Returning to you in the depths of the white clouds

I heard that Qiu Shu had a magnificent mansion in the most prosperous street in Jingzhou City, which was rewarded by the current emperor. In order to thank the Holy Grace, Qiu Shu would set up a porridge shed in front of the mansion every big festival to provide porridge for the people in the relief city. It's called the common people with the grace of the saints, and it's a complete set of this image of kindness and loyalty.

But who in the city of Jingzhou doesn't know that the nobleman in the palace who has performed such a good show has long been a figure in the city of Jingzhou who can cover the sky with one hand.Since today's illness, the situation has intensified. The open and secret struggles at the top are directly reflected in the words and deeds of the small officials below. Naturally, it is ordinary people who suffer.

It is said that because of making too many enemies, Qiu Shu never lived in this mansion bestowed by the emperor, but lived in the "Guardian" where the pylorus and hidden guards were in charge.The name "Guardian" is just an allusion to the folks - there is never a plaque on this place, and no one knows what it is for, but there are guards in rotation day and night, and the locals in Jingzhou know that it is here. Who is the person who talks about things.

In fact, an organization like the "Pyloric Dark Guard" cannot make a big splash in the court and the public. The "foreign servants" are actually organized in various troops inside and outside Jingzhou City, and the "Dark Guard" is a secret list that cannot be announced. , only in the hands of Qiu Shu's direct descendants.Therefore, this so-called "Guardian" has no name and no role, and it is an inconvenient place to be mentioned, and it cannot be clearly stated.

Gu Linfeng has almost never been to Jingzhou, but he has heard of this "unable to mention" place. When he followed Yu Tai and his party to the vicinity, he already knew what this place was in his heart.

Unexpectedly, this courtyard is not as hidden as imagined, and it is not even too low-key. It is simply located at the root of the imperial city, and it is so close that it almost blends into one. It is indeed difficult for ordinary people to approach.Gu Linfeng couldn't go any further after following about a street away. This road was unobstructed, and no ordinary person dared to walk nearby. It was like a natural barrier, dividing the high and low from the inside and the outside.

He waited on the nearby streets for a while, the sun was setting and the sky was getting darker.Seeing that he couldn't find a chance, when he was about to retreat, a gorgeous car drove out from the imperial city.

The carriage came out and stopped a few steps before it stopped in front of the "Guardian". Afterwards, a young man in a fine attire got out of the carriage, waved his hand and said something to the people around him, and walked into the courtyard. The entourage followed closely behind, and one of them walked towards the market alone.

After a while, Gu Linfeng, who was hiding in the preserved fruit shop, had a new look. Wearing the appearance and clothes of King Chen's subordinates, holding the newly bought preserved fruit for his master, he entered the "Guardian" openly and aboveboard.

Chen Wang was in a very good mood today, he walked all the way in a hurry, with the corners of his mouth raised, he went straight to the study.

Qiu Shu knew who was coming when he heard the footsteps, sighed secretly, put down the pen in his hand, and got up to meet him.Seeing that he was about to salute, King Chen raised his hand and stopped: "Hi! No need! Sit down quickly! I have something to tell you."

Qiu Shu gave up his seat, sat down near the right side, and asked someone to serve tea.He looked at King Chen's expression: "Your Highness is in a good mood today, is there any good news from the Emperor?"

King Chen took the tea from the servant, lifted the lid and took a sip, then put it aside, and seemed to snort: "Can there be any good news? I also met my prince brother today."

"Oh," Qiu Shu replied, "The prince has been repairing the Buddhist hall recently, saying that he wants to pray for His Majesty."

"Where is he praying for blessings? Knowing that the father is the most believer now, he wants to build a Buddhist hall. Isn't it because his mother believes in Buddhism." King Chen didn't care, "Today he seems to be giving something to the father again. Buddha beads and incense, another taboo, I was kneeling outside the hall when I went. It took me a few words of coaxing, and the emperor calmed down."

