He Jiuniang had no idea what he was thinking. She carefully treated his wound before saying, "After treating the old emperor for a few days, I will return to Jingzhou. Can you come back with me?"
They were supposed to go back together, but the old emperor and Prince Lin are causing trouble again, and He Jiuniang is worried that it will affect them.
Lu Baichuan nodded and said, "That's fine. No matter how many things are still happening in the capital, the matters in Jingzhou cannot be neglected. I have my own matters to attend to, as Your Highness knows."
In fact, Prince Chen has many capable people around him, at least more than the others.
Besides, He Jiuniang just sowed discord between the old emperor and Prince Lin. As long as Prince Chen is smart enough to interfere, he will definitely be able to bring down Prince Lin. Even if no evidence is found of his dealings with the Eastern Court, he will be able to make sure that Prince Lin can never recover.
"That's good. Remember to keep your promise to your son when you get back. You can't keep lying to him like this."
He Jiuniang was actually quite concerned about the relationship between the father and son, and was afraid that something might happen between them.
"Yes, I remember."
That's one good thing about him; he listens to advice.
After bandaging the wound, He Jiuniang sent someone to deliver a message to Prince Lin. She was unhappy, and she wanted to make Prince Lin unhappy too.
Her exact words were: Tell Prince Lin that he thought this would cause trouble for his aunt? He was wrong. His aunt should thank him for giving her the opportunity to see the Emperor. The Emperor praised his aunt's medical skills highly and even made her his personal physician. Some people's schemes have thus failed.
These words still carried a pungent undertone. The servants, worried about causing trouble for their masters, softened their tone, at least making them less sharp than they were now. But to Prince Lin, they were still very grating.
Prince Lin had been waiting for news from the palace since early morning. When he saw that the old emperor had indeed sent someone to summon He Jiuniang to the palace, he was certain that He Jiuniang would be taken into the harem this time. This would sow discord between Prince Chen and Lu Baichuan, and at the same time break up their relationship.
As long as these things cause a stir, he can take advantage of the chaos to create opportunities for himself, try to reconnect with the Eastern Court, and get their continued support in his attempt to seize the throne.
But to everyone's surprise, He Jiuniang came out unharmed and even made some harsh remarks to him. This shows that the old emperor has completely given up the idea of taking her into the harem. Why?
Just because she's a good doctor, does that mean she can cure his illness?
But wouldn't it be more appropriate for such a skilled doctor to stay by his side and treat him anytime, anywhere?
He understood the old emperor well. In his youth, he was dissolute and extravagant. Later, he became obsessed with Taoist cultivation and the pursuit of immortality, which gradually distanced him from the harem. However, he still had several concubines who were very favored.
Later, when he realized that the Taoist practice was a scam, he completely indulged himself, spending his days indulging in sensual pleasures and ignoring all matters of the court. How could such a person not be moved when he saw such a beautiful woman as He Jiu Niang?
Or is it that He Jiuniang not only has medical skills, but also some unknown methods that can change a person's preferences?
That's impossible!
The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt. He decided he couldn't just sit and wait for his death, so he sent someone to inquire about what had happened in the emperor's bedroom that day.
No matter what connections they used, those people refused to reveal a single detail, indicating that something important must have happened today, but the old emperor had ordered them not to speak of it.
Prince Lin felt that no matter what happened, if He Jiuniang could make such harsh remarks to him, it must not be good for him. So he decided to go to the palace in person to find out the truth.
However, before they even left the house, someone from the palace arrived. It was the same eunuch who had gone to Prince Chen's residence that morning to summon He Jiu Niang.
"Your Highness Prince Lin, the Emperor has decreed that Your Highness should not go out anymore and should stay at home to recuperate, as you have been overworking recently."
After speaking, the eunuch was about to leave when Prince Lin sensed something was wrong and asked, "Father, are you going to confine me to my quarters? Why?"
The eunuch smiled and, seeing this, didn't say much, only replying in a very official manner: "Your Highness surely knows, so please don't make things difficult for this old servant. This old servant still has to go back and report, so I'll take my leave now."
With that, he cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Prince Lin and quickly left with his entourage.
"Why? What exactly is going on?"
Lin Wang was on the verge of collapse. He had planned everything perfectly, and as long as he followed the plan, everything was a perfect scheme. Why did his plans always get disrupted when he encountered that couple?
What was clearly a move that would have been very advantageous to him turned into a complete waste in the blink of an eye.
Who could stand this?
For the next two days, He Jiuniang continued to enter the palace to perform acupuncture on the old emperor. During these two days, the old emperor could clearly feel that his body was much more comfortable, and his goodwill towards He Jiuniang increased.
Being pricked with needles by her every day was even better than taking the pills refined by Dao Ping before; he even felt much younger.
"Where did you learn your medical skills? Your acupuncture techniques are so exquisite. Why don't you come to the palace and become a royal physician?"
The old emperor no longer harbors any romantic feelings for her. Even if he were to bring her into the palace, he would only appoint her as a royal physician, so that it would be convenient for her to treat his illnesses.
He Jiuniang refused without hesitation: "No, my son is still waiting for me in Jingzhou!"
She was the only one who could refuse the old emperor so directly. The old emperor seemed to have gotten used to her way of speaking and tone, and was not angry at all. Instead, he smiled and said, "What's so difficult about that? Just accept him! Your husband can also take up a post in the capital. I'll have the third prince arrange it for him, or I can promote him directly!"
He Jiuniang shook her head again: "How can a man like me, a woman, earn his fame and fortune? My husband is capable enough to advance through his own efforts, so the Emperor doesn't need to worry about it. Besides, our family is all in Jingzhou. If we come to the capital, we will be separated from our family, which is not good."
This woman truly doesn't know what's good for her, refusing an official position!
The old emperor was furious. He took a deep breath and told himself not to get angry, because the woman would definitely laugh at him!
"So, what exactly does your husband do that makes you praise him so highly? Why don't you bring him here for me to see? If he's truly capable, I will naturally reward him accordingly."
The old emperor consoled himself and was even able to laugh.
He Jiuniang suppressed a laugh, thinking that this old emperor was really shameless. She had to talk to him fiercely, otherwise he would easily take advantage of her.
Hmm, I've got it figured out~
“My son says his dad is a great hero every day, and it’s not just empty talk.”
As she spoke, He Jiuniang glanced at the people around her. The old emperor understood what she meant and said, "Say what you want to say. These are all my confidants, and I dare not divulge them to outsiders."
He Jiuniang nodded and said directly, "Have you heard about the murder of the Crown Prince of Nantai last year? My husband did it!"
I've portrayed the old emperor as afraid of the female lead, and suddenly I find the old man kind of endearing. However, he was previously misled by Daoping and consumed elixirs made with human blood, which comes at a price. I'll explain that later!
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