When she saw the emperor, Qin Shu immediately confirmed her judgment: the emperor was indeed not in good condition.

After coughing for a while, the emperor covered his mouth with a handkerchief.

Although she was far away, Qin Shu was still able to see the bright red blood on the handkerchief.

She thought about how the doctors in the outer hall all looked pale and dejected when they came here. Looking at the emperor's appearance, she was afraid that no matter how many medicines he took, he would not last long.

No wonder King Jin is so ambitious.

I don't even bother to cover it up.

It's really pathetic what the emperor did. The women in the harem were scheming against him in all kinds of ways, and his own son was hoping that he would die soon so that he could inherit the throne.

Is this the reason why emperors always like to claim to be alone?

The medicine attendant came in carrying a bowl of medicine.

Qin Shu stepped aside and, without waiting for Li Dexian to take the medicine, she knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, I am a commoner, and I am grateful to Your Majesty for not abandoning me and entrusting me with such an important task. I am grateful for Your Majesty's grace. Therefore, I dare to ask to serve Your Majesty with the medicine, and I hope Your Majesty will grant my approval."

The emperor finally stopped coughing and chuckled weakly, "It's amazing that you have this idea. OK."

Zhou Min looked at Qin Shu with a smile, carefully helped the emperor up, and let him lean on his arms.

Qin Shu took the medicine, and took the opportunity to turn around to drop two drops of spiritual spring water into the medicine, then knelt on the footstool and took a sip to taste it herself.

The medicine soup is neither too hot nor too cold, just right.

After three or five breaths, she carefully served the medicine and helped the emperor drink it.

During this period, Zhou Min looked at Qin Shu with burning eyes and undisguised admiration, which made Qin Shu blush and feel ashamed and angry.

The emperor patted Zhou Min's hand gently and let him slowly lie down.

When the emperor's breathing gradually stabilized, Zhou Min quietly stood up and waved his hand gently.

Except for Li Dexian, all the other servants in the hall withdrew.

Qin Shu also followed Zhou Min to the outer hall.

Soon, the imperial physician entered the inner hall to take the emperor's pulse.

In the past, when the imperial physician was taking a patient's pulse, his expression became more solemn each time he took the patient's pulse. He didn't say much, but just stroked his beard and closed his eyes in deep thought.

But this time, the imperial physician stayed in there for a little longer.

Zhou Min felt a little uneasy and paced back and forth in the hall.

Qin Shu's eyes drooped slightly, and her fingers moved around unconsciously.

After an incense stick of time had passed, the imperial physician hurried out of the inner hall and called two more imperial physicians in.

After the two imperial doctors had taken the emperor's pulse, the imperial doctor asked quietly, not caring that the emperor was asleep, "How is it?"

During the previous few pulse examinations, the Emperor's pulse was thin and soft, floating and scattered, as if it was there and not there, and seemed to be stopping when pressed.

After several discussions, several imperial physicians confirmed that the emperor's positive energy had declined, but his evil energy was still there, and that there was no way to save him.

But in the pulse just now, the deep pulse on the radial side is still visible, which means it is a pulse with roots.

The Emperor's illness seems to be getting better?

Strange! Strange!

Since they started practicing medicine, they have never seen such a strange phenomenon that a person whose half body has already stepped into the hell palace can be brought back to life!

Of course this is a good thing.

Great thing!

As long as the emperor can live, they don’t have to die!

Several imperial doctors cried with joy.

As soon as they left the inner hall, the people outside saw that the imperial physicians had red eyes. The legs of several of them went weak and they slid off their chairs to the ground.

The imperial physician was so excited that his hands and beard were shaking, and he was laughing so hard that he couldn't hold back his saliva, which sprayed directly onto his beard. "Your Majesty is truly blessed by God and has great fortune. You are getting better, you are getting better!"

