Under the scorching gazes of everyone, Imperial Physician Wu finally stood up and discussed with other imperial physicians beside him. Finally, he bowed and walked to the Empress, bowed his head and bowed and said: "My Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager." , Empress, His Royal Highness the fifth prince...he may not survive today." Doctor Wu lowered his head even lower, not daring to look at the expressions of the empress and the empress dowager.
The bedroom became even quieter, so quiet that one could even hear the sound of a needle falling to the ground, no matter whether it was the imperial physicians or the palace servants, they didn't even dare to take a breath, each of them felt like a drum beating.
His Royal Highness the fifth prince is the future prince, and he will be officially registered as the prince only after the Ministry of Rites goes through all the procedures.
It is conceivable that the emperor attached great importance to this son-in-law.
Unexpectedly, such bad luck would suddenly befall the fifth prince. The emperor must be both sad and angry. At this time, the most likely to be angered are these imperial physicians.
Not only Imperial Physician Wu, but other imperial physicians were also frightened.
Both the emperor and the empress sat stiffly in the same place, and could hardly believe their ears, especially the empress, whose face was almost as pale as paper, and her whole body was trembling violently like sifting chaff.
Suddenly, the queen's body softened and she tilted to one side.
"Empress Empress!"
Nanny Li, who was beside the queen, cried out nervously, and supported the queen together with the palace maid Xueqin from left to right.
"Empress! Empress!" The emperor also looked at the empress worriedly, and hurriedly shouted at Imperial Physician Wu, "Hurry up and take a look for the empress!"
Physician Wu respectfully agreed, and hastily stepped forward to check the Queen's pulse.
The queen fainted only because of a temporary shock. After Wu Taiyi put smelling salts under the queen's breath and let her smell it, the queen woke up faintly after a while, her eyes were confused for a moment, but then she disappeared. Trying to get up in a panic, he shouted: "Imperial son, my imperial son..."
The queen was completely in a state of despair, and Nanny Li and Xueqin didn't dare to persuade her, so they had to help her to the bedside of the fifth prince. The queen tightly grasped the fifth prince's slender fingers, tears once again filled her eyes, and murmured: "Fan'er, my Fan'er..."
At this time, the queen is no longer that high-ranking, maternity woman, but just a mother.
The emperor stared blankly at this scene, with a gloomy and sad expression, and his hands clenched into fists.
"Wu Imperial Physician!" The emperor ordered stiffly, "I want you to cure the fifth prince, and you will do everything possible to cure the fifth prince!"
Physician Wu and the others stood bowed and did not dare to make a sound.
Hades wants you to die in the third watch, who dares to keep you until the fifth watch.
As doctors, they practice medicine to save people, but they have no ability to snatch people from the hands of Hades... unless...
Doctors die, flesh and bones.
Only Lin Jingchen, the number one genius doctor in the world, might be able to give it a try.
Or, if Princess Yaoguang is around, maybe it can be done.
But His Royal Highness Fifth Prince's time is running out, Lin Jingchen's whereabouts are uncertain, and Princess Yaoguang is far away in the southern border, how could they have time in such a tight time!
In the dormitory, the atmosphere became more oppressive, and the shadow of death shrouded everyone's heart...
At this moment, the empress suddenly raised her voice and screamed, "Fan Er, what's the matter with you, Fan Er? Imperial Physician! Imperial Physician, come and see Fan Er."
Amidst the queen's almost hysterical yelling, the imperial physicians surrounded him in fear and trepidation, and performed acupuncture, acupuncture and acupressure for the fifth prince...
The empress's heart almost sank to the bottom of the valley, as if countless holes had been drilled into her heart, and the whistling cold wind passed through her heart.
Amidst the panic and noise, a tall court lady, that is, Xia He, walked in cautiously. Seeing the cats and dogs jumping around in the bedroom, she swallowed, and finally mustered up her courage, and said: "My Majesty, Empress Dowager, Empress Empress, the companion of the Fifth Prince, Second Prince Nangong, please see me..."
The emperor frowned, guessing that Nangong Xin might be worried about the fifth prince's condition, but at this moment, the emperor was really not in the mood to see outsiders, and was about to dismiss him casually, only to hear Xia He continue: "Nangong Er The young master said he would offer medicine..."
Donate medicine? !
These two words immediately attracted everyone's attention, and all eyes focused on the palace maid Xia He, making her more nervous and holding her breath subconsciously.
A glimmer of hope flashed in the eyes of Imperial Physician Wu. Naturally, the Nangong family would not offer medicine casually. Could it be the miracle medicine left by Master Lin or Princess Yaoguang
Even the queen looked over as if she had just woken up, and a gleam of brilliance flashed in her gray eyes.
