Hu Xiaotian leaned in as well. "Your Majesty's blessings fill the heavens, and your life will endure as long as heaven itself. Naturally, a minor illness like this could never pose a problem."
"Has that bloodsucking worm been taken out of my belly?" As Long Yelin spoke, he could already feel that his abdomen no longer hurt as badly as before.
Hu Xiaotian smiled. "Rest assured, Your Majesty. The worm has been removed from your imperial person."
Long Yelin let out a long breath, visibly relieved.
Hu Xiaotian had assumed that rewards would come next, but he waited and waited without Long Yelin saying anything. Has he forgotten all about it? Just a moment ago, he said he would grant me anything I wanted. Damn it, this Son of Heaven must have been born under the sign of the rat-he forgets the moment he lowers his paws! Where's the reward he promised?
Hu Xiaotian was getting impatient. Long Yelin had only just undergone surgery and was still weak, after all. He was hardly in the mood to think about such things. Seeing the emperor's clear improvement, Empress Jian felt considerably more at ease. She could not help thinking, It seems Hu Xiaotian really does have some ability. I underestimated him. She said gently, "Your Majesty, Tingsheng has been waiting outside for quite some time. Your illness has left him sitting on pins and needles, sick with worry. Shall we let him come in?" Without Long Yelin's permission, she did not dare make that decision herself.
With his condition improving, Long Yelin's spirits had lifted considerably as well. He nodded. "Let him in. Such filial devotion is commendable."
Empress Jian was overjoyed and immediately sent someone to summon him.
Before long, First Prince Long Tingsheng entered. He hurried into the palace