Chapter 699: 328 Fight for Favor (Two updates)_3

With a flash of silver light, Gu Jiao deftly used another pair of tweezers to remove a fishbone from her patient.

Empress Dowager Zhuang: "...."

Gu Jiao said, "It's done. There's no major issue, but your throat will need some time to heal. Try not to use your voice too often and eat a light diet." She then addressed the door and said, "Eunuch Qin, come in."

Eunuch Qin happily entered the Sleeping Palace.

Empress Dowager Zhuang shot someone a frosty glare!

Eunuch Qin shrank back and hid behind Gu Jiao.

Meanwhile, Eunuch Wei had returned to Huaqing Palace alone.

The emperor, now alone, was furious, "What happened? Where is the young doctor? Didn't I tell you to bring her here no matter what?"

Eunuch Wei awkwardly replied, "This servant did request her presence, but... the young doctor...."

The Emperor cut him off in a cold voice, "Speak up! Don't stutter!"