Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

Chapter 201 Hu Hai Falls into the Water

"Greetings to Your Majesty."

When Hu Hai heard the sound of the maid paying homage, his smiling face froze instantly, and then he unconsciously took a few steps towards Zhang Yuanqing carefully.

The little hand hooked two fingers together and lowered the head.

Zhang Yuanqing found it funny.

Your Majesty, are you scaring the children like this?

I remember that Fusu was also so afraid of Your Majesty back then.

There are other young masters as well.

He raised his hand and patted Hu Hai's round little head soothingly.

"Greetings to Your Majesty."

"Meet my father."

"Zhang Qing, get up quickly."

Ying Zheng strode in and first looked at Zhang Yuanqing. Seeing that there was no sign of fatigue on the other's face, he looked at Hu Hai who had his head lowered.

"Don't make noise or act naughty here at Zhang Qing's place, remember?"

A voice with a certain majesty sounded above his head, and Hu Hai subconsciously shrank his neck.

"Your Majesty, the young master was very well behaved here and did not bother me."

As Zhang Yuanqing spoke, he took Ying Zheng to sit aside. When Hu Hai saw Ying Zheng leave, he patted his chest carefully.

"Your Majesty, please do not be so serious with the young master. He is very intelligent and talented in certain areas."

Sitting down, Zhang Yuanqing looked at Hu Hai who was still playing with the boat over there and laughed.

"It seems that Hu Hai is very popular with Zhang Qing."

Seeing Zhang Yuanqing like this, Ying Zheng felt relieved.

This kid is very noisy in the palace. If Fusu didn't think Zhang Qing was lonely here, he wouldn't have let Hu Hai come here to disturb Zhang Qing.

"Zhang Qing, don't overwork yourself for this child. It's more important to take care of your own health."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I understand."

"Sir, you only come here for an hour every day. I have plenty of time to rest and won't tire myself out."

While the two were talking, Qingque and others had already brought over tea and snacks.

He put it away carefully and then retreated again.

"Your Majesty, what brings you here today?"

Ying Zheng glanced at Zhang Yuanqing and said, "I plan to have Li Mu lead his troops north to attack the Loulan states."

Having said that, Ying Zheng's face showed a hint of satisfaction.

"In recent years, Zi Gao has governed the northern border very well. Livestock breeding has expanded several times, and the sale of wool products in Qin has brought a lot of income to the northern border and the treasury."

"Most of the Xiongnu, Donghu, and even quite a few Koreans are now proficient in the Qin language."

"I think it's time to continue expanding our territory northward."

Zhang Yuanqing thought carefully for a moment, "Your Majesty, are you planning to use the troops now?"

"No, I do have this plan, but I have to wait until Wang Jian and Tu Sui conquer the land of Baiyue."

Zhang Yuanqing nodded.

"Your Majesty has considered it."

"Minister Meng Yi has returned from Baiyue, bringing me a letter from General Wang Jian. I predict that by the beginning of spring at the latest, the lands of Baiyue will be completely returned to Qin."

"How about waiting until after the spring plowing? Your Majesty can have General Li Mu march north to lead the troops."

"Son."

"Pfft."

"Pfft."

The king and his minister, who were talking, heard the noise and looked up. They saw that Hu Hai, who was playing by the lake, had disappeared, and Gao Yi, Dali and others were jumping into the lake.

"Hu Hai!"

Zhang Yuanqing stood up nervously, then felt dizzy and fell down. If Ying Zheng had not hugged Zhang Yuanqing in time, he would have fallen down.

"Call the doctor."

"Master Hou."

Ying Zheng saw that Gao Yi had already picked up Hu Hai and was walking quickly towards the dormitory with Zhang Yuanqing in his arms.

Qingque had already run ahead and quickly made the bed. A maid was also busy in the next room.

Ying Zheng held the thin Zhang Yuanqing in his arms and could hardly feel his weight.

He walked all the way to the dormitory with a frown and carefully placed Zhang Yuanqing on the bed.

"Take good care of Zhang Qing."

Then strode away.

At this time, Gao Yi and Dali had already carried Hu Hai ashore.

"Hurry, send it to the dormitory."

When Ying Zheng walked out of Zhang Yuanqing's room, Gao Yi was holding Hu Hai and running towards this side, and quickly sent him to the room next to the Marquis.

The maid inside took Hu Hai, quickly stripped off his wet clothes, and lit a charcoal fire in the room.

Soon, Chang Qiong and Han Shui came running in with medicine boxes. One went to see Zhang Yuanqing and the other went to see Hu Hai.

"Doctor Chang Xian, how is the Marquis?"

Qingque saw Doctor Changxuan withdraw his hand and asked in a low voice.

"My Lord, this is a coma caused by emotional excitement. It's nothing serious. He will wake up soon."

Standing up, Chang Xi shook his head.

After writing down the prescription, he handed it to Qingque, reminded him again to be careful, and then left the room.

"How is Zhang Qing?"

Ying Zheng saw Chang Qiong come out first and asked in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, the Marquis is just in a coma due to emotional excitement. He will wake up soon."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng's expression eased slightly. "Why is it that Zhang Qing has been recuperating for so long, but his health is still like this?"

Chang Xian shook his head: "Your Majesty, this body has been damaged to its foundation, and it is naturally not something that can be repaired in a short time."

"It requires long-term persistence and avoids straining your mind and body."

Ying Zheng clenched his hands a little tighter under his sleeves.

"Don't you have a better way?"

"Your Majesty, my family has recently visited many famous doctors and consulted their collections of classics, and we have made some small gains."

"I'll go back and think about this carefully."

While the two were talking, Han Shui came out.

"Your Majesty, Master Hu Hai choked on some water, but he has now recovered. However, the weather is cold, and I'm afraid he will have a high fever tonight."

"I have prescribed some tranquilizing medicine for you, young master, as well as a fever-reducing prescription. If you have a high fever at night, you can boil a decoction and take it."

Ying Zheng nodded and then gave instructions to the two of them.

"Zhang Qing's body will be left to you and other doctors."

"Your Majesty, rest assured. We will do our best to treat the Marquis."

Afterwards, Ying Zheng walked into Hu Hai's room.

Fortunately, Zhang Yuanqing had some clothes that Fusu wore when he was young, and the maids had already changed them for Hu Hai.

At this time, Hu Hai had already woken up. When he saw his father coming, tears began to fall down his face.

"Why are you crying?"

Ying Zheng walked to the bed and sat down. Looking at the pitiful child, he felt a rare tenderness in his heart.

"Father, I thought I was going to die."

As she spoke, her little hand stretched out from under the quilt and carefully pulled the corner of Ying Zheng's clothes.

Ying Zheng looked up and patted Hu Hai's head gently, "Why are you so careless when playing?"

"Don't do this in the future."

Hu Hai pursed his lips, raised his hand and wiped the tears from his cheeks with his sleeve.

"Hu Hai didn't mean it."

"How is the sir?"

"It's all Hu Hai's fault."

Having said this, the tears that Hu Hai had just wiped away began to flow out again in a line.

"The doctor said Zhang Qing will wake up soon."

"Then, can Hu Hai go see the master?"

"Come back with me first. Come back to see Zhang Qing when he's better."

"Remember, don't do this again in the future. If Zhang Qing gets into trouble because of you, I will not forgive you."

"Did you remember it?"

Facing his father's cold face, Hu Hai shrank his neck in fear.

Afterwards, Ying Zheng had Hu Hai sent back to the palace first, and he stayed in the prime minister's residence. He waited until Zhang Yuanqing woke up before leaving in a carriage.