Chapter 185 Is she Lian'er?
Prime Minister Meng waited outside the Chongzheng Hall for two hours before going in; the letter of understanding did indeed have some effect.
Emperor Muzong relented and said he would not hold a public trial for the case. However, the Prefect of Jingzhao refused to release Meng Duo, citing that he had not received any news from the palace. Meng Duo had no choice but to remain imprisoned.
After returning home, Prime Minister Meng was so angry that he threw a tantrum at his residence. Was Emperor Muzong treating them like monkeys?
They even sent Prince Rui to make knives to collect debts. Did they really think that powerful families were so easy to deal with?
wishful thinking!
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Back at the Eastern Palace, Dou Wenyi was filled with mixed emotions.
The political situation in the court is constantly changing, and she dared not stir up trouble recklessly, for fear of disrupting Pei Siyan's plans.
Even though she already had many guesses in her mind, she asked calmly, "Your Highness, has the account book been found? Is Dou Ruzhang alright now?"
Pei Siyan placed a piece of sweet and sour fish in her bowl, his eyes smiling. "Eat well. What's wrong? Don't you like the food tonight?"
Seeing that he was deliberately avoiding the matter, Dou Wenyi muttered, "Your Highness! Is the person behind Gu Zixiao Prime Minister Meng or Prince Rui?"
Pei Siyan put down his chopsticks and looked at her with affection. "The real account books have been found, but whether it's Prime Minister Meng or Prince Rui, they will both try to cut their losses and survive. In the end, only Gu Zixiao will have to take responsibility."
Dou Wenyi's eyes betrayed her disappointment as she pondered, "Does His Majesty truly indulge Prince Rui so much? Does he not bear to punish him no matter how serious his crimes are?"
Pei Siyan ladled out a bowl of soup and handed it over. "Yes and no. For example, recently Prince Rui has had to go to the aristocratic families to collect debts. Whether he can collect them or not, His Majesty will not be happy."
If Prince Rui truly receives a large amount of debt, wouldn't that prove his close relationship with the powerful families? If he doesn't receive any, it means he has limited abilities and cannot share the Emperor's burdens.
This hot potato was a trap they deliberately dug for him, leaving him in a dilemma.
"So what should we do next?" Dou Wenyi picked up a spoon and took a sip of soup.
The thought of him living under such scheming every day for so many years makes me feel a little bitter.
A dangerous glint flashed in Pei Siyan's eyes as he sneered, "However, Yi'er, you're right. These things aren't enough to make Prince Rui lose his favor. Unless, he commits an unforgivable mistake!"
Dou Wenyi's pupils suddenly contracted, and a candidate suddenly appeared in her mind, "What if he has an affair with a concubine?"
Pei Siyan chuckled softly, "Yi'er, we really have great chemistry. I had the same idea, but we need to find a good opportunity."
They should have known this day would come sooner or later if they dared to plot against him in the detached palace.
Besides, he was merely revealing the truth, letting Emperor Muzong witness firsthand just how despicable his good son was.
Upon hearing this, Dou Wenyi's eyes flickered, and she continued, "Your Highness, the news about Doctor Ge's closed-door disciple has already spread. I'm preparing to help Jingyu with her treatment. Do you think now is the right time?"
Pei Siyan grasped her hand. "Perfect, absolutely perfect."
The story of the miraculous appearance of the last disciple of the legendary physician Ge spread like wildfire, and the imperial physicians of the Imperial Medical Academy initially scoffed at it.
Upon hearing that he would personally treat the Crown Prince with acupuncture, the imperial physicians all rushed to the Eastern Palace to witness his 'divine skill'.
"...I heard that he is 60% certain about the prince's illness!"
"This ignorant brat is too arrogant!" A royal physician was so angry that he beat his chest and stamped his feet.
"You need to be calm when receiving acupuncture, so please wait outside." After saying this, Eunuch Anxi began to shoo people away.
"We want to meet this little fairy doctor and learn more about medicine from him."
"Where is the Crown Princess? Why can't we see her?"
Eunuch Anxi gave a forced smile. "The Crown Princess is too worried and is sincerely praying to Buddha in Wutong Garden. Little Doctor has her own way of practicing medicine and does not want to deal with anyone, so please don't make things difficult for us."
"Is he pretending to be a ghost or something, afraid to face people?"
"Nonsense! This is a matter of life and death. What if something goes wrong and the Emperor blames us? Who will take responsibility?"
Eunuch Anxi tried his best to calm them down, "Imperial physicians, please calm down. The Crown Princess has already consulted His Majesty. His Highness is still so young, and a 60% chance of success is worth a try."
Hu Yuanshou went out first, and although everyone found it absurd, they followed him out of the house, chattering amongst themselves.
After a long silence, Dean Hu finally spoke, "I need to go see how he uses needles!"
As he spoke, he turned to the other side of the room, and the other doctors followed closely behind, standing by the window and peering inside. However, the screen blocked half of the view, and the situation inside was indistinct and not clearly visible.
However, the 'Little Fairy Doctor' was thin and frail, and wore a mask and a long blue robe. She looked very young, but she exuded confidence and composure.
"That acupuncture technique is the Nine Needles for Rejuvenating Yang, isn't it? Wasn't it lost to time?"
"I never expected his acupuncture skills to be so proficient; I am truly ashamed of my inferiority!"
"It was indeed clean, neat and accurate. The key point is that he could even handle the needle with both hands! It's unbelievable. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes."
As the saying goes, laymen watch the spectacle, while experts see the details. With just a few needles, those in the know will understand that his medical skills are profound, and at least in this particular acupuncture technique, he has already surpassed most people present.
Everyone present was almost stunned.
Before long, Sheng Xiyue arrived at Hua Palace with several maids.
Seeing that the imperial physicians had all been chased out, Sheng Xiyue frowned and asked, "Why are they all outside?"
Grandpa Anxi quickly explained the whole story.
"What Little Fairy Doctor? The last disciple of Doctor Ge? Aren't you afraid he's a charlatan? No, you can't joke with His Highness's life, what if..." Sheng Xiyue was so anxious she was almost crying.
She hurriedly moved to the window, and the crowd made way for her. From a distance, she saw that the person was holding a needle that looked like a stick, which was being pierced viciously into the prince's neck!
She had never seen such a thick needle before, and felt that the needle was terrifying and made her dizzy.
Sheng Xiyue gasped, "You quacks...you have to stop him! If this continues, what if something happens to His Highness? You...no, I have to go in!"
That's incredibly audacious!
"Consort Sheng, wait a moment," Physician Hu said, stopping her.
"A doctor's skill lies in his intention. The Nine Needles for Resuscitation have reached a critical moment, and this moment cannot be interrupted. That needle is called the Python Needle. If you don't study medicine and don't understand it, don't mess around with it!"
Sheng Xiyue blushed slightly. "Doctor Hu, do you mean that the needle can really cure diseases?"
Physician Hu nodded solemnly.
Meanwhile, inside the hall, Dou Wenyi inserted needles into several more acupoints, with the last needle landing on the Hegu acupoint.
Suddenly, Jingyu let out a "whoosh," spitting out a mouthful of black blood mixed with thick phlegm like an arrow.
He seemed to regain some of his senses, "Miss Lian'er—"
Dou Wenyi paused in her needlework. What did he call her?
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