poison doctor
Chapter 1
Steadily falling down, Du Heng smiled, and his exquisite phoenix eyes were half dreaming and half awake, and his mind was already wandering.
"Flowers gather from six to five, always a sign of death. Left and right are two phases, and then Baizi is recruited. Doctor Du really has great foresight."
Now that the outcome has been decided, it is useless to hold on.Crown Prince Chongning shook his head, put down the chess pieces in his hands, and ordered the palace staff to clean up the chessboard and replace it with drinks.
"What are you thinking, so preoccupied?"
Du Heng smiled, with a pun in his words, "The weak will win, and the winner will strike first. Du Heng is not the only one who can cheat."
While chatting, the eunuch came to report that the second place in the Xinke ranking had arrived at Chenghua Gate, and that he would arrive at Jielan Palace in a while.
"Oh, it came so fast." Chong Ning said happily.
The top three scholars had just finished their parade, and hadn't chosen an auspicious day to enter the palace to face the saint, so the crown prince summoned the No. [-] to the East Palace - Jielan Palace, which is really a rare move.
Su Qingling, who was second in the high school rankings at the young age, was a well-known prodigy when he was young, and it was said that he was the most talented and beautiful.However, if you really want to talk about shocking talent... Chong Ning glanced at the slouching man in the brocade blue open-collar gown with black hair casually tucked to one side—this romantic imperial physician, Du Heng, was also famous. Not worth it.
"You former young champion, are you interested in teaching the juniors who are not successful?" the prince said, and filled the wine glass for Du Heng himself.
"If it's a play, I'm interested."
If the estimation is correct, after a while, there will be distinguished guests coming.Du Heng snorted with great interest, and drank the wine in his glass.
Just after noon, the snow began to fall again, and the fire in the stove had already been lit in Dongli Palace.
Living in the Northland, the long and harsh winter even gave people an illusion—has Dong Jun, the God of Spring, forgotten this bustling capital?
Soon, the winter jasmine flowers in Lingshan will be full of branches again, right?Spring in Sishui County came much earlier than here... The white jade-like nobleman in a fur robe in the house stared at the snowflakes outside the window ecstatically.
"Sixth brother! Why do you just say you don't listen!" The third prince Chong Jiaji walked in and pulled him away from the window, closed the window, and pushed the stove closer to the table. "Open the window to blow the wind in such a cold day, are you dying?"
Seeing an acquaintance, the kingfisher in the golden cage in front of the table chirped non-stop.
"Third brother, Yuli is very happy when you come." The master of Dongli Palace, the sixth prince Chonglin, changed the subject with a bird.
Chong Jia was still full of anger, and he slapped the table with his palm, almost knocking over the tea bowl, and suddenly said something incomprehensible. "How can people swallow this breath!"
Chongjia is the only son of the imperial concubine Zhao, and only the eldest son of the empress, Prince Chongning, can compete with the power in the court.However, unlike the empress and prince who have long since fallen out of favor and have nothing to rely on, Uncle Chongjia is now the Grand Priest, and Concubine Zhaogui has been a holy family for many years. After the death of Concubine Hua, Chonglin's biological mother 13 years ago, Concubine Zhaogui entered the Huarong Palace, and the emperor also handed over his six sons, Concubine Chonglin, to her, which is a testament to his favor.
"Who is so capable to make third brother suffer?" Chonglin held the tea bowl, and said with a smile: "It is said that the second place in the new branch is a fairy-like figure. He was parading the streets earlier, and third brother didn't go to relax and watch the excitement ?”
"Don't think it's lively enough?!" Chong Jia's eyebrows were twisted into a knot.He ordered it early tomorrow, but that damned Mr. Hanmei still ranked second in the list. It must be that the prince is against him.Not to mention that the crowds during the parade were so turbulent that it was necessary to urgently dispatch guards and horses to maintain order. The grand occasion was almost comparable to today's nine years ago.
Nine years ago, the 15-year-old No. [-] man, Du Heng, who was known as a genius who had never met in a hundred years, paraded the streets on the same day.He was riding a bay red horse, and he was very beautiful. He even threw the red robe belt in the street, which attracted a lot of crowds.When he got to the end of the long street, he got off his horse and said, "The title of the number one scholar, whoever wants it, take it." He was so shocked that the hundred officials and guards were like stone statues.
But on the day when the hall faced the saint, he actually begged to go.After this tossing, the imperial court lost its integrity, and Longyan was furious.It was my sixth younger brother, who was always calm, who rushed forward, knelt down and kowtowed to plead for love and save his life.
What's more, in the next year, Du Heng, who could not die, actually defended the court judge and the third adjutant of the imperial hospital, and turned himself into the youngest imperial physician in history!
Reminiscing about the past today, Chong Jia felt even more depressed, "Su Qingling is such an idiot, he slandered in the answer sheet the "Du Min Post" written by you on behalf of your father."
Chong Lin smiled and said, "It's just a hidden criticism. Su Bang has a pure heart, and I'm afraid he doesn't know what the court and officialdom are like."
It is naive to want to be a clean stream in troubled times, like throwing a piece of white jade into a muddy swamp, without a single ripple.That person should be able to understand the truth in the future.
"Hmph, it's fine if he doesn't get punished, and there are some songs about "he deserves to be a marquis" and "referring to chrysanthemums as frost". His little life is too long."
Chonglin loves chrysanthemum, named Juyan.It is widely rumored among the people that when he was born, auspiciousness fell from the sky, and purple clouds shrouded the sky. It was the white jade held by Lingbao Tianzun who was reincarnated as he wished, so he was called "Baiyu Tianjialang", and he was respected as a god-man.And Su Qingling's style name is Zisang, and because he liked plums since he was a child, he called himself Hanmei.
The ballads Chongjia heard in the streets today were related to him and the sixth prince.
"Zi Sang is a good son. He is weak and has a wide range of articles. When he is young, he will be a marquis, and he will be like a prince when he has a son." Although this song is presumptuous, it's worth it.But "Baiyu Tianjialang picked chrysanthemums and asked Zisang. Zisang thought of cold plums, but only said that flowers are like frost." He pointed out that the plums are better than the chrysanthemums, saying that Su Qingling is far better than the sixth prince who is the world's best. It is really rude .
The smile on Chong Lin's face deepened. "People who write and spread ballads have their own goals. Mr. Hanmei is a rare talent, and it's too late to win him over. If the third brother gets angry, he will fall into someone's arms."
Chongjia was furious when he heard the words.His sixth younger brother looks as indifferent as autumn chrysanthemums and does not eat the fireworks of the world. His emotions, anger, sorrow, and joy are not visible. He does not look like a young man with a weak crown who is full of blood and vitality, but rather an ancient and old way of cultivation and inaction.
Thinking of something, Chongjia's face twitched imperceptibly, "But when it comes to stunning beauty, I'm afraid he can't compare to that romantic doctor, Doctor Du?"
