I, the prince, only want to be deposed.

Chapter 343 This is Chang'an, under the Emperor's care!
And Ji Ping is now suffering from a low-grade fever.

Yi Shuo knew what this meant, and that was why she had to order people to follow Liu Ju's previous approach in recent days and get a lot of garlic to extract allicin, in order to achieve the "anti-inflammatory" effect that Liu Ju had mentioned before.

But even so, Ji Ping's condition was getting worse day by day.

After all, he was too old. Sixty years old might not be considered too old in later generations, but in this era, it was undoubtedly a long life, so there is a saying that "seventy is a rare age in ancient times."

At any time, medicine is only auxiliary, and the main thing is to rely on the body's own repair ability to fight injuries.

Even in later generations, for elderly people who have reached a certain age, only conservative treatment methods can be used, and surgery should be avoided if possible...

"You don't have to comfort me, my dear. I know my own health very well..."

Ji Ping's breathing was rapid and weak, but a slightly difficult smile appeared on his wrinkled old face.

"As long as the grandson in Yi Ruzi's belly is safe, I will have... will have lived up to your highness' trust, and even if I die... I can die with my eyes closed."

"Ugh!"

Hearing this, Dong Zhongshu, who was standing by, saw Yishuo turn his back and secretly wipe away his tears. Finally, he sighed, walked forward and held Ji Ping's shoulders.

"Brother Ji, how long have you lived? Compared to me, you are still a few years younger. Why do you keep talking about life and death?"

"As for me, you just need to listen to Yi Ruzi's doctor's advice. She said you will recover in a few days. You will definitely recover. I am still waiting for you to play Liubo chess with me in the backyard in the future. You won't forget that you said you had come up with a new strategy last time to defeat me."

"To be honest, I have come up with a new strategy and I am waiting for you to fight me."

After saying this, Dong Zhongshu turned back to look at Yi Shuo, smiled and bowed, saying:
"Yi Ruzi, what Ji Fangcai said is not without reason."

"You are pregnant now, so you must not overwork yourself. Otherwise, Ji Ping will not be able to rest and recover if he sees you. If Yi Ruzi accidentally triggers the fetus again, Ji Ping will be anxious and guilty. Even if he could have recovered, he will probably worry himself to death."

"Besides, I and my servants are here to look after you. If there is anything you really need my guidance, I will come and ask for it. How dare you delay me?"

"So in my opinion, you should go back and rest first..."

While talking.

"Report!"

Suddenly there was a report from outside the door, and a middle shield walked in quickly after getting permission.

"Yi Ruzi, Master Dong, Secretary Ji, the prince is back."

"Your Highness!"

Upon hearing the news, Yi Shuo's body trembled, and the tears that she had tried so hard to hold back could no longer be controlled. She immediately burst into tears and almost cried out loud.

"Your Highness..."

Ji Ping also raised his neck with difficulty, as if he wanted to get up, but in the end he fell back on the couch even more exhausted.

"You guys, make sure to take good care of Yi Ruzi and Ji Zhanshi. I will go to greet His Highness!"

Dong Zhongshu specifically instructed the servants in the room, then quickly walked outside.

As soon as he left the room, the corners of his eyes became moist unconsciously, as if he suddenly had someone to rely on, and the grievance in his heart rose wildly.

Although Liu Ju was still young, compared with the officials in Bowang Garden, he was just an inexperienced teenager, and even in front of old men like Ji Ping and Dong Zhongshu, he was more like a child.

But since when, he has become the backbone of everyone in Bowang Garden.

This is not just because of Liu Ju's noble status as the crown prince. Although the crown prince is above everyone else and has power that can make people fear and submit, he may not necessarily gain a person's heartfelt respect and trust, let alone become the backbone of everyone's unswerving commitment.

……

Seeing that the person who came out to greet him was not Ji Ping, but Dong Zhongshu, Liu Ju realized that something was wrong. "Let's skip the red tape, Mr. Dong. Has anything happened in your mansion during the time I was away?"

