Chapter 2 The Prince Who Failed to Revolt 2
Zhang Xiaojia quickly asked, "Then where can I get my taxes and salary?"
The Wudeshi Envoy glanced at her helplessly. This ancestor was practically emptying the palace. Prince Jing was already a high-ranking and powerful prince, so naturally he had plenty of money, and the Emperor hadn't confiscated his property. In other words, if she didn't squander this money, it would be enough for her to enjoy for several lifetimes.
"I will send you the relevant documents." The Wudesi Envoy replied.
Zhang Xiaojia added, "I have been a county lady since I was eight years old, and I have never received a single one until today. Please tell my elder cousin to make up for it for me, and please also pass it on to my elder cousin. I had no choice but to do what happened in the court today. I hope my elder cousin will forgive me for my aunt's sake."
"I will send someone to deliver it to you tomorrow. Take your leave." After saying this, the Wude Sishi turned and left.
"Goodbye, sir!" Zhang Xiaojia said goodbye politely.
Zhang Xiaojia watched the Wudesi envoy leave. Originally, the Wudesi people surrounded the palace, but now the imperial guards and the Wudesi people surrounded the palace at the same time.
The imperial mausoleum is only 120 kilometers away from the capital city. It can be reached in half a day by walking slowly, or in two hours by riding fast. It is very convenient to travel to and from the capital city.
After Wude Sishi returned, no one knew how the emperor handled the matter.
The Wude Division is one of the most mysterious and powerful forces in the emperor's sphere. Like a part of the emperor's body, it serves as his sharp eyes, perceiving every move within and outside the palace; his sensitive ears, able to hear all kinds of secret information; his powerful hands, executing the emperor's orders; and his razor-sharp blade, eradicating any obstacles that threaten his rule.
Who would want to let such an important institution out of their control?
No one wants to give up the tools they rely on to observe the world, obtain information, exercise power, and protect their own security.
This not only concerns personal interests and status, but also the stability and peace of the entire dynasty.
If the Wude Division fell into the hands of others, the emperor would be like losing his eyes, unable to see the situation around him; like a deaf person, unable to hear the real voice; like having both arms cut off, unable to implement effective government orders; it would be even more dangerous than having a sharp sword taken away by someone, because the enemy might use this knife to point it back at himself.
Therefore, no matter whether it is the powerful ministers in the court or the concubines and beauties in the harem, they will never dare to interfere with the Wude Division, which is the emperor's eyes, ears, hands, feet and weapon.
When Zhang Xiaojia learned from his memory that the queen had extended her hand to the territory of the Wude Division and bribed the deputy envoy of the Wude Division, the queen had already been deposed and was no longer a threat!
When the imperial physician returned, he confirmed that Prince Jing had indeed been infected with the living dead virus five days ago.
If Zhang Xiaojia knew this, he would be glad that he made the right bet.
When the emperor heard that He Fei knew that she was possessed by the living dead before forcing the emperor to abdicate, it meant that He Fei was not really forcing the emperor to abdicate, but that there was something wrong with the empress. The emperor secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After all, compared with the empress, his younger brothers and sisters were more important.
The Prime Minister looked at the Emperor and said respectfully, "Prince Jing has defied our ancestral laws. Relying on your favor, he dared to bring troops into the palace without permission. He has not committed any rebellion, but Prince Jing's actions have caused the world to misunderstand him as a rebel. Your Majesty, please punish Prince Jing severely, order him to guard the imperial mausoleum for six months, and fine him one year's salary."
The emperor looked at his prime minister, who was indeed his right-hand man.
The Chief Censor stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Prince Jing violated the law by bringing troops into the palace without permission, and he has already been punished.
I have the audacity to ask Your Majesty, regarding Princess Jing's accusation against the Queen, do you intend to handle it as a family matter or a state affair?
I believe that as a member of the imperial family, the Empress's words and deeds represent the image and authority of the imperial family. If the Empress commits a crime, it will directly affect the reputation and stability of the imperial family and may even cause political turmoil.
Whether it is the scholar-officials and court officials or the common people, they will all pay close attention to this incident. If it is true as Princess Jing said, this is no longer just a family affair of His Majesty, but a national affair.
The Empress framed the County Lady's innocence, murdered the Concubine Dowager, and murdered Prince Jin. No matter which one of these things, it directly affected the inheritance of imperial power and the stability of the royal family.
I beg that the Dazong Zhengsi conduct a preliminary trial and investigation, followed by a secret trial by the Wudesi to avoid the scandal from being leaked and affecting the reputation of the imperial family, and finally to hand the case over to the Dali Temple or the Ministry of Justice for a public trial to ensure the fairness and rationality of the case.
