Half an hour later, Yuan Gang woke up and found himself lying in a strange room.

"Boy, are you awake?" Dr. Xu sat on the soft collapse not far away, put down the medical book in his hand, and said.

Yuan Gang asked curiously, "I, what's wrong with me?" What is this place? ”

Doctor Xu stepped forward and checked Yuan Gang's pulse, and said with a smile: "Just now you bumped into a girl at the door of our Mingde Hall, if it wasn't for that girl's kindness to send you in, you would have died by now." ”

Yuan Gang sighed and said, "I was attacked by the man in black just now, and during the fight, the man in black threw a dart at me, probably because the dart was poisonous." I don't know where the girl belongs to, otherwise I could have come to the door to thank them. ”

"How can a kid mess with someone at such a young age? Looks pretty good-looking. By the way, I don't know your name yet? Dr. Xu asked curiously.

Yuan Gang shook his head and said, "My name is Yuan Gang." To be honest, I don't know what's going on. ”

"Yuan Gang? The name sounds familiar. Dr. Xu thought about it, but he still couldn't think of where he had heard it.

Yuan Gang said with a smile: "If this is Mingdetang, you must be Dr. Xu who came out of the palace, right?" My father was a military secretary, and we may have met at the palace banquet or somewhere else. ”

Doctor Xu suddenly realized, patted his head violently, and said: "It turns out that you are the son of the military department, so I will say why your name is so familiar." It was you who were naughty when you were a child and always scarred yourself, so your father often asked me to go to the house to help you with your wounds. I can't imagine that after so many years, your kid has grown up quite fast, and he is a handsome boy, and he doesn't have the naughty appearance of the year at all. ”

Yuan Gang touched his head in disdain and said, "I caused you trouble when I was a child." ”

Doctor Xu laughed and said, "It's not troublesome to say anything." Your father and I have been friends for many years, but now that I am no longer an official in the court, and your father is busy with official duties, he moves around less. It's just that you are not an official in the court, and you don't have a grudge against anyone, why would anyone want to assassinate you? Has anything happened to you lately? ”

Yuan Gang thought for a while and said, "No, when I go back, I have to ask my father to check it out." By the way, Dr. Xu, do you still have the darts? ”

Doctor Xu nodded, handed the dart wrapped on the table to Yuan Gang and said, "There is still residual poison on it, in order to make it easier for you to investigate the murderer, I didn't remove it." Therefore, you must be careful of poisoning when you take darts. ”

Yuan Gang nodded, hid the dart, and asked, "Then I should be fine now, right?"

Doctor Xu nodded and said, "I have forced your toxin out, and you are basically fine." ”

Yuan Gang jumped out of bed happily, bowed gratefully to Dr. Xu and said, "Thank you, Dr. Xu, then I'll go back first, and I'll send someone to give a big gift later." By the way, if Dr. Xu sees that girl again, please ask Dr. Xu to help me ask the girl's name, and I will go and thank her in person. ”

Doctor Xu waved his hand and said, "Forget the big gift, I know that girl, it is Su Yiman, the eldest granddaughter of Su Yushi." ”

Yuan Gang nodded and said, "Thank you, Doctor Xu, I'll write it down." Leave. ”

With that, Yuan Gang left.

After walking out of Mingde Hall, Yuan Gang lost interest in going to the weapons store and immediately went home.

Mrs. Yuan saw Yuan Gang, whose face was not very good, and asked worriedly, "Gang'er, why is your face a little bad?" Not so when I first went out. ”

Yuan Gang sat down next to Mrs. Yuan and said angrily: "Not long after I went out just now, I met a man in black. The man actually wanted to kill me, but fortunately I escaped quickly, and then I was rescued by a girl and sent to Mingde Hall. Otherwise, the consequences are unimaginable. ”

Mrs. Yuan was so frightened that she stepped forward to take a closer look at Yuan Gangzai, and asked nervously, "Then how are you now?" Is the injury serious? ”

Yuan Gang rolled up his sleeves, exposed his arms, and said: "That dart stabbed my arm, but fortunately, it was discovered in time, I am fine now, and Dr. Xu of Mingdetang forced me out of the poison." ”

When Mrs. Yuan heard that it was Dr. Xu, she said reassuringly: "I'm relieved that it's Dr. Xu, you were very skinny when you were a child, but you didn't ask him to come over to help treat you." ”

Yuan Gang touched his nose embarrassedly and said, "Mother, this is all about Chen Sesame and rotten grain, don't say it anymore, it's a shame." ”

Mrs. Yuan glared at Yuan Gang amusedly, and said to Mama Yue beside her: "Mama Yue, you hurry up and take my post to the military department to find the master, just say that there is an accident at home, let him come back quickly." ”

Yuan Gang hurriedly stopped: "Wait, give this dart to my father, that person will hurt me with this." It's poisonous on it, be careful. ”

"Yes, ma'am, childe." Mama Yue carefully took the dart and left.

Military Department

At this time, Yuan Shangshu was discussing with his subordinates how much military rations should be prepared and how much other equipment should be purchased when he set off to Shudao this time.

The squire of the military department knew that the person who set off this time was Yuan Shangshu's son, so he did not hesitate to recommend all kinds of things, which made Yuan Shangshu, who didn't know how to speak, feel very satisfied.

At this time, a guard came in and reported: "Lord Yuan, there is a person outside holding your wife's post, and the person who claims to be Mama Yue is anxious to see you. ”

Yuan Shangshu asked with some confusion: "What do you say?" ”

The guard replied, "The man said that Mrs. Yuan told you to go back quickly, something happened at home." ”

When Yuan Shangshu heard this, he stood up and said, "Ye Shilang, I'll leave this place to you first, I'll go back and take a look, and I'll be back in a while." ”

Ye Shilang nodded and said, "Okay, you can go quickly." ”

Yuan Shangshu walked to the entrance of the military department to take a look, and sure enough, it was really Mama Yue, and hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Mama Yue, what's wrong at home?" ”

Mama Yue replied: "More than half an hour ago, Gongzi was stabbed when he was on the street, and Madame told you to go back quickly." ”

"What? How about now? Yuan Shangshu stumbled in fright and asked anxiously.

