[Red Mansions] Guide to "The Empress of the Wise"

After punishing Zhao Xi and pacifying Tu Geng, Wang Shuo was busy for a while, waiting for Tu Geng to fall asleep before finding a chance to escape.Just after leaving the gate of the palace, I heard that the imperial doctor has been waiting in the side palace.

Wang Shuo called the imperial doctor curiously, "Is there something wrong?"

The imperial doctor bowed deeply, and Wang Shuo sat up straight in fright. The imperial doctor is a national player, and if he can perform such a grand ceremony, things will definitely be terrible.Sure enough, the imperial doctor said: "Your majesty, your majesty's foundation is already poor. He has been strained all year round and has a head ailment. This time he also took low-quality invigorating medicine, which greatly damaged his body. He was stimulated again, angered his heart, and greatly aggravated his condition." Your Majesty, the old minister is too talkative, tell me again, Your Majesty can't be tired, can't get angry, otherwise... otherwise..." The imperial doctor can't go on, no matter how good a doctor is, he can't save a desperate patient. If someone dies, should he, the imperial doctor, be blamed?

"Don't worry, the royal doctor. I have already taken care of the affairs of the palace. I will never let anyone disturb your majesty's recovery. You are usually on duty in the Fuxi Palace, and you should watch it. I will give you a token. If you violate the doctor's orders, you will be disturbed." Your Majesty, just drag it down, no matter who it is, I will never pursue it." Wang Shuo signaled Qing'er to give the imperial doctor a token, and said: "Your Majesty's dragon body is slightly ill, but the court will not stand still, are you As a veteran national player for many years, you should know the importance of keeping secrets."

"I would like to obey the imperial edict." As a doctor, one must keep one's mouth tight, especially since he is still a doctor for the royal family.

Wang Shuo felt a little relieved, she, the imperial doctor and Qing'er were the only three people in the side hall, they were tight-lipped and would not leak the news, so that the courtiers would not have the chance to threaten the adoptive clan again and appoint the prince.

Ye Benli soon came over to take over all matters during Tu Geng's recuperation period. Under Wang Shuo's strict guard, Tu Geng's life was quite uneventful.He eats sick meals, uses special products, and can't even read for more than half an hour. Even the palace servants who serve close to him never dress up, and their faces are turned upside down.How can Tu Geng, who has been lifted from the ban, endure this, how can he endure this life like an ascetic after living a playboy life for a few months.

"Your Majesty, it's been half an hour. Take a break, and your eyes hurt." Tu Geng felt that he just got this travel note, why is this old guy Ye Benli urging him?Tu Geng turned sideways, pretending not to hear.

"Your Majesty, the imperial doctor ordered you not to be tired, and you have to take a break after reading for half an hour..." Ye Benli was not discouraged, and babbled unhurriedly, like a Tang monk.

"His Majesty……"

"Your Majesty! I'm not your Majesty here, I'm simply a prisoner!" Tu Geng was so annoyed that he would lose his temper as soon as he dropped the book.But looking at Ye Benli's smiling face like an old chrysanthemum, he was embarrassed, and knew that he was also under Wang Shuo's order, and Wang Shuo was also doing it for his own good.

"Okay, okay, back off, back off. I'm going to sleep." Tu Geng waved his hand impatiently for people to back off.

Ye Benli bowed and retreated, he was still in charge of Wang Shuo's affairs, so he couldn't spend all his time on Tu Geng.

Tu Geng had been lying down for a whole morning, his bones were so brittle, he didn't want to sleep at all, he tossed and turned on the bed, he was so bored.

At this time Zhao Xi came over, Wang Shuo had orders, and Tu Geng also felt that he should be taught a lesson, so Zhao Xi has not been asked to serve him closely these few days, a good deputy manager, almost reduced to an idler.But idlers in the palace are the most likely to be bullied and forgotten. The deputy chief of the majestic main hall has already had some villains making sarcastic remarks to his face, and even made him lose face.Zhao Xi's sense of crisis increased greatly, and he didn't dare to take the pride of his confidant any longer, and tried every means to flatter Tu Geng.As for the strict rules of the palace, Wang Shuo's inspection was very strong. How could anyone dare to speak up and spread rumors? Zhao Xi really listened to it.