A few years ago, it was Nangong Yue who pulled the young Huanger back from the gate of hell, and it was only then that the mother and child stayed together for these years; today, the Huanger suffered another disaster, and Nangong Xin appeared again...
This must be God's will!
"Your majesty..." The queen looked at the emperor excitedly.
The emperor had already been moved, and hurriedly said: "Quick! Please invite the second son of Nangong to come in!"
The tense atmosphere in the dormitory, as if a bowstring was stretched, loosened a bit, and almost everyone pinned their last sliver of hope on Nangong Xin.
After a while, Nangong Xin walked into the bedroom under the leadership of the maid. He was in a hurry, and his face was full of worry. While striding forward, his eyes paused for a moment on Han Lingfan's ashesy face, then he lowered his eyes respectfully, saluting the empress and queen mother.
"Ah Xin is free."
Nangong Xin was the fifth prince's companion, and he had a lot of dealings with the emperor on weekdays. The emperor and Nangong Xin were quite close.
At this moment, the fifth prince's life was hanging by a thread, and the emperor didn't bother to say anything, so he said straight to the point: "Ah Xin, do you want to donate medicine? Are you confident that your medicine can save the fifth prince?"
Nangong Xin settled down, of course he did not have absolute confidence, neither he nor his father Nangong Mu and uncle Nangong Qin were fully sure, but they believed in their sister.
Furthermore, the situation of His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince is so dangerous at this moment, even if there is a glimmer of hope, they must give it a try.
Just like his father taught him, a scholar dies for his confidant.
He must do something about this matter!
Nangong Xin said to herself in her heart.
Therefore, he came.
"Your Majesty," Nangong Xin raised his hands above his head respectfully, held up a small porcelain bottle in his hand, and said firmly, "This is a life-saving pill left by my sister before she left the capital. Protect the heart at a critical moment."
Hearing this, Imperial Physician Wu was overjoyed, maybe the Fifth Prince was saved this time!
The emperor's face was still as deep as water, and he motioned for a servant to take the small porcelain bottle, and then ordered the imperial physician Wu: "Emperor physician Wu, you and a few imperial physicians will see if the fifth prince can take this medicine!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Imperial Physician Wu respectfully accepted the order, and then walked aside with all the imperial physicians, gathered together to discuss...
The fifth prince's situation is so critical that the imperial physicians did not dare to take it lightly. When the porcelain bottle was opened, everyone gathered around the pill to deliberate and speculate on the ingredients in it...
After a while, Imperial Physician Wu led several imperial physicians to come to the emperor, and said: "Your Majesty, I have studied this pill. This pill contains at least a dozen kinds of medicinal materials, but I can only guess about seven or eight of them. The way is to 'prescribe the right medicine'. Let His Royal Highness take this life-saving pill with unknown medicinal ingredients. I think the risk is a bit big..."
If the fifth prince took this life-saving pill, but his condition got worse, and even his soul went back to the west, then these imperial physicians would not be able to escape the responsibility.
The emperor didn't speak for a while, why didn't he know what these imperial doctors were thinking, but Xiao Wu's situation couldn't be delayed, and he couldn't wait anymore. If he doesn't do anything, he won't survive tonight...
"Doctor Wu." The emperor said in a low and hoarse voice, "You tell me the truth, can this life-saving pill be used?"
"Your Majesty." Imperial Physician Wu said without hesitation, "If it is not used, the fifth prince may not be able to survive the time of Haishi. Although I don't know the ingredients in this pill, I think that since Princess Yaoguang named the medicine "life-saving", he decided to It's special."
The empress thought the same thing, looking at the emperor expectantly: "Your Majesty..." She was willing to believe in Nangong Yue!
As the saying goes, a dead horse is a living horse doctor, for the sake of Xiao Wu, I can only give it a try!
The emperor gritted his teeth and said, "Give the fifth prince this life-saving pill!"
The emperor gave an order, so the life-saving pill was sent into Han Lingfan's mouth...
At this time, it was already Xu time.
After that, there was a long wait, and the imperial physicians surrounded Han Lingfan, carefully observing his every symptom.
At Haishi, the imperial physicians confirmed that Han Lingfan's condition did not deteriorate further...
In the third watch, Han Lingfan stopped sweating, and the flush on his cheeks gradually faded away...
At the fourth watch, Han Lingfan stopped talking, his breathing gradually calmed down, and he fell asleep peacefully...
This night was so long and difficult, as if time had been slowed down several times.
But no matter what, the dawn will come...
At dawn, Imperial Physician Wu checked Han Lingfan's pulse again. His tense shoulders relaxed a little, and then he reported to the empress: "Your Majesty, empress, the fifth prince's fever has subsided... there is no danger of life for the time being." .”
