Chapter 42: Prince, it’s time to take medicine (third update)
Zhao Shiqing didn't have time to grind her teeth with him, so she called Ling Bo and bought a bag of tea before leaving.
Back at Youxiyingmen, Zhao Shiqing called the nine people together for a small meeting.
After the meeting, the troops were divided into three groups and set off immediately.
Beijing, Prince Liang's Mansion.
"Your Majesty, it's time to take medicine."
The curtains in the room were hung low and smoked with sandalwood, but they still couldn't hide the medicinal smell that hit my face.
Several coughs came from the tent, and then a pale and thin hand stretched out, its bony fingers tapped the small table next to it: "Put it here."
"Your Majesty, my servant will serve you and take medicine."
There was another violent cough, heartbreaking, and it seemed that he was about to die in the next moment.
The coughing finally stopped, and the person in the tent said feebly: "No need to serve. You can go. Don't get over the illness."
"Oh? Is it because the Crown Prince dismissed all the people who were serving him because he was worried about his illness? The Crown Prince seems to have a good heart."
The person in the tent obviously didn't expect this new maid to be so unreasonable. He was stunned, and then suddenly got angry: "I said you don't need to serve, so you don't need to serve. Get out, get out!"
The next moment, he heard footsteps, but they were not footsteps going away, but getting closer and closer. Then, the tent was torn open from the outside, and the people inside were completely exposed.
The young man is fair and slender, the kind of white that rarely gets sunlight, with a sickly look between his brows.
"Be brave, get out, get out!" the young man roared, but his voice was not high, and it was obvious that he was holding back.
At this time, he also saw clearly the extremely bold maid in front of him.
She was fourteen or fifteen years old, and although she was dressed like a maid, the expression on her face was not as docile as maids were used to. On the contrary, her lips were slightly raised, and her smile was a bit free and uninhibited.
This is definitely not a smile that a maid who is burdened with all kinds of rules can have.
"Who are you?" the young man said in a deep voice.
Zhao Shiqing raised her eyebrows slightly, and the young man's tone seemed calm, but she felt guilty.
Yes, it's a guilty conscience.
This young man has a guilty conscience!
She sat down sideways by the bed without any scruples. If someone broke in now, they would be shocked. The prince was already very ill and was about to die, and yet there was a maid crawling onto the bed.
"What are you going to do?" The boy's voice was trembling. Are you really here to crawl into bed? But this girl really doesn't look like a maid.
Zhao Shiqing suddenly turned around and faced him squarely: "You don't know who I am, but I know that you are not the prince. Where is Zhao Tinghan, let him come out!"
"You are talking nonsense, I don't know what you are talking about." The young man shouted, his hands hidden under the brocade quilt clenched into fists.
Zhao Shiqing sneered: "Are you going to get up by yourself, or do you want me to lift you up and throw you out? If I guessed correctly, there is a secret passage under this bed. Did Zhao Tinghan go out to play?"
"Nonsense, it's nothing, my lord"
Before he could finish his words, Zhao Shiqing had already stood up and was about to take action: "I guess there are a lot of informants in this palace. Do you think I can keep Zhao Tinghan's secret secret if I throw you out of here? "Who are you?" the young man asked in a trembling voice.
Zhao Shiqing reached out and pulled out a jade Buddha tied with red thread from her collar: "There are two jade Buddhas in total. They were obtained from Wanfu Temple in the capital in the autumn five years ago.
By the way, although Wanfu Temple is in the capital, because the Supreme Emperor has enlightened himself, everyone in the government and the public has flocked to pay homage to the Supreme Lord. The front door of Wanfu Temple is deserted, and even the incense is gone, and the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are going hungry.
But since five years ago, Wanfu Temple suddenly became rich. Not only did it repair all the leaky roofs, it also rebuilt its golden body. When I heard that Prince Liang passed away, Wanfo Temple used its own money to perform extraordinary rituals for Prince Liang. As for the ferry, it seems that Wanfo Temple is quite grateful to repay the kindness. ”
From the moment he saw the jade Buddha, the young man's face changed. Every time Zhao Shiqing said something, his face became paler. At the end, he got up from the bed and said, "Excuse me, is the girl sent by the princess?" ”
Zhao Shiqing said angrily: "Yes, don't waste time. The people outside have been temporarily sent away, but they will be back in a while."
The young man wanted to say something, but he hesitated: "How can I trust you based on this alone?"
Zhao Shiqing asked: "Are you a wick or a lantern?"
The young man choked for a moment, but now he completely believed it: "The little one is Denghua."
Dengwick and Denghua are brothers. They followed Zhao Tinghan to Beijing. Five years ago, Zhao Tinghan wrote to Zhao Yunnuan, asking for their deed of betrayal. Later, the two were expelled from their homes and have disappeared since. The servants changed one batch after another, and even the long history changed. No one knew the names of the two brothers.
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The girl in front of him immediately said his name, and Denghua no longer had any doubts.
"Which sister is this girl?"
"I am Zhao Shiqing."
Denghua was stunned and was about to get out of bed and kowtow, but Zhao Shiqing stopped him.
"It turns out it's the second young lady. I'm a villain who can't see Taishan. Please forgive me, second young lady."
Zhao Shiqing looked outside. Through the window paper, she could only see the shadow of the trees not far away. The little boy who was standing guard did not come to report the news.
"Stop talking nonsense, where is my eldest brother?"
Denghua hurriedly said: "Back to the second lady, the Crown Prince is in Wanfu Temple. There is indeed a secret passage under this bed, which leads directly to the outside of the house. Every day, the Crown Prince will go to Wanfu Temple in the middle of the day, and will not come back until he is in the middle of the year. When the Crown Prince is not here, stay here The young one is lying here. If the second lady is not in a hurry, the prince will be back in another hour."
Zhao Shiqing nodded. Before leaving Liangdi, Zhao Yunnuan showed her all the letters sent by Zhao Tinghan in the past few years. She memorized the three types of handwriting that Zhao Tinghan commonly used. Among them were Zhao Tinghan's own handwriting and those of the palace officials. At the same time, she also saw the name Manpukuji Temple in the letter.
That time, Zhao Tinghan sent back two peace cards, two jade Buddhas and a Guanyin with the letter. He only mentioned in the letter that they were consecrated by the abbot of Wanfu Temple.
Because he was worried that the letters would be intercepted by Jin Yiwei, Zhao Tinghan's letters home were full of gossip, talking about his studies in the capital. Therefore, Zhao Shiqing was deeply impressed by the name Wanfu Temple. This was the only one mentioned by Zhao Tinghan besides the Prince's Palace and the Imperial Academy. place.
She sent people to Wanfu Temple to check. Except that Wanfu Temple performed rituals for King Liang, she did not find anything related to Zhao Tinghan, and of course she did not see Zhao Tinghan.
But Zhao Shiqing just felt that Wanfu Temple suddenly became rich, and it must be related to Zhao Tinghan. Unexpectedly, that was where Zhao Tinghan lived.
The reason why Zhao Shiqing was sure that Zhao Tinghan on the hospital bed was fake was thanks to Xiao Yao.
Zhao Tinghan also has a cat named Taxue. It is a black cat with four snow-white hooves. At this time, Texue was sunbathing on the roof with the little demon.
This is the third update, there will be more
(End of this chapter)