Tang Dynasty Puppet Doctor

Chapter 63: Imperial Audience, Physical Examination

"Don't move!" Murong Huan walked over to his bathtub, looking at his exposed upper body without any hesitation, and said, "Xiao Muchen, I'm sorry, with my current medical skills, I can't completely cure you of this ice silkworm poison. However, I have transferred some of the toxin in your body into my own. I will find a way to develop an antidote as soon as possible!"

"What did you say?" Xiao Muchen's face changed drastically, and he stood up suddenly. Drops of water fell from his shoulders, which were as white as jade and strong as a rock.

Because his voice was too excited, Xuan Yu was immediately attracted in.

Xuan Yu broke into the bedroom and saw her husband standing naked in front of the young girl. She was so embarrassed that she quickly covered her eyes and turned her back.

"Sorry... I don't know what happened. I was in a hurry, so..."

"go out!"

Xiao Muchen quickly took a black robe placed next to the bathtub, put it on, and walked out of the bathtub.

"My dear, I was about to leave, but... Shangguan Daizhao has arrived at our residence and is now waiting in the front hall. She said that the emperor urgently summoned you to the palace, and... he also wants you to bring this young lady with you."

"I, I've finished what I want to say. I'm leaving now. Please feel free to do as you please!"

After Xuan Yu finished speaking, he quickly ran out of the bedroom. As soon as he walked out, he saw Ah Shu with her hands on her hips, angrily facing several flashy maids.

"What do you want to do? I told you my daughter is treating Xiao Zhongcheng. Why are you so impatient to come here?"

One of the maids couldn't help but scolded angrily, "You are so rude, girl! We were given to Xiao Zhongcheng by the saints, so we should take care of Xiao Zhongcheng's food and daily life. He is sick now, can't we come to see him?"

"Can you cure it by just coming here? Wouldn't that just cause trouble for my girl? Why are you coming here if you don't have the skills to treat the disease?"

"You slut!" One of the maids blushed and pointed at Ah Shu and cursed. Another maid quickly pressed her hand down and signaled with her eyes, "Si Hua, stop talking..."

At this moment, a voice suddenly came from above his head: "Everyone go! Don't disturb my husband's rest!"

……

Inside the bedroom, Xiao Muchen stepped out of the bathtub and stared at Murong Huan for a long moment. Then, with a mixture of self-blame and anger, he asked, "Who taught you to treat illnesses this way? Don't you think about your own safety?"

"I haven't thought about it, but Xiao Muchen, the ice silkworm poison you were infected with might be a mixture of toxins from multiple venomous insects, and it could even get worse with your mood swings. Only by experiencing all the pain this poison brings can I confidently develop an antidote."

"Please believe me, at least I can share your pain and prevent your life from slipping away so quickly."

Xiao Muchen's heart was slightly shaken. While he was deeply moved, his mind kept ringing with the words his master had once said: "Your little junior sister is unlucky and has a short life... Let her live her life to the fullest!"

Can the master really predict people’s future?
He couldn't help but embrace Murong Huan in his arms. The subtle feeling of close skin contact made his heart tremble slightly, and his face flushed, giving rise to a few throbbing and longing. Then he seemed to realize that he was being rude, and quickly let go of her and said, "Sorry!"

Murong Huan was also a little surprised when he sensed his loss of composure.

"what happened to you?"

"Nothing, then I'll take you to see the saint! But from now on, before you do anything, can you please ask for my opinion first?"

……

Several maids were still making an indignant noise when they suddenly saw the bedroom door open. Xiao Muchen was wearing a wide black robe embroidered with bamboo leaves, a loose belt, and a slightly open collar, revealing his fair skin and slender neck. Although he had a head of silver hair hanging down, his delicate facial features and his lazy yet graceful figure made people's hearts beat like drums and their hearts confused and infatuated at the first sight.

After being in the mansion for so long, they had never seen their husband's appearance after bathing at such a close distance. Several maids were so excited that their faces turned red.

No wonder the saint was reluctant to kill him!
"Hurry up and leave!"

Seeing that these maids looked like crazy fans and were almost drooling, Xuan Yu frowned and shouted again before driving them away.

After they left, Xuan Yu said again, "My dear, this isn't a solution. Why don't you find a reason to send them away?"

"If a saint gives something, I should refuse it if I can. If I can't refuse it, then this is the only way. Moreover...if I don't have the saint's eyes and ears around me, she won't feel at ease."

Xuan Yu naturally understood this truth and sighed softly, but she always held a glimmer of hope in her heart: What if her husband suddenly became wise and displayed extraordinary intelligence and talent and came up with a solution?
At this time, Ah Shu ran to Xiao Muchen with some displeasure and asked angrily, "Xiao Zhongcheng, I have something that has been in my heart for a long time and I want to ask you."

