late Qing Dynasty

Chapter 19
"Slaves are going to find them now!"

As Mei Shuang said, she wanted to get out of bed in a hurry.

"If you go out now, it's like going to die, so you should stay here honestly!"

I know that Mei Shuang is trying to help me, but now life and death are at stake, I can't help but want to get angry with her, even if I know it's useless to be anxious, but that sharp blade in the dark makes me feel uneasy for no reason Followed by irritability.

"My lord, I'm sorry, I broke your big business."

Mei Shuang's voice carried low sobs, vaguely, and a sense of fear.

"You let me think about it."

I stood up, walked towards the Luohan bed not far away, and sat down on it.

Now is the Qing Dynasty, there is no DNA or fingerprint testing technology, as long as Mei Shuang does not admit it, no one can do anything against her on the surface, but the injuries on her body are real, and this is absolutely undeniable .

If they really wanted to do an injury test, both Mei Shuang and I would be doomed.

After all, once it is determined that Mei Shuang is an assassin, the person behind the scenes must be me, and Su will be able to execute me in a fair manner by the way.

If you want to add guilt, there is no excuse!

It's just that I'm still not sure who it is that warned me with a dart.

Is it from Sushun?
He didn't seem to have that need, and with his personality, he probably wouldn't even bother to do such a thing.

Is it from Empress Dowager Ci'an?
Now that Sushun is staring at her, as long as the Empress Dowager Ci'an has a little brains, she will not fight with us at this time. I think that a woman who can sit in her position will definitely not be a fool.

Who else could it be but the two of them?

I'm baffled.

However, no matter who the other party is, I must do one thing now, send Mei Shuang away.

Lan Er is the only one who can send Mei Shuang away.

"Mei Shuang, wait for me here, take a good rest, don't go out, do you hear me!"

I worriedly told me that although this girl was submissive to me on the surface, she was stubborn in her heart. If it wasn't for my momentary carelessness, such a thing would not have happened.

"Understood, my lord."

Mei Shuang answered me and lay down on the bed.

Seeing this, I gently walked out of the room and went to Lan'er's bedroom.

There are master guards around Lan'er's sleeping hall, I dare not trespass, so I can only let the little girl who guards the night at the door to report.

"Master Tang, the Empress Dowager has already rested at this time, and the servants really dare not go in and disturb her."

The little girl who kept watch at night had a troubled expression on her face.

"Just go in and report, if the Queen Mother is to blame, I will bear it all!"

I remained calm, but my heart was already in a state of panic, now that it was almost dawn, I had to take advantage of the last dawn to send Mei Shuang out of the palace.

The girl on guard hesitated for a while before she nodded, "Okay, Mr. Tang will wait later."

Not long after the little girl went in, the light inside was turned on, and then the little girl came out in a hurry.

"Master Tang, the queen mother let you in."

"Thank you."

I said a word of politeness, and then walked into Lan'er's room steadily. I tried my best to be calm and not let others see the urgency in my heart.

"Come and find me now, are you in any trouble?"

Lan'er was a little sleepy, but looking at the blackness in her eyes, it must have been that she didn't sleep well that night.

"I want to send Mei Shuang out of the Jehol Palace."

I went straight to the point and didn't want to delay any more minutes, after all, it's not far from dawn now.

"Did that girl get into trouble?"

When Lan Er heard what I said, she immediately became sober. I knew that although Lan Er looked calm on the surface, she was in a tense state all the time, like a frightened bird.

"She went to look for the little eunuch, was found, and was stabbed in the arm. I'm afraid they will check the wounds one by one tomorrow."

I briefly described it again, hoping to save time as much as possible.

"waste!"

Lan'er slapped the table heavily, with a look of anger.

"Didn't I say, hold back for now!"

"It was my negligence, but now is not the time to pursue responsibility. We must find a way to send Mei Shuang away."

For Mei Shuang's safety, I can only bear all the responsibilities, otherwise, according to Lan'er's temperament, I might kill Mei Shuang.

"If I had a way to send her out, why did I send An Dehai to the Department of Punishment?"

Laner answered angrily.

"In that case, I'll go back first and think of other ways."

I also know that this matter is really difficult, if Lan Er has a way, she should not sit idly by.

"Forget it, you bring that girl Mei Shuang to me."

Lan'er took a deep breath, her face was a little tired.

"Alright, she should be safer with you after all."

Without thinking too much, I took Mei Shuang to Lan'er's room. At this time, Mei Shuang was still a little weak, and her speech was a little weak.

"Come here, go make a pot of hot tea, it must be boiling hot!"

Lan'er shouted to the little palace maid who was keeping watch outside.

I sat on the sidelines, a little absent-minded, after all, even if Mei Shuang was with Lan'er, it was still not 100% safe.

Just when I was in a trance, the little maid of the night watch came in with a pot of boiling tea, put it on the table respectfully, and then backed out.

"You know what to do."

Lan'er glanced at Mei Shuang lightly, then closed her eyes to rest her mind.

Mei Shuang looked at the pot of hot tea and poured it all on her injured left arm without hesitation.

"what!"

Mei Shuang couldn't bear the pain and cried out.

"Mei Shuang, you are crazy!"

I rushed over immediately and quickly tore off her clothes, but the tea was too hot, the clothes and flesh were already stuck together, and they couldn't be separated at all.

"Xiaodie, call the imperial physician."

Lan'er raised her volume slightly, turned her face away, and didn't look at Mei Shuang.

Only then did I realize that Lan'er called Mei Shuang to come over, and it turned out that she had this idea.

"She was injured in the first place, you will kill her like this!"

I yelled at Laner angrily.

"Are you feeling sorry for her?"

Lan'er sneered, put away the smile on her face in an instant, and looked at me indifferently, "I'm saving you, if I don't, both of you will die!"

"My lord...the queen mother is right...this is the only way to survive."

Mei Shuang gritted her teeth, a thin layer of sweat had already formed on her face, but even so, she didn't even shed a single tear.

Looking at Mei Shuang's appearance, I feel both guilty and distressed.

Badger Seed Oil!
I suddenly thought of the 'panacea' for scalds. I remembered that the elders in the family said that badger seed oil has a miraculous effect on treating scalds, and in places like Chengde, badger seeds are quite common.

"Queen, the imperial doctor is here...and..."

"What else?"

Laner asked impatiently.

"Lord Sushun is here too." Xiaodie replied submissively.

(End of this chapter)