The disaster of Hongzhi's three years finally came to light, and this one was not a natural disaster, but a man-made disaster.

The imperial physician of the Tai Hospital used his knowledge and identity to not only carry the smallpox virus into the palace, but also instigated the epidemic in the palace, with the intention of infecting Zhu Youzhi with smallpox.

Although smallpox infection cannot make people die 100%, there is a great risk of death after all, so the crime of killing the king is enough to kill the nine clans.

Liu Jin saw that Imperial Physician Cui looked hesitant, and immediately asked in a deep voice: "Imperial Physician Cui, are you still not as truthful as recruiting?" ”

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty...... The minister did not throw pox in the prescription, let alone plot to kill His Majesty, please be careful! After several trade-offs, Imperial Physician Cui chose to deny it.

Liu Jin saw that Imperial Doctor Cui was quibbling, and immediately said angrily: "You have clearly recruited it just now, and now the medicine jar is still here, do you still want to deny it?" ”

"Father-in-law Liu, just now I said that soybean liquid is added to the prescription, which is a medicinal material in the prescription! Liquid beans are the essence of soybeans, which has a clear effect on people's eyes, what is wrong with this move? Doctor Cui's mind was running quickly, and he immediately made reasonable excuses for his actions.

Zhu Youzhu thought that the matter could be revealed, but he didn't expect Imperial Doctor Cui to deny it in public, and immediately knew that this person did not intend to confide in him.

Judging from Imperial Physician Cui's reaction, Imperial Physician Cui not only wants to shield the mastermind behind the scenes, but also intends to retreat from this matter, and things are developing in an absurd direction.

Liu Jin knew that Imperial Physician Cui was talking nonsense, so he was so angry that he pointed to the black medicine jar and said, "Since this is the case, then you can drink this pot of decoction, and the miscellaneous family will see if you will be infected with smallpox!" ”

"Why don't you dare! Please also ask your father-in-law to bring the medicine over, I will prove my innocence! Imperial Physician Cui took a deep breath and said as if he was looking at death.

Liu Jin snorted coldly, seeing that Imperial Doctor Cui refused to take the initiative to confess, and was even more bent on seeking death, even when he was ready to pour out the decoction containing pox liquid.

It's just that when he was about to pour the potion, he suddenly had a stirring spirit all over his body, and he turned his head in horror to look at the emperor who was eyeing him.

If Zhu Youzhu didn't understand Liu Jin's temperament, he would have suspected that Liu Jin was an accomplice of Imperial Physician Cui at this moment, so he turned his head to look at Imperial Physician Cui who was full of anticipation and said, "You naturally dare to drink it, and you even want to drink it all away!" ”

"Minister...... I don't know what Your Majesty means by this! Imperial Physician Cui chuckled in his heart, but continued to pretend to be confused.

Hey?

Song Cheng had been silently observing from the side, although he didn't understand why the emperor stopped Liu Jin's behavior, but he faintly felt that something else must have happened.

Zhu Youzhu seemed to see through everything: "According to the ancient royal records, anyone who is infected with smallpox will not be infected again." If you have brought pox liquid into the palace many times, you must have already contracted smallpox, and this medicine will not cause smallpox in your abdomen, but you can take the opportunity to destroy the evidence of the crime! ”

Yes?

Liu Jin learned that there was still this knowledge, and he had almost fallen into the Tao of Imperial Doctor Cui just now, so he couldn't help but swallow and spit secretly.

"Minister...... The minister did contract smallpox, but he didn't hear about smallpox, so he didn't commit any more crimes, and he didn't have the idea of murdering His Majesty, so please let Your Majesty find out! Imperial Physician Cui realized that the emperor in front of him was not very human, but he continued to defend himself.

"Your Majesty, I don't know which ancient book records it, can this matter be relied on?" Song Cheng is a more serious character, even if he asks seriously.

Zhu Youzhu naturally can't say that this conclusion comes from later generations, and directly puts on the majesty of the emperor: "This matter is naturally true, as for which ancient book, you don't need to get to the bottom of it!" After a pause, his gaze fell back on Imperial Doctor Cui: "Imperial Doctor Cui, you probably thought about something wrong!" Now that things don't allow you to quibble, are you going to be razed by the three tribes? Or did you obediently confess to the mastermind behind the murder of me? ”

It is said that Doctor Cui's remarks do not have substantive evidence of guilt. If you want to convict Imperial Doctor Cui, someone needs to try the disease, but this behavior not only exacerbates the epidemic in the palace, but also is likely to kill someone because of it.

He has never been a pedantic person, and now that the truth of the matter is almost in front of him, he naturally will not be so real as to let people try the truth of the decoction.

"Your Majesty, you have been wronged! The decoction is just soybean liquid with soybeans, not smallpox liquid! Imperial Physician Cui felt Zhu Youji's killing intent, but he still insisted on clearing his own way.