The emperor listened to the sharp words of the Chief Censor. Although he felt uncomfortable at times, he knew that as a monarch, he should put the overall situation first, not show his emotions, and not harbor resentment towards the censors.
He had already made up his mind about the Queen's meddling in the Wude Division and would not tolerate it.
The Wude Division is the emperor's eyes, ears, hands, and sword. No one would agree to have his eyes become someone else's eyes.
The Emperor decisively ordered: "The Grand Imperial Clan Affairs Office and the Military Virtue Office must immediately investigate this matter. They must find out the truth and punish those who are most ruthless."
The Grand Tutor bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to ask you, what are your plans regarding the position of Consort Shu?" Although he did not say it explicitly, everyone present was a smart person, so how could they not understand his intention?
The Emperor said in a deep voice, "I promised my mother that I would protect my cousin and ensure her a life of wealth and glory. The position of Consort Shu is the escape route I have prepared for her."
Upon hearing this, the Chief Censor bluntly retorted, "Your Majesty, this is against etiquette. Your cousin is also your sister-in-law. Please reconsider."
The emperor's face darkened, and he said in a cold voice, "Master Zhongcheng, this is my family affair, and I have my own opinion."
The Chief Censor was startled. He was a loyal minister who dared to speak out, but it was obviously not worth it to lose his life for the harem's family affairs. So, he wisely chose to remain silent.
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Before returning to his room, Zhang Xiaojia went to check out the medicinal herbs in the mansion. Hey! Tomorrow he has to go to the Imperial Hospital to get some herbs, and then he has to check out the herbs in the capital to make up for any shortages.
Seeing He Fei lying on the bed, she quickly took his pulse. The medical equipment in the space could not be taken out, otherwise she could check his blood, internal organs, and brain.
The pulse is steady and the face is rosy. This poison is just like its name, the living dead, that is, the person will not wake up, but the rest of the effect is the same as that of a living person. This is a forbidden drug and there is no formula. Otherwise, she would be able to make an antidote based on the formula. It's not that it cannot be cured now, but the time is uncertain.
Zhang Xiaojia plans to make a genetic medicine. It is impossible to make it like in StarCraft, but a simplified version can be made with some effort.
By the way, the nutrient solution must also be taken out, otherwise He Fei will have to be intubated and he will be unhappy.
Zhang Xiaojia lay in He Fei's arms. 3095 said that this was a body that contained He Fei's soul, and she fell asleep peacefully.
He Fei was about to fight with 0003 in his mind.
He Fei angrily banned all of 0003's skins and shouted, "Xiao San'er! Are you tired of living? If you have the guts, just say it. See if I dare to format you directly!"
Hearing this, 0003 was also furious and responded without showing any weakness: "You just want your Jiajia to revolve around you all the time, right? Haven't I already fulfilled your wish?"
He Fei's eyes widened as he angrily questioned, "Even so, a vegetative patient would have normal physiological needs to be addressed, right? For example, urination and defecation! Do you still want me to handle these matters in front of Jia Jia?"
0003 was speechless for a moment, but quickly retorted: "...uh...that...Jia Jia will definitely not dislike you!"
He Fei was completely unmoved and said firmly, "Absolutely not! I will never allow this to happen! I myself am disgusted by my own miserable appearance, how can I let my Jia Jia suffer such an injustice? Hurry up and use your points to buy me that function that does not require urination and defecation!"
Faced with He Fei's request, 0003 helplessly spread his hands and explained, "Old He, you should know the rules here! This is not allowed. No, it's not allowed! Now that we are in this live broadcast environment of the imperial era, the use of any points or space-related functions is strictly prohibited. After all, this has become an independent and self-sufficient world. The most I can do is to help you fix the time of urination and defecation at a certain point."
"Then it will be when Jia Jia is not around."
0003 looked at He Fei speechlessly: "If Jia Jia became a vegetable and needed you to take care of her urination and defecation, would you also be disgusted?"
He Fei: "Of course I don't mind, but Jia Jia can't. What if she dislikes me?"
"Then break up. You always said during missions that whoever leaves the other can't survive!"
He Fei got furious when he heard this and started yelling, "Nonsense! I can't live without Jia Jia! Don't even think about separating me from her!"
When Zhang Xiaojia woke up the next day, he took off He Fei's pants immediately. No urination or defecation?
