Upon hearing Hai Ling's words, the Empress Dowager's chest heaved with anger, and her body trembled slightly. Shu Wanxing, who was supporting the Empress Dowager, couldn't help but rebuke her.
"Your Majesty, can't you see how anxious the Empress Dowager is? Please wait a moment. The imperial physician is examining His Majesty inside. If Your Majesty goes in, your anxiety will inevitably affect the physician's diagnosis."
"I am a doctor, do you think I don't know how to treat a patient?"
Hai Ling was furious. She moved closer and glared coldly at Shu Wanxing. If this woman dared to say another word, she would have her teeth knocked out.
Shu Wanxing was frightened by her gaze. Although she was resentful, she dared not speak again. The woman in front of her was, after all, the Empress and the head of the six palaces. Even the Empress Dowager might not have as much power as her, so she should be careful. However, the Empress Dowager was not afraid of Hai Ling's attack and spoke directly.
"Your Majesty, if you continue to act recklessly, I will order your men to take you back."
"You dare?"
The two men were locked in a fierce standoff in front of the Lanyuan Palace gate, neither willing to give an inch.
Hailin was truly furious. Why wouldn't the Empress Dowager allow her to see Ye? Could it be that...?
As she thought this, her heartache intensified, and her breathing became rapid. She looked directly at Shi Lan behind her and said, "Go and invite Shen Ruoxuan over immediately."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After Shi Lan left, the Empress Dowager refused to let anyone else treat the Emperor and directly called out to Shi Lan, "There are imperial physicians in the palace. There is no need for Shen Ruoxuan."
Hai Ling ignored her and stepped forward, grabbing the Empress Dowager with one hand. She said in a deep voice, "Mother, you'd better not force me. If anything happens to Ye, I will not forgive anyone, no matter who it is."
Including the Empress Dowager.
Her eyes were sinister, and a chilling aura emanated from her entire body.
The Empress Dowager turned pale with anger. She was bumped aside by Hai Ling, who led the others into the main hall and headed towards the bedchamber of Lanyuan Palace.
The Empress Dowager behind her swayed slightly and almost fell to the ground. Shu Wanxing quickly reached out to support her.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please don't upset yourself. The Emperor is counting on you."
Seeing the escalating conflict between the Empress Dowager and the Empress, Shu Wanxing couldn't help but feel happy. With a concerned expression, she helped the Empress Dowager up and reminded her that the Empress had already entered the palace and that the Empress Dowager should go in as well.
The Empress Dowager snapped out of her daze, roused herself, and led her entourage to follow Hai Ling toward the palace in Lan Yuan Palace.
Chapter 99 The Real and Fake Emperor? [Handwritten VIP]
Inside the bedchamber of Lanyuan Palace, all was deathly silent. The imperial physicians were busy at work, while eunuchs and palace maids passed things and ran errands, all in an orderly and efficient manner.
On the large, carved vermilion bed, a man lay in a pitiful state. Under the lamplight, his face was a bloody mess, his eyes were tightly closed, and he showed no reaction whatsoever. A royal physician was cleaning the wounds on his face, but even after cleaning, his once beautiful face was still unclear. The protruding muscles were hideous and terrifying, making people feel inexplicably suffocated when they saw him.
Hai Ling's heart ached. Looking at everything before her, she couldn't help but sway. Shi Mei and the others on the side were also heartbroken, but seeing the Empress's pale face and swaying body, they couldn't help but worry. The Empress was pregnant, after all. They quickly reached out to support Hai Ling.
"Your Majesty."
As soon as Shi Mei spoke, the imperial physicians who had been engrossed in their work in the palace realized what was happening and quickly and respectfully greeted her, "Your Majesty."
Hai Ling forced herself to remain calm, suppressing the grief in her heart, and calmly ordered, "Treat the Emperor."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The imperial physicians were busy again when the Empress Dowager led her people in. Seeing that Hai Ling was pale and swaying, she snorted and sat down to the side.
Her face was deathly pale, and she didn't say a word from beginning to end; the vast palace was completely silent.
Soon, the imperial physicians finished their work, cleaning the wounds on the emperor's face, wrapping them with gauze, leaving only a small part of his face exposed, bandaging the wounds on his face, examining the wounds on the emperor's body, and also feeding him pills. Several highly respected imperial physicians from the palace walked over, their faces covered in sweat, and stood in front of Hailing and the Empress Dowager.
"Your Majesty the Empress, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, what about the Emperor?"
"What's wrong with Your Majesty?"
Hai Ling and the Empress Dowager pressed for answers, and one of the imperial physicians stepped forward to reply.
"The Emperor has suffered injuries to his head and face, which has disfigured him. In addition, he has a blood clot in his brain and may suffer from amnesia."
Amnesia?
Hai Ling was hit with another blow, and finally her legs gave way, and she slid to the ground. Feng Qian, who was beside her, quickly reached out to support her and called out anxiously, "Hai Ling, Hai Ling, are you alright?"
Hai Ling's mind was in a complete mess. Why did this happen? Why did this happen? Half a month ago, Ye had written to her, saying that he was going to Dengzhou to wipe out the Green Ant Clan and would come back to be with her as soon as possible. But now things were like this.
Tears welled up uncontrollably in my eyes and slowly slid down my cheeks.
Feng Qian held her tightly, then turned to look at the leading imperial physician: "Will the Emperor's appearance be restored? And can the blood clot in his brain be removed?"
Hearing Feng Qian's question, Hai Ling's eyes shone with determination. No matter what, she would stay by Ye's side. Once he recovered, she would operate on him to remove the blood clot in his brain. She believed he would regain his memory. As for his appearance, Shen Ruoxuan's medical skills were the best in the world. Even if he couldn't be restored to his original appearance, some repair would be good enough. She didn't care what he looked like.
Hai Ling thought about it, and the imperial physician replied respectfully.
"His appearance is probably beyond repair. As for the blood clot in his brain, it is unpredictable. This old minister can only prescribe more medicine to dissolve the blood clot for His Majesty to take. As for when the blood clot will dissipate, no one can know."
Feng Qian nodded and said nothing more.
Several imperial physicians stood with their heads bowed, awaiting instructions from the Empress and the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager glanced at Hailing and saw that she was indeed in distress. The usually calm and indifferent person was actually in tears, which showed that she was very sad and heartbroken. So she didn't make things difficult for her. The Empress Dowager slowly asked, "Why hasn't the Emperor woken up yet?"
"Because His Majesty suffered very serious injuries, not only was his face disfigured and he had a blood clot in his brain, but he also had several wounds on his body. Because his injuries were so severe, he was unable to wake up for the time being. However, I have given him medicine, and I believe he will wake up soon."
"Go and prepare the medicine. Has the Emperor been entrusted to you gentlemen?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Several imperial physicians withdrew and began prescribing medicine.