That person, even if it is thousands of years, there is no second person.Chonglin stared at the kingfisher Yuli in the cage, his knuckles were slightly white.
Eunuch Liu, the eunuch in charge of Jielan Palace, suddenly asked to see him, and it was said that the prince asked the two princes to go and have a talk.
But Crown Prince Chongning and their two brothers have always been in the same situation, and they seldom communicate in private. At this time, they suddenly invite them, and they don't know why.
"It's so easy to find us. Could it be a Hongmen banquet?" Chong Jia's expression looked like he had swallowed a dead mouse.
Chong Lin knew it well but didn't say much. "I have my own way to deal with it, third brother, just don't play with your temper, just dismantle my platform."
"Got it." Chong Jia frowned.He is good at leading troops to fight, and is quick-witted, but he is very troublesome about complicated political affairs. Naturally, he is a thoughtful sixth brother who is very trustworthy in all affairs of the court.
Although Dongli Palace is named Dongli, it is located inside the West Palace.The Tierlan Palace where the crown prince lived was in the east of the East Palace. The size of the palace area and the luxurious decoration were almost comparable to the Zichen Palace where the emperor lived.
"Plucking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, and seeing Nanshan leisurely", "The orchids are so fragrant, who can praise the words of the pond grass".Hence the name, Chonglin loves chrysanthemum and Chongning Xilan.Although Lan is a good gentleman, the prince's temperament is notoriously unpredictable and unpredictable.
As the eldest son of the emperor, Chong Ning was twenty-six years old, and he could be regarded as a gentleman, a dragon and a phoenix among men.But in terms of appearance and talent, he is not as good as the sixth younger brother Chonglin.In addition, although his mother is an expensive queen, her wealth is very ordinary, and the emperor only favors the noble concubine Zhao, and loves Chongjia and Chonglinzi very much. It is not known who will take the crown prince.
If the emperor hadn't been seriously ill six years ago, he hastily accepted the advice of his ministers and made him a leader.Although the crown prince is now established, the foundation is not stable.The emperor's sacred heart is unpredictable, the forces in the court are divided, and the rivalry between the princes has intensified.
Chongning is good at scheming, during the six years when he was named the prince, he actively planned and recruited talents for his own use. Now he is in charge of the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Officials, and the Ministry of Industry, with the power of life and death, promotion and surrender; Chongjia leads the Ministry of War and holds military power , and is close to Chonglin, who supervises the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Households, each has its own strengths.
On weekdays, the two factions are hostile to each other and rarely communicate with each other, and the relationship between the three brothers is even more delicate, and they are at every step.
The cloud satin brocade boots stepped on the falling snow, and the deep and shallow footprints meandered all the way to the front of Jielan Palace.
Bypassing the curved corridor and walking through the lotus pond is the main hall.The sound of talking and laughing in the hall was close to my ears, and a smile slowly broke out on Chong Lin's face.
Su Qingling, Su Zisang, Mr. Hanmei... just let me come and meet you for a while!
Seeing the two younger brothers coming, Chong Ning, who was sitting in the middle, was not in a hurry to greet them.The young man in the dark red satin suit who was seated on the side immediately bowed and stood aside.
Looking around the hall, there is a dazzling array of rare treasures, jade carved screens and colorful roof eaves seem to have been whitewashed again.The crown prince was dressed in a crimson purple robe, with a smile on his face, it could be seen that he was in a good mood today.
Chong Lin leaned over and saluted, "My brother, please greet His Highness the Crown Prince."
"Prince." Chong Jia also hastily cupped his hands.
"Third Brother, Sixth Brother, you are here." Chong Ning got up and stepped forward, reaching out to support Chong Lin.
"Su Qingling pays homage to His Highness Third and His Highness Sixth."
Su Qingling saluted respectfully, her words were modest but not humble, her gentle facial features exuded a sense of ease, her eyes were as clear as water but also as deep as a pool.
Chonglin secretly praised him a little.This Su Qingling still dared to look straight in front of her, she was quite courageous.
When Chong Jia saw this person who had made him angry all morning, he suddenly became angry and was about to start scolding, but thinking of Chong Lin's order, he had to shut up and endure it.
There was a faint sneer on Chong Ning's face, and he lowered his head to sip his tea, "I bought some new tea yesterday, and it tastes very good when boiled with Chen Xue, so I invited my two younger brothers to taste it with Su Bangyan. Just now I was talking and wanted to invite Su Bangyan Serving in the Ministry of Officials, I don’t know if the No. [-] sir will give you face?”
"The prince's hands and feet are so fast. I have read the answer sheet of Su Bangyan, and I have read every word. It has benefited me a lot. He is a rare talent." Chonglin smiled peacefully.
"No, the villain's words are meaningless, and I'm afraid there may be some abruptness..." Su Qingling replied with lowered eyes.Although his words were calm, he could still hear a little nervousness.
Chonglin raised his eyebrows and stared. "If Su Bangyan's restraint at this moment is due to "autumn chrysanthemums like frost", then I can only say sorry. The gentleman among plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum has its own beauty. Now that early spring is approaching, it is time to appreciate the snow plum blossoms Good time."
In an instant, Su Qingling's eyes lit up.
Swallowing a sneer in his throat, Chong Lin put on a sincere face.Ren Su Qingling's talent is world-class, but now it seems that he is just a young child, I am afraid that he still needs to be tempered before he can use it?
Chong Ning's expression was displeased, his thoughts turned, and he said calmly: "Su Bangyan, you and my sixth younger brother are both talented people who became famous when they were young. Do you know that my sixth younger brother once wrote a poem when he was eight years old, which is extremely interesting. "
Chonglin was startled, that doggerel was written when his mother and concubine were still alive and had no knowledge of the world.Satirizing the officialdom, the words are extremely contemptuous, and it is extremely disrespectful to this second place in the top three list who is fighting for fame.
Su Qingling was indeed somewhat curious. "I'm willing to listen with all my ears."
Before Chonglin could speak to stop him, the prince said in a clear voice: "Scholars have searched for titles since ancient times, and the ups and downs of the official world have made mud." Just as he was about to finish reading, a slightly hoarse magnetic voice suddenly sounded from inside.
"Raise a glass of wine and look at it empty-handedly. The ants are running on Pingsha embankment. Sixth Highness, do you remember wrongly?"
Chonglin was a bit surprised to see the person who walked in wearing cloud-white dark clothes and casually tied up his long hair like a waterfall, whose normally plain face had changed color.
Du Heng's footsteps were sloppy, as if he was still drunk, he walked to Chongning and sat down.
Not only was His Royal Highness not annoyed, seeing that he was not wearing a robe, he even ordered Eunuch Liu to fetch a fox fur coat for Du Heng. "It's cold outside, be careful."
Du Heng took it without wearing any clothes, embraced the fox fur, looked at Chong Lin opposite and smiled.
