Chapter 16 Serving the Sick
As soon as Chu Xiangwan entered the Min Xun Palace, he cleaned his hands according to the instructions of the imperial doctor. Seeing Huangfu Jingwen lying on the bed, his face was pale, his eyebrows were furrowed and he seemed to be in pain, Chu Xiangwan asked the imperial doctor: "Why is the emperor so painful?" β
"Back to Niangniang, the emperor's high fever does not go away, and he has a lot of chickenpox on his body, which is unbearable and itchy, so it is very hard." The imperial doctor is strange, Concubine Yan Niangniang has obviously had chickenpox, and these symptoms should be known.
"Okay, ask the Imperial Doctor to tell this palace what to do."
"The ministers also have to consider a prescription for the emperor, and ask the mother to change the cold cloth on the emperor's forehead every two hours, and only when the high fever subsides can he be sober. Also, please take a good look at the emperor, don't let the emperor scratch the chickenpox, lest the infection aggravate the disease and leave scars on the skin. β
The imperial doctors were all preparing prescriptions and decoctions outside, and they were busy in full swing, and only Chu Xiangwan in the hall had been sitting on the edge of Huangfu Jingwen's bed, fanning him and wiping his sweat.
The dormitory is very quiet, so quiet that even a needle can be touched on the ground, Huangfu Jingwen does not sleep steadily, Xu is face is chickenpox is too itchy, Huangfu Jingwen repeatedly raised his hand to scratch, Chu Xiangwan finally couldn't, so he could only keep holding his hand to prevent him from moving. Looking at his face, Chu Xiangwan felt guilty again for a while.
"Your Majesty, why do you not take care of your body so much?" Chu Xiangwan muttered to himself at Huangfu Jingwen.
"Late, lateγ»γ»γ»γ»γ»γ»" Huangfu Jingwen muttered to himself, "Why?" Don't you know my heart? β
"Your Majesty, it's because I know that Xiang Wan can't keep you, which will only hurt you more." Chu Xiangwan's answer Huangfu Jingwen couldn't hear it, he was still looking for an answer in his dream.
For two days in a row, the imperial doctor had been with him, Chu Xiangwan took care of Huangfu Jingwen sleeplessly, and finally, Huangfu Jingwen's high fever subsided, and the chickenpox on his face disappeared a lot. Everyone was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief, as long as they waited until Huangfu Jingwen woke up, then the disease would be basically cured.
As soon as the time passed, Chu Xiangwan was also a little confused, after all, he hadn't closed his eyes for two days and two nights, and he was already tired. Gradually, Chu Xiangwan supported his head with one hand and held Huangfu Jingwen's hand with the other, and fell asleep.
Huangfu Jingwen woke up and saw such a picture of a beautiful woman sleeping, especially when this beauty's hand was still clasped with his, he looked around, adapted to the light in the hall, and began to look at Chu Xiangwan quietly. In fact, when he woke up and saw that the person around him was Chu Xiangwan, the joy of the whole person was already beyond words. How long has it been since you've looked at her like this? Since the two of them broke up unhappily on the night of the Hundred Flowers Banquet, he has not set foot in Guan Ju Palace for more than two months, although he can see Chu Xiangwan at the usual banquet, but for the sake of anger, he always appears with Fang Xiaohan, and he is very affectionate and pampered, and the two have almost no chance of contact. He didn't believe that Chu Xiangwan didn't see his intention to deliberately provoke her, but Chu Xiangwan never seemed to want to ease the relationship between the two people, and had been quietly hiding in the Guan Ju Palace to live his life. This made him even more angry, so he kept holding back and not going to find Chu Xiangwan.
Chu Xiangwan in her sleep also frowned deeply, and Huangfu Jingwen reached out to smooth the wrinkles of her brows for her, but Chu Xiangwan woke up. She opened her eyes and saw that Huangfu Jingwen was staring at her for a moment, and she didn't know what to do for a while. She reacted, immediately let go of Huangfu Jingwen's hand, and was about to go out to call the imperial doctor.
Huangfu Jingwen grabbed her hand and stopped her in a loud voice: "Xiang Wan, I'm fine now, let's call the imperial doctor in later." β
"However, if you are recovering from a serious illness, it is better to let the Imperial Doctor diagnose and treat you immediately." Chu Xiangwan wanted to make sure that Huangfu Jingwen was really good.
Huangfu Jingwen still didn't let go: "Could it be that when I wake up, are you going to leave?" Let's talk to me, Xiang Wan. β
Although the sick Huangfu Jingwen was much better, his face was still pale, and Chu Xiangwan couldn't bear to be disobedient, so he sat back on the side of the bed.
