Emperor's sickness

Chapter 4: Taking care of Emperor Wei Yun

A few days had passed since the banquet was held. The imperial officials were in chaos. The Emperor was sick with measles. Early morning, the Empress instructed Rú xuān to come with her to take care of the Emperor. The Emperor was placed far from the palace.

Arriving at the place where the Emperor was held, they were met with four wifes of the Emperor; (Noble Consort Wei, Consort Xi, Imperial Concubine Yi, Noble Lady Zen) "Greetings, Empress," they bowed slightly. "How is the Emperor?" asked Noble Consort Wei (the Emperor favourite). "The Emperor is fine, just the flu," said the Empress. "Then we will take our leave," said Imperial Concubine Yi.

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The Empress spent two whole nights taking care of the Emperor. Today was Rú xuān turn. Rú xuān was busy washing the Emperor clothes when her name was called by one of the eunuch. "Rú xuān, please help us put on some aloe vera ointment for the Emperor.  The Emperor wouldn't let anyone touch him, but you." "The maid is coming," said Rú xuān. Walking inside, the eunuch hand over the aloe vera ointment medicine cup. She hesitated for a bit. "Are you doing or what?" asked the Emperor. She opened the medicine cup and put some on her finger, and placed it on the Emperor back, rubbing it in. She blows on the medicine. Suddenly, her arm was grabbed by the Emperor. "It's fine, you can go," said the Emperor in a deeper voice.

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The next day, the emperor was still sick. The Empress was trying to calm him down and make him stop scratching the measles."Emperor must not scratch it will get worse," said the Empress. "Where is that Rú xuān?" Before Rú xuān could go in the  medical investigar whisper something in her ear. She was in shock what the imperial doctor told her to do. If it could help the Emperor, she would gladly give up her head. The Emperor was walking up and down, scratching his back while the Empress and eunuch trying to stop him. "If you keep doing so, crusts will form, and they will crack Emperor."said the Empress. "Rú xuān, come her."said the Emperor. Coming inside, the Empress told her to come here now. The Emperor itches all over. "So very itchy," said the Emperor. "Empress  aloe vera ointment can't treat this. Medical investigator Zhang said the Emperor must meditate to heal and shouldn't be impatient. "Tell him and come and try it!" said the Emperor. Before she could, the Emperor accidentally pushed the Empress, and she fell toward the ground. "Empress, Empress," yelled Rú xuān Standing up Rú xuān started yelling. "Emperor with you venting your anger at others like that,  is that the proper action for a wise ruler?" In shock, the Emperor asked. "What did you say?" "The Consorts and Concubines in the palace knows that you are sick and have been talking about this, but their feet seem to be on fire. They walked away faster than anyone else. The Empress is the only one who hasn't been changing her clothes and sleeping, to take care of you day and night. But Emperor indiscriminately adds pain on others! Isn't too much overboard?" said Rú xuān. "Empress, this is your slave! said the Emperor. "Rú xuān, are you crazy? How dare you speak to the emperor this way? Retreat, " said the Empress. "I didn't say anything wrong. Ever since Noble Consort Wei has been reinstated. Emperor rewards have been flowing like water into her palace, " said Rú xuān "Shut up," said the Empress. "Speak! I want to hear speak!" said the Emperor. "Everyone is saying the the Emperor suddenly resolved and prohibition of Noble Consort Wei to give consideration to governor Wei yun of Zhili, " said Rú xuān "You really know a lot. You know everything about the matters in the Imperial Court, " said the Emperor. "Rú xuān" yelled the Empress, coming near her holding her arm. Rú xuān light squeeze the Empress arm and let it  go. " Since Emperor wants to listen naturally, I dare speak. Empress and Eunuch Lee because of righteous deed of a subject, Emperor thinks it's worthwhile to do his best to pamper Noble Consort Wei. As a respectable ruler of a country, he's carefully humouring a woman. What's the difference from a woman from a brothel who humours a man then? Forbidden brothel has become a brothel for songs and dances. Emperor has become the most popular woman there. Emperor only knows how to pamper women. Emperor, can't you see how well the Empress has treated you. Emperor is furious. It's because I'm right. Forget it if you betrayed yourself to others. Why are you losing your temper at others? If we talk grandly , it's for the country and people. If we talk otherwise, it's just to benefit from others. Rú xuān started laughing, saying the following: "A distinguished Emperor... has actually become a renowned beauty that can overturn a nation!"

The emperor suddenly spit out blood. "Emperor,Emperor," said the Empress. Coming in was the imperial doctor. "Commoner Doctor Ye greets the Emperor. Congratulations, Emperor. Emperor will recover from your illness now." "I spoke nonsense in an arrogant manner for the sake of healing Emperor illness. Emperor and Empress, please forgive me. I know you are furious when you see me now. I won't dare to be any eyesore here. I will retreat immediately. Emperor, you must recuperate and recover soon." said Rú xuān

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The Emperor Wei Yun was still angry towards Rú xuān. "Where is that Rú xuān?" asked the Emperor towards Eunuch Lee. "Emperor, she came down with the measles she went back to the palace,Commoner Doctor Ye is taking care of her," said Eunuch Lee. Both the Emperor and Empress went back to the palace. They were having tea in the Empress chambers. Before the Emperor left, he voice out him thoughts. "You should get rid of that Rú xuān" said the Emperor.  "But she is different. Only she is different, " said the Empress. "She doesn't obey the rules," said the Emperor. "But...she is being herself. Rú xuān is Rú xuān.

said the Empress. "You will never allow me to hurt her" said the Emperor. Without any answer, she just bowed down.