The emperor's expression did not look good upon hearing this.
He knew perfectly well that Situ Ming was incompetent, but he only had this one biological son, and he couldn't have any more if he wanted to. If he didn't promote him, who else would he promote?
He was already merciful enough not to kill those who succeeded him after Situ Chang; it was impossible for him to hand over the throne to them.
Situ Ming was struck by lightning like that; he might not even live as long as he did.
All he could do was to encourage the prince to have many children as soon as possible and to select a clever and capable grandson to raise.
He was about to brush it off when he heard Xiao Qingyin say, "Your Majesty, I heard that you are not feeling well. May I take your pulse to check your health?"
The emperor's heart skipped a beat.
Xiao Qingyin didn't mention taking the pulse earlier or later, but only after discussing the Crown Prince's affairs. Could it be...?
He stared straight at Xiao Qingyin, wanting to know if she really meant what he thought.
Xiao Qingyin neither dodged nor evaded, responding calmly.
The emperor immediately understood; it was exactly as he had thought.
The heart that had long been dead was given a glimmer of life again.
He coughed lightly twice, then extended his hand, allowing Xiao Qingyin to take his pulse.
When the emperor was first rescued, Xiao Qingyin treated him. At that time, his health was too poor, and many medicines could not be used.
However, there are not many problems now.
After taking the emperor's pulse, she said, "Your Majesty, I will prescribe a medicine for you. Drink it for three days, and then use the best-selling medicines from Baibaozhai to nourish yourself. Then there will be no problem."
The emperor didn't know what the best-selling medicine at Baibaozhai was that she was referring to, but he simply nodded and said, "Good."
He instructed the palace servants to put away the prescription and also rewarded Xiao Qingyin with many things.
After Xiao Qingyin thanked the emperor and left the palace, he immediately summoned the imperial physician to inquire about the prescription.
"May I use this prescription?"
After examining the medicine, the imperial physician exclaimed, "Wonderful, wonderful! I never imagined that medicine could be used in this way. Your Majesty, rest assured, this medicine will surely bring you great health."
The emperor was greatly relieved and continued to ask, "And what is the best-selling medicine at Baibaozhai?"
The imperial physician paused for a moment.
"Don't you know?"
"I know," the imperial physician said, his face congested, "but I don't know whether I should say it or not."
"Just say it, what's wrong with hearing the name of a medicine?"
The imperial physician whispered, "Seven doses one night."
emperor:"……"
The name of this medicine is far too straightforward.
No wonder Xiao Qingyin didn't tell him directly.
He said with a stern face, "Have the Imperial Hospital purchase a batch of this medicine, and after it has been tested and found to be safe, then give it to me."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The emperor followed the prescription and drank the medicine for three days. Sure enough, he felt much better. When he used the best-selling medicine from Baibaozhai, he seemed to have become twenty years younger.
The next day, an imperial decree was issued to select concubines, and within a few days, all the imperial harems had new masters.
Situ Ming, lying in his hospital bed, was so angry upon hearing the news that he refused to take his medicine.
"Indeed, there are no fathers and sons in the imperial family."
He said through gritted teeth.
The emperor only came to see him once when he was carried back to the palace, and never came again.
He thought it was because he was too busy with political affairs.
Unexpectedly, he recovered his strength and was able to have relations with his concubines again.
If a new prince is born, he, as the crown prince, will definitely be deposed.
Upon learning that Xiao Qingyin had provided the prescription, his hatred for her and Yi Shuihan intensified.
However, he didn't know that this was only part of Xiao Qingyin's revenge plan.
There are things that make him hate them even more.
A few days after returning to the capital, Xiao Qingyin instructed Yi Wu to take the contract signed by Situ Ming and Yi Shuihan to the government office for the transfer of ownership.
After those mountains fell under Yi Shuihan's ownership, she went on a large-scale campaign to find people to mine them.
Situ Ming was very pleased when he found out.
Although this move failed to eliminate Yi Shuihan, it did swindle him out of a large sum of money and fool him, which was quite satisfying.
When they started digging, they found only some coal on the surface and rock underneath. Their expressions must have been quite interesting.
Unfortunately, he couldn't witness it with his own eyes.
Little did they know that Xiao Qingyin was equally pleased.
She wasn't digging for coal, she was digging for gold.
Although only half of the mountains contained gold, the gold mine had a very high gold content, and the pure gold obtained far exceeded Yi Shuihan's original estimate.
These gold bricks can be used to build not only a golden house, but also a large courtyard.
Xiao Qingyin instructed Yi Wu and the others to hide most of the gold bricks in a secret room in the Yong'an Marquis's mansion, and only a small portion in her own room.
She had a base made for the gold dog head that Yi Shuihan had given her before, and placed it on a tall table in the corner.
The high table is angled towards the head of the bed, and she can see it every time she opens her eyes.
After setting everything up, I felt more motivated to get out of bed.
They didn't know where to put these gold bricks.
It's too hard to use as a mattress, and too soft to use as a table leg pad.
She couldn't help but exclaim, "I never imagined I'd have so much gold that I didn't know where to put it!"
The simpleton Yi Shuihan chimed in, "These bricks are completely useless; they can only be used to build houses."
Xiao Qingyin laughed heartily: "Building a house? To hide a beauty in a golden house? Someone as beautiful as you really needs to be hidden away properly."
Yi Shuihan listened to her words and seemed to be deep in thought.
In the afternoon, Xiao Qingyin went to give Yun Shu acupuncture, but he didn't go with her and stayed in the room.
When Xiao Qingyin came to call him for dinner, he couldn't find her.
Just as I was worried that this guy would run out of the mansion, I suddenly noticed that the pile of gold bricks had been arranged in the shape of a pyramid and placed next to the dog-head gold on the high table.
On the other side of the bed, there was a brick that was missing, revealing a pair of beautiful eyes.
Xiao Qingyin: "..."
She walked over to him and asked, "What are you doing? Playing hide-and-seek?"
"Keeping a mistress in a golden house".
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