Chapter 98: It can’t kill people, nor can it cure diseases
The mother and son looked at each other and saw the deep hidden worries in each other's eyes.
Concubine Rou let out a long sigh and finally relaxed.
"Okay, mother will collect the money for you."
Xiao Yanci smiled upon hearing this, "Mother is indeed very understanding of justice."
Concubine Rou glared at him and said, "You'd better earn the money back for me, otherwise I won't forgive you."
"Mother, just wait and count the silver when the time comes."
Concubine Rou still didn't quite believe it, but thinking about what her son had just said, she could only grit her teeth and give it a try.
If she really suffered a loss, the worst that could happen was that she would go to the emperor and cry poor and ask him to make up the money.
People really can't stand the nagging. Just as she had this thought, she heard the voice of the palace maid outside.
"The Emperor has arrived."
Concubine Rou rolled her eyes secretly, but quickly put on a smile.
Now that your wallet is here, you have to seize the opportunity to make some money.
The mother and son cooperated with each other and successfully obtained a wave of rewards from Emperor Defeng.
Emperor Defeng was coaxed into a happy mood, and Concubine Rou and Xiao Yanci were also in a good mood after receiving the rewards. The atmosphere was very harmonious.
But everything was soon broken.
A palace servant came hurriedly to report, "Your Majesty, something bad has happened. The Empress has vomited blood and fainted."
Everyone's expression changed. They didn't even bother to eat and rushed to Kunning Palace together.
The imperial physician had already been giving the queen acupuncture and taking her pulse, but the person on the bed looked pale and her condition was clearly not good.
Xiao Baozhu stood by the bed, her eyes dull and her face covered with tears.
Concubine Li was well-informed and always ahead of the curve. At this moment, she was standing by the bed with an anxious look on her face.
When Concubine Li saw the mother and son appearing with Emperor Defeng, her expression paused slightly.
Emperor Defeng said in a deep voice, "How is the Queen?"
A royal physician cautiously replied, "Your Majesty, the Empress was already suffering from a deficiency of Qi and blood, and this, coupled with the stagnation in her heart, has caused her lungs to become blocked and stagnant. This has caused her to vomit blood. I have already given her acupuncture, and her condition has been temporarily stabilized."
Emperor Defeng frowned, "Why would the Empress be so angry for no reason?"
Xiao Baozhu sobbed softly, "Father, yes, it was me who made Mother angry. It's all my fault. If you want to punish me, then do so."
She lowered her head, her messy hair covering the clear slap mark on her left cheek.
No one else noticed, but Xiao Yanci saw it at a glance, and his brows furrowed instantly.
Concubine Li said in a disapproving tone, "Xiaojiu, I'm going to talk to you about this. You knew the Queen was in poor health, so how could you anger her? If anything happens to the Queen, won't you be accused of being unfilial?"
Xiao Baozhu's face suddenly turned even paler.
Concubine Rou stood in front of Xiao Baozhu and said, "How could a mother and daughter be so angry? The Queen has a very kind temperament and loves Baozhu the most. How could she be angry with her? Concubine Li, don't speak carelessly if you don't know the truth."
Xiao Yanci also spoke up, "The Queen Mother has always had poor health. The prescriptions prescribed by the Imperial Hospital couldn't kill her, nor could they cure her illness. Over time, the Queen Mother's body could no longer bear the heavy burden, and she naturally collapsed."
Emperor Defeng's expression was not good. "When will the Queen wake up?"
Several imperial physicians hesitated, "That depends on the Empress's condition. Even I, a humble servant, dare not make a definitive statement."
Emperor Defeng was furious. "You keep repeating the same rhetoric over and over again. What use are you?"
They immediately knelt down and apologized.
Emperor Defeng said with a cold face, "Call all the people from the Imperial Hospital!"
He has so many people to support, is there not one available?
Emperor Defeng personally sat in Kunning Palace, and everyone was waiting there, no one dared to leave.
