Although the system of three provinces and six ministries was implemented in the Sui Dynasty, Yang Jian still reviewed a large number of memorials every day. Usually he would be busy until the end of Haishi, and he would start reviewing memorials on time at three quarters in the morning.
At this time, he had been reviewing for an hour, and he felt a little tired. Seeing that there were not many memorials on the table, only a dozen or so thin ones were left. He flipped through them casually, and there was nothing urgent, so he got up and prepared to take a look.
Queen Dugu goes.
Dugu Jialuo's condition has not been getting better. Recently, he has suddenly been unable to sleep and has not rested well. As a result, his body is getting worse day by day and he will not be able to survive for much longer. As the time of losing Dugu Jialuo gradually approaches, Yang Jian's heart becomes more and more sad.
Another day.
Thinking about his old wife's condition, Yang Jian sighed and ordered: "Get ready to drive to Shenju Palace."
At this time, an old eunuch hurriedly came over and bowed: "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Qin'an has come to see you! He said that he has something important to report to your Majesty."
"Oh! Wang Junlin is here again." Yang Jian just wanted to see Dugu Jialuo at this time. He originally wanted Wang Junlin to wait outside, but suddenly remembered that a foreign official reported last night that Wang Junlin was very skilled in medicine.
Then he ordered: "Announce his presence!"
In the square of the main hall, the eunuch named Baishi led Wang Junlin and quickly walked towards the Xuanzheng Hall last time. Because he received a jade pendant last time, Baishi talked a lot along the way. In addition to talking about the palace
In addition to some rules and taboos, he looked around and saw that there was no one around, and then whispered to Wang Junlin: "Master Marquis, the Queen has been seriously ill and dying these days, so Your Majesty is not in a good mood. Under normal circumstances, this
I was originally going to Shenju Palace to see the Queen, but now I have changed to meet the Marquis because of your arrival. Therefore, if what the Marquis says does not satisfy His Majesty, I am afraid that His Majesty will not be happy. Then the Marquis will look at His Majesty’s face.
, it’s best not to take too long and finish talking as soon as possible.”
"Thank you, father-in-law, for reminding me. I will remember it." Wang Junlin said with a grateful face. At the same time, an agate was pressed into Bai Shi's hand without leaving any trace, and the smile on the latter's face became even brighter.
They walked into the side hall of Xuanzheng and came to the imperial study. Baishi completed his task and turned to leave. Another old eunuch who was guarding the door went in to report. After a while, a voice came from inside: "Prince Xuanqin Anhou has come to see you.
"
Wang Junlin quickly tidied up his official uniform and walked quickly into the imperial study. Yang Jian did not review the memorial at this time, but closed his eyes and rested, waiting for Wang Junlin's arrival.
"Your Majesty has a lot of things to do, and I, the King, came here to disturb Your Majesty. I am frightened in my heart. Please forgive me!" After the eunuch named Bai Shi just reminded me, Wang Junlin bowed respectfully and said loudly as soon as he entered the door.
Yang Jian slowly opened his eyes and said calmly: "You know that I am very busy. Tell me! Why did you come to see me today?"
"Your Majesty, I accidentally learned that there is an iron shop that sells a large amount of pig iron to the northern nomads in recent years. I am fully aware of the importance of this matter and have come here to report it to Your Majesty."
When Yang Jian heard this, his expression suddenly changed, and he snorted coldly: "How dare you sell pig iron to the northern barbarians, how brave you are!"
"Your Majesty, I can guarantee that this matter is indeed true, but there is currently no evidence. I am worried about your Majesty, so I am anxious to report to your majesty. I also implore your majesty to leave this matter to me to investigate and handle it."
Yang Jian suddenly thought of something and watched Wang Junlin ponder for a moment. His anger slowly subsided, but his expression became colder and he said, "Is there a minister involved behind this iron shop?"
Wang Junlin seemed to have expected Yang Jian's question, and immediately said with a solemn expression: "Reporting to your majesty, this... is very possible."
Yang Jian took a deep look at Wang Junlin and said: "Wang Junlin, it's good that you can report this matter to me in time. I will send a team of marquis to cooperate with you to investigate this matter. I want to know two things.
First, who is the manipulator behind this? Second, we must get evidence of selling pig iron to foreigners."
At this point, Yang Jian paused and then said: "The identity of the marquis is kept secret, and he appears as your servant guard."
Wang Junlin was overjoyed. Yang Jian's arrangement was exactly what he wanted. He immediately said categorically: "I, Wang Junlin, will only obey your Majesty's will."
Yang Jian nodded, and the matter was over. Just as Wang Junlin was about to leave, Yang Jian suddenly flashed sadness on his face, looked at Wang Junlin and said, "I heard that you are not only superb in poison, but also excellent in medicine. Queen.
I have been seriously ill to begin with, but for some reason I have been restless these past few days, unable to sleep, and unable to rest my body, which has aggravated the condition. Now, please follow me to Shenju Palace to diagnose the queen."
Wang Junlin complained in his heart that he didn't know much about medical skills. He only knew some advanced medical theories and had some research on poisons. But he knew that because last year's news about the treatment camp for wounded soldiers and the opening of Wang's Hospital in Gaotaicheng had already spread,
If he denies it at this time, Yang Jian will not only not believe it, but will also be unhappy, so he pondered for a moment and said cautiously: "I only know a little bit about medical skills."
