Dingbei Hou's doctor brother

Lin Yi carried the medicine soup, followed by several eunuchs. They placed the medicinal food and pastries on the imperial table and stepped aside.

The Concubine Chen immediately introduced, "Your Majesty, these are some medicinal dishes and pastries specially prepared by Imperial Physician Lin based on your condition, as well as soups to soothe your stomach."

There are seven or eight kinds of flowers, large and small, in green, red, yellow and white. The colors are very beautiful and exquisite.

Compared with the big fish and meat before, it does make me more appetizing.

Emperor Shengzhi scooped a spoonful of millet porridge and ate it. It was sweet, smooth and soft, with a delicious sour taste. He couldn't help but eat two more mouthfuls.

He pointed to the red particles in the porridge and said, "The red color should be wolfberry and jujube, and what is that sour taste?"

"Your Majesty, I added sour plums to the porridge. A little sourness can stimulate appetite, and it is sweet and sour and not greasy."

Emperor Shengzhi nodded and said "hmm", then looked at Concubine Chen, "Yes, you are thoughtful."

Below the throne, under the tree in the corner.

Lu Ziqing was looking up at the fireworks when he felt someone tapping him. He turned around and saw Chi Musheng staring at the throne and talking to him.

"Look, why did Lin Yi go up there?"

Lu Ziqing followed his gaze and asked, "Did Lord Gou arrange for him to make medicinal food?"

"Medicinal food?" Chi Musheng snorted. "Don't tell me, he loves to do things that show off his face."

"That depends on whose face you're showing it to." Lu Ziqing said with a smile, "Your Majesty's face, are you going to do it?"

Chi Musheng patted his arm with his backhand, just smiled and said nothing. Xiao Yan walked out of his seat, stood in the center and kowtowed to Emperor Shengzhi.

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince and the other princes have presented their gifts. I, a humble servant, also have something to present to Your Majesty."

Perhaps it was because the medicinal food was tasty or the atmosphere was relaxed, but Emperor Sheng Zhi was much happier than before.

He raised his hand and said loudly, "Good! Let me see the gift from Lord Xiao."

The next moment, the people on both sides of the imperial road fell silent and watched quietly as two eunuchs carried out something covered with black cloth that looked like a cabinet and placed it in the center.

The black cloth was lifted, revealing a large iron cage containing two large Saker Falcons, their bodies and claws completely white. They would cling to the iron bars and move around from time to time.

"I respectfully present these two Saker Falcons to His Majesty."

Everyone was surprised and delighted to see this ferocious creature, and praised it, including Emperor Shengzhi, who was obsessed with birds and sat on the throne.

Normally they entertain beautiful birds, but as for birds of prey like eagles, they are also kept in the eagle room, mostly as tributes.

"Gerfalcon." Emperor Shengzhi was delighted. He walked to the iron cage and said excitedly, "There are a few in the hawk room, most of them are mixed colors, only two are pure black. This pure white is the first time I have seen it. Beautiful, beautiful."

"Pure white is a rare and exquisite species, Father." Chen Jing continued, "When the Northern Di tribe paid tribute, they brought two pure black ones. They said that pure colors are extremely rare, not to mention this white, which is truly beautiful."

"The Emperor has always been fond of birds of prey. This gift from Marquis Xiao really touches the Emperor's heart."

As he was speaking, a deep and steady voice sounded behind him, and everyone turned around.

A man in his forties was speaking in the royal family's seats.

He wore a blue round-necked robe with four dragon patterns, his hair tied up and he wore a golden crown. His chin had a white beard and he had a smile on his face, looking very approachable.

When he wasn't smiling, his face and bones exuded a domineering aura that even Emperor Shengzhi was inferior to him.

He was the second son of Emperor Taizong, the elder brother of Emperor Shengzhi, and Prince of Jin, Chen Ye.

"Your Majesty, you are so kind. I was fortunate enough to encounter and capture this creature during the Northern Expedition." Xiao Yan bowed to him and then looked at Emperor Shengzhi. "I have kept it in the palace for a while and will present it to Your Majesty on his birthday today."