Zhu Youzhu knew that the other party thought he was a benevolent and pedantic emperor, so he immediately said with a calm face: "I have given you a chance!" In that case, then Hugh blames me for being ruthless! Someone came, put Imperial Doctor Cui on death row, and punished him for nine ......"

"Your Majesty, by all means!" Song Cheng suddenly stood up and stopped him seriously.

Zhu Youji's face sank, and he said very unhappily: "Song Fuyin, do you think that I have wronged Imperial Doctor Cui?" ”

Not to mention that all kinds of evidence have pointed to Imperial Doctor Cui, and now Imperial Doctor Cui wants to contract himself with smallpox, and now he still refuses to confess the mastermind behind the scenes, what reason do he have to spare him?

"Your Majesty, the minister is not interceding for Imperial Doctor Cui, but before the matter is clear, the verdict will be made when the investigation is clear!" Song Cheng's eyes were clear, and he explained seriously.

Zhu Youzhu found that Song Cheng was too particular about evidence, but he took a deep breath and said: "Song Fuyin, do you know that if you really want to try this medicine, the person who tested the medicine is likely to be infected with smallpox and die, do you want me to kill innocent people?" ”

"Your Majesty, the minister knows that His Majesty is worried, but there is no real evidence to kill the nine clans of Imperial Doctor Cui, this matter damages Your Majesty's prestige, and it is not in line with the minister's criminal law. The minister's life is great, and he will not die if he falls into a dry well, so he is willing to try this medicine! If the minister is infected with smallpox, it is the Cui Taiyi who wipes the king, and he should punish the nine clans! Song Cheng's eyes were firm, and he looked serious.

This......

Liu Jin couldn't help but be dumbfounded when he saw that Song Cheng wanted to test the medicine himself.

I used to think that this Shuntian Mansion Yin was a black-faced weirdo, but he was indeed a good official of criminal investigation, and it turned out that he had an extraordinary spirit.

Zhu Youzhu also didn't expect Song Cheng to have such a big spirit, and asked quietly: "Song Qing, do you really want to test the medicine?" ”

"I hope Your Majesty will be fulfilled!" Song Cheng's gaze was firm, and he seemed to give up his hand fearlessly.

Doctor Cui's forehead was oozing with sweat, and he found that his cleverness had not worked at all, and a madman had popped out here. It is said that Song Cheng is a rare smart person in the Ming Dynasty, but in his own opinion, he is clearly a madman.

As if he had reacquainted himself with this black-faced young man, Zhu Youzhu asked very seriously: "Do you think it's worth taking such a huge risk for this matter?" ”

It is absolutely impossible for you to take such a big risk by pushing yourself and others. Even if he is lucky not to die, it is likely to be dyed with a pockmarked face, but it is an unacceptable result for ordinary people.

"The justice of the law is the wish of the minister all his life, please fulfill it Your Majesty!" Song Cheng didn't flinch, and said with a serious face.

Liu Jin could see that Song Cheng was not selling his reputation and reputation, and he secretly admired it in his heart.

Zhu Youzhu noticed Imperial Doctor Cui with wandering eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Imperial Doctor Cui! ”

"The minister is here!" Imperial Physician Cui responded immediately.

Zhu Youzhu looked at Imperial Doctor Cui's eyes, and warned very seriously: "Once Song Mansion Yin tests the poison, no one in your nine clans will be spared, but think clearly!" ”

"Minister...... The minister is not guilty! Imperial Doctor Cui hesitated for a while, but still said stiffly.

So far, this black medicine jar has become the key to the case, and it is also related to the lives of the nine clans of Imperial Doctor Cui.

Zhu Youzhu gave Liu Jin a look, and immediately ordered: "Since this is the case, then try it!" ”

For fear of being infected, the little eunuch who was beckoned put on a mask and gloves, first took the black medicine jar outside, and then carefully poured a bowl.

The decoction is showing an ordinary dark brown color, but it is difficult to tell whether it is poisonous or not, and it is impossible to distinguish whether there is acne liquid in it by the naked eye.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Song Cheng took the medicine bowl, just one meal, and drank the medicine bowl in one gulp.

Imperial Physician Cui originally thought that Song Cheng was just talking, but now when he saw that Song Cheng really drank it, his body suddenly trembled, but he suddenly begged for mercy: "Your Majesty, the minister is willing to recruit, the minister is instructed by others, and please be extrajudicial to be merciful!" ”

This......

Liu Jin saw Imperial Doctor Cui's reaction, but looked at Song Cheng sympathetically.

Song Cheng was about to put down the empty bowl in his hand, and he was suddenly dumbfounded, this thing seemed to be playing with himself on purpose.

Recruited?

Zhu Youzhi found that his mentality had changed subtly, he used to try his best to pursue the truth, but now he is also able to contact and kill slowly.

