Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 129: Respect First (Subscription Request)

Almost at the same time.

Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Jianshen was in a state of unrest and paced back and forth in the hall from time to time. Then he sat back at his desk and stared blankly at the thick memorials.

Imperial physician Zhong Lan came quickly under the guidance of Qin Chang.

Qin Chang, who was walking in front, had a look of joy on his face. Before he even got close, he shouted, "Your Majesty, good news, good news... The queen's illness has improved a lot. She just had her meal and can even walk. Her face has become more rosy and she looks good."

"is it?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jianshen hurriedly stood up from behind the desk and even knocked over a pen holder on the table.

The young eunuch standing nearby hurried to help clean up.

Zhu Jianshen walked up to Zhonglan and asked, "Zhongqing, please tell me quickly, has the disease been completely cured?"

"That's how it should be."

Zhong Lan said hesitantly, "But... the liver and spleen disease will take at least several months to treat. During this period, you still need to rest carefully, otherwise..."

Zhu Jianshen heaved a long sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "So, the big crisis has passed, and all that's left is to slowly recuperate?"

Zhong Lan first glanced at Tan Chang, then said helplessly: "Yeah."

He didn't say it explicitly, as if he had to muster up the courage to say just one word.

"A generous reward."

Zhu Jianshen was delighted and said loudly, "The Imperial Hospital is full of experts in medicine, how could they not be able to cure Wan Shi's illness? In the future, you should take good care of my beloved concubine. I will not forget your contribution."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhonglan bowed quickly.

Qin Chang reminded him, "Your Majesty, tomorrow is the day when the Crown Prince will select his concubine. Everything has been arranged. After noon tomorrow, the matter will be officially settled."

Zhu Jianshen was originally very concerned about his son's marriage, after all, it involved congratulating Concubine Wan Guifei, but now that he heard that his beloved concubine's condition had begun to improve, he immediately lost interest and waved his hand, saying, "Let's see how it's arranged."

All my servants have successfully overcome the difficulties, and I don't expect anything to happen after the East Palace gets married. Don't come and cause trouble when I'm happy.

get out!

Wait until Tan Chang took Zhong Lan out of the Qianqing Palace.

Zhong Lan hurriedly explained, "Eunuch Tan, Madam Wan's condition has improved today, but she is far from fully recovered. Isn't it too early to say such things now?"

Qin Chang asked in surprise: "Didn't the people from your Imperial Hospital say that the catastrophe has passed and all that's left is to slowly recuperate?"

"This……"

Zhong Lan hesitated for a while before saying, "Liver and spleen diseases are different from other diseases. It is really difficult to guess with common sense, and the danger is also difficult to predict.

"I just hope God will bless you."

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Early the next morning.

Li Zisheng was still sorting out his court robes.

Pang Qing stood beside him and told him the truth about the news that had spread from the palace early in the morning.

"What kind of explanation is this? Madam Wan's condition has improved significantly? What did the people in the Imperial Hospital say? Is she out of danger and just waiting to recover?"

When Li Zisheng said this, he even stopped the work in his hands.

Pang Qing said, "I don't know for now. I will send someone to the Imperial Hospital to find out the truth later... But it seems that Madam Wan's condition has improved. If Madam Wan really recovers, or if it just drags on like this without any improvement, it will not be a good thing for you, the Taoist priest."

"Look at what you are saying? Am I a vicious person who must go against the Heavenly Family?"

Li Zisheng shook his head and chuckled.

Pang Qing asked tentatively, "Your Majesty's secret dealings with the Crown Prince may not be tolerated by Empress Wan... Besides, as long as she is alive, she will find ways to make Your Majesty change the crown prince, which will at least make Your Majesty's previous efforts go to waste."

Li Zisheng then rearranged his clothes, his face darkened, and he said in a cold voice: "Do you think it is so easy for Ming Dynasty to replace the Crown Prince?
"The royal family is indifferent to the crown prince, but they are still hesitant to change the crown prince, fearing that it will cause gossip. If the crown prince gets married and has the support of the ministers in the court, it will be difficult to change the crown prince again...

"Huh? Where is Lai Zhan? Why hasn't anyone arrived yet?"

Pang Qing said, "We sent someone to his house to welcome him early in the morning. He should be on his way now. Do you want to talk to him before entering the palace?" "Of course."

Li Zisheng said solemnly, "Clean up the front hall. I will meet Zhang Laizhan there. This matter may all depend on him."

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Zhang Luan took Zhang Yanling to visit Li Zi provincial government in the early morning with great trepidation.

