Empress Dowager Tu Xi was pregnant at the age of 46, 3 eunuchs came to examine only 1 person alive, why?

Behind the veil of power and luxury, Tu Xi's personal life has always been the subject of countless rumors. One of the most shocking stories is that she "has a strange disease".

Empress Dowager Tu Xi's "strange disease": The shocking secret in the Forbidden City

In the 6th year of the Guangtu (i.e. 1880), an unusual incident occurred in the forbidden palace. Empress Dowager Tu Xi, who was already a "widow" in her 40s (although the story is often passed down that she became pregnant at a young age, but based on historical documents, if there is another pregnancy, it is highly likely that at this time), she suddenly contracted a "strange disease".

The "old Buddhist" often felt that his body was tired and disintegrated, drowsy and did not want to do anything. More worryingly, she was constantly nauseous, and she didn't care about food and drink, even though she had found all kinds of ways to prepare enough seafood.

This sudden change shocked Empress Dowager Tu Xi. With her intelligent and experienced nature, she quickly realized the root cause of this "monstrous disease". The clearest, indisputable sign: she was pregnant. This is a shocking secret, which can shake the entire Daiqing court and destroy the honor and status of Tu Xi.

She was a widow, the regent of the court, and being pregnant in this situation meant that she had an illicit relationship. This is not only against morality, but also a crime that is enough to dethrone and even punish her if exposed. The career and power that Tu Xi has worked hard to build will collapse completely. In order to verify and find a way to solve the problem, the "old Buddhist" was forced to instruct the doctor into the diagnostic palace.

The three eunuchs and the life-and-death challenge before Tu Hi's "vascular disease"

When the first eunuch was summoned, the atmosphere in the palace became tense. This eunuch, after carefully taking the pulse of the Empress, his face suddenly turned pale, and sweat was pouring out. He was stunned, not daring to utter the shocking truth. Finally, under Xu Xi's probing gaze, he stammered: "My medical skills are not good, and I have never encountered such a pulse...". This eunuch was lucky to escape temporarily thanks to trembling and lack of confidence, but sowed the seeds of doubt in the heart of the "old Buddhist".

Empress Dowager Tu Xi once again passed on the eunuch. The second eunuch who was summoned was probably a straightforward person or too confident in his medical skills. After catching the pulse, he did not hesitate but smiled and congratulated the Empress Dowager: "The Empress Dowager is happy!" After listening, Tu Xi's face darkened, and the killing qi radiated everywhere. She shouted angrily: "The archer has been in charge for many years, how can there be good news? You dare to slander the Patronage, a crime worthy of being slashed!"

Immediately, this eunuch was sent off to the afterlife. At the same time, remembering the first eunuch's awkward look, Xu Xi understood that he also knew the truth. To ensure that the secret was not disclosed, she immediately accused him of being a "vagabond", did not properly examine him, and ordered him to be executed. In the blink of an eye, the two eunuchs died because they dared to tell (or know) the "shocking" truth of Tu Xi.

The news of the two eunuchs leaving forever because of "incomplete treatment" quickly spread in the palace. General Manager Lien Anh, who was always close and understood Tu Xi's intentions, knew that the Empress Dowager was looking for someone who was both good at medicine and clever to solve the problem without revealing secrets.

The eunuch invited a eunuch who had returned to his hometown, famous for his superior medical skills and acumen, and invited him to the palace to examine the Queen Mother. This eunuch is the one who is mentioned in many anecdotes about wisdom.

The escape genius of the third eunuch

The Thai doctor is not only good at medicine, but also an extremely shrewd and astute person in dealing with people. He understood the situation of Empress Dowager Tu Xi – a long-time regent's widow. Her pregnancy in the womb must have been the result of secret fun, an act that could have cost her everything.

However, if he directly told the truth, his own outcome would be no different from the previous two ill-fated eunuchs. He was aware that he had to find an explanation that was both medically reasonable, and hid the Empress Dowager's shocking secret, and at the same time saved his own life.

After a tense thought, the eunuch calmly knelt down and said: "Empress Dowager, I have carefully caught the pulse. The queen mother is worried that water and labor are excessive, so the blood qi does not circulate, leading to congestion in the abdomen, from which symptoms such as body fatigue, drowsiness, nausea, loss of appetite, etc. This is a typical type of 'stagnation' caused by excessive anxiety, there is nothing to worry about. Just use blood qi regulators, sedatives, and oxygen will be cured!"

The third eunuch's explanation was like a ray of salvation for Xu Xi. After hearing this, she breathed a sigh of relief, as if she had removed the heavy stone in her heart. Her expression immediately became calm and urged him to prescribe medicine. The eunuch's plan was initially successful.

Not only did he hide the Empress Dowager's secret, but he also made a medical diagnosis that seemed reasonable, helping Tu Xi retain face and authority. The drug "regulating blood qi, sedative" is just an excuse to handle the pregnancy discreetly, without attracting attention.

The "east and west" to escape

However, the eunuch was astute enough to understand that, even though he had solved the situation in front of him, his life was still in danger. Empress Dowager Tu Xi is an extremely cruel and suspicious person. To make sure the secret was never revealed, she would definitely seek to deal with him, just as she had done with the two eunuchs before.

When he arrived home, the eunuch immediately told his family to make his post, make a fake funeral and spread the news outside that he had "died of a sudden serious illness". He made himself a deceased person, to erase all traces and possibilities of being judged.

Sure enough, just a few days later, Tu Xi sent people to his house to kill him. But when they came, the Tu Xi faction only saw the coffin and the plaque worshipped by the family, and after hearing the authentic mourning news, they had to let go of this matter and return to report to the Queen Mother.

Thanks to his quick improvisation and decisiveness in creating a "fake death" for himself, the third eunuch escaped the cruel hands of the "old Buddhist". He has saved his life spectacularly, becoming a testament to the wisdom and ingenuity that can help people survive even in the most dangerous circumstances.

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