Chapter 860: Secret Medicine for Childbirth
In the imperial study, Emperor Tianxi frowned and asked, "Not seeing you?"
"In reply to your Majesty, that's right," Eunuch Liu hunched over and replied timidly, "The Third Prince has been kneeling outside Kunhe Palace for over half an hour."
Emperor Tianxi narrowed his eyes slightly, tapping his fingers on the table. He pondered and said, "So, this matter must have spread within the palace. I'm afraid those outside the palace who want to know have also learned about it... It's almost half an hour... Go and convey my order to have Jin'er come to the imperial study to see me!"
Eunuch Liu quickly agreed, bowed and went out to convey the order.
As for what the emperor meant by his words, it was not something that a servant like him could figure out.
Outsiders had no idea what Emperor Tianxi said when he summoned Xuanyuan Jin.
However, as the emperor said, not only did those who wanted to know about this matter in the palace know about it, but those who wanted to know about it outside the palace also knew about it.
As the imperial concubine's family, the Zheng family naturally has spies in the palace.
Of course, I was the first one to know about this.
The chief minister of the cabinet, Lord Zheng, was discussing this matter with his staff in the study.
"I'm afraid the Queen's move is to pave the way for the Third Prince?" said an aide.
The other nodded and said, "The Empress has drawn a clear line between herself and the Third Prince because she is afraid of bringing trouble to him. This is indeed a well-intentioned move."
"Blood is thicker than water, and mother and child are connected by heart. How can we draw this line clearly? I'm afraid it's done for the emperor to see?" guessed an aide.
Prime Minister Zheng shook his head and said, "I'm afraid that's not entirely true."
"Your Excellency means..."
"Maybe... it's also to get rid of the Yang family." Prime Minister Zheng said.
After hearing what Prime Minister Zheng said, several staff members all showed thoughtful expressions.
At this moment, a crisp voice came from outside the door.
"Is Daddy in there?"
"Miss, the master is discussing important matters with several gentlemen inside and has instructed that no one should disturb them." The servant guarding the door said immediately.
"Then I'll come back later." Zheng Suxin said, turned around and was about to leave.
"Xin'er, come in."
Prime Minister Zheng's voice came from the study.
Then, the door of the study opened and several staff members came out.
"Meet the lady."
After several aides saluted Zheng Suxin, they turned and left.
Zheng Suxin walked into the study with brisk steps.
Prime Minister Zheng was holding a pen and writing at the desk.
"What's the matter?" Prime Minister Zheng asked without raising his head.
Prime Minister Zheng was very fond of his daughter.
"Dad, can you please ask grandma to let my aunt take me to the palace to stay for a few days?" Zheng Suxin said excitedly.
"Why did you think of entering the palace?" Prime Minister Zheng asked casually.
Zheng Suxin: "...I, I miss my aunt and the Sixth Princess."
Zheng Suxin's face turned slightly red.
After saying that, he stepped forward and diligently ground ink for Prime Minister Zheng.
Prime Minister Zheng looked up at his daughter, then paused with the pen in his hand.
My daughter looks so shy, how could she be thinking about her aunt and cousin?
Prime Minister Zheng had a flash of inspiration and thought of the third prince Xuanyuan Jin who had returned today.
The Third Prince looked so handsome today that even he couldn't help but admire him.
——It’s really good to be born!
Prime Minister Zheng looked at his pretty daughter, then thought about the emperor's only few sons, and suddenly his heart moved.
No prince or princess has been born in the palace for six or seven years. Maybe there is something wrong with the emperor's health.
In this case, the emperor will never have any children in the future.
Among the princes, the eldest prince has lost his chance to become emperor, and the remaining four princes...
Prime Minister Zheng thought about the way Xuanyuan Jin appeared today, and then thought about the backs of the three members of the royal family as they stepped into the palace gate. He suddenly felt that the dragon throne in the Golden Palace had nothing to do with any other prince.
When Zheng Suxin saw her father suddenly staring at her without saying anything, she thought that his thoughts had been seen through, and her face turned even redder.
"Daddy, I really just miss my aunt..." Zheng Suxin defended herself with a red face, as if she was trying to cover up her mistake.
"Okay! Dad will go and talk to your grandmother right away." said Prime Minister Zheng.
I guess my sister will never be able to become the queen in this lifetime.
After all, not even a prince was born.
But, I still have a daughter, right?
When Zheng Suxin saw that Prime Minister Zheng agreed, her face was filled with surprise.
"Thank you, Daddy! Daddy is the best!" Zheng Suxin said happily.
Humph! She must let Bai Shuqing see that she, Zheng Suxin, is not wishful thinking!
Zheng Suxin was overjoyed and went to meet the old lady of the Zheng family with Zheng Shoufu.
The old lady of the Zheng family thought about the news she heard today, and then looked at her granddaughter who was standing there with an expectant look on her face, and she understood most of it.
Then, his brows furrowed.
"I heard that the Wang and Song families are still secretly seeking the secret recipe for having children." The old lady said slowly, "The Song family even went to great lengths to send another daughter to the palace, hoping that she would give birth to a prince..."
The Wang family is the maiden family of Concubine Xian, and the Song family is the maiden family of Concubine Shu.
"Mother, what you mean is..." Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Zheng also frowned.
The old lady said directly: "Now that the emperor is in his prime, it may not be impossible for him to have a few more princes."
Prime Minister Zheng: “…”
The emperor must have passed away a long time ago, right?
However, such words cannot be said out loud, as saying them out loud would be considered a crime of disrespect.
"Mother, the palace has been full of children for so many years, and there haven't been any new additions. Perhaps..." Prime Minister Zheng said cryptically, "The Emperor is destined to have only these children."
Although he was a man, he had heard a lot of gossip from his wife, such as the families of the concubines in the harem who were searching everywhere for secret recipes in order to make their daughters give birth to princes.
As a result, after so many years, has anyone given birth?
It can be seen that the crux of the problem lies with the emperor.
However, Prime Minister Zheng only dared to think such words in his heart.
The old lady shook her head after hearing her son's words and said, "There's a secret medicine recorded in ancient recipes. If you take one dose, even if a woman is naturally infertile, she'll definitely become pregnant and have a child. Your sister isn't too old, and she's always been highly regarded by the Emperor. If we can find the secret medicine, maybe we can have a son right away."
If a daughter can give birth to a prince, it is naturally better than having a granddaughter marry a prince.
Maybe my daughter could become the queen.
Compared with my daughter and granddaughter, I am naturally closer to my daughter.
"Mother, if this secret medicine was so easy to obtain, Prince Cheng'en would have gotten it long ago, not to mention others." Prime Minister Zheng said with a wry smile.
After hearing what Prime Minister Zheng said, the old lady was speechless.
After all, everyone in the capital knew that Prince Cheng'en was going crazy missing his son!
They prayed to gods and Buddhas everywhere, sought medical advice, and even bought various folk remedies.
However, the secret medicine is hard to obtain because one of the medicinal ingredients is rare.
Then, the old lady thought about the news she had heard and said, "Send someone to inquire. There is a kind of leaf that looks like gold, yet is lustrous and smooth, like jade and silk. It is extremely rare. If you can find that leaf, you can make a secret medicine."
Prime Minister Zheng: “…”
Where can I find this?
If Tang Bao were here, she would definitely know that what the old lady is looking for is the Golden Jade Leaf.
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