Chong Jia was holding back his stomach and had nowhere to vent his anger. When he saw Du Heng, he immediately seemed to have found a target, "Master Du, I didn't know that the Imperial Hospital is so leisurely. You go to the Prince's place to drink and play in broad daylight. You still have errands in mind." No?"
"It's because I contracted the cold and felt unwell, so I called Imperial Physician Du to come for diagnosis and treatment." The prince immediately defended him.His complexion was as good as a spring breeze, there was no trace of sickness, so he lied to cover up.Not to mention that the prince has his own attending physician, even if he is sick, it is not Du Heng's turn to treat him.
Chong Lin managed to regain his composure, and turned to apologize to Su Qingling, "I hope that Su Bang's eyes will be more tolerant of my ignorant work when I was young."
But after listening to that poem, Su Qingling couldn't hold back her laughter, and now she chuckled softly as soon as she opened her mouth, "It's really a wonderful poem, His Highness the Sixth Prince really thought it out of nature."
Hearing the sincere appreciation in the words, everyone present was stunned.
Su Qingling continued, "Throughout the ages, whoever a scholar would not ask for a feudal lord or minister, but how many people can keep their hearts in the ups and downs of the officialdom? Most of them have been swallowed up by fame and power, and become insects and ants in the turmoil of the officialdom. Mention."
This... is not only too unexpected, but also extremely courageous.Not to mention that Su Qingling was originally a scholar who participated in the scientific examination "Looking for the Marquis", but he was still a low-ranking candidate who had not been assigned an official position, yet he dared to make such contemptuous remarks in front of the three most powerful princes in the court. Really interested in this man.
The eyes of Chonglin who moved his mind were shining brightly, and the casual demeanor he showed in his conversation attracted Su Qingling's gaze even more. The more they chatted, the more speculative they became.
Du Heng watched from the side, knowing it clearly, and smiled without saying a word.
Although Su Qingling is a rare talent, after all, his experience is still inexperienced, and he still doesn't know how to restrain his edge, Gu Pan inevitably reveals his youthfulness and the innocence that scholars are accustomed to.Looking at him, it was like seeing an old friend from many years ago.That man was intelligent and scheming with innocence and anxiety, his clear eyes were always looking for him, and his eyes were full of trust and trust without hiding it.
Today, although people are still close at hand, they have not seen each other for a long time.I'm afraid that the people from back then will never see each other again in this life.
But the crown prince Chongning held the jade cup tightly, and a well-arranged meeting turned into a marriage for someone else.The tea in that cup is getting colder the more you drink it.
It was already dusk when I came out of Jielan Palace, but the snow had not yet fallen.Due to the different routes, Chonglin and Chongjia parted ways halfway.
The evening wind was blowing for a long time and it was very cold, Chong Lin folded his arms and coughed lightly, and the eunuch Xiao An who was following behind said nervously: "Master, I will be away for most of the day, the stove in the room may be turned off, I will go ahead and light it for you."
Chong Lin nodded, and Xiao An flew away.
Snow covered the promenade, and the overwhelming coldness made Chonglin temporarily let go of his guard.
I thought that after going through all kinds of things before, my heart should have been as hard as a stone.But when he saw Du Heng walking out of the prince's dormitory with only unlined clothes, and sitting leisurely beside Chongning, the pain was still indescribable.
Human feelings are like dung, didn't he learn it many years ago?The only time I treated someone with sincerity, but fell into the trap of that person, and was deceived by him again and again, so unwilling to lose!
Chonglin bit his lower lip tightly, looking up at the setting sun and the remaining snow, he was lost in thought for a moment, his mind was burning hot, he didn't want to go back to the palace directly, so he made a detour to the Imperial Garden, and walked slowly towards the fine snow.
Until entering Dongli Palace, Chonglin frowned at the familiar fragrance of medicine.I saw Du Heng reclining on the rosewood carved chair teasing the jade glass bird in the cage, with a lazy smile in his eyes.
"Your Highness really made Du Heng wait a lot." Seeing Chonglin enter the room, Du Heng was not only rude, but his posture remained the same, and even the smiling face was still as dazzling as before, and it was so disgusting that he wanted to dig his eyes out. .
Tired all day, I don't have any energy to struggle with him.Chonglin said coldly: "Put down the medicine, you can leave now."
"It seems that I, the attending physician, is still unpopular with His Highness. We have known each other for nine years. It's really embarrassing for Du Mou." Du Heng kept teasing, but seeing Chonglin's paleness from the cold and panting The smile on the cheeks and the corners of the lips unknowingly decreased by half.
Chonglin looked at him with a complicated expression for a long time, then suddenly smiled contemptuously. "Is there any reason not to welcome the visit of Grand Physician Du? It's just that I've been in good health recently, and the imperial physician is still stepping on the threshold every day. I don't know why?"
"It is the order of the emperor and the imperial concubine to take good care of your highness's jade body. How dare you not do your best." Getting up from the chair, Du Heng picked up the soup and handed it to his mouth, "It has been reheated three times, drink it while it is hot. "
Gritting his teeth tightly, Chonglin took it and swallowed half the bowl in one go, the thick and bitter concoction choked him almost to vomit.
"There's still a lot left, so take the decoction according to the amount."
As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Chong Lin's eyes showed a moment of deep sorrow and hatred, which he had never seen in these years.Du Heng looked away in astonishment, and an imperceptible wry smile formed on the corner of his mouth.
Raise your head, the medicine is exhausted.
Seeing Chonglin put the empty bowl into the medicine box, Du Heng put on a heartless smile. "That's good, open your mouth."
Chonglin gave up his resistance and opened his mouth. Du Heng also put a piece of honey cake into his mouth as usual, using the sweetness of the honey cake to relieve the bitterness of the medicine.
Ignoring Du Heng any more, Chonglin walked to the case and sat down, picked up a book and read it, but his heart was extremely disturbed.
"What are you reading?"
Seeing that Chonglin didn't answer, Du Heng didn't care, and played with the Tuanyun Baifu celadon gilt brush washer on the table. "Have you changed your brush? The one from Shanyue Zhai last time seems more elegant."
After a moment of silence, Chonglin, who was extremely exhausted physically and mentally, said loudly: "Doctor Du, I am really tired today, and I have no intention of entertaining you. Can you please go back?" Although it was a question, it was an order to expel guests without leaving any room.
"Then... the officer has bid farewell, Your Highness can take a rest."
Turning around, a long, almost inaudible sigh escaped from his lips.The frivolous smile on Du Heng's face turned into desolation, and he stepped into the silvery snow, his figure gradually disappearing in the thick night.
Watching Du Heng go away, Chong Lin suddenly covered his face and coughed violently.He had been holding it back just now, but now he couldn't hold it anymore. The pain in his body and the shortness of breath made him cough so hard that his heart and lungs were about to vomit out.
