Chapter 482 Fever
After Chen Qing came out of the side hall, she looked up at the sky. Chunhua lowered her head to serve her. She wouldn't say anything at this time. The queen has been in a very bad mood these days. Anything she says now is empty. Only when the emperor gets better can that be the most comforting thing for the queen.
Over there, Xuanyuan Ling did not keep the ministers for long after asking Zhao Hai to read the imperial edict. His original intention was naturally the same as asking Chen Qing not to get close to him. It was best not to contact these people, but there was no other way now.
When these ministers came out and saw Shen Qing, they naturally saluted again, and their hearts were extremely complicated.
Shen Qing returned the gifts to these ministers again.
Xuanyuan Ling only has to wait for the next few days. These adults cannot leave the palace now, including King Cheng. The situation must be stabilized by then. Now let the servants take them down and serve them well, just waiting to see how this matter turns out in the end.
King Cheng glanced at Chen Qing. Chen Qing and he didn't meet often, only during the holidays. They had few contacts before. The first time he saw her, he saw that she rode a horse well. The next time they met was when Lingzhou was assassinated. Although she was a woman, she was brave and had great justice in her heart. After all, he and Xiaoliu had a master-disciple relationship. Xuanyuan Ling was not only the emperor but also his brother. He had figured it out long ago. His brother was still alive, so he would not show his attitude on the surface. Even if he saw that Xuanyuan Ling was partial, he was loyal to Xuanyuan Ling. He would not explain it after all, and he did not intend to participate in any struggle between the princes.
But he didn't expect that such an accident would happen while he was thinking this.
Ever since King Cheng had met Xuanyuan Ling that day, he had been waiting for the imperial physician to show some improvement in Xuanyuan Ling's illness. But now it had come to this point, and he didn't care about the other ministers. He still had something he wanted to know in his heart and wanted to ask Chen Qing.
The other ministers left with solemn expressions because of Xuanyuan Ling's imperial edict, but King Cheng and Shen Qing actually had a conversation.
At a time like this, can you still care about the identities of the Emperor's uncle and the Imperial Noble Consort?
King Cheng started by saying, "Please tell me, Royal Noble Consort, the cause and effect of my brother's illness."
Although it has been decided, Xuanyuan Ling was also sober when deciding on this matter, but when something happened to the emperor, it was impossible to be vague, and this matter would have to be made public sooner or later.
It's not that she doubts Shen Qing. Does she need to play this trick to let her son ascend to the throne? Not to mention that she is deeply loved, he can see that Xuanyuan Ling is partial to Xiaoliu. Doesn't she, who has always been with her brother, understand? Even if she is crazy and wants to take the throne, she won't do it at this time. At least wait a few years, until the Sixth Prince is a little older, right? Otherwise, it will be too disadvantageous for herself.
Shen Qing then told King Cheng exactly how Concubine Zhou attempted the assassination.
Upon hearing this, King Cheng was so angry that his heart was broken and he gnashed his teeth. He wished that Concubine Zhou would cut him into pieces right before his eyes, but now that she had been burned to ashes, he could not vent his anger.
Chen Qing looked at King Cheng. Among all the princes still alive, he was the only one who was valued by Xuanyuan Ling. Now he was entrusted with the care of his son. At this time, the first thing he asked was the cause and effect of Xuanyuan Ling's accident. Just based on this point, Chen Qing was willing to pay him a respect.
It was useless for King Cheng to be angry now, but seeing Chen Qing salute him and return the salute to Chen Qing, the two did not say much about Xuanyuan Ling's entrustment of his son to him. To say more at this moment would be unlucky, as they were all waiting for the result.
It was fine when Shen Qing stayed in Zhaohua Palace, but now that he had met someone, he didn't want to go back to Zhaohua Palace and wait any longer.
Seeing that Shen Qing did not return to Zhaohua Palace, Zhao Hai still came to persuade her: "My queen, you should go back. The emperor is worried about you like this."
