Physician, Not A Consort

Chapter 146: Find Consort Lin!

Furious, Chen Birou stepped on Lin Haihais arm. The pain almost knocked Lin Haihai out. She shot Chen Birou an angry glare. Why are you such a vicious woman?

Chen Birou laughed, her eyes frosty as she grabbed Lin Haihai by the hair. Vicious? Whats so wrong about getting back whats rightfully mine? This wont be necessary if you just drank the poison. You wouldve died without going through torture. She chuckled darkly. I was going to simply kill you, but now that I know youre pregnant with a child, theres a place I believe is perfect for you!

Lin Haihai blanched in pain. She spat blood at Chen Birou and bit out, Youve tried to kill my child several times. Now that Im in your hand, why would you spare my life?

Youre wrong, bitch! I didnt know you were pregnant, and I poisoned you because I wanted you dead. First-Grade Madam is right. Youre a physician. Regular poison isnt going to fool you. However, fate has blessed me with the perfect opportunity. Grand Councilor Yan is helping me deal with you. Dont think about shouting for help. Theres no use. Everyone outside is loyal to me!

Chen Birous insidious grin tore away the gentle mask she always wore on her face. Then a eunuch entered and asked, Are you done? Dont drag this out! Madam Yan ordered her to be taken away as quickly as possible!

Lin Haihais heart sank. They are her people. Chen Birou kicked Lin Haihais belly hard, sending her rolling in pain on the floor. Chen Birou laughed. Take her. Ive had enough fun!

In came a number of eunuchs. One of them put a handkerchief to Lin Haihais nose, knocking her unconscious. She became oblivious to the world.

The eunuchs quickly picked Lin Haihai up and carried her outside. Chen Birou calmly took care of her clothes and smiled in satisfaction. Fearfully, Yanping entered the dining hall. Chen Birou looked darkly at her and demanded, What have you done with Lihua?

Yanping trembled. This servant has knocked her out and hidden her behind a fake mountain. She hasnt seen this servant!

Chen Birou tipped Yanpings chin up with a smile. Dont be afraid, silly girl. Itll be alright. Our time has come!

She broke into laughter. Yanping couldnt help but shudder, remembering how cruelly she had dealt with Gozi. 

Lin Haihai was put into a black sack and carried through the side door. There was already a shady horse carriage waiting. A eunuch said, Consort Chen ordered her to be sold to a brothel in Yangzhou, so dont get her killed!

The rider nodded and said obediently, Dont worry. This servant will do as Consort Chen instructed!

Then the horse carriage set out. A young beggar hiding behind a wall looked confusedly at the departing carriage.

When Chen Birou returned to the main hall, Yang Hanlun asked caringly, Are you feeling better?

Chen Birou gave him a gentle smile. Much better. I was feeling a little stuffy, but stretching my legs worked wonders!

Yanpings legs kept trembling, and her face was pale. Yang Hanlun asked, Whats wrong, Yanping?

Chen Birou turned to her with killing intent in her eyes, but her voice was as gentle as ever. Are you sick, Yanping?

Yanping broke into cold sweat, her heart pounding as she stuttered, In response to Your Highness, this servant caught a cold and couldnt stop sweating!

Then dont stay here to serve us, Yang Hanlun said softly. Ill have Lihua take you to an imperial physician. Wheres Lihua?

He looked around for the maid before he remembered that Lihua had gone with Lin Haihai to have some soup. Yanping panicked and hurriedly waved her hand. Dont trouble yourself, Your Highness. This servant isnt delicate. Ill be fine!

Yang Hanlun chuckled. That wont do. As your princess consort has said, everyone is equal, and servants are people born and raised by parents, too. If she knows I forbid you from going to a physician when youre sick, shed be furious with me!

Yanpings breath caught in her throat. She didnt have a vicious streak in her bones. Remembering how kind Lin Haihai had been to her and how Lin Haihai had forbidden her from kneeling to her, she choked out, This servant is grateful to Your Highness. This servant will seek help later!

Chen Birou tightened her fists, her jealousy threatening to ignite her gaze. Still, she maintained a gentle voice and said, Your Highness cares so much about what Elder Sister has said, and what Elder Sister has said are words to live by!

Yang Hanlun caught her hands in a tight grip and stared at her. I want to make you my first consort, Birou!

