readsfreenovel Chapter 229: Princess's Disease
Chapter 229: Princess's Disease
A hint of sweetness rose in Lan Qingwu's heart. "Brother Heng, if I don't make any changes, I won't be able to walk side by side with you. There are some things I must do, but there are also some things I don't want to compromise on."
The Shenwu Emperor laughed helplessly, resting his forehead against Lan Qingwu's and saying affectionately, "Are you trying to discipline me? Then I'll have to work harder! Also, I want to make you my imperial concubine. What do you think?"
Lan Qingwu also smiled and replied softly, "Great! Your Majesty will make Ruo Ruo the Queen in the future, and Ruo Ruo will live with Your Majesty for many, many years!"
The Shenwu Emperor's chest was boiling and churning, and his breathing gradually became rapid: "In my heart, you have long been my queen. I don't want to wait any longer!"
Especially after the incident of abandoning the king and Lan Qingwu disappearing for no reason, Emperor Shenwu knew that the world was unpredictable and he did not want to waste any more time.
During the Prince Abandonment Incident, Concubine Yi disappeared, the emperor was furious, and blood flowed like a river in the palace. The same thing happened in the Jiazhou City outside the palace.
Lan Qingwu's pure white nightgown slowly slipped off, and she hooked her arms around the neck of the Shenwu Emperor: "I don't want to wait any longer."
Emperor Shenwu embraced the icy and beautiful woman under him and kissed her tender lips deeply. The two of them were like mandarin ducks embracing each other, tightly entangled, infatuated, and making love together at Wushan.
The third princess of Wenhua Palace suddenly fell ill. Concubine Wen was so anxious that her eyes were red and swollen from crying. Her pretty eyebrows and eyes looked even more pitiful.
Emperor Shenwu was also worried and had been guarding Wenhua Palace for the past two days.
In Suowu Palace, Ruyan carefully served tea. Looking at Lan Qingwu who was reading, she couldn't help but persuade him, "Your Majesty, is it okay for us from Suowu Palace to just send some insignificant ornaments to Wenhua Palace?"
Lan Qingwu flipped a page and said nonchalantly, "Concubine Wen has always had a grudge against me, and now she's competing with me. No matter how good the things I send her are, do you think Concubine Wen will use them?"
Ruyan suddenly realized, and then said worriedly: "But your majesty, His Majesty has been guarding Wenhua Palace these past few days, this..."
Concubine Wen's attempt to win favor has sparked speculation among the six palaces, wondering if His Majesty will take this opportunity to show her favor. Currently, the only concubine who can rival Lan Qingwu for rank is Concubine Wen. Since their entry into the harem, their ranks have always been equal, so this time, their actions are truly intriguing!
Lan Qingwu understood Ruyan's concerns, but although she was not too worried that Emperor Shenwu would favor Concubine Wen again, she still felt a little uncomfortable in her heart.
If I were in this world, I would definitely marry someone, and maybe have two smart and lovely children, and there would be no one else...
No! I can't think like this anymore. This is the Dasheng Dynasty, and Emperor Shenwu has already given enough for me.
Ruyan looked at Lan Qingwu in a trance and asked quickly, "Master, are you feeling unwell?"
Lan Qingwu came back to his senses and was about to shake his head when he heard the slightly anxious voice of the Emperor Shenwu: "What's wrong with you?"
Lan Qingwu hurriedly stood up and saluted: "Your Majesty, I am not feeling unwell anywhere."
Emperor Shenwu said, "You must not try to be too strong. I will ask Imperial Physician Nie to take a look!"
Lan Qingwu shook his head. "Really? No. Imperial Physician Nie just checked Ping'an's pulse yesterday. Your Majesty, are you coming from Wenhua Palace? How is the Third Princess? Is she getting better?"
Emperor Shenwu, however, looked like he didn't want to talk. He sat in his chair and said, "It's getting better."
However, the Third Princess's mother, Concubine Wen, made him extremely angry. The child was ill and although she had improved, she...
Emperor Shenwu thought of the way Concubine Wen grabbed his sleeves, supported her knees with her delicate hands, and begged him to stay overnight in Wenhua Palace, and he became angry again.