Both the queen mother and the empress wept with joy, and even the emperor secretly turned his back and wiped the corners of his eyes.
Han Lingfan finally held his breath, but this was just the beginning...
Physician Wu knew that although the fifth prince saved his life this time, the blood in his brain hadn't been removed for a day, and he was struggling on the verge of death. What will happen in the future is really hard to judge. Maybe it's light enough to have headaches all the time, which will affect your lifespan, or serious enough to fall asleep like this forever and not be able to wake up... It's just that the fifth prince managed to save his life, so he can only talk about it in detail with the empress later.
Not far away, Nangong Xin stood in the corner of the bedroom for most of the night. Hearing the imperial physician's diagnosis at this moment, his heart, which had been hanging in mid-air, sank a little, and the exhaustion that was suppressed in his heart surged up instantly.
Now that Han Lingfan's condition has stabilized for the time being, there is no need for Nangong Xin to stay any longer.
After he bid farewell to the empress in a respectful voice, he exited the bedroom, and then heaved a long sigh of relief. Just as he was about to continue walking, he saw three familiar figures coming out of the west side hall of Fengluan Palace one after another. A young man in a yellow robe with a very different temperament walked straight towards him.
No matter what the purpose was, the three elder brothers of the fifth prince had been guarding in this side hall for a day and a night, and there were quite a lot of bloodshot eyes.
Nangong Xin straightened her face, stepped forward quickly, bowed to the three of them respectfully, and said, "I've seen King Cheng, King Shun, and King Gong!"
"The second son of Nangong is free of courtesy." The eldest prince Han Lingchao, who is now the king of Chengjun, raised his hand casually, with a very friendly attitude, "This time it is thanks to the timely medicine from the Nangong family, otherwise this king is really worried Brother..." As he spoke, he sighed faintly, his brows were furrowed, and he seemed very worried about Han Lingfan.
Han Lingguan said with a smile: "Brother Dahuang, he is also the brother of the fifth emperor, auspicious people have their own celestial features!"
"Since the fifth emperor brother has passed this test, he will naturally come to the extreme." Han Lingfu continued, his attitude was a little more sincere than the two emperor brothers. After all, Han Lingfan fell seriously ill this time because he fell from the altar of offering sacrifices to heaven, but the matter of praying for rain has nothing to do with Han Lingfu...
If Han Lingfan really had a chance for this, and Han Lingfu was really worried that not only would he not be able to win back the trust of his father, but would also attract the wrath of the empress, then he would have lost more than he gained.
Not to mention the past, but this time, Han Lingfu hopes that Han Lingfan is safe and sound more than anyone else.
Nangong Xin is no longer the foolish young man he was a few years ago. He has been in and out of the palace for more than half a year. He has seen a lot, heard a lot, and gained a lot of experience. Naturally, he will not take the words of these three county kings seriously. After responding politely, he took the initiative to leave.
After leaving Fengluan Palace, he saw that the golden first sun had already risen in the eastern sky, and the bright sunlight shone directly into Nangong Xin's tired eyes. palace.
When Nangong Xin returned to Nangong Mansion, it was already past half hour. He sent someone to deliver a message to Fu Yunyan, and at the same time went to the foreign study.
The emperor did not go to court today, so Nangong Qin returned to the mansion early, and waited quietly with Nangong Mu for Nangong Xin's return.
After hearing what Nangong Xin said about the situation in the palace, Nangong Qin nodded and told him to go back and rest first.
Nangong Xin withdrew from the outer study, greeted Mrs. Lin before returning to her yard.
Knowing that he stayed up all night, Fu Yunyan ordered his servants to prepare hot water for bathing and breakfast for him.
Looking at the sumptuous breakfast at the table, Nangong Xin didn't have any appetite, sitting next to Fu Yunyan, he finally couldn't suppress the emotions in his heart, and said: "Liu Niang, His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince really worked hard..."
Nangong Xin has always known that it is not easy for the fifth prince. Although the fifth prince is a direct son, there are three adult brothers above him, and each of them is not easy. He has also cultivated some influence in the court, and wants them to respect his own It's not easy for the emperor to bow his head and proclaim himself a minister!
The fifth prince has gone step by step to the present, and is finally recognized by the emperor, who favors him as the prince. Apart from the empress, he is probably the most important companion for the efforts he has put in.
Moreover, the fifth prince is generous and kind, not sensual, he studies hard every day, and is diligent in political affairs... Nangongxin believes that the fifth prince will definitely be a wise and benevolent king in the future.
But-
The most ruthless emperor's family!
The fifth prince was surrounded by countless wolves, tigers and leopards, all of them staring at each other...
Nangong Xin talked about what happened in Fengluan Palace with a complicated expression, and sighed: "The three county kings are all hypocritical, and none of them sincerely hope that His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince will survive..." They all spoke beautifully, but In fact, they all have their own ghosts!