If Imperial Physician Cui recruited the mastermind behind the scenes, then according to the prior agreement, it would really be difficult to punish the Nine Clans.

When night falls, the West Garden is lit up.

Due to the epidemic, the Forbidden City is now quiet, but the eastern area of the West Garden has become the most important place for the emperor and his concubines.

In the past, there was a door between the palace and the concubines, but tonight the door was pushed open.

An eighteen-year-old woman walked over alone, wearing a scarf on her face due to the needs of epidemic prevention, and walked to the emperor's bedroom in style.

Zhu Youzhi has a strange habit, even if he is in the West Garden now, he does not choose to work in the Heart Cultivation Hall at night, but chooses to deal with intelligence from all over the country in the dormitory.

Although the undercurrent in the capital is surging, he is also always paying attention to the movements of the surrounding countries, and the Mongolian side has planned to conquer the Ministry of Grakli at the beginning of spring.

Despite the heavy losses suffered by the cold snap in winter, foreign conquest has always been the best way to divert contradictions, and the Mandu Sea side has always wanted to solve the problem of the Khkeli Department to complete the unification of the Tatar Tribe.

After Zhu Youzhu learned of Manduhai's plan, he immediately gave instructions: "The border army has less meat, and it is a helpless move to use the old blade to exchange soldiers for cattle and sheep, and there is no way to pursue it!" ”

"Why is Your Majesty laughing?" A burst of aroma came to my nose, and a heavenly sound came to my ears.

Zhu Youzhu was in a good mood at the moment, looking up at the beautiful woman who appeared in front of him, and suddenly had a feeling of heartbeat.

Yang Zisu is eighteen years old, different from Han Youying, who has long legs, her figure is plump and round, which is the ceiling of the slightly fat world, and her beautiful eyes are a little charming.

But I don't know if it's deliberate, or just out of the need for epidemic prevention, that delicate face wearing a scarf looks more and more attractive.

Maybe he hadn't touched a woman for a while, or the woman in front of him was too tempting, so Zhu Youzhu had an urge to go back on his word, and he would talk about this woman first.

"Your Majesty, the concubine is rude!" Yang Zisu felt Zhu Youji's hot gaze, and hung her head shyly.

Zhu Youzhu took a deep breath to calm his mood, and said with a slight smile: "It's okay!" What is the effect of the trial on the acne cure I gave you today? ”

Although he had the theoretical basis of later generations, in order to prevent accidents, he did not rush to act as the first guinea pig, but decided to hand it over to the palace people in the palace to try.

Originally, the most suitable person to do the experiment was the imperial doctor, but after the matter of Imperial Doctor Cui, he was disappointed in the Tai Hospital, so he handed over the matter to his own woman.

Fortunately, he has not treated any woman badly, and this Shurong takes good care of her, and even expects her to use medicine to continue the heir for herself.

"The concubines passed the test of the four people, as recorded in the cure for pox, they had a body heat, but the fever had just subsided. Whether the four of them can resist smallpox or not, I am afraid that they will have to be sent to the side of smallpox patients to verify! When Yang Zisu talked about smallpox, he seemed very serious.

Zhu Youzhi learned of this situation, but he knew that the experiment was successful.

The so-called pox is essentially a cowpox. Cowpox can kill cows, but it is harmless to humans, although people who quickly become infected with cowpox will develop a fever.

The length of fever varies from person to person, but when the fever passes, antibodies are produced, so that smallpox can be feared.

Zhu Youzhu nodded with great satisfaction, and praised him seriously: "Shurong, I have worked hard for you this time!" Both I and the people of the world need to prove this cure for pox as soon as possible, so you must do your best. ”

"The concubine must live up to His Majesty's expectations! Your Majesty, the concubines dare not hide something! Yang Zisu said seriously, and then looked serious.

Zhu Youzhu was slightly stunned, and said in confusion: "What's the matter?" ”

"Just in case, the concubine planted pox, and the fever has subsided!" Yang Zisu looked at Zhu Youzhu seriously, looking very sincere.

Zhu Youzhu couldn't help but be slightly stunned, looked up and down at the woman in front of him and said, "You planted it?" Where is it planted? ”

"Your Majesty, here!" Yang Zisu unbuttoned her coat and pulled open her clothes to expose her shoulders, and there was a small red wound on her sexy collarbone, which was the mark of a pox.

When Zhu Youzhu saw the familiar mark, he couldn't help but feel relieved, knowing that this woman had successfully planted pox, and she was no longer afraid of smallpox.

As for her body, not only is it very safe, but she also has the cowpox she needs.

"Your Majesty?"

"You stay tonight!"

"Your Majesty, is this inappropriate?"

"I'll help you plant beans again today, and you'll help me plant pox tomorrow!"

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For the current palace, especially for Zhu Youji, the most important thing is pox. It's just that on the eve of planting pox, some people seem unwilling and choose to continue sowing seeds in the coming spring.

(End of chapter)