I insist

Chapter 118: Meeting the Emperor

The next day.

Song Miqiu opened his eyes as soon as it was dawn and quickly sat up in bed.

But at this moment, she wasn't worried about what would happen to Yu Huailin. Instead, she got up, took out a set of luxurious clothes made by the Crown Prince from the wardrobe, and then sat down to wait for him.

Fortunately, those people didn't keep her waiting long, and soon unfamiliar voices could be heard outside.

"Song Miqiu, Imperial Physician Song?"

"I'm here. Why did you come so suddenly, Father-in-law? Is there something you need?"

When Song Miqiu pushed open the door, she saw her father-in-law standing outside, holding up a bright yellow imperial edict.

Without thinking, I knelt down on the ground and then heard the familiar part from the TV series that I could recite.

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. Your humble servant will do his utmost to ensure that the name of the Sage of Medicine is not ruined in my hands."

Song Miqiu carefully took the object and was about to open it to check when the eunuch's hand, smoother than her own, blocked her view.

She looked up in confusion, wanting to ask for clarification, when she noticed her father-in-law's furrowed brows.

"Is there anything else?"

"Things have changed; it seems His Majesty wants to see the latest medical sage with his own eyes."

Song Miqiu didn't mind at all. She nodded, straightened her clothes, and then prepared to go out.

But just as they reached the other courtyard, a voice suddenly reached their ears.

"Master, are you going to meet the Emperor? I wonder if I, your disciple, am fortunate enough to have such an honor?"

"Are you completely recovered?"

Looking at his still slightly pale lips, Song Miqiu knew she wouldn't let anyone take the risk. She asked Zhang Jingsong to help take care of him and followed her father-in-law once again.

Just when she thought she would be facing the emperor alone, she suddenly caught a glimpse of another figure out of the corner of her eye.

"Brother?"

"Relax, His Majesty is not as terrifying as others have described."

Of course she knew, but this face and this identity might not be real.

If this is exposed or the truth is revealed, more than just one or two people will be in trouble.

Thinking of this, Song Miqiu's face turned even uglier, but in order not to be discovered, he simply lowered his head and silently recited the previous prescription.

This actually revealed some problems, so he turned around and started asking Ming Taicheng.

They arrived at the emperor's presence without incident.

"Your Majesty, we pay our respects! Long live the Five Emperors!"

"Physician Ming, how have you felt about our journey together?"

Ming Taicheng nodded, then smiled and revealed the relationship between the two.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor was visibly taken aback, but not particularly surprised. He glanced at Song Miqiu twice before looking away.

Although she didn't know why, she kept a blank expression to avoid arousing suspicion.

"Today happens to be the Seventh Princess's birthday. If Physician Song has nothing else to do, would you like to stay and celebrate with us?"

"It is my honor, but I have no presentable gift. I hope the Seventh Princess will not be angry."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor seemed to suddenly remember something, and with a wave of his hand, an eunuch brought up a stack of land deeds.

After glancing at the item, Song Miqiu did not accept it. Instead, he couldn't help but look up at the emperor's expression above.

Seeing that the other party was not angry, he made a slight movement.

"Thank you for your reward, Your Majesty, but I have not made any significant contribution and dare not accept it."

"Then what do you want?"

Song Miqiu sensed a change in the gaze directed at her, and her body tensed slightly. It took a long time before she relaxed under Ming Taicheng's subtle reassurance.

With difficulty, he raised his head and forced a smile at the emperor who was scrutinizing him.

"Your Majesty, I have discovered that I am far inferior to the Imperial Physician Ming, and I hope that Your Majesty can bestow upon me some medical books to read."

"Just this?"

It's too dangerous to take advantage of him; it's better to use that identity to take advantage of others.

Although there are some incriminating evidence, as long as it doesn't affect this person's interests, everyone will turn a blind eye.

Song Miqiu nodded, smiled at Ming Taicheng beside her, and then, as if she had thought of something, took out a small gadget she had redeemed from the system from her pocket.

"This is a little trinket that I bought while traveling. Although it is not expensive, it is the only one of its kind. I only hope that the Seventh Princess will like it."

"Oh, what is this? May I have a look at it?"

Looking at the hair clip covered in artificial diamonds, Song Miqiu wasn't worried about being exposed at all, and handed it directly to her father-in-law next to her.

After examining it for a while and confirming that it was indeed the woman's jewelry, the other party lost interest and had it placed among the pile of gifts.

Knowing that the other party did not find it offensive, Song Miqiu finally breathed a sigh of relief and slowly followed Ming Taicheng out of the main hall.

Sitting in the empty garden, I finally let out a sigh of relief.

That really scared her to death.

If I hadn't reacted quickly enough to exchange five points for that accessory, I probably would have had to suffer for a while longer.

But what Song Miqiu never expected was that she would actually make eye contact with a member of the royal family at the banquet.

Looking at the seventh princess, who was giving orders to the palace maids and whose eyes never left her, she forced a stiff smile onto her face.

"Imperial Physician Song, the Seventh Princess has been unwell recently and wishes to see you in the past."

"Is it tomorrow?"

The palace maid didn't speak, but shook her head in a wave-like motion, and her eyes revealed a hint of pleading.

Although she didn't understand what was going on, Song Miqiu nodded knowingly and got up to follow her out of the room and head towards the Seventh Princess's palace.

Pushing open the door and seeing the magnificent furnishings, she almost couldn't resist reaching for the most expensive teapot.

Fortunately, just as they were about to touch, the palace maid suddenly picked it up.

"I'll go and get you a fresh pot of hot tea."

"Thank you for your help."

Song Miqiu nodded, and then, to prevent himself from making any uncontrollable moves, he could only close his eyes and pretend to rest.

After the palace maids brought out the hot tea, the Seventh Princess left the banquet and returned to her own palace.

"I'm so sorry to have kept Physician Song waiting."

"I have only just sat down and have not waited long. What is it that the princess has summoned me in such a hurry?"

The Seventh Princess didn't say much, but simply stretched her hand out in front of Song Miqiu, then covered her chest with her other hand, revealing a look of discomfort.

Although she didn't know what was going on, she still followed her previous instructions and placed her hand on the more slender and soft wrist.

But as soon as he placed his hand on it, he suddenly felt something was wrong, and his brows furrowed.

The pulse is so weak; it's a sign that only appears after a miscarriage.

But she is not married yet, so how could any man dare to touch her recklessly?

Her mind was in turmoil, but Song Miqiu knew what the consequences would be if she spoke out recklessly. She sighed and looked up at the princess opposite her.