Bastard's Counterattack [Rebirth]

"In the beginning, you said you recommended a doctor for Chen'er, but I only thought of you as a supernatural doctor, but you are actually a young man!" Emperor Chengtian shook his head, obviously dissatisfied.

"The South Xuanwu sect has been handed down for more than two hundred years. Its medical skills are exquisite and mysterious. It enjoys a high reputation in the southwest. Song Shen is indeed young, but he is the second generation leader of No. 40. He has studied under his ancestor since he opened the door. Get the true biography." King Qing's voice was hoarse, and because of the busy day and night of the funeral, and occasionally taking care of recruiting soldiers from the Northern Camp, he was so tired that his eyes were black and blue.He introduced it calmly, and finally said seriously: "Father, it is about the body of the fourth brother, how dare I be careless? If Song Shen is a charlatan who cheats on food and drink, I will be severely punished by my minister early in the morning."

Emperor Chengtian nodded, with a dignified expression, and said slowly: "I believe that you have passed the examination of Doctor Song and Doctor Song's medical skills, but he is actually younger. Those who are of that age in the Imperial Hospital are all brought up by old imperial doctors." Apprentice, you have to study steadily for another ten or eight years before you can become a teacher." After speaking, he turned to Rong Youtang, who was standing beside him, and asked dignifiedly: "Rong Qing, you recommended that person to be treated by King Rui, do you understand his character? ?”

Rong Youtang came prepared, took his time, stepped out and cupped his hands and replied: "Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and the world is peaceful under his rule. The head of Song admires your wisdom and demeanor, so he traveled thousands of miles to Beijing to seek refuge, and vowed to make everything he has learned a saint Allegiance to the Lord. Unexpectedly, because he was young, he had just arrived, so he had no one to recommend him. In order to make ends meet, he first went to the northern camp, and during this period he gave medical consultations to the soldiers for free. Superb indeed, and decent in character.”

"Is that so?" Emperor Chengtian slowly turned the jade ring finger, groaning silently.The morning breeze is cool, and autumn has just begun, and he has already worn a thin jacket. After losing his beloved daughter, his physical condition is not as good as before.

"Everything I said is true, I dare not lie to my majesty." Rong Youtang answered righteously.

"Hmm." Emperor Chengtian changed his sitting position, frowned and looked at Song Shen for a long time, and finally let go: "Ask him to come up, I will ask a few words."

"Yes." King Qing lowered his head slightly, turned his head and gave the imperial servant a look, and the latter immediately walked to the front of the steps and sang loudly: "Your Majesty Xuansong Shensong sees you."

Tsk, after dawdling for a long time, you are finally willing to summon me!

"Okay!" Song Shen heaved a sigh of relief, hurriedly stepped into the shadow of the majestic palace, bowed his head and curled his lips - he stood under the sun for almost half an hour, sweating profusely from the heat, unable to move around, almost suffocated.

When Emperor Chengtian saw the other person's walking posture, he was immediately displeased, turned his face away in disgust, and said, "There are no rules or rules, it's not proper!"

King Qing was duty-bound and solemnly reminded: "Doctor Song, hurry up and walk and kowtow, and don't be rude in front of the emperor."

"Okay, yes, yes." Song Shen paused according to his words, even took two steps back, gritted his teeth, and thought to himself: A man can bend and stretch!Then he plopped down on his knees and shouted loudly: "Cao Min Song Shen, I greet Your Majesty, I wish you blessings like the East China Sea, longevity than Nanshan, long live long live long live!"

oh?Not exactly rude.

Emperor Chengtian, who was surrounded by guards with swords, was a little slow, and said slowly: "Peace."

"Thank you!" Song Shen was nimble and quick, bouncing up with a "bass". He was tall and thin, with slender hands and feet, and his eyes were sharp and energetic.

Emperor Chengtian squinted his eyes, and looked critically at the young doctor for a while, but he was not satisfied—after all, according to the rumors, miracle doctors are usually old men with white beard and white hair, but white hair and childlike face.