Asking someone to fetch some water, Zhang Xiaojia wiped He Fei's body and gave him a full body massage on all the acupuncture points, so that his rehabilitation training could be shortened after he woke up.
After finishing all this, Zhang Xiaojia was sweating all over and took a shower.
In ancient times, it was really possible. There were maids to help you do everything.
Zhang Xiaojia watched them use special tools to feed He Fei egg and meat porridge. All the people serving He Fei were eunuchs. She remembered that the original owner really didn't like being served by maids, so He Fei was always served by eunuchs.
"Little Cabinet, record the prince's daily toilet time. Remember to wipe him clean with a clean cloth after each use. If you make any mistakes, I will skin you alive."
"Your Highness, don't worry. I will always be by your side. If you have any questions, just chop off my head."
When Zhang Xiaojia went out, the deputy commander of the imperial guards looked at her and asked, "Could this ancestor please respect them a little? Her prince was rebelling and the imperial guards and the Wude Division were ordered by the emperor to surround the palace. Now she was walking out in a swagger with a carriage, guards, and maids."
Bai Shao saw the deputy commander of the Imperial Guards trying to stop him but didn't dare to. "Princess, is it really okay for us to go out?"
Zhang Xiaojia said calmly, "I am the county lady, your majesty's cousin, who dares to stop me?"
The carriage went straight to the Imperial Medical Bureau, and Zhang Xiaojia got off and went in personally.
The highest official position in the Imperial Medical Bureau of the Great Zhou Dynasty was also the Imperial Physician Order. The Imperial Physician Order was responsible for managing medical policies and concurrently served as the dean of the Hanlin Medical Academy. He was a senior official in the medical system of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
However, the Imperial Physician was only a minor official of the seventh rank, and he was very respectful when he saw Zhang Xiaojia.
Zhang Xiaojia asked bluntly, "Where is Imperial Physician Hu?"
There is a difference between imperial physicians and royal physicians. Imperial physicians treat officials of the fifth rank and above in the entire court, while royal physicians treat members of the royal family.
The chief imperial physician, Dr. Hu, only treats the emperor, the empress dowager, and the imperial concubines. There are three deputy imperial physicians and several other imperial physicians.
And what Zhang Xiaojia wanted was Imperial Physician Hu.
The Imperial Physician quickly said, "Imperial Physician Hu is treating Concubine Chen."
Zhang Xiaojia wanted to go see her aunt when she heard this, but if she entered the harem, she might have to see the queen. There was nothing she could do, so she just said, "Bring me the medical records of Concubine Chen."
The imperial physician was sweating profusely, and
Zhang Xiaojia glared and said angrily, "Is it not allowed for this county lady to see my aunt's medical records? The imperial palace is behind us. Go ask my eldest cousin if this county lady can see my aunt's medical records."
Imperial Physician Hu just came back. Zhang Xiaojia saw him and said directly, "Imperial Physician Hu, please go to the palace and prescribe a month's worth of medicine for the prince. You should also go to the imperial mausoleum once a month to treat the prince. And you should also show this county lady my aunt's medical records."
Doctor Hu's apprentice, the Duke of England's eldest daughter, Susie, pointed at Zhang Xiaojia: "You...you...you are..."
Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Imperial Physician Hu. He knew more. Yesterday, His Majesty asked him to go to the imperial mausoleum every month to treat Prince Jing, and hinted that he should listen to the county lady throughout the process. His Majesty still cared about Prince Jing and the county lady.
"I understand. I will copy Concubine Chen's medical records and bring them to the palace."
Zhang Xiaojia also took a pound of each of the Chinese herbal medicines she needed from the Imperial Hospital. When it came time to pay, she was shocked. She actually had to pay? Ancient Chinese herbal medicine was so expensive! These medicines cost over three thousand taels. She was the wife of a criminal, so she had no money. Who could blame her for having such a good cousin? She simply told her eldest cousin to pay the bill.
When the bill reached the Emperor, he was speechless when he saw that he had taken over 200 kilograms of Chinese herbal medicine. Was he going to eat this?
After leaving the Imperial Hospital, Zhang Xiaojia saw the Wude Sishi and his eyes lit up. He was the emperor's confidant. He was just thinking that going to the pharmacy outside to get Chinese herbal medicine might be more expensive, but then his wallet came.
Zhang Xiaojia and the Wudeshi Envoy went to clear out all the Chinese herbal medicines in the capital. The Wudeshi Envoy looked at the bill in his hand and asked, "Your Majesty, will you pay this?" After all, it was His Majesty who said that the county lady could walk freely in the capital...
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