first minister

"Marquis Jianning."

Outside the palace door, Xia Jingyun, who hurriedly entered the palace, saw Dr. Li waiting outside the door. Dr. Li immediately stood still and saluted respectfully.

"How is your Majesty?"

"The good news is that the situation is stable and recovering, but the bad news is that the recovery is very slow and the current situation is still very bad."

Xia Jingyun hummed. This was expected. Whether it was allicin or Dr. Li's detoxification and bloodletting, after all, it was not a miracle drug that could stabilize Xue'er's condition and save his life. , which is quite a bit of a blessing for the auspicious nature.

"Thanks for your hard work."

"Marquis Jianning is welcome."

Doctor Li seemed to be a person who was not good at polite speech. Xia Jingyun didn't say anything more, nodded and walked into the palace.

In the palace, when Chen Fugui saw Xia Jingyun, he felt a bit like he had been granted amnesty and stood up quickly.

Xia Jingyun nodded towards him and walked to the bed.

Dongfang Bai was sitting on the bedside. Although his pale face still showed extreme weakness, his smart eyes finally had a bit more vitality.

"Uncle."

"Poor."

Xia Jingyun sat down by the bed and held Dongfang Bai's hand again, "How do you feel?"

"Uncle, why am I not dead?"

Listening to this question that only a child of seven or eight years old could ask, Xia Jingyun smiled and gently rubbed Dongfang Bai's head, "How could you die? No way. You still have a lot of things to do, you have to To be a holy king of a generation, you want to be an emperor for eternity, and your uncle will accompany you to let you write a rich and colorful volume on the thick history. It will be praised by generations and yearned for by generations. How can you do it so easily? He’s dead! Do you know what destiny means?”

After listening to Xia Jingyun's words, Dongfang Bai's eyes flashed with hesitation for a moment, and then he nodded with a forced smile. Looking at Xia Jingyun's tired face, he gestured towards Chen Fugui, "He already told me, you guys started from Yuyan Zhou traveled day and night to get to Zhongjing, barely resting on the way, and he was so tired today. Uncle, let’s go and rest first! Don’t injure your body from fatigue.”

Xia Jingyun smiled when he heard this and said, "Okay. However, uncle has gone to rest. You should also take good care of yourself and cooperate with the treatment to strive for a speedy recovery, okay?"

Dongfang Bai nodded, and Xia Jingyun stood up and yawned loudly, "Now the situation inside and outside the court has basically calmed down, and you are no longer in serious trouble. I will go see my sister again, and then I can go back to rest in peace."

He stretched for a long time, and then suddenly fell straight down. Thanks to Chen Fugui's quick eyesight and quick hands, he endured the pain in his right arm and caught him, so that he was not seriously injured.

Seeing this scene, Dongfang Bai was so shocked that he sat up instantly, his mouth twitching in pain, and the whole palace was in chaos.

Fortunately, Dr. Li was in the palace. With Dongfang Bai's cooperation, he immediately moved Xia Jingyun to the large dragon bed and stretched out his hand to feel his pulse.

Then he said slowly with concern in his eyes: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, Marquis Jianning has fainted due to exhaustion, and his pulse and signs are quite stable. Once he has had enough sleep and nursed back to health in a few days, he will be fine."

Dongfang Bai glanced at the sleeping Xia Jingyun with emotion, looking at his slightly slovenly appearance, and then looked at Chen Fugui, "Send uncle back to Jianninghou Mansion. You must take good care of him and make no mistakes."

Chen Fugui hummed, bent down and picked up Xia Jingyun himself, and walked out.

"and many more!"

Behind him, Dongfang Bai's call suddenly came. Chen Fugui stopped and looked back, and saw Dongfang Bai saying seriously: "You have worked hard too."

Chen Fugui was like a farmer who saw the crops in the field growing well. He grinned and turned around and walked out.

Looking at the two people's leaving figures, Dongfang Bai was silently lost in thought.

In his mind, the words Xia Jingyun said in his ear while he was half asleep and half awake flashed through his mind, and he fell into a long silence.

After a while, he looked at Imperial Physician Li who was busy in the palace beside him, called him closer, and said softly, "What have I been doing these past few hours when I was unconscious?"

Imperial Physician Li had just witnessed the intimacy between His Majesty and Marquis Jianning, especially the scene where Marquis Jianning stretched out his hand to rub His Majesty's head. He was so shocked that he almost couldn't help but exclaim. But now when His Majesty asked him, did he Even stupid people know how to speak, not to mention that Marquis Jianning himself has done an outstanding job.

