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| Rebirth: Back to Zero Author: 祎庭沫瞳 (Yi Ting Mo Tong) |
Chapter 05 The Counter-acting Incenses (Part 3)
Although
Ling Qiyang could not return home, he was not idle. After learning that learning of his excellent medical skills, Jun Lixuan ordered his
servants to clear out the best courtyard in the Northern sector of the manor. The area
would be dedicated to Ling Qiyang's use, one room as a study room, the other as
a pharmacy. The last room to serve as a small bedroom, for Ling Qiyang to take
a nap if he got tired.
With this change, Ling Qiyang got very busy. On
the one hand, he had to prepare a list of medical herbs to be stocked in the
pharmacy. On the other, he was developing an antidote to relieve the medicinal
potency of Cloud Bamboo Incense.
The
servants in the manor were quick and efficient. The court was cleaned up and
ready for use within a few days. Ming Li was also swift in procuring most of
the medicinal herbs. These couple of days, Luo Su followed Ling Qiyang around.
He worked hard and speedily. Seeing how hardworking Luo Su was, Ling Qiyang was
also quite satisfied.
The
servants in the manor sensed how the ever-indifferent His Royal Highness Ling
was so concerned and attentive to the Prince Consort's needs. He even willingly
adapted the most comfortable court in the manor into a private pharmacy. In
their own personal chats, they secretly discussed how loving His Royal Highness
Ling was and how envious they were of the Prince Consort.
When
Jun Lixuan returned from the morning assembly, Ling Qiyang handed him a wooden
carved box, "Go to the palace in the afternoon and give this to Empress
Mother." After his thorough "punishment" the last time, Ling
Qiyang dare not use the wrong honorifics again.
Jun
Lixuan was perplexed and asked, "What do you mean?" The lack of
polite honorifics or stiff terms like "Your highness" between him and
Ling Qiyang made Jun Lixuan feel very comfortable. While the use of honorifics
abided the palace rules, their couple relationship would be divided.
Instead, the natural flow of their conversation enhanced the warmth of home.
"Empress Mother had used the Cloud Bamboo Incense for so long. Undoubtedly,
there are some remnants of it in her body. If Empress Mother suddenly stopped
using it, she may be alright for the initial days. But after that, she will
suffer from insomnia and become increasingly emaciated. As long as this powder
is mixed with the incense in equal proportions every day, it can reduce the
potency of Cloud Bamboo Incense. This will gradually clear the remaining bits
of the Cloud Bamboo Incense from her body." Ling Qiyang explained the procedures.
After
hearing Ling Qiyang talk about the incense that his Empress Mother used, Jun Lixuan did not immediately report it. The Emperor and
Empress had used the incense for a long time, and no one had raised any
objections. If Ling Qiyang suddenly burst this bubble, he would likely become
the target of public criticism. If the Emperor believed him, Ling Qiyang would
become a thorn in the eyes of the Imperial Noble Consort and the Imperial
Doctors in the palace. Otherwise, if the Emperor did not believe him, Ling
Qiyang would be guilty of deceiving the Emperor and slandering the concubine.
There was no way Jun Lixuan would allow Ling Qiyang to be in such immense risk.
Coincidentally,
on the second day of his marriage, the Empress went to the Imperial Temple to
pray and fast before the start of a new year as per usual practice. She hoped
her little sacrifices could bring prosperity and peace to the Ye Empire and
that the Emperor could be blessed with more children. This made Jun Lixuan feel
less guilty for not telling his Empress Mother about the dangers of the incense
in a timely fashion.
Nowadays,
Ling Qiyang has even researched out the medicine, which makes Jun Lixuan feel
that it is right to wait these few days. Otherwise, something happened in the
palace before the new year, it would really get on Emperor Yanxi's nerves.
"Thank
you." Jun Lixuan squeezed Ling Qiyang's hand tightly.
Ling
Qiyang smiled faintly, "You also take good care of Father and pay attention
to my needs. Naturally, I must reciprocate this concern and be worthy of your
love. When you give the box to Empress Mother, don't mention about the incense.
The New Year is almost coming. Don't make her worry. Just say that adding it to
the incense has beautifying purposes. After all, I did add some aesthetic and
beauty-preserving medicine in it. If she uses it daily, it will take about ten
days to get rid of the remnants. When that time comes, I will talk to Empress
Mother. Since the problem would be resolved by then, Empress Mother will not be
too shocked."
"Alright."
Jun Lixuan embraced Ling Qiyang and kissed his forehead lightly. This kiss was
not only out of love but also out of a complex concoction of inexplicable
emotions. Knowing that Ling Qiyang felt and understood everything he did for
him was more than enough.
"Let’s
have lunch. Empress Mother will go back to the palace in the afternoon. Go
early and hand it to her quickly."
"I
will." Jun Lixuan held Ling Qiyang's hand and proceeded to the side hall.
With
you around, I ask for nothing else.
