King's favor is hard to do

Han Yuan helped Du Yuzhang into his own carriage.

As expected of Dayan's number one treacherous minister, the carriage was extremely luxuriously decorated.Du Yuzhang was placed on a soft wool pad.The wheels seem to be wrapped with good sheepskin, which not only moves quietly, but also reduces the pain of bumps.

"Master Han, do you know that people in the outskirts of the city can't even wear sheepskin jackets on bitter cold days?"

"Lord Du, you really don't know what to do. If the wheels weren't wrapped in sheepskin and the car was bumping like this, your broken bones would have suffered a lot."

"..."

"What's more, under my rule, Han Yuan, the number of people who died of freezing and starvation in the suburbs of the capital this year has decreased by [-]% compared with previous years. I, Han Yuan, have saved so many people, and I feel very comfortable. There is no reason to compete with myself. Don't talk about sheepskin wheels , even if I want to use sheepskin to pave the floor of the house, why not?"

"Thirty percent... what about the remaining seventy percent? Master Han, what should they do?"

"I knew you were going to say that." Han Yuan clicked his tongue, "You high-ranking officials who have read sage books are all of the same virtue."

It's not speculative, half a sentence is too much.Han Yuan closed his mouth, his eyes were straightened, and he didn't know who he was thinking about.

The carriage drove lightly through the streets and alleys, and a bright moon hung high in the sky.

……

"Wake up quickly. Master Du, do you want to spend the night in my carriage?"

Du Yuzhang opened his eyes dimly.Han Yuan stared at him with displeasure, and it took Du Yuzhang a while to remember how he and Han Yuan got together.

"arrive?"

Du Yuzhang glanced outside.This is not his mansion.

"here is……?"

"this is my house."

——Han Yuan's home?Du Yuzhang froze for a moment, but felt relieved.That's right, Han Yuan and himself were political enemies in the first place, and it was the utmost benevolence to save him today.There's no reason to send yourself back.I don't know if Han Yuan's mansion is far from Wanggong Street. If he walks back, can he catch up with the early court?

"...Then, Mr. Han, Du will leave now. Du is very grateful for the kindness of saving us today."

Before Du Yuzhang finished speaking, he felt a pain in his wrist.It turned out that it was Han Yuan who had been supporting his injured arm, but at this moment, for some reason, he suddenly squeezed it hard.

"Hiss...Master Han..."

"Sorry, I can't control it." Han Yuan was expressionless, and didn't see any sign of apology. "Facing you naive and loyal ministers like you, I really... You don't think that I brought you to my house so that you can walk home by yourself?"

"I……"

"Or, do you want to drag your injured arm and rush directly to the court? Du Yuzhang is really 'dedicated'."

"..."

"Or, you just look down on Han so much. Even stepping into Han's house feels like your feet are dirty?"

"..."

"Don't worry. In the house of Mr. Han, I didn't use sheepskin to pave the floor, and gold leaf as the foot."

"Lord Han!"

Du Yuzhang blushed a little after being teased a series of times like this.Han Yuan looked at his face and shook his head.

"Lord Du, to tell you the truth, I don't intend to take this opportunity to make friends with you. It's enough for me to serve you honest and loyal ministers, and I really don't have time to make another one. It's just that you were injured last night. , his complexion is too ugly. If you can't take a good rest, I'm afraid you really won't be able to hold on."

Du Yuzhang knew that Han Yuan was right.Although he was planning to go to court just now, he was already a little dizzy after only saying these few words.If it weren't for Han Yuan still holding his arm, maybe he didn't even have the strength to stand up.

"In this case, I would like to ask Mr. Han to send someone to send me back. I will not go to court, and I will rest at home for a day."

"at home?"

Han Yuan chuckled, and said with no deep meaning,

"If you go back to Mrs. Du's own home...I'm afraid you won't even be able to have a moment's rest."

What does Han Yuan mean?

Du Yuzhang didn't think about it for a while, but he didn't have the energy to think about it again.He became more dizzy and felt like vomiting.There were bursts of tightness in the chest cavity, and there was a dull pain.Du Yuzhang knew that if he didn't rest, he might be about to attack.

"In that case, please trouble Mr. Han."

"Don't bother, don't bother. If you really care about me, you must take care of your health and don't die. Come, Mr. Du, this way please."

Soon, Du Yuzhang was taken by Han Yuan to a magnificent guest room.Han Yuan ordered someone to light sleeping incense, and asked someone to boil ginseng soup for him to pour down, and left.I don't know if the ginseng soup is also mixed with calming drugs, but after Du Yuzhang drank it, he felt that his eyelids were heavy and he soon fell asleep.

Han Yuan went back to his study and wrote two letters.

The first letter was flamboyant and phoenix dancing, with a few words, and the last signature was the word "Yuan".The second letter was long and long, with clear and handsome handwriting, and every word was carefully considered.It is full of parallel poems and poems, and the words are extremely respectful, which can be called a model of flattery.

"Send this letter to the Bai Mansion. Tell Bai Jiaoran that I have rescued his idol. If he has already fallen asleep, there is no need to wake him up, just send the letter to him."

Seeing his confidant put away the text message, Han Yuan handed him the long letter again.

"This letter, you have been to the White Mansion, and then sent to the palace. Be smart, if His Majesty is not here, you will kneel in front of the bedroom and wait until His Majesty returns. If His Majesty is... don't wake him up, and don't tell him The chief is in charge of your business, lest Wang Li wake up His Majesty. You just wait at the door until His Majesty wakes up."

