Chapter 261 I’m Here
Earlier, in the imperial study.
The atmosphere in the inner hall was so solemn that it seemed as if water could be squeezed out of it.
Emperor Sheng lay on the couch without a sound. The imperial doctors frowned and gathered in a group, discussing with each other in a low voice, their voices full of anxiety and helplessness.
Eunuch Fushun knelt in front of the couch, his eyes filled with fear and anxiety, almost on the verge of tears.
Just when everyone was in a panic, the Crown Princess walked in holding the Emperor's grandson's hand.
The imperial doctors hurriedly bowed their heads and saluted. Zhao Yuanye had already run to the bed with a nervous look on his face, calling out, "Grandpa Emperor!"
The sound was panic and echoed throughout the inner hall.
Eunuch Fushun was stunned when he saw the Crown Princess and the Emperor's Grandson go out and come back.
However, he suddenly thought that His Royal Highness the Grandson was now the only choice for the position of Crown Prince.
If the Crown Princess takes charge of the situation at this time, I believe His Majesty will agree.
The Crown Princess looked solemn but calm. She quickly glanced at Emperor Sheng on the couch, then turned to the imperial doctors gathered around her, and said in a cold and decisive voice:
"My dear doctors, how is the emperor's health?"
The imperial doctors looked at each other in bewilderment. After a pause, the more experienced doctor Liu spoke:
"Replying to the Crown Princess, His Majesty was in a critical condition earlier. His teeth were clenched and phlegm was stuck in his throat. His condition was very critical. We have just opened up His Majesty's orifices and temporarily relieved the danger of suffocation."
"However, at this moment, I examined Your Majesty's pulse and found it weak and interrupted from time to time. I also observed Your Majesty's face, which was slightly blue. This is a sign of blocked heart meridians. Also, due to the anger attacking the heart, the qi and blood are flowing backwards and disordered. I am thinking hard about the medication. We are very cautious and dare not act rashly."
Upon hearing this, the Crown Princess frowned deeply, unable to hide her worry.
Seeing that everyone was still waiting for her decision, the Crown Princess clenched her hands under her sleeves, exhaled slightly, and said in a deep voice:
"I also know that this disease is difficult to treat, but the health of the emperor concerns the whole world and cannot be neglected in the slightest. I hope you will work hard to come up with a perfect solution as soon as possible to relieve the emperor's worries."
After receiving the approval, the imperial doctors responded in unison and filed back to the outer hall to discuss the matter in detail.
The Crown Princess then walked to the couch and looked at Eunuch Fushun who was lying on the ground with a sad face, but she only felt irony.
Among all the people in this hall, the only one who truly cares about the safety of my father is probably the eunuch Fushun in front of him.
"Meet the Crown Princess."
Eunuch Fushun bowed hastily.
The Crown Princess raised her finger slightly, her eyebrows and eyes full of sorrow, and whispered in a gentle voice:
"Eunuch Fu, you have served our father for many years. The situation is critical now. I hope you can carefully control the palace servants inside and outside the palace, and do not let any strangers disturb the imperial physician."
"Beside our father, there are me and Ye'er."
Eunuch Fushun is also confused because of his concern.
Now they came to their senses and knew that the emperor had fainted twice. Although no one dared to act recklessly, panic was inevitable. If they were not careful, something unexpected might happen.
What the Crown Princess said was absolutely right. His top priority was to strictly warn his servants not to leak any news before the emperor woke up.
Thinking of this, Eunuch Fushun hurriedly stood up, and when he was about to leave the inner hall, he couldn't control his emotions and looked back.
His Royal Highness the Grandson was seen lying on the edge of the couch. The Crown Princess waited until everyone had left before she turned her back and quietly wiped her tears with her sleeve.
Seeing this scene, Fushun felt mixed emotions.
Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven. Wherever he goes, he is surrounded by people and enjoys great respect.
However, at this moment, he fainted on the bed, unconscious, and only the "orphan and widow" were guarding his bedside.
When His Majesty wakes up and sees this situation, I'm afraid he will be filled with grief and regret.
well.......
Eunuch Fushun sighed deeply, but he did not see the Crown Princess with her back to him. When she looked at the Emperor with his eyes closed on the couch, there was only coldness between her brows.
Seeing that Eunuch Fushun had gone out, Nanny Zhu, who often followed the Crown Princess, stepped forward.
"My lady."
Nanny Zhu called out softly, clasping her hands tightly in front of her, her knuckles turning white, her eyes fixed anxiously on the Crown Princess, her lips gradually losing color due to anxiety.
