People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 113, Quickly summon the Imperial Physician! (A surprise bonus chapter!)

Xinzheng, at the residence of the Fourth Young Master.

Han Qiancheng stood at the door, coldly observing the situation inside. Behind him, dozens of Han Yu's retainers waited anxiously for something.

Han Yu lay unconscious on the bed inside the room, his right leg of his pants violently ripped open, revealing his blackened calf.

A dozen or so doctors gathered around the bed, discussing Han Yu's right leg condition in a lively manner. Judging from their expressions, it was clear that Han Yu's right leg was in grave danger.

"How is it? You've been discussing this for so long, what exactly is the situation with Fourth Master's leg?" Han Qiancheng asked anxiously.

The dozen or so doctors looked at each other, none of them daring to step forward and answer.

“The fourth young master’s leg tendons are severed and his bones are necrotic; I’m afraid his leg is ruined,” said the eldest physician among them.

The other doctors nodded in agreement.

Upon seeing this, Han Qiancheng's heart immediately jumped into his throat, and the guests outside the door changed their expressions drastically, starting to discuss among themselves.

"Isn't there any way to save Fourth Master's leg? You must have a way, right?" Han Qiancheng grabbed the old doctor's sleeve and asked loudly, disregarding his image.

The old doctor stared at Han Qiancheng in horror, while the other doctors quickly stepped forward to separate the two.

"Qiancheng Gongsun, it's not that we don't want to save the Fourth Prince, but we are powerless to do so."

"Yes, we don't even know why the Fourth Young Master's right leg is like this. If we don't know the cause, how can we treat him?"

"The best-case scenario is that the meridians can be reconnected at great risk. Even if it is successful in the end, the Fourth Prince's leg will inevitably become lame."

The doctors tried their best to persuade Han Qiancheng, but Han Yu's leg didn't seem to have any wounds. They had examined it more than a dozen times but couldn't find anything wrong.

Upon hearing this, Han Qiancheng stood frozen in place, looking at the unconscious Han Yu with eyes full of worry.

Han Yu is an extremely ambitious person. Although he is not the eldest son of the legitimate wife, he has the ambition to become the King of Han and has been working hard towards this goal.

Now his right leg has suddenly become necrotic, and even if it is cured, he will be lame. This is tantamount to directly eliminating his possibility of competing with Crown Prince Han for the throne.

A monarch can be incompetent, lustful, weak, or even physically frail. In short, a monarch can have many flaws, but he cannot have any physical defects.

If Han Yu really becomes crippled, he will completely lose the chance to compete for the throne. Han Qiancheng cannot imagine what Han Yu will do when he wakes up and learns this news.

"I don't care what methods you use, or what you need to use, you must cure Fourth Master and save his leg!"

Han Qiancheng's voice was icy, his eyes were full of cold light, and one hand gripped the hilt of his sword, his dangerous intent was self-evident.

"This"

The doctors were immediately trembling with fear, not because they didn't want to save him, but because they were truly powerless to do so.

The retainers outside the door looked at the situation inside. After a brief moment of panic, their expressions gradually became complicated, and the admiration they once had for Han Yu was gone from their eyes.

They were Han Yu's retainers, some of whom joined him out of admiration, while others were invited by Han Yu with great effort. Although their methods of joining Han Yu differed, their ultimate goal was the same.

To help Han Yu achieve great things and ascend to the throne of King Han, so that he can also display his talents and ambitions and gain fame and fortune.

However, Han Yu suddenly fell seriously ill, and the best outcome for his lower leg was to become lame. King Han An and the officials and people of Han would never allow a lame man to become the King of Han.

This also meant that their investment in Han Yu had failed, and they couldn't help but start making plans for the future.

Just as the situation was getting out of control, a voice rang out, bringing everyone back to their senses.

"The King has arrived!"

Han Qiancheng and the others straightened their clothes and watched Han Wang An walk towards them.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!" Han Qiancheng and the others bowed in unison. "No need for formalities. How is the fourth prince doing?"

