After being reborn as a man, the woman improved her family's fortunes through education.

Chapter 592 Taking the Longevity Pill

The game of chess continued until midnight. Jiang Xiaoqi, yawning and with a dark expression, saw Prince Xuannan off.

Sigh, whether to take leave or tough it out, that is the question.

In the end, Jiang Xiaoqi, the King of Rolls, washed his face with cold water and had Li Mo hitch up the carriage.

Off we go, to the Hanlin Academy.

He wasn't exactly listless; a quarter of an hour of deep sleep in the carriage was equivalent to several hours of sleep.

With the system's own refreshing pills, Jiang Xiaoqi didn't look like she had stayed up all night at all.

Even Liu Peng and Xiao Ming, who were closest to him, didn't notice anything amiss, so it was even less likely that others would.

"Mingfei, what are we having for lunch today?"

"Why did your first words to me when we met were about lunch? You've really revealed your foodie nature."

Jiang Xiaoqi thought for a moment. It was his turn to have food delivered to his home today, but he didn't ask about the small kitchen menu.

"I don't know what we're having for lunch today, but I brought some snacks from Chen's Kitchen. Would you like some?"

Jiang Xiaoqi hasn't been making desserts in her own kitchen lately; she's been buying them mostly from Chen Ji, since the recipes are the same and the chefs at Chen Ji are very skilled.

Most importantly, it allows them to promote their own business holdings and enhance Chen's reputation.

Xiao Ming loves to eat, so of course he wouldn't refuse Chen Ji's pastries.

After all, he knew that the recipes for Chen's Pastries came from his good brother, his dear brother-in-law.

This dessert is a safe bet; you can eat it without worry and won't be disappointed.

"Is this a new product? I've never seen it before."

"Yes, Chen Ji releases new products every month. This is this month's new product, which is quite suitable for winter. It's warming and good for the stomach."

Chen Ji's dim sum is limited to seasonal and monthly offerings. Not only are there many varieties, but most importantly, the proportions are reasonable and always suitable for the current season and temperature.

Jiang Xiaoqi and his companions enjoyed tea and snacks at the Hanlin Academy, while the Empress fed the Emperor spoonful by spoonful of ginseng soup.

The longevity pill given to her by the Princess of Xuan Nan was kept close to her body, waiting for the Emperor to finish drinking the ginseng soup before letting him decide whether to take it now.

The Empress was not worried that the Emperor would not believe in the efficacy of the Longevity Pill, after all, the imperial physicians were not all just sitting around doing nothing.

Efficacy assessment is one aspect; Shan Yuan, a judge at the Imperial Medical Academy, had seen the original Longevity Pill when he was young.

You can tell whether it is true or false at a glance.

"The Empress seems to have something to say?"

"Your Majesty, Aunt Yun stayed at my place yesterday, and she was very worried about you."

"Yes, I know about this. My uncle was even angry about it and went out of the palace to clear his head."

Even when the emperor was ill, he naturally had his own channels to know everything that happened in the palace.

Especially after the poisoning, the Imperial Guards were thoroughly cleaned, and the palace servants and eunuchs were also cleaned. Now, the palace is as solid as an iron barrel, if not completely leak-proof.

"Yes, Aunt said she would try to appease Uncle today."

"My uncle and aunt have a very close relationship, so naturally they won't quarrel over trivial matters."

"Yes, Your Majesty, my aunt gave me something last night. Please summon the imperial physicians to take a look."

"Oh? What is it? Does it require the imperial physicians' approval?"

The Empress took out the sandalwood box from her sleeve and pushed it toward the Emperor.

"What is this? A pill?"

"To be precise, it's a longevity pill."

"Longevity Pill! Princess Xuan Nan actually gave you this!"

The emperor was obviously aware of the Yun family's longevity pills, but the Yun family had already fallen from grace in the capital, and their once-proud elixir had been lost.

Only a few finished products passed down from their ancestors are treasured. Many people dare not bully them too much because the Yun family still has such a treasure.

After all, who knows when we might have to ask the Yun family for help?

Be a man to stay on the line and meet each other in the future.

The emperor was shocked that the Princess of Xuannan, who was married off, actually had one of these pills and had even given it to the empress.

What is Princess Xuan Nan's purpose? What does she want to exchange for the longevity pill?

It's no wonder the emperor thought that way; after all, the preciousness of the Longevity Pill was enough to make him make such a guess.

This thing is especially important to him now; it's like a godsend.

If I had another year, would I still have a chance to save the future of the Great Zhou?

Although the emperor was shocked by the longevity elixir, he quickly calmed down and summoned several trusted imperial physicians.

The imperial physicians gathered around, carefully examining the pills and exchanging their opinions. Finally, the chief physician stepped forward and said:

"Your Majesty, this medicine is indeed a longevity pill, with remarkable effects. If Your Majesty takes it, it may extend your life by one year."

The emperor's heart stirred, but he hesitated. He looked at the empress and said, "The Princess Consort of Xuannan must have some ulterior motive. I cannot take it rashly."

The Empress said softly, "Your Majesty, your health is currently poor. This longevity pill may be a blessing from heaven."

As for Princess Xuan Nan's request, grant it if you can, and refuse it if you cannot. The medicine is here; the initiative is in our hands.

The Empress's words made sense, and they were from the Emperor's perspective, which instantly eased the tension in the Emperor's heart.

He wasn't afraid of the Princess Consort of Xuan Nan making any excessive demands; he was only afraid that the Empress had done something unspeakable behind his back.

Now that the Empress has said this, it is clear that although she and the Princess of Xuan Nan are relatives, she still puts him, the Emperor, first. Naturally, the Emperor is pleased.

After much deliberation, the emperor finally decided to take the longevity pill, after all, it was a longevity pill.

The Yun family in the capital always claimed that they still had a few, but no one had ever seen them with their own eyes.

The one in my hand is real and tangible.

There was still some ginseng soup left, but the Empress took the bowl away.

"You can't use ginseng soup, you have to use warm water."

The chief eunuch immediately brought warm water. The pill melted in the emperor's mouth, and the moment the pill went down, a warm current spread throughout his body.

At that moment, he felt a surge of energy, and even the pain from the poison seemed to lessen somewhat.

"Your Majesty, how are you feeling?"

"It feels very comfortable. The Yun family's longevity pills are indeed worthy of their reputation, just like the legends say."

"That's good. As long as it's useful to His Majesty, then this so-called longevity pill is a good medicine. Alas, it's just a pity there's only one."

This was something her father secretly slipped into her dowry when Aunt Yun got married; no one else in the Yun family knew about it.

"I see. The old patriarch of the Yun family is indeed a remarkable person. I didn't know he valued his only daughter so much."

"Yes, I was also very surprised when my aunt mentioned it."

After taking the longevity pill, the emperor's spirits improved significantly, and he even wanted to resume attending court the next day.

"Your Majesty, please do not rush things. Observe for two more days."

"Sigh~ Alright, as the Empress wishes."