Rebirth of the Demon Queen

Chapter 27 Inappropriate

Most of the courtiers were quite satisfied with this result. The emperor neither blindly defended the ceremonial supervisor nor disturbed the cabinet. That means the emperor still relied heavily on the current cabinet.

Today, we are different from the previous emperor, who was obsessed with elegant affairs and handed over all government affairs to the then chief minister of the cabinet, Gu Yingtai.

All matters are decided by the cabinet.

For a time, the status of the cabinet was unprecedented, and the status of the civil servants naturally rose accordingly. Where there were interests, there were disputes. In Lizong's dynasty, from Gu Yingtai down, the courtiers formed alliances with each other, undermined each other's political opinions, and eventually became cronies and criticized each other.

, so that things went wrong again and again.

It is precisely in view of this that after taking the throne, I made drastic measures to abolish the cabinet and reorganize the ceremonial supervisor.

A series of reforms aroused criticism from scholars, but the young and energetic emperor still pushed forward the reforms forcefully. The eight-member cabinet at that time was reduced to five people, and it has been suppressed by the Chief of Ceremonies for more than ten years.

In the hearts of all the courtiers, they naturally still miss Lizong very much when "the superior is humble and the ministers are important, the master loses power and the ministers gain the country", so whenever there is an opportunity, they compete for power with the Chief of Ceremonies.

The emperor specially approved Zhang Ruogu's appointment to the cabinet, which was regarded by the civil servants as a sign of weakness on the part of the emperor. Therefore, this time Qian Minzhong came forward to persuade Qi Tingtang, the always cautious minister of the Ministry of Industry, to get involved. He originally wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to intervene in the palace renovations.

, gradually merge the internal transportation warehouse into the national treasury.

One less power of the Chief of Ceremonies means more power of the cabinet.

Against all odds, the Director of Ceremonies did not hesitate to harm both sides, setting fire to the Changning Palace and placing the blame on the Ministry of Works.

Qi Tingtang, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, has just passed his sixtieth year. According to the Dayan system of "Beijing officials are seventy years old and foreign officials are sixty-five years old and become official", there are still ten years left.

After Sun Duzhong and Lin Zisu explained, they pointed at Xiao Mo's nose and yelled: "You asked me what was wrong just now. Let me tell you, it is not only wrong, it is simply wrong! Tai Hospital

If you want to put people to death, send them to me. Does Huang want me to be an enemy of Taiyuan Hospital?"

Sun Duzhong waved his hand and said: "For the sake of money, just let the patient come in, and I'll see what kind of trouble Lao Huang throws at me this time."

When asked about Sun Duzhong's life, Sun Duzhong never concealed it. He had a lot of experience when he was young. Lin Zisu often asked, and he could talk about it in a long way.

Everyone in the room was waiting for Sun Duzhong to respond. Sun Duzhong stared at the few people behind Xiao Mo, looked at him for a long time, and said with a look of hesitation: "The old man really has a hard life. It's rare to be quiet for a few years, and you still rely on you."

Come on. I have reached this age, and I may die one day, and I don’t need your money. Let’s go! Let’s go!”

"We have been friends for decades. If he says he respects the old man, it's nonsense. I don't care about your affairs. You can investigate as much as you like. Go back and tell Lao Huang that this time it's not me who refuses to save you."

, there is really nothing I can do to help.”

Men in the Dayan Dynasty had beards in their thirties. It seems that this man still has no beards at this age, so there is only one possibility.

After Sun Duzhong finished speaking, he was afraid that Xiao Mo didn't understand, so he pointed at Lin Zisu and said: "This is my disciple, let her treat your injuries."

After listening to Sun Duzhong's words, Xiao Mo was shocked, but with a smile on his face, he said: "Old Sun, how can this be possible? You have had decades of friendship with Huang Gong, and Huang Gong has always respected you. Wait for us

.When I get back, I will check to see who has the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard. He dares to plot human lives under Huang Gong’s nose, and even plots on your head!"

