latelenovela Chapter 311 The Itinerant Doctor from Jianping Went Away
Chapter 311 The Itinerant Doctor from Jianping Went Away
When Su Nuannuan arrived at the Hall of Diligent Governance, she could see a group of concubines anxiously waiting outside. Some were whispering to each other, while others had furrowed brows, all seemingly worried about the Emperor's affairs.
As Su Nuannuan approached, the concubines immediately stopped talking and turned to look at her. Then, they all bowed respectfully to Su Nuannuan and said, "Your humble servants (concubines) greet Consort Zhuang."
Seeing this, Su Nuannuan smiled slightly and said softly, "Get up, everyone!" Although her voice was not loud, it carried a kind of authority that made people dare not be negligent.
After the other concubines rose, Su Nuannuan walked straight to Consort Li. The two exchanged a glance and bowed, then Su Nuannuan lowered her voice and asked, "What's the situation now?"
Consort Li quickly leaned closer to Su Nuannuan and replied in a low voice, "The imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital are all inside, but there's still no conclusion. Her Majesty the Empress just threw a huge tantrum, probably because she was too worried."
Su Nuannuan nodded in understanding. Just then, Li Desheng, who was by the Emperor's side, came out of the Hall of Diligent Governance. He first glanced at the concubines outside the hall, then bowed slightly, and then bowed to Su Nuannuan, saying, "Consort Zhuang, Her Majesty the Empress invites you."
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan glanced at Li Desheng, then at the other concubines, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Does Your Majesty only invite me in?"
"Your Highness, the Empress has only invited you in by yourself," Li Desheng replied respectfully, bowing once more.
Su Nuannuan smiled slightly, turned to look at the crowd behind her, and said softly, "Sister Li, ladies, I'll go in first." With that, she lifted her skirt and walked gracefully into the Hall of Diligent Governance with Li Desheng.
However, as soon as Su Nuannuan stepped into the inner hall of the Diligent Governance Hall, she was stopped by the head of the Imperial Medical Academy.
"Your Highness Consort Zhuang, where is the First Princess?" the head of the Imperial Medical Academy asked with a serious expression.
Su Nuannuan stopped in her tracks, looking expressionlessly at the head of the Imperial Hospital, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes. She coldly asked, "What is the meaning of your question about the location of the First Princess?"
The head of the Imperial Medical Academy seemed oblivious to Su Nuannuan's displeasure. He replied calmly, "The last time His Majesty fell into a coma, it was the eldest princess who cured him. Therefore, I would like to see the prescription that the eldest princess wrote last time."
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan's anger flared instantly. Her eyes widened as she stared in disbelief at the arrogant and ignorant headmaster before her, a cold smile creeping onto her lips.
"If I remember correctly, the Imperial Hospital should have records of these prescriptions. What? Did you lose the records of the prescriptions written by the First Princess?" Su Nuannuan raised her eyebrows, her face showing displeasure, and spoke to the head of the hospital without any politeness.
Upon hearing this, the Imperial Physician broke out in a cold sweat. He stammered, "This...this...I do remember that the First Princess came to the Imperial Hospital to get a prescription, but for some reason, I can't find the prescription anywhere..."
"Oh?" Su Nuannuan sneered. "Can't find it? How could the Imperial Hospital lose something so important? Could it be that someone did it on purpose?"
Startled by Su Nuannuan's question, the Imperial Physician knelt down with a thud and kowtowed repeatedly, saying, "Your humble servant deserves to die! Your humble servant deserves to die! It must have been my negligence that caused the prescription to be lost. I beg Your Highness to forgive me."
Seeing this, Su Nuannuan was displeased, but she didn't press the matter further, as the Emperor's illness was the most urgent matter. So, she waved her hand and said, "Alright, alright, get up! I'm not trying to make things difficult for you, but this prescription is related to the Emperor's health. You should try to find it as soon as possible. If you really can't find it, you should at least think of a way to remedy the situation."
As if granted a pardon, the abbot hurriedly replied, "Yes, yes, yes, Your Majesty, I will go and do it right away. I will do my utmost and will not slack off in the slightest!" After saying this, he quickly withdrew.
Watching the courtyard manager's departing figure, Su Nuannuan pondered to herself: How could this prescription have suddenly disappeared? Could there be something fishy going on? But now is not the time to delve into it; it's more important to check on the Emperor's condition first.
Thinking of this, Su Nuannuan stepped into the inner palace. As soon as she entered, she saw the Empress sitting on a brocade stool beside the Emperor's bed, gazing at the unconscious Emperor with a worried expression.
Su Nuannuan hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to the Empress, saying, "Your Majesty, this concubine greets Your Majesty."
The Empress turned around upon hearing the voice, and seeing it was Su Nuannuan, a tired smile appeared on her face. She said, "Get up! Were you harassed by those people?"
Su Nuannuan stood up and replied disdainfully, "They can't make things difficult for me."
The Empress nodded slightly, her gaze falling on Su Nuannuan, as if she wanted to say something, but ultimately remained silent.
Seeing this, Su Nuannuan was somewhat surprised. She followed the Empress's gaze and saw that the Emperor had his eyes closed, his face was as pale as paper, and he was lifeless.
Su Nuannuan's heart tightened, and she quickly asked, "Has His Majesty's condition improved?"
The Empress sighed softly and said, "It's still the same; the imperial physicians are helpless."
Su Nuannuan frowned slightly, walked to the bedside, carefully observed the Emperor's condition, and then turned to the Empress and said, "Your Majesty, I have an idea, but I don't know if I should say it."
The Empress said, "Speak freely."
Su Nuannuan hesitated for a moment, then said, "I think it would be better to have everyone take turns attending to the Emperor. This way, Your Majesty the Empress can have some relief and won't have to work so hard day and night. Otherwise, before the Emperor even wakes up, your body might not be able to take it."
“What you say makes sense. Starting tonight, we will take turns to attend to the sick emperor according to our rank, until he wakes up.”
"I will stay here tonight. Tomorrow morning, you will come to relieve me. When you leave, please inform everyone to go back and rest well so that they are not too tired when it is their turn to attend to the sick." The Empress turned her head slightly, gently rubbing her temple with her right hand, and said slowly.
Su Nuannuan nodded and replied, "Your Majesty, I understand. I will convey Your Majesty's decree after I leave."
However, Su Nuannuan changed the subject and looked troubled, then said, "But Your Majesty, Jianping went out to practice medicine with her master some time ago, and I really don't know where she is now."
Upon hearing this, the Empress paused slightly, then looked at the Emperor who was lying unconscious on the bed, and said slowly, "You have already reported this matter to me. The Emperor's unconsciousness this time was an accident, and no one expected it."
After speaking, the Empress and Su Nuannuan exchanged a glance, their understanding unspoken.
The two men were speaking in this way, but in reality, they were speaking to the emperor who was lying in bed.
After all, the current attitude of the Imperial Medical Academy is highly suspicious, and it is hard to guarantee that this is not a scheme set up by the Emperor and the Imperial Medical Academy. Therefore, it is best to be cautious.
"I thought Your Majesty would be able to take over the administration of state affairs soon! But you've fallen into a coma again. The Crown Prince will have to continue to suffer during this time," Su Nuannuan said, glaring at the Emperor on the bed.