Chapter 117
The summer of the seventeenth year in Ningwu was very long for Xuan Fu. He had originally planned to return home in June, but because of the assassination incident, he stayed in the small town for three months. It was not until the autumn when the weather was cooler that the prince's carriage set off.
After the antidote was sent back.
Xuan Fu was guarding Yan Huaijin. There were a total of ten antidotes in the box, one for each day, and a piece of paper with scribbled handwriting on it with the recipe of the medicine. Liu Qiang brought back the prepared medicine.
These herbs are very common, and the only rare herbal medicine store in town also has them. They just take some time to prepare, but it is definitely shorter than the time spent on the way to Jiangming City.
Qiu San was really just stalling for time and hadn't even thought about giving the antidote.
Qiu San was already dead at that time.
After feeding him the medicine, Yan Huaijin was in the same condition as before when he took the life-saving medicine. Xuanyu Fu clenched his palms tightly and stared at Yan Huaijin closely.
Yan Huaijin was still in great pain on the bed, but he endured the pain and said, "I am very lucky to be alright."
Xuanyunfu: "You will be fine. You will be fine with the antidote Lingguan has figured out."
"I'll be fine." Yan Huaijin said seriously.
Xuanyu Fu nodded heavily.
Outside, the pharmacist of the East Factory and the imperial physician were dissecting the medicine formula. The pharmacist of the East Factory was very heavy-handed in using medicine. Xu Lingguan learned poison from him. The imperial physician served the emperor's family all year round. The health of the emperor was very important, so all the medicines had to be warm and nourishing, and no strong medicine was dared to be used.
The two also had their own opinions about Yan Huaijin's poison.
The antidote formula is OK. The imperial physician means to use the antidote for seven consecutive days. After that, if the remaining toxins in the body are weak and cannot be treated with strong drugs, the herbs can be boiled and soaked in water for fumigation.
The medicine official thought about it carefully and agreed.
On the first day, Yan Huaijin's health was still the same as before. Xu Xuanfu sat by the bed and accompanied him. After Yan Huaijin fell asleep, Xu Xiaoman came in and said, "Dad just arrived and hasn't eaten yet. Please accompany him to eat."
"Okay." Xuanyu Fu thought about how his father had been traveling all the way without much rest, and now he hadn't eaten and was still worrying about him. He suddenly felt guilty and blamed himself, and he didn't even open his mouth to speak.
Xu Xiaoman smiled, his face full of tolerance, "Father is a little tired, but it's nothing after years of martial arts training. Just a good night's sleep and a full stomach will be fine. We are a close family, father and son. Why do you still feel guilty in front of Father?"
"Silly."
The father and son went to the dining room next door to eat. The table was filled with light dishes. Xuan Fu thought that his father had the same taste as him, and liked to eat heavy meat, but in the end, they only had porridge, soup, and noodles, so he wanted to order something else.
"You haven't eaten well these days, don't eat meat. I asked the imperial chef to prepare some porridge and side dishes. Dad has been eating dry food all the way, and now he wants to drink some porridge."
Xuanxuanfu's eyes suddenly turned red.
"You know Ling Guan's temper. If he can send the antidote back, it means it really works. Don't worry." Xu Xiaoman patted Duoduo's hand to comfort her. "Eat well and don't cry."
He felt sad because Duoduo cried.
Xu Duofu sniffed, feeling at ease knowing his father was there, and then he ate a bowl of porridge and half a plate of vegetables, but didn't dare to eat more. Xu Xiaoman felt a little relieved when he saw that Duoduo was done. After dinner, the servants fetched hot water, and the father and son took a bath. Xu Xiaoman coaxed Duoduo to sleep with him for a while.
As a result, Xu Xiaoman discovered that Duoduo was restless in sleep. His eyes were dark, but he woke up after an hour of sleep. There was fear and confusion in his eyes, as if he just realized that he was here. He said, "Dad."
Xu Xiaoman patted Duoduo and said, "Yan Huaijin is fine, can you sleep a little longer?"
