Ming Dynasty, starting from the empty seal case

Chapter 106: One-on-one challenge!

The next day, Fengtian Hall.

A few days before the opening of the Yamen in the eleventh year of Hongwu, we basically made plans for the next year.

However, this time, after a simple court meeting.

Things immediately came to the matter that all the officials were most concerned about - the Crown Princess!

"Your Majesty, regarding the recent affairs in the palace, I dare to mention something that must be mentioned in this palace..."

This time, it was not Shi Tujie, the imperial censor, who spoke first.

But it was Chen Ning, the Zuo Yushi doctor!
Although the matter of the crown princess is a royal matter, it is also a major matter involving the country.

Although the censor had heard about the incident, a sixth-grade censor was not qualified enough to get involved with the crown princess.

on the contrary……

But Chen Ning is not afraid. He is dedicated to the country. This is a public heart, and the prince will understand.

"Whether his body is healthy or not is also related to the future of our Ming Dynasty. As a censor, I monitor the world for your majesty. This matter is of great importance."

And if it is impeachment, he needs to be on the stage.

The princess's body is like this these days. It seems to be stable for a while, but it will get worse on any given night.

"In the end, it caused a catastrophe!"

"if……"

what?
As his words fell, the ministers seemed to hear them for the first time.

"absurd!"

"Can I please ask the imperial doctor who recently treated the Crown Princess to truthfully inform all officials about her condition? If it is really in danger, we should seek the best doctors in the world to diagnose and treat her."

Hearing this, everyone showed absurd expressions, and immediately asked angrily:
"Mr. Tian, ​​what do you mean...that a child who is only six years old, no, he is seven years old this year, has no medical knowledge at all, does not understand medicinal herbs, and cannot distinguish between the five elements, dares to use a secret recipe to diagnose and treat the Crown Princess?"

"What a coincidence, the Crown Princess has just given birth to her grandson, and it was at the time when her body was at its weakest that the disease took advantage of it. Even we could only keep our lives... As for the end, alas!"

It keeps going back and forth, and now it’s “a candle in the wind.” And last night, Su Xian's lack of medical knowledge probably aggravated the Crown Princess's condition.

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand. All officials have their own plans, and he himself has his own plans.

Although he had guessed what would happen today, to be honest, he was a little surprised when he saw those figures.

In an instant, Zhu Biao's eyes suddenly looked towards him.

He sighed, and his tone soon turned regretful.

But today, even a few old gentlemen from the main hall came here specially.

The more Tian Jingchen talked about it, the more troubled and anxious he became, "He is the Qilin son mentioned by His Majesty. It's no wonder that we are impatient. When he said it, he got advice from an expert in a dream. There is a secret recipe that can diagnose and treat the Crown Princess. Although we There are obstacles, but the will is not strong!”

This time, Chen Ning, as the highest official of Yushitai, spoke first, which is enough to show that the officials attach great importance to this matter!
This is why Ben came today. The ministers did not have any foreshadowing. Naturally, Zhu Yuanzhang had already guessed.

"presumptuous!"

Of course, the imperial physician who has been treating the Crown Princess in the past few days has also come.

Sure enough, Zhu Biao withdrew his gaze and remained silent.

Having said this, he raised his head and glanced at the prince who had been silent.

At this moment, countless people shouted angrily.

During these days, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who used to be gentle and calm, became anxious and irritable. The affairs of Zhan Shifu also stopped, and all the ministers knew why.

There were more officials coming to Fengtian Hall today than before.

"Bold..."

"If anything happens to the Crown Princess, the country should immediately make more preparations and choose a new... new Crown Princess!"

Doctor Tian nodded helplessly, "It's my fault for waiting!"

Thinking of this, Tian Jingchen sighed helplessly and told the complete story of what happened yesterday.

"But even so, it makes sense to say that the Crown Princess still has a glimmer of hope. Our medical skills are shallow, but there are great talents among the people, and there are similar cases in ancient medical books. I originally thought that after returning home, I would read the sages' suicide notes. I will definitely be able to diagnose and treat the Crown Princess in the end."

"Since everyone has arrived, let's talk about it."