Chen Qing said: "I have stayed in Zhaohua Palace for these few days, and I have stayed long enough. You should know what I asked the imperial physician to do in these few days. If the emperor is well, we are all well. If the emperor is not well, I don't want to wait for news in Zhaohua Palace."
Zhaohua Palace is too far away from Qianyuan Palace. It takes a lot of time to go back and forth. Success or failure depends on these two days. She made the decision, and she wants to see with her own eyes what the outcome of this matter will be.
Zhao Hai's eyes became sore as he looked at Shen Qing's determination. The imperial physician wanted to use medicine, unless the emperor was unconscious. Now he was still conscious, so of course he had to report it. The emperor knew and agreed to Shen Qing's suggestion of using strong medicine. Zhao Hai also understood in his heart that this was a last resort. Now, even if he couldn't see the person, it was better to be closer.
Zhao Hai lowered his head, wiped his eyes with his sleeve and stopped trying to persuade him. There was nothing to persuade him. It made him sad just to see her. He wanted to let the emperor know that as long as the Royal Concubine was not in danger, the emperor would be relieved. The Royal Concubine was thinking about the emperor in her heart. It had come to this point, and it would be good for the emperor to worry more about her.
The imperial physician is cautious and is not really incompetent. From the beginning of the epidemic until now, the Imperial Medical Bureau has to treat the epidemic according to the emperor's order. However, not every epidemic is the same. This time is a little different from the last time in Jinzhou. The medicine used is different, and the prescription has to be tried out bit by bit. In Jinzhou, it took a month or so to finally save the people from the disaster, but countless people died. But Xuanyuan Ling can't wait that long.
These days, the treatment results and prescriptions of the common people outside are sent to the palace. On the surface, it shows that the emperor is concerned, but in fact, all the prescriptions that have been tried out outside and thought to be useful are used on the infected palace maids and eunuchs. The imperial doctors really dare not neglect them, but even so, no one has seen improvement, otherwise they would not have to resort to conservative treatment.
In fact, they knew in their hearts that conservative treatment was no longer effective and the emperor's condition had not improved at all. After making up their minds, the imperial doctors got together to carefully select some of the prescriptions they had originally compiled, and then made some adjustments to the dosage. Until the evening, Xuanyuan Ling's fever still showed no signs of subsiding, and the imperial doctors had no choice but to use strong medicine.
Of course, once this heavy medicine is taken, it must be reported to Shen Qing, and someone must invite several adults in the palace. After all, it may be the last moment.
Those adults would naturally be waiting outside the hall, also waiting for the results.
Chen Qing was now in a side hall close to Qianyuan Palace. When she heard the news, she immediately went to Qianyuan Palace. She did not go in. It was a mess inside at the moment, with the imperial doctors and servants crowding in. She still could not go in, and she could not see Xuanyuan Ling, so she was also waiting outside the palace.
Shen Qing couldn't see anything, but she just watched the gate of Qianyuan Palace. Once there was news, someone would come out to report it.
Chunhua supported Chen Qing and held her tightly, fearing that she could not hold on.
Noticing the coldness of Shen Qing's palms and his unconscious grip on her, Chunhua's heart twitched. She couldn't help but think, if Her Majesty asked the imperial physician to do this, and it was good for the Emperor, then everyone would be happy. But if it was really not good, then Her Majesty would feel very guilty.
This stop lasts three hours.
Shen Qing's whole body seemed to be stiff, and it was difficult for him to bend and stretch his legs while standing, even from late at night until dawn.
The first ray of sunlight shone down, reflecting on the eaves, on the gate of Qianyuan Palace, and also on Shen Qing. At this time, someone ran out of Qianyuan Palace. It was Zhao Hai.
Zhao Hai ran out and rushed to Shen Qing, kneeling down and crying with joy: "My queen, the emperor's fever has subsided."
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