Chapter 19
"Your Majesty!" In the main hall, someone else mustered up the courage and prepared to step into the space full of majesty and pressure, wanting to give advice. The sunlight shines through the carved window lattice and dapples on the gold bricks of the main hall, but it seems unable to dispel the heavy atmosphere.
Emperor Li Shimin gently waved his wide sleeves. The sleeves were as elegant as flowing clouds, but they carried unquestionable power. His brows furrowed slightly, with obvious displeasure on his face. Those deep eyes seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts: "No need to say any more, I have made up my mind." His voice was low and powerful, and every word was hammered out. In the hearts of everyone present.
Queen Changsun’s condition has reached an extreme level. She, the woman who always warmed the entire palace with her gentle smile and kind eyes, was now lying on the hospital bed, with the fire of life flickering. Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, we must try our best to fight for it. This is the aspiration of everyone.
Especially when I heard that Li Qing’s singer has a magical elixir that can bring the dead back to life. Although no one knows whether it works or not, just hearing the name makes people tremble and feel that it is extraordinary. This pill seemed to be the only life-saving straw in everyone's mind.
And Li Qingge, this seemingly cynical girl on weekdays, was full of confidence at the moment, with a firm light shining in her eyes, as if to say that her elixir was really miraculous and worth a try.
Every one of the civil and military officials in the hall stared with surprise. Some shook their heads and sighed, and some turned pale with fear. They were not only worried about the queen's condition, but also worried about whether something might go wrong with Li Qingge's trip. After all, this is a matter of life and death for the queen. If something goes wrong, the consequences will be disastrous.
But Li Qingge had already followed the little eunuch Xiao Yuanzi to the inner palace with rapid strides. Her steps were firm, and every step seemed so decisive. There was only one thought in her heart, and that was to save Queen Changsun, the woman who was as warm as the spring breeze in her heart.
As soon as he entered the queen's palace, a strong smell of medicine hit his nostrils. It was the smell of the edge of life and death, which made people's hearts tighten. Taizong's children were all kneeling outside the door, faint sounds of crying could be heard, and their faces were full of worry and grief.
The imperial doctors in the palace were very busy, some frowned, some discussed in low voices, and in the end they all shook their heads helplessly, their faces getting heavier and heavier. Queen Changsun's illness is really at the end of her rope, and it could happen at any time...
The entire inner palace was enveloped in an atmosphere of sadness, and everyone felt terribly uncomfortable. Queen, she is famous for being virtuous and virtuous. She is always so amiable, gentle and generous to the people in the inner palace. She is like the warm wind in spring, blowing away the coldness of winter and bringing life and hope.
It is precisely because of the queen that the inner palace is so peaceful and harmonious, full of laughter and laughter. But now, is all this going to change? Thinking of this, everyone's hearts clenched, as if they could feel the pain of impending loss.
"How could such a good person like Queen Changsun suffer such a crime?" A palace maid cried in a low voice.
"Maybe he is jealous of Yingcai..." Another eunuch replied with a sigh.
"No! The queen is so kind, she will definitely be able to survive this ordeal and recover!" A young guard said firmly.
"I hope so... But looking at the expressions of the doctors, you can tell..." An old lady shook her head helplessly.
Everyone was talking to each other, and sadness filled the air, as if even the air had become heavy.
Just when everyone was immersed in grief, Li Qingge appeared. She was wearing simple clothes, but she couldn't hide her otherworldly aura. Her eyes are as clear as water, but they hide deep wisdom and determination.
“Huh?” Seeing the scene in front of him, Li Qingge couldn’t help but frown. There were mixed feelings in her heart, including worries about the queen's condition and worries about the challenges she was about to face.
Before traveling through time, she had heard of the Queen's reputation. Later, we had several contacts, and I became even more convinced that the records in the history books were not false. The queen is really a good person! She is always so gentle and kind, full of care and tolerance for everyone.