"Your Highness has heard some rumors? This is what is going on..."

How could Dong Zhongshu dare to be negligent? While welcoming Liu Ju into Bowang Garden, he briefly told Ji Ping what had happened.

The incident was indeed related to Jiang Chong. It happened after Jiang Chong was appointed as the Xiuyi Zhizhi, which was just half a month ago.

That day, Yishuo suddenly suffered from unbearable abdominal pain.

Although she was a female doctor who was proficient in gynecology, she knew that she had some miscarriage, but after all, she was already nine months pregnant and there were some things she simply could not do. So she found Ji Ping and asked Ji Ping to send someone to the Imperial Medical Bureau in the name of the Prince's Mansion to summon other female doctors to come for assistance.

When Ji Ping learned about this, he was extremely anxious and immediately asked someone to harness the carriage and go to do it himself.

Because he was impatient, Ji Ping ordered the driver to take the roads on both sides of the highway.

According to the current rules, the Chidao is the emperor's exclusive lane, and princes, nobles and important court officials can only use the roads on both sides of the Chidao. Therefore, it is no problem for Ji Ping to do things in the name of the Prince's Mansion and take this route.

As luck would have it, he happened to meet Jiang Chong.

After Jiang Chong stopped Ji Ping, he asked Ji Ping why he was so presumptuous. Ji Ping briefly explained his identity and what he had done, and asked Jiang Chong to be lenient and let him go to avoid any mistakes.

But after hearing this, Jiang Chong became more aggressive. Not only did he not let Ji Ping go quickly, he also confiscated Ji Ping's carriage on the pretext that "only the prince can go, and the entourage's carriages and horses are not allowed." Ji Ping was anxious and argued with him. However, Jiang Chong had no intention of letting him go, and ordered his men to whip Ji Ping in public for disrespect, regardless of his old age.

When the emperor learned about this, he did not know whether he understood that this matter concerned the safety of his daughter-in-law and grandson. In short, he did not blame Jiang Chong afterwards, but issued an edict praising him: "This is what a minister should do!"

After this incident, Jiang Chong became a great figure in the capital.

After all, not everyone dares to confiscate the prince's carriages and horses, let alone impose such severe punishment on the prince's officials.

From then on, Jiang Chong enforced the law in the capital and the three prefectures. No one, no matter whether they were princes, nobles, or court officials, dared to compete with Jiang Chong.

"As Jin Midi expected, I have been used as a stepping stone..."

Liu Ju's face had already darkened, and he immediately asked,

"Is Yishuo safe now? How is Jiping's injury?"

"Yi Ruzi is fine, but I'm afraid that Ji Zhanshi... Well, Your Highness is proficient in medical skills, so Your Highness should go and take a look in person."

Dong Zhongshu shook his head helplessly and made a gesture of invitation to guide Liu Ju.

"lead the way!"

How could Liu Ju not hear the hidden meaning in Dong Zhongshu's words? A surge of anger instantly appeared in his eyes.

"?"

Dong Zhongshu had never seen Liu Ju like this before. At this moment, he felt a chill suddenly rushing up from the soles of his feet to his head. He couldn't help but shudder and subconsciously responded:
"promise."

Guo Zhen, who was following behind Liu Ju, gripped the hilt of the sword tightly.

They had both served as officials in the Prince's Mansion for several years. Although Ji Ping and he often quarreled, their friendship was extremely deep. Now that Ji Ping had suffered such insults and injuries, he felt the same way and wished he could stab the river with a sword to make a transparent hole.

But now, he felt that the most important thing he should do was to persuade Liu Ju to remain calm, to take a long-term view, and to consider the overall situation.

Because he had sensed an even more fierce murderous intent from Liu Ju than when he massacred all the officials of Hejian State.

But this is not Hejian State.

This is Chang'an, under the protection of the emperor!
(End of this chapter)