Seeing how they were exchanging glances and scheming even when they were just having a medical consultation, Ji Fengyao couldn't help but come up with a plan: "Dr. Xiao's master did mention a prescription, but the ingredients are quite hard to find..."
"What prescription? Just write it down, and I'll have someone find it." The Empress Dowager, having forgotten the pain of her past wounds, immediately put on airs and adopted a commanding tone.
Unfortunately, Ji Fengyao didn't fall for her act and innocently refused, saying, "No, I promised the old man that I would never reveal his medical prescriptions. Otherwise, I and anyone who learns them will be struck by lightning and die a horrible death."
Aunt Sun: "..."
Empress Dowager: "...!"
This bandit must be out of his mind. Who the hell swore an oath? Not only himself, but also those in the know!
"However, Your Majesty, you need not worry. The Great Zhao Kingdom is prosperous and powerful, and you are the most honorable Empress Dowager. I believe that from the Emperor to the civil and military officials and the common people, everyone is willing to do their part to help you with your illness." Ji Fengyao's words were both touching and sincere, almost moving herself to tears.
The Empress Dowager and Aunt Sun were somewhat confused: something about this sounded very wrong.
"Then what medicinal herbs does the Empress Dowager need..." Aunt Sun was completely confused.
"Don't worry, Aunt. As long as the Empress Dowager and the Emperor have a good talk, and the Emperor has a good talk with his subordinates, I will personally go to various places to collect medicinal materials tomorrow. I will do my best to find a way to gather the prescription for the Empress Dowager," Ji Fengyao patted her chest and promised, almost as if she had written "I am sincere and reliable" on her forehead.
The Empress Dowager and Aunt Sun exchanged a glance, neither of them sensing that the bandit had any ill intentions.
With the Empress Dowager's tacit approval, Aunt Sun took out a gold plaque engraved with the character "懿" from the cabinet and handed it to Ji Fengyao.
"Such a trivial matter doesn't need the Emperor's permission. Just take this and if you come across any usable medicinal herbs, say that you found them for me. Even the Emperor won't stop you," the Empress Dowager said calmly, her eyelids lowered.
"Really? That's so convenient!" Ji Fengyao held the gold medal in her hand, seemingly unaware of its value.
The Empress Dowager and Aunt Sun sneered and offered no explanation: it's good that this bandit doesn't know its value, lest she use this sign to bully others everywhere, anyway, the prescriptions will be taken back once they're all collected.
Upon hearing this, Shang Xiye, who was outside, slightly curved the corners of his lips. His slender fingers, which were resting on his knees, gently wrapped around the sheepskin blanket, grabbed a large tuft of white wool, and plucked it off.
Ji Fengyao never expected that the Empress Dowager would give her a gold medal with the character "Yi".
This symbolizes the highest authority in the harem and can, in certain situations, rival the Empress's Phoenix Seal!
On the way back to Qingyuan.
Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed through Ji Fengyao's mind. She was holding a dragon pendant in her left hand and a gold medal with the character "Yi" in her right hand. It seemed that she had inadvertently become the most powerful person in the capital!
With these two items in her possession, why doesn't she step out of the palace and wander around? Isn't that a terrible waste?
Wu Ying glanced at Ji Fengyao, who was chuckling to herself as she walked, and asked her master with some concern, "Your Highness, why is the Princess Consort like this after leaving the Empress Dowager's? Is she alright?"
Shang Xiye paused for a moment, then said seriously, "After returning to the capital, have Zhou Fu prepare a large storeroom for the Princess."
Wuying looked completely bewildered: "...Huh?"
Shang Xiye paused for a moment, then added, "Add two more teams of secret guards and two teams of palace guards to the Princess."
Wuying looked bewildered: "Emmmm... huh?"
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