Originally, she was reluctant to use the precious soul-reviving pill, but seeing the current situation, she became even more determined to use it. She secretly told herself: "Queen Changsun, no one in the world wants you to leave, and I, Li Qingge, will naturally follow the people's wishes. Don't worry! As long as I am here, no one can try to take away your life. I will definitely let you Return to health and be even better than before!"
Li Qingge took a deep breath and secretly clenched his fists. There was a determined expression on her face, as if she was ready to face any challenge.
But there was a knot in her heart that she couldn't get rid of - the reward condition of the Wuwei lying flat system was that she should keep a low profile and not be the center of attention. But this time, once the Soul Pill is released, will she become famous in the medical field? At that time, those doctors will have to treat her as a god, and they will not be able to hide from her reputation as a genius.
Then how can she lie down? She doesn't want to be the center of attention, she just wants to live her life normally.
So, the key is to cure the queen's illness without making it obvious. It not only solves the queen's crisis, but also prevents herself from being too pushy. In this world, everyone wants to pursue fame and fortune, but there is a girl like this who is racking her brains to stay mediocre!
But then again, this mediocrity is only superficial. After Li Qingge thought for a while, his eyes lit up and the corners of his mouth curled up, and he came up with a good idea. She decided to use her medical skills and wisdom to quietly cure the queen's illness, making everyone marvel at her talent without knowing the truth behind it.
Thinking of this, she no longer hesitated and followed Xiao Yuanzi into the palace...
"General Cheng? Why are you here? The harem is a forbidden area, why are you Can you just come in?" When one of Taizong's children saw someone trying to enter the palace, his expression immediately changed and he yelled. They are so upset right now, how can they care about the rules?
"Now is not the time to pay attention to these things, please get out of the way!" came a rough voice, it was General Cheng. He looked anxious, as if he had something important to do.
"Calm down, everyone, this is what the emperor meant." Xiaoyuanzi explained hurriedly. As he spoke, he tried to calm everyone down.
"Father? Why did he summon this person?" someone asked in confusion. The queen is so ill and the doctors can't do anything. Why did the father suddenly think of summoning a general? Isn’t this nonsense!
"This... this slave doesn't know..." Xiaoyuanzi smiled awkwardly and lowered his head. He really didn't know the emperor's intention, but since the emperor said so, he didn't dare to disobey.
"Everyone, I know you are all worried about the Queen's condition, but please believe me, my father asked me to come here just to treat the Queen. Please get out of the way!" Li Qingge frowned, said impatiently. She saves people like putting out fire. If she delays any longer, the queen's condition will really worsen! Why are these people still entangled here? It’s really annoying!
Actually, she was complaining in her heart: "Actually, I don't want to come either. It was my father who was so confused that he brought me here. But it's the Queen's luck. I happen to have a soul that has returned to me. Dan can save her life, but that doesn't mean it can be saved. Save me, if I miss the best opportunity, even if I have the soul-reviving pill, I won’t be able to save myself! So, you’d better get out of the way quickly, don’t delay my business!”
Listen! When Li Qingge heard this, everyone was stunned for a moment, and then looked at each other with questions on their heads. Why would the father let this dandy come to treat the queen? This is not a joke! This Li Qingge usually only knows how to eat, drink, have fun and do nothing, how can he cure diseases? Could it be that my father was delirious because he was too sad?
However, no matter how much doubts and dissatisfaction they had in their hearts, they could only helplessly get out of the way at this moment. Because this is the emperor's wish and they dare not disobey. They could only watch Li Qingge walk into the palace, praying silently in their hearts, hoping that she could really save the queen...
Although everyone was muttering in their hearts, who dared to disobey the emperor's order? ? Even Taizong's own son had to step aside obediently to make way for the intruder. The sunlight slanted down from the high eaves of the palace, lengthening everyone's shadow, like a silent protest, but they had to obey this invisible authority.
