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Chapter 40 - The Empress Dowager's Old Illness

Wei Qing smiled as she looked at her, "What's strange about that?"

"It's weird anyway!"

It was as if he had picked up the silver, but also as if he had met with some good fortune!

"A scammer and a scoundrel!" Wei Qing poked her forehead, placing the leaf properly.

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Imperial Palace, Tzu Ning Palace.

The empress dowager's head was covered with a veil, and her face was pale and unsightly. All of the imperial doctors gathered in the outer hall, each of them worried and worried.

"The emperor has arrived!"

As the chorus got closer, all of the imperial physicians felt their hearts rising.

Long live the crowd, but, before they could finish shouting, they were cut off by the Old Emperor.

"How is the Queen Mother?"

The court judge looked apprehensive. "Your majesty, your subject and others have already tried their best, but …"

"But what?" Old Emperor's face was filled with rage, and he bellowed.

"This official has really tried his best. I'm afraid there is no other way!"

The Northern Kingdom had always valued filial piety. Hearing her words, the Old Emperor was very worried about the empress dowager as he rushed into the inner palace.

When he saw the empress dowager's pained expression, he felt a stifling sensation in his heart.

"Muhou!"

Hearing the Old Emperor's voice, the empress dowager opened her eyes listlessly. "Your majesty, this illness of This Dowager's hasn't happened in a day or two. Don't make things difficult for these imperial doctors! Just a few days of pain and it'll be over! "

Old Emperor naturally knew that the empress dowager was kind, and was afraid that he would vent his anger on the doctor.

"Prince Chu has arrived!"

"The crown prince has arrived!"

The chorus came again from outside.

Xiao Qingqian and Crown Prince Xiao Hanqi entered the Tzu Ning Palace at almost the same time. Although the two of them had calm expressions, their hearts were already in turmoil.

After so many years, Xiao Qingqian was almost evenly matched with Xiao Hanqi, if not for the Empress, the position of crown prince would probably have fallen to Xiao Qingqian.

Xiao Hanqi had always been hostile towards Xiao Qingqian, and secretly, he also wished that he could grab hold of Xiao Qingqian's weakness;

Especially after Xiao Qingqian had married the daughter of the Prime Minister Wei, Wei Qing, he felt that his position was even more precarious.

"Third brother came pretty quickly!" Xiao Hanqi said shamelessly.

Xiao Qingqian curled the corner of his mouth, "Since Royal Grandmother is suffering from illness and torture, I, your brother, naturally, have to take care of this!"

Finishing his words, he did not waste any more words with Xiao Hanqi and walked in.

Xiao Hanqi looked at his back, and dangerously squinted his eyes.

"Crown Prince, I recently heard that the Tian Village has produced a genius doctor, and it's said that he can bring the dead back to life. If we can get this kind of genius doctor, he'll definitely be able to treat the empress dowager's old illness!" The guard beside him whispered.

Xiao Hanqi's originally ashen face looked better, but the space between his eyebrows slowly relaxed, "Oh?"

"However, since ancient times, people with true ability have some strange ailments. I'm afraid it's not easy to invite them."

Xiao Hanqi curled his lips coldly, "As long as I throw him a bait, he would naturally bite the hook without biting at all! "Let's go!"

Just as Xiao Qingqian and Xiao Hanqi were about to bow, they were stopped by the Old Emperor.

"It's hard for you two to come visit This Dowager every night!" The empress dowager pressed her forehead and weakly squeezed out a sentence.

"What is Royal Grandmother saying?" Xiao Qingqian anxiously opened his mouth, "It is only natural for this grandson to honor Royal Grandmother!"

Xiao Hanqi's hands suddenly retracted under his sleeves. This Xiao Qingqian really knew how to put on an act!

"Royal Grandmother, this grandson heard that a genius doctor has appeared in Tian Village and is preparing to rush to Tian Village after a visit!"

