Chapter 257: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Yun Zheng asked seriously, "Ghost Doctor, can you make a hemostatic medicine that's better than what's on the market?"
The ghost doctor looked arrogant and said, "It's just a small matter, it won't bother me."
When Yun Zheng asked him to do these things, he thought it was boring, but he didn't want to go against her wishes, so he did some of them.
I never thought that one day I could save lives.
Yun Zheng was overjoyed. "Great, that's great! This way, we can also sell hemostatic medicine to people in the underworld, to merchants, and to high-ranking officials."
"They're not short of money, so the price can be higher. One bottle... maybe one hundred taels of gold."
It can save lives at critical moments, so there's nothing wrong with selling it at a higher price.
Besides, the formula can be adjusted and divided into three grades. The best ones can be sold to dignitaries, the medium ones can be sold to merchants, and the low-end ones can be sold at a lower price to ordinary people.
The Second Prince was stunned when he heard this. "Jinyun, you are obsessed with money."
In just a few words, he discovered a business opportunity. I have to admit that.
He wants such talents!
How can I have it?
The Fourth Prince felt indescribably complicated. She was indeed a business genius and could come up with golden ideas just by thinking of something.
Unfortunately, he has a bad temper, is stubborn, and is only loyal to the king.
I really want to recruit him under my command!
You can also buy one get one free.
The third prince looked at this and that and wanted them all.
But, he sighed silently, he and Yun Zheng were destined not to be in the same camp.
The emperor saw everyone's reactions and seemed to be thinking about something.
"Ghost doctor."
The ghost doctor cupped his hands, his heart tense, "I'm here."
The emperor asked, "Can you develop a cheap, effective, and fast-acting hemostatic drug?"
Yun Zheng lowered her head slightly to hide the smile in her eyes.
The emperor finally thought of this. A good hemostatic drug can improve the survival rate of battlefield wounded and reduce casualties, which is of great significance.
And, the emperor's prestige in the army will be greatly enhanced.
It's worth it that she has been acting for so long.
She can't mention it herself, otherwise the emperor will suspect that you are trying to win over the troops, and then you will be doomed.
The ghost doctor argued confidently, "This is a bit difficult. Generally speaking, the original herbs for stopping bleeding are quite expensive. It will take some time to find a replacement."
That is to say, yes!
The emperor's heavy mood eased a little. The hemostatic drugs in the army were not very effective, so he had to rely on himself to fight.
"How long will it take?"
The ghost doctor paused for a moment, "If the Imperial Hospital's medicine storehouse and medical books were all open to me and I could use them at any time, I'd probably spend half a year."
“If not, it needs to be extended to one year.”
The emperor nodded slightly, "Yes, Xiao Anzi, give him the token of the Imperial Hospital."
The eunuch handed the ghost doctor a token, and the emperor said, "With this token, you can come and go freely in the Imperial Hospital."
The ghost doctor tightly grasped the token and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
The emperor's gaze fell on Yun Zheng's face. "Jin Yun, are these cosmetics and powders you mentioned ready-made?"
"Yes." Yun Zheng took out a jade bottle from her bosom, opened the lid, scooped out a little, and rubbed it on her hands. "This is purple jade cream. It makes your skin smooth and white."
She wiped her hands on the spot, and they became visibly moisturized.
She also looked at everyone, "Who wants to try it?"
The Third Prince extended his hand and responded enthusiastically, "I'll do it."
Yun Zheng rolled her eyes and said, "Take it."
The Third Prince tried it on the spot and said, "Hey, not bad, my hands feel smoother."
"Let me try."
"I want one too."
The princes all knew what was good. They knew it was good stuff as soon as they tried it, and it was better than what the Imperial Household Department supplied.
"Princess Jinyun, I want to invest."
"Let's work together."
Looking at the princes who were all asking for cooperation, Yun Zheng curled her lips and said, "Didn't I just give you the glass business? Don't get involved in this. I still have to build the emperor's mausoleum."
The emperor raised his eyebrows and said, "Jinyun, if you can't earn half of the imperial mausoleum, I will kill the ghost doctor in a year."
