Chapter 292
The fourth day after the Flower Appreciation Banquet
After Empress Xu woke up in the morning, several palace maids methodically waited on Empress Xu to wash and change her clothes and get dressed
Rui Lian smiled as she waited on the side, smiling as she said, ”Empress Xu, this pot of Luoyang brocade has all blossomed
Placed in the bedchamber, the aroma fills the room and smells better than burning any incense”
Empress Xu nodded with a smile, “Yes!
Jingshu’s ability to grow peonies is indeed far superior to others
This palace enjoys peonies every year, and this year’s pot of flowers is especially to my liking”
Especially the fragrance of this pot of Luoyang brocade was particularly fragrant and rich, refreshing to the heart
After only a few days in the bedchamber, the fragrance was everywhere
Even the dresses gave off a faint fragrance
Coupled with the fact that Ling Jingshu had been quiet and honest since she entered the palace, and Wei Yan had not shown too much closeness to her, Empress Xu’s wariness of Ling Jingshu was becoming less and less
After breakfast, as usual, the palace concubines came to greet her
After some small talk, they each retired
Next, it should have been the female officials and eunuchs to report back on the day’s business
However, it was delayed because Wei Yan came to ask for Empress Xu’s safe pulseImperial Doctor Wei is inside to check Empress Xu’s safe pulse, let’s wait outside the hall for a moment”
Qiu Frost whispered
Ling Jingshu nodded her head and gave a hmm, but in her heart, she was secretly pondering
The Flower Appreciation Banquet had already passed, and that pot of Luoyang Brocade had visited Empress Xu’s chambers unharmed
What exactly was Wei Yan going to do?
Spring was in full bloom and the weather was getting hot
Wearing heavy official clothes, it was inevitably a bit hot
Wei Yan’s forehead was slightly sweaty, but his expression was gentle as usual, after giving Empress Xu a greeting and salute, he came forward and checked Empress Xu’s pulse
Every five days, the peace pulse has long become a customary practice in the past few years
For Empress Xu, this was also a rare opportunity for her to summon Wei Yan in the open
Empress Xu stretched out her right hand, Wei Yan sat beside Empress Xu and extended his fingers, gently resting them on Empress Xu’s wrist
The two of them were only a foot apart
Wei Yan could even smell the peony fragrance that seemed to be on Empress Xu’s dress
Wei Yan lowered his eyes, the corners of his lips raised slightly and invisibly
Empress Xu’s gaze fell firmly on Wei Yan’s handsome young face
That gaze, bright and greedy, as if Wei Yan was a piece of deliciously fat and tender meat that was mouth-watering
Wei Yan looked at it as if he did not see it, his expression was frank, and he took back his hand after checking his pulse for a moment, then he got up and retreated a few steps, arching his hand and said: ”Empress Dowager’s phoenix body is still calm, there is no major problem
It’s just that spring is dry and prone to fire
I will write a prescription for the Empress to clear the fire, remove the heat and calm the mind
The Empress will drink it for five or six days”
The concubines in the palace drank tonic medicines to supplement their health when they had nothing else to do, or they drank prescriptions that cleared the mind and tranquilized the spirit
Empress Xu did not take this matter to heart and casually laughed, “The prescription prescribed by Dr Wei, this palace is trustworthy
Someone come, serve pen and ink”
Wei Yan respectfully answered, and when the palace maid brought pen and ink, he immediately put pen to paper and wrote the prescription
According to the rules of the palace, this prescription has to be diagnosed by the two doctors in the Imperial Hospital, to determine that there is no problem with the prescription, in order to follow the prescription to catch the medicine decoction
Then, the eunuch by the special test medicine to drink the medicine, wait for a quarter of an hour without any difference, before the medicine can be sent to Queen Xu in front
The prescription and the dregs of the medicine were stored by specialized people
Just in case there is any problem with the medicine, it can be thoroughly investigated at any time
The rules are so strict, since it is in order to prevent the Imperial Hospital in the doctor to store a different heart, or the eunuchs who take the medicine to boil the medicine made a mistake
After the prescription, Wei Yan smiled and retired
Empress Xu took a glance at Wei Yan, and secretly sighed in her heart
After so many years of coveting, it is a pity that she has never gotten what she wanted
This Wei Yan, is really ungrateful
If it was someone else, she would have been rude
But Wei Yan, there are always a few scruples, but also a few scruples, do not dare to force him too much
So, can only watch Wei Yan turn away again
Empress Xu did not see that Wei Yan, who had his back to her, pulled up the corner of his lips, and a strange light flashed in his eyesQuickly look, Imperial Doctor Wei has come out”
Qiu Frost fended off Ling Jingshu
Without the need for Qiu Frost to remind her, Ling Jingshu had already seen Wei Yan
The gazes of the two met in the air
Wei Yan suddenly gave Ling Jingshu a meaningful look
Ling Jingshu’s heart stirred, and a thought vaguely surfaced in her mind
Although she wasn’t clear on what exactly Wei Yan was going to do, however, it seemed that Wei Yan had already done it in secretSlave girl has met Imperial Doctor Wei”
Ling Jingshu and Qiushang and the others saluted together
Wei Yan was known for being gentle and courteous in the palace, and maintained a certain distance from the crowd of palace maids and female officials
This time was no exception, rushing to the crowd and saying, “I’ve come to check the Empress’ pulse today, and I’m really sorry for delaying you all”
Qiu Frost grabbed the opportunity to respond, “It’s a small matter, it’s nothing to worry about
There’s no need for Imperial Doctor Wei to be concerned”
Wei Yan smiled, nodded at the crowd, and left
From start to finish, he did not say a word to Ling Jingshu
Ling Jingshu restrained the urge to watch Wei Yan’s figure go away, and smiled at Qiu Frost and the others, “Let’s go in together to greet the Empress!”
The crowd happily answered
When they entered the Pepper Room Hall, they only saw Empress Xu with a smile on her face
Qiushang was the best at greeting and flattering, and immediately laughed, “The slave girl looked at the Empress in a good mood these days, and her complexion is even better!”
Falling geese are also not willing to lag behind, busy smiling to take over the conversation: “Yes, the Empress Mother’s face is rosy, white and red, the body is always floating with a faint fragrance
So far away, slave girl can smell it!
I don’t know what kind of fragrance the Empress used to smoke her dress?
It is really envious of the slave girl”
Empress Xu laughed, “Speaking of fragrance, this is all Jing Shu’s doing
After that pot of Luoyang brocade was moved to this palace’s bedchamber, the aroma overflowed with gas
This Palace’s clothes and skirts don’t need to be incensed, but they also waft with the fragrance of peonies”
Ling Jingshu was busy smiling and humbling herself, “Your Highness is too kind
The slave girl is ashamed of it”What’s there to be ashamed of, it’s your credit is yours, no one can take it away”
Empress Xu said in a pleasant manner, “This palace has rewarded you with a hundred taels of gold, this gold and silver is just a common thing
From this day onwards, you also serve by the side of this palace!”
At these words, everyone was shocked
Although Empress Xu had a number of female officials around her, however, only Rui Lian and Qiushang were serving her daily
Now there was another one, Ling Jingshu!
Ling Jingshu had been in the palace for less than half a year, and to have this kind of honor was simply amazing
Falling Wild Goose’s eyes were almost glaring out in cynicism
Ling Jingshu smiled faintly and thanked her grace gracefully
Being able to serve by Empress Xu’s side was naturally a good thing for her
It meant that she could get closer to Empress Xu, and could also gather more and more useful information