According to Shen Que's reminder, Li Luansong has basically found out the cause of the epidemic. Someone poisoned it. As for who it was, you can figure it out with your toes. The places where the poison was poisoned were the wells that the people in Jin'an City relied on for survival.
What a vicious idea, this is to put the people of Daye to death. Is it really worth it just for the lofty throne?
He couldn't figure it out, he really couldn't understand it.
Unfortunately, the epidemic has been going on for more than a month. The poisoning took so long that no evidence can be found. Naturally, we don’t know what kind of poison it is. Moreover, with the continuous circulation and regeneration of water sources, the symptoms of the epidemic are already reducing. .
When Li Luansong and Shen Que reported the situation to the emperor and empress, Emperor Xiaochun looked very sad and said, "There is no need to check. I sent people to clean up the cold palace yesterday, and Zheng Wanren left me a letter."
He took out a piece of paper from his sleeve, shook it, and handed it to the queen beside him.
Queen Zhanxin said: "Yes, only she can write the word "dog crawling".
Zheng Wan was complaining about Emperor Xiaochun. In the letter, she didn't even call her "Your Majesty". Instead, she said "Li San", saying that he had never trusted her in all these years and only wanted to use her and the general brother to help their Li family. The world's caretaker and nursing home, even her poor son, were taken advantage of by Li San. She was clearly a child she didn't like, so why did she give him hope again and again...
Emperor Xiaochun felt aggrieved: "When have I ever taken advantage of her? Am I the kind of person who uses such despicable means?"
The Queen inserted the knife: "In her eyes, yes."
Emperor Xiaochun had no choice but to sigh heavily and said: "I never knew she would think this way. Do you think she always strives for the limelight and is competitive? Ah, have I always spoiled her? Ah, how could it be that I was indulging her? Didn't I have to scold her harshly for her to feel that it was not indulging?"
"And the second child, ah, he clearly showed that he wanted to share my worries and was very sensible. At that time, the eldest brother was away on an expedition and I was not in good health, so I handed over Zhu Piquan to him. How could this mean that I was indulging him? What? If I don’t give him anything, won’t he think that I’m suppressing him?”
"I am not a human being inside and out, and the only one who can express my ambition so elegantly and refinedly is this pair of wolf-hearted mother and son. I am really pissed off..."
The depressed emperor was so angry that he coughed for a while, but he still didn't give up. He pointed his fingers and said:
"This Zheng Wan person is quite upright. She openly admitted that they were responsible for the epidemic. She also said that someone was taking care of her. Yaya, you know, she actually said that there is no one in the world who knows who it is."
"Humph." His face was livid with anger, "It's really ridiculous. Is she provoking me?"
The queen rubbed his back, brought him some tea, and scoffed: "There's no such thing as aboveboard. Your Majesty will really put gold on her face. She's clearly showing off."
"Over the years, I have really gotten to know her very well. She has a short intestine, a straight head, and a straight mind. Even if she has an extra gold hairpin on her head, she has to run around in front of me three times. If she doesn't show off, she is no longer her. What's more, now that she has successfully escaped, Your Majesty ignores her. A person who is obviously as stupid as a pig still insists on pretending to be that monkey. It's really funny..."
The words were so explicit that Emperor Xiaochun choked and breathed heavily.
The queen then said: "Your Majesty, I think you really don't understand your child. Is the second child the same as our Song'er? Song'er is so open-minded and generous. As for the second child, he loves to compare and love each other since he was a child." She is pushy, competitive, and never willing to be inferior to others. She is exactly like his mother, who wants to fight for and grab everything."
"So, some people are hostile to everyone because of their personality. Whenever you run ahead of them, they will be full of malice towards you. When you turn around, they have to accuse you of your fault and beat you up. It's really hateful."
The queen said this in one breath, leaving Emperor Xiaochun speechless and just hanging his head and sulking.
These are the words that the queen has been holding in her heart for half her life. She has already said it here today, and she must be unhappy about it.
She went on to say: "Your Majesty, just watch. This time the concubines are designated to be guessing. The general is picking up their mother and son. There may be something going on behind this. Just wait, I'm prepared." , I want to overturn your throne and dig up the ancestral graves of your old Li family."
Emperor Xiaochun finally couldn't help it anymore and burst into tears with grievance: "Could she really be like this? How could she hurt my heart so much? Yaya is going to laugh at me again, isn't she? I will always look up to you in your eyes." You’re not going to start, are you?”
The Queen rolled her eyes and consoled her: "Your Majesty, I don't mean this, but Your Majesty really needs to reflect and reflect. He uses this trick every time to avoid being scolded. It's not easy to do it today. This is too big, Concubine." I’m too lazy to scold you. Your Majesty, you should hurry up and find a way to save the people from the dire straits. Don’t look back and forget about the pain. The old wounds are not healed and new ones are added..."
Emperor Xiaochun was quite indignant and said, "When this epidemic is over, I don't want to be the emperor anymore. I am extremely envious of Yaya. I want to make Song'er the crown prince. I will give him a ride on my horse and wait for Song'er to leave the army." , I will retire and enjoy my grandchildren with Yaya."
The queen touched her hands and said hello, and the two of them immediately looked forward to a leisurely and wealthy life in the future.
Shen Que looked at the empress's retreating back, and deeply felt that the empress was very skilled at handling husbands, and she would need to ask for more advice in the future.