Although
Ling Qiyang could not return home, he was not idle. After learning that learning of his excellent medical skills, Jun Lixuan ordered his
servants to clear out the best courtyard in the Northern sector of the manor. The area
would be dedicated to Ling Qiyang's use, one room as a study room, the other as
a pharmacy. The last room to serve as a small bedroom, for Ling Qiyang to take
a nap if he got tired.
With this change, Ling Qiyang got very busy. On the one hand, he had to prepare a list of medical herbs to be stocked in the pharmacy. On the other, he was developing an antidote to relieve the medicinal potency of Cloud Bamboo Incense.
The servants in the manor were quick and efficient. The court was cleaned up and ready for use within a few days. Ming Li was also swift in procuring most of the medicinal herbs. These couple of days, Luo Su followed Ling Qiyang around. He worked hard and speedily. Seeing how hardworking Luo Su was, Ling Qiyang was also quite satisfied.
The servants in the manor sensed how the ever-indifferent His Royal Highness Ling was so concerned and attentive to the Prince Consort's needs. He even willingly adapted the most comfortable court in the manor into a private pharmacy. In their own personal chats, they secretly discussed how loving His Royal Highness Ling was and how envious they were of the Prince Consort.
When Jun Lixuan returned from the morning assembly, Ling Qiyang handed him a wooden carved box, "Go to the palace in the afternoon and give this to Empress Mother." After his thorough "punishment" the last time, Ling Qiyang dare not use the wrong honorifics again.
Jun Lixuan was perplexed and asked, "What do you mean?" The lack of polite honorifics or stiff terms like "Your highness" between him and Ling Qiyang made Jun Lixuan feel very comfortable. While the use of honorifics abided the palace rules, their couple relationship would be divided. Instead, the natural flow of their conversation enhanced the warmth of home.
"Empress Mother had used the Cloud Bamboo Incense for so long. Undoubtedly, there are some remnants of it in her body. If Empress Mother suddenly stopped using it, she may be alright for the initial days. But after that, she will suffer from insomnia and become increasingly emaciated. As long as this powder is mixed with the incense in equal proportions every day, it can reduce the potency of Cloud Bamboo Incense. This will gradually clear the remaining bits of the Cloud Bamboo Incense from her body." Ling Qiyang explained the procedures.
After hearing Ling Qiyang talk about the incense that his Empress Mother used, Jun Lixuan did not immediately report it. The Emperor and Empress had used the incense for a long time, and no one had raised any objections. If Ling Qiyang suddenly burst this bubble, he would likely become the target of public criticism. If the Emperor believed him, Ling Qiyang would become a thorn in the eyes of the Imperial Noble Consort and the Imperial Doctors in the palace. Otherwise, if the Emperor did not believe him, Ling Qiyang would be guilty of deceiving the Emperor and slandering the concubine. There was no way Jun Lixuan would allow Ling Qiyang to be in such immense risk.
Coincidentally, on the second day of his marriage, the Empress went to the Imperial Temple to pray and fast before the start of a new year as per usual practice. She hoped her little sacrifices could bring prosperity and peace to the Ye Empire and that the Emperor could be blessed with more children. This made Jun Lixuan feel less guilty for not telling his Empress Mother about the dangers of the incense in a timely fashion.
Nowadays, Ling Qiyang has even researched out the medicine, which makes Jun Lixuan feel that it is right to wait these few days. Otherwise, something happened in the palace before the new year, it would really get on Emperor Yanxi's nerves.
"Thank you." Jun Lixuan squeezed Ling Qiyang's hand tightly.
Ling Qiyang smiled faintly, "You also take good care of Father and pay attention to my needs. Naturally, I must reciprocate this concern and be worthy of your love. When you give the box to Empress Mother, don't mention about the incense. The New Year is almost coming. Don't make her worry. Just say that adding it to the incense has beautifying purposes. After all, I did add some aesthetic and beauty-preserving medicine in it. If she uses it daily, it will take about ten days to get rid of the remnants. When that time comes, I will talk to Empress Mother. Since the problem would be resolved by then, Empress Mother will not be too shocked."
"Alright." Jun Lixuan embraced Ling Qiyang and kissed his forehead lightly. This kiss was not only out of love but also out of a complex concoction of inexplicable emotions. Knowing that Ling Qiyang felt and understood everything he did for him was more than enough.
"Let’s have lunch. Empress Mother will go back to the palace in the afternoon. Go early and hand it to her quickly."
"I will." Jun Lixuan held Ling Qiyang's hand and proceeded to the side hall.
With you around, I ask for nothing else.
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Translator’s notes:
Ling Qiyang has started to show off his medical prowess, and his Master is also a man of strong and unique character. Look forward to some interesting interactions in the next few chapters!Also, I decided to release an extra chapter every time the support I received on Ko-Fi support hits 15 Ko-Fis! Just as a way of repaying all of your constant support!
Ling Qiyang has started to show off his medical prowess, and his Master is also a man of strong and unique character. Look forward to some interesting interactions in the next few chapters!
Also, I decided to release an extra chapter every time the support I received on Ko-Fi support hits 15 Ko-Fis! Just as a way of repaying all of your constant support!
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