I insist

Chapter 280: Consort Li's Questioning

The palace maid objected, saying, "Her Majesty has summoned you; is Imperial Physician Song planning to disobey?"

Is this some kind of swaggering and showing off under the guise of Consort Li?

Song Miqiu was certainly skilled at reading people, but being subservient to a palace maid was not in her nature.

Looking at the palace maid, he felt a surge of anger: "While I am impartial and do not consider myself to be the best in the Imperial Medical Academy, I will never be subordinate to anyone."

"Even Her Majesty has to show me some respect. How dare you, a mere palace maid, presume to speak to someone from the Imperial Medical Academy? Are you tired of living?"

The palace maid was genuinely startled by Song Miqiu's imposing manner. After all, the imperial physician was far superior to a mere palace maid. Realizing that her earlier words were inappropriate and that she might be held accountable, the palace maid trembled with fear.

"Since Consort Li has invited you, of course you must go. Next time, remember this lesson: don't think that just because your mistress is favored, you can be arrogant. That's your mistress's turn to be favored, not yours. Are you also trying to gain favor, or..."

Song Miqiu was already furious, having been bullied on one side and another, but there was no reason for her to be bullied by a palace maid as well.

The palace maid was so reprimanded by Song Miqiu that she dared not utter a word, though she was furious.

Leading Song Miqiu along the way to the nearby pavilion, Consort Li waved a fan, her slender arms showing no signs of pregnancy despite her gestation. Her eyes were bright and clear, quite different from Consort Lin's.

At first glance, she gives off the impression of being a very kind person, making men trust her unconditionally.

He certainly has a nice face; even if he does something bad, no one will believe him.

"Imperial Physician Song, do you think this lotus flower is beautiful?"

Consort Li didn't directly state her purpose; they just chatted casually.

Looking at the lotus flowers in the distance, Song Miqiu saw emerald green lotus leaves with blooming lotus flowers, budding lotus flowers, and lotus pods on them. They looked in all shapes and sizes, which was quite a sight to behold.

"It rises from the mud unsullied, it is washed by clear ripples without becoming seductive, it is hollow inside and straight outside, it does not spread or branch out."

Song Miqiu thought of this phrase when he saw the lotus flowers.

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"Imperial Physician Song just came from Consort Lin's place."

Consort Li tentatively asked Song Miqiu a question, her eyes showing no emotion, and simply said a few words in a casual tone.

Song Miqiu came to her senses and realized that lying was definitely not an option.

"Consort Lin is not feeling well, she just went to have her pulse checked."

Song Miqiu also did not reveal that Consort Lin had asked her to help her get pregnant.

Consort Li stood up and walked to Song Miqiu's side, saying softly, "How is Consort Lin's health?"

"That's good," Song Miqiu said calmly.

"Imperial Physician Song is a clever man, as you know. I am currently pregnant with the Emperor's child, so my status is naturally not low, and I will rise higher and higher in the future." Consort Li said with a proud expression.

Song Miqiu quickly flattered him.

"Of course, Consort Li is blessed with boundless fortune and will be extremely noble in the future." Song Miqiu was now thinking about leaving these beautiful concubines as soon as possible and wanted to rest quietly for a while.

"It seems that Imperial Physician Song doesn't quite understand. I really want to ask you, are you one of Consort Lin's people?"

Consort Li's expression changed drastically from innocent to cold.

Looking at Consort Li, Song Miqiu thought to himself, "The women in this palace are truly unpredictable."

Lin Fei and the other two can change their expressions faster than turning the pages of a book.

Is it really true that being in the imperial harem makes people unpredictable and capricious?

"Your Highness, Consort Li, you are joking. This old servant is the Emperor's man, and all the people are the Emperor's man. How can I be Consort Lin's man?"

Song Miqiu spoke with neither arrogance nor servility.

Consort Li's face immediately darkened, and she said, "I didn't expect you to be so eloquent. I underestimated you."

"Your Highness, please stop making things difficult for me. I am just a royal physician, only there to treat the people in the palace. I just want to make a living and survive."

"As a royal physician, it is only natural for me to treat patients and prescribe medicine. I would never dare to have any other thoughts, and naturally I would never dare to try to curry favor with any of the empresses."

"Your Highness Consort Li has keen insight and can naturally distinguish right from wrong. She would not wrong this humble subject so easily."

Song Miqiu wore a sincere expression, as if afraid that Consort Li would not believe him.

Seeing Song Miqiu's expression, Consort Li immediately put away her gloomy face.

She never expected that Song Miqiu would have such a silver tongue.

"Don't be afraid, I'm not going to eat you. I was just asking casually."

"Your Highness, I am just a lowly imperial physician. I cannot afford to offend anyone, nor will I offend anyone. I only want to do my job well and do nothing else."

Song Miqiu spoke with great sincerity.

Consort Li didn't want to make enemies everywhere, so she slightly raised the corners of her mouth, replacing her previous harmless expression with a gentle and warm one, and said, "Imperial Physician Song is overthinking it. He was just joking. Don't take it to heart."

Song Miqiu breathed a sigh of relief. As long as you don't cause me trouble, you can do whatever you want.

"Go and fetch the jewels that the Emperor bestowed upon me in my palace and present them to Physician Song."

Consort Li touched the hair on her forehead.

The young palace maid who had been there earlier immediately ran to fetch the items.

"Don't worry, I am not an unsympathetic person. As long as you don't make things difficult for me, I will definitely not make things difficult for you. Take back the things I have given you."

Song Miqiu thought that these ladies in the palace were quite wealthy, and they didn't hesitate to bestow gifts upon each of them without any greed.

"Your Majesty, I thank you. I will certainly remember your words."

Upon receiving the jewels from the palace maid, Song Miqiu immediately quickened her pace to leave this troublesome place as soon as possible.

I must leave quickly, lest Consort Lin come looking for me again.

Upon returning to the Imperial Hospital, Song Miqiu's first thought was to request leave.

He can't appear in the palace during this period; if he continues like this, he'll get into trouble sooner or later.

Imperial Hospital

Ming Taicheng held the herbs in his hand and gently sniffed them, the herbs emitting a pleasant fragrance.

Song Miqiu

Upon returning, he slammed his medicine box heavily on the table and called out in his old voice, "Doctor Ming, please come over here."

Upon hearing Song Miqiu's voice, Ming Taicheng immediately put down the herbs in his hand. "What's wrong? In this state, who could possibly make you angry?"

Song Miqiu immediately said to Ming Taicheng, "I simply can't stay in this palace anymore. Could I ask for a few days' leave to go back and properly recuperate?"

Why is that?

"Can't you see it?"

This statement has a hidden meaning.

Ming Taicheng naturally understood.

Song Miqiu was not in a good mood, so he naturally paid respects to those people in the palace.

Ming Taicheng could tell that Song Miqiu had indeed been working hard lately, so he didn't tease her.

"Go back and rest early. I'll take care of things here!"

"Then I'll go back first."

Song Miqiu stood up, bowed, and then turned and left.