The kettle was covered with black dirt, and Lin Zisu really didn't want to touch it, but she still followed Sun Duzhong's instructions, poured a glass of water from the only coarse porcelain cup in the corner, and held it in front of Sun Duzhong.

For a time, the two houses in the capital were overcrowded with female students, and several senior officials in the capital were also invited by wealthy families to work as teachers in their homes.

Sun Duzhong took the money with a smile and said: "Easy to say, easy to say."

After Qi Tingtang received the decree, the officials who were appointed to official positions could no longer stay in the court to discuss affairs.

Sun Duzhong concentrated for a moment, let go of the patient's hand, and said angrily: "A man who is about to die, if you send him here at this time, do you think the old man is a god?"

However, the emperor's decree completely shattered his thoughts. After retiring from office this time, he was afraid that it would be difficult for him to return to the court.

Sun Duzhong frowned and said: "Xiao Mo, how did you, Mr. Huang, get to that position, where you can't even control the Taiyuan Hospital?"

Sun Duzhong nodded slightly, glared at Xiao Mo again, and said: "You heard it! My apprentice is better than his master. He already knows how to treat it without feeling the pulse!"

He took out an ingot of twenty taels of silver from his sleeve and handed it to Sun Duzhong, saying: "Masters give birth to great disciples. I think your disciple's medical skills are also very good, so please ask Miss Lin to help prescribe medicine."

The Qi family is a famous family that has been passed down for hundreds of years. If it is destroyed in my own hands, how can I face the ancestors of the Qi family?

A box of jujube cakes was instantly empty. Sun Duzhong opened another box of mung bean cakes, took a bite and said, "This mung bean cake tastes good." While eating, he pointed to the kettle in the corner and said, "Girl, your mung bean cakes are too dry."

Come on, go get me a glass of water."

The injuries on the patient's face were really terrifying. Lin Zisu took one look at them and didn't dare to look at them any more.

Occasionally when a patient comes, Sun Duzhong will call Lin Zisu aside to observe, and explain in detail after the customer leaves.

Although there is only one queen in the entire Dayan, the prince does not choose the crown prince, prince concubine or prince's side concubine.

Even if you become a female official in various palaces and become a valet around the nobles, it is still a matter of honoring your family name.

He was born in the Qi family, a famous family in the south of the Yangtze River, and had been running the court for more than 20 years. He had many disciples and former officials. He originally thought that he would become famous by joining the cabinet and becoming the prime minister in these few years.

He is gambling with his own future and the fate of the entire Qi family.

In the past, Lin Zisu read a lot of medical books, just like swallowing dates in one gulp. In the past few days, after adding more and more confirmations, she has really benefited a lot.

As she spoke, she put a few boxes of snacks she brought from home on the counter and said, "I made some snacks at home two days ago. Uncle, let me try my handiwork."

"Lao Huang has always been a bad guy. I really don't know how he got to that position."

"Snacks and other snacks will be waived in the future. If you are willing, just bring me a few bottles of wine."

The crown prince's position has been hanging for a long time, and there are constant speculations in the court. This decree undoubtedly caused huge waves in the court.

A few days later, Lin Yuanzhi was busy with things in the yamen. He often showed up but never came to an end. Sometimes he even had dinner in the yamen.

He put the silver into his arms and said to Lin Zisu, "Nothing happens on either side. I am going to write this recipe today and just practice my calligraphy."

The emperor cares about his reputation and will not easily touch the cabinet, but he can touch the Qi family.

"The old man is already at this age, how can he still have time to entertain you? As long as it can be cured, do you care who will cure it? As long as it can cure you."

The Kangning residence did not pay much attention to the selection of concubines. Lin Yuanzhi was not implicated in the fire in Changning Palace. The rumors about Lin Zisu were also overshadowed by the prince's selection of concubines. For the Lin family, it was a false alarm.

Sun Duzhong snorted coldly, gave Xiao Mo a roll of his eyes, and continued: "Take him back, don't let him die in my shop."

Qi Tingtang knelt on the ground for a long time without moving. It was not until someone pulled his sleeves that he came to his senses. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and thanked the order in a solemn voice.

