novelhk Chapter 266: Royal Physician
Chapter 266: Royal Physician
Soon, the imperial physician came to stop the bleeding for Gu Zhiyi. He wiped the blood off the wound with skill, applied ointment, and bandaged it with a clean cloth. The emperor stood aside, frowning, looking at Gu Zhiyi's pale face with concern.
Gu Zhiyi gritted her teeth, endured the pain, looked at the emperor, and forced a smile: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. This little injury is not a big deal."
The emperor nodded slightly, still looking somewhat worried: "Wang Sigu, you take good care of Miss Gu. I want to see her return to the Gu Mansion in one piece."
Imperial Physician Wang Sigu immediately knelt down and responded respectfully: "I will obey your order and do my best to heal Miss Gu."
At this time, the emperor turned and walked towards the dragon throne. After sitting down, he glanced at Gu Zhiyi and Wang Sigu with a sharp gaze: "Miss Gu, do you admit your guilt?"
Gu Zhiyi was slightly stunned, but soon regained her composure and lowered her head to answer: "I know my crime, Your Majesty, please punish me."
The emperor snorted coldly, "You left the Gu Mansion without permission, trespassed into the palace, and disturbed the order of the palace. According to the law, you should be executed. But considering your loyalty and the fact that you are the daughter of the Gu Mansion, I will show you some mercy and punish you by confining you to your home for a month and not allowing you to step out of the Gu Mansion at all."
Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with surprise. She didn't expect the emperor to let her go so easily. She looked up at the emperor, her eyes full of gratitude: "I thank the emperor for not killing me. I will obey your order."
Wang Sigu silently bandaged Gu Zhiyi's wound, then looked up at the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I have a favor to ask."
The emperor frowned and said, "Wang Sigu, as an imperial physician, you have a duty to perform. What else can make you put down your medicine box?"
Wang Sigu took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, Miss Gu is injured this time. I would like to ask Your Majesty to allow me to take care of her personally until she recovers."
The emperor widened his eyes and looked at Wang Sigu in surprise: "Wang Sigu, what do you mean?"
Wang Si Gu lowered his head and said firmly, "Your Majesty, I have known Miss Gu for many years and I know her character and talent very well. She must have her own difficulties in taking the risk to enter the palace. I am willing to take the responsibility of taking care of her and healing her wounds. I also hope to make her understand that some things cannot be solved by taking risks."
The emperor was silent for a moment, then looked at Wang Sigu with a hint of admiration in his eyes. He nodded, "Okay, I'll grant your request. But you must remember that you are the imperial physician, and you have a duty to perform. You must not let personal feelings affect you and make mistakes."
Wang Sigu immediately knelt down and responded respectfully: "I will obey your order and do my best to heal Miss Gu, while not delaying my official duties."
The emperor waved his hand, signaling Wang Sigu to leave. He turned and looked at Gu Zhiyi, his eyes filled with mixed emotions. He suddenly said, "Miss Gu, have you ever thought about what consequences your adventurous behavior might bring to you?"
Gu Zhiyi raised her head and answered with a firm gaze: "Your Majesty, I know the consequences of taking risks, but I also understand that there are some things that we must fight for even at the cost of our lives."
The emperor was silent for a moment, looked at Gu Zhiyi deeply, and then turned and left. Gu Zhiyi and Wang Sigu looked at each other and saw the determination in each other's eyes.
After Wang Sigu stopped Gu Zhiyi's bleeding, he turned to report to the emperor: "Your Majesty, Miss Gu's injury has been temporarily controlled, but she needs treatment as soon as possible. I have prepared the medicine for her wounds and am only waiting for your Majesty's order."
The emperor nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "Pass on my order. Gu Zhi's injury is serious. I will allow Wang Sigu to treat him with all his strength. No matter how much it costs, I will fully support it."
Wang Sigu accepted the order and turned around to apply medicine to Gu Zhiyi. At this time, Gu Zhiyi slowly opened her eyes and looked at the emperor, with a hint of gratitude in her eyes.
"Your Majesty, I am extremely grateful." Gu Zhiyi's voice was weak but firm.
The emperor hurriedly stepped down from the dragon throne, tucked the quilt in for Gu Zhiyi himself, and said gently: "Zhiyi, you have contributed a lot to the Western Wei Dynasty. This is what I should do. Don't worry, I will do my best to treat you and make sure you recover."
Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with joy. She knew that the emperor was always loyal to her, and this friendship made her feel warm. She gently held the emperor's hand and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to ask of you."
The emperor said, "Zhiyi, you can speak freely."
Gu Zhiyi looked at the emperor, her eyes full of worry: "Your Majesty, my brother Gu Zhixing has a strong character, but he is too straightforward, and I am afraid he will offend people in the court. I hope Your Majesty can take care of him."
The emperor smiled and said, "Zhiyi, don't worry. I know you are worried. In my eyes, Gu Zhixing is a talented young man. I will personally guide him and make him a pillar of the Western Wei Dynasty."
Hearing the emperor's promise, Gu Zhiyi felt a little comforted. She turned to Wang Sigu and said with a smile: "Dr. Wang, thank you for treating me. I will never forget this kindness."
Wang Si Gu replied respectfully: "Miss Gu, your words are too kind. It is my duty, so how can I thank you? As long as Miss Gu can recover soon, I will be satisfied."
The emperor nodded secretly when he saw the two interacting. He knew that Wang Sigu was a skilled doctor and an upright person, and was a trustworthy minister. He turned to Wang Sigu and asked, "Wang Sigu, can Gu Zhiyi's injury be cured?"
Wang Sigu pondered for a moment and replied, "Your Majesty, although Miss Gu's injuries are serious, I am confident that as long as she is treated carefully, she will be able to recover."
The emperor heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this. He turned to Gu Zhiyi and said with a smile, "Zhiyi, did you hear that? Wang Sigu is confident about your injury, and I also believe that you will be able to recover."
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Gu Zhiping's eyes lingered on Gu Zhiyi's pale face for a moment, and the vicious thoughts in her heart grew quietly like snakes and scorpions. She lowered her eyelids slightly, hiding the cruelty in her eyes, and replaced them with a concerned expression.
"Sister, you don't look very well. Are you feeling unwell?" Gu Zhiping's voice was soft and concerned, as if she was really worried about her sister's condition.
Gu Zhiyi shook her head gently, forcing a smile from the corner of her mouth, trying to hide her discomfort: "Sister, I'm fine, I'm just a little tired recently, I'll be fine after a rest."
Gu Zhiping smiled slightly, but a barely perceptible cunning flashed in her eyes: "Sister, I know you have been busy with family affairs, but your health is more important. I heard that there is a new medicine in the pharmacy recently, which is very helpful for conditioning the body. Do you want me to send someone to buy some for you?"
Gu Zhiyi looked at her sister, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart, but then she remembered her sister's eyes just now, and she couldn't help but feel a little confused. She gently held Gu Zhiping's hand, her eyes full of gratitude and vigilance: "Sister, thank you for your concern for me. However, you don't have to worry about this kind of thing, I will pay attention to it myself."
Gu Zhiping's expression changed slightly, but soon returned to calm. She gently patted Gu Zhiyi's hand and said softly, "Sister, I'm just worried about you. After all, you are my only relative in this world."
These words made Gu Zhiyi's heart tremble. She knew what her sister meant, but at the same time she also understood that the vicious thoughts in her sister's heart had not completely dissipated.