"Your Highness, this matter is of great importance, are you sure it is true?"

"The poisoning has been confirmed, but the toxin has not yet been detected, but with Alan here, it will not take long before it can be detected."

The cup of tea that Ji Linglan brought back today was poured to Ji Pingting. Ji Pingting tested it with a poisonous gu, and there was indeed a small amount of toxin in the tea. poisoned in their diet.

"Lan County King can also be medical skills?"

"He's not good at medical skills, but he has some research on poisons. Bengong said before that he had studied autopsy."

Lu Zhong frowned, and asked, "The emperor's poisoning was also diagnosed by Prince Lan?"

"Yes." Seeing Lu Zhong's appearance, Princess Yaohua couldn't guess what he was thinking, and said displeasedly: "Lu Xiang suspects that Alan has poisoned you? Lu Xiang, don't forget that Alan just yesterday Returning to the palace, but the emperor has been lingering and sick for a long time."

"Your Highness, calm down. The old minister didn't mean that. He just felt that the emperor's poisoning hadn't been detected by the imperial physicians, but it was the Prince Lan, who was not skilled in medicine, so he was a little confused."

"Then what is Xiang Lu's intention? Do you suspect that A Lan has set up a suspicious battle, sowed the relationship between the palace and the emperor's brother, resulting in turmoil in Linguo, and took the opportunity to unite with Fu Guo to destroy Linguo?"

The conjecture in his heart was expressed without any concealment, and Lu Zhong couldn't help but said: "What Your Highness said is not impossible."

"If Lu Xiang thinks this way, I will be very disappointed!" Princess Yaohua looked at Lu Zhong sharply, and said: "I am a little suspicious now, and it was Lu Xiang who secretly intercepted and killed me. There is an old grudge between you and this palace, dissatisfaction with your father for not committing crimes against me, and you have two minds, intending to rebel against me. In this way, the one who poisoned your father was also Xiang Lu?"

Lu Zhong's complexion changed again and again, and he said: "Your Highness, be careful! The veteran is loyal and devoted to the country, and the sun and the moon can learn from each other!"

"Before the rebels are discovered, who doesn't keep saying that they are loyal, but once they start their actions, each one is more ruthless than the other." Princess Yaohua said with a serious face, "'Talking is not speculative', since Lu Xiang doesn't believe me, so let's let go of today's matter, and I will present all the evidence to my father, so that my father can decide."

Lu Zhongxin was startled, quickly stopped Princess Yaohua, and said in a slow voice: "Your Highness calm down, the old minister is also devoted to the country, so he was a bit suspicious, and did not intend to target King Lan County. Your Highness can prove to the old minister The old minister is grateful for the opportunity, and we must not be provoked by the person behind the scenes."

Seeing that Lu Zhong was subdued, Princess Yaohua didn't hold back, but her face was still calm, and she said: "Lu Xiang remembers hating me because of Lu Zheng's matter, I understand, facing Lu Xiang for so many years, I also feel sorry for him." I have been patient all the time. It’s just that Lu Xiang doubted Ah Lan for no reason today, which made me really unbearable. This child has been living abroad for more than ten years and has suffered a lot. Now that he has finally returned to his hometown, he still has to be questioned. How much should he feel? It's uncomfortable. What's more, since he met Ben Gong, he not only cured Ben Gong's illness, but also took over the responsibility of father's diet after finding out that his father was poisoned. ?”

Lu Zhong nodded thoughtfully, and said, "Your Highness is right."

"In Fu State, the night I confirmed his identity, he was assassinated twice in succession. Those people were the nails for Lin Guo to infiltrate into Fu State, and Zhang Zhou, the deputy commander of the Xiaoji Guards, no matter how powerful he is, Can you buy them off? Besides, the maid next to me personally said that she was instigated by the Crown Princess. All these are enough to prove that Alan is just an innocent victim and is a stumbling block for the Crown Princess to realize her ambition." Princess Yaohua After a pause, he continued: "Master Lu, whether it is Chang Lin of Fu State or Jiao Si of Lin State, they all said that it was Prime Minister Lu who ordered them, but I have never believed it, because I know of Lu Xiang's wisdom. He Zhongxin, but today Lu Que really let me down."