Although he ordered that all officials above the sixth rank in Beijing must participate in the court meeting. But there are always exceptions to everything. For example, if you are over the age limit, or you are sick, have trouble, or other unexpected circumstances, you do not need to go to court.

"But it's helpless... At this moment, Su Xian from the main hall actually bewitched the eldest grandson!"

Chen Ning said: "The matter of the Crown Princess has lasted for more than half a month, and many imperial doctors in the Imperial Hospital have also been treating her. Although this is a royal matter, she is the eldest daughter-in-law of the harem and the future mother of the world!"

While speaking, the ministers turned around first and looked at the imperial doctors.

He was silent for a while, then looked down and said, "Say!"

"To be honest, after our diagnosis and treatment, although the Crown Princess's condition has been stabilized, under normal circumstances, she will surely recover slowly!"

Tian Jingchen stepped forward first. The three of them had been waiting to be summoned since they left the East Palace yesterday, but it seemed that the Crown Princess's condition should have stabilized in the end. But it doesn't matter, because another doctor from the Imperial Hospital was summoned today.

Chen Ning, the Zuo Yushi doctor, talked about this matter, which was tantamount to opening its scars, but the Tian family had no selfish interests, and all officials acted according to the rules.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were indifferent, he put one hand on the dragon chair and rubbed it subconsciously with his fingers.

Yiying, a civil official, seemed to think it was ridiculous to cheat the world, while Yiying, a military general, was furious.

"Throughout history books, such a ridiculous scene is unheard of!"

"This is clearly deceiving the Holy Emperor and harming the royal family. He should be punished!"

"What do you do for food? How is the Crown Princess doing now?"

Seeing that the crowd was really excited.

Even though Tian Jingchen and others were prepared, they still felt chilled when they saw this scene.

He quickly said: "The princess had a high fever last night and was sweating profusely. I'm afraid she has lost her last bit of energy and blood, and is already running out of gas!"

"We are guilty. If we could have stopped this beast, surely it would not have resulted in such a bitter outcome?"

For a while.

The ministers were once again furious, and they all opened their mouths and swore angrily, as if they wanted to eat the three imperial doctors directly.

"You are a royal doctor in vain!"

"Since you're right next to me, why don't you stop me?"

Although the ministers were scolding, they knew very well that they were probably not the ones to make the final decision on this matter. I am afraid that there was only one person in the government who chose to believe and use that kid with a bad mouth...

For a moment, everyone quietly looked at His Majesty.

Of course Your Majesty is right, it can only be the minister's fault.

And watching the scene become more and more out of control.

Just in time!

"His Majesty!"

Following a loud shout, a figure quietly appeared at the end of the group of ministers. Its voice was loud and clear, instantly silencing the noisy atmosphere.

Everyone looked around hurriedly.

But found out that it was Shi Tujie, the censor.

"I am impeaching Su Guiyuan, the official responsible for the promotion of treasure banknotes. He allowed his heirs to behave wildly, confuse the public with monstrous words, and was ignorant of medicine. Yet he dared to harm the crown princess! As a result, the dynasty of our country was in turmoil and the Holy Heart was uneasy..."

"He should be caught immediately and held accountable!"

"Otherwise, our country's great plans will be harmed by that villain!"

His voice just fell.

The atmosphere in the entire Fengtian Hall finally reached its peak.

Lu Ben, the Minister of Rites, his eyes flickering, quietly took back the steps he had just taken.

Once the princess is critically ill, the culprit should be eliminated immediately to calm people's hearts!

Then there was the natural discussion about the choice of the Crown Princess...

As for the promotion of treasure banknotes, it is the method of others.

What they want is the position of Crown Princess.

And the prized position of being promoted to the eighth rank will naturally be taken by others.

In just a few breaths...

The officials, who had obviously never discussed it, now seem to have made a contract.

it is more than words!
……

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the scene of his ministers, as if he didn't know what everyone was thinking.

He remained silent.

But below, several voices sounded one after another.

"Now that we have tracked down the culprit, whether it is to calm the people's hearts or to eradicate the real culprit!"

