Chapter 056

After visiting Zhao Youze, Jiashan came out of the inner room and greeted the owner of Changle Palace, Concubine Jing.

After I got married and left the palace, I was inevitably powerless to take care of my younger brother. Concubine Jing has been very attentive in raising Zhao Youze over the years. Looking at the relief on her face just now, I know that her feelings are not fake.

Jiashan said with a smile: "Your Majesty has been worried about Yuankang's eyes these days, and you are exhausted."

Concubine Jing smiled and said, "I was blessed by your Majesty and the Empress, who entrusted the Fourth Prince to me. I will do my best to serve him."

Jiashan also laughed.

"Look at your sweaty forehead." Seeing beads of sweat on Jiashan's forehead again, Concubine Jing hurriedly said, "Sit down and take a rest."

Jiashan said: "Yes."

Jiashan sat upright on the couch and exchanged a glance with Concubine Jing, both of them smiling.

Zhan Yue was a man from outside the family. Although he was Jiashan's husband, it was inconvenient for him to get along with Concubine Jing. Emperor Zhanghe was willing to let him in to visit Zhao Youze, which was a special favor.

Seeing that Jiashan seemed to have something to say to Concubine Jing, Zhan Yue consciously withdrew from the inner room and went to the main hall to stand with the emperor, Kong and others.

Kong's treatment of Zhao Youze was a great achievement. Emperor Zhanghe could not help but think of keeping him and admitting him to the Imperial Hospital.

The doctors of the Imperial Hospital have all worked in the palace for many years, but now, some of them look unhappy, and the same goes for Court Judge Gong.

The Fourth Prince had suffered from eye disease for so long. The doctors in the Imperial Hospital were helpless, but an outsider cured the Fourth Prince's eyes. Even Emperor Zhanghe, after Zhao Youze's eyes recovered, he was distracted to think about other things.

"Kong Lihui." Emperor Zhanghe called Kong's name. He sat on a royal chair and thought slowly, "Since you have this ability, you should stay in the Imperial Hospital. For your meritorious service in treating the Fourth Prince, I can make an exception and promote you to the position of Deputy Hospital Director."

The Imperial Hospital had one director and two judges. The deputy director was a unique position in this dynasty, and was of the same rank as the judge. He not only served the royal family, but was also responsible for training future generations of doctors.

After hearing what Zhang Hedi said, the doctor on duty today couldn't help but frown, and looked at Kong Lihui with some envy.

Unexpectedly, Kong Lihui slowly stepped out of the line, and he knelt and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. However, I am just a commoner, and I have never served before. The Fourth Prince's eyes were just a mistake. In fact, my actual ability is far inferior to those of the masters of the Imperial Hospital."

"My whole family lives in Jiangnan, and we are used to traveling around. This is unruly, and I dare not accept your grace, Your Majesty." Kong Lihui's words sounded beautiful, but in fact, there is a sense of pride hidden in this story, which contains only a few true words.

Emperor Zhanghe said calmly, "Even if it was an accident, he was able to cure the Fourth Prince. Do you mean that my imperial physicians are all useless?"

He looked at Kong Lihui nonchalantly.

"I dare not." Kong Lihui said hurriedly, "It is true that every profession has its own specializations."

"I have heard that Envoy Jiang is good at treating colds and typhoid fever, Judge Gong is a gynecologist, and Judge Wu is quite knowledgeable in the Neijing. I learned medicine from the Jianghu, so I am more knowledgeable and bolder than the Envoys and Judges. I dare to use methods that the Judges dare not use, and that is why I accidentally cured the Fourth Prince. This does not mean that I am better than the Lords."

"I am a scoundrel with a lot of bad habits, and I don't know how to take things seriously. If I really stay in the Imperial Hospital, I'm afraid it will be a disaster rather than a blessing." Kong Lihui kowtowed and said, "I hope Your Majesty will understand."

Emperor Zhang He narrowed his eyes slightly, and even several doctors showed an expression of "not knowing good from bad" on their faces.

Zhan Yue stood behind Emperor Zhang He, just looking at Kong Lihui slowly, with a slightly frown on his face.

A little over.

Emperor Zhanghe smiled lightly and said indifferently: "Since this is the case, I will not force you. I allow you to go to the Jiangnan area and serve as the ambassador of the Imperial Hospital. You are not allowed to refuse. This will also give your Kong family a golden signboard, which will make it easier for you to save the world."

Kong Lihui was startled for a moment, then immediately kowtowed in joy to express his gratitude.

