As the snow began to fall, Concubine Xian came to Concubine Rong's palace to say hello.
"The prescriptions given by Imperial Doctor Guo are really effective." Concubine Rong's expression was obviously much more peaceful, and her complexion was better than the previous two days. "Thanks to you for recommending him to me. If I still follow the treatment method before Wu Yuanjing,
I always try my best to do it, but I can’t do it thoroughly.”
"My ancestor said this and went out of business. I have to thank my ancestor for trusting me! This Imperial Physician Guo has only been in the palace for half a year. Most people in the palace don't use him to diagnose pulses because they think he has little qualifications."
"Everyone in the world likes to think like this. They need to talk about their family background when hiring people, but they don't think that the more ordinary people come from, the more capable they are.
The ancestors of Imperial Physician Guo were only farmers. It was only in his father's generation that he began to read and write, but he did not have any merit. Thinking that the imperial examination was not easy, we simply let him study medicine, but who would have thought that he would actually learn the art of medicine."
Concubine Rong smiled and said, "He came to diagnose my pulse that day. I found him very popular, so I asked a few more questions."
"It's his destiny to win the favor of our ancestors." Concubine Xian handed the stove to the maid aside, "It's hot in the concubine's house, so I don't need this."
"Yes, people tend to be afraid of the cold when they get older." Concubine Rong laughed at herself, "That's why it's warmer in my house than elsewhere."
"Actually, I should have come to express my gratitude to my ancestors a long time ago. It's just that the snow is too heavy and the weather is too cold. I'm afraid that I might bring cold air into the house, which would be bad." Concubine Xian said, holding a bandage on her forehead with both hands, "This is mine.
Made by my own hands, given to my ancestors to wear."
Aunt Ningcui came up and took it from Concubine Xian, and brought it to Concubine Rong. She praised: "What a delicate work. Concubine Xian is thoughtful. She specially made a wide forehead with silk cotton padded inside."
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Concubine Rong took it over with a smile and said: "You came to thank me. I wish you didn't blame me. They say that being a family member is like a tank of evil water. This job is hard."
"Although I have no talent, I am really reluctant to do this, but it is really a great honor to be recommended by my ancestors in front of the emperor." Concubine Xian said with some shame, "I am just afraid that I will not be able to do well.
Our ancestors are in disgrace."
"How could it be? You have always been capable, strong and thoughtful." Concubine Rong said, "Having you in charge of the affairs of the palace has relieved His Majesty's worries, hasn't it?"
The door curtain was lifted, and Xue Hengzhao walked in from the outside, holding a tea tray with two cups of tea in it.
"Knowing that you are here, I specially asked Hengzhao to order two bowls of tea to try." Concubine Rong said with a smile, "I haven't had her tea in a while."
Xue Hengzhao came up to say hello to Concubine Xian. Concubine Xian looked at her calmly and asked: "Miss Xue, are you feeling well now? I heard that you have been ill a few days ago."
Xue Hengzhao handed the tea to Concubine Xian and replied: "If you ask me, I am much better now."
"I can't live without you, but I have to take great care of your health. I see that your body is really weak, and I'm afraid you won't be able to bear the warmth, so I have to clean it up." Concubine Xian said, "Call me later.
The people here will bring you some white fungus and bird's nest! Eating it regularly every day is better than taking medicine."
"I feel so ashamed of myself," Xue Hengzhao said. "I am often sick but I cannot serve the concubine with all my heart. I still have to be rewarded by the virtuous concubine. I really feel sorry for you."
"Don't say that, who wants to get sick?" Concubine Xian said, "I also have selfish motives. You have taken good care of yourself. If you stay in front of Concubine more, you are also fulfilling your filial piety for us."
"People in the palace say that the Concubine Xian is the most filial, and even the people we serve are taking advantage of it." Aunt Ningcui said, "A few days ago, I sent someone from the palace to give me a pair of kneepads.
, saying that he knew my knees were afraid of getting cold."
"This is just a casual thing, they are just small items." Concubine Xian said, "As long as Auntie doesn't dislike it."
"Speaking of small items, I remembered them." Concubine Rong took over, "The dried fruits that were delivered a few days ago are good. I thought that the second and fifth daughters-in-law are pregnant now, so they should like them.
Eat these, just don't send the almonds."
"What a kiss from a generation apart!" Concubine Xian said with a smile, "According to theory, women should eat more nuts when they are pregnant. It is said that the children born will be smart."
"Ling Yi is also very pitiful. Her father and several uncles were dismissed from office, and his uncle even committed suicide by taking poison." Concubine Rong sighed, "Although she deserves it, as a relative she will inevitably be sad.
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"What the ancestor said is that with your consideration, she will probably feel better." Concubine Xian said, "But the ancestor's health is just getting better. Things are already like this, so there is no need to worry too much about it. Let's go on.
The Winter Solstice is coming in a few days, and I came here to ask my ancestors for advice on how to organize the Winter Solstice banquet this year."
"It's up to you to make the decision on these things! I've always been free to take care of other people's business." Concubine Rong said, "You can do whatever you think is best."
Just as Concubine Hui came to say hello and sat down to chat for a while, Concubine Xian got up and left: "It's time to prepare lunch in the imperial dining room. Your Majesty has had a bad appetite these days, so he asked someone from the Imperial Hospital to prepare the medicinal meal. I'm afraid they won't be able to control the portion.
It’s not good, I have to go and take a look.”
"Go and do your business! You have been here with me for a long time." Concubine Rong said, "You take good care of the Emperor. That is the most important thing."
He also said: "Which of you will send a gift to the Concubine Xian?"
Xue Hengzhao accompanied Concubine Xian out.
The sky at this time was as clear as water, reflecting the snow on the roof and the ground, making it difficult to keep one's eyes open.
There was no wind, and even though it was cold, it was still limited.
"It's cold outside, girl, please go back." Concubine Xian said to Xue Hengzhao.
"My servant will take you to the door," Xue Hengzhao said. "Even if your Majesty is informal, I still have to abide by the etiquette that a servant should abide by."
When I arrived at the door, I saw someone walking past in the east aisle, a maid and an imperial doctor.
"It looks like Fangdian in the palace of Concubine Fu," Shu Cong said with sharp eyes, "I heard that Concubine Fu was ill, so I asked the imperial doctor."
"Since the solar terms are so close, we are most likely to get sick." Concubine Xian said with a smile, "But Concubine Fu has a good foundation, so I think she will be fine."
"It's easy to treat body ailments, but if it's a heart ailment, I'm afraid it won't be that easy to cure." Shucong said something. "I heard that in the morning before yesterday, in front of all the civil and military officials, His Majesty asked the fifth prince not to go to court again.
He went home and lived a pure life.
Don’t think it’s because Concubine Fu is worried about this matter that she’s sick!”
Everyone in the palace knew about this matter, and Xue Hengzhao naturally knew it too.
Although the emperor did not explicitly say that the Jin family's affairs were related to the fifth prince, he was angry with him because of it.
The Jin family was dismissed from office and people died. The emperor's intention was obvious when he asked the fifth prince not to go to court.
