novelhk Chapter 159 Medical Treatment
Chapter 159 Medical Treatment
Xie Jinghan valued Wen Shuyao, and the entire Jingwang Mansion did the same.
As soon as Zhou Yuanzheng arrived at the residence, Si Qing immediately sent someone to inform Wen Shuyao.
Granny Qi frowned: "What brings Chief Physician Zhou here?"
She was serving Wen Shuyao, so she clearly heard the servants' announcement.
Wen Shuyao's beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly: "Granny, please come with me to take a look."
Could it be that Xie Jinghan was injured during his trip to the palace?
Out of concern for her future support, Wen Shuyao immediately led Granny Qi to the front hall.
After hearing Wen Shuyao's worried words, Granny Qi nodded repeatedly: "What the princess said is very true. If it were not a serious injury, Chief Physician Zhou would not have been mobilized."
Zhou Yuanzheng was a specialist in examining the emperor's pulse; even the empress needed the emperor's permission to summon him.
Both women looked worried. As she walked, Granny Qi kept an eye on Wen Shuyao's movements. While she was worried, she couldn't help but feel happy.
Seeing how much the princess cares for the prince, it seems like a happy ending is just around the corner!
Feeling pleased with herself, Granny Qi suppressed her worries and quickly followed Wen Shuyao to the front hall. However, she did not see Xie Jinghan, but only Si Qing and Dean Zhou, who both looked embarrassed.
Si Qing didn't expect that Wen Shuyao would come in person when he just sent someone to deliver a message.
Knowing the purpose of Dean Zhou's trip, Si Qing's expression changed drastically, and she desperately tried to wink at Dean Zhou.
However, Chief Physician Zhou was an upright and incorruptible man. As soon as he saw Wen Shuyao, he stood up and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness."
"No need for such formalities, Chief Physician Zhou." Wen Shuyao shifted her body to the left, avoiding Chief Physician Zhou's bow, her face showing concern. "Did you come here today, Chief Physician Zhou, for the sake of the Prince?"
"How is the prince's health?" Wen Shuyao asked, her voice tinged with urgency.
Seeing that Wen Shuyao's worried expression seemed genuine, and knowing that the love between Prince Jing and his wife was well-known in the capital, Zhou Yuanzheng concluded that it was genuine.
After a moment's consideration, he replied, "Your Majesty, I have come to the Prince's residence today to examine your pulse."
Wen Shuyao nodded: "Is Dean Zhou confident?"
Since it was the emperor who gave the order, Xie Jinghan's injuries must not be serious.
Thinking this, she looked straight at Dean Zhou, waiting for his answer.
After a moment's pause, Zhou Yuanzheng said, "Over the years, I have treated many patients with the same symptoms, and they have all recovered. As for Your Highness's deficiency... I believe it can also be resolved."
"Then I'll trouble you..."
Wen Shuyao was halfway through her sentence when she suddenly realized something was wrong.
Her beautiful phoenix eyes widened as she stared intently at Zhou Yuanzheng: "Your Highness is not injured?"
The Imperial Physician was also very surprised: "When did I say that Your Highness was injured? I came to the Prince's residence on His Majesty's orders to treat Your Highness. His Majesty is very worried about Your Highness's health and hopes that Your Highness will recover and give birth to a prince and princess!"
Upon hearing this, Wen Shuyao was stunned for a long time, and Granny Qi, who was standing next to her, was also stunned.
Who would have thought that Chief Physician Zhou rushed to the Prince's mansion just before dark for this very reason?
Si Qing stood to the side, helplessly covering her forehead.
If today's events reach the prince's ears, he will be sent to the western suburban military camp for training again.
So he hurriedly stepped in to smooth things over: "Actually, Chief Physician Zhou has been treating the Prince for many years and has not found any illness in the Prince. Those so-called ailments are just rumors spread by those black-hearted people. In addition, people who do not know the truth follow the crowd, which is why such a bad reputation has spread."
"Professor Zhou, don't you think so?" Si Qing kept winking at Professor Zhou as she spoke.
Meeting his superior's gaze, Dean Zhou forced a smile onto his stiff face and said awkwardly, "Absolutely, absolutely!"
Wen Shuyao could naturally tell that the others were speaking up for Xie Jinghan.
But regarding Xie Jinghan's hidden ailment...
She vaguely remembered that what she touched that day... was clearly not impotent as rumored.
A moment later, all that could be seen was a blush spreading across Wen Shuyao's face.
"The Prince has not yet returned to the residence. Courtyard Master Zhou is resting here for a while," Wen Shuyao said in a low voice, suppressing her embarrassment.
Granny Qi snapped out of her daze and nodded quickly.
Watching Wen Shuyao's departing figure, she pinched Si Qing's waist hard and said in a harsh voice, "If you're going to inform the Princess, you should make it clear! You could at least say you came to check the Prince's pulse."
"Now look what's happened!" she said bitterly. "The prince's reputation is now completely ruined."
Upon hearing this, Si Qing's eyes widened like copper bells: "Whoever dares to slander the Prince behind his back, I will immediately lead men to ransack his house!"
"It's the Princess Consort!" Granny Qi said irritably. "What do outsiders' words have to do with the Prince? What's truly relevant to the Prince is the Princess Consort's opinion!"
"You might as well throw your head away!" Granny Qi smacked his head hard, and still not satisfied, she slapped him on the shoulder. "Think before you act from now on!"
After saying that, Granny Qi hurriedly followed Wen Shuyao away.
Si Qing groaned and clutched his shoulder.
Granny Qi was skilled in martial arts; after that palm strike, he felt as if he was about to suffer internal injuries.
Glancing at the bewildered Zhou Yuanzheng standing to the side, Si Qing said helplessly, "Yuanzheng, His Highness is very busy today and may not be able to see you. Why don't you return to your residence first?"
“No.” Chief Physician Zhou shook his head. “I have come here on orders. If I do not cure the Prince, I will not be able to return to the Imperial Hospital.”
Upon hearing this, Si Qing asked incredulously, "You want to cure the prince too?"
Thinking of this, he lowered his voice: "You have treated the prince before. With your medical skills... do you think the prince really has a hidden illness as rumored?"
Under Si Qing's gaze, Zhou Yuanzheng slowly shook his head: "This humble servant has treated Your Highness many times and has never found any hidden illness in Your Highness. I wonder who spread this rumor."
Si Qing rubbed his face and said helplessly, "Yes, who is it that is so malicious as to give the prince such a reputation!"
"Then I'll arrange for you to stay in a courtyard first," Si Qing said hurriedly. "We'll make a decision after His Highness returns from his business."
Zhou Yuanzheng nodded repeatedly and walked into the mansion with Si Qing.
The fact that Chief Physician Zhou came to Prince Jing's residence could not be kept secret from numerous informants.
No sooner had he entered the Prince Jing's residence than rumors began to circulate.
However, this is all a story for another day.
In the prison cell of Dali Temple, Madam Wen looked at the man who appeared before her, overjoyed.
"You're here!"
She rushed forward, gripping the railing tightly with both hands.
"Are you here to rescue me?"
The man was completely shrouded in a black robe. Hearing Madam Wen's words, he did not reply. Instead, he stood still, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, and looked Madam Wen up and down.
It was this one glance that sent a chill down Madam Wen's spine.