Lin Haihai looked up and saw Yang Shaolun scowling furiously at Imperial Consort Li. His dark face was covered in beads of sweat, and his lips were pale, making it clear that he was in great pain. What’s wrong? Lin Haihai wondered in panic. She wanted to ask, but given who they were, she shouldn’t ask after him.

Yang Shaolun shifted his gaze to Lin Haihai, the pain on his face fading. Lin Haihai was a remarkable physician. She knew he wasn’t feeling well and was merely putting up a front for her benefit, managing a faint smile. Heart clenching, LIn Haihai turned hurriedly away, lest she failed to control the tears in her eyes.

The imperial physicians arrived in a hurry. Four of them were on shift in the palace today, Li Chaomin being one of them. The other three imperial physicians had all been summoned here.

“Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, Your Majesty the Emperor, Consorts and Concubines!” The imperial physicians dropped to their knees and bowed down.

“Rise,” said the empress dowager.

“Thank you, Your Majesty!” The three physicians looked up to see Imperial Physician Li kneeling on the floor, while their master had a dark look on her face. The three of them stood on the side nervously, awaiting further orders.

Lin...