Chapter 41 Now, remember everything I said

Cheng Jin wiped the tears from her eyes, pretending not to understand the hint of Doctor Zhong.

"Doctor Zhong, you can say whatever you want, I can bear it, just tell me the truth."

Doctor Zhong raised his hand and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Tell the truth?

Say that the emperor is actually fine?

But if you think about it carefully, there are indeed other possibilities.

Doctor Zhong did not doubt that Chu Chengye in front of him was pretending, and he also believed in his medical skills.

There is only one possibility, that is, this strange poison can actually make a person's pulse have no effect, maybe the emperor is already dead.

The doctor was silent for a long time and replied to Cheng Jin, "Your Majesty, the emperor's pulse is really rare, and I dare not make a rash judgment."

He looked at Chu Chengye, who covered his face, and he was actually still confused.

If Chu Chengye's poison really penetrated deep into his internal organs and he was not dead yet, if he died in his own hands because of his diagnosis, then he would be blamed.

But if he survived, the imperial physician tilted his head and looked at Cheng Jin.

He did not understand the poison in Northern Xinjiang. Even if Chu Chengye was saved by chance, it would be a disaster. He would die by then.

It would be better to pretend that Chu Chengye was dead if he could not wake him up. That way, he would not be blamed.

Cheng Jin pretended to be surprised, "Rare?"

Then tears fell again, "Imperial Physician Zhong, you have to save the emperor. If the emperor is gone, what's the point of me living?"

Imperial Physician Zhong nodded with his neck stiff, thinking that it was time to try his best.

He pondered for a long time, then let go of Chu Chengye's wrist, took out the silver-wrapped needle from the medical box, twisted the darkest needle among them, and prepared to lift the quilt.

The scene he expected did not appear. Under the quilt, Chu Chengye had a murderous look in his eyes. The moment he saw him, a dagger was pressed against his neck. He didn't look like he was going to die from the poison.

Chu Chengye used his backhand to place the dagger that had been placed under the pillow and pressed it against the imperial doctor's neck.

With just a little force, the imperial doctor would die immediately.

The silver needle in the doctor's hand fell to the ground and made a crisp sound.

Although Cheng Jin did not understand medical skills, he still remembered that the original owner had a conversation with a friend who was proficient in medical skills. Among them, the one with the darkest color was the most ruthless murderer.

Chu Chengye sat up and saw the silver needle that Cheng Jin picked up. His eyebrows knitted together, "You want to kill me?"

The doctor was so scared that he couldn't speak.

Cheng Jin shook his head at Chu Chengye, "It wasn't him."

Although Doctor Zhong did want to kill Chu Chengye, it wasn't him.

Not to mention that Doctor Zhong was always trembling with fear, how could he have the courage to give Chu Chengye drugs? Secondly, he held the silver needle tightly in his hand, and didn't mean to take action immediately. He probably just wanted to see Chu Chengye's condition.

Chu Chengye threw Doctor Zhong to the ground fiercely, "Even if you didn't poison me, you planned to kill me, and you deserve to die."

Doctor Zhong was about to cry and beg for mercy, but Cheng Jin didn't stop him, so Chu Chengye pointed the dagger in his hand at the doctor, "Say one more word, and I'll cut you in the neck."

The doctor closed his mouth and shook his head.

Cheng Jin was afraid that if the stalemate lasted too long, it would arouse suspicion, and all the efforts of the past few days would be wasted, and it would be impossible to catch the person behind the scenes. He

directly took the dagger from Chu Chengye's hand and put it on the doctor's neck, with an indescribable calm on his face.

"Don't ask for mercy now. After tonight, the emperor will make his own decision. Now, remember everything I said and act like a good person when you go out."

The doctor had no reason to refuse. He just thought that if he died, it would be fine. If he helped the emperor and the concubine find the person behind the scene, it would be considered a meritorious service and would not involve his family.

He nodded immediately, "Your humble servant will remember it."

"Just say that the emperor is dying now, and even the gods can't save him. What we can do now is to clean up the house so that the emperor won't die so ugly."

The doctor would definitely not dare to say these words on normal days, but Cheng Jin forced him to go out.

As expected, there were quite a few people outside the door at this moment, some of them had bright eyes, as if they were waiting for this moment.

Colleagues from the Imperial Hospital quickly walked up to Doctor Zhong and asked what was going on.

He followed Cheng Jin's instructions, sighed, and shook his head.

"I'm afraid it's too late to save him."

Everyone was shocked. Doctor Zhong continued, "Now the emperor's bedroom is full of blood. The Royal Concubine said that the emperor should leave cleanly. Those waiting outside the door can go and clean up."

"The Royal Concubine is too sad at the moment, so let me say it. You can go if you hear me."

As soon as Doctor Zhong finished speaking, the palace was in chaos.

However, although it was arranged by the Royal Concubine, few people really dared to go. They pushed each other away, and no one stood up for a long time.

"What? The emperor hasn't gotten into trouble yet, so what I say is useless?"

Cheng Jin suddenly stood outside the door and looked at the people in Jingyang Palace.

They were kneeling together.

Cheng Jin pointed at three eunuchs and said, "Come with me."

Cheng Jin didn't point casually. She also remembered the people around Chu Chengye. These people had been with Chu Chengye for a short time and were not loyal.

Those people followed Cheng Jin into the room and covered their mouths and noses at the same time when they smelled the bloody smell in the room.

Cheng Jin walked to Chu Chengye's bed and stopped. "Just change the emperor's bed sheets and clothes with new ones."

Those people were shirking each other and refused to come forward. Although Cheng Jin lowered her head, she was observing the conditions of those people.

No matter what Chu Chengye was like at ordinary times, the one who was timid and didn't dare to step forward would definitely not poison Chu Chengye. The one who was found was the one who was brave and calm.

Cheng Jin remembered that he only pointed out three people, and he didn't know when another one came. His state was completely different from that of the eunuchs.

Although he lowered his head and dared not step forward, his eyes drifted to Chu Chengye several times. His eyebrows were timid, and his eyes seemed to be shining with excitement, but it was only for a short moment and then disappeared.

Cheng Jin pretended to lose patience, "Why are you so hesitant? Why are you never so humble when the emperor gives you rewards on weekdays?"

The eunuchs fell silent, but the one who came later took the initiative to step forward and kneeled in front of Cheng Jin.

"Your Majesty, I am willing."

Cheng Jin stared at him with a pair of scrutinizing eyes, but he was not timid at all.

As if he noticed Cheng Jin's different look, he explained, "My name is Xiao Shunzi. The emperor used to treat me very well. I was bullied when I first entered the palace, but the emperor called me to Jingyang Palace to serve me. That's why I am still alive today."

"Today, I can serve the emperor, and I will die without regrets."

Cheng Jin sneered in his heart. Is it possible for Chu Chengye to do that?

Chu Chengye felt particularly familiar when he heard this voice under the quilt.