Heavy snow covered the entire city of Tokyo.

Outside Yanfu Palace, Zhao Chun, wearing a small red cloak, walked over surrounded by a crowd.

He entered Yanfu Palace, where the emperor was writing a book.

"Your son greets his father."

Zhao Huan put down his pen, looked at Zhao Chun, and felt an indescribable tenderness in his heart.

Zhao Chun is seven years old this year, but he is more mature than most children.

He had never been exposed to traditional Confucian education; Zhao Huan arranged his courses himself.

It includes history, literature, mathematics, physics, art, philosophy, and logic.

Zhao Huan had an almost obsessive love for Zhao Chun; in his heart, the future of the entire Song Dynasty rested on Zhao Chun.

"Chun'er, come here."

Zhao Chun walked over and looked at the map in front of Zhao Huan with a chubby face.

“This is the Seven Rivers region and Transoxiana that Father told you about before.” Zhao Huan pointed to the map. “Yelü Dashi has already occupied the Seven Rivers region and defeated the Western Khaganate, which is close to Transoxiana.”

“In this place, Yelü Dashi has a good chance of rebuilding a powerful Liao Dynasty.” Zhao Huan’s gaze sharpened. “What do you think our next step should be?”

Zhao Huan asked tentatively.

Zhao Chun clenched his little fists, his voice childish but with a hint of strength: "This is the only way to Europe that Father spoke of. Our Great Song Iron Cavalry must conquer this place, the sooner the better."

Zhao Huan was very satisfied: "Therefore, next February, your father will leave the capital to personally lead an expedition against the Liao Kingdom. You must take good care of yourself in the capital."

Zhao Chun nodded vigorously, revealing his white teeth: "Father, don't worry, Chun'er is not a two or three-year-old child anymore."

Zhao Huan patted Zhao Chun's head and said with a smile, "Eat quickly, Daddy had someone specially make your favorite braised beef."

"Um!"

Zhao Chun sat down, picked up his chopsticks, and began to eat heartily.

Unlike the other princes, Zhao Chun's behavior and mannerisms were more like those of Zhao Huan.

They all disregarded court etiquette, were rough in speech and behavior, and had a wildness in their every move.

Seeing his son grow up healthy, Zhao Huan felt very at ease.

The next day, he planned to announce that Zhao Chun would be made crown prince.

"Father..." Suddenly, Zhao Chun called out to Zhao Huan, then swayed and fainted on the ground.

Zhao Huan was looking at the map when he heard Zhao Chun call him. He turned around and his mind went completely blank.

"Someone come here immediately!" Zhao Huan roared. "Summon the imperial physician! Quickly!"

Shao Chengzhang rushed in, and upon seeing the scene, he nearly fainted from fright. He immediately ran out shouting, "Quickly, summon the imperial physician! Hurry!"

"Thank you, Dahai!" Zhao Huan shouted.

Xie Dahai's burly body immediately rushed into Yanfu Palace.

"Your subject is here!"

"Seal off the palace! No one is allowed to leave!"

"yes!"

"Wang Kui'an!"

"Your subject is here!"

"Take my imperial edict and immediately go to Han Shizhong. The Imperial Guards are to thoroughly inspect all pedestrians entering and leaving the capital city. Do not let a single one slip through!"

"yes!"

Physician Hu rushed over and saw that the emperor's face was so anxious he was about to go on a rampage. He immediately rushed over to take Zhao Chun's pulse.

"Your Majesty, Chun'er has been poisoned!"

"Quickly, administer the antidote!"

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty can only suppress the poison temporarily..."

"quick!"

Physician Hu shuddered, realizing that if he continued speaking, the emperor would execute his entire clan.

how so!

Zhao Huan was as anxious as an ant, pacing back and forth.

He hadn't felt this anxious or panicked in a very, very long time.

He felt like his world was about to collapse.

He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his flesh, drawing blood.

A volcano is trembling in my heart.

"Shao Chengzhang, go to the Imperial Kitchen and arrest everyone there! Throw them all into the Heavenly Prison, and don't let a single one escape!"

Shao Chengzhang shuddered; he felt as if the emperor was about to kill someone at any moment.

"yes!"

Just as Shao Chengzhang was about to leave, Zhao Huan said again, "Quickly send He Liming to the Academy of Sciences to invite Qian Ling'er to the palace!"

"yes!"

Shao Chengzhang rushed to the Imperial City Guard Office and saw He Liming eating steamed buns and playing dice with his brothers. He quickly said, "Commander He, the Emperor wants you to go to the Academy of Sciences to invite Qian Ling'er immediately."

"Oh? What is it?"

"Stop asking, there's no time to lose!"

Seeing that Shao Chengzhang's face was contorted with anxiety, He Liming knew that something serious must have happened, and he quickly jumped up: "Brothers, let's go, quickly go and fetch Qian Ling'er!"

More than twenty riders galloped out of the Imperial City Guard Office.

Everyone at the Academy of Sciences is a treasure and is strictly protected by Zhao Huan. Even when they go to the palace, the Imperial Guards personally come to greet them.

That's why He Liming was sent to invite someone.

Qian Ling'er is the one who discovered penicillin. She is only twenty-five years old this year, and she was only twenty-two when she discovered penicillin.

I also heard that she is an expert in medicine, and I don't know where she learned it. She is familiar with medicine from ancient times to the present and has read a lot of pharmaceutical books from various countries.

He Liming stopped at the Academy of Sciences, where heavy guards were stationed at the entrance.

He Liming shouted loudly, "The Imperial City Guard is summoning someone. Get out of here immediately!"

The Imperial Guards didn't dare to stop him. He Liming rushed in and shouted, "His Majesty invites Dr. Qian to the palace!"

His voice immediately shattered the silence of the Academy of Sciences.

At this moment, Qian Ling'er was researching new drugs in her laboratory.

Hearing faint sounds coming from outside, she put down her tools, picked up a light blue cloak, and walked out with light steps.

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