A group of Imperial Physicians and three civilian doctors were invited to diagnose the pulse of the Crown Princess Consort!

Hearing this news, the court ministers’ minds became active: could the Crown Princess Consort have contracted some incurable disease?

In the Eastern Palace, the Empress ordered everyone to display their conclusions written down.

"Open them up together for me to see."

She was indeed curious to see what kind of situations were reported.

"Slippery pulse, the days are still early, revisit after half a month."

All three civilian doctors wrote the same statement.

"Joy pulse."

"Joy pulse"

"Joy pulse"

...

Seeing the two words written by the Imperial Physicians, the Empress didn’t believe a single word.

They seemed to be bending with the wind, assuming she was setting a trap and wanted to fulfill her wish.

"Doctor Yu, Doctor Qian, Doctor Guan, are you sure?"

"Replying to Your Highness, the humble ones indeed felt the slippery pulse, but the days are still early, the Crown Princess Consort should be cautious with her diet, and avoid fatigue and grief..."

In other words, no more mourning!

"From whom did the three esteemed doctors learn, with such superb medical skills?"

"Replying to Your Highness, my ancestors were doctors, later guided by Doctor Xiao, our skills are not considered superb, but we’ve never dared to be careless, as it concerns human lives, we must be cautious."

"Replying to Your Highness, I once apprenticed under Doctor Xiao..."

Doctor Yu and Doctor Guan were inwardly cursing: well done, old Qian, playing so slyly! Directly claiming to be under Doctor Xiao’s tutelage, especially Doctor Guan didn’t know how to respond to the Empress afterwards.

However, it was a tacit agreement among them to speak on behalf of Doctor Xiao.

Sure enough, Doctor Guan mentioned Doctor Xiao too.

"Yes, I was also thinking, if Doctor Xiao were still here, we wouldn’t need to trouble inviting three Imperial Physicians into the palace." The Empress lamented: "Back then, when I was pregnant with the Crown Prince, Doctor Xiao diagnosed it with just a pulse diagnosis..."

These words hit the faces of the Imperial Physicians hard!

However, these Imperial Physicians dared not utter a single word!

Because, in truth, they hadn’t diagnosed any slippery pulse!

But, smart people should go with the flow, whether the Crown Princess Consort is truly pregnant or the Empress is staging, they must follow suit.

Now speaking of Doctor Xiao... hmm, some had met him, some hadn’t, but Doctor Xiao’s matters were familiar, they served as warnings.

To accompany a monarch is akin to accompanying a tiger, this is not merely a saying, but a fact!

With the Empress Dowager and Emperor recently departed, the Crown Princess Consort’s joy pulse diagnosis, those who received the news had various thoughts.

The Crown Prince, upon learning the diagnosis result, felt a mixture of emotions.

"Mother, what is your view on this matter?"

"Without Panpan’s reminder, this incident would’ve become a huge trouble."

If diagnosed with a joy pulse after one or two months, during the mourning period, it would be a lifelong stain for the Crown Prince, the Crown Princess Consort, and even their child. If a boy, it couldn’t shoulder great responsibilities, nor inherit the throne.

The Empress was the ultimate victor in the palace struggle; she considered every detail comprehensively, leading to this scene where she personally awaited the result.

"Your son is grateful to Mother..." The Crown Princess Consort, despite being a pure-hearted individual, was startled after the Empress’s reminder.

"We are inherently one family, Crown Princess Consort, your task is to protect the fetus within your womb." The Empress advised: "The harem is never a clean place."

Although the Crown Prince now only has one Crown Princess Consort, numerous people don’t wish for this child to be born, regardless of gender, they intend to act.

"Yes, Mother."

The Crown Princess Consort silently vowed to be careful.

The Crown Prince... a woman’s harem is also a battlefield without smoke!

The Crown Prince hadn’t yet recovered from the news of the Crown Princess Consort being pregnant, when an urgent message came from the border.

"Barbarians attacking, approaching fiercely!"

Upon seeing this news, the Crown Prince immediately summoned civil and military officials for discussion.

As he hadn’t ascended the throne yet, the ministers chanted, "Long live, long live, long live."

The Crown Prince looked at the sea of heads, the crowd clad in white, feeling deeply: how can there be eternal longevity in this world, everyone comes to walk through life, it’s just a path everyone’s bound to take, death is inevitable, it’s about what one can accomplish while living!

He was about to be a monarch; his duty was to safeguard the kingdom his ancestors established, to ensure his people could live in peace.

Presently, with the barbarians attacking, it’s time to test him!

Upon hearing of war, the civil and military officials became anxious.

The Ministry of Revenue panicked first.

"Your Highness, the previous Emperor hadn’t waged war for years, later the Third Prince caused disturbances, the state treasury is empty, engaging in war would be extremely difficult!"

The Ministry of War also expressed insufficient troops, conscription is necessary.

Witnessing their worried expressions, the Crown Prince suddenly sympathized with the former Emperor: this position is coveted by many, only when standing here does one realize the immense pressure to bear!

From now on, he would have to face their panic, finding solutions amidst their arguments.

Faced with war, some suggested appeasement; others suggested fighting; some were neutral.

"Your Highness, General Xia is currently defending the border, he gained fame young with glorious achievements, our chances of victory are high, absolutely no appeasement, as it would embolden others, weaken our own prestige!"

Upon hearing this, many ministers immediately opposed.

"Mr. Song, do you think warfare is merely a matter of words?"

"Indeed, Mr. Song, the state treasury is empty now, General Xia is guarding the border, hundreds of miles away from the site of barbarian incursions, even if leading thousands of troops, he wouldn’t reach in time..."

Each argued incessantly, each thought their point was valid.

The Crown Prince initially hadn’t rested for days, now his headache grew worse.

It seemed they couldn’t come to a consensus.

The Crown Prince didn’t want to waste more time on them.

"Dismiss the assembly."

He turned and left.

The crowd... what an individualistic Crown Prince!

Yet, is this appropriate?

Shouldn’t such matters be thoroughly discussed by civil and military officials?

This was irresponsible, neglecting the border’s safety!

Some went as far as crying before the late Emperor’s shrine, proclaiming their unchanged loyalty, solitary nature yet unwavering principles.

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince coldly laughed: truly a loyal minister.

"My son, you’re now the Crown Prince, also the new ruler."

Even if not yet ascended, still the new ruler: "You shouldn’t be impulsive, matters should be discussed with the ministers."

"Mother, given their endless arguments, three days and nights wouldn’t yield a conclusion." The Crown Prince stated: "Instead, I might call them one by one for discussions."

"Very well, you have your plans." The Empress remarked: "The harem must not interfere with governance, even if anxious, I cannot help."

"Crown Prince brother, no need to worry." Panpan said while sipping milk: "Father has long been prepared, just wait a few more days for the good news to come."

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