"Xiang Wan, I really didn't expect that the first thing I saw when I woke up was you. Have you been here all along? β
"Yes, the concubine had a pox when she was a child, and it is the concubine's responsibility to take care of the emperor."
"Is it just responsibility? Xiang Wan, you know that's not what I want to hear. β
"Also, the concubine's, guilt." Chu Xiangwan twisted his head to the side.
"Xiang Wan, don't blame yourself, blame me for not being good, I shouldn't have snubbed you for so long." Seeing Chu Xiangwan by his side, Huangfu Jingwen's anger had already disappeared.
"Your Majesty, Xiang Wan begs you one thing, no matter how angry you are in the future, don't toss your body again, Xiang Wan doesn't want to see the emperor lose himself because of his concubines."
"Are you worried about me when you say that?" Huangfu Jingwen's eyes burned.
Chu Xiangwan sighed and replied: "Yes, the emperor is the husband of the concubine, is there any reason for the concubine to be worried?" β
"Xiang Wan, with your words, it is better than all panacea. I promise you that I will never do this again, as long as you stay by my side. Huangfu Jingwen held Chu Xiangwan's hand tightly and said affectionate words again. He sat up from the bed and took Chu Xiang into his arms. This time, Chu Xiangwan did not refuse. Although there is no husband and wife, there is still the love of husband and wife, Chu Xiangwan can't bear to have another dispute between the two at this time.
"Your Majesty, your body has not healed, so you should rest early. The concubine first called the imperial doctor to come in and treat you. β
After the imperial doctor entered the palace, he carefully examined Huangfu Jingwen, knelt down and said: "Congratulations to the emperor, the dragon body has been very good, as long as you rest more in the past few days and recuperate well, you can be cured." β
"Okay, you guys should retreat first, it's late at night now, you don't need to go to the Cihe Palace to report, and I'll go back to the Queen Mother tomorrow morning to say that my body is already well."
After the imperial doctor left, Chu Xiangwan also knelt down and said, "Since the emperor has recovered, the concubine will return to the palace." The emperor should rest early. But as soon as she stood up, her whole eyes turned black and she almost wanted to fall.
"Xiang Wan, what's wrong with you?" Huangfu Jingwen immediately got out of bed and supported Chu Xiangwan.
"Concubine, it's just that I'm a little tired and can't stand on my feet for a while. It's good to go back to the palace and get some sleep. β
"It's late at night, and it's not convenient for you to go back to the palace now, so stay in the Minxun Hall tonight." This is a holy decree, and you must not refuse it. Huangfu Jingwen couldn't bear to let Chu Xiangwan run back and forth, and he also wanted to spend more time with her.
"Then the concubine will go to the side hall to rest for one night."
"No need, just rest here with me." Huangfu Jingwen took Chu Xiangwan's hand and sat on the bed.
"Your Majestyγ»γ»γ»γ»γ»γ» really don't have to disturb your rest, concubines γ»γ»γ»γ»γ»γ»" Chu Xiangwan became nervous again when he heard that he was going to sleep together.
"Don't worry, I'm tired, I just want to hold you and watch you sleep peacefully." Huangfu Jingwen sighed, not knowing whether to laugh or be angry.
Chu Xiangwan's face turned crimson, and he knew that the implication of Huangfu Jingwen's words was that he would not make further moves. She didn't insist anymore, and lay on the dragon bed with Huangfu Jingwen.
Huangfu Jingwen hugged Chu Xiangwan, and the two faced each other and did not speak. Chu Xiangwan felt that the posture of the two of them was too ambiguous at this time, and kept closing his eyes and pretending to be asleep.
"Xiangwan," Huangfu Jingwen stroked Chu Xiangwan's cheek and traced her eyebrows, "When will you really be willing to enter my arms?" β
Chu Xiangwan has not fallen asleep, but she can only pretend to be asleep, because she can't respond to Huangfu Jingwen's affection, maybe one day, but definitely not now.
Early in the morning of the second day, the imperial physician returned the emperor's good news to the queen mother, and the queen mother was very happy. These people are like this, when the emperor was sick, they didn't dare to approach like a tiger, and now as soon as they heard that the emperor was good, they put on a virtuous and virtuous appearance and rushed to ask the emperor for peace.
When the Queen Mother arrived, Chu Xiangwan was feeding Huangfu Jingwen medicine, such a picture made the other concubines jealous, and even the Queen Mother felt that it was an eyesore.
