at this time.
The emperor was in the main hall, having a banquet with officials, dignitaries and concubines.
Sima Han, the miracle doctor, arrived belatedly with an old man with half-white hair.
As soon as they arrived, the emperor immediately ordered someone to seat them.
The courtiers looked at each other and murmured in low voices -
"Is this the junior brother of the miracle doctor?"
"It's him, the doctor known as the ghost doctor in the world, Mr. Xiangyou."
"I heard he was coming. He disappeared without a trace. He specializes in treating women. No amount of money can be paid. Today, we are lucky enough to see him as the emperor's guest. "
"You probably don't know that thanks to Prime Minister Xie's relationship, we can see him. "
At this moment, the emperor said: "I have invited two old gentlemen, Sima Han and Xiang You, to diagnose and treat the concubine and the female relatives of the queen. Anyone who has difficult and complicated diseases should not avoid seeking medical treatment. Ask for medicine."
After he finished speaking, the imperial guards came forward carrying screens one by one and divided them into several small rooms.
After a while, the miracle doctor and the ghost doctor will be inside to diagnose the pulse and treat the diseases of the concubines and female family members, which is regarded as the emperor's favor.
The ministers were deeply moved and shouted that the emperor's grace was so great.
Some people even stood up and asked anxiously: "Can I carry my eighty-year-old mother here on my back? She has been suffering from pain in her legs and feet recently, but she still can't find the reason."
The emperor laughed: "Of course you can, take advantage of today, hurry up Bring people into the palace."
Everyone stood up enthusiastically. Some ministers did not bring their families, so they ran outside the palace and asked their servants to pick up their wives and daughters.
Only Princess Shu sat in confusion and looked in the direction of the ghost doctor.
Meet the old gentleman?
She remembered that before her husband went out today, he told her that Xiangyou was the one he wanted to see.
So now that Xiangyou has come to the palace for the banquet, where is her husband, the King of Shu?
The female relatives lined up in the cubicle for consultation.
Princess Shu thought for a while, then she got up and went over, wanting to ask Xiangyou whether she could still be pregnant with such a pulse.
It was hard to wait until she got in line.
As soon as Princess Shu went in and sat down, she saw the ghost doctor Xiangyou pouting his mouth, and his gray beard was slightly upturned.
His eyes are sharp and his energy is strong. Compared with the miracle doctor Sima Han, he seems a bit unsmiling.
He asked: "What disease does Madam want to cure?"
Princess Shu smiled lightly and said: "My husband just met you today. I just want to ask, at my age, is it possible...?"
She was a little uncomfortable. Sorry.
The ghost doctor frowned and looked her up and down. Finally his eyes fell on her hair and he looked at her for a moment.
"Madam's hair is thick and she seems to have plenty of energy and blood. She doesn't need treatment."
Princess Shu was startled: "I don't want to treat her hair. Old sir, you must have misremembered the person."
The ghost doctor looked at her seriously: "I am old and old. Although he is big, his head is not confused. Today, the King of Shu came to see the old man and asked for the secret recipe for hair growth. He indeed said that he was asking for it for his wife. "
The sound of "bang" was like a heavy hammer hitting Princess Shu's heart.
She looked at the ghost doctor in surprise: "I'm asking for the secret recipe for having a baby!"
Her husband said that he went to see a famous doctor for her to fulfill her dream of having a baby. Why did he ask for hair growth?
The ghost doctor didn't say anything for the time being, and just took his pulse with a sullen expression.
After a moment, he retracted his hand: "Madam, you can't be pregnant."
Princess Shu's face turned pale: "Please ask the ghost doctor to explain
it more clearly." The ghost doctor didn't have a good look on his face: "How clear do you want me to be, Madam? Don't you know your own body? Your menstruation is irregular and your qi and blood are not depleted, but you have
been taking the anti-child decoction for a long time, and your body is broken, so you can't get pregnant. ?
Princess Shu almost knelt down from her chair.