Dongfang Bai was moved when he heard his uncle's anger towards the imperial doctor of the imperial hospital and his struggle for his injured leg;

Dongfang Bai couldn't help but feel a bit proud when he heard that he extracted the magic medicine for his own injuries from ordinary worthless garlic, and then handed it over to Li Tianshi without any reservation. ;

When he finally heard that Xia Jingyun left Chen Fugui here to guard him after his condition stabilized, and then went out with murderous intent, his young and mature heart couldn't help but feel a little more agitated.

When Doctor Li's story ended, Dongfang Bai was silent for a moment and said slowly: "When will my leg be healed?"

Doctor Li looked hesitant and seemed a little afraid to answer.

"Tell me, I have saved my life, there is nothing I can't bear."

Doctor Li said: "The poison in your majesty's body has been basically cured. However, the condition of the injury to the leg is still serious. There are two main problems. One is that the sleeve arrows were coated with poison, and the poison entered the body. Although Medication was used to protect the heart veins, but the toxicity was too strong, so it still needed to be removed slowly. Secondly, the Shang commander at that time tied the thighs with cloth strips to prevent the blood from flowing up the legs smoothly, so as not to damage the heart veins. Although he made great efforts to save it, Your Majesty’s life, but it also brings about a problem, that is, being restrained for too long has blocked the meridians of the legs, so it is necessary to use bloodletting combined with the medicine to relax the muscles and activate blood circulation to drain the congestion.”

He paused and his voice gradually became softer, "If your Majesty cooperates with Wei Chen's treatment and exercises diligently, your Majesty's injured leg may be back to normal in one to two years."

Dongfang Bai was silent for a long time when he heard this, and said slowly: "Thank you for your hard work. It's up to you to do the hospital work."

Doctor Li looked startled, and then he couldn't help but reveal a happy expression. Just as he was about to say something, Dongfang Bai said halfheartedly: "Extract the poison for me."
-

When Xia Jingyun captured three powerful figures from the wealthy family and imprisoned them, news of His Majesty's awakening came one after another. With the Queen Mother and her son safe, the waiting in the court came to an end.

The crowd slowly dispersed, and the moment they walked out of the palace gate, King Cheng breathed a sigh of relief, but also inevitably felt a bit regretful.

Men, who doesn't want to sit on that supreme position, especially when it seems to be within reach like him.

It's a pity that the ups and downs of the night were unpredictable. When the drama ended, His Majesty's condition was stable, the Queen Mother was safe and sound, and there was a new prince to fall back on. This throne would never be his turn.

The only two important ministers in the court who actively proposed to support him to become the crown prince, Wan Wenbi and Yan Songwen, were directly thrown into the black ice platform by Jianning Hou.

Forget it, stop dreaming, just be an idle prince and have more babies!

As soon as this thought came to his mind, he immediately remembered that with his own princess here, he had no chance to take a concubine and show off his semen like dirt. He couldn't help but look up to the sky, feeling sad.

Li Tianfeng saw this scene from a distance and hummed: "King Cheng said he had no intention of becoming emperor, and he pretended to be cautious, but from the looks of it, he seems to be a bit unwilling!"

Wei Yuanzhi snorted coldly, "It's just a duckweed without roots. If you respect him, he will be the emperor's uncle and the head of the clan. If you don't respect him, he will be nothing more than an idle prince. How dare he covet the divine weapon!"

"This statement is biased and appears stingy."

Behind the two of them, a voice slowly sounded. Mr. Su stepped forward slowly, looked at the two of them and said, "Now that Wan Wenbi and Yan Songwen have fallen, the DPRK will undergo some turbulent adjustments. Gao Yang will take charge of the DPRK, and the two of you will be in charge." To fully cooperate with Gao Yang, you should also show the dignity and magnanimity of a central official, so that you can convince the public."

Wei Yuanzhi and Li Tianfeng were shocked, and they both raised their hands and said, "Thank you, Duke An, for your teachings."

Mr. Su nodded slightly and walked away.

Behind him, Mr. Zhao and Mr. Qin also smiled and nodded at the two of them.

The Duke of Lu, who represented the honorable nobles, had long since disappeared after another night of frustration and disappointment.

Only Yang Weiguang and another important minister in the center were left, whispering in low voices and leaving.

In the palace, the peace of the past was restored.

But the wave had just spread out with Miyagi as its core.

"With the turmoil tonight, I don't know how many families have ended their fortunes, and how many people have lost their heads."

This time, there was one more person on the large carriage, and the sigh came from this extra person, the old Patriarch Qin.

Mr. Zhao, the owner of the village, smiled when he heard this, "But there will also be countless people who got the opportunity for nothing and filled the gap in the court. From then on, they became prosperous and achieved their achievements and dreams."

