The eunuch in charge, Eunuch Cheng, went personally to the Dali Temple to convey the empress dowager's oral instructions.
The investigation of the case was handed over to Xiao Chonghua and the Dali Temple, but Emperor Jingxuan's health still depended on the doctors.
Princess Jingning said in a businesslike manner: "Doctor Su, thank you for treating my father."
"Absolutely not!"
Doctor Li tried to stop him.
Princess Jingning looked at him incredulously: "Doctor Li, why not?"
Doctor Li said sternly, "Your Majesty was poisoned after taking Doctor Su's ointment. Doctor Su, please stay away from your Majesty until you are cleared of suspicion."
The other imperial physicians also agreed with Imperial Physician Li’s proposal.
They had already seen that the Queen Mother and Princess Jingning favored Su Xiaoxiao, but since it concerned His Majesty's health, if something really went wrong, the Imperial Hospital could not afford the responsibility.
Don't say that it was she who treated the patient, and that it has nothing to do with the Imperial Medical Bureau.
She couldn't be cured, and in the end they had to come to the Imperial Hospital to rescue her.
They didn't want her to be careless and make His Majesty's condition worse, or if she was really the murderer, she would take the opportunity to poison His Majesty again.
Princess Hui'an said in a delicate voice, "That's right! We can't let her treat my father! She will definitely harm my father again! Grandmother! Please have her arrested!"
The Queen Mother said, "She is my doctor."
Princess Hui'an frowned and said, "But she——"
"Ahem!" Empress Xian pulled her daughter again, signaling her to shut up.
The Queen Mother said in a dignified manner: "The Queen and the Imperial Physician stay. Concubine Xian, the rest of you go back first."
"Yes." Empress Xian led everyone out of Yongshou Palace.
Princess Hui'an complained, "Mother! Why don't you let me finish what I'm saying?"
Concubine Xian tapped her forehead in dismay: "You are so stupid, she is your future sister-in-law, if anything happens to her, your third brother will lose his power!"
Princess Hui'an muttered, "How can she be my sister-in-law?"
Concubine Xian said, "His Majesty has issued an edict to appoint Qin Yanran as your eldest brother's concubine, and she will marry into the eldest prince's palace on a chosen day. She is the only daughter left in the Qin family, and her father just won military power a few days ago."
Princess Hui'an curled her lips unwillingly: "But she framed my father..."
Concubine Xian said softly, "The eldest brother is under house arrest, the second brother is away, and your third brother is the only one in charge of the capital. If something happens to your father, the throne will belong to your third brother!"
Princess Hui'an's eyes widened: "Mother, what nonsense are you talking about? How could anything happen to my father? He will be safe!"
Empress Xian was too lazy to argue with her daughter and waved her hand perfunctorily: "Yes, yes, everything will be fine! Don't get involved, don't scold Doctor Su to everyone you meet, and don't say she is the murderer. It doesn't matter whether she is or not. If your third brother ascends the throne, his queen must be innocent!"
Princess Hui'an murmured, "I don't like her being my sister-in-law..."
Emperor Jingxuan was carried back to his own bedroom.
The imperial physicians also went there.
As the attending imperial physician, Hu Jiusheng was naturally among the entourage.
He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said calmly, "I'm going to the hospital to get some medicine. You guys go first."
He didn't really go to get the medicine, but to ask someone to notify Renxintang.
He had a vague feeling that things were not simple.
How could it be such a coincidence that the emperor caught up with the hot ointment? And how could it be such a coincidence that the girl went to the small kitchen to make medicine for the empress dowager?
Could it be that the girl had dug a trap for Renxintang to fall into? "Master."
The medicine boy poured him a cup of tea.
He quickly wrote a letter: "Hand it over to Second Master personally, and be sure to do it quickly!"
"yes!"
About half an hour later, Mr. Hu received Hu Jiusheng's handwritten letter.
After reading it, his face changed.
Shopkeeper Wu hurriedly asked, "Boss, what's wrong?"
Master Hu said, "Brother said... there is a trick!"
Shopkeeper Wu was confused: "What's the trick?"
"Look for yourself!"
Mr. Hu handed the letter to Shopkeeper Wu.
Shopkeeper Wu took a quick glance and said in confusion, "This letter doesn't explain it clearly. It just said there was a fraud and asked us to destroy the evidence quickly. The government will come to investigate the case... First, investigate the first hall... What does it have to do with our Renxin Hall? What happened?"
Mr. Hu said solemnly, "It must be because time is tight, and Big Brother doesn't have time to write it! But Big Brother must have his reasons for saying so! Hurry up and deal with all the evidence!"
The witness is Du Juan and the physical evidence is medicine powder.
At the critical moment, Mr. Hu's IQ suddenly came online: "Hide the girl first! Don't let the government find her! If the government asks, we can say she is absconding for fear of crime!"
Shopkeeper Wu agreed: "Okay!"
“When necessary…” Mr. Hu made a gesture of wiping his neck.
In fact, we could have dealt with Dujuan last night.
However, they were not sure whether this plan would succeed, what if the Queen Mother did not take the medicine, or what if Dujuan did not put it in.
If they keep Dujuan, they can come and poison it a second time.
Shopkeeper Wu immediately contacted Du Juan, but was told that the female doctor from the first class did not go to the clinic today.