At that time, everyone's eyes were like searchlights, staring directly at Li Qingge. Their eyes were full of doubts and speculations, as if she was here to cheat him into eating and drinking. Li Qingge wore plain clothes and walked lightly, as if he was stepping on the clouds with every step. She was actually muttering in her heart: "These people have bad eyesight. If I really helped Queen Changsun cure her illness, I am afraid that my credit will be taken away by them. Then why don't you worry about me?" She said softly Sighing, I thought: "Taizong, Taizong, you are trying to trick me! These people will be big bosses in the future. If I offend them, in the future, Why are you hanging around in this palace?" However, after thinking about it, she straightened her back again, and a look of determination flashed in her eyes: "What are you afraid of? Come on, who is afraid of who? Even though I, Li Qingge, am a woman, You are not a soft persimmon that can be manipulated by others.”
Li Qingge felt as bitter as eating Coptis chinensis. She originally wanted to help Empress Changsun, but she didn't appreciate it, and she still had to suffer the consequences. But as soon as he stepped into the inner room, most of the aggrieved feeling disappeared. When she saw it, Empress Changsun's brows were furrowed and her face looked ugly. She was obviously seriously ill. In this room, gold, silver and jewels were piled up like a hill. They were so glittering and jewel-like that one could tell at a glance that Taizong truly loved Empress Changsun. Looking at the bed again, Queen Changsun's face was as pale as paper, but her forehead and cheeks were as red as burning clouds, obviously she had a high fever.
“This fever is so high that people who don’t know how to treat it will know the danger at a glance.” Li Qingge frowned, feeling anxious in his heart. Although she was not a doctor, she could still tell that Empress Changsun was dying, and she was just one breath away from going to see the King of Hell. When she thought of this, she was afraid that the soul pill would not work. When the time came, Queen Changsun left, she would feel so uncomfortable. After all, she is also a kind-hearted woman who does not want to see others suffer.
She calmed down, took a deep breath, and said silently in her heart: "System, give me power!" Then, she took out the soul-reviving pill from the system. I saw a soft light flash, and the soul-reviving pill appeared in her palm. The vitality felt like it could come back to life. Empress Changsun was in a coma, as if she had been pulled by some magical force, and her eyelids slowly opened.
"General Cheng? What is this?" Queen Changsun looked surprised, her eyes widened. As soon as the light from the Soul Pill shone, she felt like something warm was flowing in her body, and her pain and fatigue seemed to be relieved a lot. She struggled to sit up, but was held down gently by Li Qingge.
"Queen...Actually, I am not General Cheng, I am Li Qingge." Li Qingge was stunned for a moment, feeling confused. She originally thought of doing it secretly, but this time when the soul pill came out, everything was revealed. How can I keep a low profile from now on? She smiled helplessly, thinking: "It's better now, I'm afraid my peaceful life will be broken."
"Hey, this pill is not an ordinary product, Queen Changsun glanced at it You can tell." Li Qingge was so anxious that she wanted to find some excuse to fool her, but seeing how kind Empress Changsun was, she couldn't bear to lie to her. So, she gritted her teeth and told the truth: "Queen, this is the soul-reviving pill. It may be able to cure your illness. But I don't dare to guarantee it, so I can only give it a try."
" If this elixir is really effective, I hope the queen can promise me something." Li Qingge lowered his head in a respectful manner. There was a hint of pleading in her voice, and she clearly cared about this matter.
"Go ahead." Queen Changsun came back to her senses and nodded, as if she had seen her difficulty. Her eyes were full of tenderness and encouragement, which made Li Qingge feel a little warm.
"If word of this elixir spreads, it will definitely cause big trouble. I hope the queen can keep it a secret for me." Li Qingge hurriedly expressed his worries. What if the soul pill is known to others this time? By then, the whole world will be in shock, and all kinds of monsters and monsters will come to trouble her. Not to mention Taizong, if he insists on the formula of this elixir and then makes it public, her dream of doing nothing will be completely ruined.
"Okay, I promise you." Empress Changsun smiled and nodded, but there was still a trace of doubt on her face, "However, I don't understand, why do you want to be so low-key? This pill is so It's magical. If you present it to the emperor, you will definitely get a big reward."