Xiao An hurriedly patted Chonglin on the back, feeling distressed and annoyed at the same time, "This doctor Du is really getting more and more presumptuous. He is just flirtatious on weekdays, and he has no dignity in front of you..."
"Bring the spittoon." Chonglin whispered weakly.
"Master, you induce vomiting like this every day, how can your body bear it?" Knowing that Chonglin was about to forcefully vomit the decoction he just drank, Xiao An couldn't help persuading.
He was originally a young eunuch who was in charge of cleaning by the Rites Supervisor. By chance, Chonglinqin came to Dongli Palace to work as an errand.He had served Chonglin for only four years, and when he first came, the relationship between his master and Imperial Physician Du was already so bad, and he didn't know why.
There were many battles and conflicts invisible to the naked eye in the palace, Xiaoan only said that Chonglin hated Du Heng so much, but he was forced to vomit soup every day under some pressure.But the process of vomiting the medicine was extremely painful, and he felt uncomfortable watching it from the sidelines.
Chonglin tried his best to suppress his cough and panting, and urged: "Go quickly."
Xiaoan had no choice but to follow suit.
Spit, but also difficult to spit clean.Over the years, the fear of poison has already penetrated into the bone marrow, so what's the use of vomiting?Now that I still have my life, I think it is because I have helped the third brother to check and balance the crown prince in the court for a few years, so that Concubine Zhao felt that it was profitable; and the father became an idiot for advocating Taoism, believing that he is the reincarnation of Dao Zunyu Ruyi, and his life is Guan Guomailong Fortunately, the time is not yet ripe, and that woman also needs to worry about the emperor's dragon body.
It is known to all courts that the emperor will not have much time to come, and the battle for the throne will be decided.Even if he didn't die from the poisonous hair, his life was almost at the end.Is it true that people can't fight against the sky?But how would he be willing to be murdered and killed by Concubine Zhao - drugged by Du Heng!
After vomiting out the decoction in his stomach, Chonglin drank some water and told Xiaoan to bring the honey cake into the inner room, and then he lay down and rested himself.
Xiao An couldn't help but blame secretly as usual: the master is picky, there are countless exquisite pastries sent by the imperial dining room, and it is rare for him to enjoy them.Du Heng never got tired of eating the simple honey cakes he bought from a small stall, and it was actually his favorite food, which is really puzzling.
Xiao An Duanpan entered the room, blew out the lights outside, and a quiet and dark room spread.
"Have you been scolded again? I had a hunch." Seeing Du Heng come out with a bitter face, Xiaodi, who had been waiting outside Dongli Palace for a long time, gloated and laughed at him.
"Young master Di is so clever, you know how to watch the stars at night?" Stretching out his hand to touch his little head, Du Heng's mood improved a lot.
"Touch my head again, no wonder I don't grow taller!" The dissatisfied protest only aroused Du Heng's ridicule, but seeing that he was a little more cheerful, Xiao Di was secretly relieved.
Xiao Di has just turned 16 years old, and has been Du Heng's personal attendant since he was sold into the Du Mansion six years ago.He is a bit thin and not tall, but his big eyes are always lively and lively.
"The moon is shining on your buttocks. If you don't go back, Sister Langhuan will suspect that you have a new love." Xiaodi picked up the lantern on the ground, and the red candle with a wick dripped a little bit of candle tears, and the print on the snow was particularly eye-catching.
Du Heng laughed and said, "Lang Huan is not as busy as you."
Langhuan, the top card of Fengqi Tower, is one of the best famous prostitutes in Beijing. Not only is she born beautiful, but she is also a leader in piano art and literature.She has a noble and unruly personality, she only sells her art but not her body. No matter how many wealthy people spend a lot of money, it is hard to find a side, but she is only in love with Du Heng.And Imperial Physician Du also generously lived in Fengqi Building for three years, and the street knew all about his romantic affairs.
It was night, but Nantong Street was brightly lit.Although it is at the foot of the emperor, the ban on whoring is endless every year, but the brothels and Chu houses are banned more and more.As time goes by, the imperial court simply turns a blind eye and turns a blind eye, and the first-rank officials can change into light clothes, leave aside the tired wives and concubines at home, and come here to enjoy the soft jade.
The sounds of warblers and swallows on both sides can be heard endlessly, and the beautifully dressed and smiling women wantonly tease and laugh at passers-by for business.When I came to Fengqi Tower, no prostitute came forward to greet her.When they saw Du Heng, they just smiled and saluted. Although they couldn't avoid looking at that one-in-a-thousand handsome face, they just let their master and servant go in unimpeded all the way.
Walking to Linlang Pavilion, Langhuan has been waiting at the door for a long time.The servant girl Mi'er took the lantern from Xiaodi's hand, and dragged him to prepare food together.
"Today is a bit late, and even your dinner was delayed." Du Heng's demeanor is elegant and casual at this moment.No need to ask, after three years of being together, he can understand Lang Huan's temperament very well.If he doesn't come back, she will never eat alone.
Shaking his head lightly, there was no displeasure on Lang Huan's smiling face. "My lord asked Mi'er to buy the pears you wanted." With a slender finger, there were plates on the long red lacquer table - pears, red dates, Chuanbei, honey, brown sugar and flour, neatly arranged.
Du Heng walked quickly, picked up a pear, sniffed it, and smiled heartily. "That's great. It's hard to buy fresh Sydney pears in winter. He frowned when he ate the Chen pears he used a few times ago. The prince's mouth is not ordinary."
"Is the Sixth Prince's health better?" Lang Huan asked casually.
"It's not too late, the pears need to be pickled first..." Du Heng didn't pay attention to her question at all. He took out a small blue and white bottle from the medicine box in the corner, cut the pears into slices, and carefully poured them into the bottle. brown liquid.
Xiaodi came in with a dish, and seeing her master making honey cakes again, she felt playful, and tiptoed around behind Du Heng, grabbed a piece of pear and was about to put it into her mouth.Du Heng's expression changed drastically in an instant, and he slapped Xiaodi's hand open, and the pear slice fell to the ground.
Xiaodi, who has always been favored, was hit by this blow, and his mouth was about to cry.
"You can eat this pear soaked in medicine?" Du Heng shouted in a hurry, but the words blurted out, and it was too late to regret.
"Soaked in medicine?" Xiao Di always thought that the blue vase contained only spices. "But...you don't often eat this honey cake at His Highness the Sixth Prince..." His face really changed at this moment.
Lang Huan's face also turned pale, "My lord... Didn't you say that this medicine is specially designed to detoxify the sixth prince's body, and its medicinal properties are extremely strong. Why do you..."
Du Heng had no choice but to laugh and cry: "You don't want to look sad. The medicine is strong but it is not poisonous. I am a doctor. It is okay to take a little."
Langhuan and Xiaodi looked at each other, they knew each other well.How could he care about his own life in order to let the sixth prince dispel his worries and eat it with peace of mind?