Many blessings do not speak.
"Then go and take a look. Once you feel at ease, come back to sleep." Xu Xiaoman changed his words.
"Dad, go to sleep. I'll be back soon."
Xu Duofu got up to go see Yan Huaijin, wearing only hastily draped clothes and walking out with his shoes dangling. Xu Xiaoman sat on the bed and looked at Duoduo's back, sighing in his heart. He had to tell Zhong Yun when he got back that he couldn't mess around anymore.
Their Duoduo really cares about Xiaoyan, and so does Xiaoyan, who protects Duoduo with his life. If it was Duoduo who was poisoned today - Xu Xiaoman didn't dare to think about it.
He was afraid that he and Zhong Yun would be worried to death.
Yan Huaijin had a high fever again, and Wang Yuanyuan brought people to wait on him, as well as the imperial physician and the medicine boy. The East Factory pharmacist said, "Your Highness, it takes a process to cure the poison. The first few days were the most severe. Young Master Yan is young and has a good foundation, so he will be fine."
Xuan Fu nodded. He knew that Yan Jinjin was exercising secretly. A hundred days after Yan's mother passed away, he would add meat to Yan Jinjin's meal every time. Fortunately, fortunately.
In the second half of the night, Yan Huaijin's fever subsided and he woke up and had ginseng soup and half a bowl of porridge.
"Many blessings, you take a nap."
"I'll go to sleep after you finish eating," Xuanyuefu said.
Yan Huaijin finished his porridge, and as soon as Xuan Duifu left, he vomited it all up. He pulled Wang Banban's arm, not letting him call Xuan Duifu over, and said in a low voice with great forbearance, "As long as the imperial physician comes, it will be fine."
Wang Yuanyuan was also distressed and said she knew it. She asked Shuncai and Shunde to clean up first, and he went to find the imperial physician. When the two came, there was nothing they could do. According to what the physician said, they had to carry the poison now and use ginseng soup to keep him alive, and then try the medicine tomorrow.
The next morning.
Xuan Fu found Pan Zihong first and said, "You can go back. I don't need any more manpower here. I am worried about Ling Guan in Jiangming City. I asked Wen Lianglu to go with you. You just took office. Don't delay government affairs. Just give Wen Lianglu a favor and take Ling Guan to recuperate."
"I understand." Pan Zihong said, his expression a little reluctant, "Your Highness, please take good care of yourself."
Manyu Fu nodded, "I know."
On the second day, Yan Huaijin took the antidote and had a high fever again, but this time the fever only lasted for more than an hour before the temperature went down. In the evening, he was able to eat half a bowl of porridge. After eating, he still had energy and talked to Xuan Fu for half an incense stick of time.
Wang Yuanyuan was actually very nervous, as he was afraid that Young Master Yan would vomit again. Fortunately, until His Highness left, Young Master Yan fell asleep on the bed and did not vomit even half a bowl of porridge.
It seems that the medicine really works.
But in the second half of the night, Yan Huaijin had a high fever and vomited everything he had eaten during the day, and his internal organs felt like they were burning.
This time Xuan Fu woke up in shock and insisted on coming to see Yan Huaijin, only to find out that Yan Huaijin had been feeling unwell. He was immediately angry and sad, and continued to be upset until dawn, with Yan Huaijin still in the stage of high fever and delirium.
"Don't."
"I'm fine."
"Many blessings, many blessings."
I called out the name of Manyfu many times.
Xuanyi Fu held Yan Huaijin's hand and wiped Yan Huaijin with cold water and a towel to cool him down. He didn't know how the third day passed. When Yan Huaijin had a low fever, he forced his mouth open and poured the antidote into his mouth. By late at night, Yan Huaijin's fever had improved a little and he changed into clean clothes. In the second half of the night, Yan Huaijin woke up and saw Xuanyi Fu sleeping on a bamboo couch not far away. He kept looking at Xuanyi Fu but didn't make a sound to wake him up.
The two of them slept, one looking at the other, and in a daze, Yan Huaijin also fell asleep.
