Chapter 421 A Risky Move
Fang Chengcai had already made a fortune when he was sent to southern Fujian.
Originally, he was transferred back to Beijing, promoted, and became a chess piece of Prince Ning in the court.
However, due to the Fang family's child-exchange incident, he was dismissed from his official position and became a useless chess piece.
When Xiao Yanlin went to southern Fujian to provide disaster relief, he took Fang Chengcai with him.
Afterwards, Fang Chengcai was left in southern Fujian and continued to work for the Zhao family.
The other members of the Fang family stayed in the capital and became hostages to control him.
Lu Zhiran has already sent people to investigate the Zhao family, but no news has been received yet.
Unexpectedly, someone got there first and gave her this great gift.
The person who presented this generous gift was also an old acquaintance: the fourth master of the Fang family, Fang Chengyu.
Previously, Fang Chengchuan, the second master of the Fang family, was dismissed from office because Fang Chengyu secretly handed over the evidence of his crime.
Now, he quietly gave this great gift.
This man was like an invisible person in the Fang family, and was an insignificant official in the court, but the fact that he was able to collect these evidences was enough to show that he was not a simple person.
Fortunately, he is one of us, otherwise, it would be really difficult to deal with such an opponent.
Lu Zhiran personally copied the booklet into two copies, one of which was sent to Gu Qishan, and the other was sent to the trading company and handed over to her subordinates.
It was impossible for her to believe these things based on Fang Chengyu's one-sided statement. Even if she did, the court officials would not believe it, and the emperor would certainly not believe it. They wanted evidence.
In order to obtain evidence, she needed to verify everything mentioned in the booklet.
Sending it to Gu Qishan was also meant to inform and remind him.
He can travel outside and meet the emperor. He can grasp the timing better than himself and take out these things at the right time.
When Gu Qishan received the booklet, the teacup in his hand was crushed and his face became very ugly.
The small Zhao family dares to be so bold and presumptuous, it is simply lawless!
His idea coincided with Lu Zhiran's, and he immediately sent people to southern Fujian to collect evidence.
Xiao Yanlin didn't know that his rear was about to catch fire.
After his wedding, he asked Emperor Defeng for seven days' leave so that he could stay in the palace with the princess, looking like he was intoxicated by the gentle world.
In fact, the Ning Wang Mansion's staff were constantly coming and going secretly, and he was never idle for a single day.
Taking advantage of the news blockage in Southern Yunnan Prefecture, he must finalize the issue of the crown prince.
"Next, we will act according to the plan. No mistakes can be made. Do you understand?"
All the staff responded in unison.
Soon, the capital became uneasy again, and many officials in the court suffered from severe abdominal pain, vomiting blood, numbness of the limbs and other symptoms.
At first everyone thought it was an epidemic, but the imperial physician diagnosed that their symptoms were not caused by an epidemic, but by a poisonous insect!
It's Gu again!
The previous poisonous insect incident has not yet subsided, and new twists and turns have come.
How many spies did the Southern Yunnan Prefecture plant in the capital, and how many poisonous insects did it use?
When a poisonous insect enters the body, it can damage the vital energy at the very least, or even cause death at the worst. Different poisonous insects will produce different symptoms, but no matter what kind of poison it is, it is harmful.
If a large number of court officials were poisoned, there would be no one to take care of the government affairs and the entire court would be in chaos.
If a large number of people were poisoned, no one would farm and the population would drop sharply, which would be a huge trauma for the entire Great Qi Dynasty.
Everyone in the court was in a panic, and the common people were even more so, fearing that the poison had been put into their food.
Emperor Defeng was furious and ordered a comprehensive investigation into the matter. He made sure to find and kill all the spies from southern Yunnan hiding in the capital.
The most important thing at the moment is how to treat officials who have been poisoned, and how to identify the poisonous insects and prevent poisoning.
After all, it is impossible for us to go without food and water forever.
The pressure was suddenly put on the imperial physicians of the Imperial Medical Bureau. They were extremely anxious but had no idea what to do.
They followed the same method to detoxify those who were poisoned, but the method was not suitable for everyone. Some people's symptoms were relieved, while others showed no change or even worsened.
As for the method that Emperor Defeng ordered them to come up with to refute the poisonous insects, they had no idea what to do.
They were scolded by Emperor Defeng every day. If they were not in urgent need of people, I am afraid that Emperor Defeng would have ordered their dismissal.
Just then, someone recommended a person to Emperor Defeng.
"Your Majesty, when Prince Ning went to southern Fujian to provide disaster relief, he found a traveling female doctor. This woman is very knowledgeable and has made great contributions to the prevention and treatment of epidemics after the disaster. Perhaps she has some insights into the solution to the poison."
Emperor Defeng immediately summoned Xiao Yanlin and asked him about the matter.
Xiao Yanlin answered truthfully, "Indeed, such a person exists. This female doctor claimed that her hometown was struck by a disaster, and none of her family survived. By chance, she learned the art of medicine and has since traveled extensively, treating the poor. However, I have not verified the truth of her situation, so I don't know if her identity is questionable. Furthermore, her appearance is disfigured and extremely ugly, and I fear she would bring disgrace upon His Majesty."
Normally, Emperor Defeng would not casually appoint people of unknown origin, but the current situation is extraordinary, and he has to deal with expediency and not take much into consideration.
"I need her to treat me, not to participate in a beauty pageant. What does her appearance matter? As long as I can cure the poison, that's all I need. If she dares to harbor evil intentions, I will not forgive her."
That night, Zhao Shuning was summoned to Xiao Yanlin's study.
This drama is like the thief crying "stop thief".
First send someone to poison someone, then recommend a good doctor to remove the poison. After the task is completed, not only can you gain credit from Emperor Defeng, but you can also take the opportunity to win over court officials and gain their favor.
What he needs most now is the support and goodwill of the court officials.
But recommending her is a risky move.
Xiao Yanlin knocked, "Many officials in the court have seen you. What will happen if you are recognized?"
Zhao Shuning was not afraid at all. "Zhao Shuning was beheaded in public, and the grass on his grave is already as tall as a man. Anyone who wants to slander me should first find evidence."
She couldn't keep hiding behind others and be a rat in the gutter.
"Besides, hasn't Your Highness already arranged an identity for me? My new identity will withstand scrutiny."
There is no Zhao Shuning in the world anymore. There is only an orphan girl named Lin Fang who has lost her family and has her appearance disfigured.
Xiao Yanlin was very satisfied with her response.
It was because of her calmness in calling a horse a zebra that Xiao Yanlin dared to take such a risky move.
But he also said it bluntly, "If you can't cure the poison, I won't save you."
If this chess piece of hers is useful, Xiao Yanlin will not hesitate to use her more often.
But once he fails, he will completely shift the blame and won't let himself be involved in any of it.
Zhao Shuning immediately said, "I'm just a female doctor that Your Highness met by chance among the common people. If I fail, Your Highness will have nothing to do with it. I can guarantee that I will handle this matter properly and there will be absolutely no mistakes!"
She had already studied the notes left by the Great Witch countless times, and she also knew the solutions to those poisonous insects.
Those poisonous insects were originally cultivated by her, so she will definitely be able to detoxify them successfully.
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