doctor knife in hand

Chapter 160 The Sealed Truth

Since Prince Cheng's Mansion was temporarily unavailable, Song Heng and Lu Jin hurried to the place where the disease was found in the east of the city.

Seeing the patients on stretchers one by one, Lu Jin could only sigh deeply.

"There is no need to send it to the quarantine area in the west of the city. It's too far away. Just draw an area here and isolate it on the spot. Search from house to house and bring out all the patients."

Song Heng handed over the drawings, and the two finalized a place.

Lu Jin considered removing some of the doctors to come here, and arranged all the precautions one by one.

Song Heng ordered his subordinates, "Within seven days, all households are prohibited from moving around, and rice, flour and food are delivered by officers and soldiers every day."

The east of the city is a bustling commercial area, while the south of the city is home to wealthy families. These two places are the center of the capital, but the disease was also discovered, which caused quite a stir and impact.

Because of the dense population, it takes a lot of time and manpower to search from house to house. After the investigation work is over and the quarantine area is established, three days have passed.

And the court once again turned into a vegetable market.

This time, Emperor Wen of Chu was sick and absent.

But King Qi, who lives in seclusion, is also on this list.

"His Royal Highness, leave Beijing!"

"It's a blessing for the country that the emperor wishes to keep the capital, but you can't gamble with the entire royal family's life! To put it bluntly, if something happens to the clan and the royal family, what should this great Chu country do?"

An old official fell on the ground and begged bitterly, "This is not alarmist talk. His Royal Highness, the emperor has a heart disease, and the old official can understand. The old official does not believe those rumors. The old official has seen the emperor's edict. The name is indeed the emperor's and cannot be changed. But is it for the sake of being with the emperor?" It is really not what Ming Jun did to get angry with the rumors and put the body of a thousand pieces of gold in danger."

"Master Xing, you should get up first. The matter of leaving the capital is a big one. It needs the approval of the emperor before it can be implemented. Now that the sick have been quarantined, the capital is safe for the time being. You don't have to worry too much." The prince sighed.

However, King Qi suddenly came out and said: "His Royal Highness, when the epidemic disease appeared in the north and west of the city, you seemed to say the same thing, but now the epidemic has appeared in the east and south of the city, if you don't pay attention to it, it may end up in the palace."

"Brother Qi, this is caused by some people directly drinking raw water. Now that the wells and rivers are under supervision, the disease will be brought under control," the prince said.

"Oh, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince believes in the words of Master Song and Lu Jin, and is willing to take the people of the capital to try. If you insist on going your own way, there is nothing you can do about it. However, the imperial concubine's birthday has passed, and it is reasonable for the elder brother to leave the capital. His Royal Highness let it go."

As soon as King Qi said this, the prince was stunned, "Brother Qi Wang is leaving Beijing at this time?"

King Qi said: "Following the order of my father, it is true."

"But according to the imperial father's order, no one can leave Beijing now."

King Qi said: "Then please His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to invite Father and Emperor to order that you don't need to be sealed as a brother, and you just do as you are ordered."

The prince was speechless immediately, if Emperor Wen of Chu could make an order, why didn't he appear in the court.

Feng Shangshu said: "His Royal Highness, it is an imperial decree that the king of Qi should be granted the title. It doesn't matter whether the earth dragon turned over or the disease broke out, and the decree has not been withdrawn. This means that the king of Qi should be granted the title as scheduled, otherwise it is a rebellion against the decree!"

"That's right, sealing is a big deal. An adult prince has no edict to stay in Beijing, but for the crime of treason, King Qi should leave Beijing immediately."

"But... now the capital is in danger, and Brother Qi's leaving the capital like this will inevitably make people feel like avoiding disaster." The prince said with a frown.

King Qi laughed when he heard the words, "Brother suggested that the crown prince take his father to leave the capital, but you are not willing, and you are not willing to leave Beijing according to the edict, what should you do for my brother?"

After all, the prince is still too immature, his face flushed instantly, Jiang Shangshu was about to speak, but saw Qi Wang said again, "Why don't you do this, brother, leave the capital first, if the father objects, send someone to pass the decree, and transfer it for the brother." Matou will be returning to Beijing, what does His Royal Highness think?"

"Why is King Qi so anxious?" Jiang Shangshu couldn't help but asked.

"It's not that the king is in a hurry, but that the emperor's order is in his body and he has to obey it. Jiang Shangshu is not asking this king to resist the order?" King Qi sneered.

Jiang Shangshu sighed, "As a courtier, you should serve him with filial piety. Your leaving like this really makes the emperor feel cold."

King Qi looked at the prince and said, "I am naturally willing to serve my father, but will His Royal Highness allow it?"

What is the physical condition of Emperor Wen of Chu now, except for the crown prince, Royal Physician Lu and Eunuch Ying, I am afraid that no one knows. When King Qi asked, the crown prince fell silent.

No one mentioned the rumors that were raging outside, everyone was not stupid, Prince Cheng's mansion had no power and power, and it couldn't make any big waves at all.

