Chapter 67 "What do you want me to do?"
When the news of Yun Qin's accident came, Huo Jinchi was discussing matters with the ministers.
There were frequent droughts in the west, and small groups of refugees were causing chaos. The ministers argued fiercely in the court over who should be sent to suppress the riots. After the court was dismissed, they went to Yu's study and continued arguing.
On the one hand, they thought that the Zhenxi Army should be sent to pacify the rebellion, as the journey would be shorter and the cost of food and fodder would be less.
On the other hand, they believed that the Zhenxi Army shouldered the heavy responsibility of guarding the border and could not be transferred at will. Instead, they should select good generals and mobilize garrisons from various places.
Huo Jinchi sat at the top, twirling the jade beads on his wrist with leisurely time, and did not say a word the whole time as they argued.
He knew very well what the two sides were thinking. Some people were afraid that the Zhenxi army would become too powerful and squeeze out the civil officials. Some people thought that this was a ready-made military achievement and wanted to arrange for their own people to take over.
The two sides argued fiercely under the banner of fighting for the country's foundation, but they were actually full of evil intentions.
This is the minister of state that his father left for him.
Huo Jinchi raised his eyes and glanced at a few people, and saw Xu An coming in from outside, with an anxious look on his face, but he hesitated and did not dare to come forward.
Seeing the emperor looking over, Xu An quickly walked up to him and whispered in his ear, "Someone just reported that Miss Yunqin suddenly vomited blood this morning. Doctor Yu has been called in. Your Majesty, do you want to go and see her?"
Huo Jinchi's expression changed. He clenched the white jade bracelet in his palm, glanced at the ministers who were looking over, then slowly loosened his hand and his expression returned to normal.
But his sudden change of expression just now was still seen by several people.
Without waiting for them to ask, Huo Jinchi smiled at them and said, "My dear ministers, you have been discussing this for a while. Can you give me a result now?"
Of course, they haven't come to a conclusion yet. The two groups looked at each other and the Minister of War spoke first.
"Your Majesty, you are the one who will make the decision on such military and national affairs."
This is to transfer the pressure to Hawking and force him to make a decision.
Huo Jinchi kept smiling, "I have just ascended the throne. How can I make decisions on my own? I'd better listen to the opinions of my old ministers."
Several people exchanged glances and wanted to say something, but were interrupted by Hawking Chi.
"Since you, my dear ministers, cannot come to a conclusion at this time, why don't you go back and think it over first? We can discuss it again in the morning court tomorrow."
A general stepped forward and said urgently, "Your Majesty, this matter concerns the safety of the people, how can it be delayed until tomorrow?"
They started arguing when the memorial was submitted yesterday, and have been arguing until today. Now they have thought about the safety of the people?
Hawking Chi showed a sarcastic expression and said in a deep voice, "So I ask you, my dear ministers, to come to a conclusion as soon as possible."
The general wanted to say something but was pulled back by the Minister of War.
Any smart person would have seen the emperor's impatience. Allowing them to discuss the issue among themselves was already a big concession. If they pushed their limits, the emperor would make a hasty decision in anger. If he chose someone on his side, it would be fine. But if he chose the other side, then he would lose more than he gained.
Since continuing the "discussion" would produce no results, everyone could only leave for the time being.
Huo Jinchi watched them leave, and the smile in his eyes slowly turned cold. It would be great if they could really come to a conclusion through discussion. But he was afraid that neither of them would give in, and they would even argue at the court the next morning.
They had been arguing for a long time, and this gave him an excuse to arrange for someone of his choice to go.
Huo Jinchi sneered in his heart, then looked at Xu An, his eyes flashing, "Go to Chunxi Palace immediately."
"Swing..."
"Why are you driving so many people? Are you afraid they don't know where I'm going?"
"Can……"
Huo Jinchi glanced at him and said, "Stop talking nonsense, just call a few people and let me go."
Xu An didn't dare to say anything more. He quickly called the eunuchs and guards and left quickly with the emperor.
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Inside Chunxi Palace, Doctor Zhang Yu had already checked Yunqin's pulse and was looking at her with a complicated expression.
"Girl, why are you doing this?" He looked helpless.
There was still blood on the corner of Yunqin's mouth, and her voice was a little erratic due to her dizziness. "Yunqin will not embarrass Doctor Zhang Yu. You just tell the emperor the truth."
Doctor Zhang Yu was slightly stunned by these words, and then he sighed, "I dare not not tell the truth to His Majesty, but I will not let the young lady's hard work go to waste."
His answer also made Yun Qin stunned for a moment, and then she thanked him solemnly: "Thank you, Master Zhang."
"Girl, you should drink the antidote first."
Doctor Zhang Yu stood up to get medicine for Yun Qin, and then he heard Rong Xin's voice from outside: "Your servant greets the emperor."
Before he finished his words, Hawking Chi pushed the door open and walked in.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." Doctor Zhang Yu immediately greeted him.
Huo Jinchi waved his hand and walked past him to the bedside. Looking at Yun Qin's pale face and blood at the corner of her mouth, he immediately frowned.
"What's wrong?" There was a tension in his voice that he didn't even notice.
Yun Qin just shook her head slightly, "I'm sorry I can't get up and walk..."
Hawking Chi was too lazy to listen any longer, so he waved his hand at her and then looked at Doctor Zhang Yu, "What's going on?"
"It is the poison of the goose cream. The girl is not seriously poisoned. Once I have transformed the pill into medicine, it will be cured."
"Why don't you act quickly?" Huo Jinchi asked again: "How did the poison come from? Have you found out?"
He said this and looked at Rong Xin who came in with a basin of water, "This is how you take care of her!"
Rong Xin's eyes were red. She was already blaming herself, and immediately fell to her knees, "It was my fault."
Seeing her like this, Yun Qin couldn't help but tear up, and said to Huo Jinchi: "I am in the Chunxi Palace. How did the poison come from? Does the emperor still need to investigate?"
Huo Jinchi turned his head to look at her, his eyes narrowed slightly.
Doctor Zhang Yu immediately said, "Your Majesty, I found this poison in the body of the palace maid Ajing last night."
Hearing this, Huo Jinchi's eyes darkened a little as he looked at Yun Qin.
Yun Qin did not avoid his gaze and continued to look at him with tears in her eyes.
"The poison has been lingering in her body for several days. Judging from the time, she must have been poisoned when she was still in Chunxi Palace. It's just that the dosage has always been very small. If she hadn't been taken away, she would have died if it had continued for a long time." Doctor Zhang Yu finished speaking and quietly raised his eyes to glance at Yun Qin.
Yun Qin cried, "Did the emperor hear that? This person poisoned her just for me. I am really scared."
She looked beautiful when she cried, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, her eyes red, and her tears falling down in big drops like pearls that had broken off the string, so pitiful and lovely.
All the women in the palace would cry, but none of them was as pitiful as her. It made him feel uncomfortable and he just wanted to comfort her quickly.
But now, she is following those women's lead and using tears as a weapon...
"What do you want me to do?" His voice was no longer tense.
His voice was low and gentle, as if he was really asking, but Yun Qin's heart tightened when she heard it. She clenched her fists secretly and was about to speak when she suddenly leaned over and started coughing. Drops of blood foam kept falling on the quilt covering her legs as she coughed.
Blood fell on the quilt, leaving behind blood flowers. Seeing this, Huo Jinchi's expression changed. He looked at Doctor Zhang Yu and asked, "Isn't the poison serious?"