"Your Highness is right. Speaking for the prince in front of the emperor also shows that you have a broad mind."

King Chen suddenly became amused: "Tell me about you, you are clearly the leader of the president, but now you don't see your father as much as I, a prince who has set up a door outside the palace."

Today, I trust Qiu Shu very much. In the past, when he was always with Shengjia, he assisted in handling political affairs. These years, the emperor has been bedridden after a serious illness, and the prince has been grounded. Many government affairs have been entrusted to Qiu Shu as an agent, so that he is often absent from the emperor. Serve by your side.But in the final analysis, which of the eunuchs in the palace is not the only one who obeys Qiu Shu's orders, he wants to know the big and small things in the temple today, so why does he need King Chen to tell him.

But he just said: "It is naturally a great thing for Your Highness to be intimate with the emperor and his son."

King Chen snorted: "What's the matter, I don't think he intends to replace the East Palace." After drinking a sip of tea, he remembered something, turned to the servant and asked: "Hey, my preserved fruit Woolen cloth?"

The servant sent someone to ask, and after a while, the subordinate who went out to buy preserved fruit came in with his head down and offered the preserved fruit.

I only heard Qiu Shu say to King Chen: "Your Highness, there is no need to rush."

"How can we not be in a hurry. As far as today's matter is concerned, according to the mother and concubine, the one over there is relying on himself to follow the seat. If he can go too far and piss off the higher-ups, then it's his turn."

Qiu Shu paused: "Your Highness, speak carefully."

King Chen stopped eating the preserved fruit, then he waved to the servants and said: "There is no need for anyone to wait on you here, everyone go down."

After waiting for a while, after the door of the study room was closed, King Chen returned to the topic: "I'm not here to complain. Do you still remember the edelweiss that I told you about last time?"

"Your Highness, that edelweiss is just a rare medicinal material recorded in folk medical books, and its efficacy and location are not very detailed. That medical book has long been included in the palace classics, and it has been recorded. You should not rashly..."

"I found it."

"what?"

"I said I found it. There is no reason why I can't find what this king wants. Besides, don't think I don't know. It's the "Medical Skills" written by the 'Five Sages'. Of course it's worth believing." Chen Wang proudly said.

Edelweiss!Gu Linfeng, who was hiding under the eaves outside the study at night, was greatly moved.Edelweiss is a legendary medicinal material, which is said to be related to the extreme north. He vaguely remembered that it was a slow fire-type poisonous herb with hallucinogenic effects.Most importantly, King Chen mentioned the Five Sages' "Medical Skills"!It sounds like it has been hidden in the palace...

"Your Highness, this herb is poisonous. It is too risky to do so. It is not necessary. Besides, the emperor has not decreed to abolish the crown prince because the army of the former empress is too complicated. Now I have It won't be long before the troops of the military security guards can tear this net apart, and then there will be no need to worry about it..."

"I can't wait that long." Chen Wang interrupted Qiu Shu's advice, "Even if I can wait, the one above can't do it anymore. Didn't you see my mother and concubine said that she was relying on medicine all night long?" Hanging for his life, if he didn't wait until he died, I would be a prince for the rest of my life, and my mother and concubine would never be crowned empress! What did you promise her?"

Qiu Shu seemed to be silent.

"Don't worry, I'm not really going to do that kind of thing." King Chen's tone softened, "I've consulted Daoist Lingkong for advice. The elixir he made from that edelweiss is extremely small, and it will only make people feel sick. □, in a trance, after a few doses, maybe he can sit up from the bed, and he still won't listen to me."

As night fell, Qiu Shu started coughing again.It was quiet for a while, except for coughing, there was no conversation.After a while, I heard Qiu Shu suddenly say: "Didn't the crown prince also send Buddhist incense today? Why don't you persuade the emperor, it's a kind of filial piety, let's put it to good use."