At this moment, the candlelight in the hall flickered, and the light and shadows swayed on the wall, revealing a hint of uneasiness.
The Crown Princess turned around upon hearing the voice, and in the dim candlelight, she nodded slightly to Nanny Zhu. Although her movement was light, it carried an unquestionable determination.
The previous dynasty was full of unpredictable changes and twists and turns. The harem was closely linked to the previous dynasty, so it was difficult to sleep peacefully.
There are undercurrents and the situation is unpredictable, so you may not need to use some methods, but you must know how to use them.
Especially the big fall she had in Prince Rong's mansion, which made the Crown Princess feel like a thorn in her back and left a deep impression on her.
From then on, she deeply realized that things that can save lives, even if they are "dirty and worthless", should be kept by her at all times to prevent any disaster.
And isn’t it used today?
"Yer, look at why the imperial doctors are so indifferent. Your grandfather's illness cannot be delayed."
The Crown Princess spoke up, but she didn't want her young son to see this scene.
Zhao Yuanye looked up when he heard that, but there was no fear in his bright eyes, only a flash of agility.
He immediately turned around, pretending to go forward to urge them, but in fact he intended to keep watch for his mother.
On February 2nd at Zhoushan, he asked his mother, "Did my father really die of illness?"
My mother stood up in panic, her brows full of anger and resentment, but her lips were tightly closed, refusing to utter a single word.
However, this kind of forbearance made him vaguely aware of the truth behind it.
After all, there is only one person in this world who can make my mother so angry but not able to speak out, isn't it?
Zhao Yuanye's mind raced, and he walked out of the hall without hesitation. Unexpectedly, when he turned into the inner hall, he met Eunuch Fushun who had returned.
"Hey, Your Highness, why are you out?"
When the voice came out, Nanny Zhu, who was walking towards the Crown Princess in the hall, froze all over and her face turned as pale as paper.
Although Zhao Yuanye was shocked, he pretended to be anxious and said loudly, "Eunuch, please take me to urge the imperial doctors. Why haven't they come yet?"
Ta-ta-ta——
As if there was no chance for Eunuch Fushun to refuse, Zhao Yuanye took him away.
Such a sudden change frightened Nanny Zhu so much that her face turned pale and her limbs trembled.
She was obviously extremely frightened in her heart, but when she thought of all the injustices her master had suffered over the years and the hard work she had put in to raising the little prince in this deep palace, a feeling of determination welled up in Nanny Zhu's heart.
She clenched her teeth so hard that a bloody smell filled her mouth.
The smell of rust spreading on her tongue made her put aside her hesitation.
However, when she moved to the edge of the couch and was about to take action, a hand reached out quietly and held her down firmly.
Nanny Zhu was shocked all over, as if struck by lightning. She turned her head hastily, only to see the Crown Princess with eyes as cold as stars, taking the thing from her palm.
"Mammy, I am here."
The Crown Princess moved her lips slightly and uttered these words almost inaudibly, then reached out to take the wet handkerchief beside her.
At this moment, the palace was eerily quiet, with the only sound being the rubbing of the brocade handkerchief against the Crown Princess's sleeves. It was subtle but sounded like a heavy hammer hitting a drum, striking Madam Zhu's heart again and again.
The candlelight flickered.
Crackling——
The candle wick suddenly made a crisp sound, just like a sudden thunder, which frightened Madam Zhu so much that her eyelids twitched wildly and her heart almost jumped out of her throat.
She looked up in panic, only to see that Emperor Sheng's face was covered by the Crown Princess's wide sleeves.
From where she was standing, the Crown Princess did not move at all, and seemed to be wiping Emperor Sheng's forehead patiently.
After a moment, the Crown Princess slowly stood up, gently placed the handkerchief into the copper basin beside her, and slowly stirred it with both hands.
Crackle, clackle——
The sound of flowing water in this deathly silent temple was like the sound of a deadly Buddhist chant, which was terrifying.
The Crown Princess wrung out the brocade handkerchief again, and when she turned back to look at the imperial couch, her gaze suddenly met a pair of eyes illuminated by candlelight!
Emperor Sheng didn't know when he opened his eyes, and at this moment his eyes were staring straight at her!
The Crown Princess' heart trembled violently, and a chill instantly rose from her spine to her head.
For a moment, her soul seemed to be pulled out of her body, leaving only endless horror and fear surging in her mind.
Until she noticed the confusion and chaos in Emperor Sheng's eyes of a person who had just awakened.
In an instant, the panic in her heart turned into a feeling of having survived a disaster. The Crown Princess's mind was at peace, and she immediately "cried with joy" and shouted:
"Father!"
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