She would be his companion this lifetime. Whatever he had dreamed about was merely that, a dream. Lin Haihais heart belonged to Imperial Elder Brother. She should return to his side.

Chen Birou looked at him in shock. His gaze seemed genuine. It pulled the rug from under her feet. Dont be silly. Elder Sister is the first consort!

She has places to be. Ill be with you and only you from now on. Wont that be good?

Seeing Lin Haihais weak and sickly look today made his heart ache. There should be someone taking good care of her, and Imperial Elder Brother had been looking at her with such a heated, caring gaze. They couldve been together. It was him who had refused to let go of her. In reality, he never had any right to do that, did he?

Yang Hanluns words left Chen Birou breathless. Why didnt you say that earlier? she lamented. No, this is better. With that woman gone, I dont have anything to worry about. Even if she manages to return, someone who has been sold to the brothel wont be welcomed in the Prince Residence!

Please dont force Elder Sister, Your Highness. Birou has willingly become the secondary consort as long as I may stay by your side. Thats more than enough for me!

Chen Birous voice was gentle, and her lowered brows and meek eyes tugged at Yang Hanluns heart string. He sighed and held her hand tight without a word.

Whats taking Yuguan so long? the empress dowager asked as she looked around for Lin Haihai.

Yang Shaolun was worried, but he didnt let it show. She must be tired. Perhaps Lihua has taken her to have some rest.

The empress dowager sighed. It hurts to look at that child. Dont have her be an imperial physician, Your Majesty. Shes busy enough as a physician at Linhai Hospital, and now shes charged with the Imperial Physician Branch and Public Welfare Administration. Look at her. Its like she hasnt had any sleep for days! This Empress Dowagers heart aches for her!

With competence comes responsibilities, Imperial Mother, the empress reassured her with a smile. Shes just been sick the past couple days. Hasnt she looked perfectly fine and spirited when she was busy in the past?

Then she should take a good rest, ordered the empress dowager. None of you should go bother her.

Eunuch Defu went up to her and said, Were prepared to start the yearly sky lantern activity, Your Majesty. Please light the fire to pray for a peaceful future and send it to the heavens!

Alright. Lets go release the sky lanterns to pray for the nations peace and peoples welfare! The empress dowager rose to her feet. Yang Shaolun caught her arm to support her and took the lead to exit the palace. Once they were at the door of the main hall, Yang Shaolun told Zheng Feng, Stay here and stand guard. Physician Lin is resting inside!

Zheng Feng accepted the order and stood watch at the door with Wangchen.

Flying sky lanterns was an activity held every Mid-Autumn Day, which was meant as wishes for good fortune. Yang Shaolun led the group to the lakeside, where ten lanterns had been lined up, the number ten signifying a perfect future. The empress dowager took the torch and lit the first lantern before handing it to Yang Shaolun, who lit the rest of the lanterns. Quietly, he wished for the nation and its people to be well, for there to be no natural disasters, and for Lin Haihai to be blessed with peace and fortune.

The sky lanterns rose into the air slowly. The fire illuminated everyones smiling face. The big and round moon hung high in the sky, casting its silver light all over the world, bearing witness to everything joyous and miserable.

The scene was interrupted by a running eunuch, who dropped to his knees before Yang Shaolun and said, Your Majesty, Lihua has been knocked out behind the fake mountain!

Everyone was stunned. Yang Shaolun immediately rushed to the Cian Palace like a flying hawk. Seeing Zheng Feng and Wangchen at the door eased him somewhat. He asked, Has anyone passed through the door?

Zheng Feng and Wangchen were surprised by the panicked look on Yang Shaoluns face. In response to Your Majesty, no one has passed through!

The other attendees soon arrived. The empress dowager asked worriedly, Wheres Yuguan? Is she still inside?

Yang Shaolun and the princes ran into the dining hall, but there was no one there for them to find. Yang Shaolun felt as if he had been struck by thunder, leaving him unable to think. Chen Luoqing hurriedly made the order, Look for her! Consort Lin must be found!

The empress dowager staggered into the dining hall, her eyes brimming with tears. Has Yuguan been kidnapped again? Has she? Go look for her! Get her back!

The empress went up to support the empress dowager. Dont be too worried, Imperial Mother. She may have left to find us!

Lin Haihai had warned that the empress dowager must not experience big emotional swings. There was enough mess already. Nothing must happen to the empress dowager!