She looked anxious and uneasy: "I have never drank before." Suddenly, she thought that every time she and her husband performed the courtesy of Zhou Gong, the King of Shu would arrange for someone to bring a bowl of soup.
He said that it can replenish qi and blood, and can help Princess Shu regulate her body and help her get pregnant as soon as possible.
Princess Shu had no doubt that he was there. She had drank a lot in the past twenty years!
It turned out that it was Bizi Tang? !
The ghost doctor had lost his patience and urged her: "Madam, if there are some things that you have not sorted out, please come back and don't delay the next person's consultation."
The charlatan scorned the powerful, but his attitude towards the Princess of Shu was fair. There was some disgust.
Princess Shu stood up dullly and walked out a little dejectedly.
Suddenly, she realized something and turned around to ask: "Old Mr. Ghost Doctor, you and I are strangers. I asked myself that I have never offended you from the time I first came in until now. Why do you always treat me coldly?"
I thought the ghost doctor would give an explanation, but unexpectedly, he snorted coldly.
"The King of Shu has a noble status, so he doesn't look down on ordinary people like Lao Chan. He clearly came here to seek medical advice, but after asking, he threatened the ordinary people not to tell anyone about his visit, otherwise, he would let Lao Chan Let's see, with his attitude, why does the old man need to give you good looks? "
" After learning that my wife is the Princess of Shu, the old man still treats you and diagnoses your pulse. It is out of the virtue of a doctor, but it does not mean that he will always do so. I'll bear with you, but also ask Madam to send a message to the prince. He is no more than a wild crane in the rivers and lakes. He can practice medicine according to his conscience. If he is so afraid of being known by outsiders, he need not come!"
Princess Shu walked out of the compartment almost like a wandering spirit. of.
Behind her was Mrs. Ye, Mrs. Ye's daughter-in-law.
Seeing Princess Shu's face pale and panic-stricken, she couldn't help but take two steps forward and asked with concern: "Is the princess feeling unwell?"
Mrs. Ye looked around: "Why don't you see His Royal Highness the King of Shu? Come, please help the princess to sit there and rest." "
Hearing the name of King Shu, Princess Shu felt frightened for the first time and broke into a cold sweat.
She shook her head: "No, it's okay, it's just that the ghost doctor spoke straightforwardly, I'm afraid I won't be able to get pregnant."
Mrs. Ye was startled and understood.
Princess Shu's request for a son is no longer a secret in the capital.
As both a woman, Mrs. Ye sighed with emotion: "Princess, please forgive me for saying something inappropriate. Now that I have a child, I will have to work hard to raise her. She will be in her prime when you are gray-haired." , Why bother? It's a good thing to think about it."
After Mrs. Ye said, the voice of the old ghost doctor came from the cubicle: "Where's the next one?"
Mrs. Ye can only go first! Say goodbye to Princess Shu.
Princess Shu sat on a chair nearby to rest in confusion.
The husband asks the ghost doctor for a secret recipe for hair growth. Who needs this the most?
Her first reaction was to think of Concubine Qi.
And I couldn't help but think of the parallel lotus jade medal she hung around her neck on the day of Concubine Qi's birthday party!
Since she was the mother-in-law of the Ninth Prince, why would she choose such a pattern?
Thinking back to the recent look in Shen Ningning's eyes when she heard her talk about her husband.
Princess Shu felt cold all over.
If it is true that the King of Shu likes Concubine Qi, it is also true that he took the opportunity to feed her Bizi Soup for twenty years.
So, this is enough to show that her pillow person has never wanted her to give birth to his child!
But why? They are already married. Even if he pretends to be someone else in his heart, he should not prevent her from giving birth to a legitimate son of the royal family!
Unless...
he already has a child.
Princess Shu realized this possibility and her face turned pale, as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.
Thinking back to King Shu's smile when he faced her, she only felt it was sinister and full of malice.
Princess Shu was so frightened that she felt ghostly figures around her.
At this moment, a hand touched her shoulder.
Princess Shu screamed and jumped up suddenly. (End of chapter)