Princess Menglang is hard to change, the whole capital is embarrassed for her

The imperial physician left after administering the medicine.

After reading the memorial, Prime Minister Zhao was silent for a long time before finally speaking slowly, "This old minister believes that the Emperor was right to allow the eldest prince to return to the capital first. It's not because of those who doubted the eldest prince, but if we don't question him further, the rumors will continue to ferment and will mislead the investigation into the real culprit."

From what he said, the old prime minister doesn't think that the eldest prince did it?

It was rare that he didn't take advantage of the opportunity to add insult to injury and help the second prince frame the eldest prince.

The emperor got excited and coughed twice.

He quickly took a sip of tea, but accidentally choked. His trachea suddenly started gasping, and as he gasped, a gurgling sound came from his throat, as if water was boiling.

The emperor's face turned from sallow to purple, his lips slowly turned white as if he was lacking blood, his body softened, and he fell off the dragon throne.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Fang Yaoteng jumped up from the ground and rushed over at the speed of an arrow. Just when the emperor was about to fall to the ground, he held him up steadily.

"Imperial Physician, hurry up and call the imperial physician." Prime Minister Zhao shouted towards the door.

Eunuch Chang quickly picked up a small medicine box from the table, poured out a pill, and fed it to the emperor through Fang Yao's hand.

The imperial study was in chaos.

Yuan Mengxing tried hard to open his swollen eyes that had just been coated with medicine. He was so scared that his heart was pounding and almost jumped out of his chest.

The emperor's illness has not improved for a long time. He only uses decoctions to alleviate the condition every day, and has not found an effective treatment method.

This kind of situation where people would suffocate and collapse had happened many times. Each time was extremely dangerous and almost scared everyone to death.

The emperor is in the prime of his life. If it weren't for this illness, he wouldn't have to worry about having a successor.

Unfortunately, things did not go as planned, as all the adult princes were very capable.

To be disrespectful, if a crown prince is not appointed quickly, given the emperor's current illness, if he suffocates and cannot be rescued, the Zhou Dynasty will be in chaos.

......

All the imperial physicians have arrived.

Doctor Wang was the first to run in, holding the silver needle in his hand.

As soon as he saw the medicine box on the table, he knew that the pills had been taken. He did not bother to ask, and gestured to Fang Yao to help the emperor.

Insert the silver needle into the emperor's acupuncture point.

The other imperial doctors followed closely behind, kneeling beside the emperor. Some helped pass the needle to Doctor Wang, some took the emperor's pulse, and some rubbed the emperor's chest, stretching it out bit by bit.

There were so many people in the imperial study, but no one dared to speak.

After an unknown amount of time, the emperor's breathing finally became better and the purple color on his face gradually faded away.

Doctor Wang nervously grasped the emperor's wrist, closed his eyes, and felt his pulse. His collar was soaked with sweat, but he didn't bother to wipe it off.

Prime Minister Zhao breathed a long sigh of relief, only to realize that his legs had gone weak and he had already fallen to the ground.

Fang Yao knelt beside the throne the entire time, using both hands to steady it, and using his head to support the emperor's leaning body. No matter how flustered the others were, he remained like a tall pine tree, steady as a rock, without a trace of panic.

Old Prime Minister Zhao couldn't help but sigh. It was said that the person the emperor trusted most was the General of Cavalry. Just look at how he flew to the emperor's side at the critical moment. Which minister could do that?

I myself am worthy of the emperor's trust.

Duke Wei was such a fool. He lost sight of the big picture for the sake of small gains and failed to seize the opportunity of the marriage that had been arranged long ago. He was so short-sighted.

Called an idiot, Yuan Mengxing knelt in the corner, his eyes swollen and unable to open. He knew he couldn't help much, so he decided to just stay aside and avoid causing trouble.

He was kneeling uncomfortably when the Prime Minister came over and waved him off while he was not paying attention, whispering, "Why don't you take this opportunity to get up? Are you going to die kneeling here?"

It would be fine if he was stupid and didn't know how to seize the opportunity, but he didn't even know how to take the opportunity to get up. Doesn't he know that his knees hurt?

Don’t you think that the emperor is ill, so how can he have the energy to take care of their trivial matters?

It’s stupid, not just stupid.

Yuan Mengxing woke up as if from a dream, and tried to stand up with his butt sticking out. However, as soon as he moved, he felt a piercing pain in his knees, and he fell back with a bang.

The emperor's breathing gradually calmed down and he slowly opened his eyes.