Yun Zheng patted her chest and assured, "Don't worry, Your Majesty."
The emperor deliberately said, "I want the best."
Yun Zheng nodded without hesitation. "The best imperial mausoleum in history cost eight million. How about I build you one for ten million?"
She would not put the business under the Imperial Household Department, but would register it under her own name, selling goods in the name of the royal family and using the Imperial Household Department's channels. Naturally, she would have to pay protection fees, which she would have to pay sooner or later, so it would be better to be proactive and sell well.
If she could hand over five million, she wouldn't give less than that herself.
Well, it’s not easy to make money with tears, so just sell yourself and be pitiful.
The emperor's serious expression finally relaxed a little, "You are sensible."
Yun Zheng immediately seized the opportunity and made a request, "Your Majesty, I would like to stay in the Cining Palace for the next few days to accompany the Empress Dowager. Is that possible?"
During the national mourning period, all officials and common people in the court had to mourn for the queen, and the concubines and officials' families had to kneel before the spirit for seven days, which was very hard.
The emperor looked at her deeply, she was trying to be lazy.
This girl has too many thoughts, but her advantage is that she has good character, is loyal and filial.
"As long as the Queen Mother is willing."
In Kunning Palace, the queen knelt before her father and begged desperately, "Father, please save me."
General Ye was filled with grief. "How can we save him? Your brother has fought bravely and risked his life over the years to become the commander of the Northwest Army, but all his efforts have been wasted because of a single word from you."
"All descendants of the Ye family will withdraw from the court and will not be allowed to serve as officials for three generations."
"After three generations, our Ye family would have long since become a commoner."
The queen regretted it deeply, "I know I was wrong, but..."
As he was speaking, there was a loud bang, "Bang."
Everyone was startled and asked, "What is that sound?"
"Bang." Another loud noise.
Duke Cheng'en's face changed drastically, "It's the death knell." Who is it ringing for?
Everyone stopped, listened attentively, and counted silently.
One, two, three... a total of seven rings.
According to the laws of this dynasty, when the emperor dies, the funeral bell is struck nine times; when the empress dowager dies, it is struck eight times; and when the queen dies, it is struck seven times!
The Queen's eyes went dark, she couldn't believe it, "I think I heard it wrong, how could it be seven?"
Duke Cheng'en stared at his daughter blankly, his eyes full of heartache.
The Queen burst into tears, "Father, I'm still alive. How could the Emperor do this to me?"
The tolling of the funeral bell announced to the world that she would die.
So heartless, completely disregarding the love between husband and wife.
General Ye's eyes were red, "Child, the emperor's order is hard to disobey, you..."
As soon as he finished speaking, several eunuchs came in carrying trays.
The leading eunuch shouted at the top of his voice, "We are here by the Emperor's order to respectfully send off the Empress."
There were three trays, one contained a dagger, one contained white silk, and one contained poisoned wine.
"Please choose one."
The queen collapsed. She didn't want to choose any of them. "I want to see the emperor."
The eunuch said indifferently, "The Emperor does not wish to see you. Please leave gracefully, Empress."
The Queen shook her head vigorously, "I don't."
The eunuch gave her a cold look and said, "Then, I will give you a ride."
He picked up the poisoned wine and approached step by step.
The queen turned pale with fear and screamed, "Father, save me."
General Ye couldn't help but want to step forward, but was held down by his nephew.
"Uncle, the emperor's words are golden and cannot be changed. Please think more about the other members of the Ye family."
The eunuch looked over and said in a cold tone, "General Ye, the Emperor, considering the Ye family's generations of loyalty and righteousness, has shown special mercy by not executing the entire family."
At this point, the Queen bit her lip, her heart broken. "Stop, I'll do it myself."
She took the poisoned wine and looked at everyone intently.
"I hope that in my next life, I will never marry into an imperial family again."
After saying this, she raised her wine glass with a determined look and drank it all in one gulp. After a while, she vomited black blood from her mouth.
General Ye closed his eyes, unable to bear to watch any longer.
"The Queen has passed away."
No one at this time thought that this was just the beginning.
The series of accidents at funerals will be everyone's nightmare.
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