Du Heng lowered his head and concentrated on making honey cakes, with a smile unconsciously on his face.
"Flowers gather from six to five, always a sign of death. Left and right are two phases, and then Baizi is recruited. Doctor Du really has great foresight."
Now that the outcome has been decided, it is useless to hold on.Crown Prince Chongning shook his head, put down the chess pieces in his hands, and ordered the palace staff to clean up the chessboard and replace it with drinks.
"What are you thinking, so preoccupied?"
Du Heng smiled, with a pun in his words, "The weak will win, and the winner will strike first. Du Heng is not the only one who can cheat."
While chatting, the eunuch came to report that the second place in the Xinke ranking had arrived at Chenghua Gate, and that he would arrive at Jielan Palace in a while.
"Oh, it came so fast." Chong Ning said happily.
The top three scholars had just finished their parade, and hadn't chosen an auspicious day to enter the palace to face the saint, so the crown prince summoned the No. [-] to the East Palace - Jielan Palace, which is really a rare move.
Su Qingling, who was second in the high school rankings at the young age, was a well-known prodigy when he was young, and it was said that he was the most talented and beautiful.However, if you really want to talk about shocking talent... Chong Ning glanced at the slouching man in the brocade blue open-collar gown with black hair casually tucked to one side—this romantic imperial physician, Du Heng, was also famous. Not worth it.
"You former young champion, are you interested in teaching the juniors who are not successful?" the prince said, and filled the wine glass for Du Heng himself.
"If it's a play, I'm interested."
If the estimation is correct, after a while, there will be distinguished guests coming.Du Heng snorted with great interest, and drank the wine in his glass.
Just after noon, the snow began to fall again, and the fire in the stove had already been lit in Dongli Palace.
Living in the Northland, the long and harsh winter even gave people an illusion—has Dong Jun, the God of Spring, forgotten this bustling capital?
Soon, the winter jasmine flowers in Lingshan will be full of branches again, right?Spring in Sishui County came much earlier than here... The white jade-like nobleman in a fur robe in the house stared at the snowflakes outside the window ecstatically.
"Sixth brother! Why do you just say you don't listen!" The third prince Chong Jiaji walked in and pulled him away from the window, closed the window, and pushed the stove closer to the table. "Open the window to blow the wind in such a cold day, are you dying?"
Seeing an acquaintance, the kingfisher in the golden cage in front of the table chirped non-stop.
"Third brother, Yuli is very happy when you come." The master of Dongli Palace, the sixth prince Chonglin, changed the subject with a bird.
Chong Jia was still full of anger, and he slapped the table with his palm, almost knocking over the tea bowl, and suddenly said something incomprehensible. "How can people swallow this breath!"
Chongjia is the only son of the imperial concubine Zhao, and only the eldest son of the empress, Prince Chongning, can compete with the power in the court.However, unlike the empress and prince who have long since fallen out of favor and have nothing to rely on, Uncle Chongjia is now the Grand Priest, and Concubine Zhaogui has been a holy family for many years. After the death of Concubine Hua, Chonglin's biological mother 13 years ago, Concubine Zhaogui entered the Huarong Palace, and the emperor also handed over his six sons, Concubine Chonglin, to her, which is a testament to his favor.
"Who is so capable to make third brother suffer?" Chonglin held the tea bowl, and said with a smile: "It is said that the second place in the new branch is a fairy-like figure. He was parading the streets earlier, and third brother didn't go to relax and watch the excitement ?”
"Don't think it's lively enough?!" Chong Jia's eyebrows were twisted into a knot.He ordered it early tomorrow, but that damned Mr. Hanmei still ranked second in the list. It must be that the prince is against him.Not to mention that the crowds during the parade were so turbulent that it was necessary to urgently dispatch guards and horses to maintain order. The grand occasion was almost comparable to today's nine years ago.
Nine years ago, the 15-year-old No. [-] man, Du Heng, who was known as a genius who had never met in a hundred years, paraded the streets on the same day.He was riding a bay red horse, and he was very beautiful. He even threw the red robe belt in the street, which attracted a lot of crowds.When he got to the end of the long street, he got off his horse and said, "The title of the number one scholar, whoever wants it, take it." He was so shocked that the hundred officials and guards were like stone statues.
But on the day when the hall faced the saint, he actually begged to go.After this tossing, the imperial court lost its integrity, and Longyan was furious.It was my sixth younger brother, who was always calm, who rushed forward, knelt down and kowtowed to plead for love and save his life.
What's more, in the next year, Du Heng, who could not die, actually defended the court judge and the third adjutant of the imperial hospital, and turned himself into the youngest imperial physician in history!
Reminiscing about the past today, Chong Jia felt even more depressed, "Su Qingling is such an idiot, he slandered in the answer sheet the "Du Min Post" written by you on behalf of your father."
Chong Lin smiled and said, "It's just a hidden criticism. Su Bang has a pure heart, and I'm afraid he doesn't know what the court and officialdom are like."
It is naive to want to be a clean stream in troubled times, like throwing a piece of white jade into a muddy swamp, without a single ripple.That person should be able to understand the truth in the future.
"Hmph, it's fine if he doesn't get punished, and there are some songs about "he deserves to be a marquis" and "referring to chrysanthemums as frost". His little life is too long."
Chonglin loves chrysanthemum, named Juyan.It is widely rumored among the people that when he was born, auspiciousness fell from the sky, and purple clouds shrouded the sky. It was the white jade held by Lingbao Tianzun who was reincarnated as he wished, so he was called "Baiyu Tianjialang", and he was respected as a god-man.And Su Qingling's style name is Zisang, and because he liked plums since he was a child, he called himself Hanmei.
The ballads Chongjia heard in the streets today were related to him and the sixth prince.
"Zi Sang is a good son. He is weak and has a wide range of articles. When he is young, he will be a marquis, and he will be like a prince when he has a son." Although this song is presumptuous, it's worth it.But "Baiyu Tianjialang picked chrysanthemums and asked Zisang. Zisang thought of cold plums, but only said that flowers are like frost." He pointed out that the plums are better than the chrysanthemums, saying that Su Qingling is far better than the sixth prince who is the world's best. It is really rude .
The smile on Chong Lin's face deepened. "People who write and spread ballads have their own goals. Mr. Hanmei is a rare talent, and it's too late to win him over. If the third brother gets angry, he will fall into someone's arms."
Chongjia was furious when he heard the words.His sixth younger brother looks as indifferent as autumn chrysanthemums and does not eat the fireworks of the world. His emotions, anger, sorrow, and joy are not visible. He does not look like a young man with a weak crown who is full of blood and vitality, but rather an ancient and old way of cultivation and inaction.
Thinking of something, Chongjia's face twitched imperceptibly, "But when it comes to stunning beauty, I'm afraid he can't compare to that romantic doctor, Doctor Du?"