Ever since contracting this disease, his body has become weaker day by day. Every time he breathes, he is afraid of exerting too much force and causing coughing and wheezing. The coughing and wheezing always make him feel like he is on the verge of death. It is very painful, but he cannot tell anyone.

Because he is the emperor.

The emperor may die at any time. If this matter gets out, the whole world will be in chaos at the very least.

What I’m afraid of is that someone might have other intentions and take his life while he’s ill.

When he opened his eyes, he saw Fang Yao right in front of him, looking at him worriedly with his hands protecting him. The emperor was relieved and slowly closed his eyes again.

"Let's quickly order someone to carry the emperor to the bedroom." Doctor Wang took out the silver needles one by one and looked up at Eunuch Chang.

Eunuch Chang hurried to call someone in. Fang Yao loosened his stiff legs and feet, stood up and leaned against the emperor, "Your Majesty, I will accompany you to the bedroom."

The emperor's hand was originally on Fang Yao's wrist. Upon hearing this, he squeezed it hard to show that he understood.

The king and his subjects were of one mind, and with Fang Yao, a black-faced Buddha as tall as an iron tower, guarding beside them, no evil spirits dared to have any thoughts.

......

It was not until noon that the emperor's condition stabilized.

Apart from the imperial physician, only Fang Yao and Prime Minister Zhao were left in the bedroom.

Only after seeing that the emperor had taken the medicine and fallen asleep did the two dare to leave the palace and go home.

After leaving the bedroom, Fang Yao waved his hand and walked away with big steps. He didn't want to talk any more with Prime Minister Zhao.

During the days when the emperor was bedridden, the two had more opportunities to meet. Occasionally, they would argue because of their different political views, but it never hurt their relationship.

Ever since she knew that Li'er's stepmother was the daughter of the Prime Minister and actually poisoned Li'er, Fang Yao's eyes turned completely cold when he looked at Prime Minister Zhao.

As a man who led troops in battle, he was too lazy to play coy. Just like today, the two of them could have left the palace while talking, but he was too lazy to even pretend and just turned around and left.

"General Fang, please stay." Old Prime Minister Zhao came up breathlessly behind him and shouted, "I have something to say to you, General."

Fang Yao stopped and turned back impatiently, looking at the old prime minister who was following closely with the support of the young eunuch.

"General Fang, this old man..." Prime Minister Zhao took two breaths, raised his hand, and made a gesture to ask for a moment. He said from a distance, "I have something to discuss with the General. I wonder if the General would be so kind as to accompany me to Yizui Tower for a drink?"

The palace walls are high and deep, stretching as if there is no end.

Fang Yao looked behind the old prime minister and remembered his father's evaluation of him.

This man was able to sit firmly on the position of prime minister for two dynasties. His strategies and calculations are beyond the reach of ordinary people. In addition, he has many disciples, and his clan members are also spread all over the place as officials and generals. Don't fall out with him until the very last moment.

But if you ask Fang Yao how enthusiastic he is, he can't do it.

Thinking of this, Fang Yao bowed calmly in return and said, "It's really inconvenient today. The old Prime Minister must also know about the matter between me and the Duke of Wei. I have to go to the Duke of Wei's mansion soon. I don't have time to drink with the old Prime Minister. I'll take my leave first."

After saying this, he turned around and left, but unexpectedly, Prime Minister Zhao followed him.

"General Fang, what I want to tell you is about Yuan Mengxing."

Fang Yao paused and turned around.

"What does the old prime minister want to say?"

Don't think he doesn't know that the Zhao, Yao and Yuan families are closely connected and have in-laws that are either distant or close.

If Yuan Mengxing asks Prime Minister Zhao to act as a lobbyist, I'm sorry, since this concerns my sister and Li'er, no one will be able to help.

The old prime minister had been chasing them anxiously just now, but now he finally calmed down and said hurriedly: "General, please don't misunderstand me. I don't like what the Yuan family did. I am not here to plead for them."

He raised his hand in a gesture of invitation and the two of them walked out.

Prime Minister Zhao said, "Before Yuan Mengxing left the palace, he asked me to ask the General what he thought and what the Duke of Wei's Mansion should do to resolve the misunderstanding between the two families and appease the General and Miss Shen."

Misunderstand?

Fang Yao's brows furrowed again.

If the emperor had not suddenly fallen ill, I would have dragged Yuan out of the palace and given him a beating.

"Does Yuan insist this is a misunderstanding?" Fang Yao's tone was so cold that one could hear his teeth clenching. "If he still says that, then the old Prime Minister should not bother. My guards are still waiting outside the palace. I will take them to his house and personally tell him what to do."