She has seen many intrigues and fights for fame and fortune in the court, but this is the first time she has seen someone like Li Qingge who is indifferent to fame and fortune. . Generally speaking, when something good like this appears, everyone has to rush to be famous, but this guy did it in the opposite direction. How rare!
Empress Changsun praised her for being indifferent to fame and fortune, but how did she know that Li Qingge’s heart was as high as the sky? She doesn't care about fame and fortune at all. She has a lot of good things given by the Wuwei lying flat system, such as soul-reviving pills, Tiangong soil... these are all artifacts that can change the world! Compared with these, what is worldly fame and fortune?
"I am grateful for the emperor's great kindness. And there is only one soul-reviving pill..." Li Qingge smiled bitterly. She didn't want to deceive this motherly queen. There was a trace of helplessness and determination in her eyes, and she had obviously made a decision. She knows that this road is not easy to take, but she has chosen it and will keep walking. No matter what the future holds, she will stick to her true heart and remain unmoved by fame and fortune.
"Just this one? Are you really going to give it to me?" Empress Changsun was surprised, and a look of gratitude quickly appeared on her face. Her gentle eyes seemed to be sparkling with tears, and she secretly praised her in her heart. This girl had such an ulterior motive that she could come up with such a way to save her.
"Queen Changsun, you are unparalleled in benevolence and virtue, so you should naturally live a long life. Who else is qualified to enjoy this soul pill except you?" Li Qingge said firmly without a trace of hesitation, her eyes were firm. And sincerity seems to be able to penetrate people's hearts.
If others heard this, they would probably laugh at him for flattering him, but these were really words from Li Qingge’s heart. Emperor Taizong was indispensable for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, but the contribution of Empress Changsun must not be ignored. Without her, the prosperous Tang Dynasty would be greatly reduced and lose a lot of warmth and harmony.
"Li Qingge, I thought you were not good at words, but I didn't expect you to speak so easily today." Empress Changsun covered her mouth and chuckled, with a bit of surprise and joy in her voice. She thought the child was quite cute. It comforted her to be able to say these words in such a tense moment.
"What I said is true." Qing Ge's cheeks turned slightly red, adding a bit of shyness. After all, what she just said was indeed a bit flattering, but every word she said came from the heart.
"Queen, please take it." Although Qing Ge was deeply reluctant to part with the Soul Pill, he didn't care at all at this moment. He held the pill in both hands and sent it to the Queen respectfully. Her eyes sparkled with anticipation and determination.
"I'm weak, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold this elixir, otherwise..." Queen Changsun's cheeks suddenly turned red and she seemed a little embarrassed. After all, this was the depths of the inner palace, and she had never been alone with a man other than Taizong. Although she didn't feel embarrassed, it was still a bit unspeakable to let a man who was not Taizong give her medicine.
"Queen, I'm offended." Li Qingge didn't think much, stepped forward quickly, gently picked up the elixir with two fingers, and brought it to the queen's lips. In that era, they did not have much protection between men and women, only respect and cherishment of life.
"You took the trouble." The queen opened her red lips lightly and felt the heat of the elixir melting in her mouth and then spreading throughout her body. After a while, her eyes widened and she was amazed. The fatigue and pain disappeared instantly, replaced by full energy, as if she had been reborn.
It turns out that the beauty of this soul pill is that it can cleanse the marrow and bones, drive away evil spirits and cure diseases, and give people a new lease of life. From taking the medicine to seeing results, it only takes a blink of an eye, which is really miraculous. The queen felt the heat gradually dissipate, and the vitality surged vigorously in her body. She seemed to be back to her youth again, at least ten years younger.
"It feels like I have experienced a life and death and returned to the human world again. This elixir is really a divine thing!" The queen struggled to sit up and sighed, stroking her face. Her cheeks gradually returned to rosy, her eyes became bright and energetic, and she looked full of energy. What's even more amazing is that her skin has become smooth and delicate, exuding a youthful atmosphere.