"Your Majesty, you are tired from reading, why don't you find a palace servant with a clear and melodious voice to read to you?" Zhao Xi came in, and after saluting, he quickly came up with his idea.

"Forget it, forget it, just those few books, what are you reading?" Tu Geng said boredly, things like travel notes are still interesting to read by himself, except for travel notes, his study is only a collection of classics and history, which is not interesting at all.

"I have a few idle books here. They are not the words of a sage, but they are all loved by the common people. They are the closest to the people's livelihood, but they also mean to share the joy with the people. I wonder if your majesty is interested?"

"Read it and listen to it." Tu Geng nodded in dispensable agreement.

Zhao Xi didn't bother others, and started reading from the book by himself, the original book of tales of ghosts.Tu Geng was half lying on the bed comfortably, thinking about the visions of the beasts depicted in the book, and was satisfied in his heart, but he said: "Reluctantly, talk is better than nothing."

Zhao Xi knew Tu Geng, and Tu Geng didn't know Zhao Xi. Tu Geng knew that this was Zhao Xi's way to please him, and he was happy to be courted.

In the evening when Wang Shuo came back to have dinner with Tu Geng, the palace servants mentioned this, Wang Shuo didn't make a fuss, and said, "That's it, Zhao Xi has been serving him since he was a child, and in terms of understanding, he is the one who knows His Majesty best. With people around to serve you, you will be in a good mood, and your illness will recover faster. How about it, it’s a good idea to punish him, if it weren’t for a stick, how could he be so considerate?”

"Okay, okay, okay, the empress is wise." Tu Geng said with a smile.

"Ghost novels are fine. You can listen to books if you want, but you can't be tired. Listening to operas is definitely not enough." Wang Shuo reminded again.

"Yes, yes~" Tu Geng said perfunctorily absent-mindedly, seeing Wang Shuo's lips moving, he hurriedly said first: "Didn't you say that you want Xu'er to enter the court? What's the matter?"

As expected, Wang Shuo's attention was diverted, and he said, "You can't take her to court on the same day, first let her serve the pen and ink in the imperial study, meet with several elders and ministers, and then go to court after she is familiar with the operation of the court. Not too late."

"Well, I'm not in a hurry. It took me more than ten years of training to get started when I participated in the government. Xu'er is a princess. As long as she can't be deceived, it's fine. There are ministers in charge." Tu Geng pointed out.

"That's the reason." Wang Shuo nodded, chattering back and forth, exhorting like an old lady: "These days I have piled up a lot of court affairs, and I have to be busy until evening before going to Fuxi Palace. Your Majesty should pay attention to rest. No……"

"'Don't be tired, don't get angry.' I know, I can recite the words of the imperial doctor, just let me go." Tu Geng folded his hands together, repeatedly begging for mercy.

Wang Shuo smiled and skipped mentioning it.

While the government was busy, Wang Shuo did not relax his pursuit of Chu Guogong's family.It stands to reason that King Cheng died early, Princess Qinghe died young, and the power of Prince Cheng's mansion was wiped out over and over again. Duke Chu should not have any power in his hands. How dare he write a letter like this.Besides, what good would it do him to jump out? Why doesn't Chu Guogong shrink back and be a wealthy idler? Does he still want to bear the wrath of the emperor's thunder?Wang Shuo checked and found out that Princess Cheng was seriously ill. The imperial doctor said not to catch cold in summer and autumn, and she would be fine after this winter.In other words, no matter what, he will not survive this year. Duke Chu has been married for several years, has no heirs, and his wife is not from a high-ranking family. Ask in.

The people below just found out that Chu Guogong was in contact with the late emperor's grandchildren and several ministers in the court, and wanted to ask for further instructions, so the paper was handed over and sent directly to Fuxi Palace.Coincidentally, Tu Geng became impatient to stay in the house that day, so he went to the study to look for basic miscellaneous books, and when he saw the booklet placed abruptly on the desk, he opened it casually.

Prescribing drugs to compete for favor, the imperial court coercing the adoptive clan, Chu Guogong taking the lead, courtiers connecting with each other, the descendants of the first emperor, all kinds of things, Geng Minrui realized that things were not that simple.

Tu Geng read the memorial again, memorized the content, went back to the bedroom, and immediately called Zhao Xi over, asking him to focus on investigating everything related to the late emperor's descendants, and not letting him disclose it to Wang Shuo.Having a secret is the best way to get closer. So far, Zhao Xi has successfully reset and regained the prestige of the deputy manager.