Princess Yaohua understood the reasoning with emotion, and Lu Zhong felt deeply ashamed when she said it, bowed and said: "The old minister is stupid, please forgive me, Your Highness."

Seeing this, Princess Yaohua said slowly: "Mr. Lu, Linguo is now shrouded in conspiracy, just like the palace change 13 years ago. No matter what rift there is between you and me, when we face the important affairs of our family and country, we will all be together. It is time to turn hostility into friendship and help the emperor to tide over the crisis together."

"Yes, the old minister understands. Don't worry, Your Highness, the old minister will do his best to serve the country loyally."

Princess Yaohua let out a long breath, and said: "In that case, then Xiang Lu can go with me."

Seven days passed in a blink of an eye, and the samples Ji Linglan gave Tang Tang one after another finally had results. Just as he guessed, it was indeed mercury poisoning.Ji Linglan asked Tang Tang to buy some medicines to treat mercury poisoning and keep them for later use. After discussing with Princess Yaohua, they planned to inform Lin Tianyao about someone being poisoned.

After lunch that day, Ji Linglan and Princess Yaohua did not leave Lin Tianyao's bedroom as before.

Princess Yaohua looked at Ji Linglan, turned her head to look at Lin Tianyao, and said, "Father, I have something to say to you."

Seeing Princess Yaohua's serious expression, Lin Tianyao knew that what he was going to say must not be a trivial matter, so he waved Shi Min and the others to leave.Seeing that the door of the palace was closed, Lin Tianyao said just now: "Yao'er has something to say, you might as well just say it."

"Father, do you know why Ah Lan wants to take over your diet?"

Lin Tianyao said calmly: "Did someone poison my food?"

Princess Yaohua was startled, and then said: "Father, you know, why didn't you stop it?"

Lin Tianyao said with a wry smile: "I also had such a guess after Ah Lan said that he would take over my diet, and then asked people to investigate for a few days, but nothing was found."

Princess Yaohua came to a sudden, and said: "A Lan was only suspicious before, but now it is confirmed that someone has indeed poisoned the father's diet, but the amount of this poison is very small each time, and it is not fixed, so the father The disease will be good and bad."

"Then why didn't the imperial physician find out? Could it be that they were also involved?"

Ji Linglan replied truthfully: "Grandfather Hui, this kind of toxin invades the central nervous system of the human body and affects the five senses of the human body. Some people may not be able to hear clearly, or they may not be able to see, or they may be confused, or moody. And when a person reaches a certain age Afterwards, this kind of situation will also occur when the body function declines, so it makes sense for the imperial physician to confuse it. However, this does not rule out the involvement of the imperial physician."

"So that's how it is." Lin Tianyao looked at Ji Linglan and asked directly, "Then is there any cure for the poison in my body?"

Ji Linglan nodded, and said: "There is a solution, but it takes a long time to recuperate before the toxin can be completely excreted from the body."

"Then how to solve it?"

"Grandfather, Ah Lan will dispense the medicine for you, and you can drink it on time."

In fact, the poison is easy to detox, but the body depleted by the poison needs time to repair.

Lin Tianyao nodded and said, "Okay, then my life will be in A Lan's hands."

Ji Linglan hesitated when he heard the words, and asked curiously: "Grandfather, are you not afraid that I will harm you?"

Lin Tianyao said with a smile: "If Ah Lan wants to harm me, you don't have to go to such trouble, just stand by and watch."

It feels good to be trusted unconditionally, Ji Linglan felt at ease, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, grandpa, Alan will definitely take care of you."

