Zhao Ji didn't care too much as he watched the old doctor leave with his tail between his legs.

After staying in the hall for half a quarter of an hour, he saw Li Yuan's pale face become a little rosy, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

He was really afraid that the pills he made carelessly would not have the same effect as the thousand-year-old ginseng.

Now the pills were effective, not only saving the emperor but also extending his limited life.

With such achievements, Zhao Ji knew that he would have a comfortable life in the future.

The commander of the secret guards standing by also observed His Majesty's condition at this moment.

The eyes under the mask looked at Zhao Ji in surprise. She didn't expect that a little eunuch could have such ability.

"It looks like your majesty is okay, right?"

"Logically, your majesty should be awake by now."

As soon as Zhao Ji finished saying this, Li Yuan, who was lying on the bed, slowly exhaled and opened his eyes.

Seeing Li Yuan open his eyes, the leader of the secret guards exclaimed.

"Your Majesty, you are awake!"

Having said that, he hurried forward to help Li Yuan up.

Li Yuan was very aware of his physical condition and knew that he didn't have much time left.

But now he felt a lot lighter and in better spirits.

Li Yuan sat up and looked at the commander in surprise and asked, "Shuangyue, did I faint again just now?"

Commander Shuangyue nodded, "Your Majesty, you were so angry just now, so... But fortunately, Zhao Ji used the family medicine to save your majesty."

Seeing that the dark guard leader Shuangyue actually mentioned him, Zhao Ji stood up straight immediately.

Li Yuan turned his head and noticed the young eunuch next to him, with a kind face.

"Zhao Ji, I didn't expect that you were the one who saved me. Good, very good. I am very happy."

When Zhao Ji saw Li Yuan like this, he was very happy in his heart, but on the surface he spoke with a righteous look.

"As long as I can save Your Majesty, I am willing to die!"

Hearing this, Li Yuan couldn't help but nodded and sighed.

"If all my ministers could be like you, I would be able to go with peace of mind! Unfortunately, I cannot leave Da Qi now!"

As if he thought of something, Li Yuan's eyes turned a little cold.

"Shuangyue, you go. The secret guards need to be expanded, and there are still too few people now!"

After waving to the leader of the secret guards, Shuangyue glanced at Zhao Ji and slowly walked out of the hall.

After Shuangyue left, only Zhao Ji and Li Yuan were left in the hall.

Being alone with the emperor, even the bold Zhao Ji felt a little nervous at the moment.

At this moment, Li Yuan waved at Zhao Ji with a smile on his face, "Zhao Ji, come here and help me up and walk!"

When Zhao Ji saw Li Yuan calling him, he quickly ran over to support Li Yuan.

The moment he came into contact with Li Yuan, Zhao Ji heard Li Yuan's inner thoughts and knew why he wanted to keep him and why he asked him for support.

[This young eunuch is loyal, but I wonder if he is smart enough to be useful? Why not give him a test?]

Listening to Li Yuan's inner voice, Zhao Ji knew that his chance had come.

Although he was excited, he calmed himself and remained calm.

Li Yuan, who decided to test Zhao Ji, suddenly stopped at this moment.

He looked at Zhao Ji and asked suddenly.

"Zhao Ji, what is the crime of usurping the throne according to the laws of the Great Qi Dynasty?"

"Your Majesty, the crime of Lingchi death!"

"Oh, so does this mean that my fifth son will be tortured to death?"

"The emperor is guilty of the same crime as the common people. If the fifth prince does not follow the law, I am afraid that all the officials in the court will protest, especially the upright prime minister, who will probably give direct advice. By then, the whole Da Qi will probably be in chaos!"

When Zhao Ji said this, Li Yuan's calm face turned a little unhappy.

He snorted coldly and said slowly:

"Zhao Ji, Lao Wu is my son. How can a father want his son to die?"

Although Zhao Ji looked somewhat unhappy at Li Yuan, he was not panicked at all.

If he were afraid, he would not have said something that would surely offend the emperor.

Zhao Ji continued, "As an ordinary person, I am sure I will have selfish thoughts. But you are His Majesty, you cannot have selfish thoughts. Even if you do, it cannot be known to the ministers, the people, and certainly not to the prime minister."

"So what if the Prime Minister knows?"

"The Prime Minister is the head of all officials, second only to the Prime Minister and above all others. He is already extremely powerful! And the current Prime Minister has two adopted sons who command hundreds of thousands of soldiers. If Your Majesty has selfish motives, the Prime Minister will use the name of "clearing the court"..."

Zhao Ji didn't finish his words, but Li Yuan understood what he meant.

In the current court, almost all civil officials are controlled by Ling Zhong, and he also holds one-third of the military power. If he wants to rebel, he only lacks an opportunity and a reason.

And this reason was a trap set for him.

Li Yuan, who had been the Taiping Emperor for decades, did not realize what was happening until he grew old and the crown prince died.

I didn't expect that Zhao Ji, a young eunuch, could see it all at once.

[I didn't expect this little eunuch to have such insight. ]

[There are not many people who can be used in the Great Qi now. Why not let this little eunuch enter the court and stir up the situation and see what happens? ]

Listening to Li Yuan's inner voice, Zhao Ji was secretly delighted.

Entering the court means becoming an official.

With the official position and the emperor's appreciation, even if the prime minister wants to kill me, I will definitely not die openly except for assassination and other despicable means.

Come on, old emperor, tell me what official position you want to give me?

At this moment, Zhao Ji was eagerly waiting for Li Yuan to give orders.

Li Yuan also thought about it again and again at this moment, and spoke.

"Zhao Ji, you are very good. Not only are you loyal, but you are also quite insightful. It just so happens that the position of the eunuch in charge of the Imperial Household Department is still vacant, so I will give this position to you. I hope you will live up to my expectations!"

When Zhao Ji heard about the Imperial Household Department, his face changed.

I thought he was an official in the court, but he turned out to be a eunuch.

He was a little unhappy at first, but after hearing Li Yuan's voice, he instantly became better.

[This ignorant, weak and incompetent third brother is actually in the Imperial Household Department. This must be the arrangement of the Queen and Ling Zhong. He wants to take advantage of my illness these days and not have time to wear red to cut off my eyes and ears. Obviously, he doesn't want me to know the true situation of Da Qi. ]

[I put Zhao Ji in there as a seal-holding eunuch. On the one hand, I can give the Queen and the Third Prince a warning. On the other hand, I can have eyes and ears to report the situation at any time! ]

Knowing Li Yuan's intention, Zhao Ji immediately knelt down in front of Li Yuan with his fists clasped.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will definitely live up to your kindness."

Li Yuan nodded in satisfaction, "Alright, I'm really tired. Help me to rest, you can leave now!"

Zhao Ji followed his instructions and helped Li Yuan to sleep.

Then he carefully closed the door and prepared to leave.

Zhao Ji, who was overjoyed because he had saved his thigh, was suddenly stopped by someone just as he reached the rockery in the garden.

"Stop right there!"

Hearing this familiar voice, Zhao Ji couldn't help but turn around.

The old doctor, whose cheeks were as swollen as a pig's head, was following Ling Yan and looking at Zhao Ji arrogantly.

Zhao Ji, the queen is here this time, let’s see whether you live or not!