The imperial physician sitting on the ground had a look of disbelief on his face. After a long time he staggered to his feet, and went into the hall one by one to take the emperor's pulse. When they came out they were all ecstatic.

Everyone was immersed in joy and did not notice Zhou Min's expression suddenly turned gloomy and then ecstatic.

Except Qin Shu.

Qin Shu bit her lip quietly, trying to suppress her smile. She clasped her hands together and said devoutly, "Amitabha, may the Bodhisattva bless you. The emperor must be blessed with great fortune and endless blessings. His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin is extremely filial to his parents, and his filial piety moves heaven and earth."

The emperor slept until early the next morning.

After waking up, I just felt relaxed and refreshed.

He hadn't felt this healthy for a long time.

However, as the illness has lasted for a long time, the body will eventually be overdrawn. Even if there is a temporary improvement, it still needs to be carefully cared for.

Don't get angry or overworked.

Keep a happy mood and get enough sleep.

As soon as the emperor woke up, he immediately drove Zhou Min out of the palace and asked him to go back home and have a good rest.

After sending away Prince Jin, who was in a mixed mood, the emperor immediately asked Li Dexian to call Qin Shu over.

Qin Shu kowtowed to the emperor with all her heart and performed a great ceremony.

The emperor was also very happy and said to Li Dexian, "Do you think this little girl is my lucky star?"

Li Dexian chuckled.

Qin Shu quickly replied: "Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, so you will have a long and happy life."

The emperor said with satisfaction, "Now that the people's food shortage has been solved, my worries have been mostly relieved. I remember that I wanted to reward you before. What do you want, huh?"

The emperor was in a good mood, but Qin Shu knew she had to be careful.

She smiled and replied, "The whole world belongs to the king. As a citizen of the Great Zhou, I am grateful to Your Majesty for entrusting me with this important task. I am deeply terrified and afraid that I will fail Your Majesty's grace."

"The new grain trial planting and promotion has been so successful, it is also because your majesty cares about the world and benefits the people. I dare not take credit for it."

The emperor laughed and said jokingly, "Well, you are being polite now. I remember that you asked me for an official position during the previous court meeting."

Qin Shu blushed and said a little embarrassedly: "I am arrogant, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

The emperor smiled and said, "I forgive you."

Qin Shu said with a little girl's innocentness: "Then will His Majesty reward a female official for the post?"

The emperor smiled at Li Dexian and said, "Look, you just said something so nice, but now you're trying to climb up the ladder?"

Li Dexian covered his mouth and chuckled, still saying nothing.

The emperor asked again: "What position do you want me to give you?"

Qin Shu tilted her head and thought for a while, then said, "Your Majesty, I've heard from my father before that there are many wars in the surrounding areas, and the preparation and transportation of military rations alone is very expensive. The new grains planted this time are more suitable for cultivation in the north."

The emperor's expression gradually became serious. "Go on."

Qin Shufu nodded, "Wars don't happen all the time. If there is free time, the soldiers can open up wasteland and plant crops, and build some livestock farms. Opening up wasteland and planting crops can strengthen the soldiers' physique, and raising livestock can also improve the soldiers' diet. These two items alone can save the court a lot of money every year."

The emperor seemed to be thinking about something, stroking his beard gently without saying a word.

Qin Shu knew that she couldn't act too hastily, lest the emperor think that she had ulterior motives.

As expected, the emperor did not continue to talk about this matter. Instead, he said, "You little girl, you are brave, knowledgeable, and careful. I intend to keep you in the palace. What do you think?"

Qin Shu's heart skipped a beat, but she didn't dare to disobey. "I will obey your majesty's order."

The emperor smiled and said, "Then you should stay in Zhengyuan Palace and serve as a female official in charge of writing, ink and medicine."

He leaned over and smiled as he instructed Li Dexian, "Arrange a place for her to live. This girl is timid, so take good care of her and don't let anyone bully her."

Li Dexian smiled and replied softly, "As you wish."

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