Palace Fighting: Naive Concubines' Ascent to Power-Chapter 622: The Great General Should Recuperate

They had been held captive up until now, but today they were finally released. Without even returning home, they all went to a tavern to feast and drink their fill.

Just as they were about to head to their respective homes, they found out that Xu Hu’s confinement for reflection had ended. They also heard discussions about the plot to harm the Imperial Heir. It seemed that Noble Consort Xue was the instigator, having harmed the Imperial Heir and framed Consort De. At that moment, they all came over in unspoken agreement.

When this group of noisy and boisterous Military Generals entered the Hanging Flower Hall and saw Xu Hu with a relaxed brow, invigorated spirit, and leisurely drinking tea, they were immediately filled with doubt and suspicion.

One straightforward Military General muttered to the person next to him on the spot, "How come I didn’t notice the Great General was sick? He looks the same as always. Could not shaving or washing one’s face also be an illness?"

After speaking, he involuntarily touched his own face.

Zhang Qing hadn’t expected these Military Generals to arrive so quickly and internally he cursed at the timing. His Majesty’s task had yet to be completed.

He had deliberately leaked the news to these men in a casual manner, his plan meticulously laid out. By the time this affair was dealt with, the Military Generals would likely still be en route, the perfect miss; however, he had underestimated their capability for swift action!

Good grief, this bunch excelled in creating chaos!

He became anxious and saw that Xu Hu had not understood his hint, so he frantically started blinking at Xu Hu.

Xu Hu frowned pensively. As the drama unfolded to this point, he seemed to realize something but had no time to ponder it further.

The crowd of Military Generals noticed his furrowed brow and crowded around him noisily, expressing concern and inquiring what the matter was, asking where he felt uncomfortable, and if it was the work of those who had been raised by a damned mother, pushing Zhang Qing out of the way.

Just when he felt all out of options, Zhang Qing, with his sharp eyes, saw Da Zhuang leading Chu Yuanzheng to the entrance. He immediately shouted, "Make way! Allow Chu Yuanzheng to examine the Great General. Do not delay and worsen his condition."

The hall fell silent, the Military Generals thought to themselves that if Chu Yuanzheng had been called upon, it must mean the Great General had some serious, hidden illness not visible to the naked eye.

With this thought, everyone subconsciously cleared a path.

Chu Yuanzheng, carrying a medicine chest, raised his hand and called for "silence." The Military General who had just been about to speak fell quiet again.

Zhang Qing wiped the sweat from his brow and breathed a sigh of relief. At last, things were back on track. The main event was upon them.

Chu Yuanzheng began the pulse examination in earnest, with Xu Hu cooperating excellently.

After checking the left hand, then the right, Chu Yuanzheng also had Xu Hu stick out his tongue to examine its coating. His usually kindly face was now quite serious.

A group of people watched Chu Yuanzheng with eager eyes.

Zhang Qing glanced at Da Zhuang who imperceptibly nodded in response, easing Zhang Qing’s mind.

After the pulse examination was over, the impatient Military Generals couldn’t hold back and bombarded him with questions, asking how it went and if everything was alright.

Chu Yuanzheng gestured with his hand, and everyone quieted down again to listen to him say, "The Great General is suffering from stifled heart qi, Heart Yang Deficiency, and should recuperate quietly."

The Military Generals didn’t understand what this illness was, scratching their heads in confusion. Someone asked, "The Great General looks quite alright to me, no different from usual, just... a bit unkempt. Is it serious?"

Chu Yuanzheng waved his hand, saying, "The heart governs the blood and spirit... Having a heart of divine clarity, ’spirit’ refers to the essence born from the transformation of qi and blood... ruling over all things, ethereal yet never obscured. Heart Yang Deficiency could also extend to affect the lungs, resulting in the lungs failing to disperse and descend properly, and thus the qi of the lungs also becomes deficient, creating a syndrome of both heart and lung qi deficiency..."

After this explanation, everyone furrowed their brows, having understood only that the Great General’s heart and lungs were both compromised.

As Chu Yuanzheng mentioned the words "should rest and recuperate," Xu Hu had a moment of enlightenment and understood Zhang Qing’s intention.

This must be His Majesty’s order for him to feign illness, and as for the reason, it most likely had something to do with matters of the former court!

Once Chu Yuanzheng had bewildered everyone with his explanation, without further ado, Xu Hu clutched his chest and shouted, "Someone come, help the general to the bed to lie down, I am ill!"

The group of Military Generals was first startled, then quickly became frantic, rushing to assist the "weak and powerless" Xu Hu.

Zhang Qing was very reassured by this scene, thinking to himself that he truly was worthy of being the current Great General, so quick to grasp His Majesty’s intent. He himself had pondered over it the whole way and had only figured out a little.

Xu Hu refused the help of these Military Generals and instead tried to drive them all out the door, declaring his need for quiet rest.

For those reluctant to leave, he glared fiercely, his face stern, and began to curse loudly like thunder, "Goddamn it, I’m nearly dead, and you lot are just adding to the chaos, are you eager to see me die faster?"

The group of Military Generals each shrank their heads, not daring to make a sound.

But it didn’t end there. Voicing his frustrations, Xu Hu, indeed driven mad these days with worry and stuck inside without knowing what was happening outside, now had to "rest quietly." With no outlet for his anger, it seemed fitting to vent on those Military Generals, to hurl out his pent-up frustrations:

"By my grandma’s legs, what use are you bunch here, what help can you offer? With your big burly hands and feet, are you going to help me bathe or rub my back, like a delicate and tender servant girl might be of use? Is what my own cook makes not tastier than anything you can offer? You’re in the way here, and on top of that, I have to feed you meat and wine while I rest, and you drink, as I rest... hoping to infuriate me to death, is it?..."

"...Not scolding you for a few days, and now you dare not listen when I do? I’ve been too lenient with you, acting unruly in my residence. Just wait till I’ve finished recuperating, then you’ll see..."

He pointed at the noses of the group of Military Generals, cursing each one in turn, and finally, with a ferocious momentum, shouted, "Out, out, out, all of you get out!"

Those Military Generals, scolded like little wives, dared not utter a word. Once Xu Hu finished his tirade, they wiped the spittle from their faces and skulked out of Xu Mansion, very in sync with one another. Before leaving, they even politely acknowledged Zhang Qing and the others, a clear sign that such incidents were all too familiar to them.

This spectacle left Zhang Qing and Da Zhuang and the others breathless with amazement.

After the scolding session, Xu Hu felt refreshed and a smile spread across his face. He turned to see Zhang Qing and immediately looked embarrassed, touching his nose, "I got carried away with the scolding, couldn’t hold back, and made you all laugh."

Zhang Qing finally understood where Consort De’s forthright nature came from; with such a father to guide by word and example, it would be hard not to learn. Thankfully, Consort De did not use the term ’old man,’ fortunately indeed.

He gave a thumbs-up, expressing sincere admiration, "When the Great General takes action, it is truly extraordinary. Eloquent in scolding... relatives, and valiant in battle, a veteran of countless encounters, we are all full of admiration." frёewebηovel.cѳm

In his haste, he almost let slip "Eloquent in scolding the mother..." as well.

Zhang Qing was aware of how difficult it could be to handle that group of Military Generals. In front of His Majesty, these men were very submissive and dared not act out, but amongst the court officials, it was different—they would dare to strike on the spot. Had Zhao Zhong not just been beaten up after a court session recently?

If Xue Ping hadn’t acted promptly and wisely, they might have dared to attack even him.

Only General Xu could truly command their obedience, taming them from a flock of fierce tigers to a herd of docile sheep.

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