The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 445 Mixed joys and sorrows
Zhu Biao fainted?

Upon hearing the news, Chen Jingke staggered and fell to the ground.

Du Tongli rushed to grab him quickly, but he was still half a step too late, and his forehead hit the step next to him.

Blood immediately flowed down.

Du Tongli was startled and asked quickly, "Lord Chen, are you okay?"

Chen Jingke took out a handkerchief and covered the wound, saying, "It's okay, let's go... let's go to His Majesty first."

He knew Empress Ma's health condition. Although it had not been very good, it was a chronic disease and would not be fatal in a short time.

The coma at this time should be caused by excessive grief.

Even if he didn't go, other imperial doctors would have ways to deal with it.

Zhu Biao is different. If high blood pressure really breaks out, it can be fatal.

Moreover, severe headache followed by coma is a dangerous sign for patients with hypertension.

Things have their priorities, so we must go to Zhu Biao first.

Du Tongli also knew that the situation was urgent, so he didn't say anything more and took the lead and ran forward.

After running two steps, Chen Jingke thought of something, stopped and said to Du Tongli:

"Arrange a few people to guard the palace gate, and when King Zhou arrives, let him go to the Queen."

Du Tongli suddenly realized and quickly gave orders.

Afterwards, the two of them rushed to the Qianqing Palace. When they arrived at the door, they broke in without even having time to report.

Zhu Xiongying had been waiting here for a long time. Seeing him barge in, he did not blame him but said:

"Jing Ke, you're finally here...what happened to your head?"

Chen Jingke covered his head with one hand and said, "I just fell down accidentally, it's okay. How is your majesty?"

As he spoke, he looked towards the imperial doctors.

The leader was Zheng Liangqi, the director of the Imperial Medical Bureau. He was looking very worried at the moment, and when he saw Chen Jingke, he felt like he had seen a savior.

He hurried forward and told him about Zhu Biao's situation.

Fever, occasional mild cramps, dry lips...

The more Chen Jingke listened, the heavier his heart felt. Could it be that he had a stroke?
It would be fine if it was just high blood pressure, but if it really turned into a stroke or other complications, it would be troublesome.

However, he had seen many storms and waves before, so he did not panic at all and said:
"Have you taken any medicine?"

Zheng Liangqi hesitated for a moment before whispering, "No... We don't know the details of your Majesty, so we dare not use medicine casually..."

As she said this, she lowered her head in shame, not daring to look at him.

The other imperial doctors also turned their heads away, pretending to be busy.

How could Chen Jingke not know what they were planning? He saw the problem was serious, but he didn't dare to take action to treat it, and wanted to wait for him to come and take over.

He did not blame Zheng Liangqi and others. If he were in their place, he would probably make the same choice.

If anything goes wrong, it will be a serious crime for the three Yi tribes.

Why not wait for a more experienced doctor to come, which can not only ensure the patient's safety but also reduce your own guilt.

Taking a deep breath, he said, "Purple Snow Pill, double the dosage with warm water."

Zixuedan comes from Taiping Huimin Hejijufang and is very effective for high fever fainting, convulsions, dry mouth and dry lips.

One of the three treasures of traditional Chinese medicine, an excellent emergency medicine.

It was exactly what Zhu Biao was experiencing at the time.

Seeing that he did not expose them, Zheng Liangqi and others were very grateful.

And with a backbone, they became more efficient and could do things like fetching and feeding medicine in one go.

On the other side, Zhu Xiongying had also listened to Du Tongli's account of the whole process and knew why Chen Jingke was injured.

I was deeply touched.

But he didn't say anything, but walked up and whispered:
"How is my father?"

Chen Jingke just sighed heavily and didn't give any answer.

But that's enough.

Zhu Xiongying's expression also became extremely solemn.

The atmosphere at the scene seemed to freeze, and several imperial doctors were trembling in their hearts.

Unexpectedly, the situation was more serious than they imagined. Fortunately, they did not act rashly just now, otherwise...