"Your name is Song Shen?" Emperor Chengtian asked dignifiedly with an imperial air, "It is said that you are an orphan, so why did you choose your name?"

Rong Youtang watched eagerly, it could be said that he was on tenterhooks!I'm afraid that the hero of the rivers and lakes will lose control if he turns his face, and the emperor will be beheaded if he angers the emperor.

Fortunately, Song Shen was still restrained, he was in high spirits, and explained loudly: "Caomin is indeed an orphan, without father and mother, fortunately master adopted him, raised him as if he were his own, and naturally followed the master's surname; 'Shen' is the elder's expectation of Caomin. Meticulous and cautious, honest and upright.”

He is generous and articulate.Emperor Chengtian's attitude softened a bit or two, and he nodded with three ounces of hope, "Well, the master of your sect has good intentions and a venomous vision, so it's quite right to give him the name 'Shen'."

"Hehehe, in fact, Master even gave Caomin a nickname, 'Pohouer'." Song Shen was amused by himself, grinning out a mouthful of white and neat teeth. Seeing the emperor was so excited that he was dumbfounded.

Song Daxia, stop laughing, hold back!Rong Youtang wished he could rush over and cover Song Shen's mouth.

Before his father got angry, King Qing reprimanded in a hoarse voice: "Presumptuous! During the funeral of the eldest princess, no laughter is allowed in the palace." He looked at the other party and then at the ground.

Kneel again? !

Song Shen rolled his eyes in his heart, but his movements were crisp and neat, he fell to his knees, pretended to be frightened, and even shook like a sieve, shouting: "Your Majesty, please forgive me! Cao Min Sansheng was lucky enough to meet the Holy Spirit, so excited that he lost his mind for a while. , not intentionally disrespectful."

"Humph!"

Emperor Chengtian snorted coldly, his face was frosty, because King Qing had reprimanded him first, so it was difficult for him to repeat it.But seeing the other party change several faces in a short period of time, like a living treasure, he felt strangely interesting.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. The grassroots know that they are wrong, and they will not dare to be rude again." Song Shen yelled vigorously, very frightened, laughing and tearing up at his fingertips, his expression on the stage was richer and more varied than that of famous actors in famous gardens in the capital, and he was easy to see Youtang almost took it seriously.

Emperor Chengtian looked down for a while, and said in a calm manner: "If you know a mistake, you can correct it. There is nothing good about it. Let's get back together."

"Thank you!" Song Shenfu bounced again, his eyes and nose were red and swollen, pitifully.

Emperor Chengtian was on the throne, and he had never dealt with the reckless people in his life, so he found it difficult. He thought for a long time, and said: "Doctor Song must have some skills to be recommended by King Qing and Lord Rong at the same time. But hearing is deception, seeing is believing How about this, let me put you to the test: Doctors diagnose diseases through 'look, smell, ask, feel', can you diagnose anything based on my complexion?"

"Father—" King Qing turned his head in surprise, and just about to speak, Emperor Chengtian said firmly: "It's okay, I pardon him for speaking up."

"Yes." King Qing could only nod his head, and glanced at Song Pohou'er quietly, reminding him to be cautious.

"Okay." Song Shen was not afraid, raised his head, and looked directly at the emperor, ignoring the other party's spying intentions, concentrating on contemplating for a moment, and then talked eloquently, saying bluntly: "Your Majesty loves the people diligently, and takes care of everything every day. Overwork, heart, lung and spleen are weak and anger is high, and recently lost a relative, grief is excessive, throat is dry, itchy and coughing at night, no phlegm, red eyes and night sweats, drinking water quenches thirst but frequently wakes up at night to relieve hands, heart is hot, difficult sleep well—”

"enough!"

"Shut up." Emperor Chengtian suddenly lowered his face, stopped drinking decisively, without thinking, turned his head to look at Rong Youtang!But then I thought: No, it's impossible.Yong'er is absolutely trustworthy, he is filial and loyal by nature, and he will never tell Rong Youtang about my illness.And Rong Youtang is a foreign minister, by himself, he has no way of knowing my situation.