"This bold traitor who harmed the emperor's relatives and deceived the emperor should be shown to the public immediately! Then kill his three clans to calm the hearts of the people in the world!"

"In addition, the crown prince is the foundation of a country, and the crown princess is the future mother of the world. This position is indispensable. We should immediately choose the principal concubine among the concubines in the East Palace and take the position. Only in this way can we perfect the orthodoxy of our country. Peace to the world!"

"..."

The ministers spoke to each other with urgency and momentum.

This is all out of the heart of thinking for the country, and the Holy Spirit should issue an order immediately.

Of course, when it comes to the Crown Princess, although the planning is today, the actual implementation must of course be based on the process. The officials are also planning in the future.

And this moment.

Song Lian looked around, and the noisy official voices seemed to indicate that the matter had been decided and no changes would be allowed.

He sighed slowly.

it's time……

However, he was about to take the next step.

Suddenly, outside Fengtian Hall, a loud voice seemed to have been waiting for a long time, and finally sounded at this moment.

"Your Majesty...the Treasurer Tiju, Su Guiyuan is asking for an audience!"

……

The words fell.

The officials who had been quarreling just now suddenly paused, and then they all turned around and looked outside the palace.

Then whisper,

"Is the court meeting a place of audience?"

"Let him wait, it's just an eighth grade, it will delay the court affairs!"

"Is this because you know you are guilty of death, so you came to plead for mercy?"

"His son saved him during the Kongyin case. Now he is about to be promoted, but he is dragging him down. Hey! He really gave birth to a good son!"

Ministers, you say something to me.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who had been silent for a while, finally spoke at this moment.

"What's the matter?"

Immediately, the loud voice also sounded.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, he said: The new banknotes are ready, and I am here to congratulate Your Majesty!"

Ok?
As soon as these words came out, surprise appeared on the faces of the officials.

"Are you here to congratulate me? Is it possible that he has been busy working in the Baochao Prosecution Department and is still unaware of his son's affairs?"

"I heard that he has been a very busy man these days. Even the transfer order from our household department only came back three days after it was sent!"

The ministers seemed to be deliberately suspicious, but Zhu Yuanzhang's voice sounded. "It just so happens that the meeting is discussing his affairs, so let him come in."

……

outside the temple.

Su Guiyuan clenched the memorial in his hand.

Speaking of which, the reason why I was able to come here was because during this period of time, the status of the Baochao Office was gradually improved.

However, even though he had gone to the palace to meet with the Holy Emperor many times.

But that was all in the Wenhua Hall.

Speaking of which, this is the second time for him to come here, the meeting place of Fengtian Palace.

The first time was because of the Kongyin case. He was only questioned by the Holy Father in front of the main hall because of Xian'er's "bold memorial".

And this time.

But he still came here because of his leisure time.

The only difference is that it was Xian'er who saved him last time.

This time, it is the responsibility of being a father.

Exhaled slowly, finally.

"go in."

After receiving permission, Su Guiyuan subconsciously tightened the sleeves of the eighth-grade official robe.

Immediately climbed up the steps...

As he crossed the threshold, Su Guiyuan finally entered the meeting place of Fengtian Hall for the first time.

As soon as he entered, in an instant, almost all the eyes of the entire hall were directed towards him.

This scene is so familiar. The last time he was trembling, his voice was trembling when he answered outside the Fengtian Palace.

But this time, he acted as if he hadn't heard anything and just saluted:

"My lord, Su Guiyuan, the treasurer's official, is here to pay homage to your Majesty because of the finalization of the new banknotes!"

The main hall was silent, no longer as noisy as before.

Zhu Yuanzhang's voice came out loudly, "Come forward!"

Su Guiyuan stood up and stepped forward.

Zhu Yuanzhang said again: "We will discuss the new banknotes later. We have already seen several editions before."

"Do you know whose business this meeting was just discussing?"

Su Guiyuan replied bluntly: "Quinzi went to the main hall yesterday and did not return all night. There was also news about the condition of the Crown Princess. Your Majesty asked me this, and I guess this is what we should be talking about."

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't wait for him to ask.