After Zhu Biao took the medicine, Chen Jingke took out a silver needle, pierced Zhu Biao's earlobe and carefully let the blood out.

Bloodletting therapy is indeed effective for high blood pressure.

However, this method is very dangerous and Chen Jingke will not use it easily.

But now Zhu Biao is in critical condition and he has to use it.

Because he was concentrating on bleeding, he had no time to cover his forehead.

The handkerchief that was blocking the wound fell off, and the wound that had not yet healed opened again, and blood flowed down the cheek.

Soon, a small area on his face and the front of his clothes was stained red.

Others did not dare to remind him for fear of affecting his operation.

It was Zhu Xiongying who took out his handkerchief and covered the wound from the side.

Chen Jingke said, "It's inconvenient. Find a piece of cloth to tie it up."

Without Zhu Xiongying's instructions, Zheng Liangqi came over with a bandage and carefully bandaged it for him.

After that, everyone watched him operate quietly, and even their breathing became cautious, for fear of affecting him.

Chen Jingke was afraid that bleeding too much at one time would cause other sequelae, so he always controlled the amount of bleeding.

It took about a quarter of an hour to put in a cupful of liquid, and then it stopped.

Zhu Biao was examined again in detail and the previous diagnosis was confirmed: he had an outbreak of hypertension...with a high probability of complications.

However, due to the lack of inspection equipment, it is impossible to determine what type it is and how serious it is.

But no matter which one it is, the consequences are serious.

He still said nothing, turned and walked aside, and Zhu Xiongying followed him.

Other imperial doctors also wanted to follow, but were stopped by Zheng Liangqi.

The imperial doctors then realized that following over would be courting death, so they quickly retreated.

After walking to the side, Zhu Xiongying asked, "What exactly happened?"

Chen Jingke shook his head and said, "There is no danger to his life, but there is a high probability that he will not be able to handle government affairs normally."

Zhu Xiongying heaved a sigh of relief and kept saying, "Alive... It's good that you're okay, it's good that you're okay..."

As for the inability to handle government affairs normally... the royal family was prepared for this and there is nothing to say.

As long as people are alive, everything is fine.

Moreover, under the current circumstances, if anything happens to Zhu Biao, Empress Ma will be in trouble.

The Royals couldn't afford to lose both of them at once.

Chen Jingke patted his shoulder to comfort himself.

It was a subconscious move on his part, and Zhu Xiongying did not dodge, it looked normal.

But others were watching with their eyelids twitching. Is Anping Hou tired of living? How dare you pat the prince's shoulder?

Chen Jingke ignored their shock and said to Zheng Liangqi:
"I'm going to go to the Queen's place. Please keep an eye on His Majesty and inform me if there are any changes."

Zheng Liangqi and others naturally didn't want him to leave, but they didn't dare to dissuade him, so they could only agree to it.

After that, Chen Jingke hurried all the way to Zhu's bedroom.

After arriving at the place, they found that Zhu Su was indeed there, giving acupuncture to Empress Ma.

Old Zhu was pacing back and forth anxiously. When he saw Chen Jingke come in, he stopped and wanted to ask something.

As soon as I looked up, I saw the wound on his forehead and the bloodstains on his face and clothes.

This startled him and he asked, "What happened to your head?"

Chen Jingke replied, "It's okay, I just fell. Your Majesty is stable for the time being, you don't have to worry too much."

Old Zhu was with others, so he naturally heard the hidden meaning in his words and said in a deep voice:

"What's the specific situation?"

Chen Jingke replied: "An outbreak of high blood pressure may cause a stroke."

"This is just speculation now. We have to wait until His Majesty wakes up before we can say anything."

Old Zhu felt extremely heavy-hearted, as he naturally knew the consequences of a stroke.

Even if the disease is cured, it will leave serious sequelae, which basically means that the government affairs will not be handled.

To put it bluntly, this emperor's time has basically come to an end.

Although I knew this day would come, I didn't expect it to come so early and so suddenly.

But fortunately, his life was saved.

