The master and servants were in chaos. Cui Wenxi knew that he could not get out of the way, so he had to bite the bullet and pretend to be calm.
Not long after, Cui Pingying led Dr. Wei to the side hall. After settling him, he walked to the door of the wing and said: "Yuan Niang, Dr. Wei in the palace has been ordered by Queen Ma to come and diagnose your pulse. You can sort it out for a while." Let him see it, it will make him feel at ease as a father."
Cui Wenxi in the room coughed dryly and responded: "Dad, my daughter will come out later."
Cui Pingying returned to the side hall to talk to Dr. Wei.
After a while, Cui Wenxi came out. She had just had an abortion, so her complexion was naturally not as good as before, so she deliberately used a little rouge to cover her complexion.
Dr. Wei stood up and saluted, and Cui Wenxi returned the salute.
The two parties sat down, and Dr. Wei looked at her complexion first. Because of the thin powder applied on her, he couldn't see anything abnormal.
When diagnosing her pulse, she only felt that the pulse was gentle and there was no abnormality. When asked what she was feeling uncomfortable about, Cui Wenxi deceived her and said, "I have been feeling weak and not in good spirits these days. I don't sleep well at night. I feel weak all over, and occasionally I have a dry cough."
Doctor Wei frowned.
Cui Pingying on the side asked with concern: "Doctor Wei, what disease does my son have?"
Dr. Wei pondered for a long time before replying: "Your love is not seriously ill, it should be a disorder of qi and blood." He then asked, "Is there any residue from the previous medicine?"
Cui Wenxi: "..."
Fang Ling said with a guilty conscience: "Yes."
Doctor Wei: "Let me take a closer look."
The master and servant looked at each other, and Fang Ling had no choice but to go get the medicine residue.
Cui Wenxi was not sick in the first place, and the dregs of the medicine were just used to regulate qi and blood to deceive people. Naturally, Dr. Wei had no reputation.
But Cui Pingying loved her daughter very much and kept asking.
The imperial doctor Wei was also a good person. He glanced at Cui Wenxi and did not reveal anything. However, he had to return to the palace to make an appointment. He followed Cui Wenxi's words and said: "Your love is weak and needs to be carefully nursed and replenished. I will prescribe medicine again to support her." It will take a while to recover, so there is no need for the Duke to worry."
After hearing what he said, Cui Pingying felt relieved.
Wei Yu's doctor prescribed medicine and food supplements, all of which were to replenish qi and blood.
After the consultation, Cui Pingying sent him back for business.
Fang Ling was panic-stricken and whispered: "What should we do? If Dr. Wei comes back and says that my wife is not sick..."
Cui Wenxi glanced at her, "The soldiers are coming to cover up the water and the soil. I don't believe that kid dares to come to the Duke's Mansion to make trouble."
Fangling: "..."
No, after the doctor Wei returned, he first communicated with Empress Ma. He did not say that he was not ill, but only said that the Qi and blood were disordered and needed to be nursed back to health. He then went to the East Palace to communicate with the prince in private.
Hearing that there was nothing wrong with Cui Wenxi, Zhao Yue couldn't help but laughed angrily. Holding the official document in his hand, he squinted at him and said, "Nothing wrong at all?"
Dr. Wei nodded and said: "The pulse is stable, and I can't see anything unusual." He added, "Only the qi and blood are slightly worse, but it's not serious. You only need to take dietary supplements, no medicine is needed."
Zhao Yue said nothing, thinking that since she was not sick, why did she go back to her parents' home and didn't want to see him twice? Wasn't she avoiding him on purpose
Putting the official documents on the table, Zhao Yue waved to him, and Doctor Wei bowed and left.
There was silence in the main hall for an unknown period of time before Zhao Yue said: "Wei Shaozhong."
Eunuch Wei from outside came into the palace. Zhao Yue waved to him. He walked forward slowly and said, "What are your orders, Your Highness?"
Zhao Yue muttered: "Get someone to go to Cui's house to inquire about what Cui has done in recent days."
Eunuch Wei was stunned and said yes.
After he retreated, Zhao Yue touched her chin thoughtfully, no longer interested in reading the official document. It was so good, why did she avoid it
He was puzzled.
It is said that Eunuch Wei is very efficient in his work, and the people below him quickly found out the outsiders who came in and out of Cui's house recently, and got into Dr. Qin's medical clinic.
Eunuch Wei went there in person.
At that time, Qin Zhi was on a medical visit, and he was received by an apprentice in the medical clinic.
