Dugong

Chapter 57 Diabetes
Every word or thought of Emperor Wu De would affect the minds of countless people.

For example, last year, people praised the mysterious nature of jade tortoise shells, and the next day they received more than a dozen memorials celebrating the auspiciousness and interpreting the jade tortoise's hexagrams, saying that "the hexagram combines heaven and earth and possesses all five virtues."

Soon after, people from all over the country presented auspicious items such as jade deer antlers and red gold peacocks.

Last night, Emperor Wu De praised the "old dog", which made many of Eunuch Chu's former subordinates excited. They were thinking about how to add fuel to the fire and invite the ancestor back to the Imperial Household Department.

This also made the Zhaoyang Palace staff on high alert, and they immediately contacted Lord Zeng to write a memorial to prevent the "recurrence of the eunuch problem."

For a while.

Undercurrents surged in the inner and outer courts, and the cold palace became the center of the storm.

Eunuch Chu seemed unaware of this, or perhaps didn't care. He lay in the rocking chair, rocking gently, allowing Doctor Li to examine him.

Li Ping'an was waiting beside him, secretly worried about the diagnosis results.

In the past year, Eunuch Chu has consumed less meat and sugar, and his body has become noticeably stronger. If Imperial Physician Li had reported this truthfully to Your Majesty, His Majesty would certainly have received less sympathy and compassion.

Fortunately, Doctor Li frowned slightly and said, "Mr. Chu, your tongue is red and dry, your body is hot and you are thin. You must be suffering from diabetes."

Eunuch Chu said, "Thank you for your treatment, Doctor Li."

"Mr. Chu is too polite. This is my duty."

Doctor Li took out a piece of paper and pen and wrote a recipe for Ginseng Jade Liquid Soup. He then instructed, "From now on, Lord Chu should eat more pancreas, drink more mung bean soup and lotus root soup, and avoid eating rich and greasy foods."

Eunuch Chu nodded in agreement and signaled Li Ping'an to send the imperial physician.

Out of the palace gate.

Li Pingan took out a thick stack of banknotes and, despite Doctor Li's refusal, forcefully stuffed them into his hands: "Master Li, how is the old ancestor's health?"

"Fortunately."

Doctor Li told the truth: "Mr. Chu has a strong and vigorous Qi, and his internal organs are far superior to those of ordinary people. If he takes his medicine properly and pays attention to his diet, he should be fine."

Li Pingan breathed a sigh of relief: "Is there a way to completely cure it?"

Doctor Li shook his head and said, "Aside from the legendary rare treasures, there is no medicine to cure diabetes. We can only slowly recuperate and take care of it."

Li Pingan bowed and said, "Master Li, please take care of me. If you have any instructions in the future, I will definitely not refuse."

"You're welcome, Eunuch An."

Doctor Li stroked his beard and said, "I was originally a village doctor. Lord Chu promoted me to become an official. Your kindness is as great as a mountain. I will do my best to serve you."

Li Ping'an was stunned. Grandpa Gan's network of connections was truly unfathomable.

Doctor Li is one of the best doctors in the imperial court and he often takes the pulse of His Majesty. It was actually Grandpa Gan who promoted him, which indirectly shows His Majesty's trust in him.

At noon.

Xiao Wuzi delivered the food boxes on time, one contained vegetarian food, and the other contained sweet food and perilla water.

Li Pingan took it with a smile, without mentioning Doctor Li's instructions.

Some things can be said, and some things must be done with caution to avoid giving others the opportunity to harm you.

Li Ping'an served the queen dinner first. According to the palace rules, servants were not allowed to eat before the noble lady had her meal, otherwise it would be considered as rebellion.

The words "superior" and "inferior" are not just words, they are demonstrated at all times and in all aspects.

The queen recited scriptures and chanted Buddhist scriptures all day long, like a clay or wooden statue of a Bodhisattva. Only when she was eating did she regain some vitality and her voice was kind and gentle.

"Xiao Anzi, how is Xiao Chuzi doing?"

Li Pingan understood that his grandfather was trying to avoid suspicion, and became the mouthpiece between the two of them: "The imperial physician said there's nothing serious, just take good care of yourself."

