The divine physician said Prince Yi had the makings of a great emperor, making me sneeze like mad
In the alley outside the Empress Dowager's palace, Chu Tianxing carried a medicine chest on his back and held two pieces of pastry in his hand.
He strode forward, chewing and muttering indistinctly.
"This pastry is alright, just a bit too sweet."
Elder Shen followed behind, his brow beaded with sweat.
He looked around, afraid that someone might hear Chu Tianxing continuing his nonsense.
Chu Tianxing around, saw Elder Shen's expression, and frowned.
" Elder Shen, what's wrong? Are you sweating?"
Elder Shen wiped his forehead and lowered his voice.
"How could you speak like that in the Empress Dowager's palace?"
Chu Tianxing took a bite of the pastry, unconcerned.
What did I say?
Elder Shen glared at him.
"You said the Empress Dowager has a good constitution, but the Eastern Palace has a stagnant temper and lacks vitality, and you also mentioned that person in the Hall of Supreme Ultimate..."
He paused, not daring to continue.
Chu Tianxing his hand.
"I'm telling the truth."
He stuffed the pastry into his mouth and used his free hand to gesture.
"I can tell just by looking at the Crown Prince's body. His internal heat is rising, and his vital energy is leaking downwards. He'll fall seriously ill in just a few days."
Elder Shen's heart skipped a beat.
"Shut up!"
Chu Tianxing rolled his eyes.
I didn't say anything wrong.
He took out another piece of pastry and continued to eat it.
"And that person from the Hall of Supreme Ultimate, even if he stopped taking the pills, his body is still like a leaky bellows."
Elder Shen was terrified and grabbed Chu Tianxing.
"If you want your entire family to survive, then shut up right now!"
Chu Tianxing pulled away by him, but he shook off the hand in dissatisfaction.
" Elder Shen, what are you doing?"
Elder Shen lowered his voice, gritting his teeth.
"Do you know that if anyone heard what you just said, we'd all lose our heads!"
Chu Tianxing his lip in disdain.
I'm telling the truth.
He moved closer to Elder Shen, his eyes shining.
" Elder Shen, let me tell you, I'm not only accurate in diagnosing illnesses, but even more accurate in diagnosing qi (vital energy)."
Elder Shen was taken aback.
"Observe the qi?"
Chu Tianxing nodded and said mysteriously.
"I've met that Prince Yi."
Chu Tianxing took a bite of the pastry and mumbled something indistinctly.
He swallowed the pastry, his tone resolute.
"Let me tell you, that Prince Yi has an extraordinary appearance and an imposing presence; his imperial qualities are so obvious that they cannot be hidden."
Elder Shen's face turned pale.
Chu Tianxing continued.
"Since the emperor is dying and the crown prince is a cripple, why not quickly recall Prince Yi and make him the crown prince?"
Elder Shen felt a sudden darkness engulf his vision.
Chu Tianxing got more and more excited as he spoke, and patted Elder Shen on the shoulder.
" Elder Shen, you're so insightful, can't you see it? Why pretend to be confused?"
Elder Shen could no longer hold back and slapped Chu Tianxing across the mouth.
He dragged Chu Tianxing wildly towards the Imperial Medical Bureau.
Chu Tianxing struggled incoherently with his mouth covered.
"Ugh... Elder Shen... What are you doing...?"
Elder Shen didn't have time to reply; he just kept running forward.
They were terrified that if they were even a step too slow, they would be hacked to death by passing Feathered Forest Guard.
In the back room of the Imperial Medical Bureau, Elder Shen dragged Chu Tianxing inside and slammed the door shut.
He leaned against the door, panting heavily.
Chu Tianxing rubbed his sore mouth and muttered in dissatisfaction.
" Elder Shen, is it really necessary?"
Elder Shen glared at him.
"As for it? Do you know that if anyone heard what you just said, not only you, but even my granddaughter would be in trouble!"
Chu Tianxing taken aback.
" Elder Shen, what you're saying is..."
Elder Shen interrupted him.
Listen to me carefully.
He walked over and pointed at Chu Tianxing's nose.
"From today onwards, you'd better keep your mouth shut. You're not allowed to utter a single word about any imperial bearing, any claim that the crown prince is incompetent, or that the emperor won't last long!"
Chu Tianxing frowned.
"But I was telling the truth."
Elder Shen took a deep breath.
"Even the truth can't be told!"