That person, even if it is thousands of years, there is no second person.Chonglin stared at the kingfisher Yuli in the cage, his knuckles were slightly white.
Eunuch Liu, the eunuch in charge of Jielan Palace, suddenly asked to see him, and it was said that the prince asked the two princes to go and have a talk.
But Crown Prince Chongning and their two brothers have always been in the same situation, and they seldom communicate in private. At this time, they suddenly invite them, and they don't know why.
"It's so easy to find us. Could it be a Hongmen banquet?" Chong Jia's expression looked like he had swallowed a dead mouse.
Chong Lin knew it well but didn't say much. "I have my own way to deal with it, third brother, just don't play with your temper, just dismantle my platform."
"Got it." Chong Jia frowned.He is good at leading troops to fight, and is quick-witted, but he is very troublesome about complicated political affairs. Naturally, he is a thoughtful sixth brother who is very trustworthy in all affairs of the court.
Although Dongli Palace is named Dongli, it is located inside the West Palace.The Tierlan Palace where the crown prince lived was in the east of the East Palace. The size of the palace area and the luxurious decoration were almost comparable to the Zichen Palace where the emperor lived.
"Plucking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, and seeing Nanshan leisurely", "The orchids are so fragrant, who can praise the words of the pond grass".Hence the name, Chonglin loves chrysanthemum and Chongning Xilan.Although Lan is a good gentleman, the prince's temperament is notoriously unpredictable and unpredictable.
As the eldest son of the emperor, Chong Ning was twenty-six years old, and he could be regarded as a gentleman, a dragon and a phoenix among men.But in terms of appearance and talent, he is not as good as the sixth younger brother Chonglin.In addition, although his mother is an expensive queen, her wealth is very ordinary, and the emperor only favors the noble concubine Zhao, and loves Chongjia and Chonglinzi very much. It is not known who will take the crown prince.
If the emperor hadn't been seriously ill six years ago, he hastily accepted the advice of his ministers and made him a leader.Although the crown prince is now established, the foundation is not stable.The emperor's sacred heart is unpredictable, the forces in the court are divided, and the rivalry between the princes has intensified.
Chongning is good at scheming, during the six years when he was named the prince, he actively planned and recruited talents for his own use. Now he is in charge of the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Officials, and the Ministry of Industry, with the power of life and death, promotion and surrender; Chongjia leads the Ministry of War and holds military power , and is close to Chonglin, who supervises the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Households, each has its own strengths.
On weekdays, the two factions are hostile to each other and rarely communicate with each other, and the relationship between the three brothers is even more delicate, and they are at every step.
The cloud satin brocade boots stepped on the falling snow, and the deep and shallow footprints meandered all the way to the front of Jielan Palace.
Bypassing the curved corridor and walking through the lotus pond is the main hall.The sound of talking and laughing in the hall was close to my ears, and a smile slowly broke out on Chong Lin's face.
Su Qingling, Su Zisang, Mr. Hanmei... just let me come and meet you for a while!
Seeing the two younger brothers coming, Chong Ning, who was sitting in the middle, was not in a hurry to greet them.The young man in the dark red satin suit who was seated on the side immediately bowed and stood aside.
Looking around the hall, there is a dazzling array of rare treasures, jade carved screens and colorful roof eaves seem to have been whitewashed again.The crown prince was dressed in a crimson purple robe, with a smile on his face, it could be seen that he was in a good mood today.
Chong Lin leaned over and saluted, "My brother, please greet His Highness the Crown Prince."
"Prince." Chong Jia also hastily cupped his hands.
"Third Brother, Sixth Brother, you are here." Chong Ning got up and stepped forward, reaching out to support Chong Lin.
"Su Qingling pays homage to His Highness Third and His Highness Sixth."
Su Qingling saluted respectfully, her words were modest but not humble, her gentle facial features exuded a sense of ease, her eyes were as clear as water but also as deep as a pool.
Chonglin secretly praised him a little.This Su Qingling still dared to look straight in front of her, she was quite courageous.
When Chong Jia saw this person who had made him angry all morning, he suddenly became angry and was about to start scolding, but thinking of Chong Lin's order, he had to shut up and endure it.
There was a faint sneer on Chong Ning's face, and he lowered his head to sip his tea, "I bought some new tea yesterday, and it tastes very good when boiled with Chen Xue, so I invited my two younger brothers to taste it with Su Bangyan. Just now I was talking and wanted to invite Su Bangyan Serving in the Ministry of Officials, I don’t know if the No. [-] sir will give you face?”
"The prince's hands and feet are so fast. I have read the answer sheet of Su Bangyan, and I have read every word. It has benefited me a lot. He is a rare talent." Chonglin smiled peacefully.
"No, the villain's words are meaningless, and I'm afraid there may be some abruptness..." Su Qingling replied with lowered eyes.Although his words were calm, he could still hear a little nervousness.
Chonglin raised his eyebrows and stared. "If Su Bangyan's restraint at this moment is due to "autumn chrysanthemums like frost", then I can only say sorry. The gentleman among plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum has its own beauty. Now that early spring is approaching, it is time to appreciate the snow plum blossoms Good time."
In an instant, Su Qingling's eyes lit up.
Swallowing a sneer in his throat, Chong Lin put on a sincere face.Ren Su Qingling's talent is world-class, but now it seems that he is just a young child, I am afraid that he still needs to be tempered before he can use it?
Chong Ning's expression was displeased, his thoughts turned, and he said calmly: "Su Bangyan, you and my sixth younger brother are both talented people who became famous when they were young. Do you know that my sixth younger brother once wrote a poem when he was eight years old, which is extremely interesting. "
Chonglin was startled, that doggerel was written when his mother and concubine were still alive and had no knowledge of the world.Satirizing the officialdom, the words are extremely contemptuous, and it is extremely disrespectful to this second place in the top three list who is fighting for fame.
Su Qingling was indeed somewhat curious. "I'm willing to listen with all my ears."
Before Chonglin could speak to stop him, the prince said in a clear voice: "Scholars have searched for titles since ancient times, and the ups and downs of the official world have made mud." Just as he was about to finish reading, a slightly hoarse magnetic voice suddenly sounded from inside.
"Raise a glass of wine and look at it empty-handedly. The ants are running on Pingsha embankment. Sixth Highness, do you remember wrongly?"
Chonglin was a bit surprised to see the person who walked in wearing cloud-white dark clothes and casually tied up his long hair like a waterfall, whose normally plain face had changed color.
Du Heng's footsteps were sloppy, as if he was still drunk, he walked to Chongning and sat down.
Not only was His Royal Highness not annoyed, seeing that he was not wearing a robe, he even ordered Eunuch Liu to fetch a fox fur coat for Du Heng. "It's cold outside, be careful."
Du Heng took it without wearing any clothes, embraced the fox fur, looked at Chong Lin opposite and smiled.
