Chapter 20

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Author: Xiao Yao

Chapter 19 – Title – Chapter 21

Hearing His Seventh Highness begging, Hui Ming’s eyes widened in surprise, His Royal Highness spoke very little, even when he was with her in the previous life, he usually just stayed quiet, and when Hui Ming would send his tea and meals, he only accepted them using his actions, although Hui Ming had always known that His Little Royal Highness’ mind was in fact clear and calm, and he was just incapable of revealing it, that’s why everyone thought he was a fool.

Yet in her last life, though she tried all kinds of methods, she had never succeeded in getting the Little Highness to talk to her, and even more so, to proactively ask for help from a “stranger” like her. Please read at insidethemirror translations. DO NOT REPOST.

In just less than two years, without Wang-momo, the condition of His Little Highness became so severe?

Although her thoughts were in a complicated mix, but in fact it was only something momentary, and Hui Ming immediately nodded, responding to the plea of His Seventh Highness, after having brushed the quilt on the bed that had been used for quite a time, and was already a bit dirty, she turned around and took the white fox fur that she brought and covered Wang-momo’s body, then she placed the quilt on top. Knowing the situation of His Seventh Highness, she knew that she couldn’t ask him anything, so she searched the house by herself and found a half basket of charcoal, then she lit the brazier and put it in front of the bed, after that she took out her handkerchief, soaked it in the cold-water basin in the house, wrung it and put it on Wang-momo’s forehead.

Having done all this, Hui Ming touched her pouch, then went out to find the old steward, and asked him to bring some hot water and ginger soup.

Because she was coming to the Hall of Calm Fragrance, she had brought a few pieces of silver just in case, but if it was for the long-term, she feared that it would not be enough, not to mention, His Little Highness did not even have anyone useful by his side, with Wang-momo in such a situation, even if there were silver, no one could take care of her, after all, she herself also still had errands to do in the Hall of Heavenly Virtue, how could she have time to look after her?

That’s right, His Seventh Highness also needed someone to take care of him, so Hui Ming turned her head to look at the little ball at the corner of the bed, and tried to call out to him again, but His Seventh Highness’ hands holding the Buddhist beads were still slightly trembling, hence Hui Ming didn’t know if he understood what she said, as there was no response from him after having heard her words, and his body withdrew even more.

Upon seeing this, Hui Ming no longer persisted, and according to the experience in her previous life, she just treated it like he did not exist, then she turned around and changed the handkerchief on Wang-momo’s forehead, waiting for the hot water to be delivered, then tried to get her to drink some of the hot water.

But the result was not very good Wang-momo’s mouth were tightly closed, and trying to feed her with the bowl of hot water, caused half of the water to be poured out, her body temperature also didn’t decrease, and the hotness of her breath made Hui Ming feel a little bit apprehensive.

No, this illness cannot be overcome by oneself, according to the rules of the palace, there were exceptions for when the esteemed Masters falls ill and an imperial physician could be called, but for the servants it was absolutely impossible, it could only be for the those somewhat decent Masters who would invite a female physician to take a look, but with the Hall of Calm Fragrance being unfavored, this room was too dirty to decoct medicinal herbs, she could only find the steward in charge to get a token, then go to the pharmacy to get some readily available pills.

But with Wang-momo’s present condition, can a few medicinal pills cure her better?

It just so happened that the steward had come back to deliver the ginger soup, so Hui Ming took the leftover money together with the pair of twisted silk thread bracelets on her wrist and stuffed it in his hands: “I’ll trouble you to take care of her first, and I’ll go get a female physician to come and have a look.”

The old steward who was guarding the door looked down at her stunned: “You can invite a female physician to come?”

Speaking of this, Hui Ming also lowered her head: “I’ll try…”

Calling for a female physician was really something that she could only try, because she was just a no rank little palace servant, she was not qualified, and in line with the established standard rule, it was needed for the respective administrative division to make a report, or at the very least for an eight-grade senior eunuch or a high ranking female public official to make a report, then only after verifying the state of the person’s condition, could they issue a token to call a female physician into the palace for a consultation, naturally, this matter also depended on the person that went, if it was a favored important servant, it would naturally be simple, but towards those with ranks that weren’t worth mentioning, those that completely lacked the resources to offer gifts in order to win any favor, this “unlucky” matter of summoning a female physician, the less it was spoken about the better.

The old steward had stayed in the palace all his life, and needless to say he had been particularly selected, so hearing her words, he understood and made a clear sigh, he merely accepted the few pieces of silver, and pushed the pair of bracelets back to her: “I am also acquainted with Wang-momo, it’s not worth anything, you keep this bracelet, go on your way then.”

Hui Ming heaved a sigh of relief, and also did not insist, but before leaving, she turned her head and specifically said: “Oh by the way, regarding His Seventh Royal Highness, you don’t need to disturb him, just put his meal and hot water on the small table, he will eat by himself when he gets hungry.”

