After throwing away the memorial, the emperor was so angry that he walked back and forth in the imperial study with his hands behind his back. After calming down, he walked back again and drew a circle on the secret report.
After thinking about it, he wrote another edict, ordering the rebellious and unfilial magistrates to be locked up in the capital directly to deter the rebellious and unfilial people.
The governor who pretended to be deaf and mute thought that this person was quite diligent in his work and this matter was not the governor's business. The emperor wrote and approved with a few words: "Fine him a salary for half a year and demote him to one level!"
After finishing the review, I saw all the eunuchs holding their breath and bowing to wait carefully. A bent eunuch came over quietly, silently, and served a bowl of ginseng soup.
"You old slave, are you back again?" The emperor looked away from the relegation order, took a sip of the ginseng soup, and asked thoughtfully: "Forget it, how is Chen Xihan doing now, do you have any complaints?"
Eunuch Zhao immediately knew that the person he was asking was Chen Shilang of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, who had been demoted not long ago due to the involvement of the King of Qi. He respectfully said: "Chen Xihan was reassigned as the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple. His attitude was respectful and there was no grievance for slacking off.
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"I just didn't pay attention to my diet recently and got diarrhea. I took half a month's sick leave before taking office."
The emperor listened and nodded: "Since you are respectful and can do your job attentively, it is still possible to save... Is there anything else you want to report to me?"
After hearing this, Eunuch Zhao held a letter in his hands: "There is also a greeting note from Princess Ruiyu, saying that she misses the emperor very much and wants to visit the palace."
After a pause, he added: "The news I got is that Marquis Ma Fengping has not been in good health in recent years and has repeatedly asked for medicine."
Princess Ruiyu was the sixth daughter of Taizu. She was attached to Ma Fengpinghou and went to school since she was a child. She loved martial arts and had little ambition.
He was injured and his body gradually became weak.
The emperor felt a little sad after hearing this. In fact, he knew that part of the reason was his suppression of military officials. Marquis Fengping had suppressed him for more than ten years, which naturally made things worse.
"It's just that for the sake of my family and the country, I have to do this."
The emperor smiled bitterly: "When the princess comes, let her come in and pass the decree to give Marquis Fengping a pound of ginseng, so that he can take good care of his body and bones..."
After saying nothing, he asked Eunuch Zhao to step back and opened the backlog of memorials one by one.
As before, except for a small number of people who had important matters, most of them praised their virtues. However, because they had matters that needed to be reported, even if the emperor was not happy, he could only approve them and read them.
Halfway through the review, the emperor frowned. For some reason, he suddenly felt dizzy and it was difficult to stand up.
Compared with the sore back and back pain after finishing things in the past, the tired and old feeling today made the emperor look a little more lonely.
"Am I really old?"
The emperor, who had always been unwilling to recognize this reality and submit to his old age, now had to face this problem head-on.
And as this question comes to mind, there is also a sense of sadness.
Just like a once majestic lion, suddenly found that its teeth have become loose and its claws have become dull. The sadness is indescribable.
"The effect of alchemy is gradually diminishing, let alone doctor. Is my destiny really coming to an end?"
"I wonder if there is a way to seek immortality in the true tomb of Emperor Long'an of the previous dynasty?"
"Even if it doesn't happen, I will be satisfied if it can be extended for another ten years."
"Your Majesty, please take a rest." After thinking about it, Eunuch Zhao said quickly.
The emperor rubbed his brows, and because he was upset and angry, he glanced at him impatiently: "I know my body well, and there is nothing wrong with it."
As he said this, when he stood up, his body swayed and Eunuch Zhao hurriedly held him back.
"Your Majesty, you have been busy all day. There is still time to review the remaining memorials tomorrow. Compared with things, your health is the most important thing."
"Report, Qin Tianjian asked to see you, saying that he has important news to report!" A young eunuch ran in at this time, knelt down and reported.
Eunuch Zhao couldn't help but show a cold look, damn, this guy who doesn't even look at his eyes.
The emperor waved his hand and asked Eunuch Zhao to let go of him. He barely stood holding the table and looked towards the little eunuch kneeling in front of him.
For a moment, he even saw a few double images.
Slowly, the double images returned to one place again.
Qin Tianjian wants to see you?
The emperor calmed down and then said in a deep voice: "Let them come in."
"Yes!" the little eunuch responded and hurriedly backed out.
Then, two people wearing imperial uniforms walked in quickly from outside.
"My lord, Fei Yu, has met your Majesty!"
"I, Deng Jue, have met Your Majesty!"
These two officials came to the palace on behalf of Qin Tianjian to report the matter. As soon as they entered in a hurry, they knelt on the ground.
"Your Majesty, something big has happened!"
"Why are you so panicked?" The emperor was made even worse by their surprise. He squinted his eyes, looked at the two people, and asked.
Fei Yu's back was covered with cold sweat, and he kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, just a moment ago, two new stars suddenly appeared in the sky, causing the Emperor Star to shift."
"Furthermore, the Qin Tian Supervisor noticed that the instrument specifically responsible for monitoring the demon clan was moved."
"What?"
These words came from the mouths of other ministers. I was afraid that the moment I said them, I would be dragged down by the emperor's direct order.
But it was the commander of Qintian Prison who made such alarmist remarks.
The emperor subconsciously thought of the prophecy of the Qingnang poem that existed in the Wei Dynasty.
"Death in the second generation?"
Could it be that the death of Dazheng II was inevitable?
Even if the world is peaceful now, this kind of chaos would suddenly occur to make this prophecy come true? Didn’t the prince who died back then sacrifice his life in vain?
When the emperor heard this, he instantly felt a kind of weakness welling up in his heart. He sat back down and gasped for breath. When he was about to speak, his vision went dark. He swayed and fell heavily on his bed. The eunuch was startled and shouted "Hu" around him.
Up.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty?"
Eunuch Zhao was so shocked that his face was ashen, he shouted loudly and ordered people: "Quick, call the imperial doctor!"
"Well……"
He had a splitting headache and heavy eyelids. When the emperor woke up, he felt uncomfortable all over. He slowly opened his eyes and found that there was a bed curtain above his head. He looked to the side again and saw a shaking figure not far away, something familiar.
Voices communicated in whispers.
Was he sent to the side hall next to the imperial study?
The incense in the palace is the kind that helps you sleep. It was brought as tribute from the place. Only his side palace and the empress had this kind of incense. When the emperor smelled it, he knew where it was.
"Your Majesty, you're awake!" Eunuch Zhao had been waiting nearby, staring unblinkingly at the doctors treating His Majesty. When he saw that His Majesty finally opened his eyes, he was overjoyed and hurriedly walked over and called softly.
The emperor hummed, waved people to leave first, and then asked weakly: "How is the true mausoleum of Emperor Long'an now? Did you find the entrance? Did you search for the Alchemy Sutra?"