Mama Yue hugged Yuan Shangshu and said, "Childe was rescued, and now he is fine." ”

Saying that, Mama Yue carefully took out a very good thing that was wrapped, and then said: "Childe asked me to hand this over to you, saying that the other party used this dart to injure him, and this dart is poisonous." ”

Yuan Shangshu took the dart and said, "Mama Yue, you go back first, I have to go to the palace to tell the emperor about this." ”

Mama Yue nodded, and left.

At the same time, Yuan Shangshu hurriedly walked in another direction.

Outside the Qinzheng Palace, Gonggong Chen saw that Yuan Shangshu was out of breath, and asked strangely: "Lord Yuan, what's wrong with you?" ”

Yuan Shangshu took two deep breaths and explained, "Gonggong Chen, please help me report it." My son was assassinated just now, and I have to tell the emperor about it. ”

When Gonggong Chen heard this, he nodded and said, "Lord Yuan, wait a while, and the miscellaneous family will go." ”

In the main hall, Jia Kangdi, who was reviewing the recital, saw Gonggong Chen, who had just gone out, and asked curiously: "Gonggong Chen, why did you go and return?" Didn't I ask you to go to the Queen Mother and say, I will accompany her old man to eat today? ”

Gonggong Chen replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, the old slave just walked outside and happened to meet Yuan Shangshu, and he was anxious for the old slave to come in and pay respects. ”

"Let him in." Jia Kangdi's heart flashed with doubts and said.

Gonggong Chen nodded and went out to bring Yuan Shangshu in.

Yuan Shangshu knelt on the ground and kowtowed respectfully and said, "See the emperor, long live my emperor, long live, long live." ”

Jia Kangdi said weakly: "Get up." What's the matter with you in such a hurry to see me? ”

Yuan Shangshu didn't stand up, still knelt on the ground and cried: "Your Majesty, Gonggong Chen just went to my mansion to finish the decree, and before an hour came, my son was assassinated on the street. ”

"What!" Jia Kangdi slapped the table heavily angrily and asked, "How is Ling Lang doing now?" ”

Yuan Shangshu replied: "My son is fortunate to be saved, otherwise his life will be in danger." ”

As he spoke, Yuan Shangshu took out the dart that was wrapped just now from his sleeve pocket, and then said: "Your Majesty, this is the murder weapon that hurt my son, and there is poison on it." ”

Chen Gonggong took the dart and put it on Jiakangdi's desk.

Emperor Jia Kangdi didn't dare to touch it when he heard the poison, and said, "Gonggong Chen, you go to the Tai Hospital to invite the Confucius Institute envoy." ”

"Yes, the minion will go." Gonggong Chen nodded and left.

However, Gonggong Chen came back soon, but his face was very ugly, which made Jiakangdi strange.

"Grandpa Chen, what's wrong with you?" Jia Condi asked curiously.

Gonggong Chen said angrily: "When the slave went to the Tai Hospital, he didn't find the person from Taiyi Kong, so he asked the guards over there. The guards said that since King Lao Ning invited Imperial Physician Kong a few days ago, he had never seen Imperial Physician Kong again. The old slave guessed that Imperial Doctor Kong must still be in King Ning's mansion. ”

"What does Uncle Ning want to do, why does he have to let Imperial Doctor Kong stay in his mansion? Is there something unsightly? Jia Conti said strangely.

Gonggong Chen asked tentatively: "Then now the old slave will go to the Tai Hospital to find other Tai Doctors, or will he go to King Ning's Mansion to find Lao Ning Wang to ask for someone?" ”

Jia Kangdi shook his head and said, "You go and invite the loyal and brave princes." ”

"Yes." Gonggong Chen nodded and left again.

Jia Kangdi looked at Yuan Shangshu, who was still kneeling on the ground, and comforted: "Yuan Shangshu, don't kneel on the ground, get up quickly." This time it is dangerous to go to Xishu, you send more powerful ones to Ling Lang to help him win. ”

When Yuan Shangshu heard Emperor Jiakang say this, he felt a little more comfortable, and said gratefully: "Thank you, Emperor." It's just that Gang'er will set off tomorrow, will the man in black bring people here again? ”

Jiakangdi thought for a while and said: "Tonight, Ling Lang will take a group of elites out of the city overnight, and tomorrow I will have people disguise themselves as Ling Lang and set off with the army." If Ling Lang can't wait for the arrival of the army, take my secret letter to the general of Zhenguo, and he will send troops to Xishu to help Ling Lang complete this mission. I'll make a secret decree now, and you can bring it back to Ling Lang. ”

As he spoke, Jia Condi spread out the rice paper and began to write quickly.

Yuan Shangshu nodded excitedly and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you, Emperor." ”

Jia Kangdi said with a smile: "There are talented people in the country, and opportunities and risks always coexist. Most of the generals of our dynasty are already old, and this is the time for their backs to rise up, and I hope Ling Lang can seize this opportunity. ”

When Yuan Shangshu heard this, he said sincerely: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, if you can share your worries for the emperor, the minister will definitely teach my son well when he goes back, so that he must complete this task." ”

Jiakangdi nodded with satisfaction, took the secret letter and handed it to Yuan Shangshu's hand, and instructed again: "For the sake of safety, get out of the city as soon as possible." ”

"Yes, I'll go back." Yuan Shangshu quickly left after hiding the secret letter.