"I believe that Ah Lan will not let me down."

Seeing the close relationship between grandparents and grandchildren, Princess Yaohua was delighted and reminded: "Father, in addition to detoxification, we also need to find out the person who poisoned."

"Is that cup of tea a few days ago useful?"

Ji Linglan was no longer surprised, and said, "Well, there is poison in the tea."

Lin Tianyao's face became ugly, and he said: "So, people who have followed me for more than [-] years have actually betrayed me."

Ji Linglan hurriedly persuaded: "Grandpa, calm down, you have to pay attention to your body, don't forget that it hurts you."

Lin Tianyao calmed down when he heard the words, sighed, and said, "Yao'er, tell me the truth, what happened on the way back home?"

Princess Yaohua was taken aback, then said with a wry smile: "Father, have you heard anything?"

Lin Tianyao sighed again, and said: "The dispatch of soldiers and horses is such a big matter, how could they not play, and it's related to the border."

"Father forgives the crime, but my son didn't want to make Father worry, so he kept hiding it. But he forgot that Father is Emperor Father after all. Even if you are in the palace, you can still hear all directions and see all directions."

Lin Tianyao was amused for a while, and said: "You don't have to play sloppy eyes with me, just tell me the truth about what happened."

Princess Yaohua saw that she couldn't hide it anymore, so she told all the things that happened these days in detail.

Princess Yaohua saw Lin Tianyao's face darkened, and said: "Father, please calm down, I believe that the emperor is not aware of all this."

"Grandfather, I also believe that Uncle doesn't know anything about it. It's all about someone using Uncle's name for their own personal gain."

Lin Tianyao's face was still gloomy, and he said: "Even if he doesn't know, he can't absolve himself of the blame for this matter. Even a small backyard can't be managed well, how can I entrust him with such a huge country."

Princess Yaohua defended Lin Fengshu and said: "Father, the emperor's brother has always valued love and righteousness. The crown princess has been with him for more than [-] years. No mercy."

Lin Tianyao snorted coldly, and said: "I hope he is as clear as you said, otherwise the position of the crown prince should be replaced."

Princess Yaohua smiled wryly and said: "Father, please calm down, don't be angry."

Ji Linglan quickly poured a cup of tea, brought it to Lin Tianyao's side, and said, "Grandfather, drink a cup of tea to quench the fire."

Lin Tianyao took a sip from the teacup and said, "I never thought that the team that was selected for the crown prince's succession would become a disaster now. The Gao family has taught a good daughter."

"Father, now is not the time to be angry. It is better to eliminate the people around you first, and find the traitor first."

Lin Tianyao let out a long breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and said: "Since you have already determined who it is, then directly hand it over to Xiao Qiwei for interrogation. I don't believe that I can't find out the truth."

"Father, will doing so scare the snake away?"

"Since the day A Lan took over my food and drink, he has already scared the enemy, so there is no need to worry about it."

"Grandfather, besides Eunuch Shi, who else is serving your tea?"

"I have four personal servants. Besides Shi Min, there are Cao Ying, Bao Bao, and Wu Lan. They are on duty in rotation on weekdays."

"Grandfather, besides Eunuch Shi, who else was on duty that day?"

"And Ulan, the two of them are on duty together."

Ji Linglan nodded, and said: "Then the grandpa called them in, why don't you let Alan ask them first."

"Okay, then give them a chance." Lin Tianyao raised his voice and shouted: "Come here."

Hearing Lin Tianyao's cry, Shi Min opened the door from outside the hall and walked in, came to the front, bowed and said: "Your servant is here, what is the emperor's order?"

"Go and call Ulan, I have something to tell you two."

"Yes, the slave obeys."

Shi Min bowed and exited the hall, and after a while, someone opened the door and walked in, followed by a man.

Ulan bowed and said, "The servant sees the emperor."

Lin Tianyao looked at Ji Linglan and said, "Ah Lan wants to ask anything, just ask."

