Evil Doctor Princess - Chapter 152
Chapter 152 The Prince’s Provocation
“What is this?” Bai Junzhuo asked. He opened the box curiously and saw that there was a pair of gray things in the shape of a “7”. He took it out and sniffed it under His Majesty. Then, he asked in surprise, “Flower Deer Antler?”
Yin Xun nodded.
Bai Junzhuo picked up one of them and poked it with his fingernails. “The best kind of antler is the Flower Antler, and the quality of this pair is rare once in a hundred years. It’s definitely hard to buy. Do you really want to give it to me?” Bai Junzhuo asked in surprise.
Yin Xun clenched his fists and heavily knocked her on the head, asking her, “What are you doing in the palace tonight?”
“Eat and drink.” Bai Junzhuo replied without hesitation.
“The Empress Dowager’s birthday, are you here to eat free rice?” Yin Xun was so angry that he almost laughed out loud. He nodded her nose and said, “This is the birthday gift you prepared for the Empress Dowager. Write your name and give it to the steward nanny of Jing Yang Palace later!”
Bai Junzhuo hurriedly nodded and whispered to him, “But the main function of antler is to strengthen the yang. Are you sure you want to give this to the Empress Dowager?”
Yin Xun opened his mouth and thought for a long time before saying, “This is the most expensive medicinal ingredient that can be bought in Chang’an City.”
Bai Junzhuo couldn’t help but teach him a lesson, “You can’t judge whether something is expensive or not. You have to choose the right one.” “To the Empress Dowager, this item is not as valuable as a packet of red dates.”
Yin Xun raised his eyebrows and asked her indifferently, “What, are you still planning to buy a packet of red dates for the Empress Dowager as a gift?”
Alright, of course you have to choose an expensive gift for the Empress Dowager. If she really bought a packet of red dates, the Empress Dowager would think that she was deliberately embarrassing people. And she was a great doctor, so she was the most suitable for sending medicinal ingredients, but it was difficult for Yin Xun to do so. However, this item was useless to the Empress Dowager. If she spent a lot of money to buy two trash, the rich would be willful.
She gave the two velvet antlers to the Empress Dowager in her own name. Not long after, she heard the eunuch’s shrill voice coming from the entrance of Jingyang Palace. “The Empress Dowager has arrived. The Emperor has arrived.”
As soon as this voice sounded, the lively nobles of the palace, the ministers of civil and military affairs, their families, and the concubines of the harem all returned to where they should be staying. Yin Xun was a member of the royal family, so he couldn’t continue standing with Bai Junzhuo. He shook her hand and warned her, “Be careful, don’t make any mistakes.”
Bai Junzhuo blinked at her, “Don’t worry, I won’t attract attention no matter what other people do.”
Yin Xun nodded his head, then left without worry.
After everyone stood up, they bowed and shouted, “This official greets the Empress Dowager, Your Majesty.”
Then, a group of people came out from the entrance of the hall. The one in front of them was the empress dowager of the current dynasty. Her eyebrows were slightly smiling, but they did not reach the corners of her eyes. She revealed a sharp aura that could not be looked at directly, as if she was the king who looked down on the world.
She wore a large phoenix crown, and her clothes were extremely gorgeous. All of them were sewn with golden silk. The corners of her clothes were decorated with jewels and jade. She walked with an exceptionally dignified manner as she dingled.
Bai Junzhuo secretly smacked her tongue. This was too tiring. She really couldn’t understand the fashion of rich people. These people were torturing her all the time.
The emperor became a supporting actor and helped the empress dowager to the top seat. The empress dowager bowed to the people below and said, “Stand down. There is no need for you to be too polite at today’s Ai family birthday banquet.”
Everyone said in unison, “Thank you, Empress Dowager.”
After thanking him, he separated from the two sides. The Empress Dowager instructed each of them to sit down. Only then did the banquet officially begin, and the atmosphere became more relaxed than before.
