Chapter 113 Candied Haws
Lin Hao walked out in a hurry, feeling very confused.
Posting imperial edicts was always for national affairs, but posting this edict to ask for medical treatment was a rare matter. Why hadn't I heard anyone talking about it in my previous life?
Could it be that this didn't happen in the previous life? Lin Hao paused, his heart moving slightly.
The notice seeking medical treatment was obviously for the prince. If this did not happen in the previous life but happened in this life, it would mean that the prince's injury was different.
But what caused the difference?
Lin Hao's mind was in turmoil, and he unknowingly walked to the front of the imperial edict.
There were already quite a few people standing there, talking excitedly.
Lin Hao looked up and read the imperial edict word for word, confirming with his own eyes that it was undoubtedly a request for medical treatment for the prince.
So, the dog prince is not in good condition?
A little joy grew in my heart, but was soon overwhelmed by confusion: if the prince was in a bad condition, the assassination of the prince would definitely leave a strong mark, rather than being passed by without a trace.
So, something must have changed.
Lin Hao rubbed her eyebrows gently, and suddenly there was a commotion, making her move in one direction with the crowd.
"Miss, be careful!" Baozhu pushed away the person who was leaning towards Lin Hao.
A hand reached out, pulled Lin Hao over, and then quickly let her go.
"The prince is here too?" Lin Hao realized long ago that the owner of the hand was Qi Shuo, so he let him pull him.
"I heard the imperial edict was posted, come and take a look."
Lin Hao followed Qi Shuo's gaze and saw a thin old man taking down the list.
The old man was the source of the commotion.
"I didn't expect someone to reveal the results so soon!"
"Yeah, who is this old man? Does anyone know him?"
"Maybe he's a doctor from some pharmacy."
Lin Hao seemed oblivious to people's excited discussions and his attention was all on the old man.
Looking at the back, he looks familiar.
Soon the guard of the imperial edict came over and asked, "Who are you? Do you know what it means to unveil the edict?"
The old man held the imperial edict in his hand and pointed at the words on it: "Doesn't it say that they are looking for someone who knows how to use golden needles to relieve pain? I happen to know a little bit about it."
The yamen runner was overjoyed: "Please follow me!"
The old man nodded and left with the yamen runner, leaving people standing in front of the empty wall and talking among themselves.
Lin Hao followed the old man who was walking away with the yamen runners with his eyes, and almost couldn't help but catch up with him.
It’s the teacher, it’s actually the teacher!
She secretly took the correspondence between her teacher and the Crown Prince's Junior Tutor Qin Yunchuan, and brought up the fact that Qin Yunchuan had been demoted. As she had expected, her teacher disappeared from the capital, but she never expected that they would see each other again in front of the imperial edict.
Is the teacher going to see the emperor?
For a moment, Lin Hao felt strange.
"What is Miss Lin Er thinking about?" The young man's clear and gentle voice sounded in his ears.
Lin Hao came back to his senses and looked at Qi Shuo.
He was very white, and under the weak winter sun, he had a fragile beauty.
But Lin Hao thought of the heavy rain, the mountain temple, and the fortune teller Fang Chengji whose throat was cut by a knife.
Her mind became somewhat clearer.
Even the Prince of Jing, who she had thought was weak and gentle for more than ten years, could kill someone with a knife because of a dream. What else is impossible?
The three years in her previous life were a prophecy and a help to her, but she should not be too superstitious.
On the way back, Lin Hao replied to Qi Shuo: "I was thinking that the prince must have been seriously injured, and he had to post an imperial edict to seek medical treatment."
"Maybe." Qi Shuo's tone was very calm, and he asked Lin Hao very naturally, "Is Miss Lin Er free?"
Lin Hao looked at him.
Qi Shuo asked with a smile: "Do you want to talk about what happened yesterday?"
Hearing him say that, Lin Haoke felt free and agreed immediately: "Okay."