Could it be that Song Shen really has excellent medical skills?

Emperor Chengtian was full of suspicion, he no longer turned the jade finger, but clenched it tightly, his gaze was like a torch.

"Yes, calm down, the grassroots shut up." Song Shen was terrified on the surface, but laughed heartily, triumphantly at making the old man anxious.

"Father, calm down. But it's difficult to diagnose by 'hope'. Dr. Song will inevitably panic when he meets the saint for the first time. You are magnanimous, don't be as knowledgeable as him." King Qing comforted his father in time to prevent his father from stepping down.

"Huh!" Emperor Chengtian snorted angrily, made a decisive decision, and turned his head to order: "Come on, take him down, search him carefully, and then send him to see King Rui's pulse. During the whole process, eight guards and two imperial physicians are required to accompany him." , there must be no mistake."

"Yes." The imperial guards bowed to accept the order, all armed with sabers, dignified and dignified, dutifully led Song Shen down to search and interrogate him.

Before leaving, Song Shen quietly cast a smug glance at Rong Youtang, and swaggered away, as if the palace was his backyard.

Qianming Palace regained its original solemnity and tranquility.

With a "snap", Emperor Chengtian showed no expression on his face, slapped the armrest heavily, and got up.

King Qing silently stepped forward to help his father.

Rong Youtang held his breath and concentrated on it, with a nervous heart, and listened attentively.

really!

"Although that man seems capable, he is very vulgar. He doesn't know how to advance or retreat, and doesn't know how to behave. Rong Qing, why did you get to know him?" Emperor Chengtian asked dissatisfied.He was a little annoyed when Song Shen revealed his physical condition in a few words just now.

I just explained it...

However, Rong Youtang couldn't argue with the emperor, so he had to admit his mistake in a timely manner: "Thank you for your instruction, my minister has benefited a lot."

Emperor Chengtian was soft but not hard, he sat on the dragon chair for half his life, almost forgot the feeling of being offended by rudeness, if he hadn't said something earlier, he would have severely punished Song Shen on the spot.With a dark face and a majestic look, he taught Rong Youtang: "You are the number one scholar hand-picked by me, and you are also a noble in the Imperial Academy. You should make more friends with refined and educated people, and think after seeing the virtuous, but you are in the market! It is humiliating! Sven, what is the style?"

Haha, His Majesty also likes to teach "Cheng He Dignity" very much!From this point of view, His Highness learned from his father...

Rong Youtang suppressed a smile, and said earnestly: "My minister obeys the order."

King Qing on the side was hesitant to speak, and wanted to persuade him, but he was afraid that it would backfire, so he had to give up.

Emperor Chengtian reprimanded him freely, his mood calmed down better, and he urged without hesitation: "Let's wait and see about the folk doctor, you go and keep an eye on the Mitai Palace. The joss paper money is burning day and night, and people come and go, so don't be careless. "

"My son understands."

"The minister obeys the order."

Immediately, Emperor Chengtian paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, and was escorted into the bedroom by Li Deying.

a quarter of an hour later

Rong Youtang and King Qing staggered half their bodies, one in front and the other in the back, and walked through the alleyway between the two palaces, preparing to return to Mitai Hall.

"Hey, it was really dangerous just now!" Rong Youtang was terrified.

"Song Shen is used to being unrestrained, and his behavior is out of tune with the court. Father naturally dislikes it." King Qing shook his head, and then apologized: "Father just taught a few words casually, not to scold you, so don't take it to heart."

Rong Youtang didn't take it seriously, took pleasure in the bitterness, and sighed: "It's hard for ordinary people to face the saint. Not only did I see it, but I was also taught by His Majesty. How honored I am? I must take it to heart."

"You—" King Qing was at a loss for words, and after a while, he said with a straight face: "Okay. He didn't teach you to do evil, so it's okay to take it to heart."