It was not until evening that Qin Zhi returned. The apprentice hurriedly came up to him and said, "Master, there is a guest who has been here for a long time and wants to see you."
Qin Zhi frowned, "What kind of guest?"
The apprentice hesitated to speak, and whispered softly: "It looks like he is a noble person."
Qin Zhi was confused. There were many powerful people among the patients he treated, but he didn't take it to heart, so he lifted his robe and went to the reception room.
Eunuch Wei has been waiting for a long time. Although he is wearing simple casual clothes, his aura is different from ordinary people.
Qin Zhi looked at him carefully. His face was white and wrinkled, not as rugged as ordinary men. There was a bit of femininity all over his body. He saluted immediately and said, "I wonder who this is?"
Eunuch Wei randomly guessed a name and said, "Wei Xuan."
Qin Zhi asked in confusion: "Wei Langjun is here to see a doctor?"
Eunuch Wei replied: "I'm not here to see a doctor, I'm here to inquire about a doctor."
Qin Zhi: "???"
Duke Wei said straight to the point: "Did Dr. Qin ever go to Cui's house a while ago?"
Hearing this, Qin Zhi's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly panicked. He pretended to be calm and said, "What do you mean, Mr. Wei Lang?"
Eunuch Wei observed his words and said, "Just answer."
Qin Zhi: "Been there."
Feeling guilty, he quietly closed the door. Eunuch Wei's words sounded behind him, "But are you going to see Madam Cui?"
Qin Zhi thought about it for a moment and replied: "I am not treating Madam Cui, but the maid beside her, Fang Ling." He then explained, "I used to come and go from time to time in Prince Qing's Mansion. That Fang Ling was very valued by Madam Cui, so she has A person with a headache or fever will come to me to check his pulse."
Eunuch Wei said softly "Oh" and said deliberately: "Two days ago, the imperial doctor from Tai Hospital went to the Duke's Mansion to see Lady Cui personally."
As soon as these words came out, Qin Zhi's legs felt a little weak and he just held it in without saying a word.
Eunuch Wei observed his expression carefully and said, "You should know why I am here."
Qin Zhi coughed dryly and pretended to be stupid: "I can't understand what Wei Langjun said."
Eunuch Wei hummed softly and took out the order from his sleeve to show it to others.
Qin Zhi was frightened all of a sudden and quickly knelt down and said: "I am blind and cannot see Mount Tai. Please forgive me."
Eunuch Wei said seriously: "Let me ask you again, has Lady Cui ever asked you to treat her?"
Qin Zhi was sweating profusely and didn't know how to answer for a moment.
Eunuch Wei: "I was entrusted by someone to run an errand. If you answer truthfully, I'll put in a few nice words for you when you get back. I might be able to avoid trouble. If you deliberately conceal it, the higher-ups will be angry, but I can't say it for you." Emotional."
Qin Zhi looked troubled, "This..." paused, "The benevolence of doctors will harm Lady Cui's reputation."
Eunuch Wei raised his eyebrows and waited for the next step.
Qin Zhi was thinking in his heart, remembering what Cui once said to him. If anyone asked, he could just push it to her and say immediately: "I have indeed checked Madam Cui's pulse."
Eunuch Wei: "Go on."
Qin Zhi had no choice but to tell the truth about Cui Wenxi. Eunuch Wei was surprised when he heard this, and seemed to be completely confused by this operation.
Everyone knew that Mrs. Cui was barren. After so many years of seeking medical advice, God finally gave birth to a baby, and it was still the prince's baby. If she were an ordinary girl, she might be very happy. After all, in the future, the prince would inherit the throne and become pregnant. It was either a princess or a prince, but it turned out to be a good thing for her, and she dealt with it neatly in the blink of an eye.
Eunuch Wei didn't know what to say for a moment, he was shocked and couldn't understand.
Qin Zhi very smartly chose to play dumb and said that he didn't know whose seed it was. He only said: "This is a private matter of the girl's family. If it were leaked, it would really damage the reputation. That's why I kept it a secret. Please, please Your Majesty, please forgive me.”
Eunuch Wei said "no" and replied: "Don't worry, anyone who doesn't know is not guilty. Moreover, it was Cui who begged you, so I can't blame you."
Qin Zhi felt a little relieved and asked tentatively: "Just now, the noble man said that the imperial doctor in the palace had gone to the Duke's Mansion to check the pulse. Can we know..."
