Chapter Twenty: Probe

  There is a saying in this world, "If not a good prime minister, then a good doctor." This sentence is the best interpretation of Confucianism: "When poor, cultivate one's own virtue; when rich, help all under heaven." Therefore, every scholar should understand some medical skills, which are not only not shameful but also honorable.

  But Fang Congzhe saw Li Kecuo's appearance, and suddenly it was like swallowing a fly, with a very strange expression on his face. In his opinion, Li Kecuo's current appearance perfectly interpreted an idiom, which is "wearing a crown after being drenched by a monkey". Of course, this is not understood in the sense of extension, but in the literal sense. Fang Congzhe felt that Li Kecuo looked like a dressed-up monkey no matter how he looked.

  Just as Fang was lost in thought, Li Kezhuo quietly stood up and saluted Emperor Taichang, saying: "Your Majesty, I have finished reading."

  Tai Changdi was very excited and hastily grabbed Li Keshao's hand, asking: "How is it? Can your red pill save my life?"

  "Congratulations to Your Majesty, just in time." Li Kezhuo also didn't drag on and hurriedly said loudly.

  The people around immediately knelt down and shouted loudly: "Heaven blesses the Great Ming, long live our emperor."

  Looking at the three red pills in front of him, Taichang Emperor's body trembled slightly. At this time, Li Xuan also arrived here, looking at the three red elixirs with full hope. Gently picking up one, Taichang Emperor slowly put it into his own mouth, took a sip of water, and slowly swallowed the elixir.

  "I want to rest for a while, all of you leave! Li Kezhuo, stay in the palace and wait for orders." After instructing these people, Emperor Taichang slowly closed his eyes.

  The sun was like an old man in the twilight, every step was laborious, and Ye Xiang's heart was anxious as he watched the slowly moving sun. At this time, he was sitting at the door of the house, leaning on his own Seven-Star Sword, and asked Li Jinzhong behind him: "How long has that Li Kezhuo been gone?"

  Li Jinzhong was standing behind the prince with a respectful expression, unaware of why, but as soon as he saw the sword in the prince's hand, he felt that something was going to happen. This morning, Li Xuan sent someone to find him, but was chased away by the prince. Seeing the prince's appearance now, his heart was even more tense, and he had already sensed that the entire Forbidden City was shrouded in an invisible storm. Glancing at Li Lan beside him, Li Jinzhong carefully said: "Your Highness, it has been two hours. Your Highness didn't eat lunch, I'll go get some food, otherwise your body won't be able to take it."

  I looked back at Li Ran and said, "Li Ran, go to the Shangyuan Supervisor's office to get a few dishes, and bring some wine too. I want to have a drink with Li Gonggong."

  Li Jinzhong was somewhat stunned, not knowing how the prince had come up with this idea at this time. Seeing the prince's smile, Li Jinzhong's heart suddenly skipped a beat. But before he could speak, Li Lan had already bowed and left.

  It wasn't long before Li Lan returned, followed by several eunuchs carrying food boxes. Once the dishes were all laid out, Ye Xiang picked up a wine jug from one side and poured himself a cup, then poured another for Li Jinzhong.

  Seeing this scene, Li Jinzhong hastily knelt down, knocking his head and saying: "I am terrified."

  "Alright", seeing Li Jinzhong reseat himself, Ye Xiang slowly said: "You've followed me for so many years, no merit but hard work, this cup of wine is a reward for you." Ye Xiang raised the wine cup and drank it in.

  He put down his wine cup and said to Li Ran behind him, "You come and pour the wine." Turning his head to look at Li Jinzhong who had not drunk yet and was still crying, he couldn't help but smile and say, "What are you crying about? The thunder and rain are all your master's grace. Although I am not the emperor for the time being, I am also your master, these are all rewards from your master, drink up!"

  Li Jinzhong nodded heavily, picked up his wine cup and drank it down, then knelt down again, his head touching the ground: "I am fortunate to have served Your Highness in this life, it is my good fortune for three lifetimes. From now on, even if Your Highness orders me to die, I will do so willingly."

  Looking at Li Jinzhong kneeling on the ground, Ye Xiang also stood up and placed his treasured sword on his head. He poured a cup of wine into his mouth and slowly said: "The ancient saying goes that one dies for those who know them. Although you are not a scholar, in this palace's heart, you are more important than those scholars. This palace treats you as a national hero, hoping that you will not disappoint this palace."

  Li Jinzhong's body suddenly shook, and he abruptly lifted his head. When their eyes met the prince's, he suddenly flinched, understanding why the prince had chosen this moment to drink with him and say these things.

  Something big is going to happen, Li Xuan Shi is looking for himself, the prince said so, it seems that the prince knows about his relationship with Li Xuan Shi. What should he do? Who should he choose? If he doesn't choose the crown prince, then this drink will be a farewell drink, and the crown prince will not treat him with kindness anymore, and their master-servant relationship will come to an end.

  Looking at Li Jinzhong kneeling on the ground, Ye Xiang's heart sank. It seems that this person is no longer worth considering. In his heart, Ye Xiang was not the most important one, but his power was. Whoever could give him power would be surrounded by him. This kind of person can be used, but absolutely cannot be trusted with one's innermost thoughts. Or, perhaps this is the epitome of a Ming dynasty eunuch!

  Gently lifting the sword in his hand, he slowly sat back down in his chair. Ye Hui turned his head to face Li Ran and smiled slightly, saying slowly: "Pour wine."

  Li Ran was also a bit nervous at this time, after all she wasn't the kind of silly girl who didn't understand anything, and she had read extensively. At this moment, seeing the Emperor and Li Jinzhong's expressions, she knew that something might have really happened. When she heard the Crown Prince call her, she couldn't help but feel a sudden jolt throughout her body, carefully pouring a cup of wine for the Crown Prince.

  After taking a sip of wine, Ye Xiang didn't say anything and didn't let Li Jinzhong get up. He just looked at him like that. At this time, Li Jinzhong was already covered in cold sweat all over his body. He knew that his hesitation had made the Crown Prince very dissatisfied. But he also didn't dare to make any decisions. If he followed the Crown Prince like this, once Li Xuan got power in the future, he would lose everything.

  Li Jinzhong and Li Xuanzhi have a good relationship now, he believes that once Li Xuanzhi gains power in the future, he will definitely be reused. Li Jinzhong has always believed that Li Xuanzhi will become the one who truly controls this country, at which time he can be like Feng Bao and Liu Jin in the past. In the past, Crown Prince Zhu Youxiao was a child who loved to play, and he was very dependent on him and Ke Baba. But it's unknown when the crown prince changed. He became self-reliant, his eyes became scary, and what made people most different was that the crown prince was no longer interested in carpentry. If not for following the crown prince every day, Li Jinzhong would even suspect that the crown prince had been replaced by someone else. This makes Li Jinzhong uneasy, but the thread of luck in his heart and his enthusiasm for power ultimately defeated the last bit of rationality.

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