On the fourth day, Yan Ning arrived.
Yan Huaijin was much better. Yan Ning saw his nephew lying on the bed with tears in his eyes. He was relieved when he heard the imperial physician say that the antidote had been found. Then he saw His Highness looking after his nephew by the bed, personally bringing water and feeding medicine. Yan Ning was a little flattered and said that he would take care of it.
Xuanyu Fu said, "No need, Master. It is my duty to take care of Yan Jinjin."
What should he do? Yan Ning was confused, but then he understood. His Highness was saying that his nephew had blocked a knife for His Highness and was now seriously injured. His Highness had a kind heart, so it was right for him to take care of his nephew personally.
Your Highness is truly loyal and righteous.
At noon, Yan Huaijin said he was hungry. He ate half a bowl of porridge and felt much better. In the afternoon, he said he was hungry again and wanted to eat some fish.
"I'll go ask the imperial physician if you can eat fish!" Xuan Fu excitedly ran out to ask in person.
Yan Huaijin leaned on the bed and smiled as well.
His internal organs still felt hot and burning, but not as intensely, just faintly. He should be well soon, right? If he is well, he won't have to torture Xuanyu Fu anymore, and Xuanyu Fu will be happy and smile.
"They said you should not eat seafood or freshwater fish for now. You can eat some tofu instead."
Yan Huaijin: "Xuandongfu, please eat some fish for me."
"That's not good... Hey, then I'll eat it and let you smell it!"
"Xu Duofu, you are really my good brother."
Yan Jinjin was able to play the little green tea trick again and flirt with him!!! Xuan Duofu was very happy, but he had nothing to be ashamed of, because this showed that Yan Jinjin's health was slowly getting better.
Sure enough, after the fourth day, Yan Huaijin rarely had a fever, and even if he did, it was only a low-grade fever. Then he ate more gradually, more frequently every day, but ate less. Yan Huaijin was not in a hurry, as long as he could eat.
On the seventh day, Yan Huaijin was able to get out of bed and walk, and the wound on his shoulder had healed. Because of the hot weather, Xuan Fu was worried that Yan Huaijin's wound would become inflamed. Fortunately, the landlord said he had an ice cellar at home.
But there was only a little ice left in the ice cellar.
I followed the doctor's advice and didn't dare use too much ice. Fortunately, the hottest time in the town is at noon, and it is still very cool in the morning and evening.
Seeing Yan Huaijin getting better day by day, Xu Xiaoman felt relieved. Later, he took Duoduo for a stroll around the town and some horseback riding to stretch their muscles instead of having them stay in bed in the small house all day.
A month passed like this, and communications between here and Taiji Palace became frequent.
At the end of August, Xu Lingguan returned from Jiangming City. He had lost a lot of weight, his facial features were more three-dimensional, and he looked morbidly beautiful. In fact, Yan Huaijin was the same.
The imperial physician said that this must be recuperated slowly and there is no need to rush.
"Officer Ling, I asked someone to deliver the prescription given by the imperial physician. Did you take the medicinal bath?" Xuanyu Fu asked.
Xu Lingguan said: "After using the master, my health is almost healed."
"You are talking nonsense. You are not made of iron. How can you be almost well in just a few days?" Xuan Fu's tone was a little fierce, but he was actually worried about Xu Lingguan. "It was you who saved Yan Huaijin this time. Don't try to be brave in front of me. You secretly used poison, and I know you did it wholeheartedly for me..."
Xuanfu had mixed feelings when he saw Xu Lingguan testing the poison on himself to find the antidote. He was naturally grateful to Xu Lingguan, who had helped him when he was desperate and in pain, but now Xu Lingguan was in poor health due to his misfortune.
"Master, Master Yan and I are both well now. We just need to take care of our health from now on."
Yan Huaijin solemnly thanked Ling Guan for saving his life. Xu Ling Guan smiled, saying that his master and Master Yan were both good people, and he was willing to do everything.
In mid-September, the team reorganized and set out again.