Li Qingge was also surprised. She saw the queen had changed so much, and she couldn't help but secretly admire the magic of the Soul-Reviving Pill. She thought to herself: [Oh! Is the soul pill so magical this time? Not only can it cure diseases and exorcise evil spirits, but it can also rejuvenate people? The queen looks even more beautiful now! 】
Looking at the queen's flowery smile and bright eyes, she couldn't help but feel a warm current in her heart. [This is simply what the queen looked like when she was eighteen or nineteen years old. She was definitely the most beautiful woman in the Tang Dynasty! ] She admired secretly in her heart. However, after Li Qingge watched for a while, he suddenly realized that it was not appropriate to stare at others like this, and immediately looked away with a blushing face. She reminded herself that the beauty in front of her was the wife of Emperor Taizong, and she couldn't have any inappropriate thoughts. If Taizong knew about it, he would definitely be furious.
"General Cheng...oh no, Li Qingge, I will never forget your life-saving grace." The queen smiled with tears in her heart, filled with gratitude. She thought she was about to say goodbye to Taizong forever, but she didn't expect to receive Qing Ge's help at the critical moment of life and death.
"The Queen is serious, your recovery is a blessing to the Tang Dynasty." Li Qingge said sincerely. Her heart was filled with joy and satisfaction, because she knew that she had done it and she had successfully rescued Queen Changsun.
"But..." the queen changed the topic and was about to say something else when she saw Qing Ge smiled slightly and interrupted her, "Queen, don't forget our previous agreement! I hope you can help I put on a good show.”
“A good show?” The queen was stunned for a moment, then smiled and nodded. She knew that this girl wanted to keep a low profile, so she was willing to make it happen.
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A moment later, in the main hall, Taizong and his ministers were anxious, and their whispers were full of doubts and worries. Sunlight shines on the hall through the carved window lattice, but it cannot dispel the heavy atmosphere.
"Your Majesty looks very nervous and seems to have placed all his hopes on Li Qingge. If he fails..." a minister whispered, his brows furrowed and his eyes full of worry.
"Although His Majesty said not to pursue the case, if it really fails, the consequences will be disastrous." Another minister said, his voice was trembling, and he obviously had no support for Li Qingge's medical skills. Too much hope.
"Lao Cheng's son is fooling around! I'm afraid his reputation will be ruined in his hands." An old minister shook his head and sighed, his eyes full of disappointment and regret.
"How can he be a master of medicine? He definitely has no medical skills. I'm afraid he will anger Long Yan if he acts like this." Another minister echoed, his voice full of dissatisfaction and reproach.
Taizong frowned slightly as he looked at the discussion among the ministers. Although he had confidence in Qing Ge, he could not help but feel uneasy at the moment. His fingers clenched the armrests of the dragon chair, as if to draw strength from them.
"Can he really succeed?" Taizong muttered to himself, "The queen's condition is so serious that the doctors are helpless. Can this elixir really work?"
" Is there any elixir in the world? I'm afraid he is exaggerating. "Although Taizong thought so, he still prayed silently, "I hope God will show mercy and let the queen recover. If my wish can be realized, I will worship her day and night and be grateful."
At this time, Li Qingge's voice rang out. She followed Xiaoyuanzi into the main hall and knelt down again. Her clothes were a little messy and her hair was slightly disheveled, but her eyes were extremely determined.
"Your Majesty... I am ignorant and there is really no good way to treat the Queen's illness." Li Qingge sighed and said. As soon as these words came out, it was like a bolt from the blue. Taizong was so shocked that he took a few steps back and sat back on the dragon chair again.
In an instant, the entire hall focused on Li Qingge. The ministers looked at each other and started talking. Some shook their heads and sighed, and some looked angry, as if they wanted to accuse Li Qingge.
However, at this moment, a gentle but firm voice sounded: "Your Majesty, you misunderstood. Li Qingge has not failed, she has successfully cured my disease."
Empress Changsun slowly walked into the hall, her face glowing with youthfulness, and her eyes sparkling with life. She walked to Li Qingge and gently helped her up.