Godly Doctor?!

Xiao Qingqian and Old Emperor looked at Xiao Hanqi at the same time, and Old Emperor asked: "Crown Prince, who did you hear that from?"

These few days, the imperial physicians of the Royal Hospital had thought of all sorts of methods, and the Old Emperor had also sent someone out to request for a good doctor for the Emperor Board. Of course, the Empress Dowager's old ailment was really not easy to treat.

If there really was a genius doctor, why didn't he know about it?

"Imperial Father doesn't know. I don't know the reason for it, but once we leave the city, we will need to investigate. This son thinks that those who left the palace to look for a doctor are afraid of trouble!" Xiao Hanqi said.

The one in charge of the city's defense had always been Xiao Qingqian, so the only person who could give such an order was him.

Xiao Qingqian could not help but think that there must be a mole in the Prince Chu’s Mansion who was actually Xiao Hanqi's spy. He probably already knew about the matter regarding Wei Qing!

Without batting an eyelid, she shot him a glance, "Imperial brother, you might not know, but a few days ago, a black clothed man appeared in Prince Chu’s Mansion, trying to steal the city map.

Old Emperor's deep gaze quickly swept over the two people's face, and coughed lightly, "This matter cannot be underestimated!"

Xiao Hanqi clenched his fists tightly, and the anger in his heart grew even stronger.

Father is really biased towards Third Brother!

"Since it's like this, then Third Brother, you must pay a visit to the Tian Village!" Xiao Hanqi forced himself to suppress the anger in his heart, and said indifferently.

Although he knew that it was very likely that Xiao Hanqi was digging a pit for him, it was still not easy for Xiao Qingqian to reject him. He looked at Old Emperor with furrowed brows, "royal father, it's just a rumor! If there really is a genius doctor, I will do everything I can to get him to come back! "

Old Emperor nodded his head, "Then, go back and prepare. No matter how much silver it is, if the other party has any requests, we can agree to them!"

Xiao Qingqian acknowledged his presence and retreated.

The corner of Xiao Hanqi's mouth lifted sinisterly, a few more hints of provocation appearing in his eyes.

After returning to the Prince Chu’s Mansion, Tian Sisi had not rested yet.

The last time she was caught red-handed by Xiao Qingqian, she had thought that Xiao Qingqian would immediately write a letter and send it to the Prime Minister's Mansion. Unexpectedly, he would send people to keep an eye on the Prime Minister's Mansion everyday and even intensify his investigation of leaving the city.

Every time he thought of this, Tian Sisi would be so jealous that she would go crazy.

A woman who had long since lost her innocence. What right did she have to occupy the position of an imperial concubine?

When Xiao Qingqian heard that she was still waiting for him to return, he quickly turned around.

"Siley, it's not early yet. Why aren't you resting?"

Tian Sisi had a face full of concern, "How can I sleep if the Prince does not come back?"

Looking at the gentle and virtuous Tian Sisi,'s stubborn eyes actually flashed across his mind.

He must be possessed!

His wrist felt a bit of pain, and Tian Sisi couldn't help but cry out.

Xiao Qingqian immediately let go of her hands, and looked apologetically at her red wrist.

"Your Highness, are you worried about the Elder Sister Princess?" Tian Sisi clenched her teeth and asked.

"Don't spout nonsense. This King has found such a woman. This King will definitely not let her die peacefully!"

Even though he was speaking cruelly and mercilessly, when Tian Sisi heard that he had barged into the room, she did not immediately kill him. On the contrary, she had even allowed him to prove it.

Thinking of this, she was even more sure that Xiao Qingqian was interested in Wei Qing!

Xiao Qingqian warned her a few times, then left for the Tian Village.

When they arrived at the Tian Village, the sky wasn't fully lit yet. Xiao Qingqian sat on the horse's back, and looked at the bright and clear bright moon. Wei Qing's bright smile once again surfaced in her mind …