"Medicine pills".
Emperor Pei hurriedly said, "Quickly, quickly, bring it to me."
Since his arm was bitten off by a wolf, Emperor Pei has been in excruciating pain every day.
He still had many wounds on his body; Emperor Pei had never suffered such pain before.
It hurts so much every day that I can't sleep, and my temper has become even more irritable.
Pei Zhi then said that she had met a highly accomplished master.
A kind of elixir has been developed that can not only strengthen the body but also make people forget pain.
Emperor Pei was initially suspicious, but after seeing Pei Zhi take the medicine, he lowered his guard.
Only after Emperor Pei had used the medicine did he realize how wonderful it was.
After taking the elixir, Emperor Pei's wounds no longer hurt.
Moreover, I feel full of energy.
Emperor Pei was already in his forties, and in matters of love and sex, he was already willing but unable to perform.
With this elixir, Emperor Pei felt as if he had returned to his youth, even better than before.
Therefore, Emperor Pei spent his days either indulging in pleasure or practicing meditation in his bedchamber.
Emperor Pei took the pill with water, and his eyes began to glaze over.
"This elixir can only be taken for three days. Why don't you bring the master into the palace so that I can cultivate under his guidance?"
"I can also reward him with high-ranking official positions and salaries, and countless beauties."
Pei Zhi disagreed, saying, "Father, a master is a master because he doesn't care about these things."
"It was already extremely difficult to obtain this elixir for Father Emperor. What if we anger the master and he refuses to give Father Emperor the elixir?"
Emperor Pei nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, you're right."
Emperor Pei took the pill and began to feel more comfortable.
Pei Zhi suddenly knelt down in front of Emperor Pei, "Father, I have failed in my duties. Please punish me."
Emperor Pei now treats Pei Zhi like a treasure. "What's wrong?"
"My father has asked me to rule from behind the curtain, but all the ministers look down on me and no longer come to court."
Pei Zhi choked up and said, "Perhaps they still favor Second Brother. Why don't we let Second Brother take charge of the government, Father?"
"I am just a woman, I really can't manage these things."
How could Emperor Pei listen to Pei Zhi's advice and let his second son manage the affairs of state?
Emperor Pei was still thinking that once he recovered, he could reign as emperor for several more decades.
If the second son takes power, it will be difficult for him to regain control in the future.
"It must be the second son stirring things up."
Pei Zhi said helplessly, "I am a woman, and they do not trust me. In any case, Father's throne will eventually be given to my second brother."
"I have offended my second brother by helping my father. What good will come of this for me in the future?"
Pei Zhi paused, then added, "Yesterday, I was attacked on my way back from the palace. If the soldiers hadn't arrived in time, Father Emperor would not have seen me."
Emperor Pei angrily exclaimed, "Is this really the case?"
"This is outrageous!" Emperor Pei paced back and forth. "It was my decree that you were allowed to rule from behind the curtain, yet they dare to be so bold."
Emperor Pei cannot let Pei Zhi die like this.
The pills he consumed were all obtained by Pei Zhi from a highly skilled master.
If Pei Zhi dies, then he'll lose his elixir.
Emperor Pei thought for a moment, then went to his bedchamber. A short while later, he returned with a box in his hand.
"Chang Le, this contains the token that can command the Blood Droplets. I will now place the token in your hands."
Emperor Pei handed the box to Pei Zhi, saying, "I am unwell and can only rely on you."
Pei Zhi took the box and said with a firm expression, "Father, rest assured, your son will definitely help you safeguard the throne."
After leaving Emperor Pei's palace, Pei Zhi wiped away her tears, opened the box, and saw the token inside.
Now, Pei Zhi has taken away all of Emperor Pei's trump cards.
Pei Zhi still needs Emperor Pei to live, waiting for her to completely seize control of the court.
Pei Zhi will also be generous and send Emperor Pei to heaven.
The next morning, as soon as all the officials in the capital opened their doors, they were swarmed in by a group of soldiers.
Upon hearing the purpose of the soldiers' visit, the officials were all speechless, unsure of what to do.
They thought the princess would humble herself and beg for peace.
They would coax them into going to court, and in that way, they would gain the upper hand.
No one expected the princess to be so ruthless.
They directly allowed the officials and soldiers to move into their residences and stay by the ministers' side every day.
Do you want to eat?
No, the adults are still sick and should take their medicine. As for food, the soldiers will take care of it.
Want to go out?
No, the master is so ill that he can't even attend court. How can he go out? Aren't you afraid he'll die out there?
A few pedantic individuals felt deeply insulted by the princess.
They are ministers; how can the princess allow soldiers to guard them? Isn't that like guarding prisoners?
Several men threatened suicide, hoping to force the soldiers to back down.
These officers and soldiers didn't even raise their eyes.
Yuan Chengyu gave a death order, and the officials wanted to prove their loyalty by dying?
Of course you can, target the children of officials.
Start by killing the men. Since you've defied the princess's orders and don't want to live, then let your child go down and wait for you.
After seeing a few people's blood, these officials all chickened out.
The Xie residence was in no better shape. As soon as Grand Secretary Xie stood up, more than a dozen soldiers stood outside the courtyard.
The mansion was surrounded by soldiers, both inside and out, which made the women in the mansion afraid to go out.
Although Madam Xie was a woman of the world, she was still taken aback by the scene.
Grand Secretary Xie said with some anger, "What is the princess planning to do? Does she intend to kill our whole family if we don't comply?"
Madam Xie quickly spat, "My lord, what are we going to do now?"
Grand Secretary Xie snorted coldly, "I will not comply. I want to see how long she can keep an eye on me."
Xie Qi appeared at the opportune moment to pay his respects to Grand Secretary Xie and his wife.
Madam Xie hurriedly asked, "Aqi, what is the princess planning to do?"
"Father claimed to be ill and refused to attend court. The princess specially arranged for the imperial physician to examine him. The physician will personally take care of him until he recovers and is able to attend court!"
Grand Secretary Xie's gaze turned cold. "What if I refuse to see the doctor or take the medicine?"
"Although my father holds a high position, he is not irreplaceable. If he were to take care of his health, his children would worry themselves sick."
Madam Xie's face turned pale instantly. "Aqi, what do you mean by that?"
"What the mother understands is what the son understands."
"I underestimated this princess; she is indeed quite ruthless."
Grand Secretary Xie sneered, "Isn't it just seeing a doctor and taking medicine? I'll cooperate."
Grand Secretary Xie believed that the princess's method was simply to force him to take the medicine.
Even if the princess were incredibly brave, she wouldn't dare to poison him with a bowl of medicine.
The imperial physician presented the medicine he had personally prepared, and centipedes and other insects were clearly visible in the medicine bowl.
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