Tu Jie, who had been waiting on the side for a long time, said quickly: "Your Majesty, it seems that Su Guiyuan knew this a long time ago, but still let his son foolishly donate medicine. His act of harming the emperor's relatives is clearly his accusation!"

Tian Jingchen also said in a hurry: "Your Majesty, since this animal has come to the main hall, we can just question it and take this opportunity to kill the father and son who have evil intentions!"

While they were talking, there was something strange in their hearts.

According to the past behavior of this holy sage, he probably would have arrested the two father and son long ago as a warning to others without even waiting for their advice at the court meeting.

But there must be several reasons for the delay in taking action now.

One of them is the condition of the Crown Princess, which may have stabilized temporarily, but His Majesty is still hesitating.

After all, although they kept saying that it was Su Xian who was ignorant of pharmacology and mutilated the Crown Princess, this was just a casual accusation.

And they wanted to make Su Xian take the blame for not being able to cure the Crown Princess, so that they could escape from this matter.

It doesn't matter whether it succeeds or not.

At this moment, all officials are united. Although they each have their own plans, they all have the same purpose.

Only in this way can everyone get what they want...the title of Treasurer and the Crown Princess!

can only say……

Su Xian was unlucky. He jumped into this pit for no reason. Otherwise, the ministers would not be able to connect these things into one thing.

At this point, it’s not his problem, it’s also his problem!
"You have heard the attitude of the officials now. What do you have to say?" Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Su Guiyuan.

Su Guiyuan came here today for this reason, and he was already prepared in his heart.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Quanzi is kind-hearted and grateful for the emperor's eldest grandson's kindness in rescuing my father and son at the top of the city. So this time when he heard that the Crown Princess was seriously ill, he desperately took out the medicine."

"Therefore...this is not what the ministers said: harboring evil intentions!"

"It's all my son's fault, with sincere and kind intentions!"

"How brave!" Tu Jie said angrily: "You still dare to quibble now?"

"It's not sophistry, it's the truth!" Su Guiyuan followed.

Tian Jingchen's eyes were sharp and full of oppression, "With a passionate heart, can you deliver medicine without understanding pharmacology? Isn't it the crime to miss the crown princess's condition?"

Su Guiyuan did not answer his words, but looked at his clothes and already guessed something. "What evidence does Shangguan have that my son missed the Crown Princess's condition?"

"You!" Another figure next to Tian Jingchen angrily yelled: "The Crown Princess took your son's medicine, so she was sweating profusely and her condition worsened!"

"How many of them are imperial doctors?" Su Guiyuan still didn't answer, just asked.

Tian Jingchen thought the other party was going to say something, "It's the imperial physician, so he knows everything!"

Su Guiyuan finally had sharp eyes.

"When I first heard that the Crown Princess had given birth to a grandson, she was just weak. But after more than ten days of diagnosis and treatment, the Crown Princess's condition became worse day by day, so my son was anxious to deliver medicine."

"As you said, don't you mean that you are also harboring evil intentions?"

"伱..." Tian Jingchen and others were suddenly shocked and angry.

How could this person take the blame for them?
"How brave..." He was about to roar.

But he saw Su Guiyuan stepping forward again, his eyes becoming more fierce.

"I don't understand medicine, but I sincerely give medicine, but my son's innocent heart has been programmed to admit his guilt."

"You are proficient in pharmacology and have used all your methods, but you have made the Crown Princess's illness worse and worse? You are not only harboring evil intentions, but I am afraid you also intend to do so and harm the royal family!"

"You..." Tian Jingchen suddenly heard these words and couldn't help but take a step back and said angrily: "The imperial doctor diagnoses and treats the disease, and it is not the arrival of Daluo Jinxian. Who can say that the medicine can cure the disease?"

"Can my son's illness be cured by medicine?"

At this moment, Su Guiyuan shouted suddenly, and he pressed him again: "Since you are incapable of doing this, the reason why the Crown Princess's previous illness has become worse and worse is because of the inappropriate medicine you have given her!"

"My son only gave me a medicine. Before I came here today, I had already found out that it was just garlic and wine. The smell of the wine has already dissipated."

