"Your son greets Mother."
Emperor Taikang coughed a few times while clasping his hands in greeting.
Empress Dowager Zheng quickly stepped forward to hold Emperor Taikang's hand, asking with concerned care, "You were fine two days ago, why are you suddenly coughing? Have you summoned the Imperial Physician?"
Emperor Taikang replied while coughing, "Yesterday, I took a walk in the garden, perhaps the wind was too strong, so I'm coughing a bit. I've already called Doctor Ji to check on me, Mother doesn't need to worry."
How could she not worry?
Putting aside Empress Dowager Zheng's wealth and honor all stemming from Emperor Taikang, just speaking of the bond between mother and son, her concern for her only son is definitely not feigned.
Empress Dowager Zheng looked at Emperor Taikang's frail figure and his flushed face from coughing, deeply worried, she reached out to pat his back to help soothe his breath.