After half an hour, the imperial doctors arrived one after another and took Empress Sun's pulse.
Their statements were all pretty much the same, repeating the same old things over and over again. No one had any way to help Empress Sun get better, and Emperor Defeng's expression became increasingly grim.
Old Doctor Jiang was very old and it was snowing heavily outside. He walked slowly, so he was the last one to arrive.
After a trembling salute, the old doctor Jiang took Empress Sun's pulse. After a full cup of tea, he withdrew his hand.
"Your Majesty, the Empress is suffering from liver qi stagnation and liver fire rising, and her heart rate is rapid and irregular, a symptom of palpitations. Her condition has only been temporarily stabilized. If she is to escape danger, she will need a set of Nine-Turn Soul-Restoring Needles."
"Then give me the acupuncture right away!"
Doctor Jiang hesitated. "This acupuncture method is extremely risky, and I am not absolutely sure. Moreover, the acupuncture points are mostly on the chest, which makes it difficult for me to perform the acupuncture."
These words plunged the hall into a deathly silence.
Tears welled up in Xiao Baozhu's eyes. It was all her fault. Why did she say such things and make her mother angry?
Concubine Li suddenly spoke up, "Your Majesty, why not let Zhao Shuning come into the palace and give it a try?"
Upon hearing this name, Emperor Defeng frowned slightly.
Xiao Baozhu refused loudly, "No! How can we allow someone with such low character like Zhao Shuning to treat our mother?"
Old Doctor Jiang also felt disgusted, but as a minister, he could not say more since this matter concerned the safety of the queen.
Concubine Li sighed softly, "The Queen's condition is critical, and I'm worried, so I made this suggestion. Zhao is a little confused when it comes to handling personal feelings, but her medical skills are indeed remarkable. If Xiaojiu feels that this is inappropriate, are there other more suitable candidates?"
Xiao Baozhu choked.
If only Ah Sheng were here, she would definitely be able to rescue her mother.
Concubine Li sighed again, "Xiaojiu, you've already made the Queen faint from anger. You can't stop others from treating her, otherwise it would be truly unfilial."
Xiao Baozhu opened her mouth, but couldn't say anything.
Guilt and regret overwhelmed her, and she didn't even have the right to stop it.
Xiao Yanci asked, "Can the Imperial Concubine guarantee that Zhao Shuning will be able to cure the Queen?"
Concubine Li would not take the responsibility on herself.
"How can I guarantee this? Just now, Dr. Jiang said that the Empress's condition is critical. Even if he were to perform acupuncture himself, he couldn't guarantee a foolproof outcome. I'm only suggesting it. Whether or not to let her try is naturally up to the Emperor."
Her mention of it at this time was a great help to Zhao Shuning.
If it succeeds, this chess piece can be used again.
If it doesn't work out, she won't lose anything.
Emperor Defeng looked at Dr. Jiang, "What will happen to the Empress if I don't give her acupuncture?"
"The Queen's health is already seriously damaged and she can no longer withstand the slightest disturbance. If we continue to delay, I'm afraid the situation will be dire."
These words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Xiao Baozhu's heart.
Her eyes reddened once again, and she tried her best to suppress the sob that rose in her throat.
Emperor Defeng closed his eyes and spoke in a deep voice.
"Summon Zhao Shuning and have him come to the palace immediately to treat the Queen."
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During this period of time, Zhao Shuning's treatment in the mansion has become worse and worse. At first, the meals that Biying brought back were bland and without oil. Later, three dishes were reduced to one, and the portion was greatly reduced. Today's portion was enough, but it was rotten and smelly.
Biying argued with someone in the kitchen and was slapped in the face. She ran back to Qingdai Pavilion crying.
How could Zhao Shuning be someone who would suffer a loss?
She carried the stinky food box and went straight to Yongfuju.
The servants of Yongfuju couldn't stop them even if they wanted to.
Jiang and Chu Yunqing were having dinner. They were both shocked when they saw Zhao Shuning, who looked so murderous.
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