The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 384

Spring has arrived, my postpartum period is over, and I can move around again.

The palace immediately summoned her to the palace.

"Your Majesty, your servant has greeted you."

"No need for formalities, come and have a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Two eunuchs brought over a stool. After thanking the emperor, Chunnuan sat down about a third of the way and looked at the emperor who was reviewing memorials.

The young eunuch had heard of Mr. Xiao, but he didn't know that Mr. Xiao held such influence in front of the Emperor.

It should be noted that even the former prime minister was not entitled to sit in the imperial study; Mr. Xiao was unique in this regard.

In fact, they didn't understand that this was the Emperor's consideration for the warmth of spring.

Knowing that she had just given birth to two children and was only a month old, we couldn't let her overexert herself.

"Mr. Xiao, a new report on the mosquito infestation in Qiongzhou has been submitted."

The bumps on my head and the fever seem to be under control, but a new problem has arisen: diarrhea!
The Imperial Medical Academy said this was also a plague.

The first person the emperor thought of when he heard the word "plague" was Xiao Chunnuan.

After all, Physician Xiao's family background in medical skills was very impressive, and he had witnessed it more than once.

Are there any other symptoms?

"Redness, swelling, fever, itching, diarrhea..."

The emperor felt he was almost a half-doctor himself, and seeing these words made him think about what prescription to get: "Mr. Xiao, is this a plague?"

"The fact that it has appeared on a large scale indicates that it is, but we don't know whether it is transmitted from person to person or from mosquito to person." Chunnuan was a little worried: "How about I go there myself?"

I've only heard about it, but haven't witnessed it myself, so I'm really not sure what the situation is.

"No, I can't let you take that risk." The emperor's first reaction was to protect Chunnuan, not only because of her excellent medical skills, but also because she was like a guardian angel of the Great Zhou. If something happened to her, he would have no one to help him in any future situation.

There's something else: his medicinal herbs are ready, but the antidote can only be prepared by Chun Nuan. They're like grasshoppers tied to the same boat; he can't let Chun Nuan leave the capital.

"You have just given birth and are still weak. It is not advisable for you to travel long distances," the emperor said. "You only need to write a prescription, and I will send two young imperial physicians to you."

"Then let me go back and check the medical books."

"Alright, someone, take Mr. Xiao back to his residence in a sedan chair."

"Yes."

Eunuch Fu immediately summoned the young eunuch.

"Return Mr. Xiao safely to his residence."

"Yes."

Xiao Chunnuan never expected that she would receive the privilege of riding in a sedan chair in the palace.

This is indeed a rather high standard.

It made her feel a little dazed.

Actually, she didn't want any special treatment; she just hoped that her grandfather could live a peaceful old age.

It's truly a case of "one generation plants the trees, another enjoys the shade," and we've benefited entirely from our grandfather's legacy.

In Kunning Palace, a nanny whispered a report to the Empress.

"Throughout history, no noble lady has ever received such treatment. Your Majesty, the Emperor is truly showing Mr. Xiao exceptional courtesy!"

"Chen Mama, what do you mean by that?" The Empress looked at her coldly: "If you have such ability, the Emperor will also treat you with respect."

"I don't dare, old slave."

Granny Chen was so frightened that she immediately knelt down on the ground, large beads of sweat dripping from her forehead.

It seems I acted too hastily.

"I think Granny Chen is getting old, she should go back to live a comfortable life." "Your Majesty, this old servant is loyal to you, this old servant can serve you for a few more years."

"No need," the Empress said. "I'm only giving you face because of your years of service. If we continue this charade, things will get ugly and no one will look good. Chen Mama, I know your family owns a herbal medicine shop. You didn't get any benefits this time, so you're thinking of putting some rotten medicine on Mr. Xiao..."

"Your Majesty, you are absolutely right. There is no such thing."

"You know perfectly well whether you have it or not. I cannot tolerate anyone with ulterior motives. Guards, escort Granny Chen out of the palace."

"Yes." Immediately, a head palace maid named Ayan stepped forward and said, "Granny Chen, please."

"My lady..."

Granny Chen was the Empress's dowry maid. She originally thought she could work in the palace until old age, but unexpectedly, she was thrown away by the Empress.

"Let's go, Granny, for the sake of your dignity."

"Your Majesty, please take care. This old servant can no longer serve you."

The emperor was in poor health, and the harem had not held a selection of consorts for many years. The empress then gave birth to the eldest prince, and her status in the harem was comparable to that of an ordinary person.

When the master is favored, the servants also have a high status.

With her support, Chen Mama's brothers became renowned medicinal herb merchants in the capital.

It was precisely because of Granny Chen's presence that the herbal medicine merchants highly respected Manager Chen, making him the president of the Chamber of Commerce.

After a while, Manager Chen also began to think of himself as a talented person.

Unexpectedly, the incident in Qiongzhou caused him to lose face, and he vowed to get back at Zhao Minghua and his wife.

Who knew that Chen Mama's mission would backfire so badly? She was sent out of the palace for saying just one extra word.

"Sister, what happened?"

Seeing his sister leave the palace, Manager Chen was astonished: "How could she leave the palace without any warning?"

“I have often suffered from headaches and dizziness over the years. The Empress was very kind to me and allowed me to leave the palace to live a life of leisure.”

To be honest, the Empress treated her well, returning her indenture, rewarding her with two hundred taels of silver, and providing her with a small courtyard house.

She had been married in her early years, but her husband died young, and she had no children.

So this time, she went straight back to her parents' home after leaving the palace, thinking that the Chen family was a large family with many relatives and servants, so she should be able to live comfortably.

"Why are you leaving the palace? You're not even forty-five yet. Why are you retiring so early? Shouldn't you work a few more years to save up for your retirement?"

Manager Chen was furious. How could this woman be so stupid?
Where is the Empress's favorite? How could she just go home like that? It's infuriating!
“Sister, you should go back to the palace now and tell the Empress that you want to serve her for a few more years. You can leave the palace when you are fifty years old, and we will take care of you in your old age.”

……

Looking at her younger brother like this, Granny Chen suddenly felt incredibly stupid!

If it weren't for him, would I have been sent out of the palace by the Empress?

She didn't even explain why she left the palace, yet her younger brother already disliked her.

Which courtyard do I live in?

"That's what Granny Chen asked casually."

"Sister, you got married when you were twenty. A married daughter is like water spilled from a bowl. You've served the Empress for so many years, shouldn't you be able to take care of yourself in your old age? You don't have your own courtyard, do you..."

Hearing these words, Granny Chen felt a chill in her heart.

It was a waste of her efforts; once she was no longer useful, even her own brother didn't take her seriously.

They wouldn't even let him enter the Chen residence.

"Very well, in that case, I'll leave."

Fortunately, the Empress gave her a courtyard, and she had saved some money over the years. With the money the Empress gave her, she was able to make ends meet.

Of course, if one is willing to become a governess in a wealthy family, one will not have to worry about old age.

However, she knew very well that the Chen family was unreliable.

I regret it so much. I regret being so cunning, which displeased the Empress. I was so clever all my life, but I made a foolish mistake.