"I've seen Song Shen's weirdness for a long time, um... To be honest, he is proficient in heresy, has learned many skills, and has excellent medical skills, but he didn't expect to be able to cure heart disease!" Rong Youtang sincerely feeling.

King Qing also felt puzzled, and guessed: "Every sect in the Jianghu sect has its own housekeeping skills, maybe Nanxuanwu is really outstanding. He recommended himself to see a doctor for King Rui. This king didn't intend to agree, but the fourth brother's condition is getting worse, and the father is worried. , The imperial physicians have been treating him for more than 20 years, and they have already tried their best, so we can only let him try, hoping to see a turnaround."

"Your Highness," Rong Youtang quietly looked around, with his usual expression, and whispered:

"It's done." The secret guards have captured Zhen Qianbao alive and are currently being held in secret prisons.

"Okay!" King Qing's tiger eyes were bright, his steps remained unchanged, but his spirit was shaken. He subconsciously wanted to make a fist, but unexpectedly it affected the burn, and he immediately frowned and gritted his teeth forbearance.

Rong Youtang noticed it immediately, and asked with concern: "Does your hand hurt? Did you change your dressing in the morning?"

King Qing shook his head: "I will change it later, the imperial physician is probably waiting in Mitai Hall."

There was nothing Rong Youtang could do to help him, so he could only tell him: "Don't forget when you get busy, it's your own hand! It's easier to recover sooner."

King Qing nodded happily, and said in a low voice, "Understood."

A few days later at night, in the courtyard of King Qing's Mansion.

The moonlight was bright and clear, and all the red lanterns were replaced by white lanterns, which was bright and deserted.

"How has she been these two days?" Rong Youtang asked softly.

"Same as usual. Reticent and lifeless." The hidden guard Xie Ting replied.

"Is the residual poison cleared?" Rong Youtang asked again.

"The poison has been removed, the remaining knife wounds have not healed, and his life is safe." Xie Ting, with a strong body and a saber in his hand, took Rong Youtang to meet the key witness Bai Qiongying.

Rong Youtang quickly stepped onto the stage, stood at the door of the room, and asked after a while, "Has she fallen asleep?"

"Let me ask." Xie Ting said as he knocked on the door with his fingers, and said in a low voice, "From Liu Er's family?"

With a "creak", a tall middle-aged woman opened the door and asked bluntly, "Thank you boss for coming, please come in." She swept her eyes away, looked at Rong Youtang, and respectfully said: "Master Rong Here you are too, come in quickly, she is awake." After speaking, he opened the door neatly, bowed and stretched out his hand.

"Second Sister-in-law Liu's class tonight?" Rong Youtang asked casually. He stepped into the threshold, and found another woman who knew how to do legs and feet, and they guarded Bai Qiongying together.

The wife of the dark guard Liu Er spoke a little faster and replied with a smile: "That's right, the two of you are welcome inside. Cai Niang, please light up the lamp." Another woman picked up the candlestick and entered the inner room, and quickly lit it.

Rong Youtang came to visit several times, familiar with the way, he and Xie Ting waited for a long time, and only entered together after the invitation was raised in the room, looked up: I saw Bai Qiongying neatly dressed, plain face without makeup, leaning on the soft pillow Leaning on the bed, there was a strong smell of wound medicine on his body.After getting out of the messy predicament, she has no worries about food and clothing, and has recuperated in peace until now. Her complexion has improved a lot, and her cheeks are rosy.

"Brother Xie, sit down." "My lord, please first." Rong Youtang and Xie Ting stepped aside and took their seats.

Rong Youtang sat down, asked with a concerned smile, "Is Aunt Bai better?"

"How can a folk girl deserve to be called 'aunt' by an adult?" Bai Qiongying wrung her fingers uneasily.

"It's just a title, what is worthy or not? When you were in the Ningcui Pavilion of the Imperial Palace, didn't they all respectfully call you 'Auntie'?" Rong Youtang asked kindly, kind and easy-going.