The Queen nodded slightly: "Little Chu has suffered a lot over the years. I will chant scriptures and pray for him." Li Ping'an truly felt how powerful Grandpa Gan was. His Majesty called him an old dog, and the Queen personally prayed for him. The couple, who were incompatible with each other, regarded Eunuch Chu as their confidant.

This family of three controlled the power of the court, the harem, and the eunuchs for decades.

After serving the Queen her meal, she bowed and left the palace, where she saw Eunuch Chu eating candy-wrapped cheese.

Li Pingan showed an anxious look on his face and hurried forward to persuade him: "Grandpa Gan, Doctor Li has told you not to eat sweets."

"It doesn't matter."

Eunuch Chu waved his hand and chewed the cheese carefully: "This is an old problem. My family's skills can suppress it."

Martial arts practice not only increases martial power, but also nourishes and strengthens bones, muscles, internal organs, improves disease resistance, and even makes one immune to all diseases.

Being strong and healthy will prevent illness, which indirectly prolongs the life span of people who practice martial arts.

Of course, the short average lifespan of martial artists in the martial arts world is due to another reason.

Li Pingan advised: "Eating less sweets will not only help you to improve your health, but also help you stay thin, so that His Majesty will remember you."

“Although affection is invisible, it is quantifiable. The more you use it, the thinner it becomes. When it’s all used up, it’s time to turn your back on us.”

Eunuch Chu quickly finished a few pieces of cake and said quietly, "We don't need His Majesty to keep us in constant consideration. We are fat and healthy on weekdays. Just check on us every few months, or if we are injured or sick, that's how you can maintain the emperor's boundless grace!"

Li Ping'an understood that what Grandpa Gan said was right. He was silent for a while and then spoke in a deep voice.

"Grandpa Gan, you should follow the doctor's advice and eat less sweets and meat. With His Majesty's wise words, you can live a peaceful and stable retirement!"

Eunuch Chu looked at Li Ping'an in surprise, with a strange look in his eyes, and then he laughed strangely a few times.

"Xiao Anzi, you were urging us to fight for power and return to the Imperial Household Department before, but now you're telling us to retire?"

Li Pingan said truthfully, "I originally wanted to cling to Grandpa's thighs. If you returned to the Imperial Household Department, I would at least be able to resume my official position. Now I understand that I am still young and there is no need to rush into becoming an official."

"Yes, the reading was worth it."

Eunuch Chu praised him, "You are still too young. At the age of fourteen or fifteen, most people have not yet passed the imperial examination, but if you pass the examination, you are considered a child prodigy.

Not to mention holding an official position of the seventh or eighth rank, even passing the imperial examination is no more than this!"

This means that in the palace, eunuchs are the private property of His Majesty. They do not need to take the imperial examinations, and naturally do not need to be promoted slowly from the ninth rank. It is entirely decided by His Majesty.

If an official is from the outer court, no matter how unfavorable he is to the emperor, according to the Dayong Law, he can be promoted at most three levels each year.

Li Pingan did not try to persuade them anymore. The grandfather and grandson lay down and sat down, basking in the winter sun.

The cold wind was howling, the grass and trees were swaying, and the thin clothes that I wore all year round were rustling. Fortunately, I had the true energy to protect my body, so I didn't feel cold.

suddenly.

Prince Chu said, "We said before that the cold palace is a good place to retire peacefully, but that's only while His Majesty is alive. If His Majesty passes away one day, we will just stay in the cold palace. They will even despise us for free food and drink!"

Li Pingan was silent. The new emperor might follow the late emperor's will and keep his godfather. The new "ancestor" could not tolerate an old ancestor in the palace.

Once you enter the palace, it's like entering a deep sea, fighting for power and status, there is no retreat.

Li Pingan asked, "Grandpa, what are you going to do?"

"Your Majesty has already told us."

Eunuch Chu taught, "Your Majesty and Doctor Li have long known about our family's diabetes. They specially ordered a diagnosis and treatment just to tell us something."

Li Ping'an was confused and didn't understand what was going on.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to live well and wait patiently..."

(End of this chapter)