The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

Prince Lu has been bedridden for many years and has rarely attended palace banquets.

Even his wives and concubines rarely entered the palace.

I'm afraid of spreading gossip that may bring harm to my valuable friends.

This is not the first or second time that I have sought a consultation from the imperial physician.

Every time, the brothers were extremely worried, fearing that he would die.

It’s not that the friendship between them is that deep.

Rather, it was the fate of the men of the Chu royal family not to live past the age of thirty, which hung like a knife over the heads of every one of them.

The death of one of them will make the other brothers feel grief-stricken.

The imperial doctors were discussing the treatment plan.

Chu Musheng and others were waiting anxiously on the side.

After a while, the imperial physician came to report.

"Regent, Prince Lu's condition is quite complicated. We need to observe him for a few days before we can determine a specific treatment method."

Chu Musheng said in a deep voice.

"No matter what, we must cure Brother Lu Wang. If necessary, we can seek medical advice from the locals."

The imperial doctors agreed obediently and hurried to study the prescription.

Chu Musheng and others left Prince Lu's Mansion with heavy hearts.

On the way back to the palace, the three brothers were in low spirits.

Prince Fu couldn't help but sigh.

"The fate of this royal family is full of misfortunes. I really don't know when it will end."

Prince Rui raised his left arm to look.

He is twenty-seven years old and has lost one of his left hands.

According to the fate of royal men not to live past the age of thirty, his life would not last long.

Sadness welled up in his heart, and Prince Rui said with a serious expression.

"Yes, I just hope that Prince Lu can survive this and give us brothers some hope."

Chu Musheng's eyes were deep. For the sake of his princess and young son, he must find a way to change.

Even if it's by any means necessary.

He gently played with the platinum ring on his finger that was inlaid with sparkling diamonds.

This ring was specially made by a skilled craftsman at the request of the princess, and he and the princess each received one.

I remember when the princess put the ring on his finger, her eyes were gentle and her face was as rosy as a peach.

“My Lord, this ring represents the eternal love between you and me.

No matter how the world changes, you and I will always be together, through life and death."

Thinking of this, Chu Musheng said calmly.

"No matter what, I will find a way to break this damn fate."

Prince Rui and Prince Fu both nodded in agreement.

I was also thinking about whether I should go to various places to look for talented people.

After returning to the palace, Chu Musheng first went to the Empress Dowager's theater.

The Empress Dowager and the others were still watching the play, and Xu Ke was sitting next to her.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were talking and laughing, and the other concubines were also living a peaceful life.

Chu Musheng couldn't bear to break this beautiful scene.

Xu Keke seemed to notice his gaze, turned around, and met Chu Musheng's eyes.

She said something to the Empress Dowager, then stood up and walked towards Chu Musheng.

"Your Majesty, where is Xuan'er?"

Chu Musheng put his arm around her shoulders and walked out.

"Xuan'er is playing with the emperor with Sheng'er and the others. My beloved concubine, don't worry."

Xu Ke was not worried at all, as his son was always surrounded by loyal subordinates and secret guards in the palace.

"Why, Your Majesty, aren't you here to watch a play?"

Xu Ke looked up at him and asked with a smile.

"My beloved, I came to tell you that Prince Lu is seriously ill. I, Prince Rui and the others just went to see him."

The smile on Xu Keke's face suddenly disappeared.

"Prince Lu is seriously ill? What do the doctors say?"

Chu Musheng gently held her hand and said soothingly:

"Don't worry, my beloved concubine. The imperial doctors are discussing a treatment plan, and I will also issue a notice to seek out a folk healer."

Xu Ke frowned.

"My Lord, I know you value friendship and loyalty, and I will definitely work hard for Prince Lu's affairs, but you must also take care of your own health."

Chu Musheng nodded and took Xu Keke to a quiet pavilion.

"My beloved, I have thought about it and feel that the fate of this royal family may not be unsolvable. I just haven't found the key yet."

Chu Musheng looked solemn.

There was no one around, so Xu Ke hugged Chu Musheng's waist, pressed against his chest, and listened to his strong heartbeat.

"Your Majesty, I believe you will find a way. For Prince Lu and the other men in the royal family, our Xuan'er is still young..."

Chu Musheng sighed and hugged Xu Keke tighter.

"Yes, so this king needs to conduct more in-depth investigations.

I will also gather young and promising civil servants to come to the palace's library to look through ancient books and see if they can find any relevant clues."

Xu Keke has also heard about the floods in the south these days.

In addition, Prince Lu is seriously ill, so the prince should be very busy at this time.

Xu Ke could think of the Empress Dowager.

"Your Highness, can you keep the fact that Prince Lu is seriously ill a secret from our mother?"

"Today is Mother's birthday, so it's better not to tell her yet, so as not to affect her mood."

Chu Musheng gently stroked Xu Keke's back.

"I may be back late tonight. If you are tired, just go to bed first. You don't have to wait for me."

"Ah."

Xu Ke stood on tiptoe and kissed Chu Musheng on the lips.

Chu Musheng immediately responded by hugging her.

After a moment, he licked his lips in satisfaction.

"My beloved, wait for me tonight. I will definitely make you happy..."

"Your Majesty, you are so bad..."

Xu Ke pounded his solid chest with his little fist.

The two exchanged some heartfelt words in the pavilion, and then Chu Musheng went to deal with Prince Lu's affairs.

Xu Keke returned to the theater with mixed feelings and looked at the Empress Dowager's kind and joyful face.

In the end, I didn't say much.

Chu Musheng didn't come when we had dinner in the palace.

The Empress Dowager looked around and saw that the banquet hall was full of concubines. The only men there were the little emperor and the little prince in his arms.

So I asked.

"Where are the Regent and the other princes?"

The eunuch on duty reported back that the Regent was discussing the flood with his ministers.

The Empress Dowager smiled and said to the little prince in her arms.

"My little grandson, look how busy your father is. I've also heard about the flood in the south. If the emergency funds are insufficient, the Empress Dowager would like to do her bit to help."

The Empress Dowager's voice was not loud, and the hall was relatively quiet at that time, so all the concubines heard it.

Concubine Shu immediately responded:

"Grand Empress Dowager, I am willing to follow you and do my part."

The virtuous concubine also bowed slightly.

"The Empress Dowager and Concubine Shu are so kind and compassionate. How can I be left behind? I am willing to join everyone in helping the victims overcome their difficulties."

Concubine Liang also expressed her opinion immediately.

"Although I am not a high-ranking official, I am willing to sell some of my jewelry to help with the flood relief efforts."

Princess Rui spoke gently.

"I am relatively well-off, and I am willing to donate some of my wealth to help the people survive this disaster."

Xu Ke then said.

"I wish to follow the example of my mother and my sisters and contribute my abilities to the relief of the floods in the south."

For a moment, the concubines in the hall expressed their determination one after another.

The Empress Dowager nodded with satisfaction.

"Very good, very good. With all of us in the royal family united like this, we will surely be able to help the people escape suffering soon."