He paused, his tone softening.
" Chu Tianxing, you're a good doctor, your medical skills are superb, I acknowledge that. But that mouth of yours will get you killed sooner or later."
Chu Tianxing fell silent.
Elder Shen continued.
"Palace affairs are none of our business. Just focus on treating the patient, and don't meddle in anything else."
Chu Tianxing lowered his head and remained silent.
Seeing him like this, Elder Shen sighed.
"Alright, just pretend today's events never happened. Go back and get some rest; you have patients to see tomorrow."
Chu Tianxing nodded.
"Knew."
He shouldered his medicine kit and walked outside.
He stopped at the door and glanced back at Elder Shen.
" Elder Shen, the Empress Dowager treats me like her own son, and I just feel that there are some things I should say."
Elder Shen waved his hand.
"Ancestor, I beg you, stop talking and let's go."
Chu Tianxing didn't say anything more, pushed open the door and left.
Elder Shen stood there, watching his retreating figure, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
He turned around and walked to the medicine cabinet, then took out a tranquilizer from the bottom drawer.
Unscrew the bottle cap, pour out two pills, pop them into your mouth, and swallow them dry.
A bitter taste spread through my mouth.
He closed his eyes, leaned against the medicine cabinet, and muttered to himself.
" Chu Tianxing, your mouth will get you killed sooner or later."
"Should I first give you some medicine to make you mute...?"
Outside Yi Prefecture City, at Ten-Li Slope.
Gu Moran stood on the edge of the field, holding a sketch in her hand, explaining the construction method of the irrigation canal to Fang Bi.
Fang Bi squatted on the ground, drawing on it with a charcoal pencil.
After explaining everything, Gu Moran stood up.
I had only taken two steps when my nose suddenly started to itch.
Achoo!
Gu Moran sneezed and rubbed his nose.
He frowned, muttering to himself.
"What happened? Did you catch a cold?"
Just as he was about to continue walking, his nose started itching again.
Achoo!
Another sneeze.
Gu Moran stopped, rubbed his nose, and muttered to himself.
"Could it be that someone is plotting against me behind my back?"
"Is the situation about to change again?"
He looked up at the clouds on the horizon.
The weather was sunny and the wind wasn't strong; it didn't look like it was going to rain.
He shook his head, stopped thinking about it, and turned to walk towards the Prince's Mansion.
The study of Prince Yi's Residence's residence.
Gu Moran sat at the desk, flipping through the account books.
Uncle Fu brought in tea and placed it on the table.
"Your Highness, Mixue Ice City has opened another branch, and business is even better than before."
Gu Moran up.
"Oh?"
Uncle Fu replied.
"In the East Market, near the cloth shop. Chen Qing and his men are guarding it, saying they can sell three hundred cups a day."
Gu Moran nodded.
"Good."
He put down the ledger, picked up his teacup, and took a sip.
"Any new developments from Chen Qing's side?"
Uncle Fu shook his head.
"I haven't heard anything unusual. However..."
He paused.
"But what?"
Uncle Fu whispered.
"However, Chen Qing seems to be paying more attention to Batuer lately."
Gu Moran was stunned and almost spat out his tea.
"Attentive?"
Uncle Fu nodded.
"Yes. I heard he sends Batuer roasted lamb legs every day."
Gu Moran put down his teacup and couldn't help but smile.
"That kid's actually quite thoughtful."
Uncle Fu hesitated for a moment.
"Your Highness, do you think Chen Qing might...?"
Gu Moran waved his hand.
"Don't overthink it. I know what Chen Qing is thinking. He just wants to impress Batuer so that Murong Xue will think he's useful."
Uncle Fu suddenly realized.
"I see."
Gu Moran smiled.
"Let him be. As long as he doesn't cause trouble, let him do whatever he wants."
Uncle Fu acknowledged and withdrew.
Gu Moran leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and rubbed his temples.
There's been a lot going on in Yi Prefecture lately.
Although he had the help of Fang Bi, Si Renyou, and Zhen Daijin, he still had to decide the overall direction himself.
He sighed, pondering his next steps.
My nose is itchy again.
Achoo!
Another sneeze.
Gu Moran his nose and muttered to himself.
"What's going on? Why am I sneezing so much today?"
[My darlings! This little author is about to cry! Our Prince Yi is getting a live-action comic adaptation! Thank you all for your support!!! Waaah, let me cry for a bit...]
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