Eunuch Wei: "The pulse is stable and there is nothing abnormal."
Qin Zhi felt relieved, "That's good, I feel relieved."
There was nothing more to say next. Eunuch Wei did not stay any longer, and the master and servant left.
Qin Zhi sent them away from the hospital. He couldn't help but feel lucky that Ms. Cui still had a conscience, leaving him a way out and taking the responsibility. Otherwise, he would definitely suffer. It was the son of the prince, and he had to deal with it. .
If you don't want to lose your head, you have to peel off the skin.
It's getting late today, and Eunuch Wei will go back to deliver his duties the next day.
When Zhao Yue came back from the Political Affairs Hall, Eunuch Wei told him the news he had learned from Qin Zhi in detail.
As expected, Zhao Yue was really angry.
Seeing his calm expression, Eunuch Wei lowered his head and said nothing.
I don't know how long it took before Zhao Yue squeezed out a few words from between his teeth, "Do you think she is stupid?"
Eunuch Wei: "..."
Zhao Yue vented her anger on him and said, "What do you want me to ask you?"
Eunuch Wei was about to say something but hesitated: "This old slave can't figure it out. The mother is more valuable than the son. Many girls have hoped for something that they can't even hope for, but in the blink of an eye..."
These words added fuel to the fire.
Zhao Yue pointed at him. She clearly wanted to get angry, but she held it back. After all, being angry with him couldn't turn back time.
"roll!"
Eunuch Wei wanted to get out, so he hurriedly retreated.
Suddenly he heard a "pop" sound and the tea cup was smashed to pieces. He trembled with fright and ran faster.
In the hall, Zhao Yue looked at the debris on the ground and was still angry. She wanted to smash things again, but finally held back. He put his hands on his hips in annoyance, his fair and handsome face turning blue with anger.
Mrs. Cui, ruthless person!
Of course, this is very similar to her original style of quarreling with King Qing.
He knew that she had always been aloof and arrogant, but being so decisive really opened his eyes. He couldn't help but doubt himself. How much must a woman hate him to do such a thing
Zhao Yue couldn't help but fell into deep confusion and confusion.
I felt so unhappy that I didn't even eat much at noon.
Seeing that he had a bad appetite, Aunt Yu asked tentatively: "Your Highness, is there something on your mind? He is so sleepy, could he be sick?"
Zhao Yue looked up at her, with a troubled expression on her face like a resentful woman.
Aunt Yu sent the people out of the palace.
Zhao Yue asked after a long time: "Mammy, what do you think of Mrs. Cui?"
Aunt Yu said objectively: "If you can get into His Highness's eyes, you certainly have some ability."
Zhao Yue was silent for a while, and she didn't know whether she was angry or laughing, "You are right, she does have some abilities. When Prince Qing returned to the capital, she made peace with him as soon as he said she wanted to. It shows that she had a good idea."
Aunt Yu: "Ms. Cui is aloof and arrogant, so naturally she has the confidence to be aloof. She has a good family background, good education, and outstanding appearance. She has a good way of dealing with people, and she is even better at taking care of her husband. If such a girl I don’t have any idea, but it’s weird.”
After hearing what she said, Zhao Yue's irritable mood calmed down a little, and she said rationally: "You are right, she seems to be lacking everything."
Aunt Yu said meaningfully: "Old slave, I don't know whether to say something or not."
Zhao Yue: "Just say it."
Aunt Yu: "When King Qing brought his wife back to the capital, Mrs. Cui was desperate to reconcile. It can be seen that she could not tolerate fame and fortune in her eyes, and she did not care about fame, wealth and future. Such a girl is extremely difficult to control. Why did His Highness fall in love with her? Is the picture strange and fresh or..."
These words seemed to give Zhao Yue a revelation, and he said to himself: "Don't you value fame, wealth and future?"
Aunt Yu nodded, "The title of Princess Qing can not only bring benefits to herself, but also help the mother clan, but she still chose to leave the mansion, which shows her disdain in her heart."
Zhao Yue seemed confused, "Then what does she weigh?"
Aunt Yu smiled and said: "Value yourself." She added, "Such an aloof and arrogant girl naturally puts her own interests before anything else and cannot bear the slightest grievance."
Zhao Yue was even more puzzled, "Then let me ask you, is she aggrieved for being pregnant with my child?"
Aunt Yu: “…”
I was stunned for a moment by the question.
The two of them stared at each other, and after a long gap, Grandma Yu said in surprise: "Ms. Cui is pregnant?"
