Chapter 246: All are suspicious
After the secret guard sent Gongsun Divine Doctor away from the secret passage, Emperor Yongtai lay back on the bed. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info
It is very easy for a sober person to pretend to faint, and it is very uncomfortable, Gongsun Divine Doctor has given him some drugs with excellent effects before, and even promised that he will never let the imperial doctors notice, but Emperor Yongtai does not want to take it.
He knew that his temperament was indeed too suspicious, but in the position of the king of a country, suspicion was inevitable, and even a trait necessary to save the country and even his life.
In other words, he wanted to trust everyone around him, but it was clear that no one in the world would be loyal to him under all circumstances.
He can take some drugs that weaken his pulse to deceive the imperial doctor, or he can lie on the bed and pretend to faint, but he must not take the kind of drug that completely loses consciousness.
The situation is so urgent, he can't give his net worth and life to anyone without scruples, once he really loses consciousness, who knows what will happen?
Even if no one takes the opportunity to ask for his life, by the time he wakes up, maybe the rivers and mountains of the Great Zhou Dynasty have already changed.
He doesn't dare to gamble, he can't afford to lose!
The diligent man who had been lying down for a long time was uncomfortable, but he still closed his eyes very resignedly.
Liu Shun confessed what Emperor Yongtai had ordered before, and then turned back to the inner room, and when he saw that he had already laid down, he didn't dare to make a sound, and gently walked to the side of the bed to fold the quilt for him.
At this time, the only person who can enter the inner room without notification is Liu Shun, and Emperor Yongtai said: "The matter is ordered?"
Liu Shun hurriedly replied, "Yes, Your Majesty." ”
Emperor Yongtai snorted, and said, "Xiao Shunzi, who do you think will do this poisoning?"
Liu Shun's hand paused, and he said with some apprehension: "Your Majesty, the slave is stupid ......."
Emperor Yongtai sneered: "How can a dull person stay by my side for more than thirty years, say, I forgive you for your innocence." ”
Liu Shun had no choice but to say: "The slave is the chief manager of the palace, and His Majesty's every drink and food is the responsibility of the slave, and the slave can ensure that His Majesty's bedroom is absolutely clean." ”
In fact, Liu Shun couldn't figure out the poisoning of Emperor Yongtai.
His Majesty the Emperor even drank saliva and someone tested for poison This is not a boast, the water and ingredients that can be sent to the emperor's bedroom all need to go through layers of checks, the cooks and those who serve closely, as well as those who serve spices and make clothes, are all carefully selected by him.
In the past, the ladies of the palace had also bribed the palace maids and eunuchs in His Majesty's bedroom, but those people were all in unimportant positions, at most passing on some gossip, and it was impossible to get in touch with His Majesty's food, clothing, housing and transportation.
And the most important point is that Emperor Yongtai has been a person who has lived a very regular life and followed his habits since he was a child. Since the wedding, his habits have not changed.
Except for the main concubine and the side concubine, he never went to the residence of other concubines.
If you don't go to dinner and tea, it's impossible to stay overnight.
When the interest came, he wanted to pamper a certain concubine, and he also went to take the concubine to his residence.
This habit has been used to this day, and he has lived in the Qianyuan Palace for more than seven years, except for the bedrooms of Queen Pei and the third concubine, he has never set foot in the palaces of other concubines.
When Emperor Yongtai went to the palace of the queen and the three concubines, it was inevitable to drink tea and eat, and it was inevitable to smell the incense used by the ladies, but it was impossible for Liu Shun to sweep the happiness of the masters.
For example, if the ladies cook a cup of tea and a soup for His Majesty, he can't jump out every time and let the minions taste it first, in that case, he probably won't live today.
In a sense, in His Majesty's heart, the queen and the third concubine are people who have been with him for more than 20 years, and they have given birth to heirs for him, which is more affectionate and reliable than ordinary women.
There is absolutely no problem in His Majesty's bedroom, and it is unlikely that there will be problems in the palace of the Empress Mother and the Third Concubine, so Liu Shun can't understand what is going on with His Majesty's poison.
But at the same time, the scope of trying to find out what the problem is is much smaller.
can doubt the words of several female masters, how can he speak.
How could he hide this little bit of caution, Emperor Yongtai opened his eyes and sneered: "I can only guarantee my dormitory? ”
Liu Shun was so frightened that he knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the slave thinks that this matter will never leave the palace of the queen mother and the three mothers of Gui Dexian. ”
Emperor Yongtai said: "Look at your little bit of interest, get up." ”
"Your Majesty, Minion. Liu Shun hurriedly thanked him and stood up by the bed.
Emperor Yongtai said again: "Then tell me who will be the one who poisoned them?"
Liu Shun really didn't know what to say this time, he was a eunuch who served people, and he was good at observing words and feelings, at most playing a little power trick, but when he really encountered a big event, he could catch up with the important ministers in the court.
Especially this kind of big case must not be opened to the letter, no matter what, you have to find out the officials of the Criminal Department and Dali Temple.
Emperor Yongtai didn't want to embarrass him, so he waved his hand and said, "The queen and the concubine are talking again, you go out to greet him, and I will sleep first." ”
Liu Shun retreated.
Sure enough, about a stick of incense, Jiang Guifei and Queen Pei arrived on the front and back.
Liu Shun didn't dare to slack off, and personally accompanied the two ladies into the inner room.
Empress Pei sat on the chair in front of her, although her complexion was slightly better than before, she still looked very haggard, and her eyes were full of worry.
Jiang Guifei's eyelids were still swollen, but she looked a lot refreshed after washing, she instructed Qu Lian to mix some warm water, and personally twisted the veil to wipe Emperor Yongtai's face and hands.
Liu Shun's heart tightened, and he hurriedly said: "Guifei Niangniang, the slave just wiped it for His Majesty." ”
What are you kidding, it's already not easy for Your Majesty to pretend to be dizzy, and it's strange to be wiped around by the concubine!
Fortunately, Jiang Guifei's spirit is not good, so it's just a matter of listening to him say this.
Empress Pei said to Liu Shun: "Father-in-law Liu, you have also been here for several hours, there is a palace and a concubine here, you can go down and rest." ”
Liu Shun was too stubborn, so he had to withdraw from the inner room.
After he left, Empress Pei said to Qi Su and Qu Lian: "This room is too small, and there are many people, so it's a little boring, you two go outside and wait, don't let people come in and disturb you." ”
Qu Lian just wanted to ask Jiang Guifei's opinion, but Qi Su couldn't help but take her arm and pull her out.
Jiang Guifei was not stupid, so she naturally knew that Queen Pei had something to say to her, so she simply said, "Sister Queen, please speak up if you have something to say." ”
Putting aside the usual jealous thoughts, among the three concubines, Queen Pei admires Jiang Guifei the most.
This woman doesn't seem to be particularly conspicuous, but she can make Yu Wenzhao pampered for 20 years and still not be neglected, and she does have strengths that others can't match.
She turned her head again to look at the motionless man on the bed.
simply used his favorite woman to give it a try, whether Chu Sui's medicine worked on him or not.