Drunk Bamboo

"Greetings, Princess." Qi Zhen bowed to Xie Yuzhu.

Even though they had a good relationship in private, they still had to observe proper etiquette at the gate of the palace.

Xie Yuzhu smiled slightly and kept a distance from Qi Zhen.

"The maid in the mansion is not feeling well. Although she has improved after seeing the doctor, I am still worried. The maid is the wet nurse of the late Concubine Shu. The prince treats her like a relative. Since the prince is not in Zhongdu, I cannot slack off."

Qi Zhen is the palace's medical officer. If he frequently goes in and out of Prince Feng's mansion, it is inevitable that news of trouble will spread.

If it was arranged by the Empress, it would be natural for him to enter the palace. Moreover, if Nanny was really ill, it would be convenient for her to come again in the future. Moreover, she also had something to discuss with him, so she mentioned it in front of the Empress.

The queen was kind-hearted. When she heard that it was the maid in the mansion, she immediately thought of who it was.

The worry on his face was genuine and he truly had a good heart.

This also made Xie Yuzhu believe that the queen had no ill will towards the palace.

"Please allow me, Queen Mother, to have you take Madam's pulse at Qi Medical Clinic."

"Since the Queen Mother has personally agreed, I will naturally obey." Qi Zhen did not ask any more questions and followed Xie Yuzhu into the carriage.

Because of the differences between men and women, he sat outside the carriage with Lao Liu.

During this period, I didn't speak to Xie Yuzhu again.

"The princess is so nice to the nanny. She cares about her more than I do." Bai Guo said with a smile in the carriage.

She felt a little embarrassed. She followed the nanny all day, worrying about her health, but she never thought of finding a doctor to see her.

The princess was thinking about all the matters in the palace, and having just returned from Loushan, she went to the palace to find the empress and asked Doctor Qi to check the nanny's pulse. This was truly a filial act.

In comparison, she really didn't care.

"I have something to ask Doctor Qi, but I have always been concerned about Nanny's health. I wanted to ask Grandpa Zhao from Niuma Lane to take her pulse, but he is busy all day long, and I am embarrassed to ask him to come to the palace specially." Xie Yuzhu said truthfully.

She had long wanted to invite Hall Master Zhao to her house, but he usually did not see patients. She still remembered that when they first met, someone paid a large sum of money to invite him to see a patient but was severely scolded. She really did not dare to make an exception for him.

Common people are also human beings and they also need Master Zhao.

She is no exception.

So taking this opportunity, he asked Qi Zhen to show the nanny a careful look.

Three generations of his family have been imperial doctors, so his medical skills are beyond doubt. The key point is that it was arranged by the Empress, so the nanny could not refuse.

"Every time the doctor comes, he says that Mammy doesn't have any serious illness and that she just needs to rest. But I've read the prescriptions he gives each time, and they're almost the same. Mammy coughs occasionally, but not often. Mammy's complexion isn't as good as before, and she's always sleepy. I think it's because the weather is getting warmer and she's feeling sleepy."

Bai Guo muttered to herself, but in fact she was also confused in her heart.

However, the nanny looked fine on weekdays, and the doctor came to check on her regularly. The nanny said she was fine, so she didn't think much about it.

"The princess is very thoughtful. I'll feel more at ease after the palace physician takes a look." Bai Guo said with a smile.

Xie Yuzhu didn't expect that Baiguo also had doubts about the nanny's health.

I feel a little uneasy now.

After the carriage stopped, Xie Yuzhu led Qi Zhen directly into the mansion.

Qi Zhen was not shy. Knowing that the house was safe, he asked after entering:

"Besides taking the pulse, is there anything the princess can do for you?"

Being suddenly called to the palace, he knew that it was more than just taking the pulse.

As for medical skills, the princess is not bad either. There is no need for her to ask the queen to send her to the palace. She must have something to tell her.

"Go see the nanny first. I do have something to ask you." Xie Yuzhu did not hide anything and said directly.

"Yes." Qi Zhen nodded.

"Princess, you have read a lot of medical books and studied with Master Zhao, so taking a pulse shouldn't be a big problem for you."

Xie Yuzhu understood what he meant and explained:

"Half a month ago, Mammy had a severe cough, so we called a doctor, who said she was fine. I just felt Mammy's pulse, and it seemed like something was wrong, but Mammy didn't let me take it again. She's my elder, so I couldn't force her to take my pulse again. So I asked you to come from the palace, saying it was the Queen's will, and Mammy couldn't refuse."

"I understand. Don't worry." Qi Zhen said with understanding.

Soon we arrived at Bailianxuan.

Baiguo jumped into the room and saw the nanny half lying on the bed. The lunch break should be over by now.

"Mammy!" Baiguo sat beside Mammy's bed like a happy child.

"I'm back." Mammy stroked her hair lovingly.

Yun Ling stood quietly aside so as not to disturb them.

Seeing Xie Yuzhu behind him, he immediately went to meet her.

"Mammy, the Queen Mother has sent a palace physician to take your pulse. You must take a good look at your body this time and make sure you get well." Bai Guo grabbed the mammy's hand.

"I am just old and tired. I am not as young and energetic as you. How could I disturb Her Majesty the Queen?" The smile on the nanny's face suddenly disappeared and her tone became serious.

Bai Guo was startled and said coquettishly:

"Mammy, are you angry? This is all for your own good. The doctor is here anyway, so let him take your pulse. I think the previous doctor was not very reliable. When I asked him questions, his eyes seemed to flicker all the time, and he might not be dragging his feet on purpose."

"Nonsense! Doctor Li has treated me for many years. I know very well whether he is a good doctor or not." The nanny said angrily, even breathing heavily.

Bai Guo was anxious and tried to comfort her: "Don't be angry, Mammy. I was just saying that. Don't be angry, don't be angry. I'll pour you a glass of water..."

At this time, the nanny also saw Xie Yuzhu and Qi Zhen come in and stand beside the bed.

The nanny relaxed her expression and forced a smile: "Princess, Doctor Qi, I am old. These are just minor problems. You don't need to worry about them."

"Mammy, the prince is not in the mansion. The queen has taken good care of the Feng Palace. Doctor Qi came here under the queen's order, so it's not easy for him to disobey." Xie Yuzhu said patiently.

The nanny's attitude made her heart skip a beat.

It is really necessary to let Qi Zhen come to check the pulse.

"Yes, Ma'am, please don't embarrass me." Qi Zhen said in embarrassment.

Mammy knew she couldn't refuse anymore. She glanced at Bai Guo and softened her tone:

"Doctor Qi is a distinguished guest of the palace. He has been here for such a long time, but he didn't even bother to boil a kettle of hot water and prepare some snacks for us."

"I'll go right away!" Seeing that she was no longer angry, Bai Guo immediately ran out of the house with a smile.

"Princess, you have been busy all morning. It's time for you to take a break. Doctor Qi is here, so you should rest assured." The nanny said to Xie Yuzhu very kindly.

Xie Yuzhu glanced at Qi Zhen and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Doctor Qi. I'll go back to Changfeng Courtyard first."

Before leaving, he said to Yun Ling, "Stay outside and don't disturb Doctor Qi while he's checking my pulse."

"Yes."

At the door he whispered, "Bring him to Changfeng Courtyard later."

Yun Ling nodded in understanding.

Only Qi Zhen and Nanny Bai were left in the room.

Qi Zhen put down the medicine box and made all preparations.

The nanny stretched out her hand and Qi Zhen took her pulse.

After a while, Qi Zhen showed a look of horror:

"Mammy, you are..."