"Ah Shu, stop it!"

Murong Huan said something, but Xiao Muchen stopped her and said to Ah Shu, "Go ahead!"

"I heard from them that both the Saint and Her Royal Highness the Princess like you. They said you are both talented and beautiful, and that you often interact with Her Royal Highness the Princess. I just want to ask, are you also like Zhang Changzong, and is Her Royal Highness the Princess's male favorite?"

Before Ah Shu finished her last sentence, Xuan Yu was so shocked that his jaw dropped. He strode forward and covered her mouth tightly.

"Nothing, Xuanyu, just let her speak!" Xiao Muchen said, then added: "I can answer your question, I am not!"

After breaking free from Xuan Yu's hand, Ah Shu exclaimed in surprise, "Really?" Then she became a little suspicious, "But Her Highness the Princess touched you, and you're obviously much more handsome than Zhang Changzong..."

There's no reason why Her Royal Highness the Princess wouldn't like you!

Xiao Muchen smiled again: "The Saint and the Princess do like me, but that's just on the surface. Besides, there are many kinds of likes. Little girl, there are still many things you don't understand."

Really? There are many different ways to like someone, right?

"Why are you asking me that question?"

Ah Shu lowered her head and said, "I'm just afraid that your kindness to Ah Huan will disappear one day. Ah Huan and I haven't met many good people since we were young, and the only one who was kind to her was that mysterious Taoist priest. The Master and the Lady passed away early, and I'm afraid Ah Huan will be sad in the future.

If liking someone is just superficial, then it’s better not to like them at all, Xiao Zhongcheng, don’t you agree?

Xiao Muchen was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to answer this question. After a long while, he replied, "You're right. If liking someone is just superficial, then it's better not to like them. Don't worry, I won't be superficial with your girl."

As he was saying this, Xiao Muchen caught a glimpse of a graceful figure in a female official's uniform standing under an apricot tree, watching everything with a smile.

He immediately took Murong Huan's hand and walked towards Shangguan Wan'er.

"Shangguan Daizhao!"

Xiao Muchen bowed to Shangguan Wan'er.

Murong Huan also followed his example and bowed to Shangguan Wan'er.

Shangguan Wan'er couldn't help but look at Murong Huan again. At that time, the sun had already set and the moon had just come out. The little girl in front of her was wearing a white feather cloak. She had a calm and dignified temperament. She was as eye-catching as a mirage in the light and shadow, yet unapproachable.

After watching for a while, Shangguan Wan'er turned her gaze to Xiao Muchen, "Xiao Zhongcheng, the Saint has already reprimanded the King of Wei, but the King of Wei did reveal a secret about the late Crown Prince Li Hong, which may also be related to this little girl. When you see the Saint later, be careful in your dealings.

As long as you don't offend the saint, he will be very tolerant of you."

"Well, thank you Shangguan Daizhao for the reminder!"

……

When we arrived at Ziwei Palace, it was already one o'clock in the evening, but the Wanxiang Palace, which symbolized the imperial power of the empress, was still brightly lit, magnificent, and reaching up to the sky.

After entering the main hall of the imperial court, Xiao Muchen took Murong Huan to pay their respects to the empress.

"Your humble servant pays homage to His Majesty the Holy Emperor!"

"Be flat!"

The empress sat on the dragon throne, lifted the pearl curtain, and looked at Murong Huan carefully. This look gave her a very strange feeling, as if he was the person she had once been closest to, which made her feel a little curious and guilty.

Murong Huan also clearly felt Li Linghuan's emotional fluctuations.

This was her mother, the empress in her dream who was very old but still had undiminished divine majesty!

"The music you played at the Peony Flower Festival in Taiping today was good, and the words you said were also good. Have you reached the age of marriage now?" the empress suddenly asked.

"Reporting to the Saint, I have just reached the age of marriage!"

The empress nodded and immediately called out, "Someone come!"

An old palace maid stepped forward and said, "Yes!"

"Go and give this girl the dress I have prepared as a gift for her coming of age!"

"Here!"

Soon, the palace maid brought out a gorgeous dress that was glittering and colorful and placed it in front of Murong Huan.

When Xiao Muchen and Murong Huan were puzzled, the empress suddenly said in a cold tone, "Wan'er, take this girl to the back hall. You and Lin Yu will see her put on this dress in person!"

　This time, the hero and heroine have a long-lasting and ordinary relationship of helping and supporting each other and fighting against the enemy together. There is no limit to the pulling or anything like that. They are also the best partners. Of course, there are some lovely supporting characters. The story is mainly about the power struggle and suspense of the Tang Dynasty. Thank you for your subscription support. For Mouye, it doesn’t matter how many people read it. The main thing is that there are people reading it, so Mouye will write it, haha...

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