Yang Jian obviously thought that Wang Junlin was being humble, so he nodded to him, and then arranged for the servants on the left and right: "Let's go to Shenju Palace."
After speaking, he took the lead and walked out of the imperial study. A large group of people including eunuchs on the left and right, guards at the door, etc. had already followed him. Wang Junlin had no choice but to take two quick steps and follow Yang Jian to the Shenju Palace with the old eunuch.
Not long after, a group of people arrived at Shenju Palace. From a distance, Wang Junlin saw Princess Yang Lihua of Leping walking out of Shenju Palace, with a sad face and red eyes, as if she had just cried. Wang Junlin had long known that Dugu
Jialuo behaved domineeringly, and he always spoke harshly to the former prince Yang Yong and the current prince Yang Guang, especially towards Yang Yong. He was very stern and angry every time.
It can be said that Queen Dugu played a key role in deposing the eldest son, Crown Prince Yang Yong, and establishing the second son, King Yang Guang, as the crown prince. Yang Jian and Dugu Jialuo had placed great expectations on the eldest son, Crown Prince Yang Yong. But Yang Yong
He has always acted willfully and informally, which conflicts with Dugu Jialuo's always serious style. Yang Yong also likes sensuality, and there is no legitimate son in the East Palace. Especially his lack of treatment of the crown prince caused strong dissatisfaction with Empress Dugu. Yang Yong's series of behaviors were serious
It went against Empress Dugu's political philosophy of attaching great importance to the direct eldest son, the marriage relationship between aristocratic families, and ensuring the stable transition of patriarchal power. The subsequent sudden death of the crown princess completely caused a rift between mother and son.
But Yang Lihua is the only exception. Dugu Jialuo dotes on her as much as possible, and Yang Lihua also has deep feelings for her mother. Now that Dugu Jialuo's condition has worsened, she is naturally very sad.
The two parties met in the square in front of the Shenju Palace. Yang Lihua's eyes were red and Yang Jian and his daughter greeted each other seriously. Yang Jian saw that his daughter had just cried, so he sighed and comforted her a few words. After that, he inadvertently glanced at Wang Junlin behind him.
, making the latter’s heart beat violently.
When Yang Lihua faced Wang Junlin, her expression and behavior were normal. At this time, she bowed deeply to Wang Junlin and said: "My mother has not recovered from her illness for a long time, and now she is becoming more and more haggard. She is bewitched by ghosts and ghosts, and she cannot rest well every day.
I can't sleep at night. I've heard for a long time that Marquis Qin An has great powers, knowledge and medical skills. I hope Marquis Qin An can cure my mother's illness and at least allow her to sleep peacefully, even for one night."
In the imperial study room, he heard Yang Jian say that Dugu Jialuo couldn't sleep, but he didn't take it to heart at that time. Now when he heard Yang Lihua say it again, and thinking about this woman's help and affection for him, Wang Junlin became serious.
But he is not a magic stick after all, and there are some things he has no choice but to talk about after seeing them.
"I will definitely do my best."
To be honest, Wang Junlin actually didn't want to get involved in this kind of thing, because it might involve royal secrets, and the less you know about the secrets of the royal family, the better. There is no benefit in getting involved, only harm.
At this time, there was a faint strange noise in Shenju Palace. Yang Jian frowned and asked, "What is going on inside?"
Yang Lihua withdrew her gaze from Wang Junlin and said: "Master Zhiren said that the queen mother was overthinking and her mental weakness led to the invasion of external demons, so the queen mother will ask him to do something."
While Yang Jian and his daughter were talking, Wang Junlin already had some ideas in his mind.
The simpler method is to prepare Ma Fei Powder for Dugu Jialuo to use, and he will fall asleep immediately without even dreaming, but this is treating the symptoms rather than the root cause. Moreover, Wang Junlin contacted Dugu Jialuo, the person who killed him.
In particular, too many girls in the harem died in his hands, so he guessed that the culprit that caused Dugu Jialuo to be unable to sleep might be his own sins. If he did not get rid of his inner demons, he would still commit the sins sooner or later.
After all, the queen's palace is different from other places, not to mention that Dugu Jialuo is so domineering. Even Yang Jian could not directly bring Wang Junlin, an adult man with whom he has no close relationship, without asking for Dugu Jialuo's consent. Therefore, Yang Jian and
Yang Lihua entered the Shenju Palace, and Wang Junlin was waiting at the door alone.
Taking advantage of this break, Wang Junlin carefully observed the Shenju Palace and found that the Shenju Palace occupies a huge area. It takes up one-third of the width of the palace, and is completely surrounded by tall walls. It is simply a palace within a palace.
, this shows how domineering Dugu Jialuo is.
When Wang Junlin received the notice and followed a eunuch into the Shenju Palace, the sky suddenly became gloomy, and there was a new wind blowing from the north, passing through the treetops, and a whimpering sound came from the seemingly empty Shenju Palace.
It hovers in the sky and cannot be moved away.
Maybe it was because the magic stick who was performing the ritual inside said that there were ghosts, external demons and other unclean things. The eunuchs and maids in the Divine Palace were all trotting away with their legs crossed, their eyes full of panic that could not be concealed.
Wang Junlin stood at the gate, witnessing this scene with a look of astonishment on his face, thinking to himself, this is like a scene from a horror movie.