Chapter 392: Effort in Vain

Yangxin Hall.

The lights were bright.

Emperor Hongwu slowly came to his senses and opened his eyes to see the White-Bearded Imperial Physician.

"Your Majesty has awakened!"

The old physician's voice carried a sense of relief, for if he had indeed treated Emperor Hongwu to death, his whole family would likely have faced execution.

Emperor Hongwu asked softly, "How long did I lose consciousness?"

"Two hours!"

Eunuch Yuan murmured, "This servant has informed Lord Yang and Commander Chen; the Inner Palace is still unaware."

Emperor Hongwu nodded with satisfaction, as this was part of an early contingency plan, and he felt an even deeper trust for Eunuch Yuan, then gave instructions.

"Let those two in."

After speaking, he turned his head to the old physician, "How much longer do I have?"

The old physician dropped to his knees with a thump, instinctively saying, "Long live Your Majesty, long live, long long live!"

Emperor Hongwu said, "I want to hear the truth!"