Listening to Zhang Cheng say that the Son of Heaven was 'dizzy and dark, and his strength was not happy', all the ministers looked at each other, not knowing what was going on, but this matter was expected only for Lin Yanchao, he sighed in his heart, and his heart really began.

Despite Zhang Cheng's explanation, the officials were a little reluctant and began to have some commotion.

Where is this reason, the sudden cessation of the feast is not a prior notice, and there has never been such a thing since the Son of Heaven ascended the throne. The Son of Heaven maintained the opportunity to meet with the ministers, but only the opportunity to meet the ministers in the early dynasty, the daily lecture, and the feast, and the annual outskirts, that is when the Son of Heaven met the people.

A year ago, when there was a great drought and lack of water in Gyeonggi, the Son of Heaven personally walked from the capital to the suburbs, walked more than 20 miles, and personally prayed to the heavens for smooth weather and peace for the country and the people.

Seeing this scene, the officials and the people were all moved, what a touching thing it was.

But today, the Son of Heaven actually stopped the feast without prior notice, and in this haste, the first thing that the ministers thought of was not that the Son of Heaven wanted to be lazy and unwilling to go to court, but whether something happened to the Son of Heaven.

For a moment, people were panicked.

All the officials looked at Shen Shixing, hoping that he would have a claim.

Shen Shixing thought for a moment, and then said: "Gonggong Zhang, since Your Majesty's dragon body is not safe, so is there a request for imperial medicine to heal?" ”

Zhang Cheng hesitated and did not answer.

Shen Shixing left and right Xu Guo, Wang Xijue, Shang Shuru, Yang Wei and others all changed their eyes suddenly.

The imperial doctor is a foreign official, and whether the Son of Heaven is a real illness or a fake illness will be known when the time comes. But Zhang Cheng was reluctant to answer, indicating that the Son of Heaven did not invite an imperial doctor.

Wang Xijue stepped forward and grabbed Zhang Cheng's sleeve and said, "Grandpa Zhang, what happened in the palace?" ”

Wang Xijue's move, the officials in red robes behind him all stared at Zhang Cheng and hugged him one after another.

Zhang Cheng glanced at Wang Xijue, withdrew his sleeves quietly, and said calmly: "Mr. Wang, what is the matter in our family's words has been made clear, Your Majesty, it's just that the dragon's body is a little unwell and it's not a big deal, there is no need to ask the imperial doctor, just rest for a few days." ”

Zhang Cheng wanted to leave after speaking, but Shen Shixing said: "Father-in-law Zhang, please stay!" ”

Under Shen Shixing's words, Zhang Cheng didn't dare to leave again, and turned around and said, "I don't know what else Mr. Shen has to say?" ”

Shen Shixing said: "Since Your Majesty's dragon body is not in serious trouble, then I and other ministers ask to visit Your Majesty." ”

After Shen Shixing finished speaking, Xu Guo, Wang Xijue, Wang Jiaping and others all stepped forward and said: "That's exactly how Father-in-law Zhang, Your Majesty can't even see the ministers!" ”

Zhang Cheng's eyes hesitated slightly, and then said: "Since this is the case, Mr. Shen will come with our family!" ”

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the expressions of the officials soothed.

At that moment, Shen Shixing and several other scholars followed Zhang Cheng into the palace, but the other officials did not disperse.

Hundreds of officials spontaneously came to the Fengtian Gate to wait without being greeted.

The gate in front of the Fengtian Gate was closed, the eunuchs were on duty, and the palace guards stood silently in front of the door. As for the officials, they were in a group of three or five, discussing their own things, and looking towards the palace gate from time to time.

"Dare to ask Shaozai, when you were on duty a few days ago, can you see if there is anything abnormal in the Son of Heaven?"

Several officials surrounded and asked Zhu Geng, and Zhu Geng hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Where does the headquarters know?" Hehe, don't be impatient, Yuanfu will go out in a while, and everyone will know. ”

Some officials also asked Lin Yanchao, and Lin Yanchao said: "I haven't entered the palace for a long time since I taught Xi Shuchang. ”

After answering, Lin Yanchao stood silently.

