The cruel little princess

Soon, the imperial physician Liu from the palace hurried to Prince Rui's mansion to see the patient, led by a maid.

He was dressed in a blue-gray official physician's uniform, and his expression was solemn and dignified.

After entering the hall, he seemed to be oblivious to all the chaos around him. He looked straight ahead and went straight to where His Royal Highness Prince Rui and Princess Rui were. He bowed deeply and respectfully, muttering something in his mouth, all of which were words of greeting and respect.

Seeing him like this, His Royal Highness Prince Rui simply raised his hand and waved it gently. The gesture showed the king's majesty and casualness, indicating that he did not need to be so polite. Then he turned his head and whispered to the attendant beside him, ordering him to take a seat immediately.

Fair-skinned and pretty maids came one after another to serve fragrant tea and snacks, and filled a cup of tea for Doctor Liu.

In the dim morning light, the atmosphere in the main hall of Prince Rui's Mansion was so solemn that it seemed as if water could drip out of it.

Doctor Liu bent his waist, his steps as light as if he were walking on clouds, and he moved towards the carved stool in a panic.

His eyes were always lowered, staring at the gold bricks under his feet, and he only dared to sit down cautiously next to the edge of the stool.

His posture was so stiff that it looked as if the stool was covered with spikes. He only sat on the front third of the stool, as if any more would be a blasphemy and offense to the royal majesty and would bring about a catastrophic disaster.

After he sat down for a while, he raised his hand. His movements were gentle and slow. He reached out and picked up the teacup without any hurry.

The teacup was made of delicate white Ru kiln porcelain, emitting a warm glow in the morning light. Doctor Liu gently pinched the lid of the teacup, slightly skimmed off the foam, and took a sip of the fragrant tea. The fragrance of the tea spread on the tip of his tongue, slightly soothing his tense nerves.

Then, he slowly put down the teacup, his movements cautious and solemn, and then bent over to open the quaint medicine box he carried with him.

The wooden texture of the medicine box was like the veins of time. He carefully took out the pulse pillow that he usually used from the box. The pulse pillow was wrapped in brocade and was warm and cool to the touch. The fine stitches embroidered on the brocade seemed to contain ancient medical principles.

Imperial Physician Liu raised his head slightly, his eyes filled with just the right amount of humility and inquiry, as if he were a courtier who had strayed into the court. He spoke softly, "Princess, which lady is unwell? I'd like to take her pulse first."

His voice echoed in the empty hall, with a cautious tremor.

Princess Zhang Yuyan of Rui sat upright on the main seat, dressed in gorgeous clothes. The patterns outlined by gold and silver threads shimmered in the light and shadow, showing her elegance and luxury.

After hearing what Doctor Liu said, she just waved her right hand casually. The movement seemed careless, but it had an unquestionable majesty, as if she was a queen who controlled the world.

Feicui, who was standing beside her, was like the princess's shadow, smart and clever. She immediately understood what he meant and with a turn of her eyes, she winked at the maids and servants standing beside her.

The look was as quick as lightning, and the maids and servants understood instantly.

Aunt Liu stood in the crowd, her heart felt as if it had fallen into an ice cellar, and she secretly thought that something was wrong.

Her eyes rolled around, and she wanted to take a step back quietly while no one was paying attention, and disappear among the sisters. From then on, she would be lost in the crowd and no longer be entangled in this unreasonable turmoil, like a frightened little rabbit trying to hide in the grass.

However, the maids serving in the hall were all well-trained and had eyes as sharp as eagles. How could they do what she wanted?

Almost instantly, two maids appeared behind her like ghosts, their figures nimble and agile. Their voices, though soft, carried an irresistible force: "Aunt Liu, please!"

The two maids stood tall and straight, and moved in unison, like guardians on both sides. Without giving any explanation, they lifted up Aunt Liu's arms, one on the left and one on the right.

Their hands were like pliers as they walked steadily towards Doctor Liu, and very "thoughtfully" helped Aunt Liu to sit down. Their movements seemed gentle, but in fact they did not allow her to break free.

Aunt Liu's face was pale at this moment, like a leaf withered in the autumn wind, lifeless, or like an eggplant hit by frost, wilted.

Her lips trembled slightly, like a leaf shaking in the wind. Under the piercing gaze of His Royal Highness Prince Rui and Princess Rui, she seemed to be frozen in place and dared not get up.

She could only force herself to remain calm and raised her right hand tremblingly. The hand drew a slightly trembling arc in the air, as if she had used up all her strength, and then slowly placed it on the small and exquisite pulse pillow on the table.

At this moment, in this neither cold nor hot season, the air in the hall seemed to be frozen, and it was so quiet that one could hear each other's breathing.

