Don't disturb me, I won't be a concubine

After the morning court session on the second day, Cui Qiyan invited Dong Jingtang to come to the Imperial Study Room with him.

The emperor looked at the two of them and said, "Is there something that we couldn't talk about in the court just now?"

Dong Jingtang didn't know either, and looked at Cui Qiyan silently.

Cui Qiyan cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I have something I want to ask your Majesty for permission to do."

"Come and listen."

"Weichen wants to go to Yangzhou to investigate a case."

The emperor frowned, "Why haven't I heard that there is a big case in Yangzhou and you need to go there in person?"

Cui Qiyan replied: "This case is not a big case. The evidence is sufficient and clear, and it can be tried by the local government. It's just that the main culprit had a life-saving favor for Wei Chen. Based on Wei Chen's understanding of him, he cannot be the murderer. , there must be something hidden in this. Therefore, Weichen kindly requests to go and investigate."

"Oh, there is such a thing. Why didn't I know that you have such a connection with the people in Yangzhou City? Dong Qing's ancestral home is Yangzhou."

"Last year, His Majesty sent me to Yuezhou. I was chased by Sun Jin and was rescued by a doctor in Yangzhou."

"I remember," the emperor said, "I heard you mention something before, so it was the doctor who got into trouble. What did he do?"

Cui Qiyan said concisely and concisely: "Misdiagnosis caused the death of the patient."

"A human life was involved," the emperor thought for a moment, "Since you believe him, human life is at stake, so I am sure. I wonder what Dong Qing wants?"

When he was asked, Dong Jingtang said: "Everything is decided by His Majesty."

"Then go ahead." The emperor said to Cui Qiyan.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Coming out of the imperial study, Cui Qiyan apologized to Dong Jingtang, "I didn't inform Mr. Dong in advance. Please don't blame me."

"It doesn't matter. Even if you tell me, I still need to ask the Holy Father for instructions. This will save you a lot of trouble." Dong Jingtang didn't take it to heart.

"Xiaguan's matters at hand have almost been dealt with. When there are results from Yangzhou, Xiaguan will rush back as soon as possible."

Dong Jingtang nodded, but he didn't expect that he still values ​​friendship.

"Don't worry, Mr. Cui. I will arrange for someone else to do the errands for the Metropolitan Procuratorate."

"Thank you, Mr. Dong. I will take my leave first."

After leaving the palace gate, Cui Qiyan quickly rushed back to the mansion on horseback.

When Ji Bai saw him coming back, he stepped forward and asked, "You have prepared your horse as the prince ordered. When does the prince plan to set off?"

"Wait for now, I still have some unfinished business." Cui Qiyan strode towards the hall, "Let Meng Dong come over and see me."

Ji Bai found Meng Dong and sent a message to her.

"Ah? Why is the prince looking for me?" Meng Dong was frightened when he heard that Cui Qiyan was looking for her.

"Why are you so surprised?" Ji Bai exaggeratedly picked out his ears and lowered his voice, "Did you do something that you are afraid of letting the prince know?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? I'm not talking about it, and there's nothing I can hide from you."

"Then what do you have to worry about? Come with me quickly, the prince is already waiting." Ji Bai directly took her arm.

Meng Dong followed him and said, "You haven't told me why the prince came to me?"

"It's not that I won't tell you, it's that I don't know either."

Meng Dong came to the hall anxiously, "Your Majesty..."

Before she finished speaking, Cui Qiyan simply ordered: "Go to the Dong Mansion, ask Dong Jiafu to come out and meet with me, and tell her that I have something important to tell her about Dr. Tan. "

Meng Dong was stunned for a moment when he heard this. He was still absorbing the information contained in this sentence, when Cui Qiyan asked again: "Did you hear it clearly?"

She reacted immediately, "Slave, I heard you clearly, but what if Afu refuses to come out?"

Meng Dong still remembers that when Dong Jiafu mentioned Cui Qiyan, she was always reluctant to say more.

"As long as you bring my words, she will definitely come." Cui Qiyan turned to Ji Bai and said, "Send her there, I will wait at the teahouse last time."

After Cui Qiyan finished speaking, he walked out the door.

"Yes, son."

Ji Bai straightened up and looked at Meng Dong, "Why are you still standing there? Don't you see that the prince is anxious? Let's go quickly."

Meng Dong reacted and quickly followed, "Who is Dr. Tan? Why is the prince so sure that Afu will go when she hears about him?"

"Master, why do you ask so many questions? Let's just finish the things assigned by the prince."

Ji Bai drove Meng Dong to the Dong Mansion in a carriage.

When they arrived at the place, Meng Dong hurried in.

Dong Jiafu was surprised when he saw her: "Did something happen that made you so anxious?"

"It's something." Meng Dong didn't bother to chat with her anymore, "The Crown Prince wants to see you, saying it's a very important matter, related to Dr. Tan."

Dong Jiafu thought she heard wrongly, "Who are you talking about? Dr. Tan?"

"Yes, that's right, that's what the prince said."

"Where is he?" Dong Jiafu didn't hesitate at all when she heard that it was related to her master.

"It's the teahouse from last time..."

"Let's go." Dong Jiafu turned around and walked out.

Meng Dong was surprised. He didn't expect her to be so nervous about the doctor. He chased after her and said, "Afu, don't worry, Ji Bai is outside, he will send us there——"

Seeing Dong Jiafu coming out, Ji Bai quickly opened the carriage door curtain and said, "Miss Dong, please get in."

"Thank you." Dong Jiafu stepped on the horse stool.

Meng Dong followed closely and entered the carriage.

The carriage started to move, and Meng Dong couldn't help but ask: "Afu, who is this Dr. Tan?"

"He is the master who taught me medical skills." Dong Jiafu felt a little uneasy.

"It turns out it's him." Meng Dong understood why she was nervous, and held her hand to comfort her, "Don't worry, it's not necessarily a bad thing."

Dong Jiafu forced a smile, Cui Qiyan probably wouldn't make fun of his master.

The teahouse was not far away and the carriage stopped quickly.

Cui Qiyan had informed the waiters at the teahouse in advance and took them to the private room on the second floor as soon as they arrived.

The clerk knocked on the door and Dong Jiafu entered. Meng Dong subconsciously wanted to follow, but was held back by Ji Bai.

Meng Dong frowned and looked back at him.

Ji Bai put his index finger to his lips, then pointed inside, indicating to her to wait outside and close the door.

"Did something happen to Master?" Dong Jiafu asked anxiously after entering the door.

"Sit down first and speak slowly." Cui Qiyan poured her a cup of tea.

Dong Jiafu sat over and had no intention of drinking tea, "Your Majesty, you should tell me what's going on first."

Cui Qiyan pushed the letter on the table in front of her.

"This is?"

"You will understand the letter Tan Hao wrote to me after reading it."

Dong Jiafu quickly picked up the letter and opened it.

Cui Qiyan watched her face gradually darken, just like when he first saw her.

"No, the master has been practicing medicine for decades and will not misdiagnose or prescribe the wrong medicine..." Dong Jiafu shook his head.

"I also believe in Dr. Tan's medical skills, so I plan to go to Linqing County to investigate clearly."

"I'm going too." Dong Jiafu returned the letter to him and said firmly.