"Not only that, according to scouts, most of the soldiers in Zhao's army are from Longxi in the north. They usually eat noodles when they cook, but these noodles are not cooked. They just pour cold water into a bowl and eat them."
Sima Lie saw the report in the letter at the same time and was greatly surprised!
When it comes to troop deployment, the most important thing to worry about is logistical supply, and the second most important factor affecting time is the time for meals.
Not only would a large number of people be needed for patrols to prevent attacks during the soldiers' meal breaks, but they would also have to light fires to reveal their location.
With this, soldiers can eat very quickly and won't have to worry about revealing their location.
Previously, Sima Lie had never heard of such convenient grains, and he couldn't help but marvel at it.
"Such a thing exists?"
...
"Yan'er, you'll be fine soon! I'll take you to the hot pot festival and help you with your makeup then!"
Qin Yu held Zhao Yan, who was ravaged by the poison, with heartache and gently comforted her.
After returning to the palace from a sauna, her poisoning symptoms were significantly reduced, and she regained some consciousness, at least able to speak softly.
However, the toxins in her body still made Zhao Yan feel cold all over, her muscles ached and she was weak, and even breathing was very difficult.
With her consciousness fading and her vision blurred by dazzling lights, Zhao Yan felt that her life was about to end.
Feeling the warm embrace of her chest and arms, she felt safe and incredibly moved.
Her cherry lips parted slightly, as if she were trying her best to speak.
Seeing her muttering weakly, Qin Yu quickly advised, "Yan'er, close your eyes and rest. There's no need to say anything more."
"Come closer! Yan'er has something to say!"
Seeing her unusual persistence, Qin Yu could only lean down and put his ear to her lips.
"I'm listening, go ahead and speak!"
"Although I was poisoned in place of my sister, Your Majesty, please remember me. Yan'er is not a substitute for my sister; it is Yan'er who deeply loves you!"
"A shallow connection can still be cultivated, but a deep connection is left to one's own discretion."
"Yan'er really wanted to stay by the Emperor's side, but unfortunately, fate is unavoidable..."
Qin Yu instantly wrapped her arms around him even tighter, her eyes red and filled with grief.
"No! Yan'er! Stop talking!"
"If Heaven favors me, Heaven prospers; if Heaven opposes me, Heaven perishes! You'll be fine!"
He turned around angrily and burst into a tirade of curses.
"Where are the imperial physicians? Imperial physicians! Quickly save the Empress, or I will kill your entire family! They will all be buried with the Empress!"
The servants immediately knelt on the ground, trembling with fear, and dared not utter a word.
They were terrified that the emperor, whose emotions seemed to have spiraled out of control, might kill them in a fit of rage.
At this moment, Liu Caiqing rushed back and was also startled by the scene.
"emperor!"
"roll!"
She wanted to step forward and report, but the emperor was now tightly embracing his beloved, and they were no longer able to communicate.
This infuriated Liu Caiqing, after all, he was the emperor, and this was extremely inappropriate.
She sighed deeply and spoke calmly.
“If one is not bound by physical form, then the world before one’s eyes is the Great Heaven. Your Majesty, your Empress is still alive, and this is the time to fight desperately to save her.”
Not bound by form...
Hearing Liu Caiqing's soft voice, Qin Yu felt his uncontrollable anger subside, and his violent temper also subsided.
"I was rash. Abbot Liu, please tell me, have you discovered anything?"
Only then did Liu Caiqing excitedly begin her report.
"Your Majesty, it has been found! Taoist classics contain a fairly complete record of this hidden poison!"
"The antidote requires using the Earth-Suspended Spirit Leaf to stabilize the recipient's body, and using the Seven-Step Python Gallbladder to force the poison out..."
At this point, Liu Caiqing's expression suddenly tightened, and she changed the subject, "It's just a pity!"
"What's the pity?" Qin Yu asked repeatedly. "Is it because these medicinal herbs are hard to find?"
"These precious spiritual items are hard to find, but the emperor has issued a generous reward, and the extraordinary people in the countryside will be able to bring them here soon."
"But there is one ingredient that is the most difficult to obtain, which requires the blood of the person who cast the poison to be used as an ingredient in the medicine."
What is certain is that Ruhua was the one who planted the poison in the clothing, but the maid was just a tool, and her blood donation should have been of little use.
Since the other party is capable of using poison, they must have hidden their tracks. The investigation will take some time. Can Zhao Yan hold on?
"Is this medicinal ingredient absolutely necessary? Are there any alternatives?"
"no!"
Just as Qin Yu was having a headache, An Fu walked over and quietly reported to him.
"After investigation, Xuejian discovered that someone had seen the guard who was in love with Ruhua, and had also met with him in secret with Sima Jing's personal maid, Ruyan."
"The patrolling guards happened to see it and were extremely envious!"
"Is this really true?"
Qin Yu was startled and began to ponder it carefully.
The person who used the poison was no ordinary person, and if we were to discuss who most wanted the Empress to die, it would undoubtedly be Sima Jing!
Only that wicked woman has that ability and those methods!
His personal maid and guards were having an affair and were exchanging information. Qin Yu was certain that the person who used the poison was Sima Jing!
"I'll go find her right now!"
In a moment of impulsiveness, Qin Yu stood up abruptly, intending to ask Sima Jing for blood, but then he reconsidered.
no!
This is really inappropriate!
Asking that wicked woman for blood out of the blue is far too obvious.
Since the other party knows how to use poison, they should also know how to remove it. If they try to trip us up again, it will be even more troublesome and difficult to deal with.
Just as he was deep in thought, the eunuch guarding the door came to report.
"Your Majesty, Wang Zhen of the Eastern Depot says he has important news to report and requests an audience with Your Majesty in person!"
Qin Yu sensed something was amiss, but pretended to remain calm. "Oh? Then let him in!"
Wang Zhen strode in, his thieving eyes darting around, peering out.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
"I heard you have important news to report, speak quickly!"
Wang Zhen said in a low voice, "I have always been loyal to my duties and supervised all officials. I found out that someone was dissatisfied with the handling of the national debt after drinking and even insulted the Emperor. Now, he has been taken into custody by the Eastern Depot and the Imperial Guards. I beg Your Majesty to punish him!"
After saying that, he raised his head and glanced discreetly at the sickbed behind Qin Yu.
Zhao Yan collapsed onto the bed, motionless, her face as pale as snow. Surrounding her were various magical artifacts and props, and the servants present were filled with fear…
It seems the Empress is already quite poisoned and doesn't have much time left!
This means the Prime Minister is about to get rid of a major threat, and he might even get promoted as a result.
Thinking of this, Wang Zhen couldn't help but smile.
Unfortunately, he was so focused on observing his surroundings that he was completely unaware that the emperor was watching his every move closely.
Qin Yu clenched his fist tightly behind his back.
Even though Wang Zhen was trying to hide it, he still noticed that the bastard's eyes were wandering around, and he was secretly pleased and trying not to laugh!
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