nycdaug Chapter 344 General Lu’s spoiled concubine ran away with the baby
Chapter 344 General Lu’s spoiled concubine ran away with the baby
But he was still afraid of putting his father in a difficult position, "Dad, if you don't want to leave here, I can stay." His eyes were full of sincerity.
Dad patted his shoulder and said, "Don't worry! Dad really thinks so."
Even if these children were not considered members of the royal family, they were either rich or noble in the Xiqi Kingdom. How could he bear to let them stay here and become commoners like them?
Besides, he sincerely felt that as long as he was with his daughter and children, he could be anywhere.
Lu Xianzhi personally brought a few of the little ones to formally bid farewell to Master Chu.
Both the princess and Lu Zhihuan sent generous gifts. Master Chu was flattered and realized that these children had such important backgrounds.
As the weather was getting colder, they had to prepare a lot of things and it took them a whole day to pack.
The next day, the group set off in a grand manner.
He returned to Xiqi Kingdom near the end of the year.
After a quick rest for two days, he went to the palace to meet the emperor.
The emperor and the empress sat in the seats of honor, and the emperor was particularly fond of the children when he saw them.
Not only did he hug each of them, he also took the initiative to suggest that the little ones go to the Royal School to study.
The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess saw it all and looked a little displeased.
Even Yu'er in their family didn't receive such love from the royal grandfather.
The Crown Prince was not born to the Queen, but to the Prince of Chen.
But he had been weak and sickly since childhood, gasping for breath after every step he took, and was simply unable to inherit the throne.
Unable to withstand the pressure from the court, the emperor had no choice but to appoint the third prince born to the virtuous concubine as the crown prince.
Emperor Xuan Xiao treated his nephew better than his own son. His face darkened when he saw Lu Zhihuan beside Lu Xianzhi.
It was this woman who made his nephew look like he was half dead.
Lu Xianzhi subtly blocked Emperor Xuan Xiao's sight and looked at him with a pleading look.
Emperor Xuan Xiao glared at him with some disappointment.
At this time, Prince Chen came.
The sound came before the person arrived, "Cough cough... cough cough..."
The queen immediately stood up and walked quickly down the steps to greet him.
Full of heartache and pity, "Chen'er, why are you here? Don't go out in such a cold day!"
As soon as he walked into the hall, a unique scent mixed with various herbs spread faintly.
Lu Zhihuan looked over. Prince Chen's skin was as pale as paper, devoid of any color, a nearly transparent white, so pale that one could almost see the blue veins beneath. His face was thin, with high cheekbones, deep eye sockets, and lips a pale purple.
He was thin and frail, and his robe hung loosely on his body, as if a gust of wind could blow him down.
His limbs were slender and long, but one could see that he had no strength at all, and every step he took was extremely difficult.
Her head was tightly wrinkled.
Lu Xianzhi stood in front of her and looked back at her sadly. Even though her cousin was like this, she was still watching with relish.
Prince Chen walked slowly into the hall, his expression solemn. He faced the emperor and bowed respectfully, "Your son pays respects to your father."
Emperor Xuan Xiao leaned forward and quickly called him up, "Chen'er, get up quickly."
"Ahem..." Prince Chen turned and bowed to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, "Greetings to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess."
The prince had to stand up and put on a fake smile, "My Royal Brother, thank you for your courtesy."
Prince Chen then turned his gaze to Lu Xianzhi, Lu Zhihuan and the children.
He looked a little surprised.
Lu Xianzhi then smiled and bowed, "Cousin." He turned around and introduced Lu Zhihuan and the children.
Prince Chen smiled gently, "I haven't seen you for several years. Xianzhi seems much more mature now. I was in a hurry today and didn't bring any gifts. I hope my sister-in-law won't mind."
Lu Zhihuan bowed slightly, "Your Highness Prince Chen, you are too kind."
The queen personally helped him sit down, and then returned to the seat of honor, with a somewhat worried look on her face.
Emperor Xuan Xiao patted her hand, sighed, and said, "It is rumored that there is a miraculous doctor in Taohuawu, on the border of Dongguan, with excellent medical skills. I have already sent someone there, and I believe there will be news in a few days. Don't worry."
The queen nodded.
Lu Zhihuan raised an eyebrow.
Lu Xianzhi quickly looked at the children, but they just looked at each other and pretended not to hear anything.
He was secretly relieved.
On the way back, Lu Xianzhi was always worried. Lu Zhihuan leaned her elbows on the coffee table, looked at him and said lightly, "I can treat Prince Chen. Do you mind if I reveal my identity?" She wanted to let the world know that she was completely worthy of being the general of Xiqi Kingdom.
Lu Xianzhi quickly grabbed her hand and said, "Of course I don't mind. My wife, Lu Xianzhi, is a miraculous doctor from Taohuawu. I am so lucky."
"However, my cousin has been plagued by illness since he was a child, and the Imperial Hospital was only able to barely save his life."
He once heard his mother say that his cousin's health was getting worse every year.
Lu Zhihuan knew what he was worried about. "Don't worry! Miracle doctors are just a title used by ordinary people. They are not gods. Even if I can't cure him, I believe the emperor and the queen will understand."
He nodded, "Uncle is a sensible emperor."
next day
Lu Xianzhi went to court, and after the court, he followed his uncle the emperor to the imperial study.
Revealed Lu Zhihuan's identity.
"She is the miracle doctor of Taohuawu!" The emperor was extremely surprised.
"That's good, that's good..." he murmured.
Just yesterday, my subordinates came to report that Taohuawu had long been deserted, and there were rumors that the miracle doctor was no longer alive!
But today I tell him that the miracle doctor is right before his eyes.
I originally thought that she was just an ordinary woman with a low status and was not worthy of Xian'er.
Now it seems that Xianer still has excellent vision.
Soon, Lu Xianzhi returned with a secret imperial edict from the emperor to Lu Zhihuan, asking her to go to Prince Chen's Mansion to treat His Royal Highness Prince Chen.
Lu Zhihuan sighed, as expected, the royal family members were full of cunning people.
Soon a servant came to report that Prince Chen's men had delivered some gifts to the General's Mansion.
On the second day, Lu Xianzhi took Lu Zhihuan to Prince Chen's Mansion.
Prince Chen dismissed his servants and only kept his confidants by his side.
Lu Zhihuan took his pulse and found that he was in a state of exhaustion. She withdrew her hand and said.
"The imperial physician's diagnosis is that the disease is in the lungs and is caused by exhaustion."
The eunuch standing by nodded quickly, "Madam, that is indeed the case."
Her brows furrowed, "When did His Royal Highness Prince Chen become unwell? Wasn't it right after he was born?"
"Three years old," the eunuch quickly replied, "When His Royal Highness was three years old, he accidentally fell into the water during the coldest days of winter, and that's when he developed this illness."
Lu Zhihuan shook his head.
"Prince Chen's symptoms, superficially, appear to be caused by a cold pathogen entering his body after falling into the water, pneumonia, and other factors that have weakened his immune system. Long-term treatment without cure has led to his condition worsening into exhaustion. But it doesn't look like that to me. I need to draw some of your blood..."
The eunuch was shocked, raised his orchid finger, and stared at the emperor, "My body and hair are given by my parents. How can you damage them at will? This is extremely disrespectful."
Lu Zhihuan rolled his eyes.
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Damn it
Lu Xianzhi looked at the eunuch with a gloomy face, "How can this general's wife allow you to shout and yell? Medical orders are like military orders. The sick cannot be helped."
Lu Zhihuan gave him a thumbs up in his heart.