Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 238
Jia Rui felt that his arrangements were not completed yet, and he did not want to die with the Supreme Emperor.

Jia Rui knew that the emperor hated him deeply. When he was alive, the emperor might reluctantly acknowledge these arrangements made by the emperor, but once the emperor died, the emperor might turn against him and disown him.

Jia Rui held the Supreme Emperor in his arms, his mind running wildly, thinking of some solution to the current predicament.

As a result, Jia Rui was afraid that he would be out of his mind and had no foolproof plan.

The best result now is to lead the emperor to command the princes. The worst result is to lead the troops to fight out of the capital.

However, either of these two methods is a bit risky for Jia Rui now.

Just when Jia Rui was hesitant, the Supreme Emperor began to cough violently again.

It turned out that the zhenqi that Jia Rui had just put into the Supreme Emperor's body had been exhausted.

Jia Rong quickly used the Nine Sun Magic Skill again, and streams of heat were once again integrated into the body of the Supreme Emperor.

The Emperor's complexion improved again.

Looking at the rosy-faced Supreme Emperor, Jia Rui suddenly had a solution that could completely solve the current predicament.

If the Supreme Emperor can persist for a few more years, doesn't he have a few more years to plan?

As long as the Supreme Emperor's health recovers, all problems will cease to be a problem.

There is really a way to make the Supreme Emperor persist for a few more years.

In Jia Rui's system, there is a magical skill called Yiyang Finger.

That yang finger, in addition to the miraculous power of acupuncture, also has the effect of bringing the dead back to life.

However, this kung fu has a big drawback, that is, after using all your strength once, it will take five years to return to the previous level.

From Jia Rui's point of view, even if he saved the Supreme Emperor with his Yang Finger, the Supreme Emperor could only persist for another three years at most, which meant that the Supreme Emperor would die after three years, and Jia Rui would also lose his backer.

However, these three years are enough.

Jia Rui rolled his eyes, then pretended to be sad, "Your Majesty, I have a way to save you temporarily, but it can only suppress your illness for three years."

When the Supreme Emperor heard this, his eyes lit up.

Everyone is afraid of death. Who would be willing to die if he could live?
Despite the fact that the Supreme Emperor had already made a promise to the Emperor about future generations and even handed over part of the military power to the Emperor, the Supreme Emperor was still a little scared when that day came.

"any idea?"

"To report to the Supreme Emperor, Wei Chen once figured out a skill that can transfer all the qigong from his whole body to another person, which can bring the dead back to life."

The Emperor's eyes have become brighter now. Does he really have such skill?Does this mean he doesn’t have to die?

The Supreme Emperor barely supported his body, and then said to Jia Rui expectantly: "Jia Aiqing, hurry up and work hard to save my life."

A look of determination appeared on Jia Rui's face, "Your Majesty has shown great kindness to me, and I will never be able to repay you even if I die. In this case, please take off your clothes."

Zhao Jin, who was standing next to him, quickly glanced at the Emperor. When he saw the Emperor, he nodded slightly and went to take off the Emperor's coat.

Jia Rui helped the Supreme Emperor upright, and he also sat cross-legged behind the Supreme Emperor.

Just when Jia Rui was about to work hard, he suddenly thought of something, and then whispered to the living Emperor:
"Your Majesty, Wei Chen will be practicing Qigong for a while. Please remember to interrupt. Once someone disturbs Wei Chen's Qigong, both of you and I will be killed immediately."

The Supreme Emperor was not a fool. He immediately understood, what did Jia Rui mean?
He was afraid that when he was halfway through his work, the emperor would break in. Not only would he be dead, but even Jia Rui himself would not be able to survive.

When a person is about to die from a terminal illness, and suddenly someone tells him that there is a medicine that can save him, then the patient will buy the medicine no matter how high the price is.

The Supreme Emperor has this mentality now.

Now let alone the emperor, even if the king of heaven comes, don't even think about disturbing yourself.

"Zhao Jin."

"The servant is here."

"Take the gold medal command arrow and mobilize the Guards Corps to surround the Dragon Head Palace. No one is allowed to enter or exit without my will. Anyone who disobeys will be executed on the spot."

"The slaves obey the order."

Zhao Jin agreed and wanted to go to the cabinet next to him to get the gold medal token arrow, but he took a step and stopped again.

"Your Majesty, if the Emperor wants to see Your Majesty, how will this servant respond?"

The Emperor closed his eyes weakly, "No one is allowed to disturb."

This time Zhao Jin completely understood, and he stopped talking nonsense. He took the gold medal arrow from the cabinet and left the side hall of Longshou Palace.

As soon as Zhao Jin walked outside the palace, Dai Quan came to greet him.

"Brother Zhao, why did Jia Rui go in?"

Zhao Jin chuckled, "Brother Dai, do you also want to inquire about the Supreme Emperor?"

After finishing speaking, Zhao Jin clapped his hands, and two middle-aged eunuchs immediately appeared next to Zhao Jin.

These two people are Zhao Jin's confidants.

Then Zhao Jin took out the token and said to the two people: "The Supreme Emperor has a decree to order the Guards to block the Dragon Head Palace. No one is allowed to enter or exit without the decree."

One of the eunuchs stepped forward, knelt on the ground, took the gold-medal arrow, and then stood up and hurriedly started.

Another person kowtowed to Zhao Jin and then hurried outside to make arrangements?

Dai Quan was a little anxious, "Brother Zhao, what happened inside? Why did the Supreme Emperor seal off the Dragon Guard Palace?"

