The carrier pigeons in the backyard of the Regent's Palace flew in all directions, and the palace's secret guards were also dispatched. This night was destined to be restless.
And the palace.
After the emperor fell asleep, he did not wake up for a whole day and night.
Now Eunuch Wu and the imperial doctors were all terrified. Eunuch Wu could only say that the emperor was not feeling well to deal with the ministers attending the early morning court.
Eunuch Wu was extremely worried and had no choice but to ask the Queen for help.
The queen had known about the emperor's condition for a long time, and pretended to be worried: "Why hasn't your majesty woken up yet? Didn't you ask the imperial physician to see him?"
"Your Majesty, the imperial physician has been guarding your Majesty's side, ready to see you at any time, but your Majesty has not woken up yet." Eunuch Wu replied respectfully.
The queen's face tensed: "Where is Concubine Ji? Hasn't she been responsible for taking care of His Majesty?"
"Concubine Ji has collapsed after taking care of Your Majesty for several days," Eunuch Wu replied.
"Since Concubine Ji has fallen ill, I will go to see His Majesty." The Queen stood up and left.
Eunuch Wu immediately followed and breathed a sigh of relief.
When the queen saw the emperor lying on the bed, his face extremely pale and his breathing weak, a hint of satisfaction flashed across her eyes. Concubine Ji was indeed not lying.
However, the Queen's face was filled with worry: "Imperial Physician, how is His Majesty doing? Why did he suddenly become like this?"
Doctor Liu immediately reported: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty has been angry recently, and has not rested well. Although he has been taking medicine every day, his heart qi has not been relieved, so this is the case."
"If this continues, what will happen to your Majesty's health?" the queen continued to ask.
Doctor Liu's face was solemn: "Your Majesty is now unconscious and can't even take medicine. If it continues like this, I'm afraid he won't have much time left."
The Queen was immediately furious: "Useless, does His Majesty keep you imperial doctors for show? Let all the imperial doctors in the Imperial Hospital serve him. If you don't treat His Majesty well, you will be beheaded!"
The majestic voice was extremely domineering and unquestionable.
Doctor Liu was so frightened that he fell to his knees and said, "Please spare my life, Queen. I will do my best to treat Your Majesty."
Eunuch Wu was full of admiration, and it had to be the Empress.
Soon, all the doctors from the Imperial Medical Bureau came to discuss the emperor's condition. His Majesty and the Empress had ordered that if they could not save His Majesty, they would be doomed.
So everyone worked together and discussed it, and finally came up with a pharmacy.
"Empress, we have found a pharmacy and would like to have Your Majesty try it." Doctor Liu said with gritted teeth.
"Then what are you waiting for?" The queen snorted coldly.
"I will go get the medicine and boil it right away." Doctor Liu left trembling with fear.
Not long after, Jipin came and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, Your Majesty. How is Your Majesty?"
"Not awake yet." replied the Queen.
Jipin looked worried: "Empress, can I stay and take care of Your Majesty?"
"You have deep love for His Majesty, and I am moved by what I hear. Please stay." The queen agreed.
"Thank you, Queen."
Doctor Liu came over with the medicine, and Concubine Ji took it immediately: "Give it to me."
"yes."
Jipin walked to the bed with the medicine in her hand. While no one was paying attention, she put the poison into the bowl and walked to the emperor: "Your Majesty, it's your concubine. You should drink the medicine. You will get better soon after you drink it."
Concubine Ji picked up the spoon, scooped a spoonful, put it to the emperor's mouth, and fed him to drink.
When the queen saw that the emperor had drunk it, she tightened her grip on the handkerchief.
But the emperor did not wake up, and he lay down for another three days. Now all the ministers of the previous dynasty could no longer sit still, and were extremely worried, so they jointly signed a letter requesting to see His Majesty.
If it were in the past, the Queen would have definitely stopped them, but now the Emperor had disappointed her terribly, so she simply had the door opened and let the ministers see the unconscious Emperor.
"How could this happen? Why is His Majesty so serious?" a minister said subconsciously.
"Yes, Your Majesty was fine a few days ago?"
The Queen sighed, "In fact, your Majesty has always been in poor health. He has been vomiting blood recently due to anger. He has been in a coma for five days. I have ordered all the doctors in the Imperial Hospital to treat your Majesty with all their strength.
But His Majesty shows no signs of waking up, and I am at a loss as to what to do, so I ask the ministers to come up with some advice."
The ministers were instantly furious. After all, it was not a good thing for an emperor to be in a coma.
"Doctor Liu, what do you say is the health of His Majesty?" asked the Prime Minister.
Imperial Physician Liu subconsciously looked at the Queen: "Look at what I am doing, just tell me the truth. Those who come here today are the backbone of our dynasty, and they have the right to know about your majesty's physical condition." The Queen ordered.
"Yes." Doctor Liu explained immediately: "I have discussed with all the doctors in the Imperial Hospital. Your Majesty's health has not improved. Now he is unconscious. I am afraid he will not live for many days."
All the ministers were stunned and extremely shocked.
"How could this happen? Your Majesty is fine, why is he not okay?"
"Your Majesty is in a coma, what will happen to Cangyue Kingdom in the future?" The ministers immediately panicked.
Prime Minister Jing looked at the majestic queen, weighed the pros and cons in his heart, and immediately said: "The country cannot be without a monarch for a day. Your Majesty is now unconscious and no one knows when he will wake up. This old minister suggests that the crown prince temporarily take over the government."
The queen raised her eyebrows. Prime Minister Jing, this old fox, used to be on the side of King Mo and even married his daughter to King Mo. Now King Mo has been exiled long ago. He knows that a man of insight is a wise man.
With the Prime Minister speaking, the ministers who originally supported the Crown Prince all agreed: "The Prime Minister is right. The Crown Prince is talented and well-equipped, and is highly valued by Your Majesty. He can handle important tasks."
Even the ministers who had previously supported Prince Mo fell one after another, and the queen was very satisfied.
"Since all the ministers have proposed this, the Crown Prince will temporarily take over the court duties. The Crown Prince is a newcomer and there are still many shortcomings. I hope you will bear with him." The Queen said politely.
"This old minister is terrified."
After the ministers left, the Queen went directly to the East Palace to tell the Prince today's news.
The prince was not surprised or shocked, his face was calm and indifferent: "Thank you, mother, for all you have planned for me."
"You are my son. That position originally belonged to you. No one can take it away from you." The queen said solemnly.
The prince frowned, "Although Prince Mo is in exile, if he hears that his father is seriously ill, he will definitely rush back at all costs."
The queen sneered: "Don't worry, I won't let him come back alive."
The prince raised his eyebrows: "Did the Queen Mother take action against Prince Mo?"
"I have endured for so many years and finally drove him away. Naturally, I will not give him the chance to come back." The queen snorted.
From the moment Prince Mo was sentenced to exile and left the capital, the Queen sent people to assassinate him. They used assassinations, poisonings, and even burning inns along the way. They tried every means possible, and although Prince Mo was injured, he was not dead yet.
After all, Cang Tingchen has always been cautious. He is the son of Concubine Xuan and will not fall easily.
But he was on guard against everyone except Fu Yurou.