NOVEL NEXT Chapter 572 I'm afraid I'll be buried alive
The emperor opened his mouth and wanted to ask about the morning court, but was horrified to find that he was just opening his mouth in vain and no sound came out!
Zhao Chengye also frowned and asked the imperial physician: "Imperial physician, what's going on?"
The imperial physician explained: "Your Majesty, don't worry. This is because the emperor was shocked and just woke up after fainting. He hasn't recovered yet. He will recover in a short while."
If the emperor had woken up naturally, there would not be this problem. But now the emperor was awakened by silver needles, and his body could not keep up, so it was not surprising that this situation occurred.
The emperor seemed not reassured after hearing this. He stared at the imperial physician with wide eyes, and with great effort in his throat he could only utter one or two hoarse sounds. Let alone speaking, it was difficult for him to even utter a single word.
Zhao Chengye advised, "Father, don't worry. The imperial physician said that this is only temporary. Father needs to calm down. The more anxious you are, the slower your recovery will be, which is worse for your health. Father is the true dragon emperor. With God's blessing, he will definitely get better."
The imperial physician was also trying to persuade him, and the emperor's breathing gradually calmed down, and he closed his eyes as if he was tired.
"As for what happened in the morning court, I and the other ministers have already discussed how to deal with it. I have also instructed someone to do it. We are just waiting for the final result."
The emperor opened his eyes again upon hearing this, emotions surging in his eyes, and he tried desperately to hint to Zhao Chengye with his eyes.
Zhao Chengye just pretended that he couldn't see anything, "Father, please take care of your health first. I and the ministers of the court are waiting for you."
The emperor took a deep breath and simply closed his eyes.
The Queen and the Crown Prince walked out, followed closely by the Imperial Physician.
When they saw the three people coming out, everyone waiting outside stood up with nervous expressions.
The Queen said: "The Emperor has woken up, but what he needs most right now is rest and recuperation. Don't disturb him unless it's important. As for the rest, let the Imperial Doctor tell you!"
What else could the imperial physician say? Of course he would say that the emperor's problem was not serious and he would recover as long as he rested for a period of time.
Whether people believe it or not is another matter.
In short, after hearing these words, which were delivered by the emperor's most trusted eunuch, even if he had some ulterior motives in his heart, he had to suppress them in front of the queen and the prince.
Everyone said goodbye.
After leaving the emperor's bedroom, the queen looked at Zhao Chengye and said, "You should go back to the East Palace first. The Crown Princess is getting worse and worse, and nothing can go wrong. I will keep a close eye on the emperor here."
Zhao Chengye didn't say much, he just bowed and said, "Thank you for your hard work, mother."
The queen waved her hand for him to leave, and then turned back to the emperor's bedroom.
As for the other concubines who came, they were all sent back. Some were dissatisfied and some complained about the queen's dictatorship.
Only Concubine Zhang had a calm expression.
"Why does the Imperial Concubine not seem to be worried about the Emperor at all? It's a pity that the Emperor dotes on the Imperial Concubine so much!"
Concubine Zhang was about to leave, but when she heard this, she paused and glanced at the concubine who was speaking.
Well, she can be considered a newcomer. The emperor probably knows that he is old and useless, so there has been no selection of concubines in the past two years. The one in front of me can be considered to be relatively favored. At least she can get a night out of it occasionally, unlike some concubines, who are like widows.
"Why, are your eyes so sharp that you can see through my heart at a glance? I am not a showman. I have to cry and whine to prove my worry for the emperor."
As he spoke, he looked at the concubine who was speaking with a look of contempt and criticism, "I see that you don't seem to be worried about the emperor. Are you laughing in your heart?"
"What nonsense are you talking about!" The concubine was excited, "I didn't! I hope the emperor will always be healthy and live a long life!"
Concubine Zhang sneered, not wanting to bother with these meaningless questions, and walked away arrogantly with the hand of the palace maid. The concubine behind her was so angry that she stamped her feet, but she didn't dare to really offend Concubine Zhang.
Everyone knows that Concubine Zhang doesn't even take the Queen seriously, and her favor never wanes. No one knows what the emperor's situation is. Even if the emperor really... she is still a concubine, how could a small noble like her dare to offend her.
I was just hot-headed and a little jealous just now, so I couldn't help but make a few sarcastic remarks.
After being persuaded by the palace maids around her, she felt a little scared and left in a hurry, fearing that Concubine Zhang would come after her.
Of course, Concubine Zhang couldn't be worried about the emperor. She even wanted to kill him while he was sick!
It was a pity that it was too difficult to implement, and the success rate was very low. And there was a high probability that she would also die afterward, which was unacceptable. She did not want to lose her life because of this bastard.
As for what she, a childless imperial concubine, would do if the emperor died... Imperial Concubine Zhang was not worried at all. At worst, she could just go to some royal temple, or live somewhere else.
Besides, Xu Muhua would at least be able to get a position as a concubine in the future. They are friends, and she would not just watch her suffer.
Thinking of this, Concubine Zhang immediately invited Xu Muhua over and tested her first: "The emperor's health is getting worse. It seems that the crown prince will ascend the throne soon."
Xu Muhua glanced at Concubine Zhang, "Your Majesty, the Emperor will surely be blessed with great fortune!"
"Oh, is it so?"
Concubine Zhang suddenly sighed, "It is said that I have been favored by the emperor for many years. Now that the emperor is gone, I have no children. I am afraid I will be buried alive with him."
Xu Muhua's mouth twitched, and she reminded him, "Your Majesty, the bad custom of burying living people with the dead has been abolished for a long time. There is no such example in the history of Dayong."
The previous dynasty did have this custom, but it was banned by the founding emperor of the previous dynasty. Dayong also adopted this law and banned the practice of burying people alive with the dead.
Concubine Zhang looked at her and said, "Even if I'm lucky enough not to be buried alive with my father, I have no offspring. I'm afraid I'll have to be sent to a royal temple, where I'll spend the rest of my life in misery under the guidance of a green lamp and an ancient Buddha."
Xu Muhua fell silent.
Why did she feel like Concubine Zhang was testing something?
After thinking it over for a while, she said, "If your Majesty doesn't want to go, no one will force you to go."
The Queen was not such a person, nor was the Crown Prince. Although Concubine Zhang was arrogant and domineering in the palace, and seemed to look down on the Queen, she had never actually done anything to oppose the Queen.
The queen was kindhearted, and Concubine Zhang's family was still there, so she shouldn't have been sent to the temple to live a hard life. After all, she was the favorite concubine of the previous emperor.
Concubine Zhang said nothing.
After a pause, Xu Muhua continued, "If your Majesty has other ideas, please tell me."
To be honest, Concubine Zhang is also quite pitiful. She was used by her family and sent to the palace. She indirectly killed her cousin who had a good relationship with her. She served the emperor for so many years while enduring the disgust.
I am still young now, only in my twenties! In modern times, there are countless possibilities at this age!