the same fabric and sewn in the same way. This kind of mask wasn't available on the market. The only difference was that the one Fu Bajin had brought didn't have the mandala seeds mentioned by Mrs. Ha...Wei Ling'er glanced at Tang Xian, then at the soup in her bowl. She thought to herself that maybe she should just drink it all at once.
However, the other ministers all praised the soup highly.
If it tastes good, I shall go back and tell the Empress to have some prepared often.
The ministers naturally expressed their gratitude for the emperor's kindness and also thanked the empress dowager for her compassion towards the officials.
Wei Ling'er's soup reached her lips, but she couldn't swallow it.
She can bear it once, but if she keeps drinking this soup for a long time, it will surely harm her body.
"Your Majesty, this soup...cannot be consumed for a long time. There is..."
Tang Xian's face showed doubt, and all the officials turned to look at Wei Ling’er, wanting to see what she would say.
This soup's ingredients, if consumed for a long time, can make someone infertile.
The ministers were suddenly flustered, unable to either drink or not drink the soup in their hands.
"Spouting nonsense! Everyone here knows that Her Majesty the Empress is skilled in medicine. How could she have gotten the wrong herbs" Fu Sanjin stepped forward first.
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It's not just him, Fu Lijin, and the sons-in-law of the Gao family, all those present are Fu Jiujiu's in-laws.
Even ordinary officials felt that the Empress was only domineering in the matter of the emperor taking a concubine. Other than that, there was nothing to criticize about her.
"Lord Wei, you can't just say things like that! The Empress has cured many difficult illnesses before. Why would she use the herbs you mentioned You don't understand, so please don't talk nonsense."
"I understand!" Wei Ling'er became anxious, "Your Majesty, this...this soup really shouldn't be drunk too much."
Lu Feiyu was also in official service, but her position was lower than Wei Ling'er's. Moreover, because she had only taken the fourth place (探花) in the imperial examination, she was deeply resentful and now wished she could step on Wei Ling'er.
"You mean the Empress wants to harm us Who doesn't know that the Empress has a kind heart like a Bodhisattva Why would she harm us"
"That's right, Master Wei, you're young and don't know about the former Empress's grace back then. But speaking of it, the Empress wasn't as old as you are now. She was in her teens, just a little girl. She was quite capable! Even the Grand Dowager Empress praised her highly."
The old man speaking had snowy white hair, and at this moment, he proudly stroked his equally silver beard.
Wei Ling'er frowned, "I'm telling the truth, it's just... this medicine is harmless to men... Lord Lu, you and I are both women, if we drink too much, then we won't be able to have children."
Luffy gave her a withering look, like she was out of her mind.
She may not be a doctor, but she trusts Fu Jiujiu.
She didn't want to be a concubine again, the Empress Dowager had no reason to attack her.
As for Wei Ling'er, is she a suitable match
She doesn't even know herself! Look at her in the mirror, what kind of morals does she have She dares to steal men from the Empress
"Your Majesty, I assure you, my words are true." Wei Ling'er knelt on the ground, setting the bowl aside. "If you don't believe me, you can call for a physician to examine me. A physician would know at once."
Fu Liujin frowned, "Your Majesty, then please summon the imperial physician. Although we all believe in the Empress's character, this matter still needs to have a conclusion, otherwise someone will say that you are protecting the Empress, and we do not want our sister to be splashed with dirty water."
Tang Xian nodded, "In that case, please call the imperial physician."
Wei Ling'er was a sure thing, and she believed Tang Xian was making things up, so she didn't suspect the imperial physicians of foul play.
The imperial physicians wouldn't tamper with anything.
"Imperial Physician, please quickly tell the Emperor that this soup is not suitable for women to drink"
The doctor took a look at the child and knew this was Wei Ling'er, the top scholar of this year. After all, this news had spread far and wide.
"Master Wei, are you talking about Purslane"
Wei Ling'er was overjoyed. "That's right, it's this medicine. While it has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, it is particularly effective against scrofulous tuberculosis. However, if a woman drinks the water boiled with the whole root of this medicine, she must not be pregnant."
The imperial physician nodded. He was in his thirties, the prime of a man's life. At this moment, he was full of vigor and spirit. "General Wei is right. I didn't expect General Wei to not only be well-educated but also to understand medical principles."
Wei Ling'er smiled, "I just like reading books. I've read so many that I've memorized them."
"Then the adult is even more skilled," the imperial physician said.
Everyone is whispering, could it be that the Empress has gone senile after being pregnant for three years Or perhaps she's simply forgotten there are female officials in the entire court
The imperial physician bowed and said, “Your Majesty, the medicinal herb that Minister Wei mentioned, Pu Bao Cao, is not in this soup. Although the aroma is somewhat similar, upon closer inspection, it is different. I have practiced medicine for many years, but compared to the Empress’s medical skills, I am a thousand miles behind.”
The imperial physician not only cleared Fu Jiujiu's name but also took the opportunity to boast about it.
Everyone in the palace knows that the Emperor favors his Empress.
Moreover, the imperial physicians are all very idle now because the Empress can see to her own health and doesn't need to call for pulse readings. There are other noble ladies in the palace as well.
Probably didn't evict them, just in case.
If you don't perform well now, what will you do when the time comes for them to really push people out The emperor won't show any mercy then.
Wei Ling'er was stunned. "This... how is this possible That's Bu-Bao Grass!
"
"Even Lord Wei said, you only look at medical books in your spare time. I ask you, have you ever practiced medicine Have you ever treated a patient How many people have you saved"
Wei Ling'er understood what he meant, that she was showing off her skills in front of the master. Her face flushed red immediately.
She didn't care about the ridicule of all the officials in court. She only cared about Tang Xian's reaction.
"But... you don't think you're mistaken"
She had wanted to question the imperial physician if someone had told him to say that, but when she saw Tang Xian's handsome face full of displeasure, she knew she might have been tricked by Fu Jiujiu.
Is it because of the perfume she's wearing
Or could it be that Fu Tianbao's sachet gave her away
“If Her Majesty says I am not skilled, I admit it. Compared to her, I am like a three-year-old child. But for Lord Wei to say this, I disagree. This is so obvious, yet Lord Wei insists on his own belief. What reason could there be Does he mean to imply that Her Majesty is careless or intentionally trying to harm you”
"Hmph, the Empress has so many things to do, where would she have the time to harm you You, are you even worthy" Lu Feiyu finished speaking and was glared at by his father. This was the court, not someone's backyard, where one could speak such cold words.
Wei Ling'er was so frightened that she knelt on the ground.
Tang Xian still had anger in his heart, “Wei Ling'er disobeyed orders and doubted the Empress. This is disrespectful. She will be punished with six months of confinement and demoted two ranks.”
“No... I was wrong, Your Majesty, please have mercy.”
Wei Ling'er didn't mind being fined her salary, but she couldn't attend the court early in the morning because she was demoted two ranks.
If I can't go to court, I can't see my big brother every day.
She panicked and bowed deeply, "Your Majesty, the humble minister knows he was wrong. The humble minister's studies are not deep enough. The humble minister just thought that Your Highness might have forgotten, and did not consider Your Highness' intentions. Please show mercy, Your Majesty."
Tang Xian glanced at her, "My empress, no one is allowed to offend you."people and stopped in their tracks. After all, these people looked too much like them. Whether it was Xilin or Beimo, even Nan Yu, there were differences, but not as big as this. These people were dif...