Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 407 Unresolved

"Laizhan, why didn't you discuss this with me before doing it on your own?"

After leaving the Qianqing Palace, Empress Dowager Zhou specifically called Zhang Luan over and started scolding him as if she was teaching her own nephew.

Zhang Luan was speechless after hearing this.

I am your son's attending physician. Now that I have saved him and he is fully awake, you actually blame me for treating your son? Aunt, we must be reasonable!

Queen Mother Zhou asked, "Why didn't you tell me you had a solution yesterday? Why did you have to wait until I left, and then wait until today to take action? Are you hiding something from me?"

"This one……"

Only then did Zhang Luan realize that Empress Dowager Zhou did not blame him for saving the emperor.

But when it comes to saving lives, the timing of using the medicine is a bit unusual.

The emperor was unconscious for not just one hour, but for two days. The timing of Zhang Luan's rescue seemed a bit strange, or even delayed. Moreover, when he met the Queen Mother Zhou yesterday, he never mentioned that he had a solution.

Of course, Zhang Luan could not directly tell Empress Dowager Zhou that he got the prescription from his son, but then again, could it be that Empress Dowager Zhou really didn't know about this?
After all, Chen Gui, who helped to convey the message, was Empress Dowager Zhou's man.

Zhang Luan thought about this and sighed, "Some medicines need to be considered repeatedly, and if the time is not right, giving the patient the medicine rashly may... backfire. And this medicine has a lot of side effects on people with liver disease."

Empress Dowager Zhou frowned and asked, "Are you saying that the emperor's condition is not improving, and that his awakening is just... an illusion?"

“That… you could say that.”

Zhang Luan said helplessly.

"Then it's even more meaningless for you to do this!"

Queen Mother Zhou said coldly, "You should have discussed this with me in advance. Do you know what effect it will have on the Crown Prince if you let the Emperor wake up like this?
"I always thought you were quite intelligent, but why do you make mistakes so often? Or have you ignored the interests of the prince for your own future?"

After hearing this, Zhang Luan finally understood everything.

It seems that the old lady in front of him still blames him for saving the emperor.

If I don't help but watch your son die, everyone will be happy, right?

Queen Mother Zhou said, "Tell me what you think."

Zhang Luan thought, luckily Li Zisheng helped me analyze it and let me know my son’s brilliance. Now I finally have something to say to make up for myself.

Zhang Luan said, "Queen Mother, is this the case? Yesterday's events seemed to have gone smoothly, but the Crown Prince's reputation is still not good enough, and the court officials are not convinced, so something unexpected may happen.

"And your majesty has always hoped that the prince can stabilize the court and live up to his trust...hasn't the prince done that now?"

Queen Mother Zhou nodded and said, "What you said does make some sense. The Emperor is now truly relieved about the Crown Prince. There is nothing to complain about...

"The prince is really outstanding, but he has been an orphan since childhood and lacks love. I don't know if this will affect his future power. In the past, he could accept the cold words from others and always treated people with the best manners. At least for now, the emperor will be relieved to hand over the country to him."

Zhang Luan smiled and continued, "In the past, when the Crown Prince was in Wenhua Palace, most of the officials in the court were perfunctory. I think this time as the Regent will be no exception. Now that His Majesty has woken up and supports him, I believe the Crown Prince will be able to better deter those civil and military officials."

"Who among the scoundrels in the court dares not to obey my grandson?" Queen Mother Zhou glanced at Zhang Luan and asked with a sneer, "So you have good intentions?"

"I dare not. I have always tried my best."

Zhang Luan quickly humbled himself.

Queen Mother Zhou sighed, "Alright, why are you so reserved in front of me, your aunt? I can see that the prince is really good to your girl. Your girl has a spiritual aura and is someone who can help the prince do great things... But I don't want you to be too scheming, otherwise everyone in the court will be on guard against you... Do you know what I'm saying?"

Zhang Luan said helplessly: "My nephew understands that this abuse of power by an external relative has always been taboo in every dynasty."

"You know that and still take the initiative?"

Queen Mother Zhou said angrily, "If you have any ideas, you can tell me and I will stand up for you. Now it's good..."

Speaking of this, Queen Mother Zhou even looked regretful.

Perhaps Queen Mother Zhou felt that if her own son died, she could at least preside over the government and become an important figure in the court.

This will be a glorious moment that she will never have the chance to enjoy in her life.

After all, when her son ascended the throne, it was her husband's wife, Queen Dowager Qian, who presided over the ceremony. Her son was already an adult at the time and was independent without any issues regarding succession, so there was little she could participate in.

But things are different now.

The Crown Prince Zhu Youtang is just a paper puppet for now, and often times he needs her, as a grandmother, to take charge of the situation. More importantly... her daughter-in-law is not good enough.

She was the woman with the most say in the whole court. She didn't expect her son to wake up suddenly. It was as if the power she had obtained suddenly flew away. She should have been happy, but she couldn't be happy at all. She was not disappointed either. She felt extremely complicated at the moment, so she vented all her anger on Zhang Luan.

But after talking with Zhang Luan, she realized that she might be overthinking it. At least this nephew was very capable and it was all just her imagination.

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……

Then the Qianqing Palace and its surroundings fell into silence again.

Zhu Jianshen's condition did not really improve. His mind was clearer, but he would still be confused occasionally and spoke unclearly several times. As a result, after all this ordeal, he was only really clear-headed for the entire day, from morning to night, and fell asleep again at nightfall.

This time no one dared to disturb him, and others didn't know whether the emperor was in a coma or really asleep. Anyway, the emperor had already woken up and had basically explained everything he needed to say, so they couldn't expect too much. In addition, "Dr. Zhang" had not said anything, so no one dared to go in and try to wake the emperor up.