However, Emperor Zhang He's eyes were deep. When Zhao Youze's eyes first recovered, he did show joy for a moment, but after that, his expression seemed to remain extremely gloomy.

Zhan Yue had been serving the emperor for many years and had a certain understanding of the emperor. Seeing this, he couldn't help but think deeply.

In the evening, Jiashan and Zhanyue were unable to attend the banquet at Changle Palace. This was only the third day since Jiashan got married, and it was not yet time for her to return home. Today, the emperor sympathized with their deep love for each other and allowed the eunuch to invite her into the palace.

It is also not appropriate for Zhan Yue to stay in the harem for too long.

Therefore, seeing that it was getting dark, Jiashan went to chat with Zhao Youze for a few words, then bid farewell to Emperor Zhanghe and returned to the Duke of Anguo's Mansion.

Zhan Yue didn't know what he was thinking. When he finished bathing and got into bed with Jia Shan at night, his face was still a little cold and his eyes were pale, which formed a perfect contrast with the rosy complexion on Jia Shan's cheeks.

Jiashan felt it was somewhat strange. He was clearly fine when he went to see Yuankang with him in the afternoon. What happened later?

Jiashan turned sideways and looked at Zhan Yue's face. After hesitating for a while, she softly asked, "What's wrong with you?"

"Are you feeling sad because you thought of your mother again?" Jiashan thought about it and realized that he looked unhappy only when he went to pay tribute to Fu Shiyu in the morning.

I was afraid that at night he would think of the past and want to comfort him.

Zhan Yue smiled, turned over, and looked at Jiashan face to face.

The distance between them and the bed was so close that Jiashan's face couldn't help but turn slightly red when Zhan Yue came over. He fell beside the crimson bed curtains, as if the lovemaking they had the previous night was replaying before his eyes again.

Jiashan's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she involuntarily distanced herself from him. Zhan Yue's lips curled up silently, and compared to before, there was finally a faint smile on his face.

"I'm not sad." Zhan Yue turned and glanced at Jiashan. When he lay on his side, his handsome features became clearer. He looked at Jiashan with a hint of passion in his eyes.

But perhaps his train of thought had accidentally wandered off and suddenly branched off to something else. Zhan Yue's Adam's apple rolled unconsciously, and he suddenly whispered, "Do you think Yuan Kang's eyes are unusually good?"

Jiashan was stunned for a moment, pursed his lips and said, "What do you mean?"

Zhan Yue was silent for a while, and he moved his lips: "When you were talking to Concubine Jing today, His Majesty was outside and wanted to give Kong a position as a deputy minister."

"Kong declined," Zhan Yue said slowly, "and was very determined."

Jiashan asked: "Maybe he really doesn't want to be an official? I heard from my fifth uncle that he came from the underworld, so he might be used to a carefree life..."

"No." Zhan Yue interrupted her thoughts rudely for the first time. His voice was hoarse. "I feel it's not that simple."

Jiashan was slightly stunned.

In the previous life, Zhao Youze died innocently while his eyes were being treated. Jiashan didn't want to cause trouble for Kong Lihui, so he asked someone to send him out of the capital overnight.

Kong was brought to Beijing by his fifth uncle Pei Ziqi, a real nobleman with a rich family and many friends. He immediately arranged for Kong Lihui to stay in Jiashan. After that, Jiashan never saw Kong Lihui again.

This time, Jiashan hurriedly asked his fifth uncle to find Kong and go to Beijing again. He hardly thought about what kind of treatment he would get if he really cured Yuankang.

However, my father has always valued talents, and Yuankang has had regrets for many years. It is easy to guess that my father will reward Kong and will definitely give him an official position.

Kong insisted on declining the offer. Did he have already decided to live a free life without official duties before coming to Beijing, or did he make the decision... later?

Jiashan thought about it and asked, "What do you think?"

Zhan Yue stared at her closely, his voice was deep and pleasant, but his words were too direct and made Jiashan get goosebumps all over her arms for no reason.

He asked word by word, "Are Yuankang's eyes really natural?"

Jiashan looked back indifferently, and at that moment, there was no trace of blood on her thin lips.

She quickly figured out the meaning of Zhan Yue's words and whispered, "You mean that Kong found out that Yuan Kang's eyes had a hidden secret, so -"

"Don't you dare stay in Beijing for long?" Jiashan asked the second half of the question slowly.

Zhan Yue said nothing, but the meaning in his eyes was clear.