Emperor Shenwu had naturally seen many cases of children competing for favor, but the third princess was still ill, so Emperor Shenwu was naturally even more displeased.
Lan Qingwu didn't understand why, but still worriedly said, "Brother Heng, the Third Princess has always been well-fed and strong. Why hasn't she been ill for several days now? If she's been treated by the same imperial physician all along, why not hire a few more to be on the safe side? The princess is a precious child, so it's better to be cautious!"
The speaker may not have meant it, but the listener may have taken it seriously. Emperor Shenwu's eyes suddenly turned cold. Yes, why did the Third Princess keep having a fever? This child has always been able to recover with medicine. If someone is deliberately plotting to harm the heir to the throne...
Although the Emperor Shenwu's eyes were cold, his face showed no emotion: "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. How is our Xiaoqi?"
"Xiao Qi eats well and sleeps well, and Chu Ming is also very well behaved."
"I have found a few teachers for Chu Ming..."
Lan Qingwu was speechless: "Chu Ming is only three years old..."
"They are not young anymore and should be trained by the royal family. You don't need to interfere in these matters. You gave birth to them and raised them, and I will discipline them!"
Lan Qingwu had no choice but to nod. She really didn't know what kind of training the prince of this dynasty should receive. She could only cooperate with Emperor Shenwu silently and not hinder them.
Emperor Shenwu stared at Lan Qingwu's beautiful face and said, "Wei Ruo, I am going to hold a banquet for Xiao Qi."
Lan Qingwu hesitated and said, "But Xiaoqi has already passed the full moon and the Bailu Feast. What's the reason for this?"
Emperor Shenwu said confidently, "Don't worry about that. When Xiaoqi was born, he was no bigger than a cat and was weak. You were also injured at the time, so we just brushed off the full moon celebration and the Hundred Blessings Banquet. Since then, you and Xiaoqi have gone through hardships again. This time, I will hold a banquet under the name of 'Gathering Blessings and Naming'. Everyone in the harem and the families of officials can attend."
Lan Qingwu understood that this was a statement from the emperor, a declaration. She nodded gently, "Okay, I'll listen to Brother Heng."
I thought the Third Princess's condition had stabilized, but one afternoon, while Emperor Shenwu was reading memorials in the Qianzheng Hall, a young eunuch trotted in from outside the hall in a panic. He immediately fell to his knees, ignoring Li Xiang's scolding: "Your Majesty, someone from Wenhua Palace is here to deal with something. The Third Princess is not well."
Emperor Shenwu stood up suddenly and said, "Let's go to Wenhua Palace!"
In Wenhua Palace, Concubine Wen was guarding the bedside of the Third Princess, refusing to leave. Her eyes were red and swollen, and her expression was haggard. She was in a trance when she saw Emperor Shenwu, and did not stand up to greet him, as if she did not recognize him.
Emperor Shenwu did not criticize her harshly. He simply sat down on a chair nearby and asked the imperial physician kneeling on the ground, "How is the Third Princess' condition? Didn't they say she was already well yesterday?"
Doctor Yang was considered an expert in pediatrics. He quickly knelt down and kowtowed to the ground, "Your Majesty, the Third Princess had a fever caused by wind. She had improved yesterday, but perhaps she was caught in a cold again today..."
"Maybe?"
Emperor Shenwu angrily said, "It seems that Imperial Physician Yang can't diagnose the cause. Come, summon Imperial Physician Zhao and Imperial Physician Huang from the Pediatrics Department. I don't need to give Imperial Physician Yang a "May" anymore. I trust you. The Third Princess has had a recurring high fever for so many days, and you only give me a "May"?"
Doctor Yang's cold sweat instantly soaked his inner garments. He hurriedly said, "No, Your Majesty. The Third Princess has always been treated by me since she was a child. I have truly tried my best. Please let me try again!"
Imperial Physician Yang kowtowed repeatedly, but Emperor Shenwu said coldly, "Are you trying to take credit for me or are you asking me to thank you?"
"No! I dare not!" Doctor Yang kowtowed heavily and dared not say anything more.