The government was busy, and Wang Shuo's investigation direction was different from that of Tu Geng, but it was Tu Geng who discovered the clue first.

Chu Guogong has connections with Shun Guogong and An Guogong. Shun Guogong was the eldest son of the first prince, and he was the grandson of the emperor when the first emperor was in power. possible.Tu Geng was not surprised that they would unite together, but it was strange that Duke Shun and Duke An were so confident, as if they would definitely be able to pull Tu Geng off their horses.What trump cards do they have?Tu Geng believed that the officials under his rule were clean and the people were well-off. He was enthroned in the first place in a justifiable name. The ministers elected him here, and there were no natural or man-made disasters. Why did they rebel.

Abnormality is a demon, which is related to the country, the country, life and wealth. Tu Geng took advantage of Wang Shuo's busy government affairs, disobeyed the doctor's orders, and quietly spent all his energy on investigating the party of An Guogong and Shun Guogong.

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On this day, Wang Shuo, with Tu Xu, was discussing state affairs with several ministers in the Imperial Study Room. A young eunuch from Fuxi Palace poked his head anxiously at the door. He said to Wang Shuo, "Your Majesty vomited blood and passed out."

Wang Shuo forced the ministers to retreat, pretending to be calm, and led Tu Xu, trotting towards Fuxi Hall.When Wang Shuo arrived, the imperial doctor was already giving needles, and Tu Geng's clothes were covered in blood, and Zhao Xi was kneeling beside the bed, weeping.

"What's going on?" Wang Shuo asked with suppressed anger.

"Your Majesty was so angry that his blood was surging, and he fell into a coma. If...he is not awake, he may be suspected of having a stroke." The imperial doctor replied coldly.

Wang Shuo was stunned. A stroke is a stroke. Isn't this kind of disease more common in the elderly?How could Tu Geng be so young?

"Impatient?! Zhao Xi! Tell me! Who is Your Majesty angry with?" Wang Shuo paused every word, gnashing his teeth.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty... I don't know, I don't know!" Of course Zhao Xi knew, but he couldn't say it!

"Okay, okay, let's not say yes, come here, drag it down and chop it up, I won't believe it, and no one will know about it except you!" Before Wang Shuo finished speaking, Tu Geng coughed twice and woke up faintly.

Wang Shuo didn't care about Zhao Xi, and rushed to the bed and asked, "Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Tu Geng, it's me, it's me, can you see clearly? Can you see clearly?"

"Father, Father, I am Xu'er!" Tu Xu also called out from the bedside.

"Xu'er..."

"Yes, yes, Xu'er is here!" Wang Shuo nodded excitedly, "How are you? If you feel uncomfortable, tell me."

"Headache..." Tu Geng panted.

Seeing Tu Geng's weak appearance, Wang Shuo was angry from his heart, and said angrily, "Who is it? What's the matter? Why are you so angry! The imperial doctor said that if it's a half hour later...it's not that you can't worry about getting angry Is it?!"

Tu Geng was stunned for a moment, his lips twitched a few times, and he signaled that his throat was hoarse and he couldn't speak.

"Okay, okay, don't say it, I asked Zhao Xi, you rest." Wang Shuo was concerned, but he was still concerned about Tu Geng's body, and turned to look at Zhao Xi, but he was not so gentle.

"Say!" A word was spit out with murderous intent.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty... Your Majesty..." Wang Shuo turned his back to Tu Geng and didn't see the wink that Tu Geng gave Zhao Xi. Zhao Xi talked about him and refused to tell the truth.

Wang Shuo was even more furious: "The palace has set the rules long ago. Don't say that you didn't predict it. If you commit a crime knowingly, the crime will be aggravated! Come here, drag it down, and beat it! Just beat it in the yard, and report it after you beat it. .”

After Wang Shuo gave the order, he turned his head to look at Tu Geng, and asked, "Your Majesty has no objection to my punishment like this."

Tu Geng rolled his eyes from side to side and shook his head slightly, indicating that he had no objection, but he was so weak that he couldn't even shake his head completely.

Wang Shuo sighed, and added in a low voice, "Don't beat me to death."

"What's going on? You have to let me know so we can find a solution." Wang Shuo asked Tu Geng, holding Tu Geng's hand.