Chapter 316
Upon hearing this, the smile on Concubine Shu's face froze, and she was secretly annoyed that Feng Jing was not tactful.
She was just about to think of a way to send him away when Xiao Jingfan suddenly said, "I also want to see what the Heavenly Lotus Fruit looks like. Zhou Yuande, go over there."
"As you command," Zhou Yuande bowed and accepted the order, then left with his whisk in his hand.
Concubine Shu: “…”
The significance of Zhou Yuande going to get it and Concubine Shu sending someone to get it is very different.
Everyone looked at each other, thinking that the Duke of Yingguo's mansion might not be able to keep the heavenly lotus fruit.
Feng Jing secretly glanced at the emperor, hoping that his majesty would be more generous and at least leave him half.
Qin Shuze was thinking about whether she could get some from Feng Jing. She was also very curious about the Tianlian fruit.
The imperial physicians of the Imperial Medical Bureau silently encouraged the emperor.
The trip back and forth took quite a while. Xiao Jingfan was thinking about the government affairs of the previous dynasty, so he did not stay in Zhaoyang Palace for long, but returned to Wenhua Palace.
Feng Jing hesitated for a moment, then decisively followed him away.
When the fat eunuch gets the heavenly lotus fruit, he will definitely show it to the emperor for review first, so he has to guard it.
Concubine Shu also wanted to go with her, but Qin Shu wanted to give her and the princess acupuncture to clear the meridians and guide the qi and blood.
The recuperation plan has been finalized. From now on, Qin Shu will perform acupuncture once every three days, combined with the decoction prescriptions prescribed by Feng Jing and the medicated diet prepared by the Imperial Hospital. In about two months, the two will be able to recover.
Even if Concubine Shu didn't care about her own health, she had to take care of the little princess. When Qin Shu was giving the little princess acupuncture, she felt uneasy if she didn't watch her in person, so she had to give up the idea of following her immediately and asked Yan Hui to inquire about the news of Wenhua Palace.
An hour and a half later, Zhou Yuande led the Duke of England into the Wenhua Hall.
"Your Majesty, I, your humble servant, wish you the best of health." The Duke of England knelt down holding a jade box.
"Get up." Xiao Jingfan glanced at the jade box in his hand, "Sit down and talk."
"I dare not." The Duke of England was still kneeling, his posture very respectful.
Xiao Jingfan sneered in his heart.
If he was truly respectful, knowing that he had ordered the search for rare medicinal herbs for King Rui to nourish his body, the Duke of Yingguo's Mansion should have presented the Tianlian Fruit after obtaining it. How could he not remember the Duke of Yingguo's kindness?
Now this posture is just for him to see.
He stopped shouting and asked, "Where is the Tianlian Fruit?"
"I am guilty." The Duke of England bowed again.
Xiao Jingfan was really annoyed by his behavior, but he had to patiently ask, "What crime have you committed, my dear?"
"I feel ashamed of my life, Your Majesty." The Duke of Yingguo said with a heavy face, "I had intended to offer the Heavenly Lotus Fruit on Your Majesty's birthday, wishing you a long life and good fortune. However, the palace guards failed to properly guard the fruit, and it was stolen a month ago. It has been missing ever since. I am guilty, and I beg Your Majesty to punish me."
[Wow, you're so thoughtful! You old fox bought some Tianlian fruit last year, but why didn't you offer it to the tyrant during his birthday celebration last year?]
Chu Liuzheng added a spoonful of honey to the teacup, stirring it gently while muttering inwardly.
[It sounds nice, like a gift intended for the tyrant. If it's not lost, it's yours, and if it's lost, it's intended for the tyrant. This way, not only do you not have to actually give it to him, but you can also gain favor with the tyrant. How shameless! Will the tyrant give you a reward to appease you?]
Xiao Jingfan frowned when he heard this. He thought that the Duke of England didn't want to lose the Tianlian Fruit, so he deliberately made up a story in front of him. He didn't expect that it was really lost.
"Your Majesty, please have some tea." Chu Liuzheng took out the spoon, held the teacup in both hands, and held it in front of him.
Xiao Jingfan has had a cough for the past two days. This cup of medicinal tea is prescribed by the Imperial Hospital. It contains honey to moisten the throat and must be drunk while it is hot.
He reached out to take it, frowned, took a sip and put it down.
