After listening to Qin Shaoyou's story, a look of solemnity and surprise appeared on Qin Buruo's face.
"You said that the officials in the Hanlin Academy all fell into strange madness because of copying the 'Fairy Book'?"
"That's right."
"Are you worried that the monks who proofread the books in the Daolu Department and the Senglu Department will end up like them?"
"right."
Qin Buruo frowned and sat back on the chair. At the same time, he waved to Qin Shaoyou to sit down too.
Then she put her hand on the coffee table, tapped it lightly, and said thoughtfully:
"I thought something was strange before. The current Emperor is famous for being mean and petty.
Master Zhang, Master Suquan and others jointly wrote a letter admonishing him to put national affairs first and not indulge in cultivating immortality. Ordinarily, even if he is not thrown into prison in the editing factory, he should be severely reprimanded and sent to a remote area. Go to the small temple.
After all, even Yang Zhen, the procuratorate who helped them file the petition, ended up with lax governance and was forced to resign. How could Zhenren Zhang, Master Suquan and the others be fine?
But the outcome of the matter was beyond everyone's expectations.
Not only did the monks who jointly submitted the letter not be punished, but they also got an opportunity to proofread the 'immortal book', which aroused the envy of the monks in the capital. Many people even regretted that they had not followed Zhang Zhenren and Su Quan. The mage and the others signed together.
This kind of "repaying evil with kindness" is completely inconsistent with Emperor Jianwu's past style.
I have been wondering before why Emperor Jianwu suddenly changed his gender. Now that I hear you say it, I understand.
Emperor Jianwu did not change his gender at all. What he asked Master Zhang, Master Suquan and others to proofread was not a 'fairy book' at all, but most likely an evil thing that he got from nowhere!
Emperor Jianwu himself also knew that there was something wrong with the 'immortal book', so he asked the civil servants who had offended him to copy the book, and asked the monks and Taoists who opposed his cultivation of immortality to proofread it.
He is not only using these people to help him test how evil the 'Fairy Book' is, but he is also using these people to help him find some usable content from the evil 'Fairy Book'.
After all, the officials who offended him and the monks who opposed his cultivation of immortality were all ambitious people with the world in mind. For him, it is the most suitable tool..."
Qin Shaoyou gave a thumbs up: "Sister's analysis is extremely accurate, and I think so too."
Qin Buruo ignored him and continued to sort out the thoughts in his mind:
"General Yang, Minister Zhang and other ministers of the court are said to have high levels of cultivation. Even if they are civil servants and are not good at fighting monsters, they are good at guarding their minds and not being harmed.
But in the Hanlin Academy, you saw them going crazy and completely trapped in that evil book. This shows that the power of that book is very extraordinary. No wonder it was regarded as a 'fairy book' by Emperor Jianwu. "
"I think so too."
Qin Shaoyou nodded in agreement again, heartily agreeing with the eldest sister's analysis.
After Qin Buruo sorted out the clues, she also told an experience she had experienced in the past few days:
"Speaking of which, the Editorial Office sent someone to invite me a few days ago. They wanted me to go to the Daolu Department to answer questions for the masters and mages who were reviewing the book."
"You didn't go?"
"I didn't go. At that time, I was busy in seclusion to suppress the poison in my body, so I didn't agree."
"If you don't agree, will the editors just forget about it?"
"The people at the editorial office heard that I was poisoned, so they specially invited the imperial doctor to treat me."
When Qin Shaoyou heard this, he snorted coldly: "They asked the imperial doctor not to treat you, but to check whether you are really poisoned."
Qin Buqiang nodded and said in agreement: "I didn't think of this at the time, but now after listening to your words, I also feel that they invited the imperial doctor to verify whether I lied.
If I had not been poisoned, I would have been blacklisted by Emperor Jianwu and the Editorial Factory. Maybe now, like Master Zhang and Master Suquan, they are forced to have an 'immortal fate' and are recruited to proofread the 'immortal book'. "
When Qin Shaoyou heard this, he was also frightened.
Unexpectedly, the eldest sister was poisoned on the way back to Beijing, and he actually helped her escape.
Qin Buruo then said: "You want to go to the Daolu Department to investigate the situation, that's no problem. Later I will go to the editors and tell them that I can go to the Daolu Department to answer questions.
When the time comes, you pretend to be a Taoist in my temple and go with me. I will help you cover up and buy time and opportunities for you.
There's just something I want to figure out. What are you going to do after spying on the situation? "
Qin Shaoyou had already thought about this situation and replied:
"If the situation of the monks is still good, I will find a way to contact them and rescue them.
If they fell into madness like the civil servants, then the manuscripts they copied and proofread must be destroyed!
That manuscript can drive people crazy. It is definitely not a serious fairy book. Only by destroying it can we prevent it from continuing to harm people.
As for the civil servants and monks who fell into madness, I also need to further understand their situation before I can determine how to save them. "
After a pause, Qin Shaoyou added: "When I went to Daolu Division, in addition to checking up on Zhang Zhenren and others, I also wanted to check out the situation in advance to prepare for follow-up actions. If possible, I also want to find an opportunity to go to the Hanlin Academy to meet with Zhang Zhenren and others. Seng Lu Si, take a look."
"Then you have to promise me something first."
Qin Buruo looked at Qin Shaoyou and did not raise any objection to his plan, but warned: "Don't act rashly without complete preparations!"
"Don't worry, sister."
Qin Shaoyou agreed immediately.
"I never fight an unprepared battle! I know very well that the opponent I have to face this time is not an ordinary opponent, and I will definitely not act blindly."
"As long as you understand, now put on your human skin mask, turn into the knowledgeable person you were just now, and come with me to the editing factory."
Qin Buruo stood up and said, urging Qin Shaoyou to transform quickly.
This resolute and resolute temperament is a perfect match for the thunder method she practices.
"Sister, don't be anxious."
Qin Shaoyou quickly grabbed her.
"If you take the initiative to find people from the editorial office, there is no guarantee that they will not become suspicious. Even if they allow us to go to Daolu Division, they will definitely take strict precautions.
It is better to find a way to detoxify first, and then release the news to let the people in the editing factory know that your condition has improved, and wait until they come to look for you again before you agree.
It's completely different to send it to your door on your own initiative than to invite it after visiting the thatched cottage three times!
And I can't pretend to be a knowledgeable person. But he knew that the Taoist usually welcomed and sent off too many people. If someone asked him about this, wouldn't it be possible to reveal a flaw? It would be better to find another identity. "
After all, Qin Shaoyou had worked as an undercover agent in Qingtang, and the plan was very well arranged.
There was just one thing that made Qin Buruo question: "What if I can't cure this poison?"
Qin Shaoyou didn't show off: "I have a dish here that may be able to detoxify the poison in your body."
"vegetable?"
Qin Buruo was stunned when he heard this.
She has never heard of any vegetables that can detoxify, and she never thought that her little brother actually learned to cook.
"This dish of mine was taught by the founder of Jiutiandang Demon. It can greatly improve the poison resistance of the eater. Even if it cannot detoxify, it can further suppress it and make your situation greatly improve."
Seeing suspicion flashing in Qin Buruo's eyes, Qin Shaoyou raised his hand and pointed at the statue of Lingguan behind her.
"Don't believe me, the spirit officer knows my cooking skills very well. You can tell by looking at the corners of his mouth."
The corner of the mouth?
Qin Buruo turned around and looked up in shock, and saw a wet mark under the corner of the Lingguan statue's mouth...