After that, even though she saw the old steward fail to understand what she said but still nodded, Hui Ming tightened her mantle and walked out of the room from the side.

By simply seeing the rustling snow outside, Hui Ming nevertheless got momentarily caught up in a period of hesitation, if she wanted to ask for a female physician, it would be quicker to go and directly find Su-gonggong, though if it was possible, she naturally didn’t want to trouble Su-gonggong, but—

If she wanted to save her, according to the rules, to invite a female physician for Wang-momo, she should first go to the steward in Imperial Concubine Kang’s palace to report, and since having lived again, she naturally knew who the young steward in Imperial Concubine Kang’s palace was, that person flattered his superiors and stepped on his subordinates, a greedy creature, and with her assets, even if she cleaned out those that she had saved every month and have accumulated for many years, whether she could succeed with this, the chance was only fifty-fifty, after that, for the female physician to diagnose her pulse and prescribe the medicine to treat her illness, there were still more things that would inevitably needed bribes for, furthermore even if the young steward agreed, it was not certain whether the senior steward above would be willing to agree, not to mention that taking Wang-momo’s current situation, she was afraid that she really couldn’t wait for such forestalling and prevarications.

Of course, if the young steward was well-informed and had heard that she was “sharing food” with Su-gonggong, he would naturally consider Su-gonggong’s face and handle the matter adequately, so that he could seize the opportunity to stay in Su-gonggong’s good grace, it’s just that slyly inquiring about while using Su-gonggong’s name to lie to herself and others, behaving by unfairly taking advantage of one’s superior to deceive those that were on a lower position, wouldn’t that be more hateful? Please read at insidethemirror translations. DO NOT REPOST.

Instead of doing this, it was really better to just bluntly ask, regardless of whether Su-gonggong would agree or not, she just had to try her best!

After figuring it out, Hui Ming didn’t hesitate anymore, she slightly clutched her palms together, then hurriedly walked towards the Hall of Heavenly Virtue, though at this hour, the morning court may not necessarily be done yet, and if there was an important matter to discuss, His Majesty would keep the ministers to discuss, so Su-gonggong would also be alongside to attend upon him, and even more so wouldn’t be allowed to leave.

Fortunately, Yuan Bao remained in the Hall of Heavenly Virtue, and since Hui Ming was not on duty today, when she didn’t see him inside, she had no other choice but to search for Yuan Bao, to ask him for help in informing her as soon as Su-gonggong had returned.

Seeing Yuan Bao agree in response she then turned and left, although she knew it wouldn’t be in just a short amount of time, Hui Ming was anxious and couldn’t sit still, so after waiting for a while, she initially went to the only road from the Hall of Supreme Harmony that led back to the Hall of Heavenly Virtue, thinking that if His Majesty came back, she would be able to see it first.

Who knew that Hui Ming didn’t have to wait for His Majesty at the mouth of the road, but actually for one person alone, Su Jin, who was hurriedly walking back.

“Su-gonggong!” Hui Ming called out from a distance, and then walked up to greet him.

Su Jin’s footsteps paused, and perhaps due to him walking rapidly, so when he spoke, he was slightly out of breath, but his expression was still very calm: “Don’t panic, what happened?”

Seeing Su-gonggong, although Hui Ming was unaware of it, but her heart felt relieved in an instant, then after settling her mind, she describe Wang-momo’s situation in the Hall of Calm Fragrance, telling him the circumstances one by one, then finally with a solemn obeisance she begged: “I shouldn’t have inconvenienced Gonggong, but, Wang-momo,” Hui Ming said, then paused, although she didn’t want to deceive, but because she really couldn’t find a suitable reason to properly explain why she went to the Hall of Calm Fragrance and save a total stranger’s life, she nevertheless continued to speak: “Wang-momo is an elder I’ve known for many years, her life is close to death, and I really cannot just ignore it.”

Hearing her last few words, Su Jin’s serene complexion was slightly shaken, and he lowered his eyes slightly, as if wanting to say something, but after hesitating for a moment, he just yielded and took out his own chief eunuch’s waist tag: “In the palace of Imperial Concubine Kang, Zheng Ge Guang is the person in charge, you take my token, and ask Yuan Bao to accompany you, then go to the Palace Affairs Office to look for him and make arrangements.”

“Thank you very much, Gonggong!” Hui Ming was eager to save that person, so after thanking him, she immediately turned and hurried away, but did not notice Su Jin who stood behind, slightly grasping the ruyi knot, and looking at her back with complicated eyes.

Calling a female physician and saving people, these were just trivial things for Su Jin, but… from the Palace Affairs Office, to the Bureau of Administration, having secretly watched her for five years, he knew very clearly without exceptions all the palace maids she was close with, and there was no mistake—

Among them, there was no such Wang-momo. Please read at insidethemirror translations. DO NOT REPOST.

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Chapter 19 – Title – Chapter 21

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