Chapter 328 - Cure the Wounded First or Do a Checkup for the Emperor First?

Lin Mengya was filled with suspicions now.

While she was a trance, she thought a lot.

According to the rules, the empress, princesses, princes, and the emperor’s brothers should take care of the emperor at the imperial palace when he was critically ill.

Even if it was unnecessary, the Servants Administration should prepare the coffin and the shroud in advance in case of the sudden death of the emperor. Besides, it was said that such things could expel the bad luck from the patient.

Moreover, once the emperor died, the Crown Prince would succeed to the throne rightfully, so he had no reason to hide the news from others that the emperor was dying or to not even prepare for the funeral.

There had to be some skeletons in the closet!

However, Lin Mengya and the others could not find any clue now.

“But I found something strange,” Yu Qiang said with a frown.

Seeing Lin Mengya’s serious look, he remembered a detail from that night.

“His Majesty is a man of martial arts, so his breath should be vigorous. However, when I entered his resting palace that night, I found that although he breathed weakly, his pulse was still strong.”

Lin Mengya’s eyes glistened instantly at Yu Qiang’s words.

Most people who were chronically ill were actually very weak even though they still looked strong.

For example, some people were ruddy-cheeked, but their physical condition was very poor. Although they couldn’t feel their weakness, if they walked a little more than usual, they would continuously sweat.

However, the emperor’s situation was the opposite of theirs. Although he looked frail, he actually was not that weak.

This meant that someone had intentionally made the emperor look like he was dying, like a candle that would go out at any time in the wind.

But if they could figure out this person’s intention, everything would be clear.

Somehow, Lin Mengya had a hunch.

The emperor lying in the resting palace might not be... no, absolutely was not a puppet at the mercy of others as she had imagined.

“Forget it. Anyway, I’ll see His Majesty tomorrow. Maybe I can find some clues then.” “But Uncle Yu, what are you going to do? Since those people want to get rid of you, if you still stay in the imperial palace, you may be framed by them.”

Lin Mengya looked at Yu Qiang worriedly. She didn’t want to see this man who had given everything for the Jin State being set up.

If she asked Long Tianyu for help, Yu Qiang might be able to leave the imperial palace safely.

Living outside of the imperial palace might be no better than inside, but anyway, it would be much safer.

However, Yu Qiang shook his head calmly. He had his own plan.

“Princess Yu, thank you for your kindness, but the people of our Yu family never back down. My buddies and I vowed to live and die on the battlefield together, but finally, I fled the battlefield! My niece, for my sake, please take good care of yourself. Those people can’t decide everything of the imperial palace. I was framed tonight, but don’t worry, I’ll be more cautious in the future.”

Lin Mengya still did not feel assured, but Yu Qiang was more strong-minded and stubborn than she had imagined.

Therefore, Lin Mengya could only nod helplessly.

After all, Uncle Yu had worked in the imperial palace for years, so he had to have something up his sleeve.

“Dawn is coming. My niece, do remember what I will say next—everyone in the imperial palace has two faces and two hearts, so you must think it over before doing anything. After all, you’re the hope of both the Lin family and Prince Yu’s Mansion.”

Clearly, Yu Qiang was hinting at something.

Lin Mengya nodded seriously. Even if Yu Qiang hadn’t warned her, she was clear about it.

She looked to the east and found that it was getting brighter outside.

The people in the room were all a little uneasy.

However, no matter what had happened last night, as long as the darkness was gone and the brightness was coming, they had to put on a relaxed look to embrace the new day.

“Master, you stayed up all night. Are you okay to go to the Court of Imperial Physicians so early?” Baisu asked Lin Mengya anxiously on their way to the Court of Imperial Physicians.

Lin Mengya reached out her fair index fingers and massaged her temples with a yawn. She then shook her head and answered, “Don’t worry. I guess I’m not the only one who didn’t sleep last night. By the way, don’t talk about anything that happened last night in front of people. If someone tests you, just tell him that we slept like a log last night and heard nothing.”

Baisu nodded. She knew that she should be tight-lipped even without Lin Mengya’s reminder.

Having been in the imperial palace for such a long time, even if she were an idiot, she knew that it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble.

What’s more, it was at such a sensitive time.

She had served her master for a long time, so she knew better than anyone else that how much effort her master had spent to get where she was.

And she knew how much those people behind her master had sacrificed to get her master to come to the imperial palace to cure the emperor.

Therefore, she had to be extremely careful today.

At the end of the path they took was the Court of Imperial Physicians.