Beads of sweat the size of soybeans kept oozing out of Aunt Liu's forehead. They rolled down her thin cheeks, gathered into small drops at her chin, and dripped onto her clothes, soaking them.

As Aunt Liu raised her hand, her clothes slipped slightly, inadvertently revealing her fair wrist.

The wrist was slender and delicate, which should have been pitiful, but the small patches of red on the wrist made it look particularly glaring.

Those patches were brightly colored, and against her pale skin, they looked like marks left by the devil, making people suspicious, as if they were hiding an unspeakable secret.

Doctor Liu sat on a carved pearwood chair and glanced at Aunt Liu seemingly casually, but his eyes held a mystery.

He picked up a thin and transparent white brocade handkerchief, twisted it lightly with his fingers, and placed it on Aunt Liu's wrist seemingly casually, his movements smooth and flowing.

In fact, he used a handkerchief to cover up the red spots on his wrists, and his technique was as skillful as a magic trick.

He placed his fingers lightly on Aunt Liu's wrist, closed his eyes slightly, concentrated his mind and calmed his breath, as if he had entered a state of selflessness.

After a moment, he slowly opened his eyes, slowly raised his left hand, and kept stroking his gray and sparse beard, which was like withered grass over the years. He seemed to be considering how to word, and there was a thoughtful glimmer in his eyes.

Finally, he straightened his back slightly and nodded solemnly to Princess Rui who was sitting in the main seat. His voice was steady and professional, "Princess, there is nothing wrong with the lady's body. She just has some common illnesses.

Looking more closely, it seems that my wife is in her menstrual period recently, and she is deficient in Qi and blood, and has a slight uterine cold, which causes Qi and blood in her body to stagnate.

This caused anxiety and poor spirits.

I will prescribe a prescription to replenish your Qi and nourish your essence. After careful treatment for a while, you will be back to normal."

His voice echoed in the hall like a pardon.

"Impossible! She clearly..."

Aunt Hongxiu had been standing by, her eyes flickering like a ghost fire in the dark night. When she heard Doctor Liu's diagnosis, she became anxious, like an ant on a hot pan. She took a step forward and was about to blurt out something.

Her chest was heaving violently and her breathing was rapid, obviously she was extremely excited.

But unexpectedly, His Royal Highness Prince Rui, who was sitting on the main seat, suddenly slapped the armrest.

The armrest trembled, the sound like thunder, and he angrily shouted, "Shut up! How can we allow a mere concubine like you to act so presumptuously in this great hall?"

The voice of His Royal Highness Prince Rui was like a huge bell, making the hall buzz. In an instant, Aunt Hongxiu's face turned pale, she became silent, her body trembling like a sieve, and she hurriedly retreated to her original position, her head lowered almost to the ground.

"You don't even consider your own status. If it weren't for the princess's magnanimity, forgiving your many daily transgressions, with your lowly status, how could you be qualified to have the Imperial Physician Liu personally see you!

Hurry back and wait patiently!"

When Concubine Hongxiu was scolded so harshly in public by His Royal Highness Prince Rui, she felt a burning sensation on her face, as if she had been slapped hard in the face.

She was filled with grievance and shame, but she dared not do anything more. She could only retreat back to her sisters in disgrace like a frightened quail.

Unexpectedly, when she turned around, His Royal Highness Prince Rui saw her wet dress.

Because it happened to be in a sensitive area, the matter became even more embarrassing.

"Wait!" His Royal Highness Prince Rui waved his hand and called out to Aunt Hongxiu.

"Your Highness..." Aunt Hongxiu thought that His Royal Highness Prince Rui had changed his mind and wanted to send her back to her room to rest, so she turned around and called out "Your Highness" in a delicate voice.

Unexpectedly, the prince remained unmoved. He looked at Hongxiu's dress carefully and asked, "Why are there still water stains on your clothes?

It's so messy, where has the decorum of the Rui Wang Mansion gone?!

Go back and change your clothes and come back to wait for your consultation! ! "

When the other concubines saw this, they exchanged glances with each other and were so frightened that they fell silent, not daring to speak easily.

Princess Rui Zhang Yuyan took all of this in calmly, feeling secretly satisfied.

I thought that those who needed to be punished had been punished, and now those concubines should be obedient.

The morning light shines through the carved window lattices, and fine warm golden light and shadows are scattered in the luxurious main hall of Prince Rui's Mansion, adding a touch of softness to the solemn atmosphere.

Princess Rui sat at one side of the hall, with a graceful demeanor. A kind and amiable smile slowly appeared on her face, like a spring breeze blowing across the lake.

That smile seemed to have the power to soothe people's hearts. He gently opened his lips, and his voice was as gentle as the spring breeze, and he asked softly: "Doctor Liu, is Aunt Liu's illness serious?

Is it easy to prepare?