"Good! I like this gift from my dear minister Xiao very much." Emperor Shengzhi sat back down and raised his glass to drink with the ministers.

While chatting, a group of graceful dancers danced in the center of the imperial road accompanied by the sound of piano.

The person playing the piano was not a palace musician, but a young woman with her face covered by a white veil, sitting not far from Xiao Yan's desk.

Her hair was tied up with a golden hairpin, and she wore a light pink cross-collared shirt with small lotus leaves embroidered on the brocade.

If you are close to her, you can smell the fragrance of lilies.

A song called "Eternal Life Music" has a soft but firm tone that lingers in the ears.

Soon the dance ended.

When the woman stood up and walked out, the stool accidentally fell over. She tripped and fell towards the table beside her.

The people at the next table were so shocked that they hadn't reacted yet. Xiao Yan was quick to stand up and support her shoulders.

"Are you okay?"

The woman was so startled that she opened her beautiful eyes slightly and stared at the man in front of her for a while before she reacted.

She glanced at the people around her, saluted, and said awkwardly, "Thank you!"

After saying this, she hurried to the center of the imperial road, kowtowed to Emperor Shengzhi, and then lifted her veil, revealing a beautiful face.

"Congratulations to the Emperor on his good health and a long and blessed life."

"You are..." Emperor Shengzhi frowned and looked at him carefully, then smiled, "Xining!"

The surroundings suddenly became lively and there was a lot of discussion.

"She is Princess Xining? Not only is she a first-rate musician, she's also incredibly beautiful. Seeing is believing."

"I've long heard that Princess Xining is both talented and beautiful, and is renowned throughout the capital. She's never been seen before, and today is truly a privilege."

"........."

Everyone was surprised, except Chen Ye, who was sitting on the side. He stared at her with a hint of sadness on his face.

Xining took a look at the fur that the maid brought and said with a smile, "Xining presents this sable fur to His Majesty. I hope His Majesty likes it."

"Good!" Emperor Shengzhi laughed, "Xining is filial. I will definitely wear it this winter."

After he finished speaking, he felt a hot stream flowing from his nose to his mouth. Before he could raise his hand, a few drops of blood fell on the dragon robe.

Then he fell powerlessly onto the imperial table and broke several bowls and dishes.

"emperor!!"

The palace ladies around screamed in fear, and the ministers below were also in chaos.

"Imperial Physician, call the imperial physician quickly." The queen helped the man up and shouted.

There was blood around Emperor Sheng Zhi's mouth and on his clothes. Gao Jian was so frightened that his eyebrows jumped and he shouted angrily at the people below.

"Where's the imperial physician? Hurry!"

Lu Ziqing rushed over quickly carrying a medicine box, followed by Chi Musheng and Lin Yi.

Chen Qi watched the imperial physician treating him and said anxiously, "Why is Father bleeding for no reason? Could it be that..."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Chen Jing stared at him. "Is my royal brother so impatient?"

"Don't slander me." Chen Qi's eyes were a little unnatural with anger. "I was just worried about my father and was anxious for a moment..."

"I spoke the truth in a moment of haste."

"you……"

"Alright, stop arguing." Chen Yun glanced at the two of them and scolded, "Is it appropriate with an outsider here?"

The last fireworks in the night sky stopped, and everyone stood in the garden, waiting for Emperor Shengzhi to be safe and sound.

After a while, the imperial physician stopped.

Emperor Shengzhi placed his hands on the armrests of the golden chair, breathing lightly, his eyes opening and closing weakly.

"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" The Queen looked at Lu Ziqing and asked, "Why is he bleeding for no reason?"

Lu Ziqing knelt down and said calmly, "Your Majesty, the Emperor has been weak for a long time. He suddenly took a large amount of tonics, and he couldn't absorb them. He is now feeling chest tightness, dizziness, and nosebleeds."