Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 553
There has been a lot of snow in the capital these days.

It seems that God owes a lot, so I want to make up for it all at once.

Fortunately, although there are a lot of snowfalls, they are all intermittent, not for a few days in a row, otherwise, snow disasters will inevitably occur.

But even so, as the snow fell, the winter in the capital became colder and colder.

It was another heavy snowfall, which started falling in the middle of the night.

When it was dark, the snow did not stop.

However, although the sky had just dawned, the Kunning Palace had already been busy for half the night.

Standing in the outer hall, Zhu Qiyu looked at the maids coming in and out, with a rare irritated expression.

Around him, the servants in the palace didn't dare to vent their breath, it seemed that the chill on His Majesty's body was heavier than the snow that kept falling outside.

It's been all night!

Although as early as a few months ago, he had already asked the imperial physician clearly about all the matters that should be paid attention to for abortion. These days, he instructed Xing'an and Liuhuan every day to urge Wang to walk for at least half an hour every day.

He also knew in his heart that it was common for a woman to give birth for several hours.

However, he still couldn't help worrying.

Several times, he wanted to go in and take a look, but he was always stopped outside.

Finally, seeing the imperial doctor come out in a hurry, Zhu Qiyu asked quickly.

"How's it going inside? How's the queen?"

The imperial doctor's expression was quite calm, he cupped his hands and said.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured that your majesty is in good condition now, but the fetal position is not right, so it may take longer, but the fetus is not too big, and your spirit is still sufficient. I have already prepared ginseng soup to replenish my strength." , I must do my best to keep the empress and the emperor's heir safe."

Zhu Qiyu looked at the old man in front of him, his anxious mind finally calmed down a little.

As the Empress of the Central Palace who was second only to the Empress Dowager in the harem, the person in charge of Wang's medical cases was naturally the most outstanding imperial physician of the Imperial Hospital, named Dong Su.

Zhu Qiyu trusted this person very much.

In his previous life, Dong Su was in charge of his medical cases. At that time, Dong Su reminded him more than once that he should not consume too much energy, let alone pamper his concubines without restraint. The body does more harm than good.

It should be said that the years when Dong Su was there were the years when he was the healthiest, with almost no illnesses.

It is a pity that even a famous doctor can hardly heal himself.

In the sixth year of Jingtai, Dong Su suffered from a serious illness, but he couldn't get over it in the end. He died of illness in office, and the "Miraculous Prescriptions" he painstakingly compiled was not completed in time.

After that...

Zhu Qiyu put all these messy thoughts to the back of his head, and turned his eyes to Dong Su again, saying.

"Please, Mr. Dong, I will stay here, if you need anything, please feel free to speak, Mr. Dong, if..."

Taking a deep breath, Zhu Qiyu clenched and loosened his fists hidden under the toga, and repeated several times before he spoke cautiously.

"I know that doctors are like battlefields, and nothing is perfect. I believe in Mr.'s medical skills and ethics. If something unexpected happens, please, sir, make sure to keep the queen safe!"

Therefore, there are some things that even the Venerable of Ten Thousand Vehicles cannot do.

Facing the emperor's solemn entrustment, Dong Su couldn't help feeling a little surprised.

One is because the emperor called him, you must know that even those high-ranking elders in the court may not be able to get this phrase "Mr" if they are not really close ministers trusted by the emperor.

However, today's emperor calls him a mere fifth-rank imperial hospital envoy, which shows how solemn the emperor is at the moment.

As for the second, of course, it is the deep meaning revealed by the emperor's words.

Dong Su didn't lie, the queen's condition is indeed good, he has practiced medicine for decades, and has seen countless more dangerous situations than this, if there is no accident, there must be no problem for the mother and child to be safe.

However, as the emperor said, doctors are like battlefields, and any unexpected situation may happen at any time.

So, sometimes, you need to make a choice.

Sometimes, trust is needed.

As the pinnacle that doctors in the world can achieve, it is very difficult for an imperial doctor to do so.

Facing the dignitaries in the palace, the first thing they think about is not how to cure the disease, but how to protect themselves. Therefore, many treatment plans that may be slightly risky are actually not dare to use.

Just like now, Dong Su has several prescriptions in mind, which can be used to induce labor, and can speed up the delivery of the queen while ensuring safety.

However, he dare not use it!
Because if you don't use it, if something happens, he is not good at medicine, maybe it will harm your life, but maybe it won't, but once you use it, if there is any problem, you need to be responsible for it.

This is something that will easily involve the family, so Dong Su dare not.

However, the emperor's current attitude made him feel a little guilty.

The kindness of the doctor...

After taking a long breath, Dong Su didn't say much in the end, just cupped his hands.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do my best."