Otherwise... he looked back at the unconscious Ma Niangniang... we will lose the two most important people at the same time.

He didn't dare to think about the consequences.

Fortunately... Fortunately... At least I'm alive.

It’s not a big problem if he can’t be emperor anymore, Xiongying is already talented enough to shoulder this important responsibility.

Chen Jingke comforted Zhu Yuanzhang again, and seeing that there was nothing wrong with his mentality, he couldn't help but admire that he was indeed worthy of being the Hongwu Emperor.

Come to think of it, his experiences in his previous life were much worse than this, but he didn't suffer a mental breakdown.

Now this matter is really nothing to him.

Just then, Zhu Su finished treating Empress Ma and walked over.

Seeing the wound on Chen Jingke's forehead, he was also stunned for a moment, and then asked the reason.

Chen Jingke did not explain much, just said that he fell accidentally.

In fact, he didn't need to explain, everyone could guess why he was injured.

Explaining too much would make it seem too deliberate.

Then he asked about Empress Ma's condition, and Old Zhu also came over with the same concern.

Zhu Su explained the situation in detail, which was similar to what Chen Jingke had guessed.

He was in poor health to begin with, and excessive grief caused him to fall into a coma, but the problem is not serious at the moment.

"I have already given my mother an injection. I will give her a dose of tranquilizer later so that she can have a good sleep."

"You can wake up tomorrow."

"But we can't let her be immersed in grief anymore...her body can't take it."

Old Zhu smiled bitterly and said, "We all know that, but Mu Ying was brought up by her, and they are as close as blood. How could she not be sad?"

This is indeed an unsolvable problem.

Chen Jingke said: "Prince Xining is just seriously ill, maybe there is still hope... I will leave for Yunnan now to see if I can get a glimmer of hope for his survival."

Duke Xining is Mu Ying. Several years ago, he was promoted to Duke and given the title of Xining for his merits.

This certainly does not mean that Chen Jingke has changed his mind and wants to go to Yunnan.

Instead, it was to remind Zhu not to forget Mu Ying, and it was also a response to Zhu's previous order.

In fact, he knew very well that under the current circumstances, Lao Zhu would definitely not let him go to Yunnan.

As expected, Old Zhu stopped him and said, "Forget it. The palace needs you more right now. Let's send someone else over."

Zhu Su's heart moved, and he said, "I'll go."

Lao Zhu hesitated: "This..."

He naturally hoped that Zhu Su would stay as well, as one more person would mean more strength.

But the situation on Mu Ying's side was also very critical, and Zhu Su was obviously a more suitable candidate.

After all, he is the second best doctor in the Ming Dynasty and is also a prince.

It would be best if Mu Ying could be saved. If not, then we will just host his funeral.

The standards are sufficient for a prince to preside over the funeral.

The key point is that the presence of Prince Zhu Su can, to a certain extent, prevent unrest in Yunnan due to the death of Mu Ying.

When it comes to major issues, Lao Zhu is very rational.

After only a slight hesitation, he agreed to Zhu Su's request and allowed him to go to Yunnan.

He also sent Zhu Su to bring an imperial edict, ordering Mu Chun to take over Mu Ying's position and continue to guard Yunnan.

Regardless of whether Mu Ying can be saved or not, the appointment will be made.

The difference is that if Mu Ying can be saved, he will be brought back to Luoyang for recuperation; if he cannot be saved, his coffin will be brought back for burial.

Mu Chun is Mu Ying's eldest son. He followed his father in battles since he was young, and later assisted Mu Ying in guarding Yunnan.

His ability and prestige are sufficient for this position.

The key is that the royal family trusts him very much.

Zhu Su did not delay for a moment and set off for Yunnan overnight.

The news that Empress Ma and Zhu Biao were both unconscious soon spread outside the palace.

For a time, people in the government and the country were in panic.

No one was afraid of losing their backbone. After all, the emperor was still there and the crown prince had already been the de facto regent.

There is no shortage of people in charge.

