Tiantang

Chapter 133 Scored twice (second update)

Chapter 143
Zhang Xuan smiled lightly.

The woman covered her mouth and giggled, then she straightened her expression and said softly, "My name is Wan Chun, has General Zhang ever heard of me?"

Zhang Xuan was taken aback, and then smiled.

He gathered himself together, bowed down and bowed down, "Minister Zhang Xuan, pay my respects to Her Royal Highness Princess Wanchun!"

Princess Wanchun is Li Longji's youngest daughter, and her mother is a Du Meiren. She is very low-ranking among the harem fans and is not favored.But Du Meiren's daughter, Princess Wanchun, was regarded as the jewel in the palm of her father's palm at a young age, gained extra favor, and became an active figure in the harem.

This princess has been smart since she was a child, with a sweet appearance, a lively nature, and loves to sing and dance. Li Longji often joked that she was a "foreign boy" who came as a tribute from Fanbang. He always liked to hold her on his lap in his spare time, teasing her and making fun of her .

Wan Chunchun Zi Yinghui, studying with the teacher, is very good at drawing inferences from one example and drawing inferences from the other. People in the palace call her a "talented woman". At the age of twelve or thirteen, she can write wonderful poems and prose.

In addition to reading, she seems to prefer music and singing. She once studied rhythm with Zhang Yehu, a pipa master at the time, and learned dance with Xie Aman, a famous maiko in the palace.He often went in and out of teaching workshops and academies with the emperor, and participated in singing and dancing feasts, and he was also famous in Chang'an City.

Of course, there are many admirers for such a beautiful, intelligent and versatile princess, but because Wan Chun's eyes are higher than the top, and the emperor doesn't have the heart to force her, so the marriage is put on hold for now.

Yang Yuhuan and Wan Chun have a very good relationship. It is said that the "Neon Clothes and Feather Clothes Song" and "Neon Clothes and Feather Clothes Dance" passed down to later generations were based on Li Longji's idea and choreographed by Yang Yuhuan and Wan Chun.

But the reason why Zhang Xuan is familiar with this princess even though he has never met is not because of her extroverted and lively personality, not because of her talent and appearance, but because of a historical allusion: she scored twice.

Although Wan Chun is not the real "twice scored" heroine, her experience is quite similar.

According to the original trajectory of history, Wan Chun was 21 years old this year, and two years later, Yang Yuhuan led the way and married Yang Guozhong's son Yang Da.However, the good times didn't last long. After the Anshi Rebellion broke out, the Yang family lost power overnight.During the war, Yang Dan and Wan Chun also disappeared without a trace. Many years later, Wan Chun and Yang Kai, who also lost his wife, gradually came together. Yu Zhong passed away.

"Excuse me. Hehe, I've heard about your name for a long time. I heard that your father and empress said that you are talented in poetry. Not long ago, I was going to invite you to my Qinglingyuan for a banquet, but unexpectedly Something about the emperor's illness..." Wan Chun smiled, as if he was worried about the emperor's body again, the smile was immediately replaced by deep worry.

This lively, cheerful and innocent princess is a little different from other princesses. She doesn't like to use "Ben Gong" long and "Ben Gong" short at every turn, putting on airs of a princess. Except for some very formal occasions, she generally speaks very casually. .

"I want to go to the East Palace. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Jian Guo has a state affairs consultation... I wonder if His Royal Highness Wan Chun called Zhang Xuan, what can I tell you?" Zhang Xuan had a good impression of Wan Chun, and he smiled and cupped his hands again.

"Oh." Wan Chun snorted, "I can't hold you up for long. Come—Reverend Three Idiots, come here!"

Wan Chun smiled and waved to the three idiots who were standing not far away.

The three idiots walked over with strides, bowing to Zhang Xuanji's head reservedly, "Three idiots, I have met the general!"

Zhang Xuan glanced at him lightly, but didn't return the salute.

He didn't have a good impression of this kind of alchemist who pretended to be a ghost and did a lot of harm, and he didn't bother to pay attention to it.If it wasn't for Wan Chun's face, he would definitely turn around and leave.

Seeing that Zhang Xuan didn't return the salute, Wan Chun couldn't help but frowned, thinking that this kid is really putting on airs.It's a pity that a well-behaved scholar and scholar became a bit vulgar when he became an official!
And Taoist Three Idiots couldn't hold back.

Although he is an alchemist, he is quite popular in this court.Not to mention that the emperor rewarded him a lot before, all the princesses and concubines in this palace also treated him with three points of courtesy, and wanted to entrust him to refine the "Youth Pill" for eternal beauty.

"General Zhang, my father didn't see me, but I was worried about his old man's health. So, the three idiots are a man of morality who has achieved success in cultivation, and the technique of alchemy is very magical. Today, the three idiots have made it A furnace of "Taiqing Pill" can take away the good fortune of the heaven and the earth, and raise the flesh and bones of the dead, so—"

"I want to entrust the general to present this pill to my father, and let my father take it to relieve the pain. Not to mention immortality, prolonging life is also good."

Princess Wanchun's words were soft and sincere, without any distracting thoughts in her eyes.

Zhang Xuan believed that she really cared about the old emperor's body, and the gift of the pill was also out of sincerity.It's just that Zhang Xuan dared to let the old emperor take this so-called "elixir" that was obviously poison.Originally, his body was in turmoil, if he took this kind of strong poison again, it would be tantamount to committing suicide in disguise.

Wan Chun took out two crystal clear jade bottles and handed them over with clear eyes.

