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Chapter 114: Women in Medicine
The next day, the morning court session ended, and the warm golden sunlight poured down on the majestic palace. The emperor came to Liuhua Palace for breakfast.

Yunshan asked the Lord Fengyu for a day off today and did not have to go on duty. It was a rare opportunity to steal half a day of leisure in this busy palace life, so she sat in her room, sorting her packed luggage in her hands.

Not long after, a sound of light footsteps was heard. It turned out to be Yunjin coming to call Yunshan.

"Yunshan, the Queen is calling you over."

Yunshan, dressed in her official uniform, hurried to the main hall with a look of respect and a hint of nervousness. The emperor had just finished his meal, and she quickly knelt in formal salute, her voice clear and trembling: "Long live His Majesty."

The palace maid was holding mouthwash to help the emperor rinse his mouth. The emperor took the mouthwash cup, rinsed his mouth slowly, and handed the cup to the palace maid. His voice was calm, but it seemed to carry an invisible pressure. He asked: "Yu'er said, you want to resign?"

Yunshan bowed her head slightly and replied respectfully, "I am willing to use my humble efforts to do my best for the women of the people."

The emperor raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this, and looked her up and down. A faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said teasingly:

"You're getting married soon. If I keep you trapped in the palace on duty, that guy will be terribly worried."

After saying this, his gaze shifted to Lin Yu standing beside him. Lin Yu covered her mouth with her hands and chuckled softly, her eyes filled with tenderness and her cheeks flushed slightly. She echoed, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. When you're newlyweds, I'm sure you won't want to suffer from lovesickness."

"Pen and ink." The emperor's voice was low and full of unquestionable majesty.

Yunjin and Yunshan hurriedly carried the table and carefully arranged the four treasures of the study, then they left.

Lin Yu also washed his hands, picked up the ink stick, and went forward to grind it for the emperor.

The emperor stood up and stood with his hands behind his back for a moment. Then he strode to the table, picked up his brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote the four big characters "Xinglin Jinguo" on the silk paper with vigorous strokes and extraordinary momentum.

After stopping writing, he nodded slightly, left a sentence "This is for you", and left with his hands behind his back and steady steps. His back was straight, with innate dignity and arrogance.

Everyone respectfully saw the emperor off. When the emperor disappeared outside the hall, only the master and his servant were left in the hall.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for getting this imperial calligraphy for me." Yunshan's face was full of gratitude, her eyes sparkling with excitement, and she gently fanned the undried ink on the silk paper.

After carefully putting away the emperor's calligraphy, she came and sat down next to Lin Yu, her eyes slowly wandering across Lin Yu's face. Her expression was quite complicated, with reluctance to leave and deep worry for Lin Yu.

"Your Majesty holds a high position, but you do not monopolize power. His Majesty is currently in great favor, and you have an heir. Under your meticulous care, the two princes are growing stronger day by day. The Second Prince's complexion is much better than when he first arrived at Liuhua Palace."

Yunshan said, and looked at Yunjin again.

"Yun Jin has always been meticulous and meticulous, and has never made a mistake in managing Liuhua Palace. She is also kind and doesn't like to stir up trouble. She gets along well with everyone, and even towards Concubine Yang, she is always respectful and never speaks carelessly in front of outsiders. I am far inferior to her in this respect."

"Aunt Zhuang is also an old lady in the palace. She is knowledgeable, popular, and kind-hearted. She knows everything about the palace. Having experienced two dynasties, she has long been indifferent to life and death. She is an extremely stable person."

"Logically, I shouldn't have anything to worry about. But my lady, please don't blame me for being too talkative. Today, please treat me as someone who has never seen the world. Even if what I say is outrageous, I must say it."

Seeing Yunshan's nervous expression, Lin Yu's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, but then he smiled gently and said softly, "It's okay. If you have any concerns, just tell me." Yunjin stood up and cautiously opened the door to check. After confirming that no one was there, he closed the door again, his movements swift and neat. "There's no one outside the hall."

Yunshan took a deep breath and said slowly, "My Lady, there's only one thing I'm worried about, and that's your inner balance."

"Balance?" Lin Yu looked puzzled, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, and her eyes were full of confusion.

"Your Majesty, our journey has been smooth, despite some obstacles. That day, Concubine Cui discussed the art of checks and balances with me, and I began to ponder this a little more."

"You and Concubine Cui are equally powerful, checking each other, and with Concubine Yang and Concubine Bianliang sharing the responsibilities of the palace, the situation in the harem is balanced, which is excellent."

"Since the Second Prince came into your family, his food, clothing, and other expenses have been almost the same as those of the First Prince. You treat them equally, and the two of you are brothers in a friendly and respectful relationship."

"But, Your Majesty, is it possible to find a balance in your feelings for His Majesty?"

"You regard His Majesty as your husband, but His Majesty is ultimately a monarch first and a husband second. Kings have always been suspicious of each other, and today is no exception." Yunshan became more and more excited as she spoke, her eyes full of worry.

After hearing this, Lin Yu's expression changed slightly. He lowered his head, a trace of loneliness and helplessness flashed in his eyes, and he said softly:

"Because of His Majesty's suspicion of the Lin family, I once felt cold in my heart, but when it comes to love, once you are deeply involved, it is difficult to extricate yourself. Moreover, His Majesty's favor continues, and I am also unable to escape it."

"Your Majesty, I know these words may make you feel uncomfortable. But after we part today, I don't know when we will meet again." Yunshan said, her eyes slightly red and her voice choked with sobs.

"Your Majesty dotes on the Princess so much, yet he only said he was willing to honor the young prince as the new emperor because of her words of self-preservation during the palace coup. To this day, Your Majesty still harbors doubts about the Princess."

"Li Meng once told me that when the eldest princess's daughter was a hundred days old, His Majesty bestowed upon her the name 'Princess Jiashun'. The eldest princess then stated that when the princess turned five, she would be sent to the palace to serve as a study companion for the princes and princesses."

"Everyone in the palace knows about this title of Princess, but I've never heard of her entering the palace as a tutor." Yun Jin took over the conversation and shook her head slightly. "Leaving her mother to be a tutor at the age of five is too young. How could the princess bear to let her go?"

"The Princess cherishes this daughter like a treasure. By doing this, she is clearly offering a hostage to Your Majesty. It seems that her situation and the Emperor's favor are no longer as good as before."

Lin Yu understood Yunshan's implication, his face turned pale, and a chill ran through his heart.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Cui grew up in the palace and has been working in this harem for twenty years. She knows Your Majesty best."

"Okay, I understand. You are worried that one day I will be sad and depressed, unable to recover, and be taken advantage of by people with bad intentions and get hurt." Lin Yu raised his head and looked at her.

"Your Majesty, love cannot be faked. This is what His Majesty needs most. Just don't let it go. Even if the friendship is hard to give up, you must be indifferent. Just in case, I mean just in case, one day the royal favor is not around, we must keep calm." Yunshan said anxiously, holding Lin Yu's hands tightly with both hands.

".good."

Seeing that Lin Yu was in a low mood and that they had already discussed the matter thoroughly, Yun Jin smiled and changed the subject, trying to lighten the mood: "Don't be so pessimistic, Yun Shan, isn't it time for you to go to the Pharmacy and hand in your resignation?"