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

Chapter 123, Should we stand in front of him?

"it is good."

Hu Meiren glared fiercely at Xu Qing, signaling him to hurry up and go.

However, Hu Meiren's gaze, which she considered fierce, actually appeared somewhat adorable on her delicate and charming face, where the warmth had not yet completely faded.

"Okay, I'll go right away."

Xu Qing pinched Hu Meiren's cheek and slapped her plump, upturned buttocks hard. Under Hu Meiren's coquettish yet angry gaze, he headed towards the bedroom.

Watching Xu Qing's retreating figure, Hu Meiren stomped her foot angrily.

"What a stinky man! He's infuriating!!"

Hu Meiren was feeling sullen, and even the various gifts Han Yu had sent her seemed unpleasant to her.

"Ruotao, why are these things still left in the hall? Quickly have someone take them down!" Consort Hu shouted to the people outside the hall.

Ruotao entered the hall in a somewhat flustered manner, looking at Consort Hu with a puzzled expression.

Yesterday, Han Yu sent people to deliver these things. Didn't her beauty say that they should be displayed in the palace so that the king could see them and appreciate the fourth prince's filial piety?

"My beauty, last night you..."

"What do you mean last night? Take all of this out right now, it's just annoying to look at."

Hu Meiren vented her frustration. She couldn't do anything to Xu Qing, so couldn't she take it out on someone else? Did they really think she, a favored concubine, was made of clay?

If Xu Qing knew what Hu Meiren was thinking, he would definitely support her. She's not made of clay, she's made of water, the kind that leaks water at the slightest touch.

Seeing that her beauty was truly angry, Ruotao dared not say anything more and directed the palace maids and eunuchs to take away the gifts.

Hu Meiren's reprimands were naturally heard by Xu Qing and Han Wang'an in the bedroom.

Han Wang'an looked outside with a puzzled expression and asked Xu Qing.
"What's wrong with the beauty? Who upset her so early in the morning?"

"Your Majesty, please do not worry. My lady was just a little upset when she bumped into those boxes while exercising," Xu Qing said in a low voice, maintaining his composure.

"I see. The fourth brother is really something. When it comes to showing filial piety, the important thing is the sentiment, not the gift."

Han Wang An no longer cared about Hu Meiren's matter; he had more important things to tell Xu Qing.

"Imperial Physician, you are highly skilled in medicine and have the ability to bring the dead back to life. Tell me the truth, is there really no way to cure the Fourth Prince's illness?"

"This is the royal palace. What we are about to say is only between the two of us. Don't worry about anything else, just speak your mind."

Han Wang An looked at Xu Qing with a serious expression, his gaze deep and unfathomable, with a hint of tension in it.

Xu Qing glanced at Han Wang'an's expression. It seemed that Han Wang'an was still concerned about Han Yu's condition.

They assumed that he was afraid of Ji Wuye's power, which was why he dared not treat Han Yu.

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty. It is my lack of skill. I specialize in internal medicine, not surgery. Moreover, the Fourth Prince's illness came on too suddenly and strangely, and I am powerless to help him," Xu Qing said, bowing deeply.

Han Wang'an looked at Xu Qing meaningfully. Seeing that Xu Qing didn't seem to be faking it, he could only sigh helplessly in the end.

"Yes, the fourth brother's illness was too sudden and too strange." Han Wang'an sighed in a deep voice, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

Han Yu had always been healthy, but after he refused Ji Wuye's offer to take back Han Yu's military power, he suddenly fell seriously ill. Anyone would suspect Ji Wuye.

King Han An was not unaware of Ji Wuye's usual behavior, but Ji Wuye had never openly attacked members of the royal family, maintaining a facade of respect, so he did not pay any attention to it.

But now that Ji Wuye has taken action against Han Yu, and with ruthless methods, Han Yu has to begin to be wary of Ji Wuye. However, Han Yu still cannot do without Ji Wuye, as he is their only capable general.

He couldn't let the court become unbalanced because of this. Simply transferring officials to show his favor to Han Yu wasn't enough. Han Yu also needed someone with extremely high prestige to stand on his side to offset the impact of his lameness.

"Imperial Physician, from now on, in addition to treating Prime Minister Zhang's illness, you should also visit the Fourth Young Master's residence more often to check on his leg injury."

Even if you can't make the fourth brother fully recover, you can still talk about his illness to help him take things easier and avoid worrying himself.

Upon hearing Han Wang'an's words, a strange light flashed in Xu Qing's eyes. Han Wang'an meant for him to get closer to Han Yu and use his reputation to offset the negative impact of Han Yu's limp.

Xu Qing was somewhat surprised by Han Wang'an's arrangement, and her opinion of him changed slightly.

Such an arrangement does not seem like the idea of ​​an incompetent monarch. The fact that the other party was able to rise from an unfavored prince to the crown prince and even the King of Han shows that he must have some ability and political skills.

However, Han Wang'an has chosen the wrong person. Asking him to treat Han Yu? Well, he really has to go.

However, if something unexpected happens, you can't blame him.

"Your subject obeys. If given the opportunity, I will certainly go to examine the Fourth Young Master's injuries and find a way to treat him," Xu Qing said, cupping his hands in greeting.

"Alright." Han Wang An waved his hand wearily, signaling Xu Qing to leave.

"My minister retire."

Xu Qing bowed and turned to walk outside.

Watching Xu Qing's departing figure, King Han An couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. Fortunately, Xu Qing appeared in time, which allowed him to regain balance in the court.