However, the morale of the army is unstable and the hearts of the people are fluctuating, which is a taboo for a country.

King Qi led the whole family to leave the capital and go to the fiefdom that day.

Song Heng immediately went to the palace to see the prince.

"Uncle, brother Wang has an imperial edict, and the emperor is unconscious, so there is nothing I can do about it." The prince said helplessly.

Song Heng asked: "How did the rumors of wind and rain all over the capital come about? The prince is not afraid of getting out of his nose. Is the king of Qi going to pose a threat to you in turn?"

"But Wang Guifei is still in the palace!" the prince said.

"That's a dragon chair." What is a royal concubine?

Song Heng couldn't bear to criticize the prince, but he still made the stakes clear, "The minister is sending people to investigate Cheng Wang's mansion. Although these things are all around him, he didn't do it. Cheng Wang was put on a fire. Once The rumors are too strong and forced the emperor to kill him, if the king of Qi thinks that the king of Cheng is in the name of redressing the injustice, what will you do?"

"How is it possible!" The prince almost jumped up from his chair, "You have a heavy army in your hand and you are still in the capital, even if he comes, there is no chance of winning!"

"What if Qiang Rong is added?" Song Heng asked back.

"What?" The prince looked at Song Heng blankly and horrified.

Song Heng let out a deep breath. He said, "I was busy fighting disasters and epidemics before, and ignored the north. Just now there is news that Qiang Rong is mobilizing troops and horses, and it is very likely to attack the north."

"Didn't you sign the letter of credence and reconcile? How could you break the contract so soon!" After the prince finished speaking, seeing Song Heng's innocent face, he suddenly recalled, "It's because the earth dragon turned around and the epidemic in central Beijing ?"

"Such a good opportunity, Qiang Rong will not let it go." Song Heng said.

All the contracts are based on national strength, if the world is peaceful, the two parties will naturally form an alliance and live together in a friendly way.

But what kind of country is the Qiang Rong?

"This battle is very likely to be fought, Your Highness, I'm afraid I will have to go to the north soon."

"What about the disease?"

"A Jin's medicine is under development. If it succeeds, it will be able to control the epidemic. If it doesn't work..." Song Heng frowned deeply, "The scope of isolation needs to be expanded, and all sick people can only die and burn it. As a last resort, Don't leave Beijing."

The crown prince opened his mouth and murmured: "How could this happen... I hope it won't be true."

But the more you worry about something, the more it will come.

Two days later, Babaili Jibao broke into the city gate, and then broke into the palace gate.

Emperor Wen of Chu was forcibly awakened from his lethargy and listened to the report from the frontier.

"General Chao Gu killed the defenders of the city, joined forces with Qiang Rong Li Yingwai, and opened the gate of Yancheng City privately. Now Yancheng City has been broken, the people have fallen, and the army is going south!"

Emperor Wen of Chu was stunned for a moment, and suddenly spurted out a mouthful of blood in a fit of anger.

"emperor!"

"Father!"

The horrified prince and Eunuch Ying hurriedly announced to the imperial doctor to wipe his blood.

Emperor Wen of Chu held the prince's hand tightly, and said word by word: "General, Cheng, Wang, Fu, Nao, Xia, Chase, Hui, Qi, Wang!"

The prince cried and said: "Yes, father, yes! Please don't worry... Father..."

Emperor Wen of Chu looked at Eunuch Ying, who nodded repeatedly, "This old slave knows, this old slave understands."

"Ming, Song, Heng, Resistance, Enemy..." Emperor Wen of Chu fell into a coma after finishing speaking.

This time, Royal Doctor Lu shook his head after taking the pulse and giving the needle, "It's just waiting for the emperor to make a fortune."

"Chao Gu rebelled, why did you win King Cheng?" Lu Jin followed Song Heng to Dali Temple.

Song Heng said: "Chao Gu used to be the subordinate of Old Cheng Wang, he opened the city gate in the name of setting things right."

"What kind of logic, isn't this accelerating the death of King Cheng? Besides, the internal conflicts in Great Chu also involved the Qiang Rong, and treason is treason. Why do you say such righteousness!" Lu Jin was full of disgust. At this critical moment, there is such a Waiting for despicable people really makes him feel ashamed.

"So he doesn't really support King Cheng." Song Heng said, "There is another person behind him."

Who it is is already clear at a glance.

After Cheng Wang's mansion was taken down, he was detained in Dali Temple. Song Heng obtained the crown prince's token in the name of investigation, and took Lu Jin into Dali Temple.

"Who do you see first?" Song Heng asked.

Lu Jin said, "Princess Cheng."

After all, Princess Cheng is a first-rank concubine on a jade plate. Even if she is thrown into prison, she still dresses neatly and sits in the prison. It seems that this is not a dark prison cell, but the garden of Prince Cheng's mansion.

Hearing footsteps, she turned her head to see Lu Jin, "You're finally here."

Lu Jin didn't speak, let alone salute, just looked at her like that.

