Qi Kuan remained silent. Hongli's actions could not be called the actions of a wise king. He was only worried about Xianyue. The relationship of more than twenty years was destroyed in one day. That kind of blow was not something ordinary people could bear.
I wonder if Xianyue can survive this test. While he was thinking about it, Jinping whispered in his ear: "By the way, do you think the emperor will really depose his master?"
Qi Kuan sighed and said, "I hope not, otherwise... the deep love in the past would really become a joke." As he said that, he remembered something and said, "Go and bring Brother Twelve over."
Jin Ping vaguely guessed what he was thinking, and went to hug Yong Xun as he was told. It was a coincidence that the latter had just fed and was awake at the moment.
Qi Kuan took Yong Cang and carefully handed it to Xiayue, "Master, I know that you are feeling uncomfortable, but no matter how uncomfortable it is, you have to get through it because you still have to take care of the twelfth brother; look at him
, so young, it’s time for you to take care of me.”
Yong Cang leaned down from Qi Kuan's arms, holding the pearl chain on Xia Yue's neck with his small palms and playing with it, giggling from his mouth.
This sound made Xianyue's eyelashes tremble slightly, and her empty eyes gradually became focused, resting on Yong Cang's young face, and she uttered a dry voice, "Yong Cang..."
Seeing her reaction, Qi Kuan felt happy and said quickly: "Yes, no matter how the emperor treats you, you at least have twelve elder brothers and you are not alone."
Xianyue didn't speak, just caressed Yong Cang's young face over and over again. After a long time, she said hoarsely: "Yong Cang's name was given by the emperor in the fifth year of Qianlong's reign. In the blink of an eye, ten years have passed.
I finally have this child, but I and the Emperor have reached the end and can no longer continue."
Qi Kuan sighed secretly and said: "Your Majesty has been deceived by a traitor right now. He just doesn't know right from wrong. In the future, he will definitely understand that the master is the one worthy of trust. Please bear with me for the time being."
"It's useless. Even if the broken mirror is re-glued, it will still have cracks and will no longer be as smooth as before." At this point, a trace of determination flashed across Xia Yue's eyes, "The fate between me and him has come to an end.
Until now, from now on...he is him, I am me, there will be no intersection."
Although Qi Kuan also resented Hongli for being confused, he did not want to see Xianyue and Hongli reach the point of no return, so he advised: "Master, I think the emperor was just confused for a moment, in the future..."
"There is no future, everything... ends here!" When she said the last four words, there was a tremor in Xianyue's voice that she had tried to suppress.
Qi Kuan hesitated and said: "Perhaps things are not as bad as the master thinks, and there may be opportunities for improvement."
Xianyue smiled sadly and said: "You were in the Yangxin Hall just now, and he only said the word "Defeat the Empress". Do you think this matter will turn around? It's over, Qi Kuan, everything is over." As she said that,
Zi Qi Kuan took Yong Cang from his hands and held him tightly in his arms...
The next morning, as soon as Fang Jian stepped into the Imperial Hospital, he saw Xiao Wu standing there. When he saw him coming, he called Qian'er and said, "I have been ordered by the emperor to ask Imperial Doctor Fang to go to the Hall of Nourishing Heart."
Fang Jian's heart skipped a beat. Just the day before yesterday, Qiao Yan'er came to him and told him the efficacy of the medicine. When he learned that the medicine was as addictive as opium ointment, he was shocked.
Big jump, Qiao Yaner did this not to harm Hongli, but to control him.
He couldn't understand how a little palace maid could have such courage to control the current emperor. This was something that countless people didn't even dare to think about.
In addition to telling him the efficacy of the medicine, Qiao Yan'er also told him that the medicine was almost enough. Hongli would soon find out that there was something wrong with the medicine he prescribed. If he wanted to survive then, he should keep his mouth shut and don't put the medicine in his mouth.
Bin confesses, and once Gao Bin is discovered by Hongli and gets more medicine, they will lose the weapon to restrain Hongli, and then... they will definitely die!
Although Qiao Yan'er said that as long as he kept his mouth shut, he could survive, Fang Jian felt uneasy. No matter how he thought about it, he felt that Hongli would not let him go.
"Why aren't Doctor Fang leaving yet?" Xiao Wu's voice woke Fang Jian out of his deep thoughts. He twitched the corners of his lips and followed him to the Hall of Cultivation of the Heart uneasily.
Xiaowu directly led him to the main hall. At this time, all the officials had dispersed, and only Hongli was sitting in the hall. As soon as he stepped into the main hall, Fang Jian felt as if a huge mountain was pressing on his body, and he was so heavy that he could not even move forward.
Walking into the palace, he cupped his hands and said, "I see you, Your Majesty. Your Majesty, His Majesty's blessing!"
Hongli stared at him condescendingly, "Fang Jian, how have I treated you over the years?"
"I was originally just an ordinary imperial doctor. I was promoted to the position of Chancellor just because of the Emperor's grace. I will never be able to repay the Emperor's kindness even if I die." Fang Jian said tremblingly, trying to make his voice sound calm and normal.
Hongli said expressionlessly: "If that's the case, why do you want to harm me with that Qiao Yan'er?"
Fang Jian's legs weakened and she fell to the ground. Sure enough, it was because of this. This time, Gao Bin and Qiao Yan'er were really killed. She didn't know if she could save her life...
"Aren't you still willing to say it?" Hongli's voice was silent, but it was like thunder when it fell on Fang Jian. He kowtowed hurriedly and said: "I was forced by Qiao Yan'er and had no choice but to do this. I beg the emperor to spare my life!
!”
Xiao Wu sneered and said: "You are the president of the Imperial Imperial Hospital. Qiao Yan'er is just a palace maid. Even if you let it go, she is just a fugitive who slipped through the net. What ability does she have to force you to murder the emperor?"
Fugitive? Fang Jian was stunned for a moment. Qiao Yan'er was just a weak woman, how could she become a fugitive? But he had no intention or courage to ask these questions at the moment. He just kept kowtowing and begging Hongli for his life. For his
When pleading, Hongli had only one word, "Say!"
Fang Jian hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "I would like to tell the truth, and I beg the Emperor to spare my life because I have no intention of harming the Emperor."
"Spare you?" Honglixuan raised his eyebrows and showed a cold smile, "It seems that I am usually too kind, which makes all of you dare to bargain with me." After a short pause, he said sternly:
"Drag me down and I'll be punished with twenty lashes!"
Fang Jian did not expect that Hongli would blame him as soon as he said so, and he was so frightened that he was already very old and had always been pampered. How could he bear the punishment? He hurriedly said: "I know my mistake, please forgive me this time!"
Hongli ignored his words and ordered people to drag him down. When Fang Jian was brought to the Yangxin Palace again, his face was pale and his head was covered with cold sweat. As soon as the palace officials let go of his hand, he was like mud.
He collapsed on the ground, gasping for air.
Hongli said coldly: "How about it, are you willing to tell me?"