Chong Jia was holding back his stomach and had nowhere to vent his anger. When he saw Du Heng, he immediately seemed to have found a target, "Master Du, I didn't know that the Imperial Hospital is so leisurely. You go to the Prince's place to drink and play in broad daylight. You still have errands in mind." No?"
"It's because I contracted the cold and felt unwell, so I called Imperial Physician Du to come for diagnosis and treatment." The prince immediately defended him.His complexion was as good as a spring breeze, there was no trace of sickness, so he lied to cover up.Not to mention that the prince has his own attending physician, even if he is sick, it is not Du Heng's turn to treat him.
Chong Lin managed to regain his composure, and turned to apologize to Su Qingling, "I hope that Su Bang's eyes will be more tolerant of my ignorant work when I was young."
But after listening to that poem, Su Qingling couldn't hold back her laughter, and now she chuckled softly as soon as she opened her mouth, "It's really a wonderful poem, His Highness the Sixth Prince really thought it out of nature."
Hearing the sincere appreciation in the words, everyone present was stunned.
Su Qingling continued, "Throughout the ages, whoever a scholar would not ask for a feudal lord or minister, but how many people can keep their hearts in the ups and downs of the officialdom? Most of them have been swallowed up by fame and power, and become insects and ants in the turmoil of the officialdom. Mention."
This... is not only too unexpected, but also extremely courageous.Not to mention that Su Qingling was originally a scholar who participated in the scientific examination "Looking for the Marquis", but he was still a low-ranking candidate who had not been assigned an official position, yet he dared to make such contemptuous remarks in front of the three most powerful princes in the court. Really interested in this man.
The eyes of Chonglin who moved his mind were shining brightly, and the casual demeanor he showed in his conversation attracted Su Qingling's gaze even more. The more they chatted, the more speculative they became.
Du Heng watched from the side, knowing it clearly, and smiled without saying a word.
Although Su Qingling is a rare talent, after all, his experience is still inexperienced, and he still doesn't know how to restrain his edge, Gu Pan inevitably reveals his youthfulness and the innocence that scholars are accustomed to.Looking at him, it was like seeing an old friend from many years ago.That man was intelligent and scheming with innocence and anxiety, his clear eyes were always looking for him, and his eyes were full of trust and trust without hiding it.
Today, although people are still close at hand, they have not seen each other for a long time.I'm afraid that the people from back then will never see each other again in this life.
But the crown prince Chongning held the jade cup tightly, and a well-arranged meeting turned into a marriage for someone else.The tea in that cup is getting colder the more you drink it.
It was already dusk when I came out of Jielan Palace, but the snow had not yet fallen.Due to the different routes, Chonglin and Chongjia parted ways halfway.
The evening wind was blowing for a long time and it was very cold, Chong Lin folded his arms and coughed lightly, and the eunuch Xiao An who was following behind said nervously: "Master, I will be away for most of the day, the stove in the room may be turned off, I will go ahead and light it for you."
Chong Lin nodded, and Xiao An flew away.
Snow covered the promenade, and the overwhelming coldness made Chonglin temporarily let go of his guard.
I thought that after going through all kinds of things before, my heart should have been as hard as a stone.But when he saw Du Heng walking out of the prince's dormitory with only unlined clothes, and sitting leisurely beside Chongning, the pain was still indescribable.
Human feelings are like dung, didn't he learn it many years ago?The only time I treated someone with sincerity, but fell into the trap of that person, and was deceived by him again and again, so unwilling to lose!
Chonglin bit his lower lip tightly, looking up at the setting sun and the remaining snow, he was lost in thought for a moment, his mind was burning hot, he didn't want to go back to the palace directly, so he made a detour to the Imperial Garden, and walked slowly towards the fine snow.
Until entering Dongli Palace, Chonglin frowned at the familiar fragrance of medicine.I saw Du Heng reclining on the rosewood carved chair teasing the jade glass bird in the cage, with a lazy smile in his eyes.
"Your Highness really made Du Heng wait a lot." Seeing Chonglin enter the room, Du Heng was not only rude, but his posture remained the same, and even the smiling face was still as dazzling as before, and it was so disgusting that he wanted to dig his eyes out. .
Tired all day, I don't have any energy to struggle with him.Chonglin said coldly: "Put down the medicine, you can leave now."
"It seems that I, the attending physician, is still unpopular with His Highness. We have known each other for nine years. It's really embarrassing for Du Mou." Du Heng kept teasing, but seeing Chonglin's paleness from the cold and panting The smile on the cheeks and the corners of the lips unknowingly decreased by half.
Chonglin looked at him with a complicated expression for a long time, then suddenly smiled contemptuously. "Is there any reason not to welcome the visit of Grand Physician Du? It's just that I've been in good health recently, and the imperial physician is still stepping on the threshold every day. I don't know why?"
"It is the order of the emperor and the imperial concubine to take good care of your highness's jade body. How dare you not do your best." Getting up from the chair, Du Heng picked up the soup and handed it to his mouth, "It has been reheated three times, drink it while it is hot. "
Gritting his teeth tightly, Chonglin took it and swallowed half the bowl in one go, the thick and bitter concoction choked him almost to vomit.
"There's still a lot left, so take the decoction according to the amount."
As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Chong Lin's eyes showed a moment of deep sorrow and hatred, which he had never seen in these years.Du Heng looked away in astonishment, and an imperceptible wry smile formed on the corner of his mouth.
Raise your head, the medicine is exhausted.
Seeing Chonglin put the empty bowl into the medicine box, Du Heng put on a heartless smile. "That's good, open your mouth."
Chonglin gave up his resistance and opened his mouth. Du Heng also put a piece of honey cake into his mouth as usual, using the sweetness of the honey cake to relieve the bitterness of the medicine.
Ignoring Du Heng any more, Chonglin walked to the case and sat down, picked up a book and read it, but his heart was extremely disturbed.
"What are you reading?"
Seeing that Chonglin didn't answer, Du Heng didn't care, and played with the Tuanyun Baifu celadon gilt brush washer on the table. "Have you changed your brush? The one from Shanyue Zhai last time seems more elegant."
After a moment of silence, Chonglin, who was extremely exhausted physically and mentally, said loudly: "Doctor Du, I am really tired today, and I have no intention of entertaining you. Can you please go back?" Although it was a question, it was an order to expel guests without leaving any room.
"Then... the officer has bid farewell, Your Highness can take a rest."
Turning around, a long, almost inaudible sigh escaped from his lips.The frivolous smile on Du Heng's face turned into desolation, and he stepped into the silvery snow, his figure gradually disappearing in the thick night.
Watching Du Heng go away, Chong Lin suddenly covered his face and coughed violently.He had been holding it back just now, but now he couldn't hold it anymore. The pain in his body and the shortness of breath made him cough so hard that his heart and lungs were about to vomit out.
Xiao An hurriedly patted Chonglin on the back, feeling distressed and annoyed at the same time, "This doctor Du is really getting more and more presumptuous. He is just flirtatious on weekdays, and he has no dignity in front of you..."
