Chapter 424: The Imperial Guard
The process of Cheng Yu being restored as the crown prince was very simple.
Because the ceremony of establishing the crown prince had already been held when he was first appointed as the crown prince,
Therefore, this time, it was just an imperial edict to announce it to the world.
Although everything was kept simple, after this incident, Queen Zhaohua became even more glorious.
Not to mention the concubines who came in droves to fawn on him,
Even when foreign ministers and their wives came to the palace to pay homage to Zhaohua, they were full of flattery, so much so that one's ears would become callused from hearing it.
Later, Zhaohua was really tired, so he simply claimed to be ill and declined all these trivial matters.
On this day, when Imperial Doctor Zhang came to check Zhaohua's pulse as usual,
Hearing Zhaohua ask him a question with a smile,
"President Guo has had diarrhea for half a month. Is it still not getting better?"
Doctor Zhang shook his head and sighed, "He just refuses to accept his old age. He is sixty years old, but he is obsessed with the way of immortality. He has taken a lot of expensive elixirs sold by various Taoists. Even though he has great medical skills, he still ruined his body."
Zhao Hua said: "It is difficult for a doctor to heal himself. When you have time, go and see him."
Doctor Zhang said hurriedly, "Of course. After all, we are colleagues. When I first entered the Imperial Hospital, Court Judge Guo took good care of me. When I treated him a few days ago, I heard that he was quite emotional. I think he planned to resign from the emperor as soon as he is fully recovered and return home to enjoy the happiness of family life."
Zhao Hua looked at him with clear eyes and said meaningfully:
"You are the deputy judge. When he retires, it will be your turn to take charge of the Imperial Hospital."
Imperial Doctor Zhang bowed and said, "I am able to achieve what I have today entirely thanks to the support and cultivation of the Empress."
Zhao Hua smiled, "What can I cultivate in you? It's just your own ability."
Doctor Zhang and Zhao Hua both knew exactly how Judge Guo got sick.
Therefore, there was no need to reveal the matter. Instead, Zhaohua was more interested in what Doctor Zhang said later.
I heard him whisper, "Empress, Eunuch Jiang in front of the emperor has been suffering from a leg disease these days."
Zhao Hua thought for a moment and said, "I haven't seen him much recently. It seems that it's Xiao Yinzi who's busy in front of the emperor. What happened to Jiang Deshun?"
Doctor Zhang said slowly, "The Emperor asked me to see him. He is not allowed to drink alcohol, but somehow he drank too much one day and it aroused the disease in his body. His right leg is completely unable to move."
He paused for a moment, then suddenly added, "Fortunately... during this period, Master Yin has been taking care of her when he is free."
Zhao Hua thought about this carefully, and said jokingly with a smile:
"The imperial physician took too much medicine and ruined his own body, and the rule-abiding person drank too much even though he knew he couldn't drink and ruined his own body."
She gently stroked the wide cuffs of her phoenix robe and sighed softly:
"This high position, there is only one, it is said that it is lonely at the top, but who is not born to hope to rise to the top? The means to get to the top may be brilliant or inferior, and it doesn't matter whether it can be seen in the light..."
As he spoke, his eyes slowly fixed on Doctor Zhang, and he said meaningfully:
"What matters is whether we can climb up smoothly."
Doctor Zhang understood what she meant and responded, "Your Majesty is wise."
Zhao Hua yawned casually, waved his hand, and said:
"You go ahead. Since Jiang Deshun's leg is already broken, you can treat it as you wish."
Doctor Zhang took the order and left.
As soon as he left the house, Zhaohua heard Yunshan say with some contempt:
"Did Xiao Yinzi attack Eunuch Jiang? He was the master who helped him to this position. He always said that he compared Eunuch Jiang to his own father, so why..."
"It's the master, and also his stumbling block." Zhao Hua said slowly, "For the sake of profit, some people can even kill their own fathers. If the leader follows suit, it's not surprising that others will do something dishonorable."
Yunshan nodded slowly, but still said worriedly:
"But Xiao Yinzi's behavior is really... this kind of person, Miss, it's better not to get too close to him."
"Oh, get close?" Zhao Hua sneered, "A slave is worthy of being close to me?"
As he spoke, he held Yunshan's hand and looked at her sincerely and tenderly.
"I don't trust a single servant in this palace. As for you and Xiao Fuzi, you are not slaves or servants. I have already treated you as my own brothers and sisters."
These words warm my heart.
But Yunshan did not dare to forget the rules and said hurriedly:
"It is my blessing to serve you, young lady. If you want me to be your younger sister, I will be embarrassed."
Zhao Hua knew that she was stubborn, so he didn't argue with her and said:
"I can see clearly what kind of person that little Yinzi is. From the beginning to the end, I never expected him to be loyal to me. The relationship between people is simple and complicated.
If it weren't for a life-and-death friendship, all our interactions would ultimately come down to profit. People come together for profit, and when the profit is gone, they disperse. If he wants me to protect his life, he must also consider whether he has any value that I can use."
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Jiang Deshun's illness could not be delayed any longer.
He has been serving in the imperial court, but now he can't even get off the bed, so it's time for him to retire and return home.
Three days later, Jiang Deshun resigned and Xiao Yinzi took over his position as eunuch.
After thanking the emperor for his grace, according to custom, one must come to thank the queen.
Xiao Yinzi was not negligent in showing courtesy to Zhaohua.
After entering the main hall, he knelt three times and kowtowed nine times to the seat above.
After the ceremony, Zhaohua smiled warmly and said, "Congratulations."
Xiao Yinzi looked up at Zhaohua and it looked like he had something to say in private.
So Zhaohua dismissed his attendants and left him alone.
Listen to Xiao Yinzi:
"The last time Her Majesty asked me a question, I have thought it through. A servant cannot serve two masters. In this palace, the greatest master is the Emperor, so I can only be loyal to the Emperor."
His words made Zhaohua feel somewhat surprised.
But he didn't show it, still smiling and said:
"The only legitimate master in the palace is the Emperor. You know how to distinguish them, which means your master has taught you very well."
"Empress." Xiao Yinzi's face darkened, and he bowed to Zhaohua and said word by word:
"Yes, Your Highness, the Crown Prince is the new emperor. So when I work for the Empress, I am working for the new emperor. We are all loyal to the Emperor and the Qi Dynasty."
As he spoke, he leaned forward and kowtowed three times respectfully to Zhaohua.
"I hope that Her Majesty the Queen will take good care of me in the future!"
Hearing this, Zhao Hua raised his eyebrows and looked at him, then smiled unconsciously.
After all, he is a smart guy and speaks beautifully.
Zhao Hua raised his hand and ordered Xiao Yinzi to stand up.
"I am the Empress who rules the country, and I share the same mind with the Emperor. I should love and care for all the people in the country. For example... I should treat Concubine Yun who did something wrong in the past in the same way."
As he spoke, he suddenly put on a serious expression and asked loudly:
"But I really want to know...why did the emperor restore Concubine Yun's position for no reason?"
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