Everyone in the palace is concerned about this matter of heirs, so please don't delay it."

Upon hearing this, Imperial Physician Liu hastily straightened his clothes and bowed, his movements swift yet respectful. He lowered his head slightly, his gaze falling on the ground in front of his toes, and replied respectfully, "Princess, Aunt Liu's condition is just an ordinary woman's illness!

Just rest well for a month or so, take the medicine on time and in the right dosage, and you'll be fine once your body recovers. It won't affect your offspring, so please rest assured, Princess."

After a pause, he seemed to remember something and frowned slightly. The wrinkles between his brows seemed to hide the wisdom accumulated over the years. He added earnestly, "It's just that as for the matter of offspring, Princess, it all depends on fate.

This cannot be rushed or forced.

Ladies, you should keep a calm mindset and not overthink things. When you are in a good mood and your blood circulation is smooth, maybe one day your destiny will come and you will naturally have children..."

"In that case, I'll have to trouble Imperial Physician Liu."

Princess Rui nodded slightly, her manners elegant. The pearls and jade on her head swayed gently with her movements, making subtle clash sounds that were very pleasant to the ear.

Then, she turned her gaze to the other concubines, and nodded with a pleasant expression as she spoke softly, "Please have Doctor Liu take a look at the rest of the sisters as well!

They have been in the palace for more than half a year, but there is still no good news about the baby's pregnancy.

It just so happens that you, Doctor Liu, are quite good at treating women's diseases. When my mother was in the palace, she often praised your superb medical skills to me!

It is said that you are the backbone of the Imperial Medical Bureau, and nine out of ten diseases that you treat can be cured.

Today, I'm counting on you. Please take their pulses one by one. If anyone is sick, please prescribe medicine to treat them immediately.

If you are not sick, take care of your body so that everyone can be healthy!

Let's work together to strive for the swift expansion of our Rui Wang Mansion and the continuation of our lineage." Princess Rui's words and actions were graceful and appropriate. She possessed the majesty of a mistress of the house, yet remained kind and tolerant. She presented a truly perfect image, with no room for fault.

"Your Highness, I am deeply ashamed to receive your compliments!"

Doctor Liu waved his hands hurriedly, and his wide sleeves fluttered. He was wearing a blue-gray official robe of an imperial physician, a black gauze hat on his head, and his beard was gray under his chin.

For some reason, at this moment, under the warm golden morning light, the image of Doctor Liu suddenly appeared morally noble.

At this moment, he looked respectful, folded his hands, and bowed to the princess.

Humility was evident in his words, and his voice was gentle yet steady, carrying a hint of a doctor's composure. "It is truly an honor for me to examine the pulses of all the ladies today. I will do my utmost to live up to your trust."

His Royal Highness Prince Rui had been sitting lazily on the sandalwood chair at the top, as if the bustle in the hall was just a show for his entertainment.

He was dressed in a purple robe with golden python patterns embroidered on it that sparkled in the light and shadow, and each golden thread seemed to be telling of his extremely noble status.

He casually picked up the teacup, which was made of fine Ru kiln porcelain, and had a warm luster under the light.

He took a sip gently, his movements elegant and revealing his innate dignity, as if the troubles of the world had nothing to do with him, and only the fragrant tea in his hand was worth savoring.

Then, he opened his thin lips slightly, and in a low voice with unquestionable majesty, he directly ordered: "Since the princess has taken a fancy to you, you should take their pulses well!

If they are all well taken care of and become pregnant, I will certainly not treat you unfairly. You can choose from gold, silver, treasures, silks and satins, and I will definitely reward you generously! "

After saying this, he glanced at the concubines in the hall, his eyes showing some expectation, as if he was looking at rare treasures, "Don't worry, ladies, Doctor Liu will check your pulse one by one later.

I am here to take charge and will definitely watch over Dr. Liu and have him take care of your health!

With this king here, you can just rest assured."

When the women in the hall heard this, they dared not raise any objection.

For a moment, the jingling of jewelry rings sounded as if a soft melody was played. A group of beautiful girls quietly lined up in order, moved lightly to the prepared brocade stools on the side, and sat down one by one, waiting for Doctor Liu to feel their pulse.

They either lowered their heads and gently stroked the corners of their clothes, or quietly raised their eyes to look at King Rui, their eyes full of expectation.

Aunt Hong, who had changed her clothes and returned without being noticed by the others, took this opportunity to glance around with a smart look. Seeing that no one was paying attention, she quietly moved behind the seat of His Royal Highness Prince Rui.

She had a graceful figure and her hands flew as she massaged Prince Rui's shoulders up and down. Her technique was gentle and skillful, as if she was playing a silent and beautiful piece of music. From time to time, she looked up at Prince Rui, her eyes full of flattery and tenderness, hoping to get more favor from among these many concubines.