Li Zian asked someone to go to the Dowager Empress to inquire about her. After confirming that Li Zihan had not gone there, he immediately took Shen Tianshu there.
Concubine Fengrong had just gotten up and was quite surprised to see Shen Tianshu coming over. She thought she was here to give Prince Rui a follow-up consultation as usual. She also scolded Li Zian and said: "You kid, how can you treat me so early in the morning?" Miss Shen, it’s so rude to invite you here!”
Li Zian smiled helplessly and looked at Shen Tianshu.
Shen Tianshu stepped forward and saluted: "It's been a long time since I came to visit the Dowager Empress. I have free time today. Come over as soon as possible and take your pulse."
"That's good. My family always causes trouble for you. As an old woman, I'm too embarrassed to speak again."
"Whenever you need it, just send someone to call me."
While they were talking, the servants had quickly brought the embroidery pier for Shen Tianshu and placed it next to the concubine. The pulse pillow and other items were also placed one by one.
Concubine Fengrong placed her hand on the pulse pillow, and Shen Tianshu gently pressed her fingers on it.
After a moment, Shen Tianshu withdrew his hand and said: "The Imperial Concubine is in good health, but maybe she has been too hot recently, so she has a little bit of external heat. I wonder if the Imperial Concubine has been feeling bitter, thirsty, and hot and irritable recently?"
"If you hadn't said it, I wouldn't have thought it, but now that you say it, it seems a little bit." Concubine Fengrong nodded repeatedly.
"It's nothing serious, and there's no need to take medicine. I'll give you some heat-clearing and fire-reducing tea to drink.
“Be careful what you eat these days and eat less spicy and hot foods, but don’t blindly eat foods that clear away heat and reduce internal heat.
"It is better to eat more things that are sweet and warm to remove heat, nourish yin and reduce fire, and nourish the internal organs and extinguish fire."
Shen Tianshu saw that the female officer next to the concubine was listening very carefully and wanted to find a pen and paper to record it, so he added a few more words: "Those that warm and remove heat, such as Codonopsis pilosula, chestnuts, lily, bird's nest, etc."
“To nourish yin and reduce fire, you can eat black-bone chicken, pumpkin, white fungus, sea cucumber, etc.
“To replenish the internal organs and extinguish the heat, you can use some black beans, yam, barley, quail, pigeon eggs, eel, etc.
"This can not only reduce the fire, but also nourish the body. It is more suitable for the concubine."
The female officer remembered them all in her heart and thanked Shen Tianshu repeatedly.
Upon seeing this, Li Zian cast a questioning look at Shen Tianshu.
Shen Tianshu nodded slightly at him.
Princess Fengrong naturally noticed the little movement between them, but she pretended not to notice and looked away.
Li Zi'an winked at the female officer, and she immediately left the room with the maids in the room knowingly.
Shen Tianshu stood up and moved away. Li Zian stepped forward and sat directly on the embroidered pier, reaching out and holding Concubine Fengrong's hand.
"What's going on?" Concubine Fengrong was confused by their series of actions. She looked at Shen Tianshu and then looked at Li Zian and asked, "Why, you figured it out so quickly. You want to be with me, an old woman?" Did you talk?"
Shen Tianshu had no idea what Concubine Fengrong meant by her words. Li Zian was stunned by the question and said hurriedly: "Grandma, you are distracted. I just have something important to tell you."
"Why are you so exaggerated that you even asked Miss Shen to check my pulse before you dare to tell me?"
"Grandma." Li Zian held Concubine Fengrong's hand tightly, "My father is awake."
"Well, okay, your father... what? What is your father?" Princess Fengrong was older. She was stunned at first and didn't respond. She even responded casually. After she came to her senses, she was completely stunned.
"Grandma?" Li Zian shook her hand worriedly, "Grandma, are you okay? Don't scare me!"
Shen Tianshu also hurriedly took out the acupuncture kit he had brought over, ready for emergencies at any time.
Princess Fengrong suddenly let out a deep breath, leaned back on the chair, and waved her hands slowly to Li Zian and Shen Tianshu, who looked nervous.
"Don't worry, it's okay." Although she said it was okay, Princess Fengrong still took a moment to calm down before continuing, "You two children are looking down on me too much.
"After so many years, no storms have passed, how can you still not be able to withstand this little bit?"
Shen Tianshu said nothing, silently holding Concubine Fengrong's uncontrollably trembling hand and gently kneading a few acupuncture points for her.
After a long while, Princess Fengrong came to her senses, held Shen Tianshu in her backhand and asked: "Good boy, tell me, what is the situation of Zian's father? Is it good or bad to wake up now?"
Shen Tianshu gave an overview of Prince Rui's situation without daring to speak too fully. He then added: "Concubine, don't worry too much. The prince's condition has actually been improving. In recent months, It is possible to wake up at any time.
"Now that I have woken up, my pulse is relatively stable and my consciousness is relatively clear.
"The next step is to continue taking medicine, along with acupuncture and massage. I hope the prince can speak and move on his own as soon as possible."
"Okay, okay -" Princess Fengrong held Shen Tianshu's hand and refused to let go, with tears flashing in her eyes that were a little cloudy because of her age, "Good boy, thank you, I thought I was too old I’m so old that I can’t wait for this day…”
Shen Tianshu comforted her and said, "Your Majesty is in good health. Please don't say such depressing words. In the future, the prince and the prince will be filial to you, and your good fortune is yet to come!"
"Okay, okay!" Princess Fengrong said and stood up, planning to go over to see her son immediately.
When she walked out, she didn't let go of Shen Tianshu's hand.
But when she reached the door, she suddenly stopped and stopped Li Zian, who was about to ask someone to pass the sedan chair.
"Grandma, what's wrong?"
"No, I can't go!" Princess Fengrong sighed, shook her head and said, "There are so many people in the mansion, I usually don't go there, but now I suddenly go to see your father, there's no guarantee that I won't arouse suspicion.
"Besides, I have been away from the palace for many years and am used to idleness here in Huguang. I am afraid that my ability to remain unchanged despite the collapse of the mountains has long been lost.
"If anyone sees any clues, it will cause trouble."
After saying that, she actually restrained her urge to see her son, turned around and started walking back.
Li Zi'an felt extremely distressed. He took two steps forward to hold Princess Fengrong's arm and said with shame, "It's all because of my grandson's incompetence that my grandmother can't do whatever she wants at home and has to take care of others..."
"Silly boy, how can I blame you? There are hundreds of people in such a big palace, who can guarantee that everyone will be loyal? Not to mention you, even your father can't do it.
"It's okay. I've been here for so many years, so it won't be long after this."
"My grandson was still saying yesterday that the weather is getting hotter and hotter now, and he wanted to have his mother-in-law and Han'er accompany you to a separate courtyard to escape the heat before the ambush.
"Now, it's better to let your father and mother accompany you to another courtyard, and only bring some trustworthy people with you. You will be much more comfortable when you are not in the palace.
"As for Han'er, her identity has not yet been revealed in front of her father. Let her stay at home with me this time!"