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Chapter 705: Fetal Qi (Part )

After taking the pregnancy-preserving medicine, Jiang Shaohua quickly fell into a deep sleep.

Imperial Physician Sun stayed by the dragon bed without leaving.

Sun Zelan was better at surgery, but when it came to the ability to diagnose and prescribe medicine, Imperial Doctor Sun was more skilled and experienced. With Imperial Doctor Sun watching over them, Sun Zelan and Chen Jinyu left the dormitory.

Both of them had lived in the Nanyang Palace since childhood and were familiar with each other.

Sun Zelan asked in a low voice: "Why is the emperor so angry that he even lost his pregnancy?"

Jiang Shaohua usually does not show her emotions, and is very shrewd. The court is in chaos, and the harem is in turmoil, but Jiang Shaohua has dealt with it all. What could have made Her Majesty the Empress so angry that she had a miscarriage?
Chen Jinyu sighed and told the story of the rebellion of the Yuzhou army.

When Sun Zelan heard that fifty of his personal guards had died in an ambush at the Yuzhou military camp, he felt as if he had been cut by a sharp blade, and bled profusely: "I will not be able to appease the hatred in my heart unless I kill these rebels."

Chen Jinyu's eyes also turned red: "That's right. In the military camp, there is also Zhao Wu who abandoned the city at the border that day, and Zheng Chen who has escaped from the capital for several months. Such serious threats must not be left behind."

Sun Zelan frowned and whispered, "I'm afraid the Empress Dowager will stir up trouble."

"Someone has been sent to deliver the message, but was blocked by Chen Changshi." Chen Jinyu sighed, "Just wait and see! The Empress Dowager will never give up. There will be more trouble next. It will not be easy for the Emperor to rest and take care of the baby."

Sun Zelan was also angry: "The emperor's health is important, we can't get angry any more. Whoever makes trouble at this time is trying to harm the emperor! No! From now on, I will stay here and see who dares to disturb the emperor!"

Chen Jinyu gritted his teeth and said, "You're right! I'll be here too, no one can get past me!"

……

Half an hour later, Jingyang Palace indeed sent someone again.

The one who came this time was Eunuch Zhao.

Eunuch Zhao and the emperor have always maintained good relations in private. Chen Jinyu was also polite to Eunuch Zhao: "Eunuch Zhao, the emperor has gone to bed. Please go back to Jingyang Palace to report to the Empress Dowager, and don't send anyone to Zhaohe Palace in the next few days. When the emperor is free, he will go to pay his respects to the Empress Dowager."

Asking about the detailed condition of the emperor's health was a taboo in the palace.

As an old man in the palace, Eunuch Zhao was naturally not stupid enough to ask questions. He just sighed with embarrassment, "The Empress Dowager heard about the rebellion in Yuzhou and got very angry. I'm afraid she won't stop until she sees the emperor today."

Sun Zelan raised his eyebrows, and Chen Jinyu winked at him. Sun Zelan swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue and said in a calm tone: "Eunuch Zhao, this is the reply."

Eunuch Zhao did not insist and left quickly.

An hour later, when it was pitch dark, Eunuch Zhao came again.

Chen Jinyu and Sun Zelan were guarding outside the bedroom door. Song Yuan and a group of imperial guards were also there. They all looked at Eunuch Zhao coldly.

Eunuch Zhao smiled bitterly, and suddenly reached out and slapped himself. The slap was heavy, and with a snap, five bright fingerprints were left.

Chen Jinyu was stunned and looked at Sun Zelan.

Sun Zelan was very hard-hearted and said expressionlessly: "What is Eunuch Zhao doing? Is he trying to use a self-torture tactic?"

Eunuch Zhao had been running around all night, getting scolded in Jingyang Palace and being bullied in Zhaohe Palace. He was quite exhausted.
He sighed deeply: "We are not the kind of people who are bullied by both sides, so Dr. Sun, please stop mocking and ridiculing us."

Sun Zelan raised her eyebrows slightly, and more harsh words were about to burst out.

Chen Jinyu coughed and took over the conversation: "We understand Eunuch Zhao's difficulties. However, the emperor is not feeling well today, so he should not get angry, and he cannot go to Jingyang Palace. Eunuch Zhao, please report this!" Eunuch Zhao had no choice but to sigh and go back.

He never came again after that.

It was not until midnight that news came out from Jingyang Palace.

Eunuch Zhao did not perform his duties well, so he was beaten by the Empress Dowager and his buttocks were almost broken.

Eunuch Zhao had been in the Jingyang Palace for so many years, and he was a well-known figure wherever he went. He held his head high when he entered the Prime Minister's Mansion, and was also treated with courtesy when he arrived at the Zhaohe Palace. This evening's beating had made Eunuch Zhao lose face.

Jiang Shaohua drank the pregnancy-preserving medicine, took a nap, and woke up at this moment. Yin Zhu was carefully serving her some hot porridge.

Chen Jinyu waited until Jiang Shaohua had finished his dinner before whispering, "Eunuch Zhao came twice tonight, but was stopped by me and Dr. Sun. As a result, he was beaten by the Empress Dowager."

Jiang Shaohua gently stroked her bulging belly, soothing her restless daughter through her belly, and said nonchalantly: "The Empress Dowager is killing a chicken for me to see."

Eunuch Zhao favored the Zhaohe Palace and spoke for the emperor everywhere. Empress Dowager Zheng was not a fool and could always sense something. This time, she was angry and anxious. She ignored the years of companionship between master and servant and took out her anger on Eunuch Zhao, and threatened the Zhaohe Palace at the same time.

Chen Jinyu snorted: "Whether Eunuch Zhao is dead or alive, what does it have to do with the emperor? The Empress Dowager thought that this could shock the Zhaohe Palace, but she was really wrong."

Jiang Shaohua said: "Go to Jingyang Palace on my behalf and give Eunuch Zhao some medicine for his injuries."

Chen Jinyu was stunned, but didn't ask any more questions. He responded and went to run errands.

It was already late at night, and the palace was peaceful. The lanterns hanging under the eaves were swaying in the cold wind, flickering.

Holding the medicine, Chen Jinyu entered Jingyang Palace from the corner gate and went to Eunuch Zhao's residence.

Eunuch Zhao was the chief eunuch of Jingyang Palace. His residence was quite spacious and he was served by two young eunuchs.

After being beaten with a stick tonight, Eunuch Zhao lay on the bed, crying and wailing.

Chen Jinyu came to the bedside, presented the wound medicine and the emperor's concern and greetings. Eunuch Zhao was so moved that his face was covered with tears and snot: "My life is worthless, how can it be worth the emperor's concern. When Chen Sheren returns to report, please thank the emperor on my behalf. Tell him that Zhao Jingming is deeply grateful to the emperor for his kindness."

……

These words did not reach Jiang Shaohua's ears in time.

Not long after Chen Jinyu left, Jiang Shaohua fell asleep again.

She was also a mortal, not made of iron, and she had been busy for several months while pregnant. It was like a string that was always taut, and once it was loosened, fatigue would come over her.

When I opened my eyes again, it was already the next day.

It was noon and the sun was shining brightly.

Jiang Shaohua opened his eyes lazily, and a familiar handsome face instantly came into view.

Cui Du hurried back on horseback after receiving the news from the palace. It was about four o'clock in the morning when he arrived at the Showa Hall. He did not sleep and stayed by the bed for several hours.

"Shaohua," Cui Du's eyes were red, and his voice was low and hoarse: "Take good care of yourself, don't tire yourself out or make yourself angry."