Xiao Chengqi was noncommittal. "Who knows."
...
The next day, just as Ye Chutang finished brewing Emperor Muwu's medicine, a palace attendant announced that Chu Qiyuan had arrived.
Consort Rong was delighted. "Quick, show Chief Doctor Chu in!"
Chu Qiyuan was soon led inside by a palace attendant.
Ye Chutang turned to look and saw him hurrying in, covered in the dust of his journey. It was clear he hadn't rested much along the way.
Chu Qiyuan also spotted Ye Chutang at once, and his anxious heart was finally put at ease.
He impassively averted his gaze and bowed.
"This old servant greets Your Majesty and Consort Rong."
Consort Rong said, "Chief Doctor Chu, you must be weary from your journey. But with His Majesty's poor health, we had to trouble you to come and take his pulse as quickly as possible."
Chu Qiyuan readily complied. He brushed the dust from his clothes and then stepped forward.
Ye Chutang immediately stepped aside.
