The Ming Dynasty: Starting with taking Old Zhu on a journey to the future

After sending Zhu Wusi back.

When Lan Chen returned to the study, he saw an old man with white hair sitting next to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang, on the other hand, had already awakened.

However, just to be on the safe side, Jiang Huan still needed to invite the imperial physician to examine him.

Dai Sigong felt the pulse of Zhu Yuanzhang and pondered for a long time.

He put away his medicine box, checked his pulse, and said, "Your Majesty, your health is fine. It's common for the elderly to suffer from some ailments."

"This fainting spell was likely caused by excessive grief."

"In the future, the Crown Prince should try to avoid causing His Majesty any trouble."

Zhu Yunwen listened to Dai Sigong's instructions beside him.

They remained somewhat silent.

To be honest, he didn't even know what had happened.

All he knew was that his grandfather had suddenly fainted, and he rushed over.

Dai Sigong coughed lightly twice, stood up unsteadily, and was supported by his disciple.

He slowly left the study.

At this moment, Lan Chen walked into the study.

Lan Chen's appearance caused Zhu Yunwen's pupils to dilate rapidly.

His mind was heavy.

He started making some more small movements with his hands.

Lan Chen noticed the change in Zhu Yunwen's eyes and hesitated for a moment.

He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, your humble servant has returned."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "Yunwen, go and ask your mother how she's doing with the things we asked her to do."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yunwen bowed and took his leave.

He paused slightly as he passed by Lan Chen.

Lan Chen nodded with a smile: "Greetings, Grandson of the Crown Prince."

Zhu Yunwen did not respond and left directly.

Watching Zhu Yunwen's departing figure, Lan Chen squinted his eyes.

A gaze filled with malice.

What did I do to offend Zhu Yunwen?

However, it seems that his own existence is a stumbling block for Zhu Yunwen.

People in the village would fight tooth and nail over a irrigation canal, let alone try to stop Lan Yu'an and block Zhu Yunwen's path to the throne.

It seems that the mastermind behind Zhu Gaoxu is Zhu Yunwen.

Only Zhu Yunwen would make Jiang Huan warn himself not to pursue the matter too deeply.

The crown prince has already been chosen; it's not so easy to change that.

However, what he couldn't understand was how Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Gaoxu ended up together.

As Lan Chen was pondering, Zhu Yuanzhang interrupted his thoughts.

"Our father has gone back."

"Yes."

Did he say anything to you?

Lan Chen nodded: "I told him, the Emperor Emeritus said... Lan Chen is a good kid, he should be given important responsibilities, he shouldn't be killed, and it would be best to reward him with ten thousand taels of gold..."

Upon hearing these words, Zhu Yuanzhang's blood pressure, which had just returned to normal, spiked again.

It surged again.

Before Lan Chen could finish speaking...

He grabbed his shoe, pointed it at Lan Chen, and shouted, "Are you sure this is what our father told you?! Or something you made up yourself?!"

Lan Chen coughed lightly.

Is it that obvious?

Zhu Yuanzhang was at a loss for words.

He'd seen plenty of people passing on messages with hidden agendas, but this was the first time he'd ever seen a message entirely packed with ulterior motives.

I wonder if this kid is smart or stupid.

Seeing that he admitted it, Zhu Yuanzhang did not pursue the matter further, and put down the shoe in his hand: "Did our father say anything to you?"

Lan Chen coughed lightly: "After the Emperor Emeritus returned, he went home without saying a word."

"Clearly, he doesn't want to have too much to do with us."

After landing, he left without saying a word.

Zhu Yuanzhang remained silent for a long time after hearing this.

It seems Dad is determined.

"Sigh." He sighed softly, turned and waved to Lan Chen, "I'm tired, there's nothing for you here, go and rest."

Upon seeing this, Lan Chen bowed deeply.

"Your Majesty, I have a request, and I hope Your Majesty will grant it."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned.

"Lan Chen, don't push your luck."

It didn't bother Lan Chen with his antics in front of him; he could tolerate it because of his immortal arts.

But the matter of Lan Yu involves Zhu Yunwen and the change of imperial power.

As the emperor, even if Lan Yu possessed supernatural powers, he could not change his mind because of a few words from him.

In a word.

To exonerate Lan Yu, he would have to be truly determined.

The crown prince Zhu Yunwen was deposed.

Lan Chen said, "Your Majesty, you misunderstand. I only wish to ask Imperial Physician Dai Sigong to examine my illness."

"Your Majesty's physician, Dai Sigong, is the imperial physician and has cured Your Majesty's illnesses many times."

"Therefore, I would also like Dai Sigong to show it to me."

see a doctor?

Upon learning that Lan Chen did not intend to request the release of Lan Yu, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression immediately softened considerably.

Are you sick?

Lan Chen shook his head.

"After the last assassination attempt, I gradually felt unwell. I don't know if it's because I haven't fully recovered or if there are any aftereffects."

"Therefore, I would like to ask Physician Dai Sigong to take a look."

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't think much of this request.

He immediately agreed.

Dai Sigong had no experience with external injuries, but he was capable of handling difficult and complicated cases.

Previously, the Prince of Yan fell ill, and no matter how many imperial physicians he consulted, he could not be cured.

In the end, Dai Sigong found the cause of the illness: eating raw celery. After prescribing some medicine, the fourth son was back to his lively self.

Whenever a prince, concubine, or minister fell ill and other imperial physicians could not cure him, Dai Sigong was sent to treat him.

As long as it's not a terminal illness, most can be cured. For some diseases that are truly incurable, there's no way to force a cure.

"Granted."

"This is our token. Just take this and go to the Imperial Hospital to find Dai Sigong."

Lan Chen accepted the token.

He immediately bowed and took his leave.

……

Imperial Medical Academy.

Supported by his two apprentices, Dai Sigong returned to the Imperial Hospital, panting heavily.

Old age and declining health, plagued by many illnesses.

Sigh, I want to retire, but the emperor won't allow it.

He looked at his two apprentices beside him and sighed softly.

If my apprentice can inherit my mantle, I might be able to retire.

Unfortunately, medical skills require both talent and experience.

Not long after Dai Sigong lay down to rest, he heard his apprentice come to report.

"Master, someone requests an audience."

Dai Sigong closed his eyes and waved his hand: "I won't see you."

"But Master, that person has a waist token given by His Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Dai Sigong, though extremely unwilling, still got up to greet him.

"Please let him in."

Lan Chen entered the Imperial Hospital and bowed to Dai Sigong, saying, "Lan Chen greets Imperial Physician Dai."

Dai Sigong slightly lifted his drooping eyelids and glanced at him: "Lan Chen... what is your relationship with the Duke of Liang?"

"Father-son relationship."

Dai Sigong was somewhat surprised.

He also knew a thing or two about the affairs of the imperial court. Logically speaking, shouldn't Lan Yu's family members all be in the imperial prison?

Never mind, that's not something he cares about.

Since Lan Chen has His Majesty's token, we can treat him.

He glanced at Lan Chen's expression, then said, "Sit down and stretch out your hands."

Lan Chen did as instructed.

Ten breaths later.

Dai Sigong asked, "What symptoms?"

"Hmm... my skin is very itchy, and sometimes I experience numbness in my limbs. Also, I often have diarrhea."

"Take off your clothes."

Lan Chen immediately did as instructed, preparing to take off his pants as well.

But Dai Sigong stopped him: "Just the top is fine, you don't need to take it all off."

Looking at Lan Chen, who was shirtless, Dai Sigong gently stroked his skin, his brows furrowed.