They had originally intended to break off the engagement with the Jiang family, but worried about the impact on their reputation and future careers, so they hesitated for a while and finally chose to return the military power.
On the one hand, compared to a marriage alliance between two families, military power was more likely to arouse the emperor's suspicion. Their marquisate had few descendants, and he himself had been wounded on the battlefield. When he returned, he discussed with his father that he would take the civil service route in the future.
He was talented in both academics and martial arts from a young age, and he was confident that as long as he studied hard, it wouldn't be a problem for him to be on the list of successful candidates.
One reason he didn't break off the engagement with the Jiang family was that he thought Jiang might be able to help him pursue a career in the civil service. However, he didn't expect things to turn out this way, and now the marriage between the two families will probably have to be called off when the time comes.
As for the next two years, he should focus on his studies. Given his current status and age, he shouldn't have any problem finding a good marriage partner later.
As for today's events... the people the emperor sent only brought rewards, saying he was wounded on the battlefield and came to comfort him. The imperial physician only said he came to treat him and didn't mention any hidden illness. Everyone else would think the emperor was just offering condolences, which shows that their marquis's family still has a place in the emperor's eyes.
As long as their Marquis's mansion doesn't anger the emperor, their position will remain secure.
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In the afternoon, when Xie Wenjun finished his official duties, the eunuch outside the door said that the Empress's maid was requesting an audience.
Upon hearing this, Xie Wenjun suddenly became a little nervous and quickly let the other person in.
The palace maid knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress has not gotten up all day and seems to have a fever. This servant would like to ask Your Majesty to send the imperial physician to see the Empress."
"This is outrageous! Don't you know to go and fetch the imperial physician first?"
The kneeling palace maid quickly kowtowed: "This servant went to the Imperial Hospital, but Physician Chu was not there, and the other physicians... the other physicians were summoned away by Consort Ruan's people."
Xie Wenjun clenched his fist and told Fu Jing to summon the imperial physician to the Empress's palace, while he himself hurried to Wan Ge's palace.
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When Xie Wenjun walked to the bedside, she asked the palace maid how the situation was. The maid knelt on the ground and replied, "Your Highness's body seems to be getting hotter and hotter."
Seeing her slightly flushed face and pale lips, Xie Wenjun held her hand tightly.
Before long, the imperial physicians arrived. The leading physician took Wan Ge's pulse through a silk handkerchief.
After taking his pulse, he seemed hesitant to speak.
"What has happened to the Empress? Tell me now!"
The imperial physician cleared his throat and replied, "Your Majesty is simply too tired... I will prescribe some medicine. After Your Majesty takes it, you should recover within three days."
Too tired?
The imperial physician lowered his head and replied, "Her Majesty's health is delicate... Your Majesty should take care of Her Majesty's well-being..."
Xie Wenjun immediately realized what was happening, her cheeks flushing slightly: "I understand, hurry up and go get the medicine."
"Yes." The imperial physicians all went to prepare.
Just then, Xie Wenjun suddenly asked, "What illness does Consort Ruan have?"
After these words were spoken, the imperial physicians who were about to leave all knelt on the ground. The leading physician replied, "Consort Ruan said that she was in pain all over her body and felt extremely unwell, but... when I took her pulse, I felt that Consort Ruan was perfectly healthy and there was nothing wrong with her..."
Although Your Majesty's face is pale, ... but judging from Your Majesty's appearance, it seems that Your Majesty has... used cosmetics..."
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