The Minister of Honglu Temple and the Prefect Zhang knelt down and reported:
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, after more than half a month of use, the plague treatment prescription Your Majesty developed is 99% effective in treating cholera!"
Sheng Xiyan was so excited that she burst into tears. Xuan Ling hugged her, stroked her head and said, "Yanyan is really amazing. I am proud of you."
The Nine Gates Admiral presented an umbrella of all people:
"Your Majesty, the people are kneeling in front of the Xuanwu Gate, holding up letters written in blood. Children who have recovered from the plague are crying out in their crisp voices: 'The Medicine Bodhisattva has been reincarnated. Long live the Medicine Bodhisattva!'"
Sheng Xiyan carefully examined the Wanmin Umbrella as if holding a treasure, and said with tears in her eyes, "It's a pity that my father can't see it. Most of this is due to my father's efforts."
Xuan Ling wiped her tears with his warm fingertips:
"Yan Yan, father would be very happy for you. It is you who has passed on his research and carried it forward.
I want to build a temple for my father, so that the world can remember this good doctor who practiced medicine and helped all living beings."
Sheng Xiyan said happily: "Is it really possible?"
Xuan Ling stroked her head and gave her confidence, "Okay, father is worth it."
He always addressed him as father. Sheng Xiyan was relieved that Xuan Ling treated her like a common husband loves his wife.
"Your Majesty, since the common people have left their homes, why not allow those who wish to stay in the capital to settle down in the suburbs?
In addition, I have another suggestion: to open free clinics in various places so that people can go to the doctor without fear and feel at ease."
Xuan Ling praised: "Your Highness, what you said is correct. I think these two measures are very good."
Because the plague prescription cured 99% of the diseases, people inside and outside the capital sang and danced.
The rumor that Sheng Xiyan was pregnant with her third child and had angered the gods was self-defeating, and the people even composed a nursery rhyme to praise Concubine Chen's righteous act.
This morning at the court.
The wind suddenly turned, and the ministers all said, "The noble concubine's achievements should be recorded in history!"
Xuan Ling snorted in his heart, what a bunch of dogs who just follow the wind.
He said solemnly, "The noble concubine's achievements should indeed be praised. The two suggestions she made are also very practical. Minister Zhang, Minister Wu, and Minister Liu, the three of you will be responsible for rebuilding the people's homes and setting up free clinics so that the people can get treatment if they are sick."
"Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, and a thousand years of long live the imperial concubine."
Martial law was lifted in the palace and everything returned to its previous order, including the palace-wide greetings in Jingren Palace.
At five o'clock in the morning, all the concubines took their seats one by one. Empress Duan sat on the phoenix throne, but there was a hint of fatigue between her brows.
Concubine Liang glanced at her and said with feigned concern, "Your Majesty, your eyes are dark blue. Did you not sleep well last night?"
Concubine Shu sneered, her tone sarcastic: "The Empress must be overworked, isn't she? After all, Concubine Chen is currently in the limelight, and the Emperor dotes on her."
After a pause, he deliberately probed, "It was just the mandarin fish cloth strips, the temple arson, and then the bloody remonstration in the court. All of them were weak points, but in the end, she managed to turn the tide."
Immediately, a concubine began to mutter, "Were the gods angered by the mandarin fish strips and the temple arson? Or was it human nature?"
Empress Duan said angrily, "Shut up, Concubine Shu, the epidemic has subsided and the six palaces are in harmony. Please don't bring up these suspicious things anymore."
Concubine Liang laughed silently, and the harem became more and more interesting.
Empress Duan forced a smile, her voice a little hoarse: "Your Highness is personally treating the patients of the epidemic in Hanyu Temple. This courage is truly admirable."
Concubine De nodded in agreement: "Yes, the Concubine is so righteous even when she is pregnant. It really makes people feel ashamed."
Gao Guirong said softly, "Your Highness is truly worthy of being called the 'Medicine Bodhisattva' by the people. Who dares to treat a patient while pregnant with a dragon fetus? Who has the courage to do that?"
Concubine Jia sighed and muttered softly, "Comparing yourself to others will only make you angry."
Empress Duan suppressed the bitterness in her heart and forced a smile, saying, "The Imperial Concubine is in the Yangxin Palace nursing her pregnancy and hasn't come to join the whole palace in paying respects. I'm sure you sisters all miss her very much. Now that the epidemic has subsided, why don't we get together?"
The concubines all agreed: "That's great, Your Majesty, we have all been stuck in the bedroom for many days."
Qingdai stepped forward and whispered, "My Lady, the plum blossoms at Jiyingxuan are blooming. Why not..."
Empress Duan nodded. "Although there are many plum trees in the Yimei Garden in the palace, the Jiyingxuan has transplanted new varieties from outside the palace, which is quite unique. Go and inform the imperial concubine that we will gather at Jiyingxuan this afternoon to celebrate for her."
In the afternoon, plum blossoms are in full bloom in Jiyingxuan, and the fragrance is overwhelming.
Sheng Xiyan's imperial concubine procession stopped at the door, Gao Guirong and Lin Jieyu came to greet them, and the three of them held hands with mixed feelings.
"You two sisters have been waiting here for a while, it's so cold."
Gao Guirong smiled and said, "Sister Guifei, we haven't seen you for half a year. We miss you so much. What does this little bit of coldness mean to you?"
Lin Jieyu's eyes were full of curiosity: "Sister Guifei, can I touch your belly?"
Sheng Xiyan pulled her hand and gently placed it on her bulging belly.
Lin Jieyu exclaimed, "Wow, this is amazing! Now our dream of raising a child together is coming true."
As the three were talking, the Phoenix Chariot slowly stopped.
Empress Duan, dressed in a phoenix robe, walked over with graceful demeanor.
Gao Guirong and Lin Jieyu bowed and saluted: "Long live the Queen."
Sheng Xiyan just smiled and did not salute.
Empress Duan stepped forward, chuckled, and asked, "Noble Concubine, don't you see me?"
Sheng Xiyan said calmly:
"Please forgive me, Queen, because I was ill the other day, the Emperor told me not to perform the formal ceremony.
I think since I don't have to bow to the Emperor, the Empress won't ask me to bow, right?"
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