The queen felt relieved after listening to the emperor's words. Fortunately, she was not implicated.
But she was happy too early.
"Isn't it the concubine Jing who is responsible for the affairs of the Sixth Palace? Why is the Queen getting involved in things again? How is your health?"
The emperor sounded concerned about the queen, but the queen knew that it was not that simple.
"Nowadays, people are panicking due to the epidemic. I am afraid that Concubine Jing will not be able to handle it alone, so..."
"Now that you are well, you will naturally be responsible for co-managing the Sixth Palace."
The emperor said nonchalantly: "Su Peisheng, go deliver the message and let Concubine Jing have a good rest. The affairs of the Sixth Palace should be left to the Queen."
"I will go and deliver the order right now."
Su Peisheng glanced at a few people and hurried out.
"Queen, please go back too."
"yes."
The queen was kicked out before she could figure out what the emperor meant.
As soon as the queen left, the room became quiet.
Concubine Ji didn't understand why she gave the queen the power to co-manage the Sixth Palace?
Concubine Ji did not turn around, but Nian Shilan did.
Nowadays, the epidemic has already become so severe in the palace. If there is an epidemic in the harem, it will be very busy.
And although it is an epidemic, it does not necessarily mean that people will die. After all, the palace will take precautions in advance. However, if any of the concubines dies while the queen is in charge of the harem, the queen will not be able to escape the blame.
"Your Majesty has not seen my little brother yet. I will send someone to bring my little brother in."
Nian Shilan looked at the two people and wondered if they had anything to say, but she didn't want to hear it anymore, so she turned around and left.
Nian Shilan stayed in the younger brother's house for a while before returning. Sure enough, when he came back, he saw that the expressions on the faces of Ji's concubine and the emperor had improved a lot.
"Brother, please pay your respects to the Emperor."
The wet nurse came in with her little brother in her arms and quickly greeted the emperor.
"Get up."
The emperor reached out and took the little brother. Although he was born prematurely, he did not look weak. The emperor was still very happy.
"My little brother is on his fifth day, and we have to ask the emperor to name the fifth brother."
Nian Shilan said with a smile.
The emperor nodded, thought for a while and said, "Let's call him Hong Zhou."
Nian Shilan glanced at Ji Bin and saw that she didn't seem to be dissatisfied, so he didn't say anything.
"While the emperor is here, I will go back first and come to see my concubine tomorrow."
It's not like Nian Shilan has no sense of vision. He wants to go out as he speaks.
"The epidemic has been rampant recently, so Concubine Hua doesn't have to come over often."
As the emperor spoke, he placed Hong Zhou next to Ji Bin, then stood up, patted Nian Shilan on the shoulder and said, "You should also take care of yourself."
Nian Shilan nodded after listening to the emperor's words, and then left.
A few days later, there was indeed an epidemic in the palace.
However, the prescription for treating the epidemic has not yet been developed.
Nian Shilan thought about suggesting to the emperor that Wen Shichu should be reused. After all, he had developed the recipe in his previous life.
But before Nian Shilan went to see the emperor, Zhen Huan came.
"Greetings to Concubine Hua."
"Why are you coming out at this time?"
Nian Shilan saw Zhen Huan coming and offered her a seat.
"Mother, I'm here to deal with the epidemic."
Zhen Huan said in a low voice: "Wen Shichu from the Taiyuan Hospital has developed a prescription to treat the epidemic."
"This is a good thing."
Nian Shilan felt relieved when he heard this. There was no need to go to the emperor himself.
"But the prescription he developed has never been tried on patients, so he didn't dare to give it to the emperor rashly. But the concubine really couldn't bear the suffering of the people, so she wanted to beg the empress to see if she could do it first. Let him try it on a few sick palace servants first, and if possible, give it to the emperor."
Although Zhen Huan spoke softly, Nian Shilan's mind was spinning rapidly.
"Most of the people who are sick now are people in Jingren Palace. I'm afraid it's hard for me to tell you, but I can ask the Queen Mother."
After all, Nian Shilan was just a noble concubine, and she could not take matters into the Queen's Palace no matter what.
But if it was the Queen Mother who gave in, then it would be nothing.
"Okay, you go back first. I will go to the Queen Mother soon. You ask Wen Shichu to prepare the recipe."
As soon as Zhen Huan left, Nian Shilan hurried to Shoukang Palace and told the Queen Mother what Zhen Huan had just said to him.
"You know, Queen Mother, that the Queen has never liked me very much. If I tell you, I'm afraid the Queen will think too much about it. But I really don't want the Emperor to be anxious, but I'm also afraid that if this recipe doesn't work, the Emperor's happiness will be in vain. It’s just one game, so I can only come and beg you.”
The Queen Mother listened to Nian Shilan's words and smiled when she saw her acting coquettishly: "You are already a mother-in-law, so it's not okay to act like a coquettish girl."
After saying this, the Queen Mother also sighed, because she also knew that what Nian Shilan said was true. Nowadays, the epidemic is spreading and everyone in the capital is in danger, and she is also anxious.
"Okay, you have good intentions. You can't care less about the Ai family. I'll ask Zhuxi to send Dr. Wen to Jingren Palace in a while. You can leave this matter alone."
"Thank you, Queen Mother."
Nian Shilan knew that since the Queen Mother said so, it would be no problem, so she left happily.
"Since Concubine Hua gave birth to Princess Minghui, her temperament has become even better."
Zhuxi looked at Nian Shilan's back and said.
"Yeah, that's not the most important thing. The Ai family heard from the emperor that they have restrained themselves a lot since Nian Gengyao returned to Beijing. I'm afraid it's because of her."
The Queen Mother also nodded and said: "And recently I heard that Nian Gengyao is not in good health and may not be able to return to the northwest."
"Isn't that good? The emperor can send others to take over Xi's military power."
Zhuxi also became happy after hearing this.
"Yes, this way the emperor can use his own people. But Nian Gengyao is also a hero after all, so he won't neglect it."
The Queen Mother didn't know what the emperor was afraid of. She was afraid that if Nian Gengyao was dealt with, Longkodo would be next.
So now she is protecting Nian Shilan, not only to protect the Nian family, but also to protect Longkodo.
It's just that if Nian Gengyao returns to his hometown now, it will be a good ending. It seems that if he finds an opportunity, he will have to mention Long Keduo.
"Okay, you can go to the Taiyuan Hospital later and then take me to Jingren Palace."
"yes."
After Zhuxi finished speaking, he left.
The Queen Mother thought that she didn't blame the Emperor for being angry this time. The Queen Mother had gone too far regarding the concubine.
It would be okay if no one found out, but she gave someone a reason to talk, and the concubine Ji gave birth to a brother. If it just disappeared, something would really happen to the queen.
