Queen Of Medicine

In the Ci'an palace, the Empress Dowager lay in bed with her eyes closed. Mother Su looked at the fireworks in the incense burner and saw that the sandalwood inside was about to burn out. She took a small piece from the side grid and added it to the incense burner. Seeing the light smoke rising slowly, she slowly covered the wisp of empty cover.

There was a whispered report from the maid in charge outside, "mother Su, the Empress Dowager's medicine has been fried and cool. Do you want to come in?"

Mammy Su glanced at the sleeping empress dowager, walked gently to the door and whispered, "let's warm up first, and then cook some yam porridge to simmer. Come back later. "

"Promise." The little maidservant answered softly and walked away with the food box.

Mother Su gently returned to the table and sat down. The Empress Dowager's body has been getting worse and worse in the past two months. In fact, she knew the reason. When the Empress Dowager was young, she fell in love with the former king. After the former king died, the Empress Dowager was like this. She slept for a little half a year before slowly recovering from the pain. But at that time, the Empress Dowager was still in good health. In the past two years, she was obviously much worse than before. How can she endure such pain again? This kind of injury, this kind of pain, boil once, then lose life once.

Speaking of pain, she couldn't help thinking of the fifth day of the ninth day.

The information brought by Guang'an Hou on that day was too shocking. Although there was no evidence, Guang'an Hou never lied and did not show evidence, just for the sake of the Empress Dowager's heart. Then the king broke out such a scandal, and the face of the whole royal family disappeared. At present, the crown prince of NATO Ju state and his crown princess are said to be recuperating at the Marquis of Guang'an in Kyoto. It's like the parties and witnesses of this joke are still pestering under their noses, making the whole new year of the not cool royal family look like a joke stripped of clothes for people to watch, completely missing the joy and joy of the Spring Festival in previous years. The popular version is even more hateful. Although she didn't say it, she has refused visitors with illness for more than two months. As the supreme authority of the royal family, the queen mother can imagine the pressure she bears. She often wakes up in the middle of the night and can't sleep anymore.

She also knew that the last straw was Chen Muzhi, the former supervisor who served the former king. Most of the eunuchs in the palace have no surname, only the nickname given by the Lord. Chen Muzhi, formerly known as the son of wood, has served the former king for more than 20 years. The former king gave him the surname Chen a few years before his death to feel his thirty years of loyalty.

On the sixth day of the lunar new year, the Empress Dowager had a headache in the morning. After the diagnosis and treatment of the imperial doctor, she asked her to quietly inquire about the whereabouts of Chen Muzhi. After the death of the first king, most of the maids and eunuchs who had served were scattered. Unexpectedly, very few people knew the whereabouts of Chen Muzhi. The disciple Fei Zhichen went to the hall the second time before he knew that he would die.

The Empress Dowager learned that Zhaocai did some hard cleaning work in the five punishment division. She took pity on him, so she asked Zhaocai to work in Ci'an palace. In a few days, Zhao Cai knelt in front of the Empress Dowager with a small cloth bag in his hands. He said it was the relic given to him by Chen Muzhi on the day he threw himself into the lake. When he moved a few days ago, he accidentally scratched the small cloth bag and found the secret.

She didn't dare to look carefully, but carefully presented it to the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager fainted at a glance.

Until now, she still remembers the objects in the cloth bag.

At this time, the Empress Dowager on the bed moved, and there was a turbid cough and wheeze in her throat. Mammy Su quickly poured a cup of warm water, went forward to carefully lift the empress dowager, and put the water close to her mouth.

After drinking the water, the Empress Dowager was so angry that she stretched out a thin hand, grabbed mother Su's hand and said, "little su'er, what time is it?"

Mother Su looked at the sky and said, "it's about Shenshi. You've slept for about an hour and a half after lunch. If you don't want to lean, get up and go? In this way, we can have some appetite for dinner and eat more. "

The Empress Dowager straightened up and mammy Su quickly put on her coat.

Mammy Su said, "beauty Wang asked someone to send some snacks before. She said that the Empress Dowager had a poor appetite. She specially asked someone to go to Xiyan Yangsheng hall and asked the shopkeeper for an appetizer. In addition, the medicine prescribed by Doctor Wu has been fried and is simmering on the stove. Why don't you warm your stomach with some yam porridge first? "

The Empress Dowager slowly got up and stretched her muscles and bones. "I'm old. I can't get up when I lie down. I'm really afraid I can't get up even if I sleep one day."

Mother Su said "bah bah" twice, "the Empress Dowager has a long life, and the blessings of her children and grandchildren have just begun to be enjoyed. Where can she say such frustrating words?"

The Empress Dowager said, "all day long, how can people really be safe? I'd better take the medicine and drink it first. Before I wake up all over, I'll pour the bitter thing down first. Although the effect may not be very good, I always ask for peace of mind after drinking. "

"Promise." Mammy Su went to the door and gently gave an order, then came back and continued, "the medicine used by the imperial doctor in the palace has always been safe and mild. It doesn't necessarily have the effect of tiger and wolf, but it is the most beneficial to your Phoenix body. Take your time. "

The little maid came in with a food box and put the medicine on the table. The Empress Dowager said, "it's a good thing to adjust slowly. I feel bitter in my mouth before I see the black medicine soup."