"This is just a medicine, but you, sirs, have given it to my son because the Crown Princess has been seriously ill recently. What kind of imperial doctor do you think you are?"

"You...are presumptuous!" Tian Jingchen shouted angrily, repeating what he said before, "If it weren't for this son, the Crown Princess's condition would have stabilized, maybe..."

"Maybe the Crown Princess can be cured by you?" Su Guiyuan took the words and shouted again: "Then my son really delayed your amazing medical skills!"

"But didn't you just say that it's not like Daluo Jinxian, who can say that medicine can cure the disease?"

"If it is as stable as you say, why did my son take action more than ten days later?"

"You are afraid of taking the blame, but you put the consequences of incurable disease into the hands of a child!"

"Such a royal doctor? How can we treat people?"

"What Sun Simiao, the king of medicine in the past, said: Great doctors are sincere! Aren't they all forgotten by you?"

As he spoke, he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang again.

"Your Majesty, these imperial doctors are hereditary. If the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked!"

"The Imperial Physician is a great doctor in the palace. Now he has started to shirk the blame. Since then, it has been passed down from generation to generation. The medical skills are not much, but the officialdom shirks the blame!"

"From the palace to your majesty, down to the prince and grandson, how dare you leave your safety in the hands of such people?"

As soon as these words came out.

In an instant, the entire court was in turmoil.

At this moment, the eyes of hundreds of officials were all directed toward Su Guiyuan. His words shocked the world.

Not just for Tian Jingchen and others!

He even targeted the entire Taiyuan Hospital. To put it more broadly, could this person also target the country of residence of Ming Dynasty?
For a moment, Tian Jingchen and others felt their hearts surge.

"Your Majesty, you also said that this father and son are not harboring evil intentions. He is trying to disrupt our Ming Dynasty and the system established by your majesty."

"I am the medical officer of the Imperial Hospital, inherited from my father and son, and my duty is for all officials of the royal family to do their best. This guy is not just targeting us, but I am afraid he also has evil intentions, targeting farmers, craftsmen, merchants, and even... military households!"

"Please kill this beast immediately!"

At this moment, the officials below were watching the turmoil.

But even Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned.

Today, he deliberately made the meeting more lively. Although he had his own purpose, he never thought that things would develop to this extent...

He just didn't know how to make the atmosphere quiet.

But he saw Su Guiyuan looking at him again, completely ignoring the sounds of attacks around him.

Instead, he looked at himself eagerly, trying to find an answer.

"His Majesty!"

"Although I don't understand medical science, I understand my son. If I wasn't 80% sure, I would never dare to take such a dangerous risk."

"More importantly, Bichen understands that although healing the Crown Princess comes from a kind heart, it is also a whirlpool of life and death that spreads to the whole family!"

Su Guiyuan's voice was very loud, almost roaring.

As for the angry comments around him, he didn't care at all, as if he was just talking to himself.

"Wei Chen was not arrested last night, but he waited until today to be able to go to the palace and bear the verbal and written criticism from all the superior officials!"

"Your Majesty is sitting as peacefully as a mountain today, and His Royal Highness does not show any expression of compassion!"

"I dare you to ask your Majesty..."

He paused. This question seemed to be so important to him that after Su Guiyuan paused for several breaths, he suddenly asked:

"My son...is he guilty or not?"

As soon as this question came out.

The angry expressions of the ministers were frozen on their faces, and then everyone seemed to have thought of something and immediately looked at the Holy Lord.

To be honest, this question was not just something Su Guiyuan wanted to ask, it was also on their minds from the beginning. However, they were eager to achieve their goals.

I didn’t even think about that possibility...

After all, facts speak louder than words!
however.

After Su Guiyuan's question appeared, they couldn't help but think deeply again, what if?

No chance!

After all, behind this question, there is a more shocking answer!

It may even be enough to overturn everyone's calculations this time.

But at this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang faced the gaze of the ministers with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of the dragon chair.

I thought a little in my heart.

As their lips and teeth touched each other, the sounds of the two words had already resounded throughout the hall, shocking the ministers.

"Not guilty!"

(End of this chapter)