dognovel Chapter 185 Missed
Chapter 185 Missed
Throughout the journey, both Li Qingfeng and Feng Quji were preoccupied and unable to muster the slightest interest in speaking. Feng Quji had initially thought that persuading the physician would be an easy task, but he hadn't expected it to end in failure. The thought that he had not only failed to complete his mission but had also botched things filled him with anxiety: what if the King was angered and punished him? These thoughts flooded his mind, making Feng Quji increasingly agitated and restless; he had no time or inclination to speak.
Looking at Li Qingfeng walking behind, he too was filled with bitterness. He knew that if he were to bear the King's wrath alone, that would be one thing, but if the inability to build a medical school delayed the King's grand plan to establish an academy, the consequences would be unimaginable! Therefore, Li Qingfeng racked his brains the entire way, desperately trying to figure out how to tactfully explain the reason for the inability to build a medical school to the King when they met later. For this reason, he too remained silent, his lips tightly pressed together.
And so, the two walked silently and solemnly towards the outside of Zhangtai Palace.
Upon seeing the two appear before him, the guard at the gate was momentarily stunned, a look of surprise on his face. But only for a second, he quickly regained his composure, turned and rushed into the palace, preparing to report the situation to the King of Qin.
When the King of Qin, who was handling state affairs, heard that Feng Quji and Li Qingfeng were requesting an audience together, a hint of surprise flashed in his usually calm eyes. However, he quickly seemed to realize something and pondered to himself: "Could there be some change in the matter of the physicians?" Thinking of this, the King of Qin's face gradually darkened, and his previously pleasant mood was instantly shrouded in gloom.
"Alright, let them in," the King of Qin waved his hand, his voice low and somber. The guard bowed in agreement and quickly left the hall to relay the message.
Before long, Feng Quji and Li Qingfeng walked steadily into Zhangtai Palace. Upon entering, they both knelt and bowed, shouting in unison, "Your subjects pay homage to Your Majesty!"
The King of Qin gestured for them to rise and stand, then asked, "Hmm, what brings you all here together?"
Feng Quji stepped forward slightly and respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, I was ordered by you to seek out Imperial Physician Li to discuss the establishment of a medical academy. However, I encountered some unexpected obstacles in the process. As for the specific details, I request Imperial Physician Li to explain them to Your Majesty in detail." After speaking, Feng Quji stepped aside and turned his gaze to Li Qingfeng, who was standing beside him.
Following Feng Quji's gaze, the King of Qin looked at Li Qingfeng and said calmly, "Since that's the case, then you shall tell the story."
Li Qingfeng dared not delay. He quickly stepped forward, cleared his throat, and began to methodically reorganize and refine what he had previously said to Feng Quji before recounting it to the King of Qin. As Li Qingfeng's narration deepened, the King of Qin's brows furrowed more and more, and his head unconsciously lowered as he fell into deep thought. Clearly, even someone as wise as the King of Qin was finding it difficult to devise a perfect solution to the current problems.
The King of Qin frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Go, quickly summon Jiayang to me." His voice was deep and authoritative, and no one dared to be negligent in the slightest.
Upon hearing the order, Fu De, who was standing behind the King of Qin, immediately replied respectfully, "Yes!" and then ran away like the wind.
Fude rushed to Zhangtai Palace, but when he arrived, he received unexpected news—Princess Jiayang was still at the estate and had not returned. This sudden situation caught Fude off guard, but thinking of the Qin King's serious expression, he gritted his teeth and quickly made a decision.
Fude beckoned to a young eunuch and solemnly instructed him, "Take my token and go to the estate immediately. Ask Princess Jiayang to return to the palace as soon as possible." Upon hearing this, the young eunuch's face lit up with joy. His hands trembled as he took the token from Fude and then ran off like an arrow.
Fu De rushed back to Zhangtai Palace to report to the King of Qin. The King of Qin's sharp eyes swept across the front of the palace. Seeing that only Fu De had returned and Ying Wuyou was nowhere to be seen, he frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice, "Where is Jiayang?"
Fu De hurriedly stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and replied, "Your Majesty, Princess Jiayang is still at the estate and has not yet returned to the palace. I have already sent someone with a token to invite her."
Upon hearing this, the King of Qin nodded slightly, indicating that he was aware of the matter. Seeing the King of Qin's expression, Fude knew that his task was completed, and he jogged back to his position.
The King of Qin then said slowly to Feng Quji and Li Qingfeng, "In that case, you may leave for now. We will discuss this again after court tomorrow." Feng Quji and Li Qingfeng replied in unison, "We take our leave." With that, the two slowly turned around and left the Zhangtai Hall.
After leaving Zhangtai Palace, Feng Quji and Li Qingfeng finally let out a long sigh of relief, as if they had just been freed from a tense atmosphere. They looked at each other, a hint of relief in their eyes.
Over the past year, the king's temper has indeed improved considerably, and he no longer loses his temper as easily as before. Although the thorny issue has not yet been completely resolved, at least the risk of being scolded and punished has been temporarily avoided, which has greatly relieved Feng Quji and Li Changqing.
However, in this seemingly peaceful moment, a small misunderstanding quietly occurred. Ying Wuyou narrowly missed the person Fude had specially sent to find her! When Ying Wuyou rushed to Zhangtai Palace, the eunuch Fude had dispatched was still on his way.
As soon as Ying Wuyou stepped into Chaohua Palace, she heard Cui'er report that Fude had come to see her. As intelligent as she was, she immediately realized that her father must have something important to discuss with her. At this moment, she had no time to think, and without even bothering to change into a more appropriate outfit, Ying Wuyou hurriedly ran towards Zhangtai Hall.
Seeing Ying Wuyou walking briskly towards him from afar, the King of Qin couldn't help but look puzzled and asked, "Weren't you at the estate? How come you suddenly appear here?"
In response to her father's question, Ying Wuyou smiled and replied sweetly, "Father, I missed you, so I came back early."
The King of Qin turned to look at Fu De beside him, only to see that Fu De also looked completely bewildered, clearly astonished by the situation. The King then turned his gaze back to Ying Wuyou and pressed, "Did you encounter anyone on the road who was looking for you?"
Ying Wuyou gently shook his head and answered truthfully, "Your subject has not encountered anyone along the way."
Upon hearing this, Fude understood that the young eunuch had most likely missed his chance with Princess Jiayang. Thinking of this, Fude felt a surge of regret, believing the young eunuch to be utterly foolish and slow-witted, managing to botch such an important task!