Emperor Que Shaohua

In the first two days after returning from Wanjian Villa, Luo Yanhua looked as usual except for being a little tired. He suddenly had a high fever, and his whole body was as hot as coals, but he lost consciousness within an hour, and no one could wake him up.

Luo Pingyuan had just moved to the post house at that time, and when he got the news and rushed back to Huaibizhuang to take a look, King Jing had been ill for three days, with fluctuating fever, water and rice were hard to get in, and he still couldn't wake up; Then, with the approach of the fifteenth day of the month, it just made things worse, and the high fever continued, and I woke up from time to time.

The two doctors in Huaibi Village are both famous doctors, but they were helpless in the face of such a dangerous situation. If Tang Yu hadn't been more familiar with King Jing's condition and had postponed his return trip to Shuzhong, the whole village would have been left bewildered.

Although he had experienced it many times before, Luo Pingyuan had never seen the emperor's brother sick so weak, even a bit ominous.It was the busiest time for him. After finishing the day's official duties, he rode back to Huaibizhuang at night to accompany the hospital bed. He devoted himself to inputting internal energy to help adjust his breath, but it was like a stone sinking into the sea, unable to achieve the previous effect.Even if he regained consciousness briefly at night, Luo Yanhua didn't have enough strength to speak, his brows were always furrowed unconsciously, as if enduring invisible pain, accompanied by low coughs that couldn't be stopped.

"It's okay, Ping Yuan, you are busy with your work," he said with effort, "I'll just rest for a few days."

Luo Pingyuan felt that he would never believe the "nothing" that the emperor said.

"The last time Sect Master Jiang was poisoned in the palace, Master Xi Gu and I both thought that it hurt our vitality, and it was better to take it easy for a few months. But everyone knows that what he thinks and does recently is exactly the opposite." After Tang Yu took the pulse, his expression was serious, And helpless, "I have been hit by Bihai Chengxin, I have to avoid exhaustion, especially avoid emotional ups and downs, troubles and worries, Sect Master Jiang has broken all the taboos, how can nothing happen? Now the sudden high fever shows that the cold evil in the body has turned strong, The dust-proof beads and water-proof beads I took earlier can no longer be reconciled, so that the cold air erodes, and the yang harmony in the body is forced to the outside, it is very dangerous to continue like this! My medical skills are limited, so please invite Master Xi Gu as soon as possible."

He considered and wrote down a prescription: "The fever must be reduced as soon as possible. I sent a message home some time ago, and someone brought a few herbs, which may be temporarily preserved. But the best way is to get the antidote as soon as possible, otherwise Other treatments treat the symptoms but not the root cause, and if it is delayed for a long time, I am afraid it will damage the viscera..."

Tang Yu's medical skills were already among the best among the younger generation, but her tone seemed to be completely unsure, Luo Pingyuan couldn't help but feel anxious.Every time he returned to the post house at dawn, he would be overwhelmed by a heavy haze and a sense of powerlessness.

It's no wonder that Wei Wuze was complacent despite his defeat and loss. In order to minimize the loss of the accident, Brother Huang really worked too hard.

Langhuan has sent pigeons to send the letter, and at the same time sent his subordinates to Mengxian Valley to escort Xi Minghua to Jinling as soon as possible.But the antidote for Bihai Chengxin is far more elusive and elusive than Qingluan's whereabouts.

When he was still in Luocheng, Luo Pingyuan once asked the owner of Mengxian Valley what the key medicinal material that was missing in the preparation of the antidote was and how to find it. Xi Minghua said that the strange herb was called Xuemanqing.

Xuemanqing exists in legends, and among the few records in ancient books, it is a kind of vine that grows attached to ancient trees, its color is like sapphire.Because the growth needs to absorb too much essence of heaven and earth, often only a towering tree over 800 years old can support a snowman green to climb without withering.It loves the sun by nature, but because of its slow growth, it can only go up a few feet every year from the bud, so it is often under the shade of the canopy for hundreds of years, without seeing the sun.Until one day it finally climbs the treetops, Xuemanqing will have to bathe in abundant sunlight for three to 500 years before it can bloom and bear one or two oval fruits covered with frost-like white snow. fluff.

"First, I was exposed to the shady and cold environment for hundreds of years, and then I was exposed to the blazing sun for hundreds of years. The balance of yin and yang has reached the extreme. Toxicity saved Sect Master Jiang from danger." Xi Minghua told each other, "But Xuemanqing is extremely rare, and it is even rare to find a fruit that is strong. It must be picked and refined in time when the fruit is ripe, otherwise the medicinal properties will be short. It will dissipate within a few months, and even if you get it, it’s useless.”

He sighed and stopped talking.