Han Wang An walked anxiously into the house without even glancing at Han Qiancheng and the others.

If Crown Prince Han was his favorite child, then Han Yu was his most valued child; otherwise, he wouldn't have supported Han Yu to counterbalance Ji Wuye and Zhang Kaidi.

The physicians exchanged bewildered glances again, not daring to answer King Han's question.

"Your Majesty, Fourth Master's leg has suddenly developed a serious ailment. The doctors say the best outcome is that he will be permanently disabled." Han Qiancheng gave a general account of Han Yu's condition.

Han Wang An's face immediately showed both shock and worry. Han Yu was a child he valued highly, and as both a father and the King of Han, he did not want anything to happen to Han Yu.

Han Yu was an indispensable figure in Han Yu's efforts to check and balance Ji Wuye and the court, and was key to preventing all the officials and clans of Han from turning to Ji Wuye, who controlled the crown prince.

But now Han Yu's leg has developed a problem, and he will become a cripple in the future. Once the news leaks out, the balance of the court will definitely be broken, and all officials and clans will side with Ji Wuye.

At that time, he, the King of Han, will no longer be able to hold his position.

"I command you all to heal the fourth prince at all costs, and make sure his leg is fully recovered!" King Han An angrily rebuked the group of doctors.

"Your Majesty, it's not that we don't want to treat the Fourth Prince, but we are truly powerless to do so," the group of physicians said, bowing respectfully.

Han Wang'an's face was terribly gloomy as he watched this scene. His hands were clenched tightly under his wide robe. He couldn't let anything happen to Han Yu, no matter what.

"Where is the Imperial Physician? Quickly send someone to fetch him!" King Han shouted anxiously.

Xu Qing was able to save the critically ill Crown Prince Han, so he must also be able to refine a elixir to cure Han Yu. Now, Xu Qing has become Han Wang An's only hope.

"Your Majesty, the Imperial Physician is on leave today. He is either at home or at Prime Minister Zhang's residence," said Han, the eunuch standing nearby.

"Why aren't you sending someone to summon the Imperial Physician? What are you all standing around for?!" King Han shouted angrily.

Han, the eunuch, was startled and shuddered. He replied "yes" and left with two other eunuchs.

Han Qiancheng watched the departing eunuch Han, his lips trembling slightly, as if he wanted to stop him from going to invite Xu Qing.

Han Yu schemed against Xu Qing time and time again, but he didn't know if Xu Qing had seen through his schemes.

Even if Xu Qing didn't realize it, it was common knowledge that Xu Qing had gone to the General's Mansion the night before, and he was worried that he and Ji Wuye might have reached some kind of agreement.

If Ji Wuye finds out that Han Yu is in trouble, he might very well have Xu Qing do something underhanded. Even if there's a chance Han Yu's leg can be saved, it's ultimately impossible to save it.

But since Han Wang'an had already given the order, he could only swallow his words and pray in his heart that Xu Qing's medical ethics would be as rumored and that he would not secretly harm patients.

Meanwhile, in Zhang Kaidi's mansion.

Xu Qing had finished asking Nian Duan for medical advice and was about to leave with his things when Zhang Liang stopped him.

Looking at Zhang Liang's solemn expression, Xu Qing asked...

"What's wrong with Zifang? Has the Prime Minister's condition worsened?"

"Imperial Physician, my grandfather is well. The King has just sent someone to invite you to come and treat him," Zhang Liang said.

"Ah!? Something happened to the King?" Xu Qing asked in surprise.

“It’s not Your Majesty, it’s the Fourth Prince, Han Yu. On his way back to the manor, the Fourth Prince suddenly suffered a serious ailment in his right leg, and Your Majesty requests that you go to treat him,” Zhang Liang said in a deep voice.

Xu Qing looked at Zhang Liang with surprise and disbelief. He had just figured out how to get revenge on Han Yu, so how could Han Yu suddenly fall ill?
For some reason, Xu Qing recalled the words He Guanzi had said to her that morning.

(End of this chapter)