“If you weren’t so slow, how could I not catch up? Go to the Dark Pavilion training ground for three days and then come out.” Yue Xiyuan gripped the letter tightly, his imposing aura like a storm to An Si.
"Your Highness, no, no, no! His Majesty doesn't need me to deliver the message to you. Besides, Your Highness's lightness skill is second to none. No one can catch up with you." An Si was like a pitiful lapdog, afraid that Yue Xiyuan would send him to the training ground, and begged Yue Xiyuan to rescind the order.
"An'an can catch up. Alright, go and guard your elder brother." This is a time when manpower is needed, so it's impossible to send An Si back to the Dark Pavilion now. This is just to scare him.
"..." Having been shown up again, An Si breathed a sigh of relief. Without further ado, he thought that if he didn't leave now, when would he? Fearing that Yue Xiyuan might change his mind, he said, "This subordinate takes his leave."
Yue Xiyuan placed the letter in his bosom, gazing affectionately at Yan An's boudoir. "An'an, I'll wait for you." After leaving Zi'an Courtyard and returning to the palace, countless memorials awaited him in the Imperial Study.
"My son, how is the matter?" Yesterday, Consort Chen was already free of pain after taking the medicine sent by Zebin. It must be said that this Doctor Luo is truly skilled. If Xiao'er can recruit him, he will surely rise to a higher level and get one step closer to the throne.
"Your Majesty has already sent Yun Yao to handle it. She said there would be good news tonight. During the morning court session, a messenger said that there were undead in the southern border and that many villagers had been injured. Originally, I planned to send Yue Xiyuan, but Yan Cheng suddenly appeared and has already set off."
Yue Zhixiao gripped the teacup in his hand. One by one, they all wanted to oppose him. Once he ascended the throne, he would make sure that all those who opposed him were crushed to pieces.
"It's alright, Xiao'er. This chaos in the Southern Territory is just an attempt to dismantle Yue Xiyuan's power in the capital. When Yue Xiyuan is isolated and helpless, it will be our chance to turn the tide. It's understandable that Yue Xiyuan didn't go to the Southern Territory. Xiao'er, there's no need to be angry."
"Mother, the Tiger Tally is with Yue Xiyuan. Today, Yan Cheng requested permission to go south, and Yue Xiyuan sent twenty Tiger Warriors to accompany him." Why is the Tiger Tally with Yue Xiyuan?
The Tiger Warriors were trained by the first emperor of the Yue Kingdom to protect each emperor. They were extremely loyal, and each of them was comparable to a great general in terms of both martial prowess and strategy. Unexpectedly, the Tiger Seal that could command the Tiger Warriors was in Yue Xiyuan's possession, and even more unexpectedly, Yue Xiyuan sent twenty Tiger Warriors to protect Yan Cheng.
When Consort Chen heard about the whereabouts of the Tiger Tally, she frowned slightly. It was quite troublesome for Yue Xiyuan. "Once we obtain the throne, Yue Yufeng and Yue Xiyuan will be our defeated opponents. It won't be too late to take it back then."
"Mother is absolutely right." After today, no one will be able to stop him from ascending the throne. At that time, he will definitely trample Yue Yufeng and Yue Xiyuan under his feet, and Yan An will definitely be his.
The night was hazy, and the palace was filled with shadowy figures. It was pitch black all around, with only a few candlelights shining through the windows, vaguely illuminating the figures moving inside, which were indistinct and almost indistinguishable.
"This old servant greets Physician Su. Physician Su, please go and see the Empress Dowager as soon as possible. The Empress Dowager has been experiencing abdominal pain since late last night. This old servant was worried that something was wrong with the Empress Dowager, so I came directly to you," said Rong Mama, the Empress Dowager's attendant, anxiously.
"Eunuch Wang, you stay here and keep an eye on the Emperor. I'm going with Granny Rong to see the Empress Dowager. Remember, no one should get close to the Emperor," Su Jingzhan instructed Eunuch Wang.
"Granny Rong, let's hurry up and go." The two were afraid that the Empress Dowager had been plotted against again, so they rushed to Shou Kang Palace in a hurry.
When the Empress Dowager saw Su Jingzhan arrive, she looked at Rong Mama with some reproach, "The Emperor has not yet woken up, why did you summon Physician Su here!"
Rong Mama hurriedly approached and helped the Empress Dowager, who was about to get up. "If Your Majesty wants to reprimand this old servant, you must first have Physician Su take your pulse, right? If something happens to you again, it will really be just what some people want, Your Majesty."
“Granny Rong is absolutely right. Your Majesty, you should let Jingzhan take your pulse. The Emperor is being watched by Eunuch Wang.” Su Jingzhan agreed.
After taking the Empress Dowager's pulse, Su Jingzhan asked, "What did Your Majesty eat today?"
Upon hearing this, Rong Mama thought that someone had drugged the Empress Dowager and became very nervous. "Earlier, the Empress Dowager's appetite was not good, and she didn't eat much for dinner. So this old servant ordered the Imperial Kitchen to cook some snow pears, and she hasn't eaten anything else since."
After thinking for a long time, Granny Rong said, "Oh right, an hour ago, Consort Chen brought over a plate of crabs, saying that Prince Xiao specially bought the first batch of crabs from Shengzhai. They were very fresh and delicious. When I saw that Consort Chen was also enjoying them, I didn't stop her."
Shengzhai's crabs are considered exceptional and are famous throughout the four countries. Every year, Shengzhai begins to raise crabs after the beginning of spring, and many officials, dignitaries, and wealthy young men flock to them. Recently, it is time to sell the first batch of crabs. Since the emperor fell seriously ill, the empress dowager has lost her appetite and eats less and less each day. However, upon seeing the crabs today, she inexplicably found her appetite stimulated and ate two more.
The Empress Dowager was suffering from persistent abdominal pain, and her forehead was covered with fine sweat. Jiang Luo soaked a handkerchief in hot water and gently wiped the Empress Dowager's forehead. "Dr. Su, is there something wrong with those crabs? I also ate several with Sister Ran today, but we didn't experience any symptoms."
"Eating crabs and pears together can harm the stomach and intestines, causing diarrhea. It's likely that the Empress Dowager already has a weak spleen and stomach, and the fact that she ate these two foods so close to her stomach caused the abdominal pain. Don't worry, Madam Yan, the Empress Dowager is fine. I will prescribe some medicine to warm the spleen and nourish the stomach for her. One dose will cure her. The Empress Dowager's spleen and stomach are weak, so please don't give her any cold or cooling foods in the future. Even if you do give her some, she shouldn't eat too much."
"Yes, this old servant has remembered. Thank you, Physician Su." At this moment, Rong Mama was so nervous that her body was half-dampened. To her, the Empress Dowager was not only her master, but also a family member who had accompanied her throughout her life.
"See? I told you it was nothing. Quickly send Physician Su back to Chengqian Palace." The Empress Dowager looked at Rong Mama, feeling touched. It was truly rare to find someone who treated her with genuine kindness in this palace.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured. Jingzhan will leave the prescription behind and go to take care of the Emperor. Please rest well these next few days and eat light meals. Jingzhan takes his leave." Su Jingzhan handed the pharmacy to Rong Mama and turned to go to Chengqian Palace.
Consort Chen never expected that her actions today would actually help her plan tonight. Yue Xiyuan, Su Jingzhan, and the others were unaware that a shocking accident had occurred in Chengqian Palace.
Su Jingzhan strode to the front of Chengqian Palace. An eagle flew across the sky. The night was dark, and thick, dark clouds drifted in from the gray sky, making it even darker, but no one noticed.
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