More than ten years of court life, dignity and etiquette have been deeply rooted in Bai Qiongying's bones. She couldn't straighten her waist due to injury, but her slender neck was straight. She said in a daze: "Those are the past. The women have left the palace. They are just ordinary people."

"With all due respect, you are hiding top secrets, and you cannot be an ordinary citizen at all. If His Highness hadn't rescued you, you would have been silenced by the Queen." Rong Youtang said seriously.

There was a flash of struggle in Bai Qiongying's eyes, she bit her lips hard, and said with downcast eyes: "Minnie is not an ungrateful person, I have always been very grateful to His Highness Prince Qing, but unfortunately there is nothing to repay her, if I have the opportunity, I will definitely pray for her on the first and fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year."

"Actually, you have a chance to repay him!" Xie Ting interrupted solemnly.

Rong Youtang didn't drag his feet, and asked clearly: "The eldest princess's funeral is halfway through, I wonder what auntie thinks?"

"I really don't know!" Bai Qiongying blurted out, anxious and worried.

Rong Youtang raised his hand, comforting and comforting: "Girl, don't be nervous, as long as Concubine Shu is not your fault, then everything is negotiable."

"That matter has nothing to do with me!" Bai Qiongying frowned, and eagerly explained: "When Concubine Shu passed away, the women had just been assigned to Ningcui Pavilion, far away from Jinghe Palace. Come close, I, what can I know!"

"Ms. Zhaoyi has been thinking about you all the time." Rong Youtang suddenly told her without end.

"Your Majesty—" Bai Qiongying hurriedly stopped, and shut her mouth cautiously.

"When she got sick, besides calling 'A Ning' and 'Qiqi', she would call 'Xiaoying'." Rong Youtang said seriously.

Bai Qiongying opened her mouth, feeling ashamed and guilty, her heart felt sore, her eye sockets became red and swollen quickly, and tears glistened.

Rong Youtang frowned and pondered, and looked at Xie Ting, who asked puzzledly: "The queen sent people to kill your mother-in-law's family, even the baby, and her people are currently hunting you around. Just imagine, once you get out How many days can you live after entering the door here? Why hide it, the worst result has already appeared, so what are you afraid of? "

"There are still people in Miss Kemin's family!"

The suffering Bai Qiongying was choked with sobs and frankness, with tears streaming down her cheeks, she said in a trembling voice: "His Royal Highness Qing defended his mother, and the women of the people admire him, but the queen comes from the Pingnan Hou Mansion, with deep roots, she is the mother of a country, she commands the harem, and the women of the people admire her." How dare you speak without restraint? Now that five members of my mother-in-law’s family have been implicated, if I harm my mother’s family again, it will be a heinous crime! One life of a commoner girl, I don’t know how many times to pay for it.”

"Hey, do you want to hide here for the rest of your life? Our Highness doesn't owe you anything!" Xie Ting was shocked and asked in disbelief.

Immediately, Bai Qiongying blushed, she was extremely ashamed, her confidence was severely lacking, and she said embarrassingly: "Ministers don't dare. These days, they have been asking for medical supplies one after another, plus food, clothing and housing, and they already owe too much. As long as His Highness speaks, Minnus will leave tomorrow morning. "

"Where can you go?"

Rong Youtang sighed sympathetically, and said solemnly: "Auntie just said that the empress is high and powerful, why didn't she feel afraid in a blink of an eye? She already guessed that you were rescued by His Royal Highness King Qing, and she is sending people to watch you day and night. As long as you show up, the consequences can be imagined."

"I'll kill you without a doubt," Xie Ting answered.

Bai Qiongying bowed her head and was caught in a difficult decision for the countless times.

Rong Youtang said again: "Auntie, please think about it: Who is His Royal Highness King Qing? If he is incapable, can he keep you? His Highness promises that as long as you do your best to help, no matter whether the matter is successful or not, you and your family will be properly arranged." Maternal family."

