Chapter 158 Taoist Zhu Xingyun
Lin Xiaoyue glanced at Zhan Tian and saw that he didn't seem to be lying. She turned sideways depressed and let Bian Shining and the guards behind him in.
In the west wing of the teahouse's backyard, Bian Shining smelled the strong aroma of medicine. His heart suddenly tightened, and he stepped forward and asked with concern, "Master, what's wrong with you?"
The drunkard opened his eyes, walked around Bian Shining, and said to the guards behind him, "I, Hua Jitao, and Bian Shining have long severed our master-disciple relationship. I wonder what brings you here?"
Bian Shining was pushed by the guards behind him. He said with a grim expression: "Master, the left prime minister's old illness has relapsed. I hope you can go to the capital to treat him. He can reinstate you!"
Jiu Laoguai felt like he'd just heard a joke. Was Zuo Xiang planning to use the excuse of seeking medical treatment to keep him under house arrest in the capital? He even sent Bian Shining to deliver a message – was he using Bian Shining as a threat? Besides, the Bian family wasn't a small one; even without him as their master, they could still enjoy the family's protection. Zuo Xiang's wishful thinking was probably wrong!
He sighed and declined, "I'm not worthy of being called Master! Also, please, Doctor Bian, thank the Left Prime Minister for his kindness. However, since I, Hua, have voluntarily resigned, I have no intention of serving in the palace again. Furthermore, I've been ill recently, so the Left Prime Minister should seek help from someone else!"
Bian Shining's eyes dimmed, his master still refused to recognize him!
But it seems that the master's complexion is indeed not good, and the room is full of the smell of medicine. This is also good. I have a reason to refuse Zuo Xiang when I go back.
He nodded and said, "Okay, I'll tell Zuo Xiang when I get back. Master, have a good rest. I'll come see you later!"
The drunkard closed his eyes and stopped talking.
Lin Xiaoyue understood that her father was trying to get rid of them. She stepped forward and said to Bian Shining, "My father needs to rest. You guys should go back! Don't come to see my father if you have nothing to do. My father is old and will not serve in the palace anymore!"
Bian Shining nodded repeatedly and said, "Okay, let's go back first."
But the guards didn't seem to have any intention of leaving. They came here today to take the drunkard away, so Bian Shining turned around and walked a few steps outside, and the guards didn't move.
Lin Xiaoyue finally understood. It turned out that these were the ones sent by the Left Prime Minister. As for Bian Shining, he was probably forced to come here in order to lure the drunkard to appear!
She winked at Zhan Ying and said, "Dad needs to rest, why don't you send the guests away quickly!"
Zhan Ying and Zhan Tian stood in front of the guards, holding their swords, and approached them step by step. "Didn't you hear? Imperial Physician Bian has left, why are you still standing here?"
The guards stood still, their hands reaching for the hilts of the swords at their waists. "The Prime Minister has ordered Hua Jitao to return to the palace! If you dare to disobey the Prime Minister's wishes, don't blame us for being rude!"
Seeing that a fight was about to break out, Bian Shining hurried back to intervene, "Stop it all! I'll give an explanation to the Left Prime Minister. Why don't you just come with me? What are you standing here for?"
The guards still had no intention of leaving and said coldly, "We are following the Prime Minister's orders. Doctor Bian should not take himself too seriously!"
Bian Shining was furious. He was the chief physician after all. Who wouldn't have a headache or a fever, let alone a queen in the palace or even a minister's family? So, wouldn't everyone be polite to him?
These people are really going too far, but I am not someone to be trifled with!
Bian Shining angrily shouted, "I am, after all, a first-rank official. You mere guards from the Left Prime Minister's mansion, what right do you have to speak to me if it weren't for the Left Prime Minister's face? If you know what's good for you, follow me. Otherwise, I'll report you to the Emperor! Do you think the Left Prime Minister would turn against the Emperor over a few insignificant guards like you?"
The guards hesitated for a moment. The Left Prime Minister certainly wouldn't do that! But would they really go back empty-handed? Would the Left Prime Minister punish them for this?
Bian Shining probably saw through their thoughts and patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, I will take care of anything that happens! I will never let you get punished! Hurry up and leave!"
The guards had no choice, no one was someone they could mess with!
"Okay then!" They let go of the hilts of the swords in their hands, turned around and followed Bian Shining away.
After everyone left, Lin Xiaoyue sat next to Jiu Laoguai and said, "Dad, I have a feeling they will come again. How about I stay somewhere else with you?"
The drunkard shook his head and said, "Yangming Town cannot be lost. What is my worthless life worth? I won't go anywhere!"
Lin Xiaoyue knew that the drunkard was doing this for Liang Jingyao, but it would take several months for the drunkard to fully recover from his injuries!
She persuaded him earnestly, "Dad, your injuries are too severe. You need to rest! These people won't give up. I'll take you somewhere else to hide. That way, Brother Liang won't have to worry about us when he does something, and you can do it boldly!"
The old drunkard disapproved, "There are only a few of them. They get injured every other day. Without me here, who will treat them? Can we trust the doctors we find outside? Girl, stop trying to persuade me. I'm not leaving!"
Lin Xiaoyue was helpless. She probably had to wait for Brother Liang to persuade her. She didn't know what happened to Brother Liang in Beijing. She hoped he wouldn't be too impulsive.
In fact, after Liang Jingyao left the big courtyard in the capital, he led the Cheetah Army to Yangmingshan. He never hid from the patrolling constables and the gate officers at the city gate. However, these constables and gate guards couldn't do anything to Liang Jingyao! After all, the two hundred Cheetah Army soldiers behind Liang Jingyao were not for show!
However, Liang Jingyao led the Cheetah Army to Yangming Mountain and fought a fierce battle against the army of General Huoqi.
Ever since the death of General Huoqi, the son of the Left Prime Minister, the Left Prime Minister sent his confidant to take over the army. Of course, this was also the intention of Emperor Liang, and the purpose was to defend Yangming Mountain to the death!
Because this mountain is the only way to the north, if you want to take another route, you will have to take a long detour, so as long as we hold this place, even if Prince Rong comes from the north, the cavalry can hold out for a while, and the capital will have time to wait for reinforcements from other places!
The Zuo Xiang's confidant is called Zhu Xingyun, a Taoist priest who is good at fortune-telling and has some minor magical powers, which makes the Zuo Xiang very fond of him!
Zhu Xingyun was shocked when he saw Liang Jingyao in front of him!
I haven't seen this man for a few years, but he doesn't show any signs of decline. He still has a strong masculine aura, with starry eyes, high eyebrows, a full forehead, and big drooping ears. He looks like an emperor!
Emperor Liang, who is clearly the ruler of a country, has droopy eye bags, dull eyes, and a body that is bloated and weak. He is clearly still middle-aged, but he already looks old!
What's going on? Is the world really going to change hands?
Zhu Xingyun bit his lip and said respectfully, "Mr. Liang, this is not a place for you to come. I don't want to embarrass you, so you should go back quickly!"
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