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Chapter 365 Escaping Danger

Feng Tianzhu vomited several times during the night. Around dawn, he opened his eyes and saw Master Feng, who called out "Father".

Lord Feng was both happy and afraid. He was happy that his son had opened his eyes, but he was afraid that his son might have a final burst of energy before death.

Gong Chang'an stayed by his side the whole time, never leaving his side.

The imperial physicians tried all sorts of methods, but they were all exhausted.

Finally, dawn broke, and Wen Mingqian brought his maid to deliver the meal.

"My lord, please eat! Once you get through this night, you'll be fine," Wen Mingqian said.

"Thank you for your hard work, sir," said Lord Feng, his eyes bloodshot. "Take the Fourth Young Master back to rest; he hasn't slept a wink all night."

Lord Feng put himself in Wen Mingqian's shoes; he loved his son dearly, and so did Wen Mingqian.

“Then let him go back first,” Wen Mingqian said, seeing that Gong Chang’an was also exhausted and it would be bad if he fell ill again. “Your Excellency, please rest for a while. I will stay to take care of the young master, so please don’t worry.”

Su Qingyun also came over to persuade him: "This humble servant just took the young master's pulse again, and the pulse is normal. If Your Excellency is still worried, it would be good for you to lie down on the couch next to you."

“Alright, alright,” Master Feng nodded. “Thank you, Physician Su.”

The Feng family is unaware of this matter yet. Yesterday, they only sent someone back with a message saying that Lord Feng had taken Feng Tianzhu to the estate for a visit.

Wen Mingqian brought warm water and a towel and wiped Feng Tianzhu's hands and face.

Wen Mingqian brought over a few pieces of clothing for Gong Chang'an, as the two children were about the same size.

Feng Tianzhu's clothes were soiled from vomiting after being given medicine.

Wen Mingqian changed his clothes and was fastening the last button when Feng Tianzhu opened his eyes.

"Mother Wen," he called out weakly, barely audible if Wen Mingqian hadn't been so close.

"Young Master, you're awake?" Wen Mingqian was overjoyed. "How are you feeling now?"

As soon as he spoke, Master Feng, who was standing next to him, immediately opened his eyes and rushed to his son's side.

"Tianzhu, Tianzhu, it's your father! You're awake, that's wonderful!" Lord Feng said, tears streaming down his face. "My son, you've suffered so much."

"My head hurts... my feet hurt too... I want to sleep." Feng Tianzhu was still very weak.

"Imperial Physician Su, Imperial Physician Su, please come and take a look at me quickly," Wen Mingqian called out hurriedly.

Su Qingyun came over and checked on him, then breathed a sigh of relief: "Don't worry, the young master is definitely out of danger this time."

"Really? That's wonderful! Thank God!" Wen Mingqian was also very excited when he heard this.

“However, the young master is still very weak, and the residual poison has not been completely eliminated,” Su Qingyun said. “It would be best to keep him in the palace for a few days to treat him, and then send him out of the palace once he is completely stable.”

“Alright, I’ll report this to His Majesty and the Empress as soon as I get back,” Wen Mingqian said. “That’s wonderful, Chang’an will be overjoyed to know.”

"Consort Wen, then I'll trouble you to go and inform her," said Lord Feng.

“Your Excellency, there’s no need for you to be so polite. It’s only right,” Wen Mingqian said. “I’ll go in a bit.” He then asked Su Qingyun, “Is the young master able to eat or drink now? I’ll have Zhang Ma prepare some and bring it to him.”

"Let me prescribe a dietary therapy recipe," Su Qingyun said. "Poisoning is different from other things; you have to be extra careful about your diet."

“Okay, drive out now, I’ll drop Zhang Ma off on the way,” Wen Mingqian said.

Su Qingyun wrote out a medicinal diet recipe, and Wen Mingqian quickly found Zhang Ma and then went to report to the Empress.

"Your Majesty, I wonder how you are feeling now? I just came from the Imperial Hospital. Young Master Feng has woken up. Although he is still weak, the imperial physician said his life is no longer in danger," Wen Mingqian said to the Empress.

"Really? That's wonderful." The Empress was naturally pleased to hear that.

"However, the imperial physician also said that for a young master like him, it would be best to treat him in the palace for a few days until he is completely recovered before sending him out of the palace. Therefore, I have come here specifically to ask Your Majesty the Empress for instructions."

"Then do as the imperial physician says, and make sure he is completely cured," the Empress said. "This child from the Feng family has already suffered many misfortunes, and it is heartbreaking that such a thing happened to him in the palace."

"This matter still requires Your Majesty's approval," Wen Mingqian said, "after all, Lord Feng will also be staying in the palace."

"That's true." The Empress nodded and then turned to tell Yu Lu to inform her.

When Wen Mingqian returned to Mingjing Palace, he saw someone waiting there. The person greeted him with a smile.

"Eunuch Zhao, it's been a long time since I've seen you." This person was Zhao Changming, whom Wen Mingqian had recommended to manage the warehouse.

"I wish to congratulate you on your honor, but please forgive me. I was sent out of the palace on a mission and only returned yesterday. I am truly sorry that I was unable to offer my congratulations earlier," Zhao Changming said.

“Since you’re here, Father-in-law, don’t stand outside. Come inside and let’s talk.” Wen Mingqian ushered him inside.

"Thank you for your presence," Zhao Changming said repeatedly. "I was overjoyed to hear about this when I returned to the palace, but something happened in the palace yesterday, so I didn't dare to come and disturb you."

"You're too kind, Eunuch Zhao. Young Master Feng is much better now, which is a relief for everyone. I vaguely heard a few days ago that you were also promoted?" Wen Mingqian asked him.

"What promotion? It's just managing a couple more rooms." Zhao Changming said somewhat embarrassedly, "This is what a real promotion is for a distinguished person like you!"

"I am merely being praised by His Majesty and the Empress; it is nothing in itself," Wen Mingqian said. "Actually, even if you hadn't come to see me, I would have gone to see you when I had some free time."

"What instructions does the esteemed guest have for me?" Zhao Changming asked hurriedly.

"I'm still short of a chief eunuch in my palace, and Her Majesty the Empress said I should choose one myself," Wen Mingqian said with a smile, looking at Zhao Changming. "I wonder if you, Eunuch, would be willing?"

Zhao Changming was stunned at first, and it took him a long time to come to his senses before he said, "Does Your Excellency mean... to promote me to be the chief steward of Mingjing Palace?"

"Of course," Wen Mingqian said, "I just don't know if Father-in-law is willing."

"This... Oh dear, this is something I never dared to dream of." Zhao Changming was both surprised and delighted, but also somewhat hesitant. "It's just that I'm stupid and inexperienced. I'm afraid I can't handle such a great responsibility entrusted to me by Your Excellency, and I would only embarrass Your Excellency."

"Eunuch Zhao, there's no need to be modest. I was forced into this position by circumstances, and I'm learning everything on the spot. To be honest, I haven't been in the palace for very long, and I don't know many people, let alone those I can entrust with important matters."

But this is still a palace, and it can't function without a chief steward. After much thought, I feel that you are a reliable person. Before the establishment of civilization, it was necessary to have trustworthy people around, so the position of chief eunuch remained vacant.

"Since you have spoken so earnestly, I will not refuse any longer. I have no other skills but this loyalty. From now on, your affairs will be my affairs, Zhao Changming's affairs. If I utter a single word that is not from the truth, may I be struck by lightning."

The position of chief eunuch of the palace is not one that anyone can attain. Someone like Zhao Changming, who has no connections, would never reach this position even if he worked his whole life without anyone's support.