"Queen, you...are you really well?" Taizong looked at Queen Changsun in shock, as if he couldn't believe his eyes.
"Yes, Your Majesty. I have fully recovered." Empress Changsun said with a smile, "Thanks to Li Qingge's Soul Resurrection Pill, I was able to regain my life."
The ministers looked at the changes in Queen Changsun and showed expressions of surprise and joy. They knew that this girl really did it, and she successfully rescued Queen Changsun.
Li Qingge bowed his head humbly, secretly glad that he had finally completed this arduous task. She knows that all this is because she has a firm heart and a heart that is willing to pay for others.
Oh, is it over now? Has my only hope been dashed? This means that Queen Changsun is really leaving me... At that moment, my heart felt like it was being pressed by a mountain, I couldn't breathe, and my chest was heaving up and down, as if there were stones weighing a thousand pounds blocked there. Tears, one after another, slowly slipped down, soaking my clothes and leaving mottled marks. Without Empress Changsun, I really don’t know how many stupid things she would have done. She is not only my queen, but also my mentor and helpful friend. The emotions between us are as deep as the sea and too complex for ordinary people to understand. She's gone, how can I survive? Who else can I talk to when I encounter a problem? When I am worried about the country and the people, who can use her gentle hands to soothe my fatigue?
Now my heart hurts like being cut by a knife, tears are pouring out like spring water, and I can’t care about anything else. I sat helplessly on the ground, holding my head in my hands, trying to relieve the pain in my heart. When the officials around him saw this scene, they also became sad. Some of them sobbed softly, and some shed tears silently. The whole palace was immersed in sadness.
However, at this moment, everyone was targeting Li Qingge. They accused her one after another, speaking fiercely, as if they wanted to pour out all their anger and disappointment on her.
"General Cheng, during the time you spent burning incense, did you really do your best to diagnose?" a minister asked, his eyes full of suspicion and dissatisfaction.
“Aren’t you kidding His Majesty?” Another minister also stood up, with obvious anger in his voice.
“This is the crime of deceiving the emperor!” Another minister added, his tone was full of majesty and inviolability.
"The whole country is sad for the queen. How dare you act nonsense at this time? What crime should you be punished for?" An older minister shouted sternly, his eyes seemed to be spitting out fire.
"Your father and I are close friends of life and death. What you did today is so ridiculous that I really can't stand it." A minister who had a relationship with Li Qingge's father also stood up. The tone was full of disappointment and pain.
"Kneel down quickly!" A radical minister ordered directly, and his voice resounded throughout the palace.
Even those who usually care about Li Qingge's future were furious when they saw this scene. They all shook their heads and sighed, feeling that Li Qingge had gone too far this time.
One stick of incense is enough time to travel to and from the inner palace, but how can a cure be so fast? This kid didn't even finish a pot of tea during the time he stayed in the inner palace. When seeing a doctor, you should not look, smell, ask, or feel, but make a careful diagnosis? How can one diagnose the condition so quickly? This kid is obviously deceiving you. Everyone was angry, and the atmosphere in the palace was so tense that it seemed like water could be squeezed out.
"My queen..." Li Shimin cried, the emperor's majesty was gone, and only sadness remained in his heart. The queen's illness was more important to him than anything else. Why is this guy hiding it? And why should we delve deeper? He was filled with doubts and confusion.
However, at this moment, Li Shimin forced out a smile and said to Li Qingge: "You have tried your best, I don't blame you. I am very relieved that you have this heart. I think. What reward do you want?" His tone was full of tolerance and appreciation.
【reward? I haven't done anything to help, so why are there rewards? 】 Li Qingge murmured in his heart. [Is it because you are too sad and confused? 】She shook her head and said, "I don't dare to accept the reward because I have no merit." She didn't know whether her guess was correct, she just felt that it was all a bit inexplicable.
What he didn't know was that Li Shimin actually knew that the queen had improved, so he wanted to reward him heavily. Li Shimin smiled and said to the attendant: "I am very satisfied if you have this heart. Rewards and punishments are clear, and I will do what I say. Go get a Pearl from the East China Sea and give it to General Cheng." His tone was full of determination. and beyond doubt.