"He is unusually loyal and dedicated. In order to keep Ji Wuye in check in the future, we must give him some real power," King Han thought to himself.

Xu Qing was the Imperial Physician, belonging to the inner court. In Han Wang An's heart, he was one of his own, not one of the outside officials in the court.

After leaving the bedroom, Xu Qing casually closed the door.

Xu Qing looked at Hu Meiren, who angrily turned her head away, her cheeks puffed up with rage. Although Hu Meiren was well-behaved, that was no excuse for him to bully her without any limits; he still had to coax her when necessary.

After realizing that no one was around, Xu Qing walked over to Hu Meiren's side.

"Okay, don't be angry anymore, it was my fault." Xu Qing held Hu Meiren's small hand and whispered various apologetic words.

Seeing Xu Qing lower his head and admit defeat, Hu Meiren's anger dissipated immediately, but she still put on an unhappy expression.

"Humph~"

Hu Meiren snorted coldly and turned her head away. She wasn't deliberately giving him a hard time, but rather hoping that Xu Qing would learn a lesson.

Seeing that Hu Meiren hadn't pulled her hand away, Xu Qing knew that she had calmed down and was just waiting for him to admit his mistake.

"I know I did something wrong. I shouldn't have been with you while he was still here." Xu Qing sat down and sincerely reflected on her actions.

Upon hearing that Xu Qing had realized his mistake, Hu Meiren turned to look at him, her face full of helplessness.

"You, you've become increasingly audacious lately. Arrogance is the worst thing to do in the palace. Countless people have died mysteriously because they were too proud of themselves."

"Okay, I've got it. I'll pay attention to that in the future."

Hu Meiren could only sigh helplessly. Fortunately, this was in her palace. If it were with Madam Mingzhu, she wasn't sure if the other party would have protected Xu Qing in the same way she had.

"Just remember this, here you go." Hu Meiren took out a small jade belt hook from her waist.

The small jade belt hook is made entirely of white jade, with gilded patterns, a bright red agate gemstone set at the top, and a long, thin purple tassel at the end.

Jade belt hooks were used by men to fasten leather belts around their waists. They were not only a daily necessity but also a symbol of status and position, belonging to the category of personal items.

Hu Meiren blushed slightly and lowered her head shyly, looking just like an innocent young girl giving her lover a token of their love.

Xu Qing naturally understood Hu Meiren's intentions, took the jade belt hook, and hung it directly on his waist.

"I appreciate your kind offer, and I like it very much," Xu Qing whispered in Hu Meiren's ear.

"As long as you like it."

Hu Meiren's voice was barely audible, and her face grew increasingly shy; she no longer possessed any of the allure that made her the most charming woman in the harem.

Xu Qing gave Hu Meiren a light hug before quickly releasing her. He had already decided that when he went to Qianlong Hall in a couple of days, he would find a suitable gift for Hu Meiren.

"Let's go, he should be out soon."

"it is good."

Xu Qing quickly composed himself, reverting to his loyal and devoted imperial physician persona, and respectfully bowed to Consort Hu.

"Since the beauty is alright, then I shall take my leave now and come to examine her pulse again tomorrow."

Consort Hu also regained her charming and alluring demeanor, and said softly.

"Go back."

Xu Qing looked around, gently patted Hu Meiren's shapely buttocks, and then left satisfied.

Hu Meiren gave a coquettish laugh and rolled her eyes at Xu Qing.

After leaving Consort Hu's palace, Xu Qing went to Mingzhu Palace. However, before entering Mingzhu Palace, he put away the jade belt hook that Consort Hu had given him.

Guided by a maid, Xu Qing entered the Hundred Fragrances Palace, where the Tide Demoness was preparing incense.

"Madam, your humble servant has arrived."

Xu Qing put down the medicine box and sat down directly next to the other person.

Chao Nu Yao didn't say anything about Xu Qing's attitude of treating himself as the master, after all, he could indeed be considered the master of Mingzhu Palace.

"So? Did you break up with that vixen Hu Meiren?" Chao Nu Yao asked.

Xu Qing gave an awkward smile and leaned back in his seat, saying...
"It was just doing my job, but I did hear some news this time."

The Tide Demon stopped what she was doing. Unless it was very important news, Xu Qing wouldn't bring it up for no reason.

"Liu Yi was defeated at the front, and King Han An is preparing to take the opportunity to delegate power to Han Yu. He also wants me to get close to Han Yu and use my prestige to offset the impact of Han Yu's lameness."

Xu Qing revealed the information he had obtained in Consort Hu's palace.

Chao Nuyao's expression gradually turned serious; the news Xu Qing brought was indeed important. Although she did not want the balance of power in the court to be broken, she also needed to maintain Ji Wuye's dominant position in order to safeguard the interests of Nanyang.

If all twelve officials were replaced by Han Yu's men, it would have a significant impact on Ji Wuye.

As for Xu Qing's closeness to Han Yu? She felt that Xu Qing's willingness not to take the opportunity to kill Han Yu was already a testament to her high medical ethics.

"The news you brought is indeed very important. Tell me, what reward do you want?" The Tide Demoness leaned against Xu Qing's chest, her charming eyes filled with tender affection.

Actually, I've got my eye on a nice dress; if I have time...

Xu Qing whispered his thoughts to the Tide Demoness.

The succubus looked at the bold Xu Qing, her red-painted lips moving as she spoke.
"Should I use some sleeping pills to knock him out first? Wouldn't that work?"

Xu Qing looked at the Tide Demon with some surprise, a mischievous smile spreading across his face.

(End of this chapter)