Mother Su smiled and said to the little maid in waiting, "hong'er, doesn't it mean that beauty Wang has sent snacks? What's the pattern? Does it have a sweet taste? "

Hong'er lowered her eyebrows and lowered her eyes. "The dessert is still in the hands of beauty Wang. The maidservant doesn't know."

Mother Su said strangely, "didn't you say it was delivered in three minutes? Why is it still in the hands of beauty Wang? "

Hong'er replied, "it was made by beauty Wang herself in the kitchen. When she delivered it, she heard that the Empress Dowager had not got up yet, so she put the dessert on the pot and steamed it all the time. She said that there was some stress on the way to eat the dessert. When the Empress Dowager woke up, she would come and tell the Empress Dowager in detail." In their opinion, the beauty Wang is too hypocritical. A box of snacks is ready. It's really unnecessary to ask for credit face to face. Will there be palace maids in Ci'an palace who want to take her credit? Then pay attention to the eating method. It will be clear after saying it several times.

Mother Su looked at the Empress Dowager and saw her nodding slightly. She smiled and said, "are you so particular? Well, ask her to come over after a cup of tea. "

"Promise!" Hong'er bowed and withdrew.

The Empress Dowager took the mouthwash from Mammy su. After mouthwash, she sat at the table, looked at the medicine juice and frowned. Mother Su scooped out a spoonful of medicine juice and blew it around her mouth. She smiled and said, "this beauty Wang is really intentional. She sends sheep's milk every morning and some preserved fruit snacks every afternoon, regardless of her body that has only been a few months."

"She has a heart. What did you just say about the Yangshengtang? "

Mother Su handed the medicine bowl to the empress dowager, "madam, you can eat it. It seems to be called Xiyan Yangsheng hall. I heard that it was also made by the strange girl Zhuo Xi. I don't know what kind of strange shop it is. "

"It's better to ask. This Zhuo Xi, I wonder if she found her husband in Liangzhou? "

Mother Su burst out laughing, "why do you have fun with me, madam? Lord Guang'an has sent a peace letter before. I guess I've connected with her now. "

The Empress Dowager frowned and drank the medicine in one breath. Then she took out her handkerchief and pressed the corners of her mouth. "This Jing Yuan is completely different from tui'er. How can she be so stubborn about men and women? I said I didn't want to be wronged when I had an engagement. Now I have a sweetheart, and I don't see any guilt for my original fiancee. Hum, don't you want someone you like? Now we have the right one. Although he came early and asked for an order, he still said that the time has not come. AI Jia really can't understand it. "

Mother Su said with a smile, "maybe what he wants is to be happy with each other. He doesn't want to marry forcibly. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Miss Zhuo Xi looks like a good girl and will be able to be filial to you in the future. "

The Empress Dowager stopped to have a rest, nodded and continued, "although the queen has just added huan'er, the mourning family always hopes that their brothers can open more branches and leaves. If there is good news from Jingyuan as soon as possible, the AI family will finally be able to live up to sister Ru. "

Seeing that she had finished drinking the medicine, Mammy Su held her mouthwash again. "Although Princess Xianru had a salvation for you in those years, you have always regarded the Marquis of Guang'an as out and quietly given him such a decree for so many years. It's time to repay this kindness. Don't worry about it all the time."

The Empress Dowager sighed, "sister Ru is a rare kind-hearted person in the palace. If it weren't for her, how could the mourning family be today? Even tui'er can't get on the treasure. It's a pity. If she is alive, AI Jia can still be with her... "

Mother Su wanted to persuade a few more words, so she heard the voice of hong'er outside, "report to the empress dowager, beauty Wang."

The Empress Dowager nodded, and mammy Su opened the door and welcomed beauty Wang.

Wang Meilian moves gently, followed by Ruoxue. They knelt down and gave the Empress Dowager a salute. "Congratulations, Empress Dowager."

The Empress Dowager has sat on the throne with a smile on her face, "get up quickly. They all said that you are heavy and come to salute every day, but don't be tired out of the little jinsun of the mourning family."

Beauty Wang got up and replied respectfully, "go back to the Empress Dowager. The ceremony must not be abolished. When I first arrived at the palace, I didn't have time to learn anything. I was really terrified. I was about to find a chance to learn rules. Don't dislike it. "

The Empress Dowager smiled and said to mammy Su, "look at this small mouth. Let the mourners not dislike her courtesy. Oh, which pregnant palace woman abides by the etiquette like this? "

Mother Su smiled and echoed, "isn't it?"

Beauty Wang motioned ruoshue to take out the snacks in the food box and put them on the small round table in the middle of the hall. Mother Su came and brought the dessert to the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager looked at the round, white and fat steamed buns with three red dots on them, like a smiling face“ Such a snack is worth waiting for two hours? " At ordinary times, the dining room often sends this small steamed bread. The Empress Dowager usually feels too dry, so she has no interest. She is a little disappointed.

Beauty Wang hurriedly said, "empress dowager, don't look at it ordinary, but there is heaven and earth in it." She came forward, took one, carefully broke it off and presented it to the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager was surprised to see that there was a yellow soft glutinous filling inside. "Oh, can you wrap the filling inside this small steamed bread?"

Mother Su also said, "yes, aren't they always solid?" She took silver chopsticks and tried one first.