"Laizhan, is your method still useful? Do you want to...try it again?"

Li Zisheng sat there, yawning continuously, and couldn't help asking.

Zhang Luan shook his head: "It's better not to... Taking that medicine will also have consequences."

"Ah."

Li Zisheng nodded, "Then tell me, when will His Majesty wake up?"

"I don't know." Zhang Luan answered simply.

"Why don't you go in and take a look? No one dares to disturb you now. Maybe it's just you...you can come and go freely, and no one can control you."

Li Zisheng looked at Zhang Luan, whose expression was calm, and the more he looked, the more he felt something was wrong.

Others who are deeply trusted by the emperor, even have the opportunity to face the emperor alone, and can grasp the emperor's mood, will definitely try every means to seek benefits for themselves.

Zhang Luan was like an idler, guarding a treasure trove but doing nothing.

Zhang Luan smiled faintly and said, "Don't force it too much."

Li Zisheng frowned upon hearing this and said, "Laizhan, I see that you are quite decisive and often do extraordinary things. Take the matter of awakening His Majesty, for example. No one in the world would have thought that you had this skill.

"Normally when I come to my outer house and meet those beauties... I've never seen you avoid them. What's the matter? Now the beauties have been sent to your room, and everything has been prepared for you, just waiting for you to enter the room, but you give up first?"

"Cough cough cough..."

Zhang Luan couldn't help coughing.

I thought to myself, what kind of analogy is this?
Are you laughing at me?
At this time, Wei Tai came over and asked, "You two, don't you want to go in and see His Majesty? It's getting late, and everyone says that this patient is most afraid of staying overnight. Should you do something?"

Li Zisheng said, "Eunuch Wei, what does this have to do with me? I am just waiting for news... For matters like curing the disease, I still have to ask Zhang Taichang's opinion."

Zhang Luan raised his hand and said, "Please be patient for now. Eunuch Wei, can you have something to eat? I'm so hungry that I feel dizzy."

Wei Tai was shocked. He slapped his forehead and said repeatedly: "Oh, oh, look at what was done... How could I forget it? No one prepared food? Come, come quickly! We can't neglect Zhang Taichang! How do you do things? If Zhang Taichang gets into trouble, who will diagnose your majesty?"

Having said that, Wei Tai went to arrange the meals.

Li Zisheng glanced at Wei Tai's hurried back and sighed, "I still have to follow you to have food, otherwise I will starve in the palace."

……

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Have a good meal.

Zhang Luan finally mustered up the strength to go into the inner hall and show himself to the emperor.

When he came out again, Zhang Luan shook his head slightly: "His Majesty is still resting, so don't disturb him too much. You should still use the medicine you gave him before. But it would be best to wait until His Majesty wakes up before using it."

"Then... when will Your Majesty wake up?" Wei Tai asked.

Li Zisheng said: "Eunuch Wei, everyone cares about this matter, but some things are beyond human control."

Wei Tai said helplessly: "If not Zhang Taichang, who else should I ask?"

Zhang Luan said: "Wait a moment."

At midnight, the eunuch came out and said, "Your Majesty has woken up."

Then Zhang Luan and Wei Tai walked inside at the same time. Li Zisheng knew very well that the emperor had woken up and he could not enter without being summoned, so he could only wait outside.

After Zhang Luan and Wei Tai entered, they found that Zhu Jianshen was in a bad condition again. He sat there slumped with his eyes dull, but he was not confused. He just held his forehead and said repeatedly: "I feel so uncomfortable... so uncomfortable..."

"Your Majesty, will you have dinner?"

Weitai asked nervously.

Zhu Jianshen shook his head: "No appetite."

Zhang Luan said: "Your Majesty, you should take the medicine first."

Zhu Jianshen said: "Then take the medicine first."

Zhu Jianshen then took the medicine and lay down again.

The whole process of being awake lasted only a quarter of an hour, and then the emperor fell into a deep sleep again.

After Zhang Luan checked the emperor's physical condition, Wei Tai asked, "Zhang Taichang, what do you think is going on?"

"That's what liver disease is like. Your appetite is very poor."

Zhang Luan said, "But your majesty's body should indeed be properly nourished. As for how to use it, I haven't found it yet. It depends on your majesty... when your body can get better."

Wei Tai suddenly thought of something and said in panic, "Your Majesty has not gone to the toilet these two days."

Zhang Luan was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I... can't really explain why."

The two of them came out together and took a breath in front of the palace gate, only to see Concubine Shao standing in front of the Qianqing Palace gate at some point, waiting there.

"My Lady, what are you doing?"

Wei Tai hurried over to inquire.

Concubine Shao said, "I heard that Your Majesty has woken up, and I want to go in and visit him."

Wei Tai said helplessly: "Your Majesty has not summoned me. If I had the slightest intention, I would have spoken out. Please forgive me, Your Majesty, and don't embarrass us."

Concubine Shao looked at Zhang Luan standing at the entrance of the palace, her eyes suddenly turned red for no reason, and she actually bowed respectfully to Zhang Luan, then turned around and walked away surrounded by palace maids.

Li Zisheng came over and watched the backs of Concubine Shao and her entourage as they left together with Zhang Luan and Wei Tai.

Zhang Luan asked, "What's this for?"

Li Zisheng said: "It is not wrong for the Imperial Concubine to come to visit you as she is concerned about your Majesty's condition. But it is also true that your Majesty did not summon her to see you.

"Everyone is anxious. You can't just come uninvited just because she's a concubine, right? Do you still want to follow the rules?"

(End of this chapter)