After waiting for a long time, when Shen Shixing and them appeared, all the officials surrounded them: "Yuan Fu, can the elder of the pavilion see the saint?" ”

Shen Shixing was silent for a moment, and Wang Jiaping said on the side: "I waited in front of the Qianqing Palace for a while, it was Chen Ju who came out to pass the decree, His Majesty had already taken medicine and slept, and passed the oracle that the major affairs of the government in the past two days would be decided by the cabinet and the six ministries, and when the morning of the next day came, the dragon body would be able to recover, and then meet with the ministers." ”

After listening to Wang Jiaping's words, all the officials were surprised, but they didn't expect this result after waiting for a long time.

Although the daily feast and morning court are all a formality, without much substance, but after all, it is the only opportunity for ministers to meet the Son of Heaven, everyone actually doesn't want you to say anything, as long as you sit on the dragon chair, the officials can rest assured.

But now that no one can see it, what do you want us to think?

The officials refused to leave, and Shen Shixing said: "Don't worry about this matter, lest someone talk too much, disperse for the time being, and go back to the ministry to do things!" ”

At this moment, what else could the officials do, and when they left, some officials were dissatisfied: "Then I still haven't seen Your Majesty." ”

"Your Majesty, I still don't know."

"How can this be reassured?"

"Did you hear that? A few days ago, Zhang Whale ordered more than a dozen beauties to enter the Qianqing Palace to serve His Majesty. ”

"Really?"

"Absolutely."

"Ridiculous, ridiculous, Tang Xuanzong's experience, didn't the speaker tell the Son of Heaven? Women mislead the country! ”

"What's more, I heard that there are still people who offer flattering medicine, back then, Xianzong and Wuzong were all people who were fond of this way, and the first emperor returned to heaven back then, and I heard that it was also related to beautiful women."

The ministers sighed.

However, the matter was suppressed for the time being.

In the morning of the day after tomorrow, thousands of officials walked across the Jinshui Bridge and waited for the Son of Heaven to summon them at noon.

Then wait for the news of the Son of Heaven to exempt from the court, and then the matter is big.

Now it's not that there is no faith to confess, the last time was a feast, this time the Son of Heaven was exempted from the court?

Anger, surprise, and even fear mingled in the hearts of the officials, who surrounded the eunuchs who were in charge of giving orders and did not let them leave.

The eunuch begged Shen Shixing: "Yuanfu, please come forward and say something, save our family!" ”

Shen Shixing also said: "This father-in-law, you have also seen the situation today, it is not that I am willing to embarrass you, the hundred officials have not seen Your Majesty for three consecutive days, and now even if Shen comes forward, it will be useless." For the sake of today's plan, only by letting me wait to see His Majesty's holy face can the hearts of all subjects be appeased, and the hundred officials will disperse. ”

"The old man also asked his father-in-law to convey the old man's intentions, if this move alarms the holy driver, Shen is willing to bear it and ask His Majesty for the guilt!"

After Shen Shixing finished speaking, the officials said together: "Yes, let me wait to see Your Majesty!" ”

The officials surrounded him, and this scene made the eunuch feel that the next moment, he was going to be torn apart by the officials.

The eunuch of the herald immediately had an idea and said: "Of course, please Mr. Shen and a few gentlemen enter the palace with our family!" ”

This eunuch really thought that Shen Shixing and their cabinet scholars were fools, and they thought that they would be fooled for the second time.

But seeing Shen Shixing, he waved his hand and said, "It's not a few of us, it's a hundred officials!" ”

"How is this good, Your Majesty's dragon body has not yet recovered, seeing so many people, in case it disturbs the Holy Driver......"

At this time, I don't know which official came forward and shouted: "What do you mean by refusing to let us meet the Holy God in person?" ”

"Yes, did you hide the saint secretly?"

"Are there any unforeseen things in the palace? Is there anyone in the palace who wants to serve as the Ten Constant Attendants? ”

"Where is the Queen Mother? We're going to face you now! ”

"Those who dare to block it are plotting rebellion and usurping the throne!"