Chu Xiangwan hurriedly put down the medicine bowl in his hand and knelt down to greet the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother had no time to take care of her at this time, so she just stepped forward and sat on the stool next to the emperor's bed. She looked at Huangfu Jingwen carefully and said, "Well, the spirit is good, the imperial doctor has returned to mourning, and the emperor wants to rest more these days." In the affairs of the court, there are those ministers who share the worries for you, and the emperor does not need to worry. β
"The son knows that the queen mother is worried."
"It is right for the mourning family to worry about the emperor, even so, it is better to let Concubine Yun take care of the emperor here these days, she is careful, and the mourning family is also relieved."
"Queen Mother, don't worry, Concubine Yan has always taken good care of her sons. Let her serve here. Huangfu Jingwen didn't want a third person to intervene, the two finally reconciled, and he didn't want Xiang Wan to be left out in the cold again.
As soon as these words came out, everyone understood that this time the emperor's body was healed, and I was afraid that Chu Xiangwan would be favored again. For a while, everyone regretted that they didn't take the initiative to ask Ying to take care of the emperor at that time, and let Chu Xiangwan pick up this big bargain. Even the Queen Mother didn't expect that the suspicion between the emperor and Concubine Yan would suddenly disappear, could it be that she really made a mistake this time, looking at her son's affection, she couldn't tolerate anyone except Chu Xiangwan in her eyes.
"I have another will, Concubine Yan, come here and kneel."
Chu Xiangwan didn't know what Huangfu Jingwen meant, but he still knelt down.
"Concubine Yan has served the sick and meritorious, and she will be promoted to Concubine Yan." Huangfu Jingwen's will was like a thunderclap on the ground, not only the Queen Mother, but even Chu Xiangwan was caught off guard.
"Your Majesty, it is the duty of Concubine Yan to serve the sick, and it is not appropriate to be promoted to a concubine." The Queen Mother was the first to object.
"Queen Mother, if it is an ordinary thing, why did the minister wake up and see Concubine Yan alone? Besides, Concubine Yan has been waiting for me for many years and has always been diligent, and she deserves the title of concubine. The other concubines lowered their heads when they heard the emperor's words.
"But, the emperor γ»γ»γ»γ»γ»"
The Queen Mother wanted to say more, but was interrupted by Huangfu Jingwen: "The Queen Mother doesn't need to persuade again, I have made up my mind." β
"Ask the emperor to take back his fate. The concubines have no merit for the society, and they have no merit for the heirs, so they really dare not accept the position of the concubine. Chu Xiangwan didn't expect Huangfu Jingwen to be like this, she didn't want to be the target of public criticism, so she hurriedly refused.
"Concubine Yan, your father was loyal to the country in the previous dynasty, how could you be diligent in the harem? This is my will, and you need not be afraid. β
Chu Xiangwan could only say "Thank you for the emperor's grace", and at this time, Li Jieyu was the first to say "Congratulations to the concubine", and the others couldn't and could only congratulate in unison. Concubine Yun couldn't see the clues, but Concubine Hui was so angry that her nose was crooked.
When the Queen Mother left, her face was very bad, and when she returned to Cihe Palace, Fang Xiaozhou said aggrievedly: "Queen Mother, why don't you persuade the emperor anymore, Chu Xiangwan has become a concubine, don't you be more arrogant in the future?" How can the concubines and Yuan'er live well in the future? After saying that, he cried profusely.
"What are you crying about, the mourning family is not dead?" Hearing Fang Xiaozhou's cry, the Queen Mother became even more angry, "Could it be that she Chu Xiangwan alone has the final say in this harem?" As long as the mourning family is still in the day, it will not be her turn to be presumptuous! β
I had never seen the Queen Mother so angry, and Fang Xiaozhou also closed her mouth in amusement.
"Actually, it may not be a good thing to become a concubine," Fang Xiaohan spoke up, "Chu Xiangwan has always been loved by the emperor, and now she has been named a concubine, the more new sisters in the palace, the more difficult her life will be." How many people's eyes are staring at Guan Ju Palace, and women's jealousy is sometimes terrifying. I'm afraid that if we don't need to do it, there will be people who have the wrong idea and can't bear to do it. β
"Xiaohan is right, the tree is very popular, and the mourning family is confused for a while," the Queen Mother glanced at Concubine Yun appreciatively, thinking that it was really right to get this girl into the palace, she was thoughtful and moody, and she was a good helper. She said to Concubine Hui again, "Look at your sister, learn to be steady, don't cry whenever something happens." β
"Yes." Fang Xiaozhou glanced at his sister unwillingly, and didn't dare to say more.