Saying that, Nangong Xin couldn't help but think of his sister who was far away in southern Xinjiang. Compared with their brother and sister, the fifth prince is too lonely. His brother is his enemy, and his father is not only a father, but also the emperor. Probably only the queen can treat the fifth prince wholeheartedly, without any interests in her heart...
"Ah Xin." Fu Yunyan held Nangong Xin's hand tightly. She has a cheerful personality and doesn't like to play with those dark tricks, but after all, she was raised by Princess Yongyang, and she has been in and out of the palace since she was a child. The darkness and squalor in the deep palace is the clearest. There is no family relationship in the emperor's family, only the struggle for power.
For the three county kings, if the fifth prince goes, they will have a chance to ascend to the supreme position. The temptation is enough to make people abandon all family ties...
Fu Yunyan comforted in a soft voice: "Ah Xin, you have already done what you can..." Next, it's up to the fifth prince himself!
"... Let's have dinner later, I'll write a letter to my sister." Nangong Xin said haggardly, "Ask my sister and grandfather if there is any good recipe."
Fu Yunyan's eyes lit up, she nodded hurriedly and said, "Okay! I'll go with you and grind ink for you."
Nangong Xin nodded, and the two went to the study together hand in hand.
After writing the letter, sealed it with wax paint, and then sent it to southern Xinjiang by the post station...
Nangong Xin's letter was still on the way, and a white pigeon flew into Yanding City first...
The poor white pigeon was chased by the gray eagle and flew all the way, and finally landed unsteadily in Xiaosi's hand.
Gray Eagle let out a triumphant eagle cry, and flaunted a few times around Xiao Si's head.
Xiao Si glanced at it coldly, while secretly thinking about hiding Han Yu, he carried the white pigeon into the study, and said, "My lord, it's a letter sent by a flying pigeon from Wangdu." He took it off He picked up the tissue paper in the bamboo tube and passed it over.
Guan Yubai put down the wolf hair in his hand, and took the tissue paper with a smile.
As soon as he glanced at it, Guan Yubai couldn't help raising his eyebrows. Then, he carefully read the tissue paper and put it on the candle. After a while, white smoke was lit up.
When Guan Yubai left the capital, he had already expected that the emperor would appoint the fifth prince as the crown prince. He also expected that the lack of a crown prince for many years had caused the three adult princes to have their own thoughts. Even if the emperor made a decision, it would be difficult for them to let go of their obsessions and bow their heads to the fifth prince. Even, they would be happy to sweep away the fifth prince who stood in the way.
In order to avoid civil strife in the capital and affect the situation in southern Xinjiang, Guan Yubai deliberately divided the three adult princes before leaving, especially the second prince who was hiding well. He intensified their conflicts, so that they could not form an alliance because of their common interests, but would fight each other endlessly. In this way, they could not blindly target the fifth prince.
The fifth prince will not be at a disadvantage forever, but he is still young and fledgling, and needs time to grow up.
only…
Guan Yubai took a look at the tissue paper that had been burned into a mass of black ashes, and tapped his fingers lightly on the desk.
In the beginning, it was because there had been no rain in the capital for several months, and there were rumors in the market that the fifth prince was not the real son. After that, it was the stone of "choosing the master" that pushed this rumor to its peak... It is impossible to blindly prohibit speech, if it continues, it will only affect the prestige of the fifth prince.
Under such circumstances, unless the emperor changes his mind and no longer appoints the fifth prince as the crown prince, he must try to restore it.
It hadn't rained in the capital for several months, if the people could see the fifth prince begging for rain from heaven with their own eyes, it would undoubtedly be the best way to clear up the rumors. Although according to Fei Ge's biography, the matter of asking for rain was proposed by the third prince, it is obvious that the emperor is just pushing the boat along the way. Even without the proposal of the third prince, the matter of praying for rain is inevitable.
The celestial phenomena were calculated by the Qin Tianjian, and the five princes went up to the roof to pray for rain, and all the rumors about the capital would disappear with the rain.
All this was so logical that Guan Yubai had to suspect that, in fact, from the beginning of the rumors, someone was secretly promoting it.
If this assumption is true, then it would not be a simple accident that the fifth prince would fall from the altar.
Even though Guan Yubai was not there on the day of offering sacrifices to heaven, he could still imagine the scenes at that time.
The fifth prince came down from the platform, slipped and fell...
According to the schedule of offering sacrifices to heaven, the emperor, empress, civil and military officials should all be under the platform, and there was only one person closest to the fifth prince——
Servant!
Guan Yubai's eyes flashed, his lips moved slightly and he muttered to himself: "...the fifth prince was pushed down the steps by his personal servant."