Zhang Xuan sighed and said softly, "Your Highness, birth, old age, sickness and death are the laws of life. The so-called immortality is completely deceptive nonsense. The so-called alchemy and health preservation is a little trick used by sorcerers. Your Highness is extremely intelligent and should not be deceived by such tricks." fooled."

"Your Majesty's illness requires rest and recuperation...medical techniques are more reliable than this pill."

Wan Chun's pretty face darkened.She has been obsessed with alchemy recently and finds it very magical. How could she be moved by Zhang Xuan's words.She was actually blocked by Zhang Xuan deliberately... Thinking of some rumors and gossip in the palace, she felt a little restless.

"This thing is comparable to arsenic, taking it is tantamount to suicide." Zhang Xuan said again.

Seeing that Zhang Xuan said that he was a bluffer, the three idiot Taoists couldn't help becoming annoyed. He sneered, "Don't blaspheme the supernatural powers of Taoism, the general. The art of alchemy is preserved by ancient immortals, and it is recorded in ancient books, so it cannot be slandered." !"

"If waiting is like poison, there are countless people in Chang'an who have taken pills, but who died of poisoning?"

Zhang Xuan turned his head and looked at the three idiots coldly, "You three idiots say that you are deceiving people or not, you know it in your own mind, do you want me to expose your mask?"

"Alchemy mainly uses hardware, eight stones, and three yellow minerals as raw materials. Most of the refined preparations are arsenic, mercury, and lead preparations. After taking them, they will be poisoned and even die. Naturally, chronic poisons cannot be manifested instantly, but it will last forever, you wait This kind of charlatan can fabricate other lies to deceive the public."

Wan Chun frowned, and his voice became cold, "General Zhang, this palace is full of filial piety. The matter of this elixir is quite popular inside and outside the palace. If it is as you said, wouldn't it mean that my generation has become a Ignorant?"

Zhang Xuanxin said, you are not all a bunch of idiots, using poison as a panacea is not only stupid but also pathetic.

But if you say this in your heart, you can't say it too directly.

Zhang Xuan smiled wryly, "Your Majesty Wanchun, Zhang Xuan is just discussing the matter, and has no intention of offending His Majesty. In short, Your Majesty's dragon body is weak, and the imperial doctor is trying his best to treat it. At this time, it is not appropriate to take elixir."

At this time, Gao Lishi also came over with a few young eunuchs, and interjected with a smile, "Your Highness Wanchun, what Zizhan said is very true. Pill pills are very hot and tonic. If your majesty's body is weak, it is not suitable Take it."

Wan Chun came here full of filial piety and sincerity, but was rejected by Zhang Xuan, feeling very uncomfortable.

She is extroverted and not good at hiding her emotions. She stared at Zhang Xuan very unhappy, and said in a deep voice, "Scaremongering, I think your words are nonsense. I take elixir and feel light and healthy. Why do you talk about poison?"

Zhang Xuan smiled wryly.

He hesitated for a moment, and stretched out his hand to Princess Wanchun, "Your Highness, please take a look at this pill."

After taking the two jade bottles from Wan Chun, Zhang Xuan pulled off the stoppers, and before he put them down his nostrils, he smelled a pungent sulfur smell. The Taoist Three Idiots said coldly, "What a Three Idiots said, what kind of elixir did you refine? It's clearly sulfur poison... Would it be possible to murder His Majesty?"

The three idiots were startled, and immediately retorted in embarrassment, "General, don't slander the poor Taoist. Since entering the palace, the poor Taoist has devoted all his energy and energy to his majesty's alchemy. He has wasted more than ten years of skill, how dare he murder your majesty?" "

Zhang Xuan sneered, his thoughts flashed.

He intends to rectify this tendency of alchemy, but there is no real proof.If you just rely on verbal explanations, no one will accept it.And if it is...

Thinking of this, a strange smile gradually appeared on the corner of Zhang Xuan's mouth.He suddenly thought of a good idea, one that was enough to make many alchemists in Chang'an City flee in a hurry.

"His Royal Highness Wanchun, Zhang Xuan has a way to verify the authenticity of this pill." Zhang Xuan cupped his hands and smiled at Wan Chun, "But now Zhang Xuan must rush to the East Palace, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Jianguo has an important call... so Well, Your Highness, tomorrow, tomorrow morning at Yuzhen Temple, Zhang Xuan will definitely expose this alchemy scam with his own hands, so please Your Highness to be a witness then?"

Wan Chun was stunned for a moment, and said loudly, "Okay, I will promise you. However, Zhang Xuan, if you lie to me at that time, if you can't produce evidence, I will forgive you—"

Wan Chun was going to say "I can't spare you", but suddenly remembered that this person is a powerful official today, and this little princess himself really can't touch her, so she couldn't help but stare at Zhang Xuan with a little discouragement and embarrassment. He stomped his feet, lifted the hem of his skirt, turned and left.

The three idiots also hurriedly followed with an unhappy look on their faces.

Zhang Xuan smiled lightly, suddenly raised his finger and pointed at the backs of the three idiots, turned his head and said loudly to Gao Lishi, "General, please be a witness tomorrow to see how Zhang can expose this shameless lie and deception! "

Gao Lishi smiled noncommittally, "Actually, Zizhan doesn't have to be serious. His Highness Wanchun is also filial. As for this alchemy technique, it has a long history."

Zhang Xuan sighed.People in the Tang Dynasty have been deeply poisoned, and the concept of elixir for health is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and it is simply not something he can change with a few words.

(End of this chapter)