The queen is sober in the world, and she is winning every step of the palace fight.

Fei Wan asked directly: "Have you ever served me before? I seem to have seen you before."

Imperial Physician Zheng Miao bowed his body, looked up at Fei Wan when he heard the words, and then quickly lowered his head politely.

With a hint of smile, he replied respectfully, "This is the first time I've had the honor of serving Your Majesty. I've never had the pleasure of doing so before. However, at the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, I discovered that the melon stems in the dishes had caused the Empress Dowager to vomit. I imagine Your Majesty saw it when she entered and exited the palace. Your Majesty has a good memory. I've often heard people say that Your Majesty is intelligent and kind, and it turns out to be true."

He's quite good at taking pictures.

Fei Wan couldn't help but smile, and her tone became gentler.

"So it's you. I didn't go to the rear hall that day. I only heard that a new imperial physician from Qingzhou Prefecture had discovered the reason for the Empress Dowager's vomiting. Later, when the meeting was over, I saw from afar a young and distinguished medical officer accompanying the Court of Literature. I didn't expect that today I would have the honor of having you treat me. Imperial Physician Zheng is a capable man, but I'm afraid my ailment today is only a minor one, so it's a waste of your talent."

These words made Zheng Miao smile even more deeply, as if he was overjoyed.

"It is my humble servant's honor to have the opportunity to serve Her Majesty Zhao Guipin. Her Majesty's body is precious and even a small ailment cannot be neglected. I will do my best."

The two complimented each other.

The guests and hosts had a great time.

So he put on a handkerchief to feel the pulse. After checking both hands, Zheng Miao said "Excuse me", looked up to observe Fei Wan's expression, and then asked about her daily life.

Xiang Yi said, "I've been preparing for the visit these past few days. Yesterday, before dawn, the Majesty left the palace. Who would have thought that while in the Minister's residence, she would be irritated by a few ignorant servants? I was tired all day, and I accompanied His Majesty in the courtyard to enjoy the cool air at night. I went to bed a little late, and I woke up with a sore throat today."

Zheng Miao pondered for a moment, then stood up and reported, "In my humble opinion, Your Majesty has suffered from a lack of seasonal energy and a cold. While it's not a serious illness, it still requires careful treatment. I'll prescribe a prescription. Please take it regularly. Be very careful in the coming days, avoid overexertion, and don't get angry or sad."

Xiang Yi asked, "How many doses of medicine will be enough? In your opinion, if you take good care of yourself, how long will it take for the Empress to recover?"

"My medicine will be effective after three doses, and Your Majesty will be back to normal in three days." Zheng Miao was very confident.

"Then I'll have to trouble Doctor Zheng to prescribe a prescription."

Fei Wan smiled and gestured for Xiang Yi to send Zheng Miao to write a prescription. She said casually, "If His Majesty comes again today, I can't accompany him. The imperial physician said that I am ill from exhaustion."

Zheng Miao was about to turn around, but immediately stopped.

He quickly bowed and said, "I didn't explain myself clearly, Your Majesty, and I misunderstood you. Your illness is partly due to fatigue, but it's mainly due to depression. You should try to stay in a good mood these days. A good mood can cure all diseases. Anger hurts the liver, depression hurts the heart, and emotional distress can also lead to a variety of diseases. Your Majesty's illness is caused by depression and sadness."

Xiao Hui summed up the key point in time: "It turns out that he was really irritated by those ignorant people in the Yu Mansion!"

Zheng Miao smiled awkwardly and stopped talking, tacitly agreeing with this inference.

Xiangyi looked at him coldly.

He secretly thought that the Empress was quite capable, forcing him to shift the blame onto the Yu Mansion with just a few words. He was also smart enough to hear the hidden meaning; otherwise, if His Majesty knew that he had diagnosed the Empress's illness as exhaustion from serving the Emperor, he would surely be annoyed with him.

As an imperial physician, there are some truths that cannot be told.

