flstandardbreds Chapter 174: Conferring an Official Position on Him
Chapter 174: Conferring an Official Position on Him
The next night, with the moon high in the sky and the stars twinkling, Wang Xinyao, accompanied by Eunuch Xu, came to Zhao Guoan's bedroom to give him acupuncture treatment.
Eunuch Xu was guarding the room, while Xiao Xizi was guarding the door, strictly forbidding any outsiders to get even a step closer to the door.
As time went by, Wang Xinyao skillfully inserted the thin silver needles into the acupuncture points on Zhao Guoan's body accurately.
She was concentrating, and beads of sweat gradually appeared on her forehead, but the movements of her hands were not affected at all.
Finally, when the last silver needle was pulled out, Zhao Guoan felt a sense of relief, as if the heavy burden that had been weighing on him for a long time had disappeared without a trace.
He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, a satisfied smile on his face, and praised Wang Xinyao, "Miss Wang is truly a rare and wonderful person in the world. Not only are her personal abilities outstanding, but her exquisite medical skills are even more impressive."
"It's such a pity. How could a woman like you who is so talented, wise and brave marry a rude hunter? If you were not married, with your talent and wisdom, Miss Wang, I would personally find a happy marriage for you!" Zhao Guoan shook his head with a look of regret on his face.
Hearing this, Wang Xinyao's heart moved slightly, but she still maintained a respectful expression on her face and responded softly, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your praise."
However, deep in her heart, she was secretly thinking at this moment, if Zhao Guoan knew that the vulgar hunter he was talking about was his own son, the current Crown Prince, would he still say such words?
Eunuch Xu, who was standing aside, opened his mouth slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he stopped himself several times.
He knew very well that this matter was of great importance. If he rashly told the emperor the truth, and the emperor knew that the prince had married into his wife's family, he would be furious, and Wang Xinyao's life would be in danger.
What's more, the prince is now deeply in love with Wang Xinyao and is even willing to reveal her identity regardless of his status. The entanglement in this really makes Eunuch Xu feel torn.
In the end, he could only suppress his uneasiness for the time being and decided to take it one step at a time before finding the right time to report the matter to the emperor.
"Miss Wang, tell me, how do you want me to reward you?" Zhao Guoan said with a smile on his face.
He was in an extremely happy mood at this moment. As long as he was healthy, all the conspiracies and calculations of his royal brother Zhao Yucheng would be in vain, and the things he had always worried about would never happen.
The prince will also have enough time to grow and gain experience, and Wang Xinyao should be credited with the greatest credit!
Hearing the emperor's question, Wang Xinyao quickly and respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, I only have a basic understanding of medical principles. It is my great honor to have the honor of serving Your Majesty. I dare not take any credit for it."
Her tone was humble and polite, and she didn't seem arrogant at all for saving the emperor.
Zhao Guoan was very satisfied, so he waved his hand and said, "Miss Wang, please don't be so modest. This reward is a must no matter what."
"In my opinion, not only did you save my life, but the salt and paper produced in your workshop are all beneficial to the country and the people, and are of great benefit to the country." As he spoke, he narrowed his eyes slightly.
After a moment's contemplation, he continued, "Miss Wang's husband is from a hunter family, so he must have some martial arts skills. How about I confer an official position on him? What do you think, Miss Wang?"
When these words were spoken, Wang Xinyao was shocked and quickly knelt on her knees.
She kowtowed in thanks and said, "Your Majesty's grace is so great that I am deeply grateful. However, my husband has always been accustomed to a free and easy life, long accustomed to the simple and peaceful lifestyle in the countryside. I am afraid he will find it difficult to adapt to the various affairs of officialdom. Therefore, I implore Your Majesty to revoke your order."
After saying this, Wang Xinyao still knelt on the ground with her head lowered.
Zhao Guoan frowned slightly, but soon relaxed, a smile on his lips, and said, "Well, get up now. In that case, I will agree that you can make two conditions in the future. However, you must think it through before speaking to me."
Upon hearing this, Wang Xinyao felt as if she had been granted amnesty. She kowtowed and thanked him, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace! Your Majesty is wise and wise!"
She stood up and immediately asked, "Your Majesty, when will the cement road from Xiejia Village to Nanhu County be built?"
Zhao Guoan, still smiling, said, "A while ago, due to the sudden outbreak of the plague, everything was delayed. Now that the epidemic is over, the Ministry of Industry has begun to take care of this matter."
At this moment, there was a sudden loud noise outside the hall.
Xiao Xizi rushed into the hall in a panic, kneeling down to report, "Your Majesty, something bad has happened. The Empress Dowager is not feeling well!"
"What?" Zhao Guoan's heart trembled when he heard this. His expression instantly became solemn. He asked anxiously, "What exactly happened? Why did the Queen Mother suddenly feel unwell?"
Xiao Xizi replied anxiously, "Your Majesty, according to the servants, the Empress Dowager has suddenly suffered from severe abdominal pain. Several doctors from the palace have rushed over, but they are still helpless!"
"What?" Zhao Guoan's face was filled with anxiety, like an ant on a hot pan, and he shouted loudly: "Xu De, go to the Cining Palace! Miss Wang, come with us!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Wang Xinyao responded hurriedly, but a hint of hesitation appeared on her face.
Then, she whispered, "Your Majesty, some of the palace doctors have seen my face before, and I'm worried they might recognize me..."
Zhao Guoan frowned slightly, interrupted her with some displeasure, and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry about so much for now, the most urgent thing is to rush to the Cining Palace as soon as possible to check on the Queen Mother's condition!"
After saying that, he strode towards the door, and Wang Xinyao had no choice but to follow closely behind him.
Everyone hurried forward and finally arrived in front of the Queen Mother's bedroom.
Before entering the door, I heard bursts of painful groans coming from inside. The sound was heartbreaking.
Zhao Guoan rushed into the bedroom in a hurry. The empress dowager was pale and lying on the bed with her hands tightly covering her abdomen. She kept screaming, and beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down her forehead.
The imperial doctors standing beside him were helpless and looked worried.
Seeing this, Zhao Guoan was immediately furious and shouted at the group of doctors, "You are a bunch of useless people. What's the point of keeping you? You can't even cure a minor illness. Get out of here!"
The imperial doctors were so frightened that they trembled all over and quickly crawled out of the Empress Dowager's bedroom, not even daring to raise their heads to take a look.