Upon hearing the news that the Crown Prince had only one more day to live, the Empress collapsed to the ground, sobbing uncontrollably.
The emperor's face also turned extremely ugly. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and asked, "Jiang Chuwei, is there really no other way?"
After all, he was his own son, and the emperor was deeply saddened to hear that he only had one day left to live.
Jiang Chuwei lowered her head and pondered for a moment, then raised her head and said, "No, the Crown Prince is already on his deathbed. Forcing him to be treated would only increase his suffering."
At this moment, the personal maid said, "When Her Majesty the Empress came, the Crown Prince was still walking. How could he be beyond saving? I don't believe what Miss Jiang is saying."
The old woman was going all out; she wouldn't live on alone after the Crown Prince's death anyway.
She had never seen Jiang Chuwei's medical skills before, so it was normal for her not to believe them.
Jiang Chuwei asked, "Has the Crown Prince been eating these past few days?"
"No, the Crown Prince said he had no appetite. He said that if one is truly devoted to Buddhism, one will not feel hungry," the nanny replied truthfully.
There was nothing she could do if the prince refused to eat.
"Why hasn't the Crown Prince taken his medicine for the past six months?" Jiang Chuwei asked, staring into the nanny's eyes.
The old woman's eyes darted away: "The Crown Prince said that if he sincerely devotes himself to Buddha, Buddha will bless him with good health and he won't have to drink these bitter medicines anymore."
"So you're not going to prepare the medicine for him?"
"This servant dares not disobey the Crown Prince," the old woman suddenly burst into tears.
She also knew that the Crown Prince was just making excuses to avoid taking his medicine.
However, seeing that the prince was almost the same whether he had taken the medicine or not, the nanny believed that Buddha was truly protecting him.
How I wish the Crown Prince would live to be a hundred years old.
But the crown prince's life was too miserable.
"When has the Crown Prince ever stood up, except when he was sitting?" Jiang Chuwei continued to ask.
"It was today that the Crown Prince was so pleased to hear that Her Majesty the Empress had come that he took a few steps," the nanny replied.
"That's right. The Crown Prince used all his strength to take those few steps. If I'm not mistaken, the Crown Prince has been waiting for the Empress to come and see her, hasn't he?"
"Yes! This servant went to invite the Empress, but she did not come." The old woman's tone was full of resentment.
The Empress was ashamed. What had she been doing all this time? She had been busy vying for favors and being jealous of each other.
The Empress was filled with resentment when she saw Consort Mei being favored.
She was blinded by resentment. In her spare time, she was either harming Consort Mei or on her way to harm her.
Now is not the time to discuss whether the Empress will come to see the Crown Prince.
The question is whether the Crown Prince will wake up in an hour.
Time passed slowly, and everyone waited quietly for the Crown Prince to wake up.
It was rare for the emperor to trust someone like this.
He was certain that if Jiang Ziwei said the Crown Prince would wake up, then the Crown Prince would definitely wake up.
Physician Zhou glared fiercely at the old woman.
None of these people gave the prince the medicine he prescribed.
The Crown Prince forbids any outsiders from entering the Eastern Palace; only Imperial Physician Zhou is allowed in once a month to take his pulse.
Although the prince's condition did not improve, it also did not worsen.
However, since the medication was discontinued for six months, it wasn't noticeable from the pulse.
The Crown Prince doesn't value his own life at all.
Imperial Physician Zhou was no quack; he knew Jiang Chuwei had said she would wake up in an hour.
But he couldn't guarantee it.
What can I do today to avoid offending the Emperor?
Behind him was the entire Imperial Medical Academy.
An hour later, the crown prince indeed woke up.
"Father..." The Crown Prince wanted to bow, but his body wouldn't obey him.
"You're not feeling well, so there's no need for formalities," the emperor said, his eyes full of concern.
The prince was dazzled.
Is this his father?
His father had never looked at him with such tenderness.
He must be dreaming.
The Crown Prince felt a warmth in his heart: "Your son is unfilial and has caused Father Emperor worry."
At this moment, Imperial Physician Zhou stepped forward to take the Crown Prince's pulse, and the prince's face turned pale with fear.
The prince's pulse indicated that he was experiencing a final burst of energy before death.
When the Empress saw that the Crown Prince was finally able to speak, she wept with joy.
The Empress said anxiously, "Miss Jiang, please take another look at the Crown Prince."
She trusted Jiang Chuwei completely.
The Empress didn't even ask the Imperial Physician Zhou a single question.
Jiang Chuwei dares to speak the truth, unlike Imperial Physician Zhou who only tells half the story.
Imperial Physician Zhou had already knelt down tremblingly: "This humble servant deserves to die! It is this humble servant's dereliction of duty that has failed to take good care of His Highness the Crown Prince."
The emperor glared at Imperial Physician Zhou, "You bunch of quacks! If anything happens to the Crown Prince, I will surely take your heads!"
The atmosphere was extremely tense; the emperor's eyes seemed to be murderous.
Just then, Jiang Chuwei spoke up: "Your Majesty, please calm down! If you have any questions for the Crown Prince, you may speak now."
This means giving your last words.
The Crown Prince looked earnestly at his father: "Father...it's all...your son's fault. It has nothing to do with Imperial Physician Zhou...and nothing to do with the Imperial Hospital."
The crown prince pleaded intermittently, and Zhou Yu was so grateful that tears streamed down his face.
The Crown Prince's words saved the entire Imperial Medical Academy.
The Empress quickly supported the Crown Prince, weeping bitterly, and asked, "My son, how are you feeling? Is anything bothering you?"
The Crown Prince smiled weakly, "Mother, I'm fine. I'm sorry to have worried you."
The emperor looked at the crown prince and felt a pang of sorrow. He couldn't help but think of the healthy and lively crown prince of the past, who had now become like this.
Jiang Chuwei said softly, "Your Highness, please speak up if you have any unfulfilled wishes."
The crown prince nodded. He understood his physical condition and wanted to give all the necessary instructions today.
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