Jiang Shaohua was busy with political affairs and had no time to tend to the illness, so Elder Changning, Cui Du, substituted for the Emperor to keep watch at Jingyang Palace. The Imperial Physician handled the pulse diagnosis and prescription, while Mr. Zhao and Eunuch Lin prepared the medicine and fed meals. Cui Du actually had nothing much to do, just stayed by the bed and occasionally greeted him.
Even so, he received praise from everyone. In and out of the palace, when Cui Du is mentioned, who doesn't extol, "The Imperial Consort is truly virtuous"!
Grand Empress Dowager Zheng felt stifled watching Cui Du but couldn't drive him away, so she simply ordered someone to bring Prince Ping over.
Prince Ping didn't understand the need for a patient to rest quietly, so as soon as he arrived, he shouted and ran around noisily. In no time, Grand Empress Dowager Zheng was driven to a headache: "Cui Du, take Prince Ping to play outside for a while. I want some peace and quiet."