Seeing this situation, Zhu Qiyu frowned. He knew Dong Su better than Dong Su imagined. This expression obviously had reservations.

After pondering for a moment, Zhu Qiyu said: "I heard that in recent days, the Imperial Hospital has been compiling "Miraculous Prescriptions" and collected nearly [-] prescriptions. Is there such a thing?"

Dong Su was a little apprehensive.

One is because, although the "Miraculous Prescription" is his life's painstaking effort, it is not worth mentioning to the emperor, but the emperor can notice such a trivial matter, and the second is because he does not know why the emperor is here It's time to mention this matter, could it be that...

Under Dong Su's uneasy gaze, Zhu Qiyu said.

"I know that this medicine book is Mr. Dong's life's painstaking effort. It is precisely because of this medicine book that I believe that Mr. is a compassionate and benevolent doctor. In front of a doctor, there are only patients."

"Therefore, sir, there is no need to worry. You have collected thousands of prescriptions. I believe that there is always a way. You only need to uphold the heart of a doctor, and you will surely be able to rejuvenate the empress. Please, sir."

Dong Su's complexion was complicated, and the fear gradually disappeared, replaced by emotion.

He originally thought that the emperor would threaten him with a medicine book, although, as the lord of Wancheng, there was no need for this, and he dared not give up his heart.

However, like a steamed bun in the arms of a poor man, he is worried that the rich will snatch it. This medicine book is his painstaking effort. Even if he knows that it is not worth mentioning to the emperor, Dong Su is still worried.

However, the emperor did not threaten him, nor did he use the power of the emperor to give him orders.

He could see the anxiety in the emperor's heart at the moment, but even so, as the emperor, he was still like an ordinary family member of a patient, begging the doctor with kind words.

It was impossible not to move Dong Su's face.

Physicians, in this era, have a higher status than merchants.

Even though he is the envoy of the imperial hospital, the highest honor that doctors in the world can get, but what virtue and ability can he receive from the emperor to treat him with such courtesy.

All of a sudden, thousands of emotions surged in Dong Su's heart, and he couldn't speak.

After a while, he let out a long breath and said.

"Your Majesty, I have a prescription that can speed up the production and relieve the empress's suffering temporarily. I will order people to prepare it."

After finishing speaking, Dong Su bid farewell and left in a hurry to prepare.

Zhu Qiyu finally breathed a sigh of relief, he knew Dong Su's medical skills, as long as he could prescribe prescriptions and prescribe medicines like ordinary patients, let alone Wang's current situation, even in a more dangerous situation, he would be safe and sound come through.

Therefore, even if he let go of the authority of the emperor, he is still willing to persuade Dong Su with kind words.

After all, the matter of life and death is something that even the rare emperor in this world cannot control.

At this moment, behind Zhu Qiyu, a complex voice suddenly sounded.

"You really have deep affection for Yunniang..."

Hearing this, Zhu Qiyu turned around quickly, and as expected, Empress Dowager Wu, with the support of Mrs. Hang, just stood behind him.

"I have seen the mother-in-law."

Zhu Qiyu bowed slightly, with a respectful expression.

However, Wu's complexion did not change for the better because of Zhu Qiyu's attitude. She snorted softly, passed Zhu Qiyu directly, and asked Wynn at the side.

"Since last night, when Ai's family left, has the emperor stayed here all the time?"

Wynn didn't dare to lie, he glanced at the emperor for a long time, then bowed his head and said yes.

Wang's labor pains began last night. Because the expected delivery date is these few days, Kunning Palace has prepared experienced palace people and all the necessary items. Dong Su and the people from the Imperial Hospital Wait, also on standby at any time.

It was snowing heavily, and the Kunning Palace became busy. Zhu Qiyu was not at the Kunning Palace last night, but rushed over as soon as he heard the news.

The same is true for the Wu family. After all, this may be the emperor's first son, so she naturally values ​​it very much.

However, after all, Mrs. Wu is getting old, so she stayed for half an hour and then went back to the palace. When she came back this morning, she happened to see the scene just now.

Looking at Zhu Qiyu's tired expression now, she still doesn't understand.

Seeing Wynn bowing his head to admit, Wu's brows frowned even tighter. He looked up at the sky and asked again.

"At this time, it's time to go to court, right?"

This time, without Wynn talking, Zhu Qiyu spoke by himself.

"It is indeed time for the morning court, but today the queen gave birth in the palace, how can I leave? Therefore, it will not be a day."

It should be said that this is a rare time for Zhu Qiyu to be willful.

Since he came to the throne, except when he was ill and when he really needed to be exempted from the imperial court, basically the wind, frost, rain and snow, the early court and the sutra banquet were unshakable.

