Originally, I just wanted to take care of Zhao Chen, but I didn't want to harm the emperor.
It's good now that he has been dealt with by the emperor.
The prince, a seventeen-year-old man, was tied to a cow in public.
Li Chengqian felt unspeakable resentment in his heart.
Doctor Huang beside him even fainted immediately.
What he thought was a perfect plan has now turned out like this.
Although the emperor was generous, he did not directly take his life.
But the prince was also tricked into this by himself, so how could the prince let him go?
At that time, Dr. Huang was very reluctant to die on his own!
"Miracle Doctor Sun, you are a miracle doctor, how is everyone's situation now?" Li Shimin looked at Zhao Chen and then at Sun Simiao.
What Li Shimin cared about most was the plague like smallpox.
Although he felt like he was fine, who knew what he would be like in a few days.
After being vaccinated against cowpox, Li Shimin still feels a little uneasy.
It's not that he doesn't believe Zhao Chen.
But this smallpox has no room for any negligence.
Otherwise it will be a huge disaster.
Sun Simiao was an old doctor with decades of medical experience. Li Shimin still had to ask him before he could feel at ease.
Empress Changsun also looked at Sun Simiao, waiting for his answer.
She had just been vaccinated with cowpox, and she was feeling a little worried.
"Your Majesty, Madam, I have just visited those people who have been vaccinated with cowpox. Although they have symptoms of smallpox infection, they are different from real smallpox."
"Generally, if they are really infected with smallpox, they will have large areas of ulcers in two to three days."
"But I just went to see them. No, and your Majesty found no. All of them are in good spirits."
"I have never heard of someone being so energetic after being infected with smallpox!"
"So, Your Majesty, please feel free to rest assured, with Divine Doctor Zhao here, this place will be safe and sound." Sun Simiao explained to the emperor and empress.
After saying that, he bowed his hands deeply towards Zhao Chen to show his respect.
Zhao Chen was very happy watching Li Chengqian being tied to the cow!
When he saw Sun Simiao saluting him, he quickly turned around and returned the salute to him.
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Smallpox does not appear to have broken out.
Although people who were vaccinated against cowpox had varying degrees of fever, rashes, and many even had scars on their faces.
But compared to life, these are trivial matters.
Sun Simiao brought the imperial doctors from the Imperial Medical Office every day to observe the conditions of the people.
Li Shimin planned to spread the cowpox vaccination work throughout the Tang Dynasty.
Time passed day by day, and Li Chengqian did not go back immediately.
The emperor is here, how can he easily talk about going back?
For several days, Li Chengqian did not leave his tent.
That evening, Li Chengqian emerged from the tent with a hesitant look, accompanied by Changsun Wuji, who had not been seen for a long time.
"Father, please see me!" Li Chengqian walked outside Li Shimin's tent and shouted to the emperor.
"Come in!" the emperor's voice sounded.
Li Chengqian opened the curtain and walked into the tent, where he saw the emperor talking hand-to-hand with the queen.
No one else was present in the camp.
"Father, Emperor, Mother!" Li Chengqian plopped down and knelt on the ground.
Queen Changsun was actually shocked.
"Gan'er, what's wrong with you? Get up quickly!" Empress Changsun stood up and came over to pull Li Chengqian.
Unexpectedly, Li Chengqian buried his head directly on the ground.
"Father, Emperor and Mother, I know that I was wrong about what happened before. I have been thinking about it day and night, and I feel that I have failed to live up to the expectations of my father and mother."
"My son has the title of crown prince. I am here today to ask my father to abolish my title of crown prince!" Li Chengqian knelt on the ground and said to the two of them.
"What are you talking about, Qian'er? Get up quickly!" Empress Changsun had a look of displeasure on her face.
The position of prince is extremely respected.
Doesn’t it mean that it will be abolished?
Li Shimin frowned and looked at Li Chengqian. He knew that things were not as simple as Li Chengqian said on the surface.
Li Chengqian has been the prince for seventeen years, and he already regards his position as prince more important than his own life.
How could he say that he would abolish his position as prince?
"Mother, there are rumors outside that Zhao Chen is the son of my father and you..."
"Presumptuous!" Empress Changsun immediately slapped her palm on the table.
Li Chengqian trembled all over.
This was the first time he saw Queen Changsun looking so angry.
"Who said that?" Queen Changsun and Li Chengqian asked coldly.
"Everyone is saying, many veterans said that when they saw Zhao Chen for the first time, it was as if they saw their father when he was young." Li Chengqian whispered back.
He has been thinking about it for a long time these days.
We must get accurate information from the emperor and empress, whether Zhao Chen is the son of the emperor and empress.
Li Chengqian didn't want the position of prince that he longed for to be suddenly snatched away by Zhao Chen one day.
"Brother, you feel the same way!" Empress Changsun looked at Changsun Wuji, who was standing aside and had never spoken a word, and said coldly.
"I don't dare!" Changsun Wuji said, cupping his hands.
He said he didn't dare, but without his instigation, Li Chengqian would have had the courage to come over and ask them directly about their situation.
"Father, I know that I am not as good as Zhao Chen in terms of ability or popularity. If Zhao Chen is really your son, I am willing to abdicate in favor of someone worthy of him." Li Chengqian gritted his teeth, tears streaming down his face.
Li Shimin looked at the two people in front of him with a cold face.
I'm afraid there is no way to fix this matter today.
Since Li Chengqian has been forced to question him, he must have some evidence.
Moreover, he probably won’t give up.
"Changsun Wuji, when you were vaccinated against cowpox a few days ago, you took my and Zhao Chen's blood, right!" Li Shimin looked at Changsun Wuji with cold eyes.
"I deserve to die, but this matter is related to the Tang Dynasty. I know I am guilty, but I have to do it!" Changsun Wuji knelt down without hesitation.
The tone of these words did not sound like he deserved to die at all.
Changsun Wuji's idea is very simple.
If Zhao Chen is really the biological son of the emperor and the empress, then it can be basically concluded that Li Chengqian will not be able to hold the position of prince for long.
With Zhao Chen's ability, he is infinitely better than Li Chengqian.
Moreover, many of the descendants of distinguished nobles are now students of Zhao Chen.
Those people will be the mainstay of the Tang Dynasty in the future.
Now it seems that Zhao Chen has no power, but what will happen in a few years when all those students enter the court?
But if Zhao Chen is just the son of the emperor and another woman.
Then Changsun Wuji can rest assured.
The elders and younger ones are in order, Li Chengqian is the legitimate son, and Zhao Chen is a commoner, so no matter how capable he is, he can only succumb to Li Chengqian.
Now, it depends on how the emperor explains his relationship with Zhao Chen!?