Xuan Fu was in a better mood and could also take care of some external things. He had lived in these masters' homes for so long, especially since the yard next door was used as a torture chamber and someone had died there. Some families must have felt it was unlucky.
So before leaving, in addition to giving money, Xuanfu personally wrote a plaque: A family of kindness and blessing.
The prince's seal was also left on it.
He also gave some ornaments produced by the Internal Affairs Office.
As for the sixteen people who attempted the assassination, Xu Xiaoman killed them all after a thorough investigation during this period.
The convoy moved slowly and changed to a larger ship when they arrived at the ferry. They then stayed on the ship for ten consecutive days. Even when they arrived at the ferry town, many people did not get off the ship to play.
"The assassination was their conspiracy, not your fault. Xuanyifu, go and take a look, and go for a walk with Uncle Xu. I want to eat some dried fish." Yan Huaijin encouraged Xuanyifu to go down and take a walk.
He is still in poor health and needs to rest after walking for a while, which delays his outing.
"Then I'll buy you some. Actually, I'm a little craving for some." Xuanyuefu agreed and went to find his father to get off the boat for a walk.
Xu Xiaoman's tone was a little sour, "...you should listen to Xiao Yan now."
"Dad, let's be real men." Xuanyufu spoke up.
Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoman immediately responded, "You really have to listen to your wife, especially since Xiaoyan is taking care of his health now. Duoduo, you have done a great job and are very responsible. You have grown up to be a man."
"I also learned this from my father!" Xuan Duofu puffed out his chest, "I am Xu Xiaoman's son, so of course I have to have the sense of responsibility of the head of the family."
"Good!" Xu Xiaoman looked at him with admiration, he was worthy of being his son!
Then the father and son went shopping happily. After a while, they bought some snacks. Xu Xiaoman also brought a lot of dry goods for his wife. The weather was hot, so she could bring more dry goods. Zhong Yun was alone at home, and he must have been worried and anxious before.
Buy more!
In late September, the boat arrived at the ferry at Xiafu County, Shengdu. Unexpectedly, the emperor was already waiting there. When the family of three met, Emperor Ningwu saw the crown prince and the first thing he looked at was the empress next to him, and it was obvious that he was saying, "Is this our Duoduo?"
Many blessings: ...
Xuan Fu rushed over fiercely and hugged his father, barking and calling him "Father!"
Like a happy puppy, he met his relatives.
Zhong Yun was joking on the surface, but in fact his eyes were slightly tearful. The child had indeed lost a lot of weight. He patted his back and said, "After going out for a trip, you have lost some weight. It's good to lose weight. You look more handsome now."
"Hehe, I'll eat it back when I get back!" Xuanyifu smiled and let go of the 'threat'.
Emperor Ningwu laughed out loud.
They stayed in the prefecture and county for a few more days, and then set off for Shengdu City in a mighty procession.
On the way, Emperor Ningwu and the Empress sat in the carriage. Xu Xiaoman had muttered to Zhong Yun countless times, "...You really didn't bring any medicine?"
"Xiao Man, you don't believe me."
Xu Xiaoman: "It seems that he brought it, but didn't put it down."
Zhong Jue:......
"How come you always guess right, Lord Xu?"
"You just used me out of guilt." Governor Xu answered my questions generously, took his wife's hand, and said seriously: "During the time I was in town, Xiao Yan was poisoned and suffered a lot. Just look at how thin Duoduo is now and you will know that he didn't eat well during that period."
Xuanyifu loved it so much that he didn't even eat his meal properly, which showed that he was really worried about Yan Huaijin.
"It's just a matter between children. Why don't we ask Duoduo for his opinion? If he doesn't care, let's just forget about it and let nature take its course. Xiaoyan is not in good health right now. You've taken the medicine, so don't let it interfere with his health later."
Xu Xiaoman glanced at Zhong Yun and then laughed.
Zhong Yun: “What are you laughing at?”