Zhao Yue: "Yes, she took my baby, not long ago, but she got rid of it in the blink of an eye, and hid back in the Duke's Mansion to avoid me. What do you think she meant by this move?"
Aunt Yu: “…”
I received too much information and couldn't digest it for a while.
Zhao Yue waited for her answer.
Aunt Yu was even more confused than him, "This shouldn't be the case. She has been seeking medical advice for so many years, and she finally got pregnant. It's not even late for her to be happy, so why..."
Zhao Yue asked: "Mom, tell me, under what circumstances would a girl be so anxious to deal with it?"
Grandma Yu answered truthfully: "Either it's just a joke, or she has her heart set on something. Only when her mind is not on the child will she deal with it decisively."
Zhao Yue twitched the corner of her mouth, feeling that her heart was being stabbed.
It was just a joke, but she must have never been interested in him from the beginning to the end.
Thinking of this, Zhao Yue felt more and more unhappy in her heart. He wanted to question her face to face, but was hampered by the government, so he had to endure it for the time being.
At night he tossed and turned, thinking about some excuse to go to the Duke's mansion in person.
Cui Wenxi has been hiding in the mansion these days without leaving the house. On the day of the funeral, he never thought that his brother Cui Wenjing would actually invite the prince into the mansion.
Everyone had seen Zhang Yanqi last time on the Duke's birthday. Everyone in the Cui family had superb chess skills. The prince was also very specialized in chess. He seemed to be obsessed with Zhang Yanqi, so Cui Wenjing invited him to talk to him.
After hearing the news that the prince had entered the palace, Cui Wenxi was completely frightened and felt anxious inside.
Fang Ling was even more frightened than she was. She lowered her voice and said, "I just heard that Da Lang invited him into the house. Now I am having tea with the master of the house."
Cui Wenxi said angrily: "What kind of brain does my brother have? He leads a wolf into the house without even realizing it!"
Fang Ling said worriedly: "If the prince deliberately seeks trouble, how will the lady deal with it?"
Cui Wenxi paced back and forth and said irritably: "He will never reveal the matter in front of my father and brother."
Fangling: "Since he left this trip without an explanation, he will definitely not let it go. Madam, it is better not to push him into a hurry. Once the trap is revealed, the family will be turned upside down."
These words frightened Cui Wenxi, who stared at her, not knowing how to respond.
Fang Ling continued: "It's not a problem for my wife to hide like this all the time. Why not meet him while the head of the family is here? Even if he wants to be in trouble, he has to worry about whether this is the Duke's mansion?"
Cui Wenxi thought carefully for a long time, then gritted his teeth and said: "Let's go and have a look and see what he dares to do."
Fang Ling helped her dress up.
On the other side, Zhao Yue was having tea and chatting with Cui Pingying and his son. The topic of discussion was related to Go. Cui Pingying talked endlessly about her relationship with Zhang Yanqi.
Zhao Yue listened carefully and showed no sign of impatience at all.
Later, Cui Wenxi's master and servant came over. After the servant informed him, Zhao Yue raised his eyebrows slightly and glanced at the door calmly.
After a while, Cui Wenxi entered the main hall, saluted the men inside, and said: "I have been favored by the Queen a few days ago. After being examined by the imperial doctor Wei and taking medicine, I feel much better. Today I heard that Your Highness came to discuss chess with my brother. , Your Highness, please bring a message to the empress, and I will definitely come to the palace in person to express my gratitude in the future."
Zhao Yue looked her over and saw that there was no sign of happiness or anger. "Aniang said that Pingyang had the vitality he has now because of the persuasion of the Fourth Emperor's Aunt. She was very grateful. When she heard that the Fourth Emperor's Aunt was ill, she was worried about inviting her. The imperial doctor is here." He paused, patted his forehead lightly and said, "Look at my memory, I always forget to change my words."
When Cui Wenxi heard the word "change his words," his heart skipped a beat and he felt a little uncomfortable.
Zhao Yue asked: "Aunt Four Emperors now..." After saying that, he looked at Duke Zhen and asked, "What should I call you?"
Cui Pingying: "..."
It's a bit embarrassing.
Cui Wenjing on the side responded hurriedly: "The eldest in Changyue's family, I can call Yuanniang."
Zhao Yue pursed her lips and smiled, and said meaningfully: "Is Yuan Niang well now?"
Cui Wenxi: "..."
I don’t know why, but my eyelids are twitching a little fiercely.