OBS Chapter 389 9 Zhihualu
Chapter 389 9 Zhihualu
This made Emperor Shenwu even angrier than the Third Prince's plea for the concubine.
Everyone in the six palaces knew that Lan Qingwu was weak when she first entered the palace and could not eat much in a day. It was not that she did not eat, but that she could not eat. Emperor Shenwu ordered the imperial doctors to think of countless ways to take care of her health.
Even so, Lan Qingwu was unable to conceive during the first two or three years after entering the palace. Later, a series of events, coupled with years of conditioning with Jiuzhi Flower Dew, finally led to some improvement in Lan Qingwu's health.
In the eyes of Emperor Shenwu, the Third Prince's request for the Jiuzhi Flower Dew was like requesting Lan Qingwu's lifespan.
After Lan Qingwu gave birth to the seventh princess, her physical condition declined significantly. Emperor Shenwu did not dare to hope that Lan Qingwu would be pregnant with a dragon fetus again. How could he allow others to covet the Jiuzhi Flower Dew that maintained Lan Qingwu's body!
The third prince accurately hit upon another hidden worry in the heart of Emperor Shenwu. He was worried that Lan Qingwu would not be able to continue walking hand in hand with him. After all, he had always been in good health, while Lan Qingwu's physical foundation was there. No matter how much nourishment he received, it would only be acquired, and how could he catch up with Lan Qingwu's innate physical fitness!
Emperor Shenwu said solemnly, "Who told you that Jiuzhi Flower Dew can moisten the lungs and relieve asthma? It's not a miracle drug! You can't imagine that!"
The Third Prince hesitated for a long time before saying the Third Princess's name. "Father, I know Mother has been taking Jiuzhi Flower Dew. If Mother had only a small amount, I wouldn't have asked. But this year, the amount is plentiful, so I dare to ask for it on Mother's behalf. As for the efficacy of Jiuzhi Flower Dew, the imperial physicians all say it's a relic of a sacred flower from ancient times. It has many benefits and is very beneficial to the body. Just by observing Mother's performance over the past few years, I'm convinced."
The Third Prince thought his answer was flawless, but the Shenwu Emperor sneered, "Hearing you say that, I'm beginning to think this is a miracle drug. If I use it, won't it prolong my life and make me immortal?"
The Third Prince sensed the coldness in the Emperor Shenwu's words, and his heart sank. "Father... is unwilling... to bestow it upon his son?"
Emperor Shenwu suppressed his anger and said, "Come here! Summon the head and deputy head of the Imperial Hospital, and summon several highly respected old doctors!"
When seven or eight old doctors were summoned to the Qianzheng Palace, they were still confused! They had never heard that His Majesty had any emergency that required so many of them to consult together!
After arriving at Qianzheng Hall, several veteran doctors knelt down and saluted: "Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty! We greet the Third Prince!"
Emperor Shenwu waved his sleeves and said, "Everyone, rise! I summoned all the imperial physicians today to ask you a question. What are the benefits of Jiuzhi Flower Dew to the body? Can it cure asthma?"
Imperial Physician Zhao Wubing was stunned for a moment. He looked at the Third Prince thoughtfully, then fell silent. At the same time, he glanced at the Imperial Hospital's second-in-command. Imperial Physician Li, upon meeting his gaze, immediately understood and said, "Your Majesty, Jiuzhi Flower Dew can regulate one's constitution. It slowly dredges one's blood vessels, removes dampness and dispels cold, and has the effect of beautifying the skin. However, it cannot treat existing illnesses, such as colds or—asthma!"
Another imperial physician added, "Nine-Glycerin Flower Dew can slowly strengthen one's physique, but it also requires long-term consumption to achieve the best results. However, as far as I know, the production of Nine-Glycerin Flower Dew is decreasing year by year, and every drop is precious. Moreover, it cannot cure diseases. The principle is similar to that of blood swallows replenishing blood and Ganoderma lucidum nourishing yin and tonifying the kidneys. It can help people maintain their health well, but it cannot cure existing diseases!"
The remaining doctors also expressed their opinions. Finally, one doctor said, "Perhaps thousands of years ago, the sacred flower Jiuzhi could cure all diseases and cure all diseases instantly. However, the Jiuzhi flower dew today can only inhibit some common toxins. Therefore, the words in those exaggerated books cannot be trusted!"
Of course, the Third Prince would not think that Emperor Shenwu summoned these imperial doctors just to deceive him. The matter happened suddenly, and Emperor Shenwu did not delay. He also noticed that the imperial doctor Nie Wushuang who was responsible for treating the Empress was not summoned to the Qianzheng Palace.
The third prince suffered a blow. Thinking about being deceived by the third princess, he felt cold in his heart. Thinking about Concubine Yang's illness, he felt even more upset.
Emperor Shenwu waved his hand to dismiss the imperial physicians, then turned to the Third Prince and asked, "Are you still going to hide this for others? Who instigated you? He's deceiving you!"
The Third Prince lowered his head and remained silent for a moment before speaking: "Father, I mistakenly believed what was said in the book. It's all my fault!"
Of course, Emperor Shenwu wouldn't believe it easily. He was slightly disappointed. "You even deceived me for someone else! I don't care who that person is, but he must have ulterior motives! Not only do he have ill intentions towards the Empress, he also intends to sow discord. If I refuse directly, I'm afraid you'll bear a grudge against me for treating your biological mother poorly! You'll also hate your mother, the Queen Mother!"
The Third Prince turned pale with fear. "I dare not! Please calm down, Father! How could I possibly hold a grudge against you and Mother? I only occasionally heard the eunuchs in the palace mention it, but it's been so long I've forgotten it! Please investigate!"
Emperor Shenwu just stared at his son in silence, a trace of fatigue finally appearing on his face. "I will order two more imperial physicians to go to Yuyang Palace to check your mother's pulse. You don't need to mention this matter again!"
The Third Prince bowed his head in agreement, but in the end he couldn't help but ask, "Father, if the Nine-Glycerin Flower Dew could cure Mother's illness, would you..."
"will not!"
Emperor Shenwu stared at the Third Prince coldly. "In the harem, the Empress is the most respected. Only my wife is qualified to use the Nine-Glycine Flower Dew! The Nine-Glycine Flower Dew requires long-term use to be effective. Do you think Concubine Yang can handle it if I give it to her instead of the Empress?"
If the Empress, the master of the harem, were to be out of commission for a year or even longer, and all the other concubines were to be given exclusive use by Concubine Yang, once this happened, I'm afraid everyone in the six palaces would want to tear Concubine Yang apart! Concubine Yang was not the Empress. She had been out of favor for many years, and apart from giving birth to the Third Prince, she was not valued by Emperor Shenwu. If that happened, Concubine Yang would really become the target of public criticism.
The Third Prince couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat when he thought about this. Although he was somewhat upset about Emperor Shenwu's answer, he also understood that this was the case.
The third prince bowed and left the Qianzheng Hall.
In Yuyang Palace, Concubine Yang was in a rage, and the servants were all complaining bitterly. Ever since her illness had relapsed, her temper had become even more irritable. She would lose her temper at the slightest provocation, and many of the servants had been beaten and punished for it.
When the third prince arrived at Yuyang Palace, he saw two palace maids kneeling in the yard being punished. The boards hit the palms of the two palace maids one by one, and soon their hands became red and swollen. However, the two palace maids did not even dare to move, and their hands were stretched out tremblingly to receive the beating.
The Third Prince sighed softly, "Stop! Everyone, get off!"
The palace servants retreated quickly as if they had been pardoned.