An ancient tree over [-] years old is already rare. If it is a coincidence to nourish a snowman green, it will take hundreds of years and nearly a thousand years. It is beyond imagination.There is no one in Mengxian Valley, and neither can Yunbao. It is rumored that the Tang Sect once hid one a few generations ago, but it has already been used up for some reasons.Therefore, in Xi Minghua's prescription, several other medicinal materials are also very rare, but Langhuan has managed to collect them all, except for the lack of snowman green fruit.

After the conversation, Luo Pingyuan secretly sent his subordinates to look for them carefully. The selected Jingyu guards were all capable and reliable. They set off in different directions, went to the high mountains and densely forested areas, and asked the woodcutter and the old man.Now, he sent out a second wave of troops and promised a great reward. He hoped that by chance, there would be such a treasure waiting on the treetop in the sun in the inaccessible places in southern Fujian and Sichuan and Guizhou.

Of course, what he wanted more was to return to Los Angeles as soon as possible. After all, compared to searching aimlessly, the medicinal materials stored in Miyagi University were real and certain.But before that, we must complete the Qingzhang Tianmu, arrest Wei Wuze as soon as possible, and find Qingluan...

With so many important matters on his mind, it was inevitable that His Highness the Fifth Highness would occasionally show a little bit of anxiety.

To everyone's relief, including him, Luo Yanhua's condition finally stabilized after being bedridden for nearly 20 days. It was as if he had once again passed a hurdle and gradually saw signs of improvement.

At the end of May, the south of the Yangtze River entered midsummer, and the heat in the city was unbearable, but in the evening, when you approach Huaibizhuang, which is surrounded by mountains and rivers, you will still feel comfortable and cool.

With the doctor's permission, Luo Yanhua was able to step out of the room and walk around the courtyard.

He was in a good mood. He was trapped in the hospital bed for more than half a month, and everyone obeyed his orders normally, but now he couldn't move his hands and feet. refreshing.

Luo Pingyuan accompanied the emperor for a slow walk, but felt a little sad. Compared with when he first arrived in Jinling, King Jing was obviously much lighter, and the clothes that used to fit him became looser.He took the coat from Gu Yu's hand, put it on Luo Yanhua's body, and found some unnecessary topics to chat about without saying a word.

"Bing Yuan, you just said that Pavilion Master Fan Shao went to bid farewell, but has he been to Nangong's house?" King Jing asked aloud after listening to him for a while.

"He...has been there, with Mr. Tang." Luo Pingyuan hesitated for a moment. These days, everyone deliberately avoided mentioning the Nangong family in front of Luo Yanhua. Thoughts are not pleasant.He understood what brother Huang was concerned about, and after a pause, he said: "Second Young Master's situation is okay, although he is still a little bit listless, but he has calmed down a lot. I think with time, he will definitely figure it out."

The eldest son's ruin and death at the martial arts conference was a heavy blow to the Nangong family, but the reputation of the second son, Nangong Jin, was preserved. It was the song that was played at the request of King Jing during the sword competition that proved his innocence. Yuntai Pu'an Mantra.If Nangong Jin had the slightest suspicion of being involved in a conspiracy, how could Sect Master Langhuan take the risk of making such a choice?Luo Pingyuan felt that it was possible that Nangong Jin did not understand Brother Huang's painstaking efforts, it was just that she was too sad to face it for a while.

"Even if he chooses not to think through it, it's normal." Luo Yanhua said leisurely.Thinking of that Ah Jin who always looked at him with kind and respectful eyes, he suddenly felt a pang of regret, but he didn't continue.

"Brother Huang, actually recalling Nangong Chen's deeds, not only the Second Young Master can't accept it, even I can't believe it." Luo Pingyuan said softly, he still had a lot of doubts in his heart, since he had already mentioned it, let's talk about it Go, "As the son of a famous family, he has everything he needs, why would he get involved in a conspiracy, be driven by Wei Wuze, and even betray his friend?"

"I don't think Nangongchen thinks he has everything." Luo Yanhua thought for a while, "Do you still remember how he answered Young Master Jin? who cannot glorify the lintel."

Naturally, Luo Pingyuan's memory was still fresh, and he couldn't help frowning: "But this is too..." He never felt that there was anything wrong with wanting to glorify the lintel, but this really can't be a reason for insidiousness, and the Nangong family is already enough. Qinggui is famous enough.

"It should be more than that, there are some invisible reasons." Luo Yanhua pondered for a while, "The family style of the Nangong family has been somewhat noble for generations. A branch close to the imperial court. In the past few years, Wei Wuze not only mobilized the forces of the Kunlun Mansion to repeatedly attack the sects of the Central Plains, but also formed a party with the prince, which undoubtedly has great power in the Jianghu and the court."

Luo Pingyuan nodded, feeling a little more enlightened in his heart. It was only a year ago that the Langhuan had not recovered, and the crown prince was still powerful in the court. Just like what Nangongchen said before his death, who could say that he was at that time? The choice is wrong?

