Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

Chapter 738: 738: Exchange of People

Chapter 738: Chapter 738: Exchange of People

Rules are dead, but people are alive. As a doctor, treating anyone is still just treating, so there’s no need to offend the East Palace because of it.

As an Imperial Physician, although he had not been in the palace for long, he had seen many eunuchs and palace maids fall ill, yet with so many idle Imperial Physicians around, no one treated their pitiful condition.

Starting out, he still had a passionate heart for helping others with his medical skills.

Seeing palace attendants who originally only had minor illnesses being dragged to their deaths, how could he not feel heartache and sorrow.

However, as someone born into a family of Imperial Physicians, he was educated from a young age that the most important thing in the palace was to abide by the rules. Protecting his own life would allow him to save more people.

He had to learn to act wisely and protect himself.

Now, the Princess Consort requested that he treat the eunuchs and palace maids of the East Palace. He maintained a calm appearance, but in his heart, he was very happy.

After carefully taking Gucheng’s pulse, he said, “This adult has been infected with a cold, with a persistent fever. He must take medicine, rest, and avoid exposure to the wind.”

Jiang Ning hurriedly said, “Please prescribe a prescription, Doctor Dong.”

“Certainly.”

Imperial Physician Dong went to one side and conscientiously wrote a prescription, then carefully instructed, “Take the medicine according to this prescription, lower the fever first, and I will come again tomorrow.”

“Thank you.”

Xiachu took the prescription.

Jiang Ning glanced at Huang Ying, who understood the hint and took out a banknote, naturally placing it in Imperial Physician Dong’s hand.

Imperial Physician Dong quickly declined.

Jiang Ning smiled and asked, “Does Doctor Dong have children?”

“Responding to the Princess Consort, my family has one son and one daughter.” Although he didn’t know why she suddenly asked this, Imperial Physician Dong immediately answered.

Jiang Ning said, “Today is Lantern Festival, but Doctor Dong cannot be with his wife and children at home, which is very hard. Please buy some lanterns for your children to play with as a token of my appreciation.”

“Ah, well…” Imperial Physician Dong could not refuse any longer and accepted it with gratitude.

Upon leaving the East Palace, he unfolded the banknote to look at it, a full thousand taels of silver.

Imperial Physician Dong knew that this was the Princess Consort showing her goodwill and that she would inevitably need his assistance in the future.

After thinking about it, he calmly folded the banknote and put it in his pocket.

Although he wasn’t particularly concerned about the silver, accepting it would show that he accepted the Princess Consort’s kindness and would do his best to serve her.

It’s only natural to work for the future mistress of the harem.

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Jiang Ning watched as Gucheng took the medicine and ordered him to stay and rest.

After all, Gucheng was not a eunuch, and his residence was in the front courtyard of the East Palace, adjacent to the guard’s quarters.

Jiang Ning rarely came here, and the room was very clean, but she could hardly see any personal belongings belonging to Gucheng. She touched the bedding and had Huang Ying fetch two thicker ones to replace them.

Gucheng said, “I’ll go too.”

“You lie down and sleep,” Jiang Ning said sternly, “This typhoid can be big or small. If you get sick from the fever, won’t your uncle kill me?”

“I’ll protect Seventh Miss.”

“I have other Imperial Guards to protect me, you don’t need to worry.” Jiang Ning took the wet towel and covered his forehead, “You need to recover before you can continue to protect me. If you refuse to listen, I don’t want you either, I’ll tell my uncle let you go home.”

Gucheng was still worried, but after a moment of silence, he said, “Change someone.”

“What?”

“Seventh Miss, you will know soon.”

“Fine, as long as you’ll lie down and sleep.” Jiang Ning instructed the two young eunuchs, “Initial Eight, Initial Ten, both of you watch this place tonight. Be alert when it comes to water and other things, don’t be so greedy to play and sleep. When Gucheng recovers, I’ll reward you.”