The emperor was reading a memorial when he heard Eunuch Yu's report and summoned someone in.
"Huo Mian pays respect to His Majesty!"
Huo Mian was, after all, a man of the world, and could not learn the three kowtows and nine bows, so he just bowed once, completing the etiquette.
The emperor didn't care about this, he waved his hand and said:
"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Huo! Is the matter settled?"
"Yes, according to your majesty's instructions, Princess Xiangyi's facial injuries have healed and will be fully recovered in a few days."
"Didn't you tell her about the side effects?"
"Of course, I will keep this matter a secret."
"How long does she have left to live?"
"If I am by her side to help take care of her, Princess Xiangyi will have one year left. If I am not by her side, she will only have half a year at most. However, her beauty will become more and more beautiful, and she will pass away when she is the most beautiful."
Huo Mian lowered his eyes and replied.
It is said that the royal family is treacherous, and he has witnessed it this time. If it were not for the medical books of the Imperial Hospital, he would not want to get involved in this muddy water. The reason he said this was to leave a way out for himself. He was sure that the emperor would not let Xiangyi die so soon, and he certainly did not want Xiangyi to die in the imperial city.
"I understand. In that case, you can take my warrant and go directly to the library of the Imperial Hospital. You can make rubbings or excerpts, or look up any information you want. But you cannot damage the books of the Imperial Hospital. This is the bottom line."
"Yes, Huo understands. We are all doctors, so we naturally cherish medical books."
"You continue to prepare Xiangyi's medicine. If she asks you for anything, just agree to it for now. I will take care of the rest."
"Yes, Huo Mian understands."
"Okay, go down!"
Huo Mian bowed again and left the imperial study, then saw Eunuch Yu waiting outside the palace.
Eunuch Yu held a tray covered with red silk in his hand and said to Huo Mian with a smile:
"Doctor Huo, this is a gift from His Majesty, and there is a warrant."
"Thank you, Eunuch Yu."
Huo Mian took the tray, took out a silver ingot from it, and stuffed it directly into Eunuch Yu's pocket. People should do things according to the environment they are in.
"Doctor Huo, you are too polite!"
"It's my duty to trouble you during this period of time."
Huo Mian didn't say anything and directly stuffed the silver into Eunuch Yu's sleeve.
This time, Eunuch Yu did not refuse and said with a smile:
"Then I won't be polite. If Imperial Doctor Huo needs any help, just come to me. I dare not say anything else. I am very familiar with the affairs of this palace."
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Eunuch Yu."
With Eunuch Yu's words, Huo Mian accepted his reward and took the warrant to the library of the Imperial Hospital to look up information. This was also the reason why he was willing to enter the palace for treatment.
Princess Xiangyi also received the news and learned that it was the emperor who had rewarded Huo Mian again. She was in a good mood. After applying the ointment for three days, her face had basically recovered. It was invisible unless someone got close to her. So she took people to express her gratitude in a grand manner.
This time the emperor met Xiangyi in a side hall. Looking at her face that had returned to normal, he smiled and said:
"It seems that this Huo Mian I found is indeed capable. When he reported back to me, he was very conservative and asked me to see you again in seven days. I didn't expect that you would recover as before in three days."
"Xiangyi thanks big brother. If big brother hadn't posted a notice to find a doctor, Xiangyi's old injury wouldn't have healed so quickly."
"You and I are brother and sister, so it's awkward to say these things. I was worried because of your recurring injuries. In addition, something happened at the border, and the Meng Kingdom became increasingly dishonest. I did neglect you a little."
"I know my big brother won't ignore me."
Xiangyi immediately acted coquettishly.
It gave the tasker a chill, but in order to achieve his goal, he continued to act without changing his expression.
The emperor rubbed his brows and said:
"Your injury has healed, and I have finally gotten rid of a worry. But now that we are about to go to war with the Mongols, the blockade there is severe, and none of the spies we sent out have returned. We are unable to send back any news for the time being, and I am worried about this matter."
Xiangyi reacted immediately after hearing this. She was unhappy in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face. She frowned and said:
"Brother, I have been away from Mongolia for seven or eight years. I don't know what the situation is over there now."
"Xiang Yi, now that you are back, as your elder brother, I have never thought of letting you go back. Even if we have to fight, I will fight head-on and will not sacrifice your happiness. Otherwise, it will be a blow to the face of my Han country."
The tasker immediately gave Xiangyi a reassurance, and then turned to say:
"Of course, if you have left some people there, if possible, can you get them moving? I need them to gather intelligence and prepare for a war."
When Xiangyi heard about this, her face relaxed and she nodded in agreement:
"I don't have many people left. I will send someone to give the contact information to Big Brother in a while. Xiangyi is very happy to be able to share Big Brother's worries."
"Okay, if you and I join forces, we will definitely be able to defeat the Mongols! Tell me, what else do you want? Do you want me to find you a consort?"
The tasker said with a smile.
"Brother, you know what I'm thinking."
Xiangyi's eyes turned and she spoke immediately.
"Why? Do you still think that the secret guard Xiao Qi suits your taste?"
The tasker said jokingly.
"Well, I'm just afraid that big brother won't be willing to do so."
"I didn't agree before because Xiao Qi was assigned an important mission and he was the only one who could do it. Since you insist on choosing him, I will fulfill your wish. In two days, I will arrange for someone to follow you out of the palace to meet him."
The tasker said with a smile.
"Brother, just summon him back, why do you want me to leave the palace?"
Xiangyi asked doubtfully.
"I sent him to look for the treasure that was widely rumored in the martial arts world. He sent a message back two days ago, saying that he had made some progress. If he succeeds, a large amount of treasure will be transported to the imperial city.
I am not confident in sending anyone else. It is safer for this wealth to be in the hands of the royal family. I will only feel at ease if you go."
When Xiangyi heard that the treasure had been found, she immediately understood why the emperor wanted Xiaoqi to do this. She rolled her eyes and had her own plans. She immediately stood up and said:
"Xiangyi is your majesty's sister and a member of the royal family. For the stability of the Han Kingdom, she naturally has to contribute her part. Xiangyi has accepted this mission. I will prepare now. Once my brother arranges the personnel, I will set off immediately."
"As expected of my sister, go and get ready. I will arrange for Huo Mian to accompany you. Your injury must be completely cured. I heard that this imperial physician Huo is also good at beauty care. He will definitely restore your former beauty and make Xiao Qi willing to stay by your side."
"Xiang Yi thanks big brother."
Xiangyi and the tasker both got the results they wanted, and then went on to prepare.
Xiangyi wrote down the list of secret agents she had left in Mongolia, and then arranged for someone to deliver it to the emperor. She then began to select her personnel, and she also wanted to have a share of the treasure.
After the tasker received the list from Xiangyi, he arranged for someone to send a pigeon to the leader of the secret guards of Group C, and then sent a team of elite soldiers to leave the imperial city with Xiangyi.
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