A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace-Chapter 825: Diagnosis and Treatment

Now that he’s willing to come, it must be out of regard for the Noble Consort.

But no matter how you say it, he’s here now, so we cannot neglect him.

Lady Ni and Lady Wen have not seen him.

Upon hearing that he is the commissioner from the Imperial Medical Bureau, both of them were nearly in tears.

In their hearts, they are grateful to the Noble Consort and to the Bodhisattva.

’With the commissioner himself treating her, how could she not recover well?’

After exchanging pleasantries and courtesy on both sides.

Without further delay, they proceeded with the treatment.

Imperial Doctor Zhang sat by the bedside, observing, smelling, questioning, and pulse-taking with extreme care.

After the diagnosis, he immediately bowed.

"Marquis, Madam, the young lady has been frightened, leading to weakness in heart and gall, muddled pulse. I shall administer a set of Calming Needles and a dose of Peaceful Spirit Soup. She’ll be cured after three days of continuous treatment!"

Lady Wen nodded repeatedly.

"We are very grateful, Master Zhang!"

Imperial Doctor Zhang said no more.

He took out a row of golden needles from the medicine chest, carefully considered them for a while, and then began sterilizing and administering the needles.

About half an hour later.

The needle administration ended, and Imperial Doctor Zhang was sweating profusely.

Fortunately, Xia Caiying’s fever subsided in time, and her complexion gradually improved.

Lady Wen was greatly surprised.

"Many thanks to Master Zhang! How can this civilian woman ever repay your life-saving grace!!"

Ni Manxue was equally grateful.

Imperial Doctor Zhang smiled faintly.

"Just a trivial effort, not worth mentioning. Remember, the young lady must not be frightened again; she must drink the Peaceful Spirit Soup on time!"

"For the next three days, it’s best not to see any strangers, nor to face the wind!"

"Yes! We will adhere strictly to the doctor’s instructions!"

Lady Wen wiped her tears in gratitude.

Lady Ni was relatively composed, thanking while personally escorting the doctor out.

The Hou Mansion remained busy until the latter half of the night before finally calming down.

...

The palace.

A few hours ago.

Upon receiving news of Xia Caiying’s incident, Xia Ruqing’s face turned deathly pale, and her heart was unsettled.

She thought to herself:

Although they are not sisters by blood, and have no real connection.

If a good young woman’s reputation is ruined because of her.

She would never be at peace for the rest of her life!

Fortunately, there is still room for remedy in the outcome.

The place was remote at the time, not many people were around, and even fewer knew about it.

Moreover, the Sixth Prince is a member of the royal family.

The Emperor, Empress Dowager, and Imperial Noble Consort can’t ignore it, both sentimentally and rationally.

At least, for the royal family’s dignity, they need to suppress this matter.

In sum, the outcome is not too dire.

But...

Xia Ruqing’s eyes flickered, her fists clenched tightly.

This is by no means over!

Humph!

If such a matter requires enduring humiliation silently, they may as well ride over the Xia Family next time!

If people don’t offend me, I won’t offend them.

If people offend me, I will not tolerate it!

That night, Zhao Junyao didn’t come.

Xia Ruqing couldn’t fall asleep either, tossing and turning until the latter half of the night, when she finally heard the news from outside the palace that Xia Caiying was safe.

Only then could she sleep peacefully.

Early the next day, Xia Ruqing got up late.

She was in a bad mood and didn’t eat much breakfast.

Feeling irritable, she heard Little Zhuzi arriving from outside.

As soon as he entered, he respectfully greeted and conveyed.

"Noble Consort, the Emperor orders you to go to Ningshou Palace immediately; he is waiting there!"

"Ningshou Palace?!"

Xia Ruqing’s eyes flickered.

It’s most likely about yesterday’s affair.

Perfect, I want to settle scores with them too!

This consort wants to see, how Sixth Prince will justify himself!

"Alright! I understand!!"

Xia Ruqing stood up, her gaze solemn, saying.

"Let this consort change clothes, and we shall leave at once!"