Patriarch Qin nodded, naturally agreeing with this statement, and then said: "Speaking of which, that kid from Gao Yang tonight defeated Wan Wenbi and Yan Songwen. It can be said that he was decisive, and the reaction of those two people was really decisive. It is a disgrace to a central official. Just like them, they still want to fight for power and control the government. They really overestimate their capabilities!"

"That's wrong!"

Old Xianggong Su, who had always been at odds with the old Patriarch Qin, shook his head and spoke, but this time it was not just for tit-for-tat. "What is a big shot? The foundation of a big shot lies in two points. One is the gap in the ability to obtain information. When you know something that no one else knows, or you know it earlier than others, you have a head start and can calmly plan the situation. , with calculated calculations and no intention, there will be no disadvantage; the second is the absolute power gap, regardless of whether it is reasonable or not, when you have the power of life and death, you can make a decision with a single word, control the fate of others, and let those who are inferior in status It makes no sense for you to use your talented people and strangers for your own advantage. But once these are taken away, there is no essential difference between a so-called big shot and an ordinary person."

He looked at the old Patriarch Qin, hesitated for a moment, and then added an explanation, "This is my personal experience back then."

Patriarch Qin was slightly annoyed at first, but after hearing these words, his unhappiness disappeared instantly.

Su Zongzhe is not unpowerful. He has a generation of virtuous prime ministers, disciples and old officials all over the world. He is not lacking in skills and brains. The Su family has a rich heritage. But even so, after he resigned and returned home, after the two points he just mentioned, After no longer having any advantage, he was dealt with by the rising power minister Qin Weizhong, and in the end he had to fake his death in exchange for a moment of peace.

Mr. Zhao said slowly: "If these two people are still in their positions, they can still use the power in their hands to create a terrifying shadow. But when the sunshine of power dissipates and the true colors are revealed, after all, He is nothing more than a coward who is incapable of protecting himself wisely, and a villain who is obsessed with power and accompanies others."

Mr. Su nodded, "Gao Yang is not acting recklessly. On the contrary, tonight is the best opportunity for him to act like this. Even if it is a bit domineering and arrogant, both the government and the public can understand his behavior under worry and anger. But after that, Tonight, everything becomes clear, and there will no longer be such a good excuse.”

Patriarch Qin couldn't refute these words, and he truly agreed with them.

After many years of ups and downs in the capital, he deeply believed in these two points said by Mr. Su.

He was silent for a moment amid the creaking of the carriage, and then said, "What do you think of Gao Yang's kid?"

Mr. Zhao smiled and said, "He is that kind of alternative, the kind of genius who can still turn the tide and help the building from falling without the halo and help. I am really looking forward to it. He is now going to fight." A broken heart, like a tiger emerging from a coffin, will wreak havoc in this court, and what kind of atmosphere it will bring."

Mr. Su said four words concisely and concisely, "I am not as good as him."

Patriarch Qin chuckled, "That's always a good thing."

The three elders, all of whom were married to Xia Jingyun, raised the corners of their mouths in unison.

Mr. Su gently tapped his knee, "Speaking of which, is there anything unfinished this time?"

Mr. Zhao, the owner of the village, smiled and said, "The young people are back, it's their turn to worry about."

The old Patriarch Qin also nodded, "Yes, the reaction from the north, the arrangements for the court, the purge of the aristocratic families, and the implementation of the New Deal are all happening one after another. Our old bones can't afford to deal with them. Now that he is back, Yes, let him do it by himself!"

Mr. Su turned his head to look at the two of them and snorted lightly, but he didn't really object.

The three of them returned to their house and slept separately in the early morning light.

The entire Zhongjing City was shocked by the news one after another after dawn.

"Your Majesty is well? That's great! Thank God, these good days have just begun. Finally, we don't have to worry about things turning bad again."

"The Queen Mother, mother and son are safe? It's a good thing, but having an extra King Xiaoyao won't have any impact on the court."

"Of course it doesn't matter to you now. Did you know that last night when His Majesty was in a coma, the Queen Mother had a difficult delivery, and she almost had a new monarch? Thanks to Marquis Jianning's magic medicine, His Majesty was saved, and then the news Pass it on to the Queen Mother, and the Queen Mother will be reassured, so that the mother and child can be safe, but that is extremely dangerous!"

"Isn't it true? Is it that serious? You're not exaggerating, are you?"

"He's not talking nonsense. Both Xianggong Wan and Xianggong Yan have been sent to the Black Ice Platform, and the Prime Minister's Mansion and Yan's Mansion have been surrounded by the Forbidden Army and placed under house arrest!"

"Isn't this too unbelievable? Those are the prime minister and the imperial censor at that time! They are all important ministers of the central government. How can they go to jail just because they say they are going to jail!"