Bai Junzhuo stared at the delicious table in front of him, wondering if he could start eating since the atmosphere was so lively. She looked left and right and felt that no one was paying attention to her, so she picked up her chopsticks and put a piece of beef into her mouth.
At this moment, the Empress Dowager suddenly said, “A few days ago, the plague in Chang’an City spread, and the people complained. Fortunately, the heavens blessed me, Dali, and the epidemic was quickly suppressed.”
When the Empress Dowager mentioned the plague, she would probably talk about Bai Junzhuo soon. Yin Xun looked at the place where Bai Junzhuo was sitting. Seeing that she was eating as if nothing had happened, he hurriedly winked at her. However, Bai Junzhuo threw himself on the food and didn’t even look at him.
Luckily, Lu Kang noticed Yin Xun and sat next to Bai Junzhuo. He pushed her and whispered, “Master reminds you not to just eat. Listen carefully to the Empress Dowager.”
“I’m listening,” Bai Junzhuo nodded as he chewed on the tenacious beef.
Seeing her like this, Lu Kang looked at Yin Xun again. His master was probably sitting on pins and needles. He couldn’t help but sigh.
After the Empress Dowager finished speaking, someone below immediately said, “The Empress Dowager and Her Majesty, Fu Ze Cang Sheng, were gracious to the country, which allowed me, Dali, to escape.”
The Empress Dowager smiled and said, “It’s not the Ai Clan and His Majesty who cured this plague, but Bai Aiqing’s excellent medical skills saved the entire Chang’an City.”
Bai Aiqing, isn’t that her? Lu Kang immediately coughed softly and reminded her of her idea.
“I understand, I understand.” Bai Junzhuo whispered to Lu Kang, She had seen all these ancient costume dramas before, so she immediately spat out the beef she was about to chew. She respectfully said to the Empress Dowager, “I’m ashamed. It was the Empress Dowager and Her Majesty who protected Dali. I only managed to cure this plague through the Empress Dowager and Her Majesty’s blessings.”
The Empress Dowager smiled gently and said to her, “Bai Aiqing, do you still remember what the Ai Clan said half a month ago?”
Half a month ago, the first time you gave her power? Holy shit, who remembers all those words?
However, Bai Junzhuo nodded his head repeatedly and said, “I have to remember what the Empress Dowager said.”
“Yes.” The empress dowager smiled and nodded. She glanced at her father-in-law who was standing beside her. The empress dowager immediately took out an imperial decree and read, “In honor of the empress dowager’s decree, Bai Jun has made great contributions to the treatment of the epidemic. He has specially accepted it as his foster daughter, Princess Feng Wanyi. The reward is ten thousand yuan.”
After hearing this, Bai Junzhuo was stunned for a moment and immediately said, “Empress Dowager, I have already officially become the Minister of Minister of Foreign Affairs and a third-grade doctor. If …”
Before he could finish speaking, Lu Kang secretly tugged at her sleeves, signaling her to look at Yin Xun sitting opposite him. Then, he whispered, “Master, shut up, step forward, kneel down, receive the decree, and thank you.”
Bai Junzhuo looked at Yin Xun and saw that his expression was terrifyingly heavy. Although he didn’t know if what he was trying to say was what Lu Kang meant, he immediately shut his mouth and ran to the Empress Dowager to kneel down. He kowtowed and said, “I thank Empress Dowager for your kindness.”
The Empress Dowager smiled brightly and looked at Bai Junzhuo affectionately. She nodded and said, “Get up.”
Bai Junzhuo took the decree and stood up. He retreated to his original position and sat down. He secretly glanced at the Empress Dowager. He didn’t know why she treated him so well. She had three officials at the same time, and they were all high-ranking officials. However, how many scholars would never reach this realm in their lifetime?
Could it be that the Empress Dowager really likes her?
Or did the Empress Dowager want to get along with her mother-in-law and daughter-in-
Bai Junzhuo pursed his lips and snickered. Hahaha, it must be like this!
