Chapter 636: Ghost Doctor's Thirteen Needles
In just half a day, more than half of the ladies and noble ladies in the capital knew that Zhuang Shihan was having a secret meeting with a man outside her family in a teahouse.
Especially this person, with deep facial features, it is obvious that he is not An Ren.
When we think about the fact that the Liang State envoys are now staying at the Royal Post Station, there is so much to talk about.
If it were just ordinary gossip, the ladies would just chat and laugh in private behind closed doors, and that would be fine.
After all, Zhuang Shihan was the Princess Shihan personally conferred by the emperor, and she was also the only daughter of Duke Jingguo.
As the saying goes, don't look at the monk's face, look at the Buddha's face.
With such an identity, even if they really saw something, even if it was evidence of being caught in bed, they would never dare to talk about it outside.
But since it involved the envoys from Liang State, they did not dare to help conceal it.
As soon as they returned home, they found their husbands and told them what had happened.
The matter was of great importance, and the court officials did not dare to be careless. They sent their trusted men to watch outside the royal post station that night.
As soon as he found a clue, he would submit a letter to report to Emperor Xuande.
Such a big commotion naturally could not be hidden from Dehai's ears.
But he was a little confused about whether or not to report the matter.
After all, Princess Shihan is now the emperor's purse, and the dividend share sent last month really surprised him.
Such a useful person, even if he really made a mistake, would Your Majesty be willing to punish him?
Don't let him end up being the one who is unpopular with everyone.
Even though Dehai tried his best to behave normally, Emperor Xuande still saw through him.
He put down the teacup and asked in a cool voice, "Dehai, how many years have we known each other?"
When Dehai heard this, he knew he could no longer hide the truth, and he quickly knelt down tremblingly.
He said respectfully, "I dare not deceive the emperor, but there is no concrete evidence yet, so I dare not speak."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xuande immediately became interested and asked with a smile, "Is there anything else you, an old man, dare not say?"
Dehai wiped his sweat and didn't respond.
Having served the emperor for more than twenty years, no one knew better than him that serving the emperor is like serving a tiger.
If he had not accidentally injured his vitals when accompanying His Majesty in conquering the world, perhaps he would have been able to become a marquis or general.
It’s a pity that things are unpredictable.
People's hearts are even more fickle.
Even though they were once brothers who had shared life and death together, they were now just master and servant, and they dared not slack off in the slightest.
Seeing Dehai bowing his head in respect, Emperor Xuande said helplessly, "I've already told you that when there are no outsiders around, there's no need to follow these ridiculous rules.
Kneeling all the time, don't your legs hurt?"
Hearing this, Dehai forced a smile and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am a tough old servant, so it's nothing serious."
Emperor Xuande feigned anger and said, "Why don't you get up? Are you waiting for me to help you up personally?"
The eunuch beside him hurried forward to support Dehai and said with a smile: "Eunuch, please get up quickly and don't make His Majesty angry."
Dehai responded with a smile, but his heart was still tense.
He dismissed everyone, stepped forward a few steps to stand before Emperor Xuande, and said softly, "This old servant heard about this incident today by chance, and I don't know whether it is true or not.
Your Majesty, just listen to it for fun, whether it's true or not, and don't get angry."
Hearing what he said, Emperor Xuande became even more interested and said with a smile: "Just tell me, I will pardon you."
Dehai was waiting for these words. After careful consideration, he conveyed the message handed over by his subordinates.
Emperor Xuande was silent for a moment, then asked in a cold voice, "What was the status of the Liang man who met with the girl from the Zhuang family in the delegation?"
"This..." De Hai showed hesitation.
Emperor Xuande's face darkened. "Why, did you also accept benefits from that girl?"
Hearing the word "yes", Dehai broke out in a cold sweat.
He quickly said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Those ladies only caught a glimpse of him from afar and said that he was even more handsome than the woman."
After these words were spoken, Emperor Xuande's face became even gloomier.
He sneered, "Zhuang Shihan, you're not good enough to be a general of the cavalry. You even dare to provoke that little bastard from Liang State."
Dehai advised, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Why not summon Princess Shihan to the palace to see you? There might be some misunderstanding."
"Misunderstanding?" Emperor Xuande said sullenly, "Brother Yuanzhong really has a good daughter."
When Zhuang Yuanzhong was mentioned, he suppressed his anger and asked, "How is Duke Jingguo's health these days?"
De Hai said: "In reply to your Majesty, the imperial physician has been to the Duke's Mansion these past few days to check the Duke's pulse.
It seems that the Duke is not only in better health than before, but also looks much better."
He noted Emperor Xuande's expression and tentatively asked, "Imperial Physician Wang said that the Duke's recovery was so rapid, not only due to his own change in state of mind, but also thanks to Princess Yong'an's superb silver needle skills.
There are rumors among the people that there is a kind of acupuncture method in the Valley of Divine Doctors that is only passed down to direct disciples, and it is called the Ghost Doctor's Thirteen Needles.
"Ghost Doctor's Thirteen Needles?"
"To be honest, Your Majesty, this acupuncture technique is extremely mysterious. It is said that it can even allow one to descend to Hades' Hall and fight for his life."
Emperor Xuande frowned, "Is it really so magical?"
De Hai forced a smile and said, "These are just folk rumors. No one has proven whether they are true or not."
He paused, then continued, “It’s true that the Divine Doctor Valley has become famous over the years, and it does have some capabilities.
As the disciple of the Divine Doctor Huangfu, Princess Yong'an's medical skills are naturally impeccable."
Dehai's hint was so obvious that it was impossible for Emperor Xuande not to understand.
He took a sip from the teacup and said quietly, "When the weather is fine one day, send her to the palace to check the Queen's pulse."
Dehai quickly responded, putting on a smile and asking, "Your Majesty, what about Princess Shihan?"
Emperor Xuande's face turned slightly cold, and he said in a deep voice, "Have someone keep an eye on the girl from the Zhuang family, and report to me if she behaves abnormally."
Thinking of something, a hint of viciousness flashed in his eyes, "Send someone to the border town as fast as possible to find out when these two knew each other."
If it happens within one or two years, that would be best.
If it had been earlier, he would have asked his elder brother if he had any dissatisfaction with him as the monarch.
Dehai also guessed something, but didn't dare to speak again. He turned around and was about to leave.
Emperor Xuande called him and said in a deep voice, "Send Xiaowu into the palace. I have something to ask him."
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"You knew about this early in the morning?"
Emperor Xuande looked at his son who was most like him and laughed out loud.
Mo Jinchuan lowered his eyes and said respectfully, "This son only knew about this a few days earlier than the emperor did. Without solid evidence, I dare not speak rashly."
Hearing his distant tone, Emperor Xuande became even angrier.
He slammed the table and asked angrily, "Between you and me, father and son, is there anything that cannot be said directly?"
Realizing something, he asked with a gloomy face, "Does the girl from the Song family know about this?"
Mo Jinchuan raised his eyes to look at him, his eyes clear and he said: "To be honest with you, Father, Xier knew about it on the same day as me.
To be precise, it should be a guess."
Emperor Xuande's face turned pale, and he was obviously not satisfied with his answer.
They hadn't even gotten married yet, but they were already at odds with each other, and they both chose to hide such an important matter from him.
After they get married in the future, how could she still have eyes for him as her father?
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