Chapter 693: He Will Always Protect Her
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The Great Empress Dowager gestured for Mingzhu to come closer and intermittently said, “I know I can’t be saved. Although I don’t want to die, I have to accept it. Before that, I must tell you that the sandalwood cup set was not given to you by me. Now, go.”
Mingzhu didn’t expect the Great Empress Dowager to want to tell her this. She looked at Mu Gugu in surprise, and Mu Gugu nodded with tears in her eyes, whispering, “It was Liang Youyi who deceived Her Majesty and had Sang Shen make it behind Her Majesty’s back. In fact, Her Majesty had no knowledge of it. It was only after Liang Youyi’s death that Her Majesty accidentally mentioned it one day and learned about it.”
Regardless of whether it was true or false, it was still an explanation. At this moment, it was not the time to pursue this matter further. Mingzhu silently retreated and let Jiang Zhouzi come forward to treat the Great Empress Dowager.
After a long examination and inquiry, Jiang Zhouzi’s expression became increasingly solemn, making everyone anxious. Yuwen Guang couldn’t help but ask in a low voice, “How does the divine doctor see it?”
Jiang Zhouzi shook his head. “Please forgive me, Your Majesty. The Great Empress Dowager’s illness is too severe. This humble one needs to think carefully before speaking.”
Although Peng Liang and others were prepared, they still felt a chill in their hearts. Yuwen You coldly said, “Doctor Lu, are you sure you’re not refusing to speak out of some personal and undisclosed reasons? After all, Doctor Lu treated Minister Fu’s illness very efficiently.”
The implication here is that there is suspicion that Jiang Zhouzi, Mingzhu, and Yuwen Chu have made another deal and are unwilling to truly treat the Great Empress Dowager’s illness.
Jiang Zhouzi detests nothing more in his life than having his medical skills and anything related to them questioned. He immediately asked Yuwen Guang, “May I ask, Your Majesty, who is this person? How dare he speak so boldly and recklessly when Your Majesty is inquiring of this commoner?”
Yuwen Guang scolded Yuwen You with a stern face, “Retreat! Don’t disturb the divine doctor from diagnosing the Great Empress Dowager’s illness.”
Although Yuwen You didn’t think much of this young emperor, being scolded in public still made him very unhappy. He sneered and said, “Your Majesty, this minister is only worried that the divine doctor is acting out of selfishness and refuses to give his full attention to the Great Empress Dowager’s treatment. After all, Doctor Lu treated Minister Fu’s illness very efficiently.”
Although Yuwen Guang didn’t say anything, there was a hint of doubt in his eyes. He knew his own weight, but he didn’t want the Great Empress Dowager to die under suspicious circumstances.
Yuwen Chu watched coldly without saying a word.
Mingzhu knew that this matter had to be clarified face-to-face today, so she said, “Doctor Lu, regardless of the situation, please speak openly in front of everyone.”
Jiang Zhouzi said firmly, “There is something in the Great Empress Dowager’s head. If she wants to recover, we must open her skull to remove it. However, I don’t know exactly where it is, I haven’t performed this surgery before, and I don’t have the appropriate tools…” He paused for a moment, recalling, “The last time I did a similar treatment, it was on a sheep’s head that often convulsed and went crazy. I opened the sheep’s head and found a big thing inside, but the sheep died…”
A chill ran through everyone present. Mu Gugu and Yuwen Guang’s faces turned pale as they looked worriedly at the Great Empress Dowager. The Great Empress Dowager remained expressionless, her eyes closed, whether asleep or listening was unclear.
Jiang Zhouzi continued, “So the surgery to open the skull and remove the object is not feasible. Even if the Great Empress Dowager wants to try, I dare not attempt it. In other words, by clinging on like this, she can live for some more time, but if we open her skull, she will die immediately.”
Only then did the Great Empress Dowager open her eyes and look at Jiang Zhouzi, asking softly, “Are there any other ways?”
“In response to Your Majesty, I currently have no way to completely cure this illness, but I have a prescription that can temporarily stabilize Your Majesty’s condition. Generally speaking, as long as there are no other mishaps, it’s not a problem to pass safely for about a year or so.” Jiang Zhouzi glanced at Mingzhu standing beside her, fearing that she might change her mind about accompanying him, so he cunningly added, “Your Majesty probably also knows under what conditions I made the exchange with the Regent Wangfei. Perhaps there might be a remedy for treating Your Majesty’s illness in that secret book.”
Peng Liang immediately said, “Yes, any glimmer of hope should not be easily given up.”
Mingzhu had long guessed this result. There might not necessarily be a way to treat the Great Empress Dowager’s illness in that secret book. Jiang Zhouzi only pressured her in front of everyone because he was afraid she would not accompany him. But now that it had come to this, she had no retreat, so she decisively said, “Minister Peng is right. Any glimmer of hope should not be easily given up. I will go with the divine doctor to search for this secret book and find a way to treat the Great Empress Dowager.”
Jiang Zhouzi took the opportunity to step aside and write the prescription.
Yuwen Chu looked darkly at Jiang Zhouzi, then turned and left. He feared that if he stayed here for another moment, he might not be able to resist killing someone. Mingzhu hurriedly caught up, “Your Highness?”
Yuwen Chu stopped and waited for her. “It’s stuffy in the main hall. I’m going outside for some fresh air. Are you coming?”
Knowing that their separation was imminent, Mingzhu cherished every moment spent with him even more. She smiled and followed closely, gently grabbing his sleeve. “Wherever you go, I’ll go. I’ll accompany you.”
Yuwen Chu held her hand in his palm without hesitation, openly leading her through the palace. It was a long time before he spoke again. “One day, I will definitely kill Jiang Zhouzi.”
Mingzhu smiled lightly without speaking.
He raised an eyebrow. “Don’t you believe me?”
“I don’t.” Mingzhu smiled at him and said, “With Your Highness’s love and care for talent, how could you easily kill someone like Jiang Zhouzi? You must be thinking, if a pillar of the country falls seriously ill, or if a loyal and brave general needs treatment, it would be a pity if Jiang Zhouzi died… Furthermore, if that mysterious book really exists, and I can see and record it, and pass it on to the doctors of the world, it could save many lives and accumulate merit. Your Highness even cares about a cooking pot for the people, so why would you be willing to let go of such a miraculous book?”
Considering that after she left, there would be no one to mediate between Yuwen Chu and the Great Empress Dowager, conflicts would likely escalate. She continued with a smile, “The Great Empress Dowager said she didn’t ask anyone to give me the sandalwood cup set; it was Liang Youyi who falsely claimed her order to give it to me. This time, I’m not completely going for the Great Empress Dowager’s sake, but also for my mother’s. “
Yuwen Chu lovingly tightened her cloak. “I will use all my strength to protect you.” Perhaps the Great Empress Dowager really cared for Mingzhu, or perhaps she truly didn’t know about the sandalwood cup set, but she didn’t stop Mingzhu from risking her life to accompany Jiang Zhouzi. Because she wanted to live, her desire for survival surpassed her love and concern for Mingzhu. Anyway, since Mingzhu was willing to believe in the Great Empress Dowager’s kindness, he wouldn’t spoil it for her. As long as she felt relieved and happy, what’s wrong with it? After all, he would always protect her, look after her.
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