Zhang Yanling did not see Zhu Youtang because Zhu Youtang was resting. The imperial doctor of Tai Hospital had already examined and treated him, prescribed a medicine and made a decoction for Zhu Youtang to take. Zhu Youtang fell asleep after taking the medicine. , so no one was allowed to disturb him. Not only Zhang Yanling, but also several important officials from the court who came to visit were not allowed to enter before Zhang Yanling arrived.
However, Zhang Yanling saw many old acquaintances in the courtyard outside the Qianqing Palace. The commander of the Jinyi Guards sent Mou Bin to accompany him outside to wait for orders. Standing with Mou Bin in the corridor and talking in low voices were several chamberlains in Eguan python robes. Zhang Yanling I know them, although I don't have much dealings with them, but those people are all well-known inner court bosses.
The one with fair skin and kind eyebrows is Wang Yue, the chief eunuch of the inner court, who is the chief eunuch of the inner court. The thin and tall one with twinkling eyes is Li Rong, the eunuch of the chief of etiquette, Bingbi. Wearing a black fur cloak, he is fat and tall, with sharp eyes. It was Fan Heng, the governor of the East. These three people were the three most powerful in the inner court. There was also an eunuch, Xu Zhi, who I didn't see.
When he saw Zhang Yanling, Mou Bin came up to say hello and chatted with Zhang Yanling for a few words. Several of the inner court officials had no contact with Zhang Yanling, so they only bowed to each other from afar.
Empress Zhang personally prepared medicine for Zhu Youtang in the dormitory. When she learned that Zhang Yanling was coming, she ordered someone to send a message and asked Zhang Yanling to wait outside. Zhang Yanling stood in the corridor for a long time and finally saw Empress Zhang coming out of the dormitory.
"Yanling has met the second sister." Zhang Yanling hurriedly stepped forward and saluted.
After not seeing her for many days, Zhang Yanling found that Empress Zhang had lost a lot of weight. There was a sad look on her eyebrows and her eyes were twinkling.
"My little brother is here." Queen Zhang still smiled when she saw Zhang Yanling.
"How is the emperor's dragon body? Why did he fall ill?" Zhang Yanling asked hurriedly.
Queen Zhang waved her hand and said: "Go to Nuange to talk."
Zhang Yanling followed Empress Zhang into the warm pavilion in the back hall. The chamberlain brought tea and then left. Empress Zhang then whispered: "Brother, the emperor's illness is a bit scary, and he has been coughing non-stop since morning. Imperial Hospital The imperial doctor came to diagnose and said it was just a cold, and said it was nothing serious. But...at noon...the emperor coughed up blood..."
Zhang Yanling was startled, stood up in shock and said, "What?"
Empress Zhang said hurriedly: "Don't say anything, I didn't tell anyone. The emperor himself didn't know. I put away the veil that was bleeding due to coughing, and the emperor didn't see it either. You see..."
As Queen Zhang spoke, she reached out and took out a white handkerchief from her sleeve. The white handkerchief was folded tightly and squarely. Queen Zhang slowly unfolded it, and there was indeed a blood stain in the middle of the handkerchief, with some filth.
Zhang Yanling was a little panicked. Coughing up blood was not a good sign. It might be a sign of physical collapse. How could Zhang Yanling not be surprised?
"How could this happen?" Zhang Yanling said solemnly.
"Little brother, I was just worried, so I asked you to come into the palace. The emperor gave the order, but I just suffered from the cold, so there is no need to make it known to everyone. He said there was no need to come to visit. However, I was panicked, so I could only call you Come to discuss it. I'm worried, what if something happens?" Queen Zhang said with a worried look on her face.
Of course Zhang Yanling understands Empress Zhang's worries. The emperor is everything to her, and the emperor's health is her biggest concern. If the emperor's body collapses, or there are any shortcomings, that is something she will never accept. Not only the relationship between husband and wife She was deeply concerned, and her interests were at stake, so how could she not be panicked.
"Second sister, don't worry too much. How does the emperor look now? What does the imperial doctor say now?" Zhang Yanling whispered.
"After the emperor took the medicine, he slept peacefully, his breath was calm, and his complexion was fine. Liu Yuanjian diagnosed him three times, and they all said it was just a cold syndrome, and he could be cured by taking some decoction to warm it up.
Wen Taide is highly respected and has excellent medical skills.
I should believe what he said, but there was indeed coughing up blood on this veil. I was not sure again. And I originally wanted to tell him, but after hearing what he said, I didn’t dare to tell him about it.
I told him." Queen Zhang said solemnly.
Zhang Yanling said: "Second sister was just relaxing, but Yuan Liu deliberately concealed it? You can't trust him?"
Empress Zhang said in a low voice: "It's true that I can't believe it. I have to be more careful, right? The emperor's dragon body is of great importance. Who knows if someone has ulterior motives. From this morning to now, there have been several calls from the outer court officials. I feel in my heart
They made me jump. When the emperor fell ill, the whole court was uneasy. Didn't you see that everyone looked very sneaky? I should have told them, but I was worried about what would happen if they knew that the emperor coughed up blood.
thing."
Zhang Yanling felt that Queen Zhang seemed to be too suspicious. But caring can lead to chaos, so it’s no wonder she was like this. So she comforted her: "Second sister, don’t worry too much. I think everything will be fine."
Empress Zhang frowned and said, "How do you know? I'm already coughing up blood. Isn't it serious? I asked you to discuss this matter. Should you tell everyone about the emperor's coughing up blood? I didn't ask you to come and play tricks on others."