"Where is this soldier? Where is the assistant governor of Jingying Rongzheng? Immediately transfer troops into the palace to escort the car! ”

The eunuchs finally saw the level of the civil officials' brain supplement, and saw that some officials even shouted out the transfer of troops, where did the eunuchs dare to say anything, and immediately reported to the palace.

In the end, the palace succumbed, and the eunuch came forward to deliver the decree, and the Son of Heaven was willing to summon the cabinet scholars, Hanlin scholars, and there could be no more people.

Seeing that a compromise was obtained, the officials refused to let Shen Shixing enter the palace at this time, because they were afraid that there would be a repeat of the incident of He entering the palace and being killed by the ten permanent servants.

Therefore, under the 'strong persuasion' of the officials, the second assistant Xu Guo, and the fourth assistant Wang Jiaping stayed outside the noon gate to preside over the overall situation, and the officials of the military department and the governor and assistant Jingying went out of the palace in case of accidents.

Among the attendants, Zhu Geng, Zhang Wei, and Lin Yanchao followed Shen Shixing, and Wang Xijue entered the palace to face the saint.

So Shen Shixing and the five people came to the Qianqing Gate, but the Son of Heaven did not meet immediately, but several people couldn't help but think to themselves, the Son of Heaven will not release pigeons again.

But a moment later, the palace door opened.

Zhang Hong, Zhang Whale, Chen Ju, Zhang Cheng and other celebrant eunuchs, and the eunuchs came to greet them.

As soon as Shen Shixing saw Zhang Hong, he stepped forward and asked, "Gonggong Zhang, how is Your Majesty?" ”

Everyone knows that among the several great eunuchs, others may not be able to believe what they say, but Zhang Hong's words can still be believed.

Zhang Hong sighed and said: "Your Majesty is in the Hongde Palace, a few gentlemen go in, you will know when you enter." ”

Listening to Zhang Hong's words, everyone is worried, this is a bit like explaining the future, even if the Son of Heaven indulges excessively, at least he will not be able to get out of bed for several days, it is impossible to be fine (Xiehe) to die.

Hongde Hall is located in the west side of the Qianqing Palace, it is a small hall, everyone came to the hall with Shen Shixing wearing an inclined corridor, and heard a voice in the hall: "Is Mr. Shen coming?" ”

Hearing the voice of the Son of Heaven, Shen Shixing and the others were overjoyed, and Shen Shixing kowtowed outside the hall and said: "Your Majesty, the minister is worried about His Majesty's dragon body, so he has come to request, and I ask Your Majesty for forgiving me for the offense." ”

"Come in!"

Under the words of the Son of Heaven, Shen Shixing Lin Yanchao came to the palace.

But seeing that a gauze curtain was lowered in the hall, the Son of Heaven seemed to be lying on the couch, and he didn't see his true face, as for Shen Shixing, Lin Yanchao was surprised when he saw this scene outside.

What is the Son of Heaven doing?

Are you shy?

Secretly, when did you become Miss Boudoir?

The officials bowed and bowed, and then Shen Shixing explained again: "The ministers learned that Your Majesty was unwell, and they felt uneasy in their hearts, so they came to the palace to ask to see Your Majesty and ask Your Majesty to atone for their sins. ”

Then everyone stared at the back of the curtain, but saw the Son of Heaven say slowly: "I also know the hearts of all of you who love Qing and are loyal to the king, and I can understand that I am anxious." In the past few days, I have been unwell, and the government has been entrusted to Mr. Shen, and I will order the master of ceremonies to convey an edict to the gentlemen, and if the gentlemen are inconvenient to speak out, they will write a secret and submit it, and there is no need to enter the palace one by one to ask for advice. ”

Lin Yanchao heard this and thought to himself, how can this be, it's not that he doesn't even see the minister, he simply doesn't even see the cabinet.

