ebookland Chapter 189 Emperor Kang Sheng is Critically Ill
Chapter 189 Emperor Kang Sheng is Critically Ill
After the incident of Crown Prince Liu Shengrong's attempt to seize power, Crown Prince Liu Shengrong fell ill immediately after being assassinated.
Liu Shengxu guarded the Longkun Palace all night.
As dawn broke, Eunuch Liu entered the inner room to check on Emperor Kang Sheng's condition, waking Liu Shengxu, who had accidentally fallen asleep.
When Liu Shengxu realized he had accidentally fallen asleep, he was so frightened that he rushed over to check if Emperor Kang Sheng was acting strangely.
Just as he approached, he discovered that Emperor Kang Sheng was slowly waking up.
"Imperial Physician Li, Imperial Physician Li, come quickly! My father has woken up!" Liu Shengxu shouted in surprise.
Physician Li rushed in from the outer room and immediately examined Emperor Kang Sheng's body.
After examining him and taking his pulse, Physician Li's face grew paler and paler, and his lips began to tremble: "Why is this happening? Why is this happening? It wasn't this serious last night."
Liu Shengxu and Eunuch Liu were greatly alarmed when they heard what Physician Li said.
"Imperial Physician Li, what's wrong?" Liu Shengxu asked anxiously, looking at the weakened Emperor Kang Sheng.
Then she stepped forward to help Emperor Kang Sheng up and asked softly, "Father, how are you feeling?"
Just as Emperor Kang Sheng was about to say something, he suddenly coughed incessantly and then spat out a mouthful of blood, which landed directly on Liu Shengxu and stained his clothes red.
"Father..." Liu Shengxu was terrified.
Physician Li rushed forward and helped Emperor Kang Sheng lie down on the bed, then quickly took his pulse.
Just then, a woman stumbled in from outside; it was Consort Xiao.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, how are you?" Consort Xiao anxiously tried to rush to the dragon bed to see Emperor Kang Sheng, her haggard face filled with sorrow.
"Mother, don't be too sad. With Imperial Physician Li here, Father will definitely be alright," Liu Shengxu comforted the heartbroken Consort Xiao, embracing her.
"Xu'er, your father will definitely be alright, right?" Consort Xiao asked, holding her son's hand tightly.
It was as if she was seeking an answer that would put her mind at ease.
Liu Shengxu simply held Consort Xiao tightly, trying to offer her some comfort.
Physician Li finally finished taking the pulse, but the result of the pulse diagnosis startled him.
"Imperial Physician Jiang, Imperial Physician Qin, please come and take a look. I'm afraid my diagnosis might be inaccurate," Imperial Physician Li said, his lips trembling.
When Physician Jiang and Physician Qin heard that they were called to examine Emperor Kang Sheng, they became even more nervous. After all, Physician Li was the best physician among them besides the head physician. If even Physician Li felt powerless to treat the illness, then they were even less capable of treating it.
Physician Jiang and Physician Qin also stepped forward cautiously to examine Emperor Kang Sheng in turn. After the examination, they both looked grief-stricken and helpless.
"Imperial Physician Jiang, Imperial Physician Qin, how is His Majesty?" Consort Xiao asked anxiously.
The three retreated to the dragon bed and knelt down, without saying a word.
Upon seeing this, Consort Xiao's legs went weak and she collapsed into Liu Shengxu's arms. Although she wanted to burst into tears, she held back for fear of causing panic, thinking of the group of concubines and Emperor Kangsheng's children kneeling outside the Longkun Palace.
"Xu'er, help your mother to your father's side," Consort Xiao said weakly.
Liu Shengxu helped Consort Xiao to the dragon bed, where she finally dared to sob aloud.
"Keep your mouths shut, or I'll have your entire clan buried with you," Liu Shengxu threatened the three imperial physicians.
The three imperial physicians dared not raise their heads, but replied tremblingly, "Your Highness, please rest assured, we will keep our mouths shut."
"Eunuch Liu, please have the three imperial physicians wait here. No one is allowed to leave until the Emperor's condition stabilizes. Get up!" Liu Shengxu instructed.
"This old servant obeys the order," Eunuch Liu replied.
The imperial physicians had no choice but to quietly wait in the main hall.
Consort Xiao approached Emperor Kangsheng, looked at his pale face, and wept bitterly, her tears falling onto his hands, chest, and even his face.
Emperor Kang Sheng looked at the little woman crying so sadly and wanted to wipe away her tears with his hand, but he seemed powerless because his hand felt as heavy as a thousand pounds and he could not lift it.
"Qian'er, don't... don't cry," Emperor Kang Sheng said weakly.
Consort Xiao clung to Emperor Kangsheng's arm, still sobbing uncontrollably.
Just as Emperor Kang Sheng was about to say something more, he suddenly felt his blood surging. He rushed to the bedside and spat out another mouthful of blood.
"Your Majesty, please don't frighten me..." Consort Xiao was so frightened that she quickly hugged Emperor Kang Sheng and cried softly.
Seeing this, Liu Shengxu quickly stepped forward to support Emperor Kang Sheng and asked anxiously, "Father, how are you feeling?"
Before Emperor Kang Sheng could speak, he fainted.
While supporting Emperor Kang Sheng, Liu Shengxu growled, "Imperial Physician, why aren't you here yet?"
Upon hearing the noise, Imperial Physician Li rushed from the main hall to the inner chamber. Seeing Emperor Kang Sheng unconscious, he immediately stepped forward to take his pulse.
"Your Highness, Third Prince, His Majesty...he...is extremely weak. I...I'm afraid I'm truly powerless to help," Physician Li said, trembling.
"What did you say?"
"What did you say?"
Liu Shengxu and Consort Xiao exclaimed in surprise at the same time.
"Your Highness, I have done my best." After saying this, Imperial Physician Li knelt down on the ground again.
Upon hearing this news, Consort Xiao became so anxious that she fainted.
"Mother Consort..." Liu Shengxu almost lost his grip on Consort Xiao, but fortunately, Eunuch Liu, who was standing nearby, caught her in time.
Liu Shengxu carried Consort Xiao to a soft couch and laid her down. After covering her with a blanket, he had her personal maid take care of her.
"Imperial Physician Li, Imperial Physician Jiang, Imperial Physician Qin, please take care of my father for now," Liu Shengxu said calmly.
Physician Jiang and Physician Qin, who had just heard the commotion inside, came in and immediately went to check on Emperor Kang Sheng's current physical condition.
"Eunuch Liu, please keep an eye on Father Emperor. I'll be back in a little while," Liu Shengxu instructed Eunuch Liu.
"Yes, Third Prince, you must find a way to save the Emperor!" Eunuch Liu said with a sorrowful expression.
Liu Shengxu walked to the side hall, avoiding everyone's gaze, took out his phone, and dialed Ruan Mumu's number.
"Your Highness, what is the situation in the palace now...?" Ruan Mumu asked.
Liu Shengxu quickly interrupted her question, his voice trembling with tears, "Girl, hurry, come quickly, come quickly to save my father, he's dying..."
"What?" Ruan Mumu was shocked when she heard the news. "Is your father's condition very serious?"
"Yes, come quickly, as fast as you can. The imperial physician just said he couldn't do anything. I know you have a way, you must have a way to save my father. Please come quickly," Liu Shengxu pleaded urgently.