I insist

Chapter 414: So angry I vomited blood

"Late last night, some people heard wailing coming from the Empress Dowager's residence."

"So you don't know anything either?"

Upon hearing the strange reply, Song Miqiu sighed helplessly. She wanted to try to get closer again, but a hand stopped her first.

Although she didn't know what was going on, she still looked at the Seventh Prince again.

"Why are you so impatient? Could it be that the matter of the Empress Dowager is something you're talking about?"

"How could that be? If I had that kind of guts, I wouldn't have dared to come here today."

The Seventh Prince revealed an expression of "I knew it," then looked at Cining Palace again, and after a long while, raised his hand and patted his abdomen.

Thinking the other person was feeling unwell, I frowned and was about to ask more detailed questions when I heard their voice lowered even further.

"Are you aware of the Empress Dowager's pregnancy?"

"I know a little bit about it, could it be..."

Song Miqiu turned her head in surprise, looking at the hurried footsteps coming from Cining Palace behind her, her brows furrowing even more deeply.

Although I knew this would be the outcome, the need for such treatment still took me by surprise.

Seeing Song Miqiu staring intently at the courtyard wall with her brows furrowed, she gestured for him to look away.

"Now that you know about this, you must not spread it around, or you might lose your head."

"I know about this kind of thing, and I would never spread it around. I just don't know how many other people in the palace know about it."

"How many people? How many people could possibly know such a secret?"

Song Miqiu knew that what was said was true, so she turned around and looked for Ming Taicheng.

But it seems the situation inside hasn't improved, as no one has been seen coming out.

Just as she was pondering how to see Ming Taicheng, another figure slowly walked towards Cining Palace, step by step.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

"I heard that the Empress Dowager suddenly fell ill yesterday, so I brought the rare and precious herbs that His Majesty had previously bestowed upon her. Although I don't know if they will be effective, I still want to give them to the Empress Dowager to help her recover."

As soon as the demon queen finished speaking, and before the other party could make a move, another voice was heard.

"What's going on? Why are people making a racket outside?"

"Your Majesty?" The concubine was surprised to find the emperor in Cining Palace. Her expression changed several times before she finally smiled. "I just heard that the Empress Dowager suddenly fell ill yesterday, so I wanted to send some precious medicinal herbs over."

The Emperor could see the familiar brocade boxes, and he nodded, then waved his hand to dismiss the servants.

Unexpectedly, the guard hesitated for a moment, but eventually stepped aside and let the person in.

When the concubine saw the Empress Dowager lying on the bed with a pale face, she immediately knelt down.

"What's wrong with Your Majesty? Should I summon Song Miqiu for you?"

"What, do you think I'm about to die and want people to come and visit? Or are you hoping I'll die soon and be reborn?"

The Empress Dowager was so angry that she reached out to slap the concubine, but because she was too weak, the slap only landed on the concubine's face before falling.

Unexpectedly, the Emperor pulled the concubine aside and carefully placed the Empress Dowager's hand back under the covers.

"You injured yourself yesterday and need to rest well and avoid getting angry."

"You can't get angry, yet you let this guy come over to annoy me. Are you doing this on purpose?"

The Empress Dowager shoved the person away and grabbed something from the bedside, throwing it at the concubine.

To appease her, the emperor could only turn to look at the vixen.

The cold gaze swept over her, and she could no longer move, so she could only kneel on the ground again with a thud.

"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have talked nonsense here. Please forgive me."

"roll!"

Upon hearing this roar, the demon queen dared not get up, staring nervously at the ground, tears streaming down her overly bright face.

His silent weeping made the Emperor feel somewhat guilty, so he could only look up at Ming Taicheng standing to the side.

"Imperial Physician Ming, the Empress Dowager is in poor health. Make good use of those medicinal herbs to nourish her."

"Yes."

Ming Taicheng dared not utter a sound, but only cautiously looked at those rare medicinal herbs.

Having ensured that the draw was foolproof, the Emperor walked over to the concubine and pulled her up with a large hand.

"emperor."

"Go away, the Empress Dowager doesn't want to see you."

Upon hearing these words, the concubine reacted as if she had heard something heartless, her eyes widening and tears streaming down her face.

This made the emperor even more heartbroken, and he reached out to wipe away her tears.

The Empress Dowager saw all of this, and her already bloodshot eyes turned even redder, as if any further impact would cause her to shed tears of blood.

Everyone sensed something was amiss and dared not utter a sound, staring nervously at the ground ahead.

But for some reason, the emperor, who should have had keen senses, seemed completely oblivious, and strode out of Cining Palace with the vixen in his arms.

As the sound faded into the distance, the Empress Dowager's expression grew increasingly cryptic, until finally she opened her mouth and vomited out a loud "wah!"

Ming Taicheng hadn't expected this. He stopped in his tracks and started walking again, rushing forward quickly.

"What are you waiting for? Bring the prepared medicine right away!"

"What are you all looking at? Hurry up and bring my medicine box over."

Ming Taicheng immediately rummaged through the box and found silver needles, quickly inserting them into several acupoints.

But he seemed to be too angry, and it took him a long time to calm down. There was even a lot of blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.

Seeing that he was about to die, he had no choice but to risk stabbing even more dangerous acupoints.

The needle slowly pierced the skin, and as it went deeper, a soft groan from the Empress Dowager was finally heard.

Finally able to breathe normally, Ming Taicheng exhaled a breath of stale air, and then forcibly poured the already warmed medicine into the Empress Dowager's mouth.

As the medicine was slowly absorbed, her weak breathing finally returned to normal, though she was still not fully conscious.

Ming Taicheng raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead, gave the palace maid a long explanation, and then stood up with difficulty after catching his breath.

But after a whole night without rest, his elderly body couldn't take it.

After swaying for a while, he managed to stand up straight and walk out of the Cining Palace.

However, to everyone's surprise, he was blocked by Song Miqiu, who had been waiting outside, as soon as he stepped out.

"What's the situation inside?"

"The Empress Dowager is out of danger and is now resting."

As for what illness it was and how to treat it, Ming Taicheng didn't say a word, and turned to leave the palace to go back to rest.

But how could Song Miqiu let this opportunity pass by? He reached out and helped the person up.

"You must be tired. Shall I take you home?"

Even so, I won't say anything more.

She glanced at the other person, but ultimately remained silent, standing quietly to the side to escort them back to rest.