Shunzhi said, "It's because the poisonous powder was extracted from hundreds of flowers in the forest, ground into medicine, and smeared directly on the arrow shafts. With hundreds of poisons mixed together, its intensity is doubled, and it can kill the enemy in one fell swoop. We are not willing to prepare the antidote in advance because we want to leave room for maneuver with the Seven Malevolent Demons. Right now, there is no way to verify which kind of poison corresponds to which kind of pollen. According to this development, the situation is not optimistic, sooner or later she will die. Right now, we can only do our best and leave it to fate. " After a pause, he hesitantly said, "Actually, there are also imperial physicians who have written prescriptions, advocating to use poison to fight poison, which may be effective. We have already started to implement this plan, but we have encountered a problem. Everything is ready except for the guiding drug. Without this drug, we cannot continue to prepare the antidote. "
Li Yijie said, "What kind of drug is it? Is it that powerful? "Shunzhi said," It's not that powerful, it's just that the drug has different characteristics. It helps to alleviate the toxicity of the other guiding drugs in the prescription. When it is poured into the body, it only kills the old toxins, but it does not harm the human body. But if it is not added, the toxicity of the latter alone is enough to rot the intestines and stomach. However, that is a legendary magical herb, no one has ever seen it with their own eyes … "
Li Yijie said, "If there is a ten percent chance, we should put in a hundred percent effort. Your Majesty, it would be better to mobilize all the officials to go out and search for the herb. In addition, put up a notice, if the people can find it and offer it, they will be heavily rewarded … "
Before he finished speaking, Shunzhi had already waved his hand to interrupt him, saying, "Minister Li, your intention is good, but it is unavoidably too petty. The imperial court is busy with work, in half a day's time, who knows how many people have been delayed. How can we ask them to abandon their official duties and search for the herb to save someone? It is also extremely unwise for the Imperial Physician to mobilize all of their personnel. Sometimes we have to be ruthless and give up when we have to. Xiao Xuan is not a relative of the imperial family, there is no need to pay such a high price to save her. Besides, she is the Imperial Uncle's adopted daughter. Even the Imperial Uncle himself has not come to visit her even once after she was injured. Even if we don't do anything, presumably he will not blame us. Actually, looking at her appearance at that time, Zhen already knew that the odds were against her. Since Tang Shaoshi strongly advocated to save her, Zhen will give him a chance. Now, it's just an expected result. "
Li Yijie listened to Shunzhi's indifference, as if Cheng Jiaxuan had nothing to do with the overall situation of the Manchurian Qing, so he did not care about her life or death. He still wanted to argue, but Shunzhi suddenly straightened his face and said, "That's right, Minister Li, don't focus on other people's affairs. Zhen still has something to ask you. Where did you go a few days ago? If you can't explain it clearly, then you'll be charged with the crime of 'leaving your post without permission'. "
As soon as Li Yijie mentioned it, the momentum that he had built up with great difficulty immediately dissipated without a trace. After a while, he said bashfully, "Well … actually, it's nothing … It's just a personal matter …"
Shen Shiyun stood up from the bedside and gracefully stepped forward. "Minister Li, it's hard for you to remember to come back. Your Majesty, you don't know this, but Minister Li is one of our bodyguards in the palace, but in the martial arts world, he is the leader of that group of Jianghu heroes. No matter if it's a chicken or garlic skin, we have to trouble him. Therefore, our Minister Li is a very busy person, he is always busy with personal matters. You and I should be a bit more tactful, so as not to disturb him. "
