In the end, the epidemic spread to the capital, silently.
By the time it was discovered, it had already spread over a large area.
The people were so frightened that whenever they went out they felt like they were walking through the gates of hell.
At first, this matter was not suppressed by the subordinates, but an epidemic broke out at the border and the emperor was furious. Only one minister who went to provide relief came back.
Zhou Zhengsheng's corruption case is still pending, and no one wants to find this bad luck as the new year approaches.
I thought about suppressing it until later in the year, but as a result, the epidemic spread to the palace and it couldn't be suppressed at all.
The emperor was furious and called all the ministers into the palace.
"The epidemic is spreading, but you keep it secret and refuse to report it. What on earth are you doing!"
He threw the folders on the table in front of the ministers. These folders were all presented in the past few days. There was harmony in them, and the epidemic was not mentioned at all.
The ministers hung their heads and listened to the instructions with trepidation, not daring to make a sound for fear of losing their heads if they were not careful.
"What do the people in the Royal Hospital do for food? Give me a prescription to treat the epidemic today, or else you will come to see me."
The Royal Hospital is now leaderless, and the seat of Zhou Zhengsheng's death court is vacant. Others are trying to rush forward, but at this time they all give up.
When there is nothing wrong, they can just be the court judge. If something happens, the first person to be held accountable is the court judge of the Royal Hospital.
Epidemics can be big or small, and the conditions are changeable. It is not easy to really get the right medicine.
"Your Majesty, I am incompetent, but didn't Mrs. Lu go to the border earlier? She is proficient in medical skills. Why not invite her to the palace to discuss prescriptions? Maybe the current dilemma can be solved soon."
"Oh, what did you say when the border epidemic was resolved?"
Marquis Jing'an stood up and stood up for Si Ning.
Not long ago, the emperor issued a decree to commend Si Ning. The reason was that Si Ning went to the border to provide disaster relief. However, those at the Royal Hospital got wind of the news in advance from somewhere and went to the palace to see the emperor and said that they must not issue such an order.
He also said that no matter what Zhou Zhengsheng did, if he went to the border, he would not have made any achievements at all. After all, he had saved a lot of people. If they were all wiped out at once, what would the face of their imperial hospital be in the future?
Everyone mentioned that the Royal Hospital couldn't think of anything other than corruption, so that's okay.
The emperor was also concerned about this and changed some of the wording when he issued the decree. He only said that Si Ning went to the border to participate in disaster relief and had made a contribution. The difference between one word and the meaning is thousands of miles away.
This matter reached the ears of the Marquis of Jing'an. When the Marquis of Jing'an returned home and mentioned it to his wife, the Marquis of Jing'an said that in the future there would be a suitable opportunity to frustrate the Imperial Hospital's spirit.
Marquis Jing'an kept this in mind and did so.
The people in the Royal Hospital were choked by the Marquis of Jing'an and could not speak. They felt aggrieved in their hearts, but on their faces they did not dare to offend the Marquis.
The emperor was also a little worried, but he didn't want to get angry on the spot. He just cast his eyes on Lu Hanxiao and said calmly.
"Han Xiao, what do you say about this?"
Lu Hanxiao is different from these civil servants, and different from every minister in the capital.
He is stationed at the border all year round, protecting the people of Daxia and guarding the Han family's family business.
He cares about the people and would never refuse such a thing.
The emperor boasted that he knew Lu Hanxiao, and his tone softened a bit.
"Han Xiao, what Imperial Doctor Sun said is true. Si Ning once assisted Zhou Zhengsheng when he was at the border. He must have memorized the prescription by heart. Please let her enter the palace."
Lu Hanxiao stepped forward and saluted the emperor, then replied unhurriedly.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I'm afraid my wife won't be able to enter the palace."
The emperor raised his eyebrows, "Why is this?"
"Because she's pregnant."
Everyone was shocked, came back to their senses and hurriedly congratulated Lu Hanxiao.
The emperor looked at Lu Hanxiao with a strange expression and said with a smile.
"This is really a happy event. If that's the case, then I'll send someone else."
It's hard to let a pregnant woman do such a dangerous thing. If she was infected with the epidemic, Lu Hanxiao would probably have to fight for her life.
"You guard the border. Now you have to take more care of your wife in the future. I will ask the imperial doctor to go with you to take Si Ning's pulse. If there is nothing serious, I can rest assured."
Lu Hanxiao said, "No need, Your Majesty. My wife is a doctor herself. Besides, she has been sleepy these past few days. I'm afraid the imperial doctor has gone and it will take a long time."
"Master Lu, it's okay. It's my honor to be able to treat your wife. It doesn't matter how long you wait."
Dr. Sun from before stood up and spoke to Lu Hanxiao with a smile.
Lu Hanxiao narrowed his eyes slightly, with a troubled look on his face. Finally, he looked at the emperor above and nodded.
Dr. Sun's request for pulse was false, but it is true to find out the truth.
Because of Si Ning, the Royal Hospital was humiliated in public by Marquis Jing'an before. How could he swallow this tone?
Si Ning was pregnant earlier and later, but she was pregnant at this time. How could it be true?
As long as he finds out that Mrs. Lu is lying, the emperor will never let her off lightly, and he can also clear the name of their imperial hospital.
Now that Si Ning couldn't use it, the emperor had no choice but to send several imperial doctors from the Imperial Hospital to develop a prescription.
The Marquis of Jing'an was also sent to lead troops to guard various streets to prevent the people from causing trouble.
It was a matter of peace in the capital, and the emperor did not dare to slack off. He arranged everything properly before letting the ministers leave.
In the royal study, the emperor rubbed his swollen forehead, showing signs of fatigue.
Seeing this, the head eunuch quickly brought a cup of hot tea and handed it over, urging him in a low voice.
"The Emperor has many things to do every day, so you should be careful about your health."
The emperor took a sip of the tea cup and sighed, "Old man, even Han Xiao has a child. When I first met him, he was only a half-grown child. He followed the old man into the palace to see me, and he also Be careful, they have become famous generals now, and their prestige is even greater than that of my unsatisfactory sons."
"Your Majesty... all the princes are better than others. How can they be compared to General Lu? No matter how powerful General Lu is, he is just a minister. How can he surpass all the princes?"
The emperor smiled after hearing this, raised his finger and pointed at him, shook his head and smiled.
"That's all, go to the Lu family for me and get two decrees..."
As soon as Si Ning returned home from outside, he saw Qiu Ju waiting at the door.
Seeing Si Ning, Qiu Ju pulled her inside with an anxious look on her face.
"Ma'am, something happened."
Si Ning stared with confusion on his face, "Why are you so flustered?"
If it wasn't something difficult, Qiu Ju would rarely appear so nervous.
After all, what the secret guards want to do doesn't allow them to do this.
Qiu Ju pulled Si Ning and explained as she walked, "The master will be back with the imperial doctor in a while, and the emperor's imperial edict is also on the way."
Si Ning listened confused, "What's the matter?"
The epidemic was prevalent, and Si Ning guessed that the emperor should have ordered her to assist the Imperial Hospital in developing prescriptions.
The epidemic in the capital this time is different from the epidemic encountered at the border.
It is also true that the epidemics in the south and north should be different.
But what's the rush?
She pulled Qiu Ju and stopped, "Please tell me what happened."
Qiu Ju didn't have the intention to talk things over. She stamped her feet and said, "Madam, you are pregnant!"
Si Ning, "Huh?"