"Nan Gongchen is conceited about his talent, and he is unwilling to be mediocre, which is also one of the reasons. He doesn't know that talent also needs to be restrained, otherwise it is better than no talent." Jing Wang said, "I don't think he expected that he would fall into such a deep situation at first. , perhaps at the beginning it was limited to some secret temptations, and tentative contact with the Kunlun Mansion seemed innocuous, but at the same time he tasted the benefits, he must also fall into the trap. As he got in touch with Wei Wuze, he learned from Nalan Yu Sanskrit music, and more unknown collaborations, gradually became involuntary, and there was no room for turning back. He said that he betrayed Shaoqing because he had no other choice. I believe it is true. Even if the prince and Wei Wuze lose power, Regret is born, how can the thief ship be able to get off just by saying it? Mr. Nangong has too many entanglements, and in the end he can only gamble his reputation and life on this bet."

He paused: "Just looking at his background, wouldn't it be difficult for Shao Qingquan to be associated with the traitor and Fu Wei?"

Luo Pingyuan was speechless for a moment. Shao Qingquan, who once instigated a rebellion and seized power in the Cao Gang, was a collateral branch of the famous Shao family in Jinling.The Cao Gang handed over the hot potato to Langhuan, and Jing Yuwei further interrogated him.He read the statement carefully, and Shao Qingquan confessed that, as a collateral child, he was overwhelmed by direct descendants everywhere in the Shao family since he was a child. Being able to find another way to fight for a road to Qingyun, and feel proud in front of the tribe.

The three Fu Wei selected and trained by Wei Wuze, Ji Tinghui, Shao Qingquan and Nan Gongchen, seem to have the same characteristics, they are all ambitious and good at disguising.The only one I have really come into contact with is Nan Gongchen, and I haven't noticed anything wrong yet.

"Brother Huang," he couldn't help asking, "When did you start to suspect Mr. Nangong? infer?

"It's just a feeling." King Jing glanced at the emperor's sullen expression, and said after a moment of silence, "Nan Gongchen's demeanor is certainly decent, but the intention of chatting and making friends is too obvious. He is a good friend of Shaoqing. We have gone through another accident together, so there is no reason for us to be so warm to me when we first met. When I defended Shaoqing for me in Juxian Tower, the reasoning was even more incisive, making people almost become confidantes."

He sighed softly: "Unfortunately, I have a habit in recent years of always being more defensive towards those who look perfect."

Luo Pingyuan instantly thought of the prince. In terms of talent, Luo Wenxiao might be inferior to Nan Gongchen, but in the eyes of those who don't know him, the prince is gentle and modest, and treats others like a spring breeze. He is indeed perfect. Prince Chu demeanor.

"Including Master Mu, everyone in Wanjian Villa must have been defenseless against Young Master Nangong, so they allowed him to create a tragedy." He said unconsciously, "Now that Nangong Chen is dead, he treats both Miss Pei and Wei Cheng. What he did, and how he killed the two of them, is unknown."

"Although it can't be directly confirmed, Gu Zheng and the others still provided some clues." Luo Yanhua smiled slightly, "There is nothing left and right, so we might as well speculate a little bit. In Yuan's opinion, what method was most likely used by Nan Gongchen?"

"Sanskrit music." Luo Pingyuan blurted out. He had imagined the whole story more than once, and suddenly became interested, "Miss Pei doesn't know martial arts, and she has no resistance to Sanskrit music. As long as Nangongchen does it intentionally, she can completely let her I have the illusion that I am an orphan of Langhuan, and I imagine that the experience of stepping into the brothel and being adopted by Pei Sanniang to learn the piano is being manipulated."

Seeing that Luo Yanhua was listening intently, he continued to analyze: "According to Guzheng, Wei Cheng had a crush on Miss Pei before he was alive, but he was rejected. He is thin-skinned and not many people know about it. Maybe Miss Pei once confided to Wei Cheng some non-existent difficulties when she was hit by Sanskrit, but Wei Cheng believed it was true and was in a dilemma, so she appeared in the study in the middle of the night, and when she was seriously injured and dying, she still remembered to plead for her sweetheart. All kinds of things Of course, it was Nan Gongchen who directed it, while advising Mr. Mu to trap the traitor, and at the same time arranging for Miss Pei and Wei Cheng to die."

"Indeed, this explains the unreasonable words and deeds of the two of them before their sudden death. If Miss Pei didn't feel that she was lying, Shaoqing would have no way of seeing through it, and would only believe it." Luo Yuhua thought for a while, "But the whole thing There is still one thing that is doubtful about this matter, which is the real cause of Miss Pei's death."