Chu Liuzheng advised softly: "Doctor Wu told you to drink a few more sips, otherwise you will have to take medicine."
Between the bitter medicine and the sweet and refreshing medicinal tea, Xiao Jingfan naturally chose the latter, but he only took one more sip.
He is a perfect example of a rebellious patient who disobeys doctor's orders.
[The tyrant must have been a naughty child when he was young.]
Chu Liuzheng had no choice but to bring a plate of coconut and camellia pastry to appease the emperor.
The dim sum is new style and looks pleasing just by looking at it on the plate.
When you take a bite, you will find the filling is soft and the crust is crispy, with a milky aroma and a good taste.
For the sake of the snack, Xiao Jingfan at least drank half a cup of medicinal tea.
Zhou Yuande thought about how he had tried his best to persuade the emperor to drink a few more sips, but he still had to take the medicine after a long time, while Chu Liuzheng could do it with just a plate of snacks. The thought made him so sad that he wanted to cry.
Feng Jing saw a plate of chestnut cake in the food box and turned to ask Xiao Jingfan if he could eat it.
Xiao Jingfan naturally wouldn't be reluctant to give him a plate of snacks, so he just gave it to him.
Feng Jing drank tea and ate snacks while staring at the Duke of England who was kneeling upright.
The Duke of England didn't expect that the emperor would just leave him aside like this. He was a little annoyed, but he didn't show it on his face.
At this moment, Xiao Anzi came in and reported: "Your Majesty, the Concubine Shu and Doctor Qin are requesting an audience outside the palace."
Shufei was naturally worried about her father and came to see what was going on.
Qin Shu, she came here for the Tianlian Fruit.
Xiao Jingfan summoned the two into the hall.
"Your Majesty, may you be well."
"Stand up, everyone." Xiao Jingfan also gave the two of them a seat.
Concubine Shu glanced at the still kneeling Duke Ying, feeling a little uneasy to sit down, and called softly, "Father."
The Duke of England nodded to her and winked at her, telling her not to worry about it.
Concubine Shu had no choice but to purse her lips and sit down, feeling uneasy.
Qin Shu sat on the chair next to Feng Jing.
Feng Jing was so flattered that he almost choked to death on the chestnut cake.
He swallowed the chestnut cake with difficulty, pushed the plate towards Qin Shu, and said with a flattering smile: "Want a piece?"
Qin Shu rolled her eyes reflexively.
But halfway through rolling his eyes, he suddenly remembered his purpose and rolled his eyes back, but did not reach out to take the snacks. He just thanked Chen Xing who served him tea, held the teacup and took a sip.
Feng Jing, who didn't get the cold shoulder, thought she was possessed by evil spirits, so he scattered the incense ash he had in his hand over to her.
Unfortunately not.
So he asked cautiously: "You——"
After saying just one word, Qin Shu reached into the cloth pocket at her waist and took out a silver needle that gleamed with cold light.
Feng Jing decisively shut up and pulled the plate of snacks back.
Qin Shu, who was about to try the chestnut cake: "..."
She coughed dryly.
Feng Jing heard it, but didn't dare to move, for fear that the long silver needle would fly towards him in the next second.
Will he hide or not at that time?
It’s really worrying!
Qin Shu coughed dryly again and asked with a stern face, "Where's the Tianlian Fruit?"
Feng Jing turned around and pointed at himself.
So you mean, are you talking to me?
Qin Shu really tried hard to control herself, but seeing Feng Jing's silly look, she couldn't help rolling her eyes.
Feng Jing breathed a sigh of relief, this was normal.
He said, "The Duke of Ying's mansion was robbed and the Tianlian fruit was lost."
Qin Shu was startled and asked, "Is it really lost or is it just a lie?"
Feng Jing shrugged. How would he know?
The Duke of England hadn't knelt for so long in a long time, and his legs were numb.
But Xiao Jingfan was still eating snacks.
After Xiao Jingfan drank the medicinal tea and ate some snacks, and rinsed his mouth with tea, he looked at the Duke of Yingguo. "If I hadn't asked, everything would have been fine. But as soon as I asked, there was a theft. What a coincidence!"
The Duke of England felt bitter in his mouth, he knew the emperor would be suspicious, but it just happened to be such a coincidence!
[It's a coincidence, but there's also some human factor involved.]
Chu Liuzheng stared at the gossip that emerged from the system.
[Hehe, I finally caught you, a big, slippery fish!]
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