However, today he is really not in the mood to go to court, firstly, he has been tossing around most of the night, and secondly, he has some worries in his heart, so he simply avoided the morning court.

As a result, Wu's complexion became more and more unsightly, said.

"It is a difficult time for a woman to give birth to a child. The Imperial Hospital has already made a lot of preparations before. You are a dignified son of heaven. If you stay here and don't even go to court in the morning, what will you look like?"

Zhu Qiyu didn't speak, but Hang Shi who was on the side cautiously persuaded her.

"Mother and concubine, don't be angry. Your majesty and the empress are also deeply in love, so they care about each other. Besides, your majesty has worked hard all night, and then goes to court, how can the body bear it..."

Seeing Zhu Qiyu bowing his head and saying nothing, Mrs. Wu wanted to get angry, but when the words came to her lips, she felt her interest faded, so she snorted and said.

"Forget it, you've been tired all night, go back and rest, it's useless for you to stay here, and when the results come out, the Ai family will send someone to notify you."

Zhu Qiyu didn't move, but said softly: "Mother and concubine don't have to worry, the son can hold on."

"you!"

Wu Shi was short of breath for a while, but before she could say anything else, Shu Liang hurried in from outside, prostrated himself on the ground, and said.

"Your Majesty, the servant has something to announce."

So, Wu's words were swallowed again. Although Shu Liang was an eunuch, but Wu knew what he was doing. If he came here at this time, there must be something about the foreign court. In this regard, she is still very measured. of.

"What's the matter?"

Shu Liang hesitated for a moment, looked at the surrounding environment, and then got up boldly, got up to the side of the emperor, and said a few words in a low voice.

After listening, Zhu Qiyu's face suddenly darkened.

Then, Shu Liangfang said cautiously: "Your Majesty, the matter was settled yesterday, little... on the way back to the mansion, I was held back by someone for a while, so the news spread slowly. I am already preparing the memorial, at most tomorrow, the memorial will be handed over..."

Zhu Qiyu frowned suddenly, and glanced at the hall, his face was obviously hesitant.

At this time, Empress Dowager Wu naturally understood the current situation, and finally couldn't help but said angrily.

"Brother Yu, don't forget that you are the emperor of Ming Dynasty. Could it be that you have to leave all government affairs and stay here for three days and three nights after the empress's birth?"

Of course not, but...

Zhu Qiyu frowned, and was about to speak when suddenly there was a loud cry of a baby in the hall.

Immediately afterwards, the atmosphere in the entire Kunning Palace was visibly relaxed. Then, two elderly palace servants came out with a small baby in their arms, followed by Dong Su who was sweating profusely.

At this moment, Dong Su, obviously relieved, went out of the palace gate, prostrated himself on the ground, and said.

"I'm glad you didn't disgrace your life. The empress and the emperor's heir are all safe and sound. Congratulations, Your Majesty, she is a princess."

Zhu Qiyu carefully carried the little baby over. The newborn baby's face was still wrinkled, and she didn't give her father the slightest face.

Looking at the angry little baby in front of him, Zhu Qiyu's anxiety was finally swept away, and a smile could not help but float on his face.

Because he had made preparations before, he was not too surprised about the birth of this princess.

On the contrary, he was even a little thankful that he was able to see this little daughter again.

However, Wu's expression was obviously a little disappointed.

Handing the child back to the palace man, Zhu Qiyu nodded to Dong Su and said with a smile.

"Mr. Dong has worked hard, let's go back and rest first. If there is a reward, I will order Cheng Jing to send it to the Imperial Hospital."

So, Dong Su led the order to thank him, got up and gave a few words to the palace man beside him, and then left.

In the middle of the night, in fact, the most stressful person is none other than him, the envoy of the Grand Hospital. At this moment, everything is finally complete, so naturally he has to go back and rest...

Seeing Dong Su retreating, Zhu Qiyu didn't hesitate much, and was about to walk into the hall as soon as he raised his leg, but before he took two steps, Wu Shi had already stood in front of him, and said displeasedly.

"When a woman is giving birth, the palace is full of flesh and blood at the moment. The emperor should not go in. What's more, there are government affairs in the foreign court. Since the queen has given birth safely, you can go and get busy first. The Ai family will take care of it first. You will wait later." Then there is..."

Zhu Qiyu was a little hesitant, but when he looked up and saw Wu's stern face, he couldn't continue to touch her face, not to mention, the news that Shu Liang brought just now was indeed beyond his expectation, and he needed to go to the court to arrange a Fan.

So, after hesitating for a moment, Zhu Qiyu had no choice but to say.

"Since this is the case, mother and concubine will have to work hard. The son will deal with some affairs first, and then go back..."

(End of this chapter)