Li Yijie anxiously said, "No, it's not like that. It's just that Minister Li has finally found out the whereabouts of Nangong Xue Shimei. My heart is filled with joy, I can't wait any longer. At the same time, I'm afraid if I'm late, I won't have the chance to see her again … Since Minister Li has done it, I've already prepared myself to be punished. But I'm asking Your Majesty … to be lenient. "
"Oh, Miss Nangong?" Zhen asked you to investigate for some time, but I still haven't found anything. It's all good now, but as long as you tell me the truth, Zhen will definitely agree. Why do you want to act on your own? "
Li Yijie said in a low voice, "It's just because the Imperial Court is in need of people, the Seven Malevolent Demons could come back anytime. I … I shouldn't think too highly of my personal feelings. On this point, Niangniang has already taught me a lesson. "
Without waiting for Shunzhi to answer, Shen Shiyun smiled charmingly and said, "What are you talking about? Minister Li, I'm afraid you've misunderstood Zhen Gong's intention. Not only will I not stop you from looking for Miss Nangong, on the contrary, I'll encourage you to go. No matter how busy the Imperial Palace is, it won't make much difference to you, and it won't be short for a short period of time. But a rare love interest is placed in front of you, if you miss it, you won't have another chance. Chenqie won't hide it from Your Majesty, I've indeed told him before, 'The Imperial Palace is beset with difficulties both internally and externally, the situation is critical. If we can't make a wise decision, who knows what will happen in the future?' But I still asked him to go and look for Shimei first. If worst comes to worst, the Imperial Palace's generals will fight to the death. I don't believe that the Devil can overturn the entire Imperial Palace by himself. Minister Li's sense of responsibility is too strong, and he is also wholeheartedly loyal to Your Majesty. When he heard this news, he immediately declared that he will live and die with the Imperial Palace, advance and retreat together. Ay, Your Majesty, please take into account his loyalty and devotion, don't look into his mistakes anymore. "
On the side, Li Yijie was dumbstruck. He opened his mouth several times, but he froze in the middle of speaking. About a month ago, he was still fresh in his memory. Furthermore, he valued Shen Shiyun the most, so much so that he could even recite some of her specific words. Obviously it was not the case, so why did she lie?
He remembered that people often criticized the Noble Consort Yun, saying that she seized power, seized power by fair means or foul, and used her beauty to seduce the Emperor. Could it be that the rumors were true? But seeing her lovely and touching grace, he did not have the heart to expose her. Changing the subject, he said, "Lowly officer was worried about Your Majesty's safety, so I did not dare to leave without permission. Later on, I heard that she was in imminent danger, so I really could not abandon my childhood sweetheart Shimei. Now she has almost been expelled from her school, she is very pitiful … "
"That's right," Shunzhi said, "It was indeed to save her from danger. Sacrificing righteousness for loyalty is not Zhen's idea. The one who can't get along with her is the Seven Malevolent Demons? "Li Yijie was startled." Yes … "he said," How did Your Majesty know? "" Other than him, "Shunzhi said," Who else is worth your concern? Have you found her or not? Is she safe? "
Li Yijie laughed embarrassedly and shook his head. Suddenly he nodded. His mind turned several times, and then he could not help sighing and shaking his head. Recalling the difficult problem they ran into in Yuan Yi's mansion, the two of them were smart people, they threw it out and solved it for them. His signal made Shunzhi and Shen Shiyun confused.
Li Yijie said, "I did not see Shimei, but I met a girl who looked exactly like her. She called herself Xia Shengxun, and very soon she will be married to one of my brothers … "Shen Shiyun said," Six years ago, according to what Bengong saw, Miss Nangong was infatuated with you, how could she betray you? " "That's right," Shunzhi also said, "Official Li's family, people have similarities, things have similarities. How can you be sure that girl is really Miss Nangong?"
