Hong Quan didn't dare to hide it anymore, and said it all as if he were pouring beans from a bamboo bucket, "When I came back to the empress, Imperial Physician Liu came a moment earlier than the empress, and gave two bottles of He Nian tribute wine to the slave, and then said that he had the same relationship with Imperial Physician Jin.
"Pao Zhiyi, now that he has committed a crime, I feel very sad and want to see him again. When I saw that he was telling the truth, I allowed him to go in."
Fellowship? Ling Ruo sneered from the bottom of his heart when he heard this. If not for the frame-up by Imperial Physician Liu, how could Imperial Doctor Jin end up like this? But now he is thinking about fellowship. It is really ridiculous.
Compared with this, she was more concerned about another thing, "Is Imperial Doctor Liu leaving now?"
"I didn't see him come out. I think he is still in the dungeon." At this point, Hong Quan said sadly: "I know that Imperial Doctor Jin is a repeat offender and should not be allowed to follow his opinions. But when I saw that Imperial Doctor Liu said it sincerely, I
, I couldn't bear it, so I agreed, and begged you not to tell the emperor."
Once this matter reaches Yinzhen's ears, he, the head of the Punishment Department, will have to live with it.
Yang Hai said rudely from the side: "I'm afraid Eunuch Hong only allowed Imperial Physician Liu to come in because of the tribute wine in the Year of the Crane."
This sentence made Hong Quan a little confused. He rubbed his hands and said sheepishly: "This... this..."
Ling Ruo smiled slightly and said: "Eunuch Hong, there is no need to feel embarrassed. It is normal for people to be kind to others. By the way, I have a few bottles of Jiu Yunchun wine sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It is said that this wine is
It was listed as a tribute wine during the Eastern Han Dynasty. It has a long history and the taste is more mellow than the tribute wine of the Year of the Crane. Unfortunately, I don’t like drinking, so I have left it there untouched. I will change it tomorrow.
Send it over."
"How can this make me dare not accept it?" Although Hong Quan said that he did not dare to accept it, his eyes showed a trace of longing. It is always difficult to remain calm when facing what he likes. But this is exactly the case.
It's what Ling Ruo needs. "A sword matches a hero, and fine wine must be put to good use only if it falls into the hands of those who know how to taste it. Eunuch Hong, don't refuse anymore."
In fact, Hong Quan never wanted to refuse Jiu Ying Chun Wine, the first tribute wine in history. He didn't know how long he had been coveting it, but unfortunately he never had the chance to taste it. Now he is willing in every possible way, but he suppresses his joy and is a little shy.
He said authentically: "Then this slave will be disrespectful. Thank you for your grace."
Seeing that Hong Quan had eaten the bait, Ling Ruo was too lazy to beat around the bush and said: "I am not satisfied with Eunuch Hong. I came here tonight because I also want to see Dr. Jin. However, I don't want others to know about this matter, especially Liu."
Imperial physician."
"I wonder why your Majesty saw Imperial Physician Jin?" Hong Quan asked cautiously. Physician Jin poisoned the third elder brother and committed a heinous crime. The emperor has already spoken out. If he doesn't recruit the mastermind behind the scenes, he will be executed.
, how come there are so many people wanting to see him in the past two days. Concubine Hui and Concubine Jin were here yesterday, and today it’s Imperial Physician Liu first, and now Concubine Xi. It’s really weird.
Ling Ruo pursed her lips and said nothing, but Yang Hai said: "Eunuch Hong is very lenient in his management. Does Concubine Xi even have to explain to you everything she does?"
In terms of rank, Yang Hai was not as good as Hong Quan, but now that Concubine Xi was right in front of him, how could Hong Quan be stupid enough to use his rank to suppress Yang Hai, so he fearfully said to Ling Ruo: "I don't dare."
Ling Ruo waved her hand politely and said: "It doesn't matter, there is something I don't understand and I want to ask Dr. Jin, so I have to ask Eunuch Hong to be accommodating."
Hong Quan hurriedly took the opportunity to go downhill, "It saves me, my servant. It's just that Doctor Liu is still inside. Your Majesty said she doesn't want Doctor Liu to know that you've been here, so I'm afraid I have to wait for a while."
Ling Ruo lowered her head and thought for a moment and said, "Is there a darkroom in the dungeon?" Seeing Hong Quan nod, she added, "Then I'll trouble Eunuch Hong to take me to the darkroom."
"Yes." This time Hong Quan learned his lesson and didn't ask more why. He asked around and got no answer because the lights in Shenxing Division were not bright, unlike other places where there were street lights along the road, so Hong Quan held one.
Palace lanterns lead the way ahead.
Ling Ruo and Yang Hai followed Hong Quan around and around, all the way down. They all bowed their heads and avoided the palace people they met on the way. As they went deeper, after entering the tunnel, the road became narrower, and only one person could pass at the back.
It was extremely hot and muggy. Ling Ruo just stayed there for a while and felt his chest became tight and his steps couldn't help but slow down.
Yang Hai discovered something was wrong with Ling Ruo in time, stopped and asked with concern: "Master, how are you? Do you feel uncomfortable?"
"I'm a little dizzy." The air in the tunnel was turbid. After resting for a while, Ling Ruo not only didn't feel comfortable, but her chest became even more stuffy, as if a big stone had been pressed down on her.
Hong Quan, who was walking in front, quickly turned around, took out a small, long and flat porcelain bottle from his sleeve, put it under Ling Ruo's nose, and said diligently: "My Lady, please take a deep breath and take a look."
Ling Ruoyi inhaled it as instructed, and suddenly a cool breath of mint penetrated her nose, chilling her head and dissipating a lot of the boredom in her chest.
Hong Quan knew it was useful as soon as he saw Ling Ruo's face, and said in a low voice: "The air in the ground is turbid, and it is hot in midsummer now. It will be difficult for the empress to adapt to this new arrival. This bottle is peppermint oil, which is best for refreshing the mind and relieving boredom.
For the purpose of turbidity, I will hold it in my hand and take a whiff when I feel uncomfortable. I should feel much better. If I persist for a while, I will soon reach the darkroom. There are vents there, so it will be much better than here."
Ling Ruo took the porcelain vase, nodded and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Hong."
After walking like this for a while, a little light came out in front, and at the same time, a voice was faintly heard coming from the front, which sounded a bit like Dr. Liu's voice. It seemed that the dungeon had arrived.
Thinking like this, he saw Hong Quan duck to the side, and at the same time he pushed hard somewhere, and an inconspicuous stone door opened immediately. After Ling Ruo walked in, he found that it was a dark room. It was so small.
Because it is only one foot in diameter, besides a small table there is
There was nothing but a few stools, and it was very simple. But in this simple darkroom, there was a picture of a peacock hanging. Although it was not an original work by a famous artist, it was still lifelike, showing the proud and beautiful side of the peacock.
of vividly.
Ling Ruo stared at the peacock picture for a few times and then said with a smile: "It seems that there is another mystery behind this picture."
"The empress is wise." Hong Quan apologized, stood up on the stool, and took off the peacock picture. There was indeed a loose wall tile behind it. He could take it off with a simple pull, revealing a narrow hole one foot long.
When I came, I saw Hong Quan pointing to the hole and whispering: "My Lady, you can see the scene in the prison from here. But if the sound here is loud, it can also be heard in the prison, so I will go out first."
"I know, please help Eunuch Hong." Ling Ruo said politely, and after Hong Quan left, he hurriedly came to the cave and took stock of the situation in the dungeon.