Shen Lie led the horse and escorted a small green sedan with a few of his subordinates. He slowly walked into Chaoyang Gate and saw the familiar prosperity of the past again.
But the mood at this time was completely different.
Looking at this familiar but unfamiliar scene, Shen Lie was worried. This sudden major accident caught him off guard.
The group of people stopped at a fork in the road inside Chaoyang Gate.
A fan came over leading the horse and said softly: "Sir, which way are you going?"
Shen Lie pondered for a moment and then whispered: "Go to the Grand Master's Mansion."
A few people escorted the green sedan chair.
Walk towards the inner city and the Taishi Mansion.
After a while.
Looking at the sedan chairs outside the Grand Master's residence and the two large stone lions with simple and majestic shapes, Shen Lie waved his hand.
Got off the sedan.
Seeing Zhang Jingxiu crying in tears, he walked into the side door and returned to the mansion.
Shen Lie began to ponder again.
a long time.
A light suddenly flashed in Shen Lie's tiger eyes. He originally wanted to submit a message asking to see Brother Zhang, but then he thought again.
At this time, the Grand Master's residence must be in a panic, and Zhang Jianxiu may not be seen.
Even if they meet, they may not be able to say a few words.
So Shen Lie thought for a while and said softly: "Let's go visit Qi Shuai!"
Qi Jiguang did not have a residence in Beijing. He lived in a post station in the inner city.
An hour later.
In a quiet inn.
Qi Jiguang didn't seem to have slept well either. He picked up the tea bowl and took a sip, then rubbed his sore eyes, seeming to be pondering something.
Shen Lieqiang calmed himself and said slowly: "May I ask Qi Shuai, Grand Master... why did you suddenly fall ill?"
The more I think about it.
Shen Lie felt that this matter was very strange. He had inquired about Zhang Juzheng's illness from Jing'er several times.
I have never heard of anything unusual about this powerful official of the Ming Dynasty. On the contrary, his body has always been very strong. It is not a problem to stand by the Jinshui Bridge in the bright sun for a day.
Why did you suddenly fall ill?
In silence.
Qi Jiguang seemed to have something unspeakable, and after a long time he said: "It's not a serious illness, but... it's a nasty illness that's hard to talk about."
Upon hearing this.
Shen Lie was stunned.
The cause of Zhang Juzheng's death and the disease he suffered from are not recorded in "History of the Ming Dynasty".
But Shen Lie thought of a strange saying in the folk history he knew.
Shen Lie remembered that it was said in unofficial history that Zhang Juzheng wrote a letter to the young Wanli shortly before his death. The letter said that it was because of hemorrhoids that had been mistreated for many years.
After visiting famous doctors for diagnosis and treatment, the consumption was too high.
"In aging people, even if the hemorrhoids are removed, their vitality will be greatly reduced, and their spleen and stomach will be weak and they will not be able to eat or drink, and they will hardly be able to afford it."
Now that it was confirmed by Qi Shuai's statement, Shen Lie thought thoughtfully and said cautiously: "The so-called illness...is it hemorrhoids?"
Qi Jiguang nodded and replied worriedly: "That should be the case."
In an instant.
A thunder exploded in Shen Lie's mind.
It’s really hemorrhoids!
No wonder everyone keeps it secret. Who would publicize such an unspeakable hidden disease everywhere?
And it seems that this is still a stubborn disease that has troubled Master Taishi for many years. After all, it is reasonable for him to develop hemorrhoids after sitting for a long time.
At this moment.
Shen Lie felt as if he had been struck by a thunderbolt. After being stunned for a while, he quickly asked Qi Shuai for details.
Master Taishi is indeed suffering from hemorrhoids.
According to Qi Shuai, the cause of this incident is a barefoot doctor who came from Zhang Juzheng's hometown. This barefoot doctor had a plaster for treating hemorrhoids.
Since the barefoot doctor entered the Taishi Mansion, he treated Zhang Juzheng for a period of time and achieved some results.
