Chapter 157: The Left Prime Minister Bribes Bian Shining
Bian Shining was stunned for a moment. He didn't know how long it had been since anyone asked about his master-disciple relationship with Hua Jitao!
Ever since his master resigned from his official position, he has tried to keep a low profile. If the former imperial physician had not been demoted by Emperor Liang to be a military doctor, he would have remained an unknown imperial physician!
Why did Zuo Xiang suddenly ask this?
Bian Shining asked nervously, "Yes, I am his apprentice!"
The Left Prime Minister smiled and said, "Don't be nervous. I just admire your master very much. It's a pity that he insisted on resigning from his position! By the way, you haven't seen your master in many years, right?"
Bian Shining breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, saying, "Yes. Since Master resigned from his post, he has left the capital. I don't know where he is now."
The left prime minister touched his chin. A few days ago, the emperor had finally caught Hua Jitao, but he was rescued by someone. The emperor was very angry about this!
If I can help the emperor capture Hua Jitao again, and save him this time, maybe the emperor will reward me with a prince of the opposite sex!
This left position has been going on for too long. If I can't move up, I won't have another chance when I get older!
The Left Prime Minister looked at Bian Shining and said, "Hua Jitao was so close to Liang Jingyao before, maybe he went to find Liang Jingyao?"
Bian Shining's heart tightened. Although he kept a low profile, he was not oblivious to what was happening outside. If he had paid a little attention to the affairs of the court, he would have known that Liang Jingyao was not exiled to the northern border, but lived in Yangming Town!
What is the purpose of Zuo Xiang bringing up this matter at this time?
Bian Shining said cautiously, "It's hard to say. When Master was in the palace, he often said he wanted to save people. He might be saving people somewhere now!"
Seeing that Bian Shining was not taking his words in, the Left Prime Minister's face froze for a moment, then he immediately put on a smile and said, "Haha, that's possible! It's not easy for Imperial Physician Bian either. If your master were still here, you would have become the Chief Imperial Physician long ago and wouldn't have to endure so many years of hardship!"
Bian Shining shook his head repeatedly and said, "I dare not! There is only one chief physician in Dongsui Kingdom. If Master were here, Shining would be willing to help Master all the time!"
The Left Prime Minister said meaningfully, "Who says there's only one Chief Imperial Physician? The Emperor once told me that above the Chief Imperial Physician, there's a Vice Imperial Physician. This person not only manages the imperial physicians in the palace, but also the doctors and medicinal materials of the entire Dongsui Kingdom. That's a position with real power!"
Bian Shining's name sounded strange to him. Did such an official really exist? Could he have such authority? Or was the Left Prime Minister deliberately saying this to exploit him?
If I don't follow Zuo Xiang's wishes today, will he not let me leave?
Bian Shining pretended to agree, "That's great! If I could become the Chief Physician, my life would be worthwhile! It must be difficult, right? Master was so talented back then, but he didn't get the position. I don't think I have a chance!"
Seeing Bian Shining's dejected expression, the Left Prime Minister smiled and reassured him, "How difficult is that? All you need to become the Prime Minister of Imperial Physicians is a referral!"
Bian Shining understood and said excitedly, "Thank you, Lord Zuo Xiang! Shining is very grateful!"
The Left Prime Minister waved his hand and said, "It's just a small favor! Well, I really want to see your master again."
Seeing that Zuo Xiang was hesitant to speak, Bian Shining quickly asked, "Lord Zuo Xiang, is there anything you want to talk to my master about?"
The Left Prime Minister pounded his waist and said, "My old illness has relapsed severely in recent years. I want to ask your master to come back and help me. I wonder if he is willing to do so?"
Bian Shining rolled up his sleeves, pressed Zuo Xiang's waist, and asked, "Lord Zuo Xiang, is your back injury recurring? Even if you don't have a master, I can still help you heal it. I have the prescription left by my master."
