Zhao Shu looked up and beckoned to Physician Peng, "Have you prepared a birthday gift for the Emperor?"
Physician Peng was stunned. His wife was preparing such things, so it was none of his business to ask questions. When Zhao Shu saw his blank expression, she knew that he was the type to never interfere in anything, so she didn't mind and said, "Take a look at this. This time, Physician Peng will make a decision to send something different to the Imperial Uncle."
The old physician took the paper she handed him. Besides the design drawings, there was also some information on it. He was engrossed in reading it. After finishing, he bowed deeply to Zhao Shu and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Princess. However, I have once again received your favor. How can I ever repay this kindness?"
Zhao Shu smiled and said, "What are you saying? I only talked. Didn't you do all the research yourself? Logically, I should be the one thanking you. Please don't be so polite with me, otherwise I won't dare to tell you my thoughts in the future."
Physician Peng hurriedly waved his hand, "Alright, alright, I won't say, I won't say. It's just that the time is still short, and I'm afraid I won't be able to figure it out in a short time. I'm afraid I'll disappoint the princess."
Zhao Shu knew that sometimes developing something could be accomplished in just a few minutes, but sometimes it could take years or even generations to succeed. "It's alright," she said. "Why don't you petition the Emperor to open a research workshop for you?"
After thinking about it, Physician Peng agreed. He only had one table in the Imperial Hospital, and going home would be too noisy and chaotic. It would be better to be in Guanzhou, where he could have peace and quiet. If he could have a separate research workshop, that would be perfect.
Zhao Shu smiled slyly when she saw him nod.
Soon, Emperor Mingde's birthday arrived. Zhao Shu got up early, washed up, and then entered the palace with Prince Yong. They first paid their respects to the Empress Dowager, and then went to Cining Palace, where everyone else had also arrived. After having a meal with the Empress Dowager, they moved to Changle Palace.
To show his favor to his younger brother, Prince Yong, Emperor Mingde did not bring any of his concubines to Changle Palace. Instead, he took Prince Yong with him and accompanied the Empress Dowager to Changle Palace.
The officials who came to offer their birthday greetings, as well as foreign envoys and a group of concubines, were all waiting in Chang Le Palace early on. When Liang Yunsi shouted, "The Emperor has arrived! The Empress Dowager has arrived!"
Everyone knelt down.
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