The attendant was stunned, thinking he heard wrongly. He looked at Li Shimin doubtfully, as if he was confirming whether he heard the order correctly. However, Li Shimin just smiled and repeated the order: "Yes! Go get a Pearl from the East China Sea and give it to General Cheng." Although the attendant was confused, he quickly agreed and ran to get the pearl.
All the officials were stunned, suspecting that they heard wrongly. Can this be considered a reward? Could it be that Li Qingge is His Majesty's illegitimate son? Otherwise, why would you be so partial to him? Everyone was in a mess, but no one dared to speak. Li Shimin is so sad now, and if he is angered again, something might happen. They could only watch this scene happen silently, their hearts filled with doubts and confusion.
【Pearl of the East China Sea? Really reward me? 】 Li Qingge murmured in his heart. 【why is that? ] She looked at Li Shimin, trying to find the answer in his eyes. However, Li Shimin just looked at her with a smile, as if he was admiring her doubts and confusion. [Li Shimin, you are not the body of the Wuwei Lying System, are you? 】Li Qingge became even more confused. She felt as if she was trapped in a huge mystery and could not find the exit.
"Ding! System warning: This system comes from the void and was created by a higher civilization. Please do not make random guesses." The system's warning made Li Qingge even more confused. She didn't know why she heard the sound or where it came from. She could only silently accept the warning and try to return her attention to reality.
"There are only three pearls in the world. It emits strange light at night. It is the most precious treasure in the world." Li Shimin smiled and said to Li Qingge, "Why don't you accept it soon?" His tone was full of expectation. and appreciation.
“Is it a treasure?” Li Qingge’s eyes lit up and he looked at the pearl on the plate, which was dazzling with brilliance and filled with fairy spirit. She felt as if she was attracted by the pearl and couldn't look away. "How dare I not accept it?" She thanked her and accepted the pearl with a smile, and put it into her sleeve. I thought I would take it back and give it to my old father. He would be very happy.
When the officials saw this scene, they were so angry that they vomited blood. No one was calm anymore. This kid went into the palace and came back with desperate news. Instead of telling him, he got the pearl? What's the point? Did he cheat? Everyone was even more convinced that he was His Majesty's illegitimate son. If this is really the case, then Mr. Cheng’s head will be really green! Thinking of this, everyone felt chills on their backs. If this matter were to spread, given Cheng Gong's temper, he would probably be so angry that he would go straight to the sky.
“Look at how stingy you are. A pearl in the East China Sea, why do you take it so seriously?” Li Qingge was happy in her heart, but she didn’t show it at all on her face. The corners of her mouth twitched slightly. He raised his head with a cunning light in his eyes, as if he was watching a good show.
"Hey, how can the Pearl of the East China Sea compare to my soul-reviving pill? This pill is a priceless treasure, hard to find in the sky and hard to find on the earth. It can bring people back to life!" Li Qingge continued, with a bit of pride and pride in her voice. , as if the Soul Resurrection Pill was her child and her proudest masterpiece.
"I will exchange my Soul Pill for you for a pearl. I won't feel sorry for you. Why are you so reluctant to part with it?" Li Qingge was secretly amused in her heart, but her face remained calm, her eyes It's profound, as if it can penetrate people's hearts, but it also hides a bit of teasing.
In the main hall, the candlelight flickered, reflecting on everyone's face. Li Shimin's smile was a bit forced. He tried to pretend to be calm, but his gratitude still couldn't be hidden. Queen Changsun, the one who was dear to his heart, thought he would say goodbye forever, waiting to see her again in the underworld in the next life. Unexpectedly, Li Qing's singer had this magical elixir, and the queen was cured in the blink of an eye. It felt like a rebirth. Li Shimin was so excited and grateful that he didn't know how to express it.
