?"
Gu Jiu said with a smile: "It depends on your performance."
"absurd!"
Liu Zhao was too lazy to talk nonsense with Gu Jiu, so he picked her up and went to the bedroom.
Gu Jiu screamed and hugged Liu Zhao tightly, fearing that he would fall down.
"Are you going to have sex in broad daylight?"
"You and I are husband and wife, and we can do it anytime when we feel like it. I just don't believe that we can't have a child even if we do it a few more times."
He threw Gu Jiu onto the bed. Although he said he was throwing her, his movements were incredibly gentle.
Without waiting for Gu Jiu to escape, he pressed forward.
…
Imperial Physician Wang went to Bixi Pavilion to report.
Prince Ning asked listlessly, "You said Prince Zhao is in good health and has no ailments?"
"Exactly! Your Highness was overthinking it before."
"Yeah?"
Prince Ning stroked his beard and said, "I can actually make mistakes sometimes. Brat, I felt there was something wrong with him the moment I looked at him. I actually made a mistake."
Imperial Physician Wang repeatedly assured that there was absolutely no problem with Prince Zhao.
"Liu Zhao is fine, could it be that the problem lies with the eldest brother's wife?"
King Ning thinks divergently.
Doctor Wang continued, "I check Madam Zhao's pulse every month. Apart from being a little weak, there's nothing wrong with her."
"Oh! It seems that it is not the right time. Well, let's leave it at that."
Doctor Wang bowed and said goodbye.
I thought that was the end of it.
However, the tree wants to be still but the wind does not stop.
Prince Ning invited the imperial physician to his house to treat Liu Zhao. This matter spread and was interpreted in various ways.
"Is the eldest son injured?"
Concubine Shen was chatting with Ouyang Fu.
Ouyang Fu shook her head, "My daughter-in-law doesn't know either."
"The prince and the eldest son returned from the palace, and the prince immediately sent for the imperial physician to see the eldest son. Could it be that the eldest son was beaten in the palace and was punished by His Majesty?"
"Why did Your Majesty want to punish the eldest son?"
Even if we have to deal with someone, we should deal with the prince.
Concubine Shen snorted, "How would we know about their men's affairs? Maybe the eldest son has done something wrong outside and His Majesty knows about it."
"Is that true?"
"Nine times out of ten, that's the case."
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