Seizing the throne, abolishing the adopted son, the imperial concubine rose to prominence

Gu Youning recalled the time when the emperor mentioned this matter in the pavilion just now, and the uneasiness and hatred in Lu Cairen's eyes that shouldn't have appeared.

Indeed, if the palace maid had confessed on the spot that she was instructed by her master, the emperor would have been furious yesterday and would not have waited until today.

The palace maid may have saved her life.

"Your humble servant, Yuan Cai from the Imperial Hospital, greets Concubine Gu."

The moment Gu Youning was thinking, a young man in light blue official uniform was led into the hall by a palace maid.

"Doctor Yuan, please don't be polite."

When Yuan Cai looked up, Gu Youning thought to himself, what a coincidence! This wasn't the imperial physician who had treated Lin Yu-nu that day.

Although she was worried about Zheng'er at the time, she still had some impression that the imperial physician was very tactful in giving Lin Yu's daughter painkillers first.

"Imperial Physician Yuan is not a stranger."

It is a good thing to be able to read people's expressions and judge the situation. As an imperial physician in the palace, vision is more important than medical skills.

"I am indeed honored to have seen the grace of Your Majesty."

"I will first examine the injury of the Majesty."

Yuan Cai knelt down in front of the couch and, with Gu Youning's permission, placed a piece of white silk cloth over the injured knee. He pressed it gently a few times and said with relief, "Your Majesty's kneecap is fine. First, use the hemostatic powder, then the ointment to reduce the swelling. Once the wound has healed, use the scar-healing glue I prepared, and it will be back to normal."

"Doctor Yuan, please go outside and take a rest first."

Yuan Cai obeyed the order and left. After Gu Youning had applied the medicine and changed into a palace dress, he was invited back in.

"Does Imperial Physician Yuan have a history with the Wen family?"

Leaning lazily on the soft golden pillow, Gu Youning asked casually.

"I have only met Madam Gu's father a few times. The Wen family is a wealthy and powerful family, so I dare not mention the word 'old acquaintance'."

"Oh?"

Gu Youning lowered his eyes slightly, said a word of doubt and stopped talking.

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After a moment, Yuan Cai knelt on the ground, took out a letter from his arms and presented it with both hands.

Tan Yin stepped forward to take it and handed it to Gu Youning.

"This was sent to my residence by Madam Gu yesterday. Your Majesty is aware of the contents of the letter."

Gu Youning put the letter aside after reading it. As she expected, her biological mother pretended to obey but secretly disobeyed, and just asked Yuan Cai to agree to her casually and not to put in too much effort.

Yuan Cai, who was kneeling on the ground, raised his head very quickly and saw that the person on the couch had a calm and peaceful expression without any anger. He lowered his head quickly, feeling lucky that he had made the right bet this time.

He had medical skills, but he had no one to support him in the Imperial Hospital. No matter how capable he was, he would never be able to make a name for himself. Otherwise, he would not have tried several times to get through the Wen family.

Unfortunately, the Wen family has trustworthy people in the Imperial Hospital who do not take him seriously.

"I understand what Imperial Physician Yuan means."

"Get up."

Gu Youning raised his hand.

"I asked Imperial Physician Yuan to come here today because I do have a few questions."

Seeing Gu Youning's serious expression, Yuan Cai lowered his head and listened attentively, but was not in a hurry to show his loyalty.

This made Gu Youning look at him with higher regard.

"During the last search of the six palaces, each concubine had one or two unusual objects next to them. I wonder if these objects are harmful to their health. The Imperial Hospital should have the concubines' pulse records."

"Reporting to the Concubine, as far as I know, the masters are in good health and only need to recuperate for a month or two before they can conceive an heir."

After Yuan Cai said this, he waited for a long time but received no response, so he quietly looked up.

I saw Gu Youning casually fiddling with the sachet tied around her waist.

Yuan Cai immediately realized that his words did not resonate with the person on the couch.

He didn't rush to apologize, but pondered Gu Youning's words a few more times. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he continued, "But there are two exceptions: the Queen and Concubine Zheng."

"Noble Consort Zheng was born with a heart disease and could not bear the pain of childbirth, but why did the Queen?"

Gu Youning wondered, the queen had indeed given birth to a legitimate prince in her previous life.

"The Empress' pulse diagnosis is personally handled by Envoy Zhao, and other imperial physicians are not allowed to see it. However, I have secretly observed the medication used in Fengyi Palace. Although Envoy Zhao has tried to cover up some of the information, I can roughly tell that the Empress's body is not suitable for pregnancy, at least at the moment."

Yuan Cai knew that the Concubine Gu in front of him was not easy to fool. If he wanted to gain her trust and be reused, he had to show some ability.

Taking medicine? Gu Youning remembered that on the second day after she entered the palace, she went to Fengyi Palace early on purpose, and there seemed to be a faint smell of medicine in the inner hall.

No wonder the queen is so magnanimous.

She wanted to win me over, and probably also wanted to watch me fight against Cheng'an Palace so that she could have time to recuperate.

Also, she remembered that something with the effect of abortion was found in Fengyi Palace that day.

"I'll have to trouble Imperial Physician Yuan to continue to pay attention to this matter, but your own safety is paramount. Don't take any risks."

Gu Youning gave a warning and quickly continued, "There is one more matter that requires the help of Imperial Physician Yuan, but this matter must not be spread to anyone else."

"I want a way to avoid pregnancy that won't hurt me."

"Jieyu..."

This sentence made Yuan Cai's face change.

"Don't worry, I'm using it myself. The eldest prince is still young, and there are many people in the palace, so he needs constant care."

"None of the concubines from aristocratic families in the palace have given birth to an heir. If I become pregnant again, I will definitely become a thorn in the eyes of the concubines. The eldest prince and I will be in greater danger."

Gu Youning's voice was terrifyingly quiet.

It actually comforted Yuan Cai very well.

"Let me go back and think about it. This medicine must be effective, safe from harm to Concubine Concubine's body, and also concealed."

"Sorry to trouble you."

Gu Youning showed a rare look of satisfaction on his face.

"As long as you are loyal to Changchun Palace, I will not treat you unfairly in the future. I dare not say anything else, but I can still guarantee that this blue robe will be replaced by a green one."

"I thank Concubine Yu for your support."

Yuan Cai's face showed some uncontrollable eagerness. The green official uniform was only worn by people of the sixth rank.

The director of the Imperial Medical Service was only of the fifth rank.

"Master, this is the first time you've met Imperial Physician Yuan, and you've entrusted him with such an important matter. What if it gets out, or if he harbors ill intentions and gives you a harmful medicine? What will happen then?"

After Yuan Cai left, Tan Yin felt a little worried.

"He certainly wouldn't dare reveal the information about the contraceptive pills. The women in the palace long for an heir day and night. Who would believe that I would drug myself?"