Forced Into the Palace: Becoming the Emperor's Favorite
Chapter 37 Seeking Help

Chapter 37: Chapter 37 Seeking Help

"What should we do then? Will medication help?"

"Don’t worry, Mr. Qin, Miss Lin has a good constitution. With proper care, she will recover, but the injury on her ankle will take some time to heal."

"Go ahead and prescribe the medicine. Also, there are others injured in the room; check on them as well."

"Yes!"

The Medical Officer was only ninth-grade at the Imperial Hospital, but Mr. Qin was the seventh-rank Vice Director of the Inner Court Department, so the Medical Officer was very respectful in front of Mr. Qin.

After examining Xia An, he then checked on Chunqi, and lastly, it was Xiao Luzi’s turn.

Seeing the bruises of footprints on his chest and back after he removed his clothes, Mr. Qin was so furious that he could barely contain himself.

But considering the presence of the Medical Officer, it was inappropriate to say anything.

After the consultations were over and everyone left, Mr. Qin immediately went to Xiao Luzi’s side, looking at him with concern.

"What happened?"

"Master, you didn’t see what a show Lady Chu put on. It was clear she came looking for trouble, using the locked Moon Gate as an excuse to teach everyone in the courtyard a lesson."

"She came up to me and kicked me twice, almost killing me! And the two sisters also suffered because they tried to protect Miss Lin. Just look at the injuries on their faces and bodies! Lady Chu was too ruthless!"

"How did Miss Lin get hurt then?"

"I heard from Sister Xia An that Lady Chu pushed Miss Lin down and was about to whip her, but Sister Chunqi blocked it, and that’s probably when her foot got twisted."

Xiao Luzi knew the real story, but he didn’t speak out.

This was his first time lying to his master, yet he didn’t regret it at all!

Miss Lin is in a difficult position in the harem. Without protection, such incidents might happen again.

Now that he’s a servant of the left hall, he wholeheartedly wants to help Miss Lin with her troubles!

So, he didn’t feel like he was exaggerating, just telling the truth!

After hearing all this, Qin An’s face didn’t look good either.

The masters in the palace had their disputes, both openly and secretly, but it was the first time he saw someone so brazenly come in to deliver a beating.

And there were hidden weapons!

Simply acting as if the palace rules didn’t exist.

With a somber expression, he then said to Xiao Luzi.

"Endure for now; I will go to Mr. Dong."

With this, Xiao Luzi understood why Miss Lin arranged things this way.

Lady Chu, relying on her high status, could easily handle them, but she wasn’t the only voice in this palace.

If she wanted to oppress with power, let her face the consequences.

Outside Qian’an Hall, Dong Yuzhong, after hearing Qin An’s report, was extremely shocked.

On the surface, it was just a harem squabble over jealousy.

But on a larger scale, it showed that Lady Chu from the Northwest didn’t care about palace rules, which might imply that back in the Northwest, her family didn’t respect the imperial authority either.

A small disturbance now touched upon state affairs, and Dong Yuzhong couldn’t afford not to report it.

Yet, reporting it so blatantly might be too conspicuous, so he whispered to Qin An.

"I understand this matter. You go back, and make sure there are people to take care of Miss Lin."

"Alright."

Qin An couldn’t fathom Dong Yuzhong’s intentions; his words were ambiguous. He wasn’t sure if the Holy Emperor would know or if he would stand up for Lin Daying.

But years of cautiousness made him bow respectfully and retreat.

After he left, Dong Yuzhong called for Qiu Ming and whispered a few words.

In the Imperial Study Room, Emperor Yu Wenhong had been reviewing memorials for most of the day and was quite fatigued.

He lifted the tea cup beside him to drink and found it empty, so he called out to the outside.

"Dong Yuzhong."

"At your service, Your Majesty."

"Refill the tea."

"Yes!"

Then, seeing the Emperor pinched the bridge of his nose, Dong Yuzhong took the opportunity to ask.

"Is Your Majesty tired again?"

"Reading these memorials all day is troubling for me at every corner."

"Shall I give you a massage?"

Speaking of massage, the Emperor immediately thought of Lin Wanyi.

"Where is Lin Daying? Summon her to serve."

"At once!" Just as he was about to leave, Dong Yuzhong returned to say.

"Your Majesty, it’s almost time for the evening meal. Why not visit Yihua Palace? First, you’ll clear your mind, and second, having dinner at Miss Lin’s place would be convenient. I heard the sleeping robe Miss Lin is sewing for you is almost ready; perhaps you should try it on?"

The Emperor looked at the twilight outside, thinking it was a good idea.

Thus, His Majesty personally went to Yihua Palace.

The scenery along the way was pleasant, and the Emperor said to Dong Yuzhong beside him.

"Tell the Imperial Kitchen to make several Shu dishes; Lin Daying loves spicy food."

"Oh, I will obey, sire. If Lin Daying knows your thoughtful gesture, she will be delighted!"

Yu Wenhong chuckled softly and said nothing more.

Arriving at the gate of Yihua Palace, they should have seen Lin Wanyi waiting here, but instead, there was only Qiu Ming, recently sent to deliver the message, kneeling on the ground with a frightened expression.

Dong Yuzhong immediately scolded him.

"Weren’t you sent to inform Miss Lin to welcome His Majesty? Why are you kneeling here?"

"Your Majesty, Miss Lin... Miss Lin is injured. She’s still unconscious and can’t come to greet you."

"Injured? What about the servants in the courtyard? How were they attending to her!"

"They’re in the same state, unable to rise."

Dong Yuzhong was shocked, acting as if he had not known the news before.

He hurriedly turned to the Emperor and said.

"Your Majesty, what should we do? Should we call for an Imperial Physician to take a look?"

Yu Wenhong hadn’t expected this; she had been fine just talking to him a few days ago, and now she was bedridden.

His first thought was that, like other concubines, she might be pretending to be weak to gain favor.

But then he thought, he came just on a whim. She couldn’t have known in advance and arranged it.

With this, his expression turned somber, and he calmly said.

"Call the Imperial Physician. I will go in and have a look first."

"Yes!"

Dong Yuzhong instructed Qiu Ming, "Go get Doctor Wang."

Qiu Ming glanced at Dong Yuzhong, and understanding the meaning, nodded and swiftly ran towards the Imperial Hospital.

The Emperor was visiting Lin Wanyi’s residence for the first time.

But now he couldn’t bother to look around and went directly to the inner room.

He saw the woman who had recently been lively and telling stories, now lying pale-faced, sweating on her forehead, in a weak state on the bed. She seemed to be having a nightmare, her brows tightly knitted.

It was Xia An attending to Lin Wanyi.