#45Your Majesty, I dare to be even bolder!
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Chapter 45 Your Majesty, I Dare to Be Even Bolder
A moment later, Zhao Ying came out, rubbing his eyes in a daze.
"Why is Imperial Father calling for an imperial physician at this hour?"
Shen Yulou said, "Your humble servant has important matters to attend to tomorrow, so I came at this time to diagnose the Imperial Prince."
Zhao Ying said, "You may come in."
Zhao Ying no longer held much hope; Consort Qing had found him many imperial physicians, including some folk doctors, but all were helpless.
After entering the room, Shen Yulou examined Zhao Ying's leg.
If Zhao Ying had already reached adulthood, this leg would have been essentially crippled.
However, he was only twelve years old now and still developing, so there was still a chance.
Shen Yulou examined him for a while and then said,
"I wonder if Your Highness is afraid of pain."
A hint of arrogance appeared on Zhao Ying's face as he said,
"When I was eight, I followed Imperial Father hunting. At ten, I killed a wild dog with my bare hands and was bitten on the arm by a wild dog, but I didn't make a sound. I never knew what fear was."
Shen Yulou nodded and said,
"Your Highness, your leg can be treated."
Zhao Ying instantly became excited. "Really? How will you treat it?"
"I still need to research the specific treatment method. Your Highness just needs to wait for my news."
Zhao Ying excitedly clasped Shen Yulou's hand. "Lord Shen, I'm counting on you!"
Zhao Ying had dreamed of healing his leg, and now Shen Yulou had given him hope, which was like a lifesaver.
On the way back, Tao Hong asked,
"Lord Shen, can the Imperial Prince's leg really be cured?"
Shen Yulou said, "It will be difficult, but there is still some chance."
Tao Hong was utterly shocked.
She had never even seen the kind of illnesses Shen Yulou took on; other imperial physicians were completely helpless, but when it came to Lord Shen, there was always a chance.
After returning to the Wet Nurse Department, Shen Yulou quickly caught up on sleep.
After waking up the next day, Shen Yulou immediately began preparing for anesthesia.
Relatively speaking, anesthesia and disinfection were equally important.
This dynasty already had a rudimentary anesthesia system, with imperial physicians using datura flowers combined with aconite.
However, aconite was highly toxic and could easily put the patient in danger during use.
Therefore, Shen Yulou decided to switch to datura flowers combined with Ligusticum striatum.
The dosage would likely require many trials, and he estimated that today would be spent solving this problem.
Shen Yulou acquired some chickens, ducks, geese, and dogs, and conducted dosage experiments on them.
Shen Yulou was holding a chicken, preparing to administer the medicine, when he suddenly saw Wanrou lurking at the entrance.
"Why are you hiding from me?"
Wanrou shyly emerged from the Wet Nurse Department, not daring to meet Shen Yulou's gaze.
After she was drugged by the Empress last time, she felt somewhat despairing.
Why did she never have a good outcome, no matter which master she followed?
Yet, last time, Shen Yulou brought her back and actually didn't take advantage of her, which made Wanrou look at him with new eyes.
Naturally, she didn't know that Shen Yulou simply hadn't had the opportunity; otherwise, how could he have let go of such a beautiful girl with a large bust?
Wanrou said, "Lord... Lord Shen, can I stay in the Wet Nurse Department?"
Wanrou didn't want to go back to the Empress's side, and she couldn't go back to the Consort's side.
She was now at a dead end; she couldn't possibly go back to work in the Imperial Household Department.
If the Empress or the Consort found out, wouldn't they arrange for her to become a eunuch?
Then she would be completely finished.
Staying in the Wet Nurse Department, although she would always have to face Shen Yulou, was still better than going to the Imperial Household Department.
So, when she saw Shen Yulou, she was a bit nervous, fearing that he would drive her away because of past events.
A mischievous smile appeared on Shen Yulou's face. "Aren't you afraid I'll have ulterior motives towards you?"
Wanrou bit her lip, then knelt on the ground with a thud.
"Lord Shen, Wanrou is willing to go through fire and water for you. Please take me in, Lord Shen."
Shen Yulou said, "You're willing to do anything?"
Wanrou nodded heavily.
She was now at her wit's end, and Shen Yulou's place was her best option.
A mischievous smile appeared on Shen Yulou's face. "Really?"
Wanrou instantly became nervous. When Shen Yulou touched her chest at the Consort's place before, she was already overwhelmed with shame.
What if Shen Yulou made some excessive demands? What should she do?
Just then, Qin Guiru walked out from inside, her expression somewhat displeased as she said,
"Shen Yulou, what do you want Wanrou to do?"
Shen Yulou gave an awkward smile. "Nothing."
"Hmph, you'd best put away your improper thoughts. From now on, Wanrou will stay by my side."
Shen Yulou said, "Lord Qin, what are you saying? My eyes are only for you. From beginning to end, I have only loved you, how could I accommodate other women?
After I deliver the Princess of Yan State's baby this time, I will ask His Majesty for a reward and have him bestow a marriage upon us.
By then, you and Wanrou will both marry over, won't it just be a matter of time?"
Although Qin Guiru was somewhat accustomed to it, Shen Yulou's shamelessness still made her face flush red.
"Pah! Who wants to marry you?"
However, Wanrou's heart sank. If she followed Qin Guiru from now on, and Qin Guiru really married Shen Yulou, wouldn't she also have to marry over?
Wouldn't she eventually become Shen Yulou's woman?
Thinking of this, Wanrou's face also turned as red as a boiled crab.
With just a few casual words, Shen Yulou had made both women blush and feel overwhelmed with shyness.
Qin Guiru also knew a little about anesthesia. After Shen Yulou handed over all the dosages and experimental methods to her, he became a hands-off manager.
It wasn't until evening that the anesthesia dosage was finally tested. Now, everything was ready. After having the Imperial Household Department specially make some suturing needles, the Princess could undergo surgery tomorrow.
In his previous life, Shen Yulou had performed countless C-sections; it was as commonplace as eating and drinking to him.
However, this time, under these conditions, even he wasn't very confident.
Life and death are fated, wealth and honor are in heaven!
Late at night, Shen Yulou got a bowl of noodles from the Imperial Household Department and, carrying a food box, came to Jingyang Palace, the westernmost part of the Imperial Harem.
This was the legendary Cold Palace, the most remote place in the entire imperial palace.
At the entrance of the Cold Palace, there was only one Palace Maid, sitting on the ground leaning against the wall, already asleep.
Shen Yulou, carrying the food box, quietly pushed the door open and walked in.
Upon entering, he saw Consort Qing sitting cross-legged with her back to the door.
He observed the sleeping quarters of Jingyang Palace; it was truly dilapidated.
If this were in modern times, any poverty-stricken rural family would have better conditions than this.
On the table sat a bowl of plain porridge and a bowl of clear water; this was Consort Qing's meal for the day, but it seemed she hadn't touched it at all.
Hearing a sound behind her, Consort Qing turned her head, glanced out of the corner of her eye, and upon realizing it was Shen Yulou, her face suddenly darkened.
"You dog Servant, you still dare to come here?"
Shen Yulou smiled. "Consort Qing, you've only been here for a day, how can you be so haggard?
You were originally a delicate beauty, and now you've become like this. Your humble servant truly feels a bit heartbroken."
Consort Qing narrowed her eyes. "You have such audacity, daring to flirt with This Princess?"
Shen Yulou smiled. "I dare to be even bolder, do you believe me?"