"Oh, Your Majesty, I'm very scared. I didn't solve any big problem, but I let you give me such a precious thing. I really deserve it." Li Qingge pretended to be grateful on the surface, but in his heart But she muttered: "My soul pill this time is priceless, how can a bright pearl compare to it? Your Majesty is too stingy!" There was a hint of cunning in her eyes, as if she had seen through everything.
Suddenly, Li Qingge's heart skipped a beat: "Where did your majesty's grateful eyes come from? I was still pretending not to be cured, how could he know that the queen was cured?" Thinking of this, Li Qingge's heart It was spinning very fast. It was estimated that Li Shimin was too sad and his mind was a little confused, so he wanted to distract himself with other things. But this reward is not something that can be given casually!
Li Shimin felt like a mirror in his heart. He knew that the queen was well and was extremely happy. He looked at Li Qingge and saw that the girl didn't look happy at all, and she even showed a distressed expression from time to time. Li Shimin guessed that this kid must be feeling sorry for his soul-reviving pill. This elixir is so precious, how can a bright pearl be enough? I need to reward you with something more.
"Your Majesty! You must pay attention to rest!" When the ministers saw this posture, they became even more worried. Isn't it crazy to be so grateful despite receiving salary for nothing? They were all afraid that Li Shimin would stamp his feet again and give away everything. They all came forward to advise him, with a bit of anxiety and worry in their voices.
Li Shimin frowned and thought in his mind: "Li Qingge, with his reluctant look on his face, must be reluctant to part with his precious elixir. Come on, the pearl is not enough, so what should I reward him with?" "Thinking about it, Li Shimin smiled, with a bit of cunning and doting in his smile: "Ai Qing, Ah, although you have not made any great achievements, I see your loyalty. Mingzhu, it is indeed a bit light, so how about I give you a thousand acres of fertile land? "
This? As soon as the words came out, all the ministers were in a panic. They all whispered to each other and talked about it. This is not a reward, it is just nonsense! They looked at Li Qingge with a bit of jealousy and dissatisfaction, as if they deserved these thousand acres of fertile land.
Li Qingge was also stunned. She thought Li Shimin would reward her with some mundane things such as gold and silver, but she didn't expect that it would be thousands of acres of fertile land. She then thought that the soil in the palace might be able to test the effect of the new medicine, so she accepted it with a smile: "Your Majesty will grant you the land, and I will accept your orders." There was a bit of pride and cunning in her smile, as if she had already She saw the fertile land covered with the new medicine she was trying to grow.
An old minister next to him was so angry that he almost fainted. He covered his chest with his hands and his face was pale, as if he had been hit hard. He looked at Li Qingge with a bit of anger and dissatisfaction in his eyes, as if he deserved the thousand acres of fertile land but Li Qingge had taken it away. The officials were also in chaos. They were talking one after another, fearing that Li Shimin would be happy again and reward the entire world to Li Qingge.
Li Qingge felt a little unhappy: "You guys, what are you worrying about? Your Majesty gives you something, it is my blessing. A thousand acres of fertile land? That is not as valuable as the slightest bit of my soul-reviving pill. "I didn't say anything, but you got anxious first." There was a hint of dissatisfaction and ridicule in her eyes, as if she had seen through the hearts of these ministers.
When Wei Zheng saw this situation, his face darkened, and he quickly stepped forward to admonish: "Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty has laws. Rewards and punishments must be clear, and you can't mess around. Otherwise, if people's hearts are scattered, the country will be in danger!" " There was a bit of anxiety and worry in his voice, as if he had already seen the future where Datang would be in crisis because of Li Shimin's random rewards.
When Li Shimin heard this, his face became serious, yes, the laws of the Tang Dynasty cannot be messed with. He looked at Li Qingge with a hint of helplessness and apology in his eyes, as if to say: "My dear, I made such a decision in a moment of excitement." But the words had been spoken, how could he take them back?
At this moment, an excited voice came: "Your Majesty..." I saw a little eunuch hurriedly ran into the hall, with a bit of joy and excitement on his face, as if something had happened. Big good news to tell Li Shimin.
(End of this chapter)