Jiashan's heart skipped a beat. She asked, "What did the emperor say today?"

"Your Majesty, you probably figured it out." Zhan Yue said.

After all, he made these judgments from the chain reactions of Emperor Zhanghe and Kong. The emperor is not a person who is blind and inattentive.

Jiashan looked solemn and pursed his lips tightly.

Zhan Yue said: "This is not something that can be found out in a short time."

He said: "Yuankang is already twelve years old. Twelve years have passed, and many of the old people in the palace are gone. My mother has also passed away. Before there is solid evidence, my father will not make this matter public, and you should not mention it either."

In the palace, a single move has always affected the entire body. Jiashan grew up in the palace, so he naturally understands this principle.

She straightened her face and said, "I remember that when Yuankang was born, my father went to Yuzhou to provide disaster relief. That year was not peaceful at all. At that time, there were rumors that my mother's pregnancy was unknown. Could it be that someone took advantage of this to do something bad?"

Zhan Yue said: "It's possible."

The queen's legitimate son was born blind, and many people lamented about it. If this matter was tampered with by someone, it would undoubtedly cause a bloody storm in the harem and the front court.

There are too many suspects and too many people to be implicated.

Jiashan closed his eyes and said, "But if Yuankang's eyes were not born with a disease, how come none of the imperial doctors could have noticed it?"

"Damage sustained in the womb can also be considered congenital." Zhan Yue saw Jiashan looking uneasy, and said, "It's just my guess. Maybe we are scaring ourselves."

Jiashan knew that Zhan Yue was not an unstable person. She sighed silently.

She turned over with mixed feelings, and with her back facing Zhan Yue, she said solemnly: "I have to go see him before Kong leaves the capital."

"Hmm——" As soon as Jiashan turned around, he fell into Zhan Yue's arms without a doubt.

He reached his hand into her collar and slowly stroked Jiashan's smooth back with his trembling fingertips.

Jiashan's mind quickly pulled itself out of the mess. She couldn't help but whisper, "What are you doing?"

"Does it still hurt?" Zhan Yue asked in a hoarse voice.

Knowing what he was asking, Jiashan's face flushed and she moved carefully.

"I still feel a little uncomfortable." Jiashan's breath was hot.

She was not lying. She had never been so passionate in her previous life when she had sex with Zhan Shaoying. This was her first time on their wedding night, so she couldn't be more tender.

After hearing Jiashan's words, Zhan Yue stopped.

He changed his position and put his arms around Jiashan's waist: "Well, I won't touch you."

"I just want to hold you while I sleep." Zhan Yue leaned forward and pressed tightly against her back. He put his head on her shoulder, imitating the way Zhao Youze leaned on her in the afternoon.

This is Zhan Yue absorbing her warmth.

Jiashan's heart couldn't help but soften.

Thinking about how he had been alone all these years, Jiashan put his hand into the quilt and held his fingers tightly.

"If you like to sleep while being held, then do it." Jiashan said with a doting smile.

Although they had only been married for a few days, Jiashan felt that she seemed to have already glimpsed Zhan Yue, whom others would not be able to see in many years.

He rarely holds a high position, and seems to be decisive most of the time. Zhan Yanqing, who leans against her like this and whispers "I want to hold you", is probably real and belongs only to her, right?

Jiashan smiled sweetly. The worries and concerns that had arisen from Yuankang just now seemed to have disappeared silently.

She closed her eyes slightly, but found that someone still licked her earlobe unruly.

Thinking that he didn't keep his word, Jiashan couldn't help but say in shame and anger: "Zhan Yanqing!"

Zhan Yue whispered, "Just a kiss."

"Is it okay?" Zhan Yue asked softly in her ear.

His voice was low and sounded pitiful.

Jiashan compromised: "Then... just for a moment."

As expected, Zhan Yue just kissed her on the neck.

Seeing that he really didn't make the next move, Jiashan's breathing became steady again. But after learning from the experience, he couldn't fall asleep again after closing his eyes.

She was held in Zhan Yue's arms and couldn't move. She could only turn her head and look at Zhan Yue carefully.

Seeing that Zhan Yue's eyes were closed and motionless, and he seemed to have fallen into a peaceful sleep, Jiashan's body finally relaxed completely.

After thinking for a while, she moved closer and carefully pecked Zhan Yue on the face before turning her head back.

Jiashan didn't see that the moment she turned her head, the corners of the mouth of someone she thought was sleeping couldn't help but curl up again.

He touched her hair and carefully sniffed the blooming fragrance.