When Empress Dowager Dong emerged from behind the screen, Lu Ming's gaze remained unchanged, but he lowered his head.
With just one glance, he discerned Empress Dowager Dong's repressed lust. Her fingers were painted with bright red nail polish; despite being middle-aged, she still wore rouge and powder, dressing herself up in an alluring manner. Who was she trying to seduce?
It was impossible to seduce other men in the deep palace, not even eunuchs.
Emperor Ling was still alive, and she was already making advances towards his mother. No eunuch would do such a thing. This was a slap in the face to Emperor Ling. Did she really think Emperor Ling was powerless?
Within Luoyang, the emperor's authority was truly unmatched.
"Greetings, Empress Dowager."
"No need for formalities. Wannian, did you rest well last night?" Empress Dowager Dong still doted on her eldest granddaughter. Although granddaughters were said to be gone once married, she only had one granddaughter, so naturally she didn't cherish her as much.
Princess Wannian's pretty face flushed slightly. She looked shyly at Lu Ming, then quickly lowered her head. "I rested very well, Grandmother. How have you been lately? If there's anything wrong, just call Anmin. He's a very skilled physician."
Looking at her granddaughter leaning on her, Empress Dowager Dong felt a long-lost sense of kinship. She then turned to Lu Ming. This young man marrying her granddaughter wasn't a disgrace to her status as a princess. "Anmin, you're family now. From now on, you mustn't mistreat Wannian. Wannian is my precious darling; she mustn't suffer any injustice!"
"Yes, Empress Dowager, I will treat the princess well. She is my wife, and it is my responsibility to protect her and cherish her." Lu Ming's respectful demeanor gave no indication that he was a lewd and depraved beast.
"That's good. I'm feeling a bit unwell anyway. Please take a look at me." Empress Dowager Dong didn't stand on ceremony; they were family now, so it was no trouble to be ordered around. Being ordered around by the imperial family was an honor for her.
Lu Ming stepped forward to take Empress Dowager Dong's pulse. Only when he got close did he smell a fragrance, seemingly some kind of perfume.
A sudden idea struck him. Could he make some luxury goods to sell?
Perfume would be a perfect choice, and making perfume wasn't difficult. He only needed to build a distillation apparatus, collect flowers, crush them, extract the juice, and then continuously purify it.
The process wasn't complicated, but it required a lot of materials.
Empress Dowager Dong was a mature woman in her fifties, yet she was still very well-maintained. Living a life of luxury, such women always took good care of themselves. Lu Ming closed his eyes, pretending to take her pulse, but secretly using his medical skills.
Princess Wannian chatted quietly with Empress Dowager Dong. Her throat, moistened by the semen, made her even more beautiful than before, without any signs of sallowness. Women truly need the nourishment of a man's semen.
Orgasm not only soothes the nerves but also detoxifies and beautifies the skin. Women have an extra organ compared to men, not just for procreation.
Smelling the fragrance emanating from Empress Dowager Dong, Lu Ming felt a surge of desire. He had been holding back his anger, and now it was even more unbearable. He thought, "This old slut! So old and still so horny! Damn! What a fucking bitch! Is she trying to seduce me, wanting my big cock to fuck her?"
Empress Dowager Dong, of course, was unaware of Lu Ming's thoughts. If she had, she might have had the Imperial Guards arrest this scoundrel with such rebellious intentions!
After a moment, Lu Ming withdrew his hand, squinting his eyes. "The Empress Dowager's stomach is weak; she needs nourishment and daily exercise. She should recover in three months."
"Is it that troublesome? Wouldn't some medicine suffice?" Empress Dowager Dong was clearly still focused on medication. Even when the imperial physicians came, they only prescribed medicine; they wouldn't make any other requests, nor dared they.
Lu Ming, however, was different. He stroked his chin, feeling some rough stubble.
His appearance was rather unconventional: short hair and a shaved beard.
This was a habit of his, and also a way of standing out.
Short hair made him more comfortable, and it even enhanced his appearance.
He constantly cut his hair short to remind himself of his father's unavenged death!
In the Eastern Han Dynasty, where filial piety was paramount, this was almost impeccable.
His body and hair were gifts from his parents; avenging his father was something that left no room for argument, even admiration. "My treatment method is unique. Whether the Empress Dowager chooses daily medication or complete recovery is entirely up to her. If she only wants medicinal cuisine, then other imperial physicians can be consulted." Lu Ming also had his temper and principles; it was either follow his orders or nothing at all.
"Naturally, I'd choose the method of complete recovery." Empress Dowager Dong didn't want trouble every few days; she still retained her charm.
Historically, after Emperor Ling's death, she had a conflict with Empress He and was advised by ministers to be sent back to her fiefdom in Hejian.
The reason given was that she was no longer the Empress Dowager, and the emperor had changed, so there was no reason for her to remain in the palace.
This reason was ridiculous, yet very realistic.
At that time, Empress Dowager Dong's hair turned white overnight, and she died of fright the next day.
A good mindset makes one appear young.
If the mindset collapses, the person collapses too.
"Besides that, we also need to change our clothing. I happen to have something I'd like the Empress Dowager to try on. This will alleviate the constraints women face, making the body more comfortable and fundamentally improving health." Lu Ming finished speaking and handed a set of underwear to his wife. "Yu'er, go and tell the Empress Dowager."
Princess Wannian blushed slightly upon seeing the underwear, but still accepted it. Such close-fitting clothing was somewhat embarrassing, but she found it very comfortable after wearing it.
Especially the panties, which provided excellent protection.
And the bra was the same; there was no need to bind her breasts anymore, and the bra made walking and exercising much easier and more comfortable.
Empress Dowager Dong was initially confused, but after her granddaughter whispered something in her ear…
She was startled, then glared fiercely at Lu Ming. This scoundrel actually wanted her to change her close-fitting clothing?
According to her granddaughter's feedback, all the maids and concubines in the manor had switched to these kinds of intimate apparel. She herself had tried them and found them very comfortable. And although Lu Ming often said and did strange things,
it was undeniable that Lu Ming's methods were indeed very effective.
It was said that even Zhao Hou's tuberculosis could be cured. Such miraculous medical skills left her no choice but to believe them, and no one else could question them. Perhaps all talented people were like this.