Oh no, that girl ran away!
Shopkeeper Wu gritted his teeth and hurried to deal with the physical evidence.
But how to deal with it?
Burn it?
There is odor and residue.
Pour it out...where to?
He had heard of a case where someone poured medicinal herbs into a toilet, and the case was eventually uncovered by the constables.
Put it in other medicines... No, it might still be detected...
Upstairs, Master Hu pushed open the window and urged towards the courtyard: "The Third Prince is coming down! Hurry!"
“Hurry… hurry…”
Shopkeeper Wu made up his mind, put a few packets of medicine into his arms, and left Renxin Hall through the back door.
He threw the medicine farther away, thinking it would be safe this way! He summoned up all his strength and walked three streets in one breath until he finally came to an orchard that was sparsely populated.
He stealthily threw the medicine bag into the wall, then turned and left!
He looked up subconsciously and saw three cute little heads on the wall.
Shopkeeper Wu was shocked! Why are they here?!
The little tiger chirped, "Your things fell into Shihu's orchard!"
Erhu shook his head and sighed, "Why are you so careless?"
Da Hu criticized: "I'll give it back to you. Be careful next time!"
Pay no attention! I'm here to throw it!
It was probably impossible to throw it away here, so Shopkeeper Wu picked up the medicine bag on the ground and ran away! The officers of the Dali Temple had already started arresting people, and it was unclear whether they were arresting Du Juan or him.
When a person feels guilty, he tends to be afraid of everything.
"Never mind, hide first!"
He hid under a wrecked car covered with rags, holding the medicine bag.
"You guys go over there, and the rest of you follow me!"
"yes!"
The officers and soldiers split into two groups and did not come this way.
Shopkeeper Wu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Suddenly, one, two, three round little heads popped in.
"What are you doing?" Xiaohu asked.
Erhu and Dahu blinked at him.
Shopkeeper Wu wanted to die.
"Go! Go quickly!" He waved his hands and whispered to them to go away.
The three did not leave.
"Why are you hiding here?" Erhu asked.
Sanxiao only knew Manager Wu. Last time, he had a conflict with Little Fatty. Manager Wu rushed out to protect his master, but was hit by Yang with a carrying pole and jumped up and down.
The three little ones then labeled Shopkeeper Wu: an adult who poses no threat.
Shopkeeper Wu racked his brains to get rid of the three plague gods.
"Shall we play a game?"
He said quickly, "Go over there, face the wall, don't peek, count from one to ten, count out loud, and come find me when you're done!"
Xiaohu waved his hands and said: "Xiaofu can't count to ten, Xiaofu can only count to one hundred!"
"The Big Tiger Club." said Erhu.
Da Hu nodded.
Shopkeeper Wu's mouth twitched: "All, all is fine!"
The three of them obediently came to the wall and covered their eyes with their little hands.
Da Hu began to count seriously: "One, two, three, four..."
Shopkeeper Wu climbed out carefully, took a few steps on tiptoe, and then disappeared in a flash! He turned into a small alley, and when he was sure that the three men had not caught up with him, he patted his chest and breathed a sigh of relief.
“I’m so scared… I’m so scared!”
"I found you!"
A devilish little voice suddenly appeared behind him. Shopkeeper Wu turned around with a start. Looking at the three cute little ones, he was about to collapse! Did you catch up with me? !
"Look over there too!"
It's the police! Shopkeeper Wu was so scared that he peed his pants.
In panic, he looked at the three children in front of him and suddenly had an idea.
You guys brought this upon yourself, don’t blame me He took out the medicine packs, exactly three packs, and stuffed one into each person’s hand.
Shopkeeper Wu smiled and said, "You found me. This is your reward. Now it's my turn to find you! I'll close my eyes and count to ten. Then you go back and find a place to hide!"
The three of them thought about it and decided that it was feasible.
This guy is quite loyal. He has been playing with them for such a long time, but he doesn't bother with the fat boy's affairs.
Da Hu said: "Then close your eyes first."
"Okay, I'll shut it up, I'll shut it up!"
Shopkeeper Wu closed his eyes half-closed, leaving a slit.
"Close them all! No peeking!" Erhu said.
"Yeah!" said Xiaohu.
Shopkeeper Wu smiled with his eyes tightly closed.
Hearing the sound of footsteps gradually fading away, he felt happy.
When I opened my eyes, the three little ones had already run away.
Great, just wait for the officers to find the powder from you!
Even if you say I gave it to you, I'm not afraid! Who would believe what a few little brats say? Everyone knows that there is a grudge between the two families. It might be instigated by your adults! With this thought in mind, Shopkeeper Wu showed a smug smile.
However, as the saying goes, excessive joy can easily lead to sorrow.
He was not paying attention and didn't notice that there was a staircase in front of him. He stepped on empty air and rolled down.
“Uh ah—”
Crack! The leg is broken...
The next second, three round little heads blocked his view.
Xiaohu tilted his head: "You found us!"
Shopkeeper Wu is about to cry!
I don't want to bother you guys——
He gritted his teeth, became more and more evil, and stretched out his claws towards the three little ones.
At this moment, Ling Yun came over calmly and stepped on him, knocking him unconscious.
Little Fat Seal Three little ones: Here’s the voting ticket!
(End of this chapter)