Zhao Xiaofei understood. Concubine Tian was suffering from depression! He didn't know about other diseases, but he was very familiar with this one. Many celebrities suffer from depression nowadays, and there are many introductions on TV and the Internet. And Concubine Tian's youngest son had just died two days ago. How could she not be depressed?
Zhao Xiaofei sighed and said, "Heart disease needs to be treated with heart medicine, but I..."
Before Zhao Xiaofei could finish his words, someone outside interrupted him and asked, "Prince Consort! How are you these days?"
Zhao Xiaofei turned around and saw that it was Wang Erxi. He smiled and said, "Isn't this Eunuch Erxi? What brings you here?"
"I'm here on the Queen's orders to check on Concubine Tian's condition," said Wang Erxi.
"It's just right that Eunuch Erxi has come. I have just told the prince consort about Concubine Tian's condition. The prince consort should have a good solution." Doctor Hu said.
"Really? Your Majesty the Prince Consort!" Wang Erxi emphasized the three words "Your Majesty the Prince Consort".
Zhao Xiaofei thought, "Oh my god! There's something going on here!" He immediately said, "Uh, I'm still thinking about it. I'm not sure at the moment."
"The Emperor and the Empress are very concerned about Concubine Tian's illness. If you have any ideas, you can come back to Kunning Palace with me and talk about it in front of the Empress." After Wang Erxi finished speaking, he looked at Zhao Xiaofei.
"Then I'll go with my father-in-law right now!" said Zhao Xiaofei.
Zhao Xiaofei followed Wang Erxi to Kunning Palace. The whole way, Zhao Xiaofei wondered, what was Empress Zhou up to? If you have any medical issues, just ask Imperial Physician Hu. Why is she asking me? Is she asking me to prescribe a poison to kill Concubine Tian? That's possible. Empress Zhou and Concubine Tian had always been at odds.
Just as Zhao Xiaofei was daydreaming, they had already arrived at Kunning Palace. Zhao Xiaofei quickly knelt down and saluted, saying, "Your Highness, I greet the Empress!"
Empress Zhou sat there dignified and solemn, looking as if she were detached from the mundane world. She asked, "Doctor Hu has recommended you again this time. Do you have any way to cure Concubine Tian?"
"Yes, yes, but it will take me some time to prepare this medicine. It will take me at least ten days or half a month to prepare it." Zhao Xiaofei said.
"Oh! Tell me, what disease does Concubine Tian have?" asked Queen Zhou.
"In reply to the Queen, I recognize this disease. In our country of Nan'ao, it is called depression. It requires the help of medicine and the company of family to be cured." Zhao Xiaofei said.
Empress Zhou sneered and said, "My dear Prince Consort! How come you've forgotten the palace rules again? What is the status of Concubine Tian? Can her family enter the palace to accompany her?"
"Your Majesty, I remember what you taught me!" Zhao Xiaofei said through gritted teeth. He thought to himself, Wang Chengen is right! These rules are set for others. You two want to use them to pressure others. These rules are like a sharp weapon.
"Aside from family company, are there any other ways?" Queen Zhou asked Zhao Xiaofei.
"Also, let the Emperor spend more time with Concubine Tian. If she could have another son or princess, perhaps her depression would be alleviated," Zhao Xiaofei said. His reasoning was that Concubine Tian's depression was caused by grief over the loss of her child. If she had a child, perhaps her condition would improve.
"I understand! You have to treat Concubine Tian's illness with all your heart! Do you understand?" Queen Zhou emphasized the word "with all your heart".
Zhao Xiaofei thought to himself, "What's going on? Are you trying to make me feel worse?" At this moment, Zhao Xiaofei suddenly remembered that according to the history of the late Ming Dynasty, Concubine Tian died this year. It is now the fifteenth year of Chongzhen. It is estimated that Concubine Tian will ascend to heaven by summer. Should I save her or not? If I save her, I will offend Empress Zhou. And I remember that after Chongzhen and Empress Zhou died, they were buried in Concubine Tian's tomb. It is really a blessing for your whole family if she dies! If she doesn't die, you two will have no place to rest when you die.
"Oh! I understand! I will do my job with all my heart!" said Zhao Xiaofei.
"Okay! Now that you know, go away!" Queen Zhou began to drive people away.
"I'm leaving!" Zhao Xiaofei bowed and left Kunning Palace.
When they arrived outside the palace, Wang Erxi followed him out. Zhao Xiaofei asked, "I wonder if Eunuch Erxi has anything else to tell you?"
"Hahaha! Does Your Majesty understand what the Empress means?" Wang Erxi asked with a smile.
"I understand! I will go back and prepare medicine for Concubine Tian. Whether she can be saved depends on God's will." Zhao Xiaofei said.
"Then, Your Majesty, do you know what God's will is?" Wang Erxi said.
Zhao Xiaofei also sneered: "What is this heaven? Isn't it the Emperor and the Empress? Don't you agree?"
Wang Erxi smiled and said, "Then, my dear prince consort, what about this medicine..." Wang Erxi hesitated to speak.
"So, do you think this medicine exists or not?" Zhao Xiaofei asked.
"Hahaha! My Lord, of course we have to have this medicine, otherwise Doctor Hu would be in trouble! Having the medicine and having it be effective are two different things!" Wang Erxi said with a smile.
"Please, Eunuch Wang, go back to the Queen. I understand everything!" Zhao Xiaofei said with a bow.
Just after coming out of Kunning Palace and before reaching Yonghe Palace, he ran into Wang Chengen. He was standing there with a whisk in his hand and asked Zhao Xiaofei, "Prince Consort! I just went to the Empress's place. Did the Empress say anything to you?"
Zhao Xiaofei saw this, and a thousand alpacas ran through his heart. What do you mean? Did the emperor send you here? Zhao Xiaofei bowed and said, "The Queen is just concerned about Concubine Tian's condition. I just told her the truth."
"Oh! Does the prince consort have any way to cure Concubine Tian's illness?" Wang Chengen asked.
"Well, Eunuch Wang, do you want to hear the truth or a lie?" Zhao Xiaofei asked. Zhao Xiaofei intended to use this sentence to deceive Wang Chengen and make him think that there was really no way to treat him.
"What are you talking about? Of course I want to hear the truth!" Wang Chengen said angrily.
"Please, Eunuch, report back to His Majesty! It would be better if His Majesty could prepare for Concubine Tian's funeral as soon as possible! I can only delay it for a while, until July at the latest," Zhao Xiaofei said. He was speaking according to historical records, which made it seem more realistic.
"We understand! Your Majesty! Treat the patient with care!" Wang Chengen sighed and turned to go to the Yangxin Palace.
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