Zhang Juzheng felt that there was hope for a radical cure for hemorrhoids, so he felt like he had found a treasure and began to use a lot of the plasters brought by the barefoot doctor.
And then.
Zhang Juzheng suddenly fell ill.
Shen Lie suddenly woke up from a dream.
Of course you won’t be bedridden if you suffer from hemorrhoids. There are medicines available to treat hemorrhoids...
It will poison people to death!
Think about this.
Shen Lie suddenly stood up, grabbed Qi Jiguang's arm, and said in a trembling voice: "It's a very important matter, Qi Shuai... come with me quickly."
Qi Jiguang didn't know what to say, but he was still dragged away by Shen Lie.
After another moment.
Taishi Mansion.
Side hall.
In front of brothers and sisters Qi Jiguang, Zhang Jingxiu and Zhang Jianxiu.
Shen Lie swallowed his saliva and asked anxiously: "Where's the medicine?"
Zhang Jianxiu asked doubtfully: "What medicine?"
Shen Lie said angrily: "The ointment prescribed by that doctor to the grand master!"
Zhang Jianxiu's expression changed slightly, and he seemed to have realized something, and said hurriedly: "I'll get it right now."
Zhang Jianxiu rushed out quickly, and not long after, he came back with a bowl of dark plaster, and then placed the plaster on the table.
Shen Lie went over and smelled it. This strange plaster was so fragrant, but the fragrance was mixed with some pungent smell.
at this time.
Zhang Jingxiu, who was crying and had a pretty face, woke up and asked softly: "What's wrong with this medicine?"
Shen Lie pondered and said softly: "Excuse me, Lord Mayor, to find a chicken."
Zhang Jianxiu woke up from a dream and said hurriedly: "Okay!"
As several people were busy, they found a big rooster, pressed the chicken's neck according to Shen Lie's instructions, and fed the ointment with chopsticks.
Within a moment.
The big rooster that was still jumping around just now fluttered in the yard for a few times and then stopped moving.
after.
Time seemed to have stood still.
The case was solved.
This plaster is extremely poisonous!
In deathly silence.
The livid-faced Zhang Jianxiu was furious and rushed out of the yard with red eyes, roaring like a wild beast from his throat.
"Come here, take down that quack doctor quickly!"
Shen Lie hurriedly chased after him and warned: "Lord, please calm down... please stay alive!"
Not long after.
As a doctor with disheveled hair was pushed in with his hair tied up, even Qi Jiguang, who had always been steady, became furious.
He grabbed the jar of plaster on the table and smashed it hard.
There was a crisp snap.
The plaster jar falls to the floor.
Broken inch by inch.
then.
Qi Jiguang shouted: "Tell me, what medicine did you use!"
The quack doctor knew that he would not be spared, so he trembled and told the whole story. This plaster, which is very effective for hemorrhoids, is a folk remedy.
The medicinal materials used include arsenic, toad venom, five-step snake venom...
Then.
Shen Lie was stunned.
It seems that this highly toxic plaster can indeed cure hemorrhoids, but if it is used repeatedly and for a long time, the hemorrhoids will be cured.
But people also died from poisoning!
Amidst Zhang Jianxiu's roar, the quack doctor was dragged away by the nursing staff of the Grand Master's Mansion, and the entire Grand Master's Mansion fell into an uproar.
Shen Lie thought for a while and then hurriedly said: "Master Zongzhen... Go to the palace to ask for the imperial doctor. Master Taishi did not swallow this medicine, but applied it to the affected area. The top priority is to detoxify and nurse back to health, maybe It’s nothing serious.”
Zhang Jianxiu also gradually came to his senses. Perhaps he felt that what Shen Lie said was very reasonable, so he hurriedly said: "Yes, yes... what you said is absolutely true!"
Watch him rush out in a hurry.
Shen Lie wiped the sweat from his forehead, but there was a glimmer of hope in his heart. He remembered that Zhang Juzheng did not die of illness in the ninth year of Wanli.
But in the tenth year of Wanli.
in this case……
Zhang Juzheng, who has been using this highly toxic drug for a long time, is not yet seriously ill.
