PDLP Chapter 135 Justice
Chapter 135 Justice
Shen Meizhuang ignored the obstruction of Zhen Huan and the servants, put on a cloak, and hurried to the west wing hall of the Yanx Palace.
An Lingrong lay on the bed with her hair loose. Her once round face had become extremely thin, with prominent cheekbones, sunken eyes and closed eyes. Her breathing was rapid and heavy, and every breath seemed like her last struggle with life. The wide quilt on her body made her body look even smaller, like a kitten curled up in a corner, fragile and helpless.
Shen Meizhuang quickly stepped forward and called out softly, just as An Lingrong had called her on the day she gave birth, "Rong'er, Rong'er!"
But got no response.
Zhen Huan was shocked and looked at Su Ye and asked, "What happened? How could it be so serious?"
Xiao Luzi stepped forward and recounted in detail what had happened in Yiku Palace that day.
Shen Meizhuang had never thought that after they left, so many things would happen. Rong'er was risking her life to protect her and give birth to a child! Her tears were like a river bursting its banks, she could no longer control them, rolling down, calling out repeatedly, "Rong'er, Rong'er..."
Still no one responded.
Shen Meizhuang felt dizzy and her vision went black. After vomiting blood, she fell to the ground and fainted.
As Zhen Huan watched the scene in front of her, her stomach began to ache again.
When Shen Meizhuang woke up, she had returned to Yonghe Palace.
Caiyue saw her wake up and said quickly, "Madam, the imperial physician said you are suffering from a heart attack caused by anxiety. You must take care of yourself!"
Shen Meizhuang stood up and asked, "How's Rong'er? Where's Huan'er?"
"Mrs. Wen is still in a coma! Concubine Wan had a miscarriage and was carried back to Suiyuxuan. The imperial physician has examined her and she is not seriously ill!" Caiyue explained quickly.
"Go find Wei Lin!" Shen Meizhuang ordered in a deep voice.
After a while, Wei Lin came jogging with a medicine box.
"Doctor Wei, do you have any solution for Miss Wen's illness?"
As early as the day Su Ye discovered that there was something wrong with An Lingrong's wound, she asked Wei Lin to come over. The two of them tried several methods, but still failed to stop the wound from festering.
"Your Majesty, I am incompetent!"
"Is there no way? No matter what you need, I can go and find it!" Shen Meizhuang did not give up.
Wei Lin felt her hopeful gaze and couldn't bear to say anything desperate, so he could only offer a compromise, "Your Majesty, why don't you summon my master, Imperial Physician Wen, back? Perhaps he will have a solution!"
These words brought hope to Shen Meizhuang.
"Go to the Yangxin Palace!" As she said this, she got out of bed!
Caiyue knew that she couldn't stop her, so she quickly took out her cloak and called a sedan chair, and went out with Shen Meizhuang!
In the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Yongzheng was reviewing memorials.
Shandong, Henan and Zhili have all reported that it has rained everywhere and the rainfall is abundant, so this year will definitely be a good harvest!
Yongzheng was in a good mood and thought of the auspicious Sixth Prince who brought the rain. He hadn't seen him for a day and missed him!
Su Peisheng hunched over as he entered the palace to report, "Your Majesty, Concubine Hui is here!"
"Oh? Isn't she in confinement after giving birth? Why is she in the Yangxin Palace? Quickly tell her!" Yongzheng was a little confused. He put down the red brush and stood up.
Shen Meizhuang walked into the Yangxin Palace and knelt directly in front of Yongzheng.
Yongzheng was startled and quickly helped her up. He said softly, "Why are you here? You are still in the moon. If you have anything to ask, just send someone to ask me!"
He turned around and ordered Su Peisheng, "Go get a cushion quickly and pour a cup of red date tea!"
Shen Meizhuang pleaded, "I beg the Emperor to summon Wen Shichu back to treat Rong'er's injuries!"
Although Yongzheng ordered the servants of Yonghe Palace and Suiyuxuan to keep their mouths shut, he also knew that this matter could not be concealed for long!
"Aren't the people in the Imperial Hospital capable? Why do we need Wen Shichu to come back?" Yongzheng asked in confusion.
Shen Meizhuang's voice was choked with sobs, "Your Majesty, Rong'er is seriously ill and has been in a coma for three days!"
"Don't worry, I'll ask the imperial physician first!" Yongzheng ordered Su Peisheng to summon Zhang Mi, the director of the Imperial Medical Bureau.
A moment later, Zhang Mi knelt on the ground and replied, "Your Majesty, Miss Wen has lost too much blood. Furthermore, she has always been weak. External wind evil, damp heat and toxic evil have invaded her skin. These evil qi have clashed with the qi and blood in her body, accumulating in her meridians, turning heat into pus, and now she has developed an abscess."
"Is it so serious?" Yongzheng was a little surprised.
"The Imperial Hospital is powerless to save the patient. Please punish the criminal, Your Majesty."
In one sentence, it was equivalent to sentencing An Lingrong to death!
Shen Meizhuang, who was standing by, felt a sweet sensation in her throat as she listened to the imperial physician's words. She suppressed her discomfort and knelt down, saying, "Your Majesty, please let Imperial Physician Wen come back and give it a try!"
Yongzheng asked Su Peisheng beside him, "Where is the report on the epidemic outside the palace?"
Su Peisheng quickly stepped forward, dug out a memorial from a pile, and handed it to the emperor. The emperor took it, looked at it, and said, "Summon Wen Shichu back to the palace immediately and have him see Wen Changzai."
"Yes!" Su Peisheng also knew that the situation was urgent and did not dare to delay for a minute, so he quickly sent someone to do it.
Shen Meizhuang calmed down and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After Zhang Mi left, Shen Meizhuang knelt down again and said, "Your Majesty, please punish Concubine Hua and give Rong'er justice!"
Yongzheng asked in confusion, "Didn't I decree that day to take away Concubine Hua's authority as assistant to the six palaces? What else do you want justice for?"
Shen Meizhuang said firmly, "At that time, I didn't know that Concubine Hua had injured Rong'er so seriously. Otherwise, I would never agree with the emperor's decision!"
Yongzheng was helpless, but he still had a bit more patience for Shen Meizhuang. "Wen Changzai has no respect for the superiors and behaves erratically. She even called Concubine Hua by her maiden name in front of all the other concubines in Yikun Palace. That's why Concubine Hua was angry and punished her. She didn't expect her injuries to be so serious. So, how about I punish Yikun Palace for three months' monthly allowance and treat Wen Changzai's injuries?"
Shen Meizhuang was very dissatisfied with the Emperor's punishment, which was not even a punishment at all. "Your Majesty, Rong'er is already on the verge of death and won't eat or drink. How can a mere three months' salary make up for the suffering she has endured?"
Yongzheng thought for a moment, "Then I will promote Wen Changzai to be a noble lady, as compensation for her!"
"Your Majesty, she saved me and the Sixth Prince, as well as Concubine Wan and her child!" Shen Meizhuang couldn't believe it. All of them combined were not as good as Concubine Hua?
Seeing Shen Meizhuang's relentless pursuit, Yongzheng also became a little angry. "So, I didn't pursue the crime of her falsely conveying the imperial edict, and even promoted her position!"
Shen Meizhuang also risked her life, "Your Majesty's treatment is unfair, I refuse to accept it!"
Yongzheng was furious. It was the first time someone had contradicted him to his face. "How dare you!"
Shen Meizhuang refused to show weakness, her back remained straight, "I dare not be presumptuous!"
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