Fake Eunuch: Discovering the Emperor is a Woman!
Chapter 413 - 401: Summoning the Imperial Physician

Chapter 413: Chapter 401: Summoning the Imperial Physician

However, just as Lin Yi was fighting passionately, making the enemy scurry away in retreat,

the young Emperor in the distant Capital City was not enjoying the same ease and freedom.

One day, right after the young Emperor finished his breakfast, he suddenly felt a surge of nausea in his stomach,

The palace maid attending to him quickly brought over a basin and placed it before the young Emperor, her tone full of concern and urgency.

"Your Majesty, what is the matter with you? Your servant will go call the Imperial Physician immediately."

However, the young Emperor just waved his hand, indicating that he was fine,

But then he felt another wave of nausea and the urge to retch,

And he began dry heaving into the basin, though nothing came out.

This left her somewhat at a loss for what to do.

"I am well. Go get me some spicier food.

These past few days, I have been craving such spicy things."

Upon hearing this, the palace maid immediately arranged for the Imperial Kitchen to start preparation,

Soon, dish after dish of spicy food was brought forth, emitting a tantalizing aroma.

Looking at these dishes that were red with spice,

The young Emperor felt his appetite improve significantly,

And he picked up a piece to chew in his mouth.

These spicy foods, which he did not usually favor, now seemed very appealing, and they no longer tasted as spicy as before,

This also made her feel quite perplexed.

At this time, these palace maids were inexperienced and thus did not understand what was happening,

So during this period, His Majesty was behaving like this every day, which made them very afraid.

They feared that His Majesty’s body could not withstand it.

But the Emperor had given strict orders not to call for the Imperial Physician, so they did not dare to act rashly,

They also feared that angering Your Majesty might lead to their own execution,

After all, before Eunuch Lin arrived, the Emperor’s temper had been very fearsome.

That is why they could only feel at ease when Eunuch Lin was present.

But things now were different; Eunuch Lin had already led troops to war, and during this time, the Emperor’s mood had become increasingly irritable.

This made everyone very apprehensive, all of them attending to him with utmost caution, unsure of what exactly was wrong with His Majesty.

In their hearts, they were constantly hoping for Lord Lin’s swift return, for Eunuch Lin to come back to the Imperial Palace soon, so they could be relieved earlier.

After eating a few bites, although the aromatic and spicy food made the young Emperor feel somewhat better, he couldn’t help but frown,

He was also curious about what was wrong with him, and he wanted to see the Imperial Physician for a check-up, but he was afraid that the Imperial Physician might discover some issue.

This made the young Emperor hesitate for a moment, when suddenly Ying Yi floated down before him.

Seeing Ying Yi, the young Emperor immediately put down his chopsticks and raised his eyes to look at the figure before him, asking:

"Is there any news about that scoundrel?"

Hearing this, Ying Yi immediately nodded:

"Your Majesty, indeed, there is news from the front.

Eunuch Lin has already led the Nanshan Army to Hangu Pass and they have started to defend the position."

"I suppose in a few more days, those barbarians will be able to attack."

Upon hearing this, the young Emperor’s heart couldn’t help but skip a beat.

Based on the time it’s taken for the war report to reach the Capital City, it’s been almost three days,

and by that account, it’s very likely that both parties have already engaged in battle, or rather, those barbarians have already begun their assault.

The question is whether that good-for-nothing Lin Yi can hold out.

Suddenly, the young Emperor became anxious and restless,

even somewhat worried whether Lin Yi might be in danger,

simultaneously the young Emperor was now beginning to vaguely regret, why did he let Lin Yi go?

Although there are few ministers at hand that can be of use, the Empress’ father is a valiant general after all,

why not dispatch him instead of sending that good-for-nothing?

If something unexpected truly befalls that good-for-nothing, what should I do?

Despite the inward turmoil, he dared not show it on the surface,

only nodding at Ying Yi with furrowed brows, instructing them to continue investigating and report back immediately with any news, then sat in silence once more at his desk, continuing to eat those spicy dishes.

However, the food in his mouth felt as tasteless as wax; clearly, the young Emperor’s thoughts were elsewhere.

If not for his special status, he probably would have personally led the troops into battle long ago.

Of course, regarding Lin Yi, the young Emperor still had some confidence, but he couldn’t help but worry.

After all, the battlefield is blind to the sword, and who knows when this fellow might get injured.

Let’s hope this fellow comes back safely; let’s hope he returns in one piece.

At the same time, the young Emperor also felt a burst of silent resentment, why did he not possess enough strength of his own?

How could he have ended up in such a state over the years?

But upon reflecting, he felt relieved; if not for Lin Yi showing up in time, perhaps even the situation at hand would not exist.

Now, the young Emperor pinned all his hopes on the cannon and those Firearms.

He believed that with these, they should catch the enemy by surprise.

As he thought this, suddenly his stomach churned, and he nearly vomited, followed by a dry heave that furrowed his brow even more.

At this moment, the young Emperor couldn’t hold out any longer.

So, with a wave of his hand behind him, Ying Yi swiftly floated down.

"Fetch an Imperial Physician for me, one who can keep their mouth shut."

Upon hearing this command, Ying Yi immediately bowed and quickly left with rapid steps.

After about the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Ying Yi returned, followed by an elderly man with white hair and beard.

At present, the old man was also carrying a large medicine chest and hurried over in a fluster.

Joking aside, His Majesty rarely falls ill and seldom requires their service as Imperial Physicians, so they tend to have plenty of free time on their hands,

but since His Majesty has summoned them, it clearly illustrates how urgent the situation is for His Majesty.

How could they not be anxious?

However, upon arriving in front of the young Emperor, they found His Majesty calmly seated there.

Aside from his complexion being a tad pale, there were no other peculiar signs.

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