The Destiny of Going to Hell

At Yinzhen's command, everyone in the harem began to pray, and the concubines burned incense and prayed, but it seemed that they did not receive any mercy from God.

Although the imperial physicians tried their best, their efforts seemed so insignificant in the face of the raging epidemic.

The number of infected people continued to rise, and the death toll continued to increase. Yinzhen was anxious and exhausted both physically and mentally.

The precious spices in the palace had long disappeared, replaced by the pungent smell of mugwort and atractylodes.

The palace gates and Yongxiang were sprayed with liquor, and even every corner of the palace was sprinkled with boiling vinegar.

However, it is difficult to defy fate and human affairs are uncertain.

On this day, Yinzhen stepped into Fuling's Chengqian Palace with a sad face. Only here could he find a little spiritual comfort.

He rested his chin on Fuling's shoulder and sighed, "I can't sleep day and night, but you are here reading leisurely. You are so lucky."

Fuling smiled slightly, and what he was flipping through was actually a medical book.

"I am not idle, but looking for a cure for the epidemic. This epidemic is not new, and perhaps the ancients already had a way to deal with it. Seeing your Majesty working so hard, my heart aches."

Before he could finish his words, Fuling suddenly cried out, "Ouch!"

Yinzhen heard the voice and looked nervous, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Tell me now!"

Fuling shook her head and chuckled, "It's nothing, it's just that the baby in your belly is too lively and kicked me."

"Really? The child can already move?" A hint of excitement flashed in Yinzhen's eyes.

He gently placed his hand on Fuling's pregnant belly and whispered, "Child, don't bother your mother anymore, or I will spank you when you are born!"

As if it really understood its father's words, the child in Fuling's belly responded gently and nudged Yinzhen's palm.

Yinzhen experienced this wonderful interaction for the first time, and an indescribable satisfaction surged in his heart, "It's moving! My child is talking to me!"

Fuling looked at him with a smile in her eyes, "You are really a mischievous person. All my books have fallen."

She bent down to pick up the medical book on the ground, but her expression suddenly changed, "Your Majesty!"

Yinzhen was still immersed in the joy of interacting with the children when he suddenly heard Fuling exclaim in a serious tone.

He looked up and saw Fuling pointing at a few lines of words in the medical book.

"Your Majesty, is this the medicine for curing the epidemic?"

Yinzhen was startled and looked carefully, only to see that it was written on it - the treatment of epidemics mainly focuses on "detoxification", "detoxification", "disinfection" and "anti-poison".

Used are fangfeng, schizonepeta, qianghuo, angelica, peony root, qianhuo, cimicifuga, dried kudzu, red peony root, platycodon, chuanxiong, angelica dahurica, mint, burdock fruit, licorice, bupleurum, ephedra, roasted licorice, apricot, gypsum, cinnamon twig, oriental water plantain, polio, atractylodes, bupleurum, scutellaria, pinellia, ginger, aster, coltsfoot, belamcanda, asarum, yam, and patchouli.

It can cure epidemics, eliminate swelling of the head and face, sore throat, dry tongue and mouth, chills and high fever, and clear the lungs and detoxify.

After reading it, Yinzhen laughed out loud, remembering that it was because the child moved and the book fell to the ground and happened to turn to this page. Yinzhen was very excited.

"You are worthy of being my child, a blessed son! Haha"

He jumped up and hugged Fuling, then hurried to the Imperial Hospital to ask the imperial doctors to develop a prescription.

Zhen Huan, who was standing by, didn't know that Yinzhen had a prescription, so she called Wen Shichu and wanted him to develop a prescription to help her climb up.

Otherwise, considering her current status as a noble, wouldn't the child have to be given to someone else to raise after it's born?

She did so much, not just to make wedding dresses for others.

"Brother Shichu, if I need help, would you be willing to lend me a hand?"

Zhen Huan's eyes were filled with tears. Wen Shichu felt pity for her when he saw her and could not bear to refuse her.

"Sister Huan, please feel free to tell me what you want. To make you feel at ease, I will do my best and go through fire and water without hesitation."

Zhen Huan's eyes gleamed, "I want Brother Shichu to develop a prescription to treat the epidemic so that I can ascend to the throne."

Wen Shichu looked embarrassed when he heard this.

Although his medical skills were quite sophisticated, he was also well aware of the difficulty of the epidemic at this time.

However, for the sake of his sister Huan, he was determined to give it a try and vowed to overcome this difficulty.

After Wen Shichu agreed, Zhen Huan ordered Huanbi to see her off.

"Huanbi, please see Master Wen off."

After Wen Shichu left, he was about to work overtime and develop the prescription day and night.

However, unexpectedly, good news came from the Imperial Hospital, saying that a prescription had been developed.

He sighed inwardly, realizing that he was ultimately unable to help Sister Huan.

However, if the prescription for epidemic disease can be developed earlier, it can also save the people from the dire situation sooner.

When Zhen Huan heard the news, she cursed in her heart, thinking that Wen Shichu was truly a useless person.

She was so angry that her stomach began to ache slightly. However, the doctors said it was a normal reaction during pregnancy.

Zhen Huan always felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't tell exactly what went wrong.

She had many doubts in her mind, but she could only put them aside for the time being.

After being tested by many top doctors, the prescription was soon put into use.

The shadow of the epidemic finally dissipated, and Yinzhen's mood became cheerful.

On this day, the concubines went to Yixiu's palace to pay their respects for the first time after the epidemic, but unexpectedly, Yinzhen was also there.

After greeting and taking their seats, everyone chatted about daily life in a harmonious atmosphere.

Yinzhen looked around and saw that everyone was there, so he smiled and pointed at Fuling.

"The epidemic in the palace has been somewhat contained, and this is entirely thanks to Concubine Yu. She has made great contributions to the epidemic, has a gentle temperament, is hardworking and frugal, and is truly a role model for the harem. Therefore, I have decided to confer her the title of Concubine Yu as a reward!"

When Yixiu heard this, a hint of coldness flashed across his eyes.

She didn't expect that Yinzhen would reward Fuling in front of her and everyone else, and he hadn't discussed it with her in advance.

However, she quickly regained her composure.

Fuling was just a palace maid, so what if she was beautiful?

Compared to characters like Empress Chunyuan Zhen Huan and Fucha Yixin who had a prominent family background, Fuling posed far less of a threat to her.

But, that child... Yixiu thought to herself, it would be better for Fuling not to give birth to the child.

Honghui has already left, and these women in the harem still want to have children. It’s simply a dream!

Upon hearing this, Fuling quickly stood up and knelt down, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

She looked very healthy and her face was moist, making her even more beautiful. Everyone congratulated her, but Fuling just smiled and said nothing, nodding slightly to show her gratitude.

Then, Yinzhen spoke again, "Jingpin has served me for many years, so let's make her Jingfei. She and Huafei will work together to manage the power of the six palaces and contribute to the peace and prosperity of the harem."

Yinzhen had his own plans in mind.

He knew that although Li Jingyan was stupid, he was from the Queen's lineage after all, so it was not appropriate for him to confront Concubine Hua directly.

And Fuling is pregnant, so there can be no mistakes.

Therefore, he decided to support Concubine Jing and let her share some of Concubine Hua's power in order to maintain the balance and stability of the harem.