The two went to a nearby teahouse.
The elegant room is quiet, the aroma of tea wafts through the air, and the closed windows keep out the cold outside.
Lin Hao held the teacup, warming his slightly cool fingertips. His tone was casual, as he only did in front of familiar people: "What do you want to talk about, Prince?"
Qi Shuo looked at her.
The girl has pointed eyebrows and calm eyes.
"Miss Lin Er...does she have any connection with the assassin named Xiao Feng from yesterday?"
Lin Hao's fingertips tightened around the teacup, their knuckles turning white, but a faint smile played on the corners of his mouth. "The prince asked me so directly whether I had any connection with the person who assassinated the crown prince. If it were someone else, they would probably be annoyed."
"Miss Lin Er wouldn't." Qi Shuo said firmly.
Lin Hao looked at him indifferently.
"Ms. Lin and I both dislike the Crown Prince."
Lin Hao's expression changed slightly.
She looked at Qi Shuo seriously and was a little surprised by his confession.
After a moment of silence, she asked, "Why doesn't the prince like the crown prince?"
In the eyes of the world, Prince Jing's Mansion is low-key and non-confrontational, and the position of the Crown Prince is extremely stable. There is no possibility of conflict between the two. It is unwise for Prince Jing to frankly say that he does not like the Crown Prince.
Qi Shuo said calmly: "The prince has no moral integrity."
Lin Hao curled the corners of his lips.
This reason is really reasonable and willful.
"Then how did the prince know that I don't like the crown prince?" Lin Hao asked again.
Qi Shuo raised his eyebrows slightly: "Do you like it?"
Lin Hao was speechless.
Qi Shuo picked up the teapot and added hot water to her cup. His tone was calm, as if he was talking about a daily matter. "Xiao Feng risked his life to assassinate the prince. It must be because the prince had suffered a great misfortune. It's a pity that the authorities can't find out his background for the time being. If they knew Xiao Feng's identity, perhaps they would know what the prince had done."
These words made Lin Hao's heart move.
She was watching the situation, waiting for the right opportunity to deal with the prince, and now might be the chance.
If the prince's shortcomings were exposed through Xiaofeng, even if the emperor loved his son, he would still feel a little disappointed.
The ice is three feet thick, and it didn’t freeze overnight. If disappointments accumulate, perhaps there will be changes.
She never expected to overthrow the prince in one go.
After taking a few sips of hot tea, Lin Hao said, "I do know Xiao Feng. He was my childhood playmate..."
Qi Shuo listened quietly.
Lin Hao finished speaking, his face looked a little grim: "I guess Sister Xiaofeng's accident may be related to the prince."
"It will be easier once we know Xiao Feng's background. Right now, those people are desperately investigating so they can report to the Emperor. As long as we reveal Xiao Feng's identity, they will naturally find out the truth."
Xiao Feng should have been spared, but the guards he encountered yesterday were responsible for the Crown Prince's safety. To these guards, the Crown Prince's safety was their only and most important priority. If the Crown Prince was in danger, they would eliminate the danger completely.
But this will cause a headache for the government offices responsible for the follow-up investigations.
It is not easy for a child who started out as a street performer and later joined a juggling class to find out his origins in a short period of time.
"I'll leave the rest of the matter to you, Prince."
Leaving the teahouse and walking onto the snow-covered street, Lin Hao felt as if his heart was weighed down by snow, cold and heavy.
Xiao Feng's life could only be exchanged for a little bit of the emperor's dissatisfaction with the prince. It's really unfair to think about it.
"Candied haws, big and sweet candied haws--" the vendor's voice came.
"Miss Lin, please wait a moment." Qi Shuo walked quickly towards the vendor and came back with a candied haws in his hand.
He handed over the candied haws: "Sour and sweet food will make people feel better."
Lin Hao stared at the bright red candied haws for a moment, then took it.
"Thanks."
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