Unlike usual, the Court of Imperial Physicians was filled with people today. As soon as Lin Mengya walked in, she saw many medical apprentices running in and out of the room with medicine chests in their hands.

“Excuse me, but was there an accident in the imperial palace? Why are you so busy?”

Under Lin Mengya’s hinting, Baisu stopped an apprentice and asked him, as if she knew nothing about what had happened.

The apprentice was impatient, but when he saw Baisu, he answered respectfully with a flattering smile.

“Miss, the Servants Administration caught fire last night for no reason. Because the wind was strong and it was midnight, many servants were injured. The Court of Imperial Physicians has been so busy since last night. Miss, you can ask someone else if you want to know more information. I have something important to handle and I can’t talk to you anymore.”

To avoid preventing him from saving lives, Baisu nodded and let the apprentice go.

Lin Mengya exchanged glances with Baisu with a frown and then walked into the Court of Imperial Physicians slowly.

Su Tong and He Tian were busy dispensing medicine to cure the wounded while Jiang Kai was arranging the work.

Obviously, a lot of people had gotten injured in the fire last night. As soon as Lin Mengya walked in, she smelled burnt skin and medicinal material.

Baisu could not help frowning, but Lin Mengya stayed calm, as if she hadn’t seen those burnt people.

After passing by many of the wounded, they came to Su Tong.

“Princess Yu, a fire broke out last night, and I’m afraid that I have to check on His Majesty later. I don’t want to postpone His Majesty’s physical checkup, but you know, if these wounded can’t be cured in time, many of them will die. His Majesty has always been kind to the servants, so I believe that he would agree to have us treat the wounded first. What do you think about this?”

Su Tong seemed to be in a dilemma. However, Lin Mengya knew that this old fox was trying to shift the blame onto her in the name of curing the wounded.

If she agreed, Su Tong would tell the others that Princess Yu permitted them to not do the checkup on the emperor.

Then if anything bad happened to the emperor, she would be condemned throughout the ages.

However, if she insisted on asking the physicians to do the checkup for the emperor, these wounded might die due to delayed medical treatment.

Then the others would accuse her of not saving people’s lives.

Su Tong was so cunning and he had plotted everything. No matter how Lin Mengya chose, he would reap the benefit. However, unfortunately for him, his opponent was Lin Mengya, who would not be so easily fooled.

Frowning slightly, Lin Mengya seemed to have a hard time in making the decision.

Su Tong was not in a hurry, but stood in front of her respectfully, as if he would follow every word she said.

After hesitating for a while, Lin Mengya opened her mouth.

“You’re right, Doctor Su. We should save these people’s lives as soon as possible, but His Majesty’s health matters to the whole country. I’m only a young woman. How can I make such a critical decision? I think it will be better to discuss with the ministers during the morning session.”

Su Tong seemed to have expected Lin Mengya to say so.

He immediately put on a look of great anxiety, as if he was at loss.

“But—these people’s injuries are serious and they can’t wait any longer. Princess Yu, yes, as you said, His Majesty’s health is so important. We have to make preparations in advance before we do the checkup for him. You’re the most distinguished person in the whole Court of Imperial Physicians and you’re as decisive as a man. I have no idea what to do now, so Princess Yu, please make a decision for me!”

Su Tong’s words immediately aroused numerous approvals.

Now all the people were buzzing to have Lin Mengya make the decision.

Sneering inwardly, Lin Mengya’s brows knitted more tightly.

She bit her lip slightly and everyone could tell that Princess Yu was also in a dilemma.

“Well, it seems I have no other choice. I’ll take the responsibility. Doctor Su, since you want me to make the decision, will you follow my words?”

As Lin Mengya had taken the bait, of course Su Tong would grant all of her demands. He nodded firmly without any hesitation.

“Everyone in the Court of Imperial Physicians will follow your lead. Princess Yu, please do me this favor.”

Instantly, all the people shifted their gaze to Lin Mengya.

With a faint smile, Lin Mengya said in a soft voice, “Okay. Let’s split up into two groups. You guys stay here to cure the wounded, and I’ll bring a few imperial physicians to do the checkup for His Majesty. Doctor Su, don’t worry. His Majesty is in stable condition, and I’m just going to do a regular checkup for him. If there is anything wrong, I’ll ask people to report to you immediately. What do you think about it?”

Su Tong froze for a moment.

He didn’t expect that Lin Mengya would come up with a plan to split up into two groups.

Moreover, what she said made him somewhat unable to refute it.

Because except for the senior imperial physicians who would do checkups for the emperor at set intervals, there were imperial physicians on duty by the emperor’s side as well.