The left prime minister's face froze again. He was about to change his excuse when a little palace maid came in carrying medicine.
Bian Shining quickly took the medicine and said, "Let me feed it!"
The left prime minister had no choice but to step aside and wait for Bian Shining to finish feeding him the medicine before continuing to persuade him.
While Bian Shining was feeding medicine to his master, he had many thoughts in his mind. It seemed that his master had resigned because he had offended the emperor. The emperor also wiped out the entire Chinese race. In order not to implicate him, his master had severed the master-disciple relationship with him in advance!
Therefore, now that the Left Prime Minister is anxious to see the Master, I am afraid that he is just a weasel paying New Year’s greetings and has no good intentions!
It seems that I must go find my master. Even if my master doesn't recognize me, I will tell him that he must never return to the capital.
After all, once a teacher, always a father!
After making up his mind, Bian Shining fed the last spoonful of medicine into Emperor Liang's mouth, then stood up and said, "Lord Zuo Xiang, the emperor is out of danger and should wake up soon."
The Left Prime Minister nodded in appreciation and said, "You are indeed your master's proudest disciple! If your master were here, he would definitely be very pleased! What do you think?"
Bian Shining could tell from Zuo Xiang's words that he wanted his master to return to the capital!
He nodded vaguely and replied, "Yes, my master is a very good person and loves me, his apprentice, very much!"
The Left Prime Minister pulled a memorial from his sleeve and said, "Oh, I was in a hurry just now and didn't finish writing this memorial. How about I write down my recommendation for you as well! I won't forget it later."
Bian Shining said gratefully, "Thank you, Zuo Xiang!"
The Left Prime Minister picked up his pen and wrote quickly. After finishing, he blew on it and began to read. "Imperial Physician Bian is an honest official with superb medical skills. He is deeply concerned about the suffering of the people. I implore the Emperor to appoint Bian Shining as Chief Imperial Physician and his teacher Hua Jitao as Chief Imperial Physician!"
Bian Shining was nervous. Would the Left Prime Minister use this to blatantly capture his master?
He quickly asked, "Lord Zuo Xiang, I don't even know where my master has gone. Isn't this inappropriate?"
The Left Prime Minister closed the memorial, a triumphant smile on his face, and said, "Of course, you, the Chief Imperial Physician, should go and ask him! Come, send Bian Shining to Yangming Town. I think Liang Jingyao would be willing to let Hua Jitao meet his apprentice!"
Bian Shining's face looked very ugly. He knew that Zuo Xiang would not let him go today!
Although he was very unwilling, Bian Shining was still escorted to Yangming Town by the guards.
In Yangming Town, when Bian Shining was sent to the teahouse, Lin Xiaoyue looked at the person in front of her in surprise.
Is this Dad's apprentice? I've never heard Dad mention this!
She refused without a second thought: "I don't know who you are? My father said he has no apprentices, you should go back!"
Bian Shining's back was pressed against the hilt of the guard's sword, his face as black as ash. These people were really too much! He was the chief imperial physician, yet they treated him like a prisoner!
But now that I’m here, I must tell my master about what’s happening in the palace!
He insisted, "I am really Hua Jitao's apprentice! Tell Master that Bian Shining came to see him, and he will definitely come to see me! I will just say a word to him and leave. I won't harm Master!"
Lin Xiaoyue knew that Hua Jitao was her master's real name, Jing. She stood there, refusing to move aside, and did not return to the backyard to ask the old wine freak. She refused bluntly, "Sorry, please go back! My father is not available to see anyone right now!"
Bian Shining was extremely anxious. He wanted to tell his master in person that Zuo Xiang was plotting against him! But what about this woman? His master didn't have a daughter, so what if she refused to let him see her?
Just when Lin Xiaoyue and Bian Shining were at a stalemate, Zhan Tian ran over from the backyard, "Miss Lin, the old drunk wants to see this young man!"
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