"Yes!"

...

In Ningshou Palace.

The Emperor, Empress Dowager, Noble Concubine Shih, and Empress Dowager Zhen are all present.

Zhao Junyao left a spot beside him, reserved for Xia Ruqing.

The beaten Sixth Prince is lying beside them.

Fifth Master, showing concern, is also keeping vigil nearby.

Empress Dowager Zhen, cautiously seated, is actually rather restless.

As soon as Xia Ruqing entered, she was enveloped in a very strange atmosphere.

She glanced around but still stepped forward, properly saluting.

"Greetings to the Emperor, greetings to the Empress Dowager!"

The others, it seemed, need not be greeted.

Empress Dowager Zhen is an elder?! Sorry, I forgot!

In fact, Empress Dowager Zhen couldn’t care about the awkwardness.

Her heart had long been engulfed by emotions of pain and indignation towards her son’s inadequacies.

Completely overwhelmed, what does awkwardness matter?

Since everyone was present.

The Empress Dowager surveyed around and said calmly.

"Since we’re all here, let’s see how to handle it!"

Empress Dowager Zhen panicked, hurriedly rose and knelt before the Empress Dowager.

"Empress Dowager, Wuwu has already been punished with the cane, please... don’t punish him further!"

"Noble Consort Xian, if you bear any grudge, I apologize to you!"

"Just please don’t punish my Wuwu anymore; take it out on me, but please don’t beat him!"

"He’s only fourteen! He cannot withstand such beatings!"

Empress Dowager Zhen wept bitterly.

Wuwu is her most beloved child, and now being beaten as such, her heart has long shattered.

Seeing the Empress Dowager pressing hard, she was utterly frightened, disregarding her identity, continually offering pleas.

Zhao Junyao didn’t speak, but his gaze was evidently reluctant.

He glanced at Xia Ruqing, giving her a hint: I’ll back you up!

The Empress Dowager didn’t want to easily let her off.

After all, Empress Dowager Zhen had contended with her for most of a lifetime.

Back then, when the Late Emperor was present, favored and under his support, she had frequently suppressed her.

Now... everything had changed.

She finally fell into her hands, and now finally had such an opportunity.

How could she possibly let her off so easily?!

Didn’t she always find her disagreeable?!

"Sister Zhen, what you said isn’t right. Every nation has its laws, and every family has its rules!"

"The Great Chu Dynasty has its law, the royal family, Zhao Family, also has its family law!"

"Punishments should be administered as they should. Even if the Emperor breaks the law, we must not be lenient!"

"How could it be that your saying he cannot withstand punishment allows the wrongdoer to go unpunished!"

"Over time, encouraging such behavior!"

"You say he cannot withstand punishment, she says she cannot withstand punishment, then what good are these rules?"

Empress Dowager Zhen felt despair.

In her panic, she looked at Noble Consort Xian and quickly pleaded for leniency.

"Noble Consort Xian, you’ve always been wise and kind. My son is only fourteen, could you delay it a bit, at least wait until he’s better before punishing further?"

Xia Ruqing coldly laughed.

"Delay a bit? Lady, you’re truly jesting!"

"Your son is only fourteen and cannot withstand beating, but my sister is also fourteen, can she withstand humiliation?"

One sentence left her speechless!

Empress Dowager Zhen completely collapsed.

Thinking over and over again, she kowtowed.

"If he must be punished, then I am willing to take the beating for my son! Please, Your Majesty grant, Empress Dowager grant!"

After finishing speaking, she began to kowtow, endlessly!

The Empress Dowager suddenly chuckled.

"Oh? A true loving mother indeed!"

"A mother taking the place of her son, that does seem reasonable!"

"Emperor, what do you think?"

Zhao Junyao said nothing, looking straight at Xia Ruqing.

Signaling her: speak your mind!

Xia Ruqing was straightforward, stating directly.

"I refuse!"

And continued.

"A mother taking her son’s place means doubling it!"

"Otherwise, if everyone learns from you to substitute, wouldn’t that disrupt all order?"