Zhao Jin smiled and shook his head, "How can I, a slave, dare to inquire about what the Supreme Emperor means?" Within a short time, the sound of clanging armors and the sound of dense footsteps could be heard outside the Dragon Head Palace.

Then, Ma Tao, who was fully armored, followed the eunuch holding the gold medal and came to Zhao Jin.

"The last general, Ma Tao, has been ordered to come."

Ma Tao can also be regarded as one of Jia Rui's confidants. He has been controlling the guards inside and outside the palace on Jia Rui's behalf.

Just now, the emperor was preparing to send someone to replace Ma Tao to control the guards inside and outside the palace. Unfortunately, the Supreme Emperor's gold medal arrow arrived.

This interrupted the handover ceremony again. Ma Tao took advantage of the opportunity to get rid of the emperor's eunuch who was delivering the order, and ordered three thousand guards to arrive at the Dragon Head Palace.

Zhao Jin said solemnly: "The Supreme Emperor has a decree. From now on, no one is allowed to enter or leave the Dragon Head Palace. Anyone who dares to disobey will be killed on the spot."

"The last general takes orders."

Just as he was ordered to go out, another eunuch also rushed over from the side door of Longshou Palace with three to four hundred fully armed eunuchs.

Dai Quan frowned when he saw this scene from the side.

Dai Quan also knew about these more than 300 armed eunuchs. They were one of the close guards of the Supreme Emperor when he was out of the palace or on a tour.

Mainly responsible for the safety of places where some ordinary guardsmen cannot get close.

This army of several hundred people has always been controlled by Zhao Jin.

In the past, in Dai Quan's view, this army was just for show and had no effect at all. Unexpectedly, Zhao Jin actually pulled him out today.

"Seal the side hall of Longshou Palace. Without the will of the Supreme Emperor, no one is allowed to step into the main hall."

As soon as Zhao Jin finished his instructions, he turned around and entered the main hall.

Dai Quan frowned and looked at the door of the palace, a little scared and at a loss.

The day before yesterday, the Supreme Emperor sent himself to serve the Emperor before he collapsed from illness.

This means that from now on, he will be the emperor's slave, and the Intelligence Department he controls will also belong to the emperor.

But precisely because of this, he has never been near the Supreme Emperor since the day before yesterday.

Although he is still on duty at Longshou Palace, all the news about the Supreme Emperor has nothing to do with him.

Dai Quan's eyes rolled crazily, how is the Emperor's health?He, the former confidant of the Supreme Emperor, naturally understood.

According to his judgment, the Supreme Emperor would only be like this for a day or two.

Now that Zhao Jin suddenly sealed off the Dragon Head Palace with great fanfare, could it be that the Supreme Emperor inside had passed away.

And the last person beside the Emperor was Jia Rui. It would be possible if this Jia Rui teamed up with Zhao Jin to falsely pass on the imperial edict.

After all, everyone in the court knew that as long as the Supreme Emperor died, Jia Rui would never survive. In this case, it was possible for Jia Rui, who was not a fool, to fight to the death.

If Jia Rui suddenly launched a palace coup under the guise of the Supreme Emperor's will, imprisoned the emperor, and held the emperor hostage to order the princes, it would not be without a chance.

Dai Quan was a little anxious this time.

Now he can be regarded as someone close to the emperor, although he knows in his heart that after the emperor completes the handover, he will be useless and will be driven to Nanjing for retirement.

But even so, his life is saved, and he will be prosperous and wealthy for the rest of his life.

If he watched Jia Rui launch a palace coup, he would not be forgiven by both parties, and he would not be able to survive by then, regardless of whether Jia Rui succeeded or not.

In this case, he can quickly send a message to the emperor so that the other side can prepare in advance.

After Dai Quan narrowed his eyes, he slowly retreated into an inconspicuous room in Longshou Palace.

This room is an office of the Intelligence Department in Longshou Palace. It usually handles some incoming and outgoing intelligence, organizes it, and sends it to Dai Quan, who then delivers it to the emperor.

It is precisely because of this that dozens of homing pigeons are kept here to prepare for sudden events and convey the emperor's will to the outside world.

Now, these dozens of homing pigeons have been put to use by Dai Quan.

Dai Quan had just finished flying the carrier pigeon when he was discovered by Zhao Jin's people.

After all, anyone who is not blind can see dozens of homing pigeons flying out of the Dragon Head Palace.

When Zhao Jin got the news, he stamped his feet angrily. His own negligence caused such a mistake.

"Go and capture Dai Quan for me. If he dares to resist, he will be executed on the spot."

The people below listened to Zhao Jin's order and immediately led people to surround the office of the Intelligence Department.

Dai Quan inside heard the noise outside and knew that Zhao Jin had sent someone to get him.

But Dai Quan was not panicked.

Even though I feel a little wronged now, once the emperor brings order to things, he will be one of the great contributors. Maybe he can still maintain some power and won't have to go to Nanjing.

So Dai Quan dusted off the non-existent dust on his body, then walked out of the room with square steps, hands behind his back.

After he came out, he was ready to say a few words, but the armed eunuchs did not give him a chance to reply.

I saw these people swarming up, punching and kicking Dai Quan, and then stuffed a smelly sock into Dai Quan's mouth, and then tied him up.

I don't know which eunuch took off these smelly socks. Anyway, the smell was so bad that Dai Quan almost fainted from the smell.

(End of this chapter)