Chapter 73 Imperial Physician

Back in the Imperial Study, Jiang Chen reflected on the changes in Consort Yu's expression.

At first, Consort Yu was clearly very resistant to his arrival, and even unwilling to let him enter the Ziyu Palace.

There was nothing wrong with this attitude.

Or rather, it would have been extremely abnormal if Consort Yu had let him in.

When Jiang Chen mentioned the Prince of Tang, Consort Yu's reaction, although excessive, was reasonable for her.

After thinking it over, Jiang Chen came to a conclusion.

Regardless of whether the Prince of Tang was trying to harm him, Consort Yu was at least unaware of it.

Next, he just had to wait for Jing Yue's investigation results.

In the meantime, Jiang Chen went to the Chengqian Palace.

Having heard that Jiang Chen had returned to the capital, the beauties of the harem had long been eagerly awaiting him.

All those who felt they were qualified to see Jiang Chen gathered in the Chengqian Palace.

Everyone knew that the current Emperor favored Noble Consort Shu the most.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have allowed Noble Consort Shu to move into the Chengqian Palace after deposing Noble Consort Mei.

In the current harem, Noble Consort Shu was undoubtedly the most powerful person.

Especially after Jiang Chen handed the charity foundation over to Noble Consort Shu to manage, her importance increased even more.

Jiang Chen's concubines rarely came to the Chengqian Palace, and they constantly flattered Noble Consort Shu.

Anyone with eyes could see that Noble Consort Shu being made Empress was a certainty.

If they didn't curry favor now, when would they?

So when Jiang Chen suddenly appeared at the Chengqian Palace, he heard one envious compliment after another.

Jiang Chen couldn't help but smile.

In addition to her efforts in the charity foundation, Noble Consort Shu was also very experienced in managing the harem.

The open and hidden struggles during Noble Consort Mei's reign of the harem were now basically nonexistent.

Seeing Jiang Chen appear, the concubines were overjoyed and all surrounded him, calling out "Your Majesty" in delicate voices.

Jiang Chen laughed and greeted the concubines.

Noble Consort Shu was also among them, and although she had a smile on her face, Jiang Chen could still see that her smile was a little forced.

Jiang Chen was puzzled and wondered why Noble Consort Shu would be like this.

With so many concubines present, Jiang Chen didn't want to ask directly, so he waved his hand and gave these concubines a promise that he would favor them in turn over the next few days.

Only then did the concubines leave with shy expressions.

After only he and Noble Consort Shu were left, Jiang Chen said, "Is my beloved consort feeling unwell?"

Noble Consort Shu was shocked, never expecting that her slightest emotion would be noticed by Jiang Chen.

"No."

Noble Consort Shu shook her head.

"Then what's wrong?"

Jiang Chen held Noble Consort Shu's soft hand and said softly, "Is there anything my beloved consort can't tell me?"

Noble Consort Shu still shook her head, never saying a word.

Jiang Chen was puzzled, until the next morning court, Jiang Chen understood why Noble Consort Shu hadn't said anything.

"Your Majesty, I, Yu Mengguo, have something to report." A minister with a resolute face stepped out and said.

The ministers, who had just finished reporting on various state affairs, originally thought they could retire from the court and rest, but hearing this voice, they were all a little unhappy.

However, after seeing the ranks where Yu Mengguo was standing, the ministers couldn't help but feel a sense of unease in their hearts, and they all wondered if they had done anything wrong during this period.

Because the rank where Yu Mengguo was standing was the rank of the censors.

In other words, Yu Mengguo was a censor with a small position but great power!

As soon as the censor stepped out, someone would naturally be unlucky.

While the ministers were deeply reflecting on themselves, they heard Yu Mengguo say loudly, "Your Majesty has been on the throne for several years, but has never had any children. This humble minister believes that Your Majesty should take some tonics."

As soon as these words came out, the ministers were all dumbfounded.

Good heavens, Yu Mengguo must be crazy!

He was actually interfering in His Majesty's personal affairs?

Moreover, telling His Majesty to take tonics, wouldn't that mean that His Majesty was weak?

But on second thought, the ministers felt that Yu Mengguo's words made some sense.

Before breaking up with the Mei family, His Majesty had only favored Noble Consort Mei.

But after the fall of the Mei family, His Majesty no longer favored only one person.

Now, several years had passed.

But His Majesty still had no children, could it be that...

For a time, the ministers' thoughts ran wild.

After hearing Yu Mengguo's words, Jiang Chen was first stunned, then suddenly realized.

No wonder no matter how he asked, Noble Consort Shu never said why she was worried, it seemed that she had heard some rumors.

However, Jiang Chen would certainly not admit that he needed to take tonics.

What's more, after practicing the Qiankun Daoyin Technique, he was full of energy every day, when had he ever been weak?

"My health is very good, I don't need you to worry about it." Jiang Chen said in a deep voice.

After saying this, if Yu Mengguo was sensible, he should have taken this opportunity to step down.

But Yu Mengguo was not the kind of person who knew when to quit, and seeing that Jiang Chen didn't take his advice to heart, Yu Mengguo said, "Your Majesty, this matter concerns the country and the people of our Great Wei, please pay more attention to it."

"If the imperial physicians in the palace are not good enough, Your Majesty can conscript famous doctors from the people."

"If famous doctors are not good enough, Your Majesty can order people to find folk remedies..."

Yu Mengguo spoke clearly and logically, and the ministers' mouths grew wider and wider as they listened.

Good heavens, you even made a plan for His Majesty!

Jiang Chen didn't know whether to laugh or cry as he listened, this Yu Mengguo really said everything that came to his mind.

"I have my own plans for this matter."

Jiang Chen interrupted Yu Mengguo's words, and then, without waiting for Yu Mengguo to speak again, he stood up directly, "Dismiss court!"

Back in the Imperial Study, Jiang Chen couldn't help but shake his head, then he found that Jing Yue had already returned.

"Are there any results?" Jiang Chen asked.

Jing Yue nodded heavily, "After secretly investigating, the Prince of Tang visited several ministers in the court two days before arriving in the capital."

"But after Your Majesty escaped, the Prince of Tang became honest."

Jiang Chen's eyes darkened, the Prince of Tang really had a problem!

Based on this alone, Jiang Chen could be sure that the Prince of Tang must know about this.

At this time, Jing Yue looked at Jiang Chen, waiting for Jiang Chen to give an order.

According to the usual practice, now that it had been determined that the Prince of Tang was related to this matter, he should be arrested and interrogated.

However, this time, Jiang Chen did not immediately give the order.

After a moment of thought, Jiang Chen said, "Did the Prince of Tang show any particular closeness to anyone?"

Jing Yue recalled the information he had collected, and shook his head.

Jiang Chen nodded slightly and said, "This matter will stop here for the time being."

Jing Yue looked at Jiang Chen in surprise, was His Majesty just going to let the Prince of Tang go like this?

Jiang Chen saw the doubt in Jing Yue's eyes and said with a smile, "What can be determined now is that the Prince of Tang is inextricably linked to this matter."

"But I think, besides the Prince of Tang, there must be someone else!"

Jing Yue then said, "After the Prince of Tang was enfeoffed to Phoenix City, he formed a marriage alliance with the famous local Wang family."