Afterwards, the banquet continued. Everyone ate and drank. About half an hour later, someone suddenly came in and reported, “Reporting to the Empress Dowager, Your Majesty, the Prince of the Southern Barbarian Kingdom requests to see you.”
Yin Mu put down the cup in his hand and asked puzzledly, “Didn’t Mother say that she summoned the Prince of the Southern Barbarian Kingdom?”
The Empress Dowager was also puzzled. After thinking for a while, she instructed, “Since he is coming, bring him in.”
Yin Mu glanced at Zhao Chang, who was serving beside him. Zhao Chang immediately shouted, “Prince Xuannan of the Barbarian Kingdom has an audience-”
Not long after, powerful footsteps sounded on the cobblestone path. Bai Junzhuo was about to enter because of a large group of people. He looked up and saw that there was only one person.
However, he was tall and stubble-faced, his eyes were large and round, and his lips were as thick as red dates. In short, this prince was a rough man.
The prince looked at the Empress Dowager and bowed strangely. “I, Prince Wu Guda of the Southern Barbarian Kingdom, have come to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager of the Li Kingdom, His Majesty the Emperor.”
After all, he was an international friend, so the Empress Dowager couldn’t be bothered with him if she didn’t salute him properly. She smiled and asked him, “Didn’t we agree to meet His Highness the Prince tomorrow? Why did you come to the palace tonight?”
Wu Guda said, “First, I want to see the Empress Dowager as soon as possible. Second, I heard that today is the Empress Dowager’s birthday. I specially brought a birthday gift from the southern border to the Empress Dowager.”
“Oh? Since the prince is so considerate, quickly present it to the Ai Clan.” The Empress Dowager smiled.
Wu Guda clapped his hands and eight large men pushed a very big thing into the cage. It looked like a cage. There was a layer of red cloth covering the cage, and they didn’t know what was inside.
The Empress Dowager saw that this thing was incomparably large, so she asked curiously, “What is this?”
Wu Guda smiled and said to the Empress Dowager, “This is the sacred object of our Southern Barbarian Kingdom. It’s not new to say it directly. Why don’t we play a game and help the Empress Dowager enjoy herself?”
The Empress Dowager narrowed her eyes and asked, “What game?”
‘”Let the officials of Li Kingdom reach out to touch our sacred object and guess what it is. If they can guess, it’s my loss, I’m willing to agree to one condition. If they can’t guess, it’s my victory, I’ll make a request to the Empress Dowager. How about it?”
“This game is too unfair.” Before the Empress Dowager could speak, Fourth Prince Yin Che heavily put down the cup and looked straight at Wu Guda. “Even if our people from the Southern Barbarian Kingdom took it out, they might not know its name. Furthermore, the Empress Dowager is the mother of our Li Kingdom. How can you make a request at will?”
Wu Guda turned around and saw that it was Yin Che, and immediately felt a little weak. Yin Che had guarded the southern border for many years, and he had fought with him several battles. Every time he fought, he was powerless to retaliate. He was both afraid and hateful towards Yin Che.
Wu Guda snorted softly and then said, “The Li Kingdom is rich in land and resources. Don’t tell me that there isn’t anyone who knows our Southern Barbarian creatures?”
These words were obviously provocative. If the Empress Dowager did not agree, it would inevitably be underestimated, or even Li Country could not afford to play.
The Empress Dowager lowered her head and thought for a while, then smiled and said, “Alright, the Ai Clan will play this game with the Prince. If any of you can guess what’s inside, the Ai Clan will reward you heavily.”
As the Empress Dowager spoke, her gaze shifted to Yin Xun with a hint of entrustment. Yin Xun immediately understood. He stood up and said, “I’ll give it a try first.”
The Empress Dowager nodded.
Yin Xun walked forward and put his hand under the red cloth. After touching it for a long time, he took it out.
Yin Mu immediately asked, “Does Ninth Brother know what’s inside?”