"The real cause of death?" Luo Pingyuan repeated subconsciously, didn't Pei Suxue commit suicide?

"Sanskrit is not omnipotent. It can grasp the weakness of people's hearts, but it can't match the survival instinct at the moment of life and death. If Miss Pei doesn't want to die, Nan Gongchen may not be able to manipulate her to commit suicide." King Jing said, "Besides, Pei The girl is an ordinary girl who has not received special training. Once she is overused, it is easy for her to be noticed by the villa's subordinates. With Nan Gongchen's scheming, carefully selected scapegoats must not be missed. If I guess right, he There may well be other ways of exerting control."

Their eyes met, and Luo Pingyuan read a trace of compassion in the quiet eyes of the emperor's brother. A thought flashed through his mind like lightning, and he stopped suddenly: "Miss Pei refuses to accept Wei Cheng, is it because she Already belong?"

"Nan Gongchen is very cautious. Every time he meets Miss Pei, he uses piano skills and rhythm as an excuse. But judging from the subtle clues collected, the possibility is quite high." Luo Yanhua said, "Miss Pei has a rough life experience. The master who cared about her also died suddenly. Although she settled down in Wanjian Villa, she was lonely. For her, a noble and charming young man like Nan Gongchen may be even more helpless than her most longed-for dream. Resist. Be it coaxing or Sanskrit music, Pei Suxue faithfully carried out Nan Gongchen's intention on the night when the study was set up, attracted Wei Cheng, told lies full of grief and indignation, and finally sang a song. But she Unexpectedly, before the end of the song, it was the time when I was dying."

He said slowly: "After opening the coffin, although the cause of Miss Pei's death was poisoning, the poison penetrated into the body from the skin, rather than taking it by herself."

Taking advantage of Nangong Chen's ability to calculate the right time and take advantage of the chaos to poison, it is by no means a difficult task.The scene at that moment unexpectedly appeared in King Ning's mind: Facing the stern Master Mu Shaozhuang, the girl had a gloomy expression, made a sad statement, and made accusations one after another, but every word she said had nothing to do with herself.She didn't care about fear, she couldn't tell right from wrong, and she didn't have the strength to think about the dead Wei Cheng, because all her mind was tied to the other person in the room, and she was involuntarily drawn by him and dominated to complete the instructions.She probably hoped in her heart that the gentle and elegant Mr. Nangong would stop the horrific scene in front of her, so that she would no longer be afraid, and maybe there would be a gentle smile for the future she had promised.Then, that person turned around and stepped back slowly, imprinting the last figure of his back in her eyes.The girl continued to complain, because everything was taken for granted in her heart, and it was also predetermined, and she had to work hard to complete it.But what she didn't know was that she couldn't leave the stage safely after a sad song, just like every time she showed her talent in the past.Because in the eyes of those who she put all her hope in and trusted, to die at the moment when the atmosphere reaches its highest point, and start a conspiracy with her life, is her true mission.

"Brother Huang, you haven't said it all this time, so you've already investigated it so carefully." He whispered.

"At that time, I really didn't dare to disturb Mr. Lu's sword practice. If you lose to Shaoqing, no matter how careful you are, you will lose your chance." Luo Yanhua smiled.He and Nan Gongchen have been fighting in secret. Considering that the other party is very careful and cautious, the fewer people who know the better, so before the final exposure, only a few people, Wan Li, Zhu Jin and Qin Su, knew the inside story.In this way, he managed to keep it secret, but the pressure he endured alone was not insignificant.Sometimes he does feel tired, even short of breath, and he thought it would be good to take a rest, but unexpectedly he fell seriously ill.

"Shaoqing has repeatedly asked for the truth, and I think Miss Pei and Wei Cheng are the same, they don't want to die for no reason." He said, "I just sigh that there are so many injustices in the world, and how many of them can be revealed in broad daylight? Therefore, His Royal Highness has a long way to go, and although the official duties are cumbersome, you must hold on."

Luo Pingyuan was stunned, but he would feel better about it. Qingzhang Tianmu is not an investigation, but it is related to the national economy and the people's livelihood. If the government affairs are clear and the society is peaceful, disasters and tragedies will naturally be greatly reduced.

King Jing's tone was a bit joking, but the meaning was serious. He turned his head and saw the soft smile on the lips of the emperor's brother, and couldn't help smiling. The restlessness that had been in the past few days eased a lot.

"Brother Huang, the doctor only allows you to stay outside for a moment, it's time to go back and rest." King Ning was thinking whether to talk about the problems he encountered in his official duties, and suddenly found that they had walked a long way without knowing it.

Luo Yanhua refused to go back to his room and lie in bed honestly, and said with a smile: "It's hard to come out once, why don't we take a look at Shaoqing, I heard that he often asks to visit me recently, but because he is still grounded, no one agrees."