Bai Qiongying raised her head involuntarily, her eyes were eager, but she was still hesitant, she pursed her lips silently.

"Don't miss this opportunity. Your Highness has already spoken. After tonight, even if you want to speak, it will be useless." Xie Ting threatened deliberately.

Rong Youtang understood, got up cooperatively, and said: "Sister-in-law Liu, I beg you to work hard one more night. If she insists on refusing to help, we won't be able to force others to do things to us. Forget it, let her go."

"Yes! Send her away tomorrow morning." The woman in charge of guarding took the order readily, angrily, and gave Bai Qiongying a "knowing what to do" look.

Xie Ting ignored Bai Qiongying, turned his head and said, "Oh, it's a waste of time again! Mr. Rong, please, let's go drink tea, hurry up and find another way."

"It can only be so."

Without any hesitation, Rong and Xie turned around and left, then quietly guarded outside the courtyard gate, trying to wait.

fortunately--

After a few breaths, hurried footsteps suddenly sounded in the courtyard, and Liu Er's wife, with a smile on her face, chased after her and said, "She is finally willing to help! My lords, please go back and ask questions."

Planning was in full swing in the palace, and King Qing in the palace was also busy.

Princess Huaimin's funeral was very solemn, and she tried her best to mourn and honor.

The inside and outside of the Mitai Hall where the coffins are parked is completely white, and there are often loud cries, countless paper money are burned, and incense and candles are lingering day and night.

During this period, Concubine Hui's mother and son were mourning, one fell ill and the other collapsed.

"My lady, please mourn."

"Please take care of your body, go back to the palace to rest, and come back tomorrow morning."

"If Your Highness sees it, I don't know how distressed it will be."

……

"My Linlin, go with peace of mind. Your Majesty has killed the nine clans of murderers and buried your usual servants. Everything is ready on the road to Huangquan. Don't be afraid. In a few years, I will go down to find you for my mother. " Concubine Hui's voice was so hoarse that she couldn't make a sound, she was chanting inaudibly.In just half a month, she looked as if she was 20 years old, thin and haggard, with gray complexion, bloodshot eyes, and gray temples. She kept burning paper money and ignored the maid's persuasion.

At this moment, King Qing brought someone in like a gust of wind. He took a closer look and immediately asked with a headache, "Ms. Hui Concubine?"

"What's going on? Didn't this king order you not to cry after Haishi?"

The leading maid was trembling, bowed her head and knelt down and replied: "Your Highness, calm down, Concubine Hui has already returned to the palace, but because of grief, she returned to burn paper money for the eldest princess."

"Nonsense! Let her suffer like this, how can her body bear it?" King Qing turned his head and told the eunuch in charge of his entourage without saying a word, urging: "Quickly go to the queen and ask her to persuade Concubine Hui to go back. "

"Yes."

King Qing's hand injury has mostly recovered, but it is still bandaged, and it is inconvenient to help Concubine Hui, so he can only persuade: "Major, please mourn, don't hurt your eyes from crying, fourth brother's health has just improved, won't you worry him? "

Diantang was filled with ashes, and the numb Concubine Hui was surrounded by smoke. She finally raised her head and explained hoarsely: "I'm just worried that Linlin will be tight underground. Where has she suffered? She must burn more paper money."

"You're worrying too much."

King Qing was helpless, knowing that reasoning was useless, so he patiently comforted him: "Father ordered a rich burial, as long as the world wants to get it, it has been bought for my sister, and there is no possibility of lack of paper money."

"Really? However, there is nothing wrong with burning more." She muttered, and in a blink of an eye, another thick pile was burned, and she was choked by the smoke, coughing loudly, and half of her daughter died with her.

Just when King Qing was about to order someone to forcibly escort Concubine Hui away, two guards suddenly rushed into the palace and whispered in panic, "Your Highness, for some reason, Your Majesty passed out in Kunhe Palace. Eunuch Li, please go over immediately!"