"Thank you, Doctor Zheng, for explaining this so carefully. I understand." Fei Wan said gently, "Could you please prescribe a few more prescriptions for daily conditioning? My emotional distress won't be relieved in just one or two days."

Zheng Miao bowed and said, "Your humble servant will open it right away."

He is a smart guy.

I just don't know if this cleverness can be put to good use. Fei Wan said, "I heard that Doctor Zheng is with the Wenyuan Court and has been busy treating the Queen Mother and the Empress' illnesses. I'm worried about them, but I can't bother them all the time. Could Doctor Zheng tell me a thing or two to put my mind at ease?"

Zheng Miao paused.

He raised his eyes and looked at Fei Wan again.

Then he glanced at Xiangyi and Xiaohui.

Fei Wan smiled and said, "Everyone here cares about the Queen Mother and the Empress. Lord Zheng, just speak frankly."

Zheng Miao then bowed and said with a smile, "Although the Empress Dowager is old, she has always been in good health. As long as she continues to recuperate, she will definitely recover as before. As for the Empress, she should also be able to recover after a period of recuperation. However, the Empress has been overworked in the past, so I'm afraid she needs some rest."

This is a euphemism to say that the Empress Dowager is not seriously ill, and neither is the Empress. If they continue to work hard, then they can continue to recuperate.

Fei Wan looked at Zheng Miao quietly.

He remained silent for a long time.

Zheng Miao waited for a while, then looked up at Fei Wan. When he met her calm and profound gaze, he was stunned for a moment and quickly lowered his head again.

Fei Wan then slowly spoke: "What position does the Imperial Hospital hold now?"

"I am a seventh-rank imperial physician, temporarily serving as a judge in the Academy of Literature. I do not hold any official position."

Fei Wan smiled and said, "Given your medical skills, it would be a waste of talent to have no position. Even though you have just arrived from Qingzhou Prefecture, it is still enough for you to be the head of a department. You just wait. When I recover from my illness, I will find a chance to mention it to His Majesty and arrange a position for you. I wonder if you are willing?"

Zheng Miao's face lit up with joy: "Thank you, Madam, for your support!"

"Just don't slack off and take good care of the Queen Mother and the Empress. You must carefully respond to any changes in their conditions. This way, when I and His Majesty bring it up, we'll have a basis to rely on."

"Wei Chen takes orders!"

Fei Wan nodded warmly. "I'm very pleased that you're working so hard. To be honest, everyone sees me enjoying my favor, but they don't know the difficulties I face. Once I'm in charge of the harem, the work will be tiring. I'm weak, and if I don't have someone I can trust in the Imperial Hospital, I'll be sick every few days. What will happen? No matter how competent the Wenyuan is, he still has to take care of the illnesses of the Empress Dowager, the Empress, Concubine Qing, and the others. How can I burden him with everything?"

Zheng Miao lifted his skirt and knelt on the ground, bowing his hands upwards: "As long as Your Majesty needs me, I will do my best to serve you, even if it means death!"

"Master Zheng, as you advance in your career, don't forget what you just said."

Zheng Miao kowtowed in response, and walked backwards with his body bent, until he reached the door of the outer hall and turned around. His courtesy was even more considerate than when he came.

Xiang Yi sent him out, and when she came back she whispered, "My Lady, can this man be trusted?"

"Try it and you'll know. No one is trustworthy from the beginning, and no one can be trustworthy forever."

Fei Wan's position has risen, and with the power he has, he needs to cultivate confidants everywhere as quickly as possible. There will be more and more people like Zheng Miao who are willing to actively show their favor and flatter. If he chooses a few of them and cultivates them, they will all be useful in the future.

Of course, the prerequisite is to give them a chance and also to test the authenticity of their surrender.

"Tell Dongbao to check on him, and send a message outside the palace to have someone go to his hometown, Qingzhou Prefecture, to check on him."

"Yes."

Soon, the medicine prepared according to Zheng Miao's prescription was ready and served, but Fei Wan did not drink it.

After it cooled down, I poured it into the flower pot.

"Your Majesty doesn't trust him?" Xiaohui was stunned.