"I think if you don't come again, I'm afraid you won't have a chance to ask me anything." Princess Cheng said flatly.

"Then are you ready to explain to me?" Lu Jin's tone was stiff. Now that he saw Princess Cheng, he would think of his sister who died tragically. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't calm down.

But Princess Cheng didn't care, instead she said: "I have nothing to hide now, you can ask."

"How did my sister die, and what happened to the child?"

Seemingly not surprised by this question, Princess Cheng turned her head, looked at the high skylight on the dungeon wall, and said, "I'll tell that story again."

"Lu Wan has a strong personality, is young and beautiful, like a flower, although she is not willing to marry the prince, but the prince likes her very much, he really loves her. A woman's heart is made of water, not to mention she is already married. The two had a relationship. However, the Lu family was in trouble, and the prince did not dare to help, which really made Lu Wan feel cold. At that time, her face towards King Cheng was not good, and the two had a rift. It was just not long before the Ximai was diagnosed Come on, the two are safe and sound. These are all true."

Princess Cheng said calmly and slowly, as the hostess of Prince Cheng's mansion, her husband and other women are like gods and couples, and it is really a torment.

However, for women of this era, when concubines are legal, she is powerless to change.

"Unfortunately, I am also pregnant with a child." Princess Cheng subconsciously caressed her lower abdomen, her eyes dim, "But I am not in good health, and the child is not good. The doctor said this one is very good. Might not be able to stay."

"Then?"

"I'm also pregnant with a child, but the prince puts all his heart on Lu Wan. No matter how generous I am, I don't feel good about it. What's more, I have heard the prince promise Lu Wan more than once that if she gives birth to a son, I will give birth to a son." After giving birth to a daughter, I will invite him to be crowned son." Princess Cheng's eyes were slightly red, and she suddenly raised her voice, "Why, even if this is just a hypothesis, the prince's words are still stabbing my heart. Since then, Every time I see the smile on Lu Wan's face, the kind of anticipation of my heart hurts unbearably."

"You harmed her?" Lu Jin looked at Princess Cheng firmly.

"No, I didn't harm her, I harmed myself." Princess Cheng laughed mockingly, "My child will be lost after all, so instead of doing this, I just drugged myself."

Lu Jin was startled, and suddenly figured it out.

"That's right, I lost my child, but Lu Wan is still fine. After the prince praised Haikou, my majestic princess's child is gone. A nanny pointed out that Lu Wan's maid went to the kitchen and touched my soup. No matter how much Wan explains it, she can't argue with it."

"You..." Anger appeared in Lu Jin's eyes.

Princess Cheng smiled, "Man, that's it. He said words of love and pity, but if he offended him even the slightest bit, all the sweet words and tenderness would be in vain. The prince thought that Lu Wan framed me for his own child. Coupled with the order to reprimand the prince from the palace, and pointing at Lu Wan to inform the secret, all the love and trust of the prince disappeared, and he locked her in the Jingxin Pavilion in a rage. Those maids killed her with sticks There is only one Nanny Fang, and Lu Wan begged hard and forced her to stay."

Lu Jin clenched her fists and gritted her teeth so as not to insult her.

Princess Cheng laughed for a while, and then became quiet. She sat on the stool again, and continued in a low voice: "Lu Wan was disheartened. She made a big fuss before, but she stopped making trouble. She just wanted to give birth to the child. But she didn't." Thinking that the child died when it was born, of course, the child did not die, and I had someone replace the dead child. She kept saying that the dead baby was not her child, and she said that she heard crying, and then crazily She cried and begged, and later she scolded everyone she saw, scolded the prince for being unkind, and even arrested him, and since then the prince has completely despised her."

Lu Jin's eyes cracked when he heard it, "Aren't you afraid of going to hell? Such a vicious person deserves to end up like this! How can my sister feel sorry for you, she is a weak woman, trampled on like this, won't you wake up from a nightmare? "Lu Jin couldn't swear too viciously, but as long as he thought of his sister being bullied by this couple, he couldn't forgive her no matter what, and wished he could kill her on the spot.

Princess Kecheng had no expression on her face, "You are right, you deserve what you deserve, and Lu Wan is also right in scolding you, being ungrateful and ungrateful, but how can a man be so affectionate? I wanted to kill that child, but in the end I didn't." If you start, just raise him in the house at will, and act as the child of a servant, and now I will hand him over to you."

Lu Jin took a deep breath, put away the tears in his eyes, thought of that well-behaved and sensible child, and asked, "Does King Cheng know him?"

Princess Cheng shook her head lightly, "Maybe, he may or may not know, but he has never acknowledged it for so many years."

Seeing Lu Jin's indifferent sneer, Princess Cheng said: "No matter how much you hate us and Prince Cheng's mansion, this child is your sister's flesh and blood after all. You can raise it if you want, and throw it on the road if you don't. Anyway, I will take care of you." It's not here."

Hearing this, Lu Jin shook his sleeves angrily and came out.

Princess Cheng looked at his back from across the cell, and finally said with a wry smile, "Aren't you happier watching from the sky?"