Li Yijie said, "I … I am not sure. From her words and deeds, I did not see the least bit of flaw, but there always seemed to be a voice in my ear, reminding me that I must not lower my guard. What I see may not be the truth. Also, Xueer is only my Shimei. Perhaps I do care about her a little more than usual, but Yuan Gongzi's appearance, family background, literary talent and martial arts skills are a hundred, a thousand times better than mine. For Xueer to be able to make this marriage, I … I am very gratified. "
Shen Shiyun was extremely intelligent, listening to his vague narration, she had already guessed the gist of it. Remaining calm and unruffled in the midst of chaos, she smiled and said, "In that case, this marriage is a match made in heaven. What is Official Li's family feeling indignant about? What are they complaining about? What's more, whether that girl is your Shimei or not is still uncertain. "
"Exactly," Li Yijie said, "That's why I am asking Your Majesty, Niangniang, do you have any good ideas?" He explained the general situation again. When he talked about Xia Shengxun's cold attitude toward him, he felt that he had seen her before, but it should not have appeared on Nangong Xue's face. He could not help but feel a deep sense of loss.
Shunzhi said, "This matter is complicated. Let Zhen think about it." Li Yijie really lowered his head and did not say anything. However, the chaotic thoughts in his mind did not stop for a moment. Shen Shiyun looked back and forth between the two people. Seizing a gap, she asked, "That Yuan Gongzi, is he a descendant of the four great clans …"
Before she could elaborate, Xuan Shuang suddenly raised his hand and hit the wall. He said angrily, "Are you done arguing? What is so important that you must finish talking immediately? If you want to talk about Lord Li's marriage, there is no harm in going outside. Calm down and talk slowly. Don't disturb Xiao Xuan's rest. "
Shunzhi's expression was unhappy. Just as he was about to scold him, Tang Yuancheng said, "Your Majesty, Lord Baylor Ling's tone is indeed rude, but what he said is also the truth. The patient's condition, in terms of the surrounding environment, is indeed not suitable to be too noisy. It would be better to ask Your Majesty to move to the Palace of Heavenly Purity. This place will be guarded by Chen and Lord Baylor Ling. "
Shen Shiyun was good at observing people's expressions. He timely interjected, "Xuan Shuang is concerned about Xiao Xuan, this is a well-known matter. However, he still has this opinion to advise Your Majesty to take care of the dragon's health first. In recent days, Your Majesty has been going back and forth frequently. Chenqie and the others have seen this and cannot help but worry. "
Shunzhi's expression gradually eased. He was not fooled by a few words. However, there were many officials gathered here. After all, Shen Shiyun had saved his face. He smiled and said, "It is difficult for Lord Baylor Ling to show filial piety. This is also good. However, if there is good news, you must not leave Zhen behind." While saying that, he led Shen Shiyun and Li Yijie, two people to leave. Several soft wool sedan chairs slowly disappeared into the distance.
The officials had no friendship with Cheng Jiaxuan. It was only to curry favor with Shunzhi and Dorgon that they reluctantly put down their official duties and came to visit. In fact, if a palace maid died, then so be it; what did it have to do with them? Seeing the Emperor leaving first, they could not sit still any longer. One by one they found an excuse to leave. In the end, only the Xuan Shuang remained. The originally bustling room quieted down in a split second, showing a bit of desolation.
The Xuan Shuang frowned and cast a glance toward the curtain in front of the door. Frowning, he snorted softly and said, "A bunch of snobs. Even when other people are dying of illness, they can use it as an opportunity to get promoted and get rich? I am afraid in the future, taking advantage of the funeral, they will make even more money. "Then he spat," Xiao Xuan is not going to die. Since you are a scourge, you should show a bit of tenacity. Hey, did you hear me? In any case, you should at least say something, right? "
Cheng Jiaxuan looked the same as before. His eyelashes did not flutter, his cheeks were deathly pale, making the bruises on his face stand out even more.
The Xuan Shuang sighed. He stayed by her side until the quiet of the night. By now he was so sleepy that he was in a daze. With one hand supporting his chin, his head moved up and down until finally his forehead rested on her chest. The sudden soft touch startled the Xuan Shuang. His sleepiness disappeared and he hastily straightened up. He saw that Cheng Jiaxuan's condition did not change, not even the slightest sign that he was ill. He did not know whether he should rejoice or feel dejected.
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