Ji Linglan responded, turned to look at Shi Min and Wu Lan, and asked bluntly: "After lunch seven days ago, who brewed the cup of tea that Shi Min brought in?"

Shi Min and Wu Lan looked at each other, and said aloud: "But the emperor didn't drink the cup that was given to Prince Lan?"

"That's the cup."

Shi Min replied: "Go back to the king, that cup of tea was brewed by a servant."

"When you make tea, has anyone else touched the cup or the water?"

Shi Min thought for a while, then shook his head and said: "When the servant makes tea, he prepares the tea set, fetches water, boils the water, brews it as usual, and then brings it to the emperor. No one touches it during this time."

"Then do you know that there is poison in that cup of tea?" Ji Linglan looked at Shi Min carefully, observing the expression changes on his face.

Shi Min was stunned, then looked at Lin Tianyao, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, this servant did not poison, and this servant did not know that the tea was poisonous, please let the Emperor know!"

Lin Tianyao looked gloomy, and said, "You said just now that you didn't touch anyone when making the tea. Who else could it be if you weren't the one who poisoned the tea?"

Shi Min prostrated on the ground and anxiously argued: "Your Majesty, my servant has followed you for many years and is loyal to you, so how could I possibly poison you.

Your Majesty, the servant was wronged. The servant didn't even know that the tea was poisonous, otherwise how could there be such an argument. "

Ji Linglan looked at Ulan and said, "Ulan, what were you doing when Shi Min was making tea? Why didn't I see you that day?"

Ulan bowed and replied: "Back to the king, the slave is waiting for the emperor's pen and ink. There are several imperial edicts to be issued that day, and the slave is sorting out and arranging the manpower. When the princess and the king leave, the slave returns to the bedroom to serve the emperor." .”

Ji Linglan nodded and said, "Do you still have the tea that the imperial grandfather drank that day?"

Shi Min hurriedly replied: "Yes, yes, it's in the tea room."

"Okay, you go to the tea room with me."

"Yes, the servant will take you there."

Shi Min got up and took Ji Linglan to the tea room.

The tea room is in a small cubicle next to the sleeping hall. Shi Min came to the door, took out the key to open the door, bowed and said, "Please, king."

Ji Linglan nodded, raised her foot and walked in, carefully sizing up the situation in the tea room. The space here is not big, only about a dozen square meters in size. There are two cabinets leaning on the east and west walls, about the same length and height About three meters long, the cabinet has many drawers, similar to a medicine cabinet in a pharmacy, and each drawer is marked with the name of the tea.The position of the north wall leans against a shelf filled with various tea sets.There are two stoves and some water storage tanks in the back of the room.

Ji Linglan was about to squat down and check the stove on the ground, but saw a shadow slowly approaching.He was alert in his heart, and he rushed forward, then turned to look at Shi Min behind him, and saw that he was holding a dagger in his hand, the surprise in his eyes quickly turned fierce, he raised the dagger and rushed towards Ji Linglan.

Ji Linglan didn't know the details of the other party, and she didn't have a weapon on her body, so she could only tentatively dodge, and shouted: "Come here, there is an assassin!"

This is Lin Tianyao's bedroom, and there are shadow guards hiding in the dark everywhere. Ji Linglan knew that as long as he yelled, someone would definitely come to check the situation.

Hearing Ji Linglan's shout, Xu Ning was the first to barge in. Seeing that Shi Min was holding the murder weapon, he rushed in without saying a word, holding a long sword.Shi Min was entangled by Xu Ning, Ji Linglan quickly got away and walked to the door quickly.

Princess Yaohua and Lin Tianyao who heard the shout also came over one after another. Seeing Ji Linglan coming out of the tea room, they asked nervously, "Alan, are you okay, are you injured?"

Ji Linglan shook her head and said, "Grandfather and mother, don't worry, I'm fine. Shi Min wanted to kill me because he wanted to see things come to light, and he wanted to fight me to the death."