What everyone is afraid of is that now that these two are gone, who can still persuade the emperor?

Moreover, after losing two of his closest relatives at the same time, would the emperor lose his mind?
That afternoon, important ministers such as Li Shanchang, Xu Da, and Tang He, as well as central government officials such as Qiu Guang'an, came to the outside of the palace to ask for a meeting.

Zhu Yuanzhang met with Li Shanchang, Xu Da and others, but asked Zhu Xiongying to meet with key central officials such as Qiu Guangan.

Everything seems normal, but we are all old foxes and can see some clues from this arrangement.

The retired emperor met with the old ministers and asked the crown prince to meet the ministers currently in power. This was an intentional attempt to push the crown prince to the forefront.

It means that the emperor's condition is more serious than imagined.

As for how serious it was, they didn't dare to think about it.

But there is a high probability that he will not be able to serve as a director in the short term.

Facts soon proved that their guess was correct. The prince took several key officials to see the unconscious Zhu Biao.

He also asked Zheng Liangqi and others to report the situation to them in detail.

This is actually a fixed procedure...When the emperor is ill, the prime minister must be present at the first opportunity to confirm his condition.

Then decide what to do next.

Not only did they have to visit, but several prime ministers also had to take turns guarding the emperor to prevent anyone from harming him.

Of course, it is also for everyone to deal with the situation in time when the emperor dies.

These will all be recorded in history, indicating that the emperor fell ill naturally and no one was behind it.

If this step is missing, just wait.

That's how the candle shadow and axe sound came about.

Anyone who dares to stop the prime minister from seeing the sick emperor will suffer the consequences, which will definitely be highlighted in history books.

The Ming Dynasty did not have a prime minister, but it had a cabinet and six ministers...

This power shall be exercised by the senior members of the cabinet.

Zhu Xiongying took them to see the unconscious Zhu Biao in order to prove his innocence.

Although everyone knew that the royal trio loved each other and the emperor was still alive, it was impossible for anyone to attack the emperor.

But the process still has to go on.

There is no need to leave a small tail for your family in the history books.

On the other hand, Zhu Yuanzhang did not use so many empty words to Li Shanchang, Xu Da and others, and said bluntly:
"Biao'er may have to rest for a long time."

Everyone's heart sank, and Tang He asked worriedly, "Is your majesty's illness so serious?"

"Lord Chen has no solution?"

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said, "If it weren't for him, I'm afraid... But fortunately, after his rescue, his life is not in danger for the time being."

Then he looked at everyone and said, "From now on, military affairs will be temporarily managed by Xiongying. You must assist him well."
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It was impossible for the ministers to stay in the palace for long. According to the rules, one person was left behind to guard Zhu Biao, and the others left the palace to guard the various government offices.

Outside the palace gate, many ministers had already gathered, waiting for news.

When they saw the important central officials coming out, they all surrounded him.

Qiu Guangan and the others naturally knew what to say and what not to say, and they just told everyone that the queen was in good health.

Your Majesty's old illness has relapsed and he needs to rest for now.

By order of the Supreme Emperor, military and national affairs are temporarily supervised by the Crown Prince.

Don't worry, just go back to work.

Upon hearing the news, the ministers finally breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as Empress Ma and the Emperor are still alive, it's fine. As for the Crown Prince as Regent... hasn't the Crown Prince always been Regent in the Ming Dynasty?

So everyone dispersed.

The next day, Empress Ma woke up first.

Originally, everyone didn't want her to know about Zhu Biao, but because of who she was, when she found that Zhu Biao didn't come when she woke up, she guessed that something had happened to him.

Seeing that they could no longer hide the truth, everyone had no choice but to tell her the truth.

Before she could cry, Chen Jingke gritted his teeth and said:
"Your Highness, you must take good care of yourself. If anything happens to you, His Majesty will not be able to hold on."

Sure enough, after hearing this, Empress Ma stopped crying, as she was about to shed tears.

"I know, don't worry, I'll be fine."

"Come on, take me to see Biao'er."

(End of this chapter)