mesbooks Chapter 305 Errands
Chapter 305 Errands
"Your Majesty, I have followed your instructions and concealed this matter from the Emperor."
Doctor Bao was hunched over, his forehead covered in sweat, and his voice was soft and cautious, almost whispering.
"The Emperor is currently in poor health. Even after the entire Imperial Hospital came together to feel his pulse and diagnose him, they could only diagnose him as suffering from a weak constitution."
He stood in front of the exquisite screen, not daring to breathe.
He glanced at the screen from time to time, trying to see the person behind it through the gauze, but he could only see a blurry shadow.
The woman behind the screen sat quietly, her entire body seemingly swallowed by darkness, emanating a mysterious and oppressive aura. Her face was hidden in the shadows, and not a single sound could be heard. Only the slight rise and fall of her clothes revealed the movements of the person before her.
"I understand. I will trouble the judge to take care of the emperor's health. The fifth prince is suffering from carbuncle. Is there any way to cure it?"
Yanwan was behind the screen, looking at the letter sent by Tian Yuner.
She said that Yongqi was suffering from periosteal carbuncle and asked her to think of a way to save him.
"Bone ulcer?"
"Prince Rong saved the Emperor and suffered a severe leg injury, but now...he has not yet fully recovered and has contracted osteomyelitis. I am not sure..."
His leg was a very difficult condition. Even with decades of practice, Imperial Physician Bao couldn't guarantee a complete cure. His leg injury was already serious, and the Emperor had to forcefully set his bones to save his leg...
Yanwan frowned and placed the letter on the burning candle.
The small flame quickly climbed up the letter, and the rapidly burning flame illuminated her face, and fell to the ground as she let go.
A letter asking for help has now turned into a pile of ashes.
"You just need to tell me how confident you are that you can cure him."
Her charming voice was mixed with a hint of indifference. She happily stroked the ring on her nails. The shadow of her long eyelashes was cast on her eyes, and the tassels of the beads on her ears swayed slightly.
"But if you are sure, your majesty still needs to be prepared."
"One percent... He is the emperor's favorite son. How can the emperor bear the loss of his beloved son? Send a few capable people back to the palace to take care of Prince Rong. As for the emperor, find a way to keep this a secret. Yongqi doesn't want his father to know about this."
"Yes, I obey the order."
After Doctor Bao left, Chunchan slowly walked out with Yanwan in her arms.
"Send someone to clean it up properly. I'm going to visit the Emperor."
"Yes."
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The emperor's illness prolonged his southern tour a little, and everyone was delayed in Hangzhou for another month. Those who were originally scheduled to return to Beijing in May only returned to Beijing leisurely in June.
Originally, we were supposed to return to the Forbidden City, but it was already June and the heat was unbearable, so we simply returned to the Old Summer Palace to escape the summer heat.
At this time, Yongqi was able to walk. He hid the news that he had osteomyelitis from everyone and rushed to the Old Summer Palace to meet the emperor.
He was already Prince Rong at this time, and since he held an official position, he had to work for the emperor.
The emperor loved and feared his son.
He loved this son who was both talented in civil and military affairs and had a good nature, but he was also afraid that this son would seize his throne.
No one knows better than him how good this throne is.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you. Did you enjoy your southern tour?"
After Ulanara was deposed, the news spread like wildfire throughout the capital.
Yongqi ordered everyone in the palace to keep their mouths shut and not let Hailan hear the news. He planned to turn a blind eye. He had done what he had to do and reported what he had to do. In the future, he would not have any more involvement with the Ulanara family.
"I'm fine, but Yongqi, how is your leg injury?"
When the emperor heard Yongqi's greeting, which was just an ordinary word of concern, he found it a bit irritating. His expression turned slightly colder and he asked in a deep voice.
Yongqi didn't notice the difference in his words and smiled, saying, "I'm fine. I just hope I can get better soon so I can help my father."
Share worries?
When the emperor heard this, he glanced at Yongqi subtly.
Do you want to share his worries? Or do you want the throne he sits on?
His face was pale, with a hint of sickly gray. His once plump and lustrous features had become much thinner, with a faint blue shadow under his eyes, and his lips were completely bloodless.
It was the height of June's sweltering heat, the sun high in the sky, the stifling heat suffocating people. Yet, the emperor felt a chill running through his body, as if a chill were seeping deep into his bones.
In recent days, his health has been getting worse. He always sleeps more and more deeply at night, and has to go to bed an hour earlier than usual every day. Only in this way can he barely muster up the energy to attend court and govern the country the next day.
As for the concubines in the harem, he had absolutely no intention of dealing with them. For two whole months, the emperor never summoned any of the concubines to his bedchamber.
"Your Majesty, you look pale, but are you tired? I think... should we ask the imperial physician to take your pulse?"
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Yongqi was a little confused.
The emperor waved his hand and sighed.
"It's alright. I'm old, and my health isn't what it used to be. Now that you're feeling better, go back and make good preparations. I remember asking you to prepare for the Autumn Hunt that year, but unfortunately... it's perfect. Since you want to share my worries, then help me prepare for this year's Autumn Hunt. You'll lead the hunt on my behalf."
After the emperor finished speaking, he stared at Yongqi.
This is both an order and a temptation.
He wanted to see if Yongqi would agree without hesitation.
"I dare not do that. Your Majesty is in his prime. How can I take your place in the hunt? Your Majesty, please let me assist you by your side. Without Your Majesty, how can I feel at ease?"
Fortunately, Yongqi knew how to refuse and humbly complimented the emperor.
Hearing him say this, the emperor's frown relaxed.
He stood up, walked over to Yongqi, and patted his shoulder gently.
"Ahem, ahem, I'm old and can't ride anymore. I caught a cold a few days ago, so I have to take good care of myself and stay out of the wind. You're already a prince, more outstanding than my brothers. I'll feel at ease if I leave this matter to you. Go, and don't let me down."
The emperor suppressed his cough and finally showed some tenderness to Yongqi.
After his health deteriorated, his mind became even more suspicious. If it weren't for Yongqi's kind nature, he would have ended up like his two brothers, Yonghuang and Yongzhang.
"Yes, please rest assured, Your Majesty. I will live up to your trust and join the generals and ministers in the autumn hunt. I pray to God to protect our Qing Dynasty."
Yongqi responded with some excitement, a hopeful look on his face.
Since then, he keenly noticed that there had been subtle changes in the emperor's attitude. The originally close father-son relationship seemed to be separated by an invisible veil, becoming more distant.
Now that the emperor is willing to use him, he must do his best to complete this task so that the emperor can trust him.
"Go ahead, go back and make good preparations. We'll set off in three days."