The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family

Emperor Chu Wen thought of the Crown Prince’s emaciating his people and fattening himself, the fall and execution of most officials from the Ministry of Revenue, and the main conspirator behind the southern hunting expedition, all of which angered him in his heart. Had it not been for the southern expedition, he would not have fallen ill so gravely and suddenly.

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Pei Qin watched his expression change, "Emperor! Please give your servant one of the elixirs you’ve taken!"

"Right! That Daoist Xu truly is miraculous. I’ve summoned him to see you and prescribe some elixirs!" Emperor Chu Wen said, ordering someone to fetch Daoist Xu, "These past few days, I’ve been waiting for you, but you’ve been too busy to enter the palace. This time it’s just right to see if you might cure your chill!" If she can be nursed back to health, and to bear an heir, then she and Mo Heng can continue to serve The Imperial Court with loyalty.

Pei Qin did not refuse and waited for Daoist Xu to arrive.

Not long after, an elderly man, wearing a Taoist robe, with ruddy complexion and hair white as snow, entered spiritedly, arriving with an air of transcendent nobility and greeted the Emperor.

Emperor Chu Wen bade him rise and asked him to examine Pei Qin and prescribe her medicine.

Daoist Xu complied, "Please, General Pei, extend your hand."

Pei Qin watched coldly, extending her hand onto the pulse pillow.