"I'm laughing at you." Xu Xiaoman laughed, "You, you're so soft-hearted towards us. You should have thought of this. Otherwise, Zhao Erxi would have brought the medicine and given it anytime. You're still hesitant until now."
"Wife, you are so cute and kind-hearted."
Xu Xiaoman kisses me.
Zhong Yun curled his lips and hummed vaguely. Finally, he looked more serious and said, "Let's talk about it when Yan Huaijin feels better."
Xu Xiaoman talked about another funny thing, "After Yan Ning arrived, he was so honest and worried about Xiao Yan's health every day. It had been more than a month and he didn't notice Duoduo and Xiao Yan getting along. But one day, they seemed to kiss each other. Yan Ning was so scared that his face turned pale. He trembled in front of me and wanted to kneel down to apologize and ask me to forgive Xiao Yan's recklessness."
Yan Ning was shaking with fear. He saw his nephew secretly kissing the sleeping Crown Prince. It was like a bolt from the blue, as if the sky was falling. He took the initiative to apologize.
Xu Xiaoman covered it up with words, and didn't say that Xiao Yan took the initiative to kiss Duo Duo, for fear that his wife would think Xiao Yan's nose was not a nose and his eyes were not eyes. When the child grows up, he will have to start a family.
"Yan Ning is not stupid when it comes to government affairs." Zhong Yun shook his head.
Xu Xiaoman chuckled and said, "I think Master Yan is okay."
"You are just afraid of Master Hu." Zhong Yun continued.
Xu Xiaoman said stubbornly, "I'm not afraid. I'm respecting the teacher on behalf of Duoduo. You once told me that the teacher is the most important person among heaven, earth, and the emperor. You should be close to the teacher."
Zhong Jue:......
He taught Xiaoman to read and write, and he was called "Teacher". He said this to bluff Xiaoman into obediently letting him kiss him. At this time, he pretended to be a serious person and said, "Teachers are different from teachers."
"Hahahaha, I know everything. Do you think I'm still in my early teens? You really fooled me around." Xu Xiaoman laughed heartily, but he didn't get angry when he thought about it. "You were like a little teacher at that time. I couldn't learn well, so you got stern and said you would slap my palm. I didn't want to be beaten, so you said a kiss would be fine."
Heaven, Earth, Emperor, Parents and Teachers - there is no such thing as parenting, this is deceiving Xu Xiaoman.
Zhong Yun also laughed and said, "You treated me like your brother and fooled me."
What else? Zhong Yan was so young at that time, and he was very small. However, the smart Xu Xiaoman would definitely not say that now, and only said: "After returning, choose a good day and get married after Xiao Yan is out of mourning. Our Duoduo is not young anymore, just like you and me, and it's a good thing to find someone she likes."
"Well, I'll do as you say." Emperor Ningwu thought he had a good temper and said, "I'm not a foolish father. Manyu Fu should have gotten married long ago."
Xu Xiaoman glanced at Zhong Yun. Zhong Yun: ...
"I'm really scared of you. I'm really not angry."
Xu Xiaoman smiled and leaned over to his wife, saying, "Your medicine will definitely not be used. Our Duoduo is the head of the family. I can see that Xiaoyan has a very gentle and well-behaved temper."
"That's true." Zhong Yun nodded. He hadn't seen Yan Huaijin for several years. Yan Huaijin had indeed grown taller, but he was too thin and looked sick. "Let's do as Duoxianfu said and get married in the spring of the year after next. Let's take good care of Yan Huaijin's health this year."
Xu Xiaoman: "And Ling Guan, you should pay more attention to him. I guess the request is from you. This child is good, but he is old and has not started a family--"
Zhong Yun was originally choosing a princess for Atuan, but now he said, "Then pick one for him from the candidates."
"I've said it before, no, Ling Guan has his own ideas, just follow them."
Zhong Yun was a little unhappy at first after being rejected, but then he thought about it and said, "I've been with Xu Duofu for a long time, and I want to find someone I like, so let's find someone."
It is rare to find people like him and Xiaoman in this world. So it should be a blessing that their children have found someone they love.