Zhang Yanling thought for a while and said: "Let's do this. Second sister will give this veil to me, and I will take it out of the palace for others to see. If the illness is serious, an experienced doctor will know after seeing it. If it is really serious, then
Make calculations."
Empress Zhang thought for a while and nodded: "That's fine. We can't say anything for the time being. I don't dare to say anything about Zhao'er coming to visit. You take her out of the palace and let others see it. But you must report back to me as soon as possible."
Zhang Yanling nodded in agreement, found a small paper bag and wrapped the square handkerchief around her body. She stood up and left. Empress Zhang got up and sent Zhang Yanling off, then turned around and sat in a daze. Her husband's betrayal really made her very sad.
angry, this year
After what happened at the beginning, the relationship between the emperor and her was also in a subtle state. It seemed that they were aloof and a lot colder. But no matter what, Zhu Youtang was everything to her. Zhu Youtang was sick and coughed up blood, and her heart was filled with pain.
I was so panicked that I had no idea.
The only person she can trust is her little brother Yanling.
…
Zhang Yanling quickly left the Qianqing Palace and headed outside the palace. Zhang Yanling was also confused along the way. It was still half a year before the death of Zhu Youtang in history. Could it be that Zhu Youtang couldn't afford to be ill from this moment on?
Is this hemoptysis the cause of Zhu Youtang's death? Is it already a sign at this moment?
However, Zhang Yanling clearly remembered that he had read historical records in later generations, which mentioned that Zhu Youtang's death was a sudden death, and there was no serious illness that would lead to death beforehand. Historical books record that Emperor Hongzhi died in early May.
Qijia
Collapse, it was summer at that time. Emperor Hongzhi accidentally suffered from wind-heat disease, which was actually just a common cold. But now Emperor Hongzhi suffered from wind-cold. Not only was the time wrong, but the symptoms were also different, and there was even no problem at all.
Records of coughing up blood.
For various other reasons, there are records that Hongzhi died from exhaustion, there are records that he died from taking the elixir of life, etc. There is no evidence. The only thing that can be confirmed is that Emperor Hongzhi did die in May next year.
. If the historical process is correct, it can be concluded that this illness was not the death of Emperor Hongzhi, and there is no record of any illness such as coughing up blood.
Zhang Yanling was thinking about these things all the way, but didn't notice someone walking on the side road, and the two almost bumped into each other.
"Hey, Mr. Zhang. Long time no see. We are so polite." The man shouted.
Zhang Yanling looked up and realized that the person was Liu Jin, the chamberlain of the East Palace.
"It turns out it's Eunuch Liu. You're polite." Zhang Yanling returned the courtesy with her hands in hand.
Liu Jin smiled and said: "Master Hou is here to visit the emperor? How is the emperor?"
Zhang Yanling said: "The emperor is resting. I didn't see him. I heard that there is no serious problem."
Liu Jin nodded and said, "That's good, that's good."
Zhang Yanling asked: "Where is Mr. Liu going?"
Liu Jin smiled and said: "The prince is concerned about the emperor's condition, so he specially ordered our family to inquire about his condition. The prince is very worried."
Zhang Yanling said: "I see. How is Your Highness doing lately?"
Liu Jin smiled and said: "Your Highness is very good. A few days ago, the prince mentioned the Marquis and said that the Hou has not been to the East Palace for a long time. He promised to invite him out to enjoy the snow when it snows in winter, but he did not go to the prince."
Zhang Yanling laughed and said: "The prince blames me. In a few days, I will ask the prince to go out of the palace to play. When the emperor's dragon body recovers, I will go to the emperor and ask the prince to go out of the palace for two days."
Liu Jin chuckled and said, "That's a good feeling. The prince will be very happy if he knows about it."
Zhang Yanling nodded and said with a smile: "Eunuch Liu, I will take my leave and leave the palace first. I will come back to visit the Emperor later."
Liu Jin nodded and said, "Master Hou, walk slowly."
Zhang Yanling cupped her hands and turned to leave. Liu Jin suddenly called out from behind Zhang Yanling: "Master Hou, there is something...I don't know if I should ask."
Zhang Yanling turned around and said with a smile: "You are so polite, father-in-law. If you have anything to say, just ask."
Liu Jin came forward and whispered: "Last time I heard that the Marquis was attacked. Who was so bold that he attacked the Marquis?"
Zhang Yanling was stunned and said: "This matter has been found out. It was a deliberate act by the Tatars."
Liu Jin groaned and said, "Does Mr. Hou believe it?"
Zhang Yanling frowned and said, "What do you mean, father-in-law?"
Liu Jin chuckled and said: "It's nothing, I just feel a little strange. Forgive us for talking too much, but we don't think the Tatars are so bold and dare to come to the capital to commit murder. We do think that the Marquis has an enemy. I heard that the Tatars are not so bold.
The Marquis has entered the Jinyiwei Yamen. It is a place where dragons and snakes are mixed together. The Marquis must be careful. The people in the Jinyiwei Yamen are not easy to mess with."
Zhang Yanling's heart moved, and she laughed and said, "Eunuch Liu, can you explain it more clearly?"
Liu Jin laughed hoarsely, waved his hands and said: "Our family is talking nonsense, we are just reminding Mr. Hou. Our family cares about Mr. Hou. Mr. Hou is good to our family, but our family does not want anything to happen to Mr. Hou. That's all."
Zhang Yanling smiled and nodded, cupping his hands and saying, "Thank you, father-in-law, for reminding me."
Liu Jin nodded and cupped his hands, moved his short and fat body and walked slowly away through the snow.