"More than that! I heard from a friend of my third uncle's second aunt's youngest son's family that the king of the Jiuhe royal family and several other members of the wealthy family were also thrown into the Black Ice Platform. Seeing that they, these country bumpkins, I’m afraid the good days will be gone.”

"It is said that these people were all arrested by Marquis Jianning! Look! Marquis Jianning finally showed his fox tail and became domineering and arrogant. Why does he act like this!"

"Yes, although he is the adopted brother of the Queen Mother and your Majesty's uncle, from the perspective of his official position, he is just the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Why should he condemn the prime minister and the imperial censor? Sure enough, this power can make people get lost!"

"You are all talking about Marquis Jianning. Am I the only one who thinks that Marquis Jianning is really a god? His Majesty can develop a miracle medicine to cure him in a situation like this. How embarrassing is it for the Imperial Hospital!"

"Speaking of Taiyuan Hospital, the director of Taiyuan Hospital was also arrested by Marquis Jianning."

Everyone:.

“A fierce man descends from heaven, I don’t know whether it is a blessing or a curse!”
-

The discussions in the market could not reach the ears of Xia Jingyun, who was sleeping in Jianninghou Mansion, nor could they reach the ears of Dongfang Bai, who was still recovering from his illness.

At noon on the second day, he woke up again.

After taking another dose of allicin and the decoction prepared by Ye Tianshi, and at the same time having the poison extracted and bled, his spirit recovered slightly.

He looked at Dr. Li and said, "I want to go to Changle Palace. Can I do that?"

Ye Tianshi hesitated for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, please keep yourself warm and avoid catching a cold. You should be fine."

Soon, Dongfang Bai was in a wheelchair, carrying a blanket and being carefully pushed by Jin Zhong towards Changle Palace.

In today's Daxia, there has been preliminary research on production matters, and the concept of confinement has also taken some shape.

A top-notch, delicate woman like Concubine De will naturally receive more careful care.

In the warm house, she was teasing her newborn son gently, but her brows furrowed quietly unconsciously.

The hidden worry in my heart is still lingering now.

"Your Majesty is here!"

An announcement sounded outside the palace gate, and not long after, Dongfang Bai entered the Changle Palace with the creak of a wheelchair.

Seeing Aiko, all the worries and fears she had felt all day yesterday seemed to be released in an instant. Concubine De was almost about to step forward regardless, but the brocade quilt on her body, Wen Po's instructions, and the wounds on her body stopped her. The action also allowed her to see clearly Dongfang Bai's situation at the moment.

"Xu'er, what are you doing?"

She looked at Dongfang Bai's right leg wrapped in medicine with surprised eyes and deep sorrow, and asked in a trembling voice.

Dongfang Bai smiled slightly, "I was hit by an arrow and almost died. Fortunately, I was saved by my uncle and the imperial doctor. The imperial doctor said that in two or three years, he would be able to recover as before."

Concubine De fell silent for a moment, as if she couldn't tell whether it was good news or bad news.

She had heard about the danger last night, and now seeing Dongfang Bai appearing in front of her, she felt a little at ease;

But the leg, which took two to three years to recover, made this peace of mind incomplete again.

Looking at the silent mother, Dongfang Bai motioned to Jin Zhong to push him to the bedside, and then drove out the entire Changle Palace, leaving only the mother and son, and a baby who didn't understand anything.

"Is this Erchen's younger brother?"

He quietly changed the subject and looked at the little baby lying in the crook of his mother's back arm.

Hearing this, Concubine De's eyes flashed with panic unconsciously, and she immediately let out a low hum.

Dongfang Bai looked at the baby who was sleeping peacefully, "It's wrinkled and doesn't look like a mother at all."

Concubine De forced a smile and said, "Children are all like this. Even though you look so good-looking now, when you were born, you were so wrinkled that you couldn't even open your eyes."

As she spoke, she stretched out her hand to caress Dongfang Bai's cheek and said softly: "Xie'er, you are suffering."

Dongfang Bai shook his head slightly, "As an emperor, enjoying the supreme glory of being the king of a country, you will naturally have to face these open and hidden arrows, strong winds and huge waves. Isn't this the teaching of your mother?"

Seeing Dongfang Bai's sensible look, Concubine De couldn't help but have mist in her beautiful eyes, "But the Queen Mother still hopes that you will be safe and sound."

"Really?" Dongfang Bai raised his head and looked at Concubine De.

"Silly boy, of course it's true."

Concubine De subconsciously stretched out her hand to rub Dongfang Bai's head. This time, she unexpectedly succeeded.

Dongfang Bai, who did not dodge, looked at the astonished Concubine De and solemnly said: "Mother, I have something to ask of you." (End of Chapter)