"God has been kind to our family." Emperor Ningwu sighed and decided to be a benevolent monarch and do good deeds.
Xu Xiaoman: ...Why am I suddenly moved again?
My wife really changes all the time now.
At the end of September in the seventeenth year of Ningwu, all the civil and military officials went to the gates of Shengdu City to welcome His Majesty the Empress and the Crown Prince back to the palace. At the beginning of October, the Emperor issued several imperial edicts, all of which were good news.
The first imperial decree exempted the common people from land tax for the next year, and exempted merchants from 30%. This was the first time that merchants were exempted from tax.
The imperial edict had been polished by the Hanlin Academy. The general meaning was that the prince was the son of a true dragon, who had escaped assassination and was blessed by God. The queen and I had accumulated blessings for the child, and the emperor's birthday was approaching, so we would celebrate with the people.
The second imperial decree was that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess would be married in the spring of the nineteenth year of Ningwu.
All the officials listened carefully to the imperial edict, and finally heard the name of the Crown Princess Yan Huaijin. They were stunned and bewildered, "Whose daughter in Shengdu has such a name?"
How can I know that?
"Sounds familiar, last name is Yan——"
"I remember that when Your Highness was in Chongming Palace, Lord Yan's nephew was always by Your Highness' side, and they would often advance and retreat together."
"Master Yan's nephew's name seems to be Yan Huaijin - could it be the same name and surname?"
The sky was falling for all the officials. They refused to give up and kept asking questions even though they knew the answer. Then they almost cried to death. The emperor married a male queen, and now the prince also married a male princess. Doesn't this mean that Dasheng has no future?
Some members of the royal family became more active, happily congratulating the Crown Prince on getting a good Crown Princess, saying it was a cause for celebration, but in reality they were thinking that maybe, possibly, their own children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren might have a chance!!!
A hundred years later, it was his descendants who sat on the dragon throne.
The third imperial edict named Zhong Huanxiong, the legitimate son of Prince Li, as the crown prince and granted him a marriage. His fiancée was the granddaughter of the Hua Ge Lao family, a famous and low-key family in Shengdu City.
This imperial edict was like a signal. All officials and royal family members felt relieved but also anxious. They felt relieved that Da Sheng would not be without a crown prince, but they were anxious that all the good things went to Prince Li Zhongqiong.
Years ago, Zhong Yun was really as poor as his name suggests. He was not even given the title of a prince. He was just a small prince that no one paid attention to. Now his son -!
Among the royal family, each mansion was closed.
"Don't worry, don't worry. Your Majesty is still young and strong. Besides, there is the Crown Prince. Zhongqiong's son may not be a problem."
"Yes, not necessarily."
"Your Majesty has only conferred the title of Crown Prince. Things haven't reached that stage yet. Why rush?"
Zhongqiong was extremely worried - anxious and fearful, and personally brought his son to show his loyalty, indicating that he had no intention of coveting the position of crown prince, and that Atuan was stupid and could not handle such a big responsibility.
Zhong Yun was speechless after hearing this. It was not the first time that he thought his brother was timid. He followed Xiao Man and complained again: "I just made Ah Tuan the crown prince, and it's time to do so. But he showed it off so openly."
"Everyone in the court knows what it means, but who dares to really say it to me?"
"Father and son are the same, they are cowering like quails. It makes me angry just looking at them."
"Prince Li is also cautious." The Queen's words were very cautious.
Xuanyunfu listened for a while and didn't hear anything else, but was shocked to find out, "So Atuan's real name is Huanxiong, which is more interesting than my fifth uncle's name. His nickname should be Little Raccoon, hahahahahaha."
Emperor Ningwu had just finished looking down on another child, when he turned around and saw his own child Zhang with a big mouth showing a row of white teeth, laughing foolishly because of his name, and he didn't know what he was laughing at.
Emperor Ningwu: ...
"Atuan looks okay." Emperor Ningwu changed his tone.
Xu Xiaoman: ...
Not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
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