*
Although the epidemic has been brought under control, the wave before it is about to end is really torturous, ferocious and raging, like the darkness before dawn, struggling desperately to change the fate of the dead end.
Although Emperor Xiaochun's body passed through the epidemic without any serious problems, he still had some injuries after experiencing the pain of the epidemic, such as headache, arm pain, leg pain, and in short, sudden pain everywhere.
Shen Que took advantage of this opportunity to carefully prescribe a prescription for him. He had to check his pulse early in the morning every day. After asking about the general situation, he began to take good care of the emperor. Her principles included strict fixed times for taking tonics, massage, and massage. Acupuncture, and then took out the physical exercise booklet Li Luansong gave her at that time, and asked the queen to practice with her majesty. The queen looked at it for a while, and her face became redder and redder: yoyoyo, what is this that my son drew? This action , this posture... this is too much meaning...
Shen Que: ...Look, I have read too many of His Highness's little picture books. This style of painting is really a bit shameful...
Shen Que was so busy every day that sometimes he didn't even have time to eat. Father-in-law Shi looked so distressed and thought of ways to stew various supplements and snacks for her, wishing he could beat all kinds of meat into fine pieces. Mix it in the soup and let her drink it.
She had to have time to eat. Often the soup would become cold and she wouldn't even remember to take a sip.
The father-in-law said earnestly while holding the soup: "Your Highness, even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about your little Highness. This man needs a lot of nourishment. I heard that the baby born in this way will be smart and beautiful. You Look, when His Majesty gave birth to you, His Majesty’s life was the most leisurely and comfortable. He ate well and was not busy. After that, he started working non-stop.”
"So look at it, the other highnesses are standing with you, it's like the difference between the genuine article and the fake one."
After saying that, he chuckled again: "I have overstepped my bounds. Although I am not a real man, I do know some things. Your Highness will be well taken care of, and I will give birth to a fair and plump little Highness in the future."
"Now that the epidemic is about to pass, you have to take care of having a baby. If you don't make up for it at this time, it may be too late..."
Shen Que was upset by his nagging. He raised his head from the pile of documents and glanced at him:
"I'll drink, okay?"
"Oh, that's right." Eunuch Shi took the bowl and handed it to her. Shen Que took it in his hand but accidentally discovered a few white hairs sticking out from under Eunuch Shi's hat.
After she finished drinking, she put down the bowl and said, "Don't move."
Eunuch Shi was hunched over and waiting. Shen Que took action and accurately pulled out the few white hairs and handed them to him: "You have been tired from taking care of me these days. I have tasted so many herbal medicines before. If your body is injured, I will give you a prescription to replenish your body. Remember to eat it and take good care of yourself."
Eunuch Shi was so flattered that he hurriedly kowtowed and thanked: "I have been in the palace for decades and have been following His Highness. I know that you are the most caring person. I have never been with the wrong person in my life. I am willing to serve Your Majesty and the princess in the future." And your highnesses, slaves are your highnesses when they are born, and your highnesses are dead when they die."
Shen Que: ...this unexpected threat...
"Don't worry, I'm in good health." Eunuch Shi grinned, "I can still fuck His Highness until His Highness asks for a wife. This is my lifelong wish, to raise His Highness with my own hands."
Shen Que said yes, "I will satisfy you. I will put him in your arms every day after he is born. It's not enough if he doesn't hold me."
The master and the servant were laughing and joking, the moon was high in the sky, the stars were dotted, and it was a rare clear and clear night.
But the more Shen Que thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. Yes, he planned to have a baby, but the two of them were still in this situation. How could they have a baby? Could it be that His Highness should give birth?
Such a terrible thought came into his mind. Shen Que quickly shook his head to throw away the dirty picture. He couldn't think randomly and did things. He looked at the time and saw that it was time for His Majesty to get an injection and go to sleep. So he packed his things and deliberately Instructed the father-in-law: "Bring the bird's nest stewed in chicken soup. Father, drink it and sleep well."
At that time, the father-in-law took the order and went.
When Shen Que gave Emperor Xiaochun the acupuncture, His Majesty was already drowsy. His sleep has been visibly better these days, and he said in a lazy voice: "Thank you for your hard work. Finish cleaning up and go to bed early."
Shen Que agreed, "Father, please don't sleep yet. There is also a bowl of bird's nest. Eat it and sleep well this night."
Just as he was talking, a little eunuch came into the palace carrying a bowl and a cup. Shen Que only glanced at it. This little eunuch was very sharp, as if he had never seen him before. He also thought that he was not familiar with the people in the palace. It's normal to be unfamiliar, and besides, it was sent by Shi's father-in-law, so he must be right.
So Shen Que stood up and made room for the eunuch to bring the bowls and cups.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the little eunuch stepped closer, he pulled out the dagger from under the tray and headed straight for Emperor Xiaochun's face. The emperor was still dozing off, and when he heard the sound of wind in his ears, he opened his eyes and saw a cold light approaching.
Shen Que didn't have time to think too much, and immediately lay on Emperor Xiaochun's body to protect him, his heart pounding in the face of the dagger that shone with a dazzling cold light.
Just when the cold light was close to his eyes, Eunuch Shi ran over from nowhere and jumped in front of Shen Que and Emperor Xiaochun. There was only a "pounce" sound, which was the dull sound of a sharp blade committing seppuku. In an instant, blood dyed the clothes on Eunuch Shi's chest red and splashed on Shen Que's face.