When they arrived at the gate of Li's house, the father and son got off the carriage, and Zhang Luan kept rubbing his hands.

Zhang Yanling didn't know whether his father did this because it was too cold or because he was nervous, but Zhang Luan looked very abnormal today.

"Dad, Mom asked you to drink two more bowls of ginger soup before leaving, but you ignored me... Can you handle this now?"

Zhang Yanling asked with concern.

Zhang Luan stiffened his neck and said, "It's already this late, what's there for an old man like me to care about? Your mother is always talking nonsense and never does anything serious... Son, you can't learn from her. You are a reader of sage books, don't be superstitious!"

When Zhang Yanling heard this, he could only laugh.

superstitious?

Aren’t you just superstitious that there is a powerful person behind me who can predict everything?

Besides, speaking of studying, you're just talking about it, why don't you find a teacher for me?

But I think whether to study or not is not important to the overall situation. Who cares at this moment?
Let’s settle my sister’s marriage first!
Zhang Yanling asked, "Dad, did you remember everything I taught you before?"

Zhang Luan continued to rub his hands, and said anxiously: "I'm still thinking about it... I'm now thinking about the tone of my speech and the choice of words when I see Minister Li later... It's not about what you say, but what Minister Li will ask, or what he wants to know.

"No matter how well prepared I am, if he questions me after I go in, I will be nervous and say something nonsense, which will easily reveal my flaws. Won't I be exposed then?"

"Dad, you are totally worrying too much."

Zhang Yanling tried to dispel Zhang Luan's nervousness with a relaxed smile, "Think about it, if Li Zisheng didn't trust you, why would he invite you here?
"Besides, you have accurately predicted the destiny twice before. That is unprecedented foresight. Even if he wants to question it, what qualifications does he have?"

Zhang Luan mocked, "Hey, you are calmer than me. If that's the case, go ahead."

Zhang Yanling spread his hands and said, "I really want to go, but my age doesn't allow it... Will Minister Li believe me when I go in? But you, Dad, have gained a huge reputation through the previous two prophecies. Do you remember what I told you before?"

Zhang Luan panted and said, "That's why I'm worried. I think what you said before is very reasonable. Right now, I'm not in power, your sister is not the Crown Princess, and it's still uncertain whether she can enter the East Palace and become the mistress. My value to Minister Li is limited to being able to figure out the mysteries of heaven and disasters."

"I'm glad that father knows it." Zhang Yanling said.

"Alas! If today's matter fails and your sister is not chosen as the Crown Princess, it is uncertain whether there will be anyone to take care of our family in the capital in the future. Perhaps we should not have waded into this muddy water from the beginning. It will be too late to regret it now!"

Zhang Luan said with emotion.

Seeing his father start to hesitate again, Zhang Yanling could not help but give him a hard push and said, "It's too late to back down now. Look, that Pang Da butler is here again. Father, don't show your fear. Just go in and do what I say... Remember, remember!"

"I know, I know. Just wait outside. I can go through this dangerous place by myself. I can't let you get involved."

Zhang Luan immediately showed a determined attitude and strode towards Pang Qing who was coming out of the door.

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"It's too early. Lord Shen hasn't come yet. He will keep an eye on any movement in the palace. Once the result of the selection of concubines in the Eastern Palace is known, he will inform you immediately. Mr. Zhang, maybe you can stay in the Li Mansion and wait. Usually, when there is news, we will know it earlier than other places."

Pang Qing was very polite to Zhang Luan.

Putting aside the fact that Zhang Luan is now relied upon by Li Zisheng, the fact that Zhang Luan's daughter has entered the final three for the selection of the Crown Princess means that even if she is not chosen as the principal wife, she may still stay in the Eastern Palace. And with Li Zisheng's care, Zhang Luan's daughter will most likely be able to "come from behind and win."

The Zhang Jiansheng in front of him might be the father of the imperial concubine, or even the grandfather of the future emperor's grandson or the crown prince. This status was incomparable to someone like him who relied on Li Zisheng's protection.

Zhang Luan said cautiously: "I'd better go back and wait... Tell Minister Li about the matter, and then I'll go back."

"hehe."

Pang Qing seemed to notice Zhang Luan's nervousness. His calm attitude made him feel that Zhang Luan was honest and trustworthy.

Because Pang Qing has met too many people.

Those who claimed to be "superiors" or "half-immortals" all put on airs when they arrived at Li's residence. Only Zhang Luan looked like a normal person.

The key point is that the two secrets that Zhang Luan predicted previously were both fulfilled. With the support of successful cases, no matter what attitude he makes, he will be regarded as "hidden power".

(End of this chapter)