Lin Tianyao ordered angrily when he heard the words: "Catch the alive, I have to ask carefully, who gave him the courage to murder me!"

Hearing this, Xu Ning lowered his wrist, and the sword that was about to stab his chest moved down two inches. With a sound of 'poof', the long sword pierced into the flesh and then pierced out. Shi Min spat out a mouthful of blood, and then smiled at Xu Ning He smiled, and suddenly his body twitched, and then foamed at the mouth, and fell to the ground.

Xu Ning withdrew his long sword, walked out of the tea room, came to Lin Tianyao, bowed and said: "The emperor forgives the sin, Shi Min committed suicide by taking poison, and the subordinates have no time to stop it."

Lin Tianyao said angrily: "Throw his body into the garden of beasts, I will let him die without a whole body and a place to die!"

"Yes, my subordinates obey."

As soon as Xu Ning waved his hand, two people came over and dragged Shi Min's body out.

"Send them all to Xiaoqiwei, and I want to see who else will betray me."

"Yes, my subordinates obey."

Princess Yaohua interjected: "Father, you only need a few people, and now you have sent them all to Xiaoqiwei, what should you do?"

"Draw the shadow guards over here. I want those who hide in the dark to see who is the lord of this country!" Lin Tianyao's face is no longer the usual gentleness of Ji Linglan, but the vigorous and resolute behavior of a generation of emperors .Let the people present deeply realize that although he is getting old, he is still the king above the others.

Princess Yaohua nodded and said: "Alright, the minister there will send someone here."

"Come on, go and call Lu Zhong and Xiao Ji to me."

"Yes, my subordinates obey."

Lin Tianyao turned his head to look at Ji Linglan and Princess Yaohua, his expression relaxed, and he said, "Yaoer, Alan, follow me to the imperial study."

Ji Linglan was startled, and then responded, "Yes, Grandfather."

"Yes, Father."

Ji Linglan and Princess Yaohua supported Lin Tianyao to the imperial study, Lin Tianyao took his seat at the imperial case, Ji Linglan and Princess Yaohua stood aside.

Ji Linglan asked in a low voice: "Mother, what does this Xiaoqi guard do?"

Princess Yaohua explained: "Xiao Qiwei is one of the three guards guarding the imperial capital. He only obeys the orders of the emperor and has the function of inspecting and inspecting all officials for the emperor. Xiao Ji is the commander of the Xiao cavalry, a fourth-rank military general."

Ji Linglan nodded, the function of this Xiaoqiwei was similar to that of the Jinyiwei in the Ming Dynasty.

Although the two spoke in a low voice, they did not shy away from Lin Tianyao. The volume was controlled within the range that Lin Tianyao could hear but did not find it noisy, so that it would neither be offensive nor suspicious.

Lin Tianyao turned his head to look at Ji Linglan, and said, "Alan, come and help me sharpen the ink."

"Yes, Grandfather." Ji Linglan stepped forward, raised his sleeves and rubbed ink for Lin Tianyao.

Lin Tianyao looked at the memorial in his hand and asked, "What kind of books does Ah Lan usually like to read?"

Ji Linglan replied truthfully: "Back to the emperor's grandfather, Ah Lan usually reads more history books, laws and medical books."

Lin Tianyao nodded, and said: "I have a lot of books in this royal study, and when I go back later, I can pick up two. If there is anything you don't understand, you can come and ask me at any time."

"Yes, thank you, grandpa. Ah Lan is thinking of asking his mother for a few books to read, so he doesn't have to bother his mother now."

The grandparents and grandchildren talked and laughed, as if what happened just now had never happened.

About half an hour later, Xu Ning's report came from the door, saying: "My Majesty, Lu Xiang and Lord Xiao are seeking to see you outside."

Lin Tianyao responded lightly, "Let them in."