The cabinet is the secretary for the Son of Heaven, and the prime minister for the hundred officials, and when Emperor Jiajing was not in the court, at least the cabinet was still seen.

What is the Son of Heaven doing?

Where was Shen Shixing willing to be sent away like this: "Since Your Majesty's dragon body is not safe, can you ask the imperial doctor for treatment?" ”

The Son of Heaven said impatiently: "Those quacks in the Tai Hospital, I don't want them to heal." ”

Shen Shixing said again: "Your Majesty doesn't need a doctor, the minister knows a few famous doctors here, I don't know if I can let them enter the palace to treat Your Majesty?" ”

The Son of Heaven said: "No need, I am fine, I have my own palace people to heal me." ”

Shen Shixing was dumbfounded, they are leaving now, how can they explain to the hundred officials?

Wang Xijue's eyes swept to the back and looked at Zhu Geng, Zhang Wei, and Lin Yanchao.

Wang Xijue used his eyes to convey a meaning, it's time for you to play.

Among the three, Zhu Geng's official position is the highest, Lin Yanchao and Zhang Wei both turned their bodies to the side and looked at him together, the meaning is obvious, please!

Zhu Geng glanced at Lin Yanchao, glanced at Zhang Wei, his eyes were full of pleading, meaning that he can't do it, you two pull brothers.

Zhang Wei and Lin Yanchao also refused with their eyes, which means that this is not the time to talk about brotherhood, and it is up to you to leave this matter up to you.

Zhu Geng's eyes were very anxious, and he repeatedly asked Zhang Wei, Lin Yanchao begged for help, and the two of them looked at the sky together and said that they didn't see it.

Of course, the Son of Heaven sitting behind the curtain didn't know that Zhu Genglin Yanchao and the others had a heated discussion with their eyes, but they felt a moment of silence and said: "If a few Aiqing are okay, I will rest." ”

At this time, Wang Xijue coughed heavily, and was very dissatisfied with Zhu Geng, Zhang Wei, and Lin Yanchao shirking each other.

At that moment, Zhu Geng opened his mouth and said loudly: "Your Majesty, as far as the minister knows, Master Lin is a little skilled in medicine, and I implore Your Majesty to let Master Lin diagnose and treat one or two, and the ministers and others can rest assured." ”

Lin Yanchao scolded from the bottom of his heart, your mother! Actually sell teammates!

Zhang Wei also immediately said: "Your Majesty, Master Lin's medical skills are superb, the last time the minister was unwell, Master Lin had a little consultation, prescribed a prescription, and immediately took medicine to get rid of the disease." I beg Your Majesty to let Master Lin heal. ”

After Zhang Wei finished speaking, he also took a back seat, and Zhu Geng lowered his head as if nothing had happened.

Lin Yanchao said in his heart when he heard this, he was calculated by these two old foxes, and the Son of Heaven covered a curtain, he just didn't want to see you ministers, Wang Xijue was eager to find out the situation, but he was pushed out and forcibly met, so it was not a taboo for the Son of Heaven.

If he offended the Son of Heaven on this occasion, Lin Yanchao could really consider going to the Tai Hospital to get an errand, and Lin Sanyuan could be renamed Lin Shenyi.

Lin Yanchao said at the moment: "Your Majesty, the minister is a medical skill, and he is slightly better, if His Majesty allows it, the minister can diagnose the pulse." ”

Since you tout my superb medical skills, then I have no choice but to use the long-lost 'Hanging Silk Diagnosis Pulse' in the martial arts.

Zhu Geng, Zhang Wei looked at Lin Yanchao at the same time, and said with his eyes, you are ruthless!

Lin Yanchao turned a blind eye to the eyes of the two, and instead said to the eunuch on the side: "What are you doing in a daze?" Don't bring a piece of cotton silk yet! ”

When the eunuch heard this, he looked at Lin Yanchao with a confused expression.

At this time, after listening to the gauze curtain, there was a long laugh from the son of heaven.

After laughing, he listened to the words of the Son of Heaven: "Let the Qing family retreat, Mr. Shen and Lin Qing stay!" ”