Chapter 345 Reorganizing the Military Camp
Lu Qingqing went to several clinics to have doctors try the medicine.
Of the seven doctors, two of them tasted the medicine that Lu Qingqing couldn't detect.
Placenta.
No wonder Lu Qingqing didn't know, because she had never eaten this before.
Although placenta is expensive, it is not rare and can be purchased in many medical clinics.
However, this medicine was given by Tian Sheng, and the prescription was exceptionally well-prepared, something that an ordinary doctor could not concoct.
The disappearance of the pregnant woman, coupled with this case, is alarming.
The last doctor who tasted the placenta looked at Lu Qingqing and said:
"This medicine is called Heche Dazao Pill. It has become very popular among the nobles in the capital in the past two years. Last time I went to the capital to purchase medicinal materials, I was fortunate enough to get one pill. I heard that a small bottle costs fifty taels of silver."
He stared at the expression on Lu Qingqing's face, then glanced suspiciously at her ordinary clothes.
"Where did you get the medicine, young lady?"
Lu Qingqing sensed something was off about the doctor's gaze and made an excuse, saying it was a reward her brother in the army had received for his meritorious service.
Then she left quickly.
This is definitely not right.
Lu Qingqing has thousands of kinds of medicinal herbs on her shelves, but she has never accepted placenta.
One reason is that no one is willing to sell them. They usually bury the placenta under a tree at home, believing that it will bless the child to grow up healthy.
Therefore, in many families that favor sons over daughters, the placenta of the girl will be sold.
However, a girl's placenta is not as valuable as a boy's.
Secondly, there are countless medicinal herbs in the world, and Lu Qingqing felt that there were many herbs with similar effects, so there was nothing that could not be replaced.
Therefore, they did not accept placenta to prepare Ziheche (a traditional Chinese medicine).
The doctor mentioned the Heche Dazao Pill, which is very popular in the capital, and Tian Sheng also has it, so it must be sold not only in the capital.
This number is not small; where did they get the placentas from?
"Mo Lang—Mo Lang—"
Lu Qingqing went to a quiet place and called out a few times.
There was no response.
Mo Lang didn't follow.
No, she had to tell Ji Ruyan about this immediately and have him investigate where Tian Sheng got that medicine!
Just as she was about to turn around, she realized that someone was following her.
Lu Qingqing dashed into the crowd in a flash.
They hid themselves away, making all sorts of intricate patterns.
Then she saw the doctor from the clinic looking around, searching.
Even this doctor got involved?
This city is a den of demons!
"girl."
Mo Lang's voice suddenly rang out behind her, startling Lu Qingqing.
“Girl, I know where their hideout is.”
After feigning unconsciousness, Mo Lang wanted to see where they were taking him, but then he remembered Ji Ruyan's orders that Lu Qingqing's safety was the top priority, so he slipped away halfway and rushed back.
However, as bodyguards, they naturally knew some tracking techniques.
He sewed a small packet of lime powder onto the woman's skirt.
You can find them by following the lime powder!
"Oh dear, you should have just gone straight there and not worried about me," Lu Qingqing said regretfully.
She was afraid that if she couldn't find the person, she would miss such a good opportunity.
However, she also knew how obedient Mo Lang was, so she only complained once and then stopped talking.
"Then let's hurry over there. Hopefully, Midwife Hong is there too."
Lu Qingqing was very worried. Midwife Hong had been missing for almost half a month. If she had really been kidnapped by those people, she didn't know if she was still alive.
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The garrison camp.
As Ji Ruyan assigned people to each battalion headquarters one by one, Tian Sheng's face darkened.
So this is what assisting in the management of military camps means.
Isn't this a power grab?
He had just killed the general, so his prestige in the army was still somewhat lacking. Now that he has arranged for someone else, how many people will still listen to his orders after a while?
"Your Highness, do you not trust this humble general?"
Ji Ruyan asked in confusion, "General Tian, why do you say that? I think you've been stationed here for five years now, and you've gained enough experience."
You are also a man of Prince Qing'an. If I return to the capital in the future, I will inevitably have to eliminate some people.
Don't you want to go back to Beijing?
Tian Sheng was taken aback, then overjoyed.
"Your Highness... I misspoke just now! I will follow Your Highness closely and share your burdens!"
Five years! Five years!
Has he finally waited for this moment?
Tian Sheng was extremely excited.
Ji Ruyan patted his shoulder and gave him a reassuring smile.
At that moment, Tian Sheng felt that the position of First-Rank General of the Cavalry was already beckoning to him.
"This humble general will now take the list and, together with the brothers, thoroughly clean up the entire military camp!"
"Alright, thank you for your hard work, General Tian."
"Oh, Your Highness, you're too kind!"
Tian Sheng returned to his tent with a beaming smile. Just as he took out the list, someone came to report that Prefect He had a very important and urgent matter to attend to and asked him to come to the yamen.
"The more I look at He Zhibang, the more useless he seems!"
The two daughters he raised were even more useless.
He was immediately disliked by His Highness upon his arrival.
If His Highness is displeased, He Zhibang's future is over.
But he will definitely still go.
After all, there are too many things involved between the two.
The backyard of the government office.
Prefect He's face was grave as he paced back and forth.
Upon seeing Tian Shenglai, they hurriedly had the door closed.
"Something's wrong! Someone's investigating Daizomaru!"
"What's the panic? Who are they? How many of them are there?"
"It was a woman, pretending to be pregnant. She was a stranger, and her accent didn't sound like she was from the prefectural city. Doctor Meng lost track of her, but he sent someone to inquire. The woman was staying at the Dongfeng Inn, and she was traveling with ten people."
The waiter said those people didn't seem like ordinary merchants; they all seemed to be skilled in martial arts.
A shadow fell over Tian Sheng's eyes.
His Highness now values him highly, and under no circumstances should he be allowed to know that he was also involved in these underhanded matters.
"What are you afraid of? Those who do evil are from the Holy Healer Sect. We only received some kickbacks and know nothing about it!"
"I have already notified the people of the Holy Physician Sect," said Prefect He.
"It's just that the Crown Prince is still here, which makes me uneasy."
"Your Highness, rest assured. He needs support right now. As long as you submit, he won't cripple himself."
Tian Sheng squinted.
The "wings" in this context obviously refer to him. As for He Zhibang, he's a good-for-nothing and not worthy of the Crown Prince's attention.
If necessary, these issues can all be attributed to the Holy Doctor Sect and He Zhibang.
Compared to the position of Grand General, this monetary gain is nothing!
"Old He, send men to kill all those people!"
Prefect He wasn't stupid: "Why didn't you send someone?"
"Nonsense! His Highness is currently reorganizing the troops in the camp. How could I dare send anyone!"
Tian Sheng sneered: "You don't have to send anyone, but if the people from the Holy Physician Sect are too late and they find out about you and me, His Highness might not touch me because of the old prince, but you're definitely finished!"
Prefect He cursed under his breath and gritted his teeth: "I'll kill them!"
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