Xu Ning raised his voice and said, "Xuan Lu Xiang, Mr. Xiao will see you."

Lu Zhong and Xiao Ji heard the announcement, walked in one after another, came to the front of the hall, knelt down on the ground, and said: "The old minister (the last general) sees the emperor, long live, long live, long live."

"Be flat."

"Thank you, Majesty Ron."

Lin Tianyao looked at the two of them and said, "Do you know why I called you here?"

Lu Zhong and Xiao Ji looked at each other and said: "I don't know, please ask the emperor to clarify."

"Just now, Shi Min failed to assassinate Prince Lan and was punished. Do you know why?"

Surprised expressions appeared on their faces, they looked at Ji Linglan one after another, and then looked at each other.

Seeing that Lu Zhong was thinking, Lin Tianyao said, "Does Xiang Lu know why?"

Lu Zhong was called by name, pondered for a while, and said: "Back to the emperor, the old minister dared to guess, could this matter have something to do with the emperor being poisoned?"

The surprise on Xiao Ji's face was even worse after hearing this.

Lin Tianyao nodded and said, "It seems that Lu Xiang knows this matter very well."

"Returning to the emperor, the old minister was also involved in this matter. The princess trusted me and gave the old minister the opportunity to prove himself. The old minister is very grateful, so I know a thing or two."

Xiao Ji on the side frowned, obviously because there was too much information, and he was trying to digest it.

"Someone tampered with my diet, so that I stayed in bed for several months. It's really abominable!" Lin Tianyao patted the imperial case with his hands, his face extremely ugly.

Seeing this, Lu Zhong and Xiao Ji quickly knelt down on the ground and said: "The emperor calm down."

"Xiao Ji, I order you to find Shi Min's accomplices at all costs!"

"Yes, the last will obey!"

"Lu Xiang, this Gao family is getting more and more restless. I want you to investigate secretly. Be sure to investigate all his followers. I will remove these cancers one by one!"

"Yes, the old minister obeyed."

"Today there are only five of us, the monarch and his ministers, in the palace. If there is even a little bit of news leaking out, don't blame me for being cruel."

Everyone quickly responded and said: "Yes, I (the last general) obeyed."

"Okay, you all leave."

"Yes, my minister (last general) will leave." Lu Zhong and Xiao Ji bowed and exited the hall.

Lin Tianyao picked up the letter of credence on the table and said: "Fu Guo sent the letter of credence. The old emperor Fu Lianchao passed away. His third son, Fu Nanling, will succeed to the throne on the ninth day of October. Envoys from various countries are specially invited to attend his enthronement ceremony. Yaoer , who do you think I should send there?"

Hearing Fu Nanling's name, Ji Linglan's heart skipped a beat, and subconsciously looked at the credential in Lin Tianyao's hand.

Princess Yaohua looked at Ji Linglan, knowing the relationship between the two, she naturally understood what Ji Linglan was thinking at this time.Sensing Princess Yaohua's gaze, Ji Linglan raised her head to look at her, and shook her head slightly.

Princess Yaohua was startled, and then thought of the toxins in Lin Tianyao's body, she couldn't help feeling warm, and said: "Father, I feel that Grand Tutor Gao is the best candidate for this mission to Fu Kingdom."

Lin Tianyao looked up at Princess Yaohua, and said with a smile: "Yao'er and I thought of going together. Gao Zhenjiang is the crown prince and the chief assistant of the cabinet, so it is appropriate for him to go to Fu as an envoy. It's just that I I still have some scruples to some extent, if our Grand Tutor Gao is too capable, if we reach a deal with Emperor Fu, it will not be worth the loss."

"Father, when Ah Lan was in Fu country, he followed Fu Nanling for a while, and he has a certain understanding of Fu Nanling. Why don't you listen to his opinion."

Lin Tianyao looked at Ji Linglan and said, "Then tell me, Ah Lan."

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