"Bring the spittoon." Chonglin whispered weakly.
"Master, you induce vomiting like this every day, how can your body bear it?" Knowing that Chonglin was about to forcefully vomit the decoction he just drank, Xiao An couldn't help persuading.
He was originally a young eunuch who was in charge of cleaning by the Rites Supervisor. By chance, Chonglinqin came to Dongli Palace to work as an errand.He had served Chonglin for only four years, and when he first came, the relationship between his master and Imperial Physician Du was already so bad, and he didn't know why.
There were many battles and conflicts invisible to the naked eye in the palace, Xiaoan only said that Chonglin hated Du Heng so much, but he was forced to vomit soup every day under some pressure.But the process of vomiting the medicine was extremely painful, and he felt uncomfortable watching it from the sidelines.
Chonglin tried his best to suppress his cough and panting, and urged: "Go quickly."
Xiaoan had no choice but to follow suit.
Spit, but also difficult to spit clean.Over the years, the fear of poison has already penetrated into the bone marrow, so what's the use of vomiting?Now that I still have my life, I think it is because I have helped the third brother to check and balance the crown prince in the court for a few years, so that Concubine Zhao felt that it was profitable; and the father became an idiot for advocating Taoism, believing that he is the reincarnation of Dao Zunyu Ruyi, and his life is Guan Guomailong Fortunately, the time is not yet ripe, and that woman also needs to worry about the emperor's dragon body.
It is known to all courts that the emperor will not have much time to come, and the battle for the throne will be decided.Even if he didn't die from the poisonous hair, his life was almost at the end.Is it true that people can't fight against the sky?But how would he be willing to be murdered and killed by Concubine Zhao - drugged by Du Heng!
After vomiting out the decoction in his stomach, Chonglin drank some water and told Xiaoan to bring the honey cake into the inner room, and then he lay down and rested himself.
Xiao An couldn't help but blame secretly as usual: the master is picky, there are countless exquisite pastries sent by the imperial dining room, and it is rare for him to enjoy them.Du Heng never got tired of eating the simple honey cakes he bought from a small stall, and it was actually his favorite food, which is really puzzling.
Xiao An Duanpan entered the room, blew out the lights outside, and a quiet and dark room spread.
"Have you been scolded again? I had a hunch." Seeing Du Heng come out with a bitter face, Xiaodi, who had been waiting outside Dongli Palace for a long time, gloated and laughed at him.
"Young master Di is so clever, you know how to watch the stars at night?" Stretching out his hand to touch his little head, Du Heng's mood improved a lot.
"Touch my head again, no wonder I don't grow taller!" The dissatisfied protest only aroused Du Heng's ridicule, but seeing that he was a little more cheerful, Xiao Di was secretly relieved.
Xiao Di has just turned 16 years old, and has been Du Heng's personal attendant since he was sold into the Du Mansion six years ago.He is a bit thin and not tall, but his big eyes are always lively and lively.
"The moon is shining on your buttocks. If you don't go back, Sister Langhuan will suspect that you have a new love." Xiaodi picked up the lantern on the ground, and the red candle with a wick dripped a little bit of candle tears, and the print on the snow was particularly eye-catching.
Du Heng laughed and said, "Lang Huan is not as busy as you."
Langhuan, the top card of Fengqi Tower, is one of the best famous prostitutes in Beijing. Not only is she born beautiful, but she is also a leader in piano art and literature.She has a noble and unruly personality, she only sells her art but not her body. No matter how many wealthy people spend a lot of money, it is hard to find a side, but she is only in love with Du Heng.And Imperial Physician Du also generously lived in Fengqi Building for three years, and the street knew all about his romantic affairs.
It was night, but Nantong Street was brightly lit.Although it is at the foot of the emperor, the ban on whoring is endless every year, but the brothels and Chu houses are banned more and more.As time goes by, the imperial court simply turns a blind eye and turns a blind eye, and the first-rank officials can change into light clothes, leave aside the tired wives and concubines at home, and come here to enjoy the soft jade.
The sounds of warblers and swallows on both sides can be heard endlessly, and the beautifully dressed and smiling women wantonly tease and laugh at passers-by for business.When I came to Fengqi Tower, no prostitute came forward to greet her.When they saw Du Heng, they just smiled and saluted. Although they couldn't avoid looking at that one-in-a-thousand handsome face, they just let their master and servant go in unimpeded all the way.
Walking to Linlang Pavilion, Langhuan has been waiting at the door for a long time.The servant girl Mi'er took the lantern from Xiaodi's hand, and dragged him to prepare food together.
"Today is a bit late, and even your dinner was delayed." Du Heng's demeanor is elegant and casual at this moment.No need to ask, after three years of being together, he can understand Lang Huan's temperament very well.If he doesn't come back, she will never eat alone.
Shaking his head lightly, there was no displeasure on Lang Huan's smiling face. "My lord asked Mi'er to buy the pears you wanted." With a slender finger, there were plates on the long red lacquer table - pears, red dates, Chuanbei, honey, brown sugar and flour, neatly arranged.
Du Heng walked quickly, picked up a pear, sniffed it, and smiled heartily. "That's great. It's hard to buy fresh Sydney pears in winter. He frowned when he ate the Chen pears he used a few times ago. The prince's mouth is not ordinary."
"Is the Sixth Prince's health better?" Lang Huan asked casually.
"It's not too late, the pears need to be pickled first..." Du Heng didn't pay attention to her question at all. He took out a small blue and white bottle from the medicine box in the corner, cut the pears into slices, and carefully poured them into the bottle. brown liquid.
Xiaodi came in with a dish, and seeing her master making honey cakes again, she felt playful, and tiptoed around behind Du Heng, grabbed a piece of pear and was about to put it into her mouth.Du Heng's expression changed drastically in an instant, and he slapped Xiaodi's hand open, and the pear slice fell to the ground.
Xiaodi, who has always been favored, was hit by this blow, and his mouth was about to cry.
"You can eat this pear soaked in medicine?" Du Heng shouted in a hurry, but the words blurted out, and it was too late to regret.
"Soaked in medicine?" Xiao Di always thought that the blue vase contained only spices. "But...you don't often eat this honey cake at His Highness the Sixth Prince..." His face really changed at this moment.
Lang Huan's face also turned pale, "My lord... Didn't you say that this medicine is specially designed to detoxify the sixth prince's body, and its medicinal properties are extremely strong. Why do you..."
Du Heng had no choice but to laugh and cry: "You don't want to look sad. The medicine is strong but it is not poisonous. I am a doctor. It is okay to take a little."
Langhuan and Xiaodi looked at each other, they knew each other well.How could he care about his own life in order to let the sixth prince dispel his worries and eat it with peace of mind?
Du Heng lowered his head and concentrated on making honey cakes, with a smile unconsciously on his face.
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