"What if His Majesty is awake?"

"If he is awake..." Han Yuan smiled slightly, "Your Majesty has drunk so much wine, he will not wake up unless he hears some shocking news. But if he really listens to the wind, he will be restless all night, impossible Sit still, stay in the palace and wait for the news."

My confidant didn't understand.But he had known for a long time that his master's mind was not something that ordinary people could keep up with - so he didn't ask any more questions.

"By the way...do you want to send a message to the Prime Minister's Mansion so that they won't worry?"

"Don't go!" Han Yuan laughed loudly, "Where do you think His Majesty is not in the palace? Lao Tzu's tranquilizing incense is very expensive. If Du Yuzhang just fell asleep, His Majesty will find it... Lao Tzu's money is not Is it in vain?"

……

Han Yuan's Anshenxiang is really effective.Du Yuzhang sank in his sleep, like sinking in a pool of warm lake water, sinking little by little.It's strange, he is clearly asleep, and there is no sound around him, but he seems to be conscious again, knowing that he is sinking into a deep, dark, warm lair...

Du Yuzhang jerked violently and opened his eyes in his sleep.He looked around, and the darkness was gradually diluted like ink dripping in clear water.The surrounding area was still empty, but Du Yuzhang was gradually able to see his surroundings clearly.

"This is where?"

Du Yuzhang didn't know where this was, but it must not be in the guest room of Han Yuan's mansion.

"Master Du, are you awake?"

Du Yuzhang heard a voice.He turned around and saw a familiar face.

"Doctor Zheng? Why are you here...Could it be my dream?"

"This is indeed a dream, but it is also true. It's just that this place is not in any corner of the world."

Doctor Zheng appeared in the dark.He still has white hair and youthful face, a hale figure, and he is still dressed like an imperial doctor.But Du Yuzhang clearly felt that something had changed in him.

"Doctor Zheng, what happened today? Why did I receive your note, and why did I encounter an attack? Doctor Zheng, does this have anything to do with you?"

"Lord Du, I can't answer your question. I'm already dead, and now I'm just a ghost. If I didn't want to see you, I wouldn't even have any remaining memories."

What?Du Yuzhang was shocked.he asked,

"You're dead? How is that possible?"

"A few days ago, I was killed because I saw a doctor for you. Now, the body has also been transported to other provinces and incinerated into ashes."

Doctor Zheng said, but his face was very calm,

"But I won't resent you for this, let alone anger you. It's just that my original chance has been distorted, and I'm tightly entangled with you. Master Du, this is why I appeared in your dream."

What's the meaning?Du Yuzhang was puzzled.Doctor Zheng seemed to be able to hear his heart, and continued.

"It's just that I was reincarnated in the human world this time. I was supposed to save the lives of ninety-nine 81 good people to be considered a complete merit. It's a pity that I still missed three lives, so I had to end this reincarnation early. But by accident , I became attached to you again——thus, I have another chance to save your life and end this experience."

"You mean...you can cure my serious illness?"

"Lord Du, I should have saved three lives, but I was thrown into reincarnation ahead of time. Therefore, I still have a chance to bring you back from the Jedi. By saving you, I can indirectly save many people—the secret must not be revealed, but there are This matter. It’s just that this is my chance, and it’s also your chance, and you also need to pay the price. Only after going through the catastrophe and cutting off the fate, can you really save your life in the end.”

Du Yuzhang was confused,

"What do you mean? What price do I have to pay?"

"The price you have to pay is to give up. The so-called giving up is nothing more than cutting off your obsessions and concerns. When you can let go of the thing you can't let go of, the person you can't let go of, you can do the hardest thing for you... ...you've found your opportunity."

Du Yuzhang was taken aback for a moment, then burst out laughing.He shook his head while laughing, with tears in his eyes.

"Mr. Zheng, everyone knows that I am shameless. I would sacrifice my own father for my own glory. Now I have no worries in my heart—even if I have, I have no wishful thinking! How can I give up what I have never been able to get? Family I have given up my ideals, my own honor... Wouldn't it be the easiest thing for me to give up?"

When Imperial Physician Zheng heard the words, he smiled slightly.

"Since this is the case, I will take it as your agreement. Mr. Du, although you are extremely smart, you suffer from obsession and obsession—sometimes, the smarter you are, the harder it is to see through. Sometimes, you think you have already done it. Yes, in fact, you have never done it at all. Not to mention, when you deceive yourself, you can't say that you can let go of your expectations."

……

With a loud bang, Du Yuzhang suddenly opened his eyes and sat up.He was sweating profusely, panting heavily.

Just now the scene in the dream is still vivid in my mind, and what Dr. Zheng said is still in my ears.But before he finished speaking, Du Yuzhang was woken up by the loud noise from nowhere.

Du Yuzhang looked out the window—the sun was already high.

Beside the bed, a burnt incense for calming the nerves rose with faint smoke.

"...I can't let go of...the obsession...?"

Du Yuzhang muttered to himself, feeling pain in his chest.A figure flashed across Du Yuzhang's mind.Thinking of him, the pain in Du Yuzhang's heart suddenly intensified.He frowned and covered his chest, unable to stand up for a long time.The pain went all the way from his chest to his throat, burning his flesh and blood.Du Yuzhang clutched his chest hard, dripping cold sweat on the quilt sheet.

With a bang, there was a loud bang at the door.

Du Yuzhang reluctantly turned his head away, but found that the person who flashed in his mind just now was standing in front of the door.