The voice was extremely plain. Sun Duzhong glanced at him and said: "It's better to avoid it. You have so many thoughts. I will never treat your injury before it's too late. But the old man is kind-hearted.

, let me show you a way to survive, maybe my little apprentice can cure your disease, do you want to let her try?"

In the next few days, Lin Zisu went to Sun Duzhong's drugstore to help whenever she had time. There were not many customers in the drugstore, so it was said that she was helping, but it seemed that Sun Duzhong was deliberately guiding her.

There was a person lying on the stretcher. His body was wrapped in white cloth in many places. His face was pale and out of breath. There were three or four burn marks on his face. It looked like he had been smeared with burn ointment, and there was still blood oozing out.

Some families with daughters of the right age are afraid that once they enter the palace, it will be as deep as the sea, while more people dream of dreaming of flying up a branch and turning into a phoenix.

"Old Sun, if you are wise, saving one life is better than building a seven-level pagoda."

"Looking at this kid's injuries, they are not serious at all, but those quack doctors have delayed his condition, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to save him. If you encounter such a situation in the future, you must not treat him to avoid being blackmailed."

Qi Tingtang regretted a little. Even if the Qian family and the Qi family were family friends, he should not have listened to Qian Minzhong's bad idea and challenged the Chief of Ceremonies.

Sun Duzhong drank some water and ate a piece of mung bean cake, burped, and said with a satisfied look on his face: "Seeing that you are so filial, I will teach you a few more tricks for my senior brother, so as not to make people laugh in the future."

Lin Zisu had little experience in medical treatment, but had read a lot of medical books. When Sun Duzhong just said that the man had symptoms of fire injury and yang loss, he said: "Apply Wuhuang ointment externally and take Huangshen Huiyang decoction internally."

According to Dayan's regulations, before a prince chooses a concubine, he will first decide on the title of prince. Now the eighth prince, the legitimate son, is still young. In terms of age, the crown prince's position will most likely belong to the second prince Xie Yao.

When I came here, I had been told by the superiors that the person must be cured. It would be fine if Sun Duzhong refused to treat him. He also said that this person's life was not long, so he would not be able to do it when he went back. Xiao Mo laughed along with him, almost begging:

"You have always been a life-saving Bodhisattva, so please show kindness and save his life."

Sun Duzhong said with a look of disgust, but he couldn't wait to open a box of snacks, grabbed a piece of jujube paste cake, put it into his mouth, and said vaguely: "The taste is also so-so. If the old man hadn't eaten breakfast, such a sweet cake would be

I can’t swallow it.”

Lin Zisu was immediately stunned. When did he become his uncle's apprentice? Seeing that Lin Zisu was young, Xiao Mo over there also looked in disbelief and asked: "Mr. Sun, are you trying to entertain me?"

After the court meeting ended, the news flew to all parts of the capital as if it had wings. For a while, the prince's selection of a concubine became the most discussed topic among the neighborhood restaurants.

When Xiao Mo saw Sun Duzhong let go, he shouted happily, and then four people entered the room carrying a stretcher.

As he spoke, he waved his hand and motioned to the people behind him to carry the patient out, and then said: "I have been suffering from some unspeakable illness in recent days. If it cannot be cured, I am afraid that my life will not be long. Since Mr. Sun is one of his own,

Please treat me."

Xiao Mo was stunned for a moment and asked: "Mr. Sun, is there anything wrong?"

Lin Zisu remembered that she had not gone to Sun Duzhong's medicine shop for several days to help. After saying hello to Mrs. Bi that day, she took her personal maid out.

The man walked up to Sun Duzhong, bowed respectfully, and said in a low voice: "Old Sun, I'm going to bother you again today."

Seeing that Sun Duzhong seemed a little angry, Xiao Mo said to Sun Duzhong: "If Mr. Sun says this, I can't force him. Whether this patient's injury can be cured depends on his luck."

After the court meeting at Qi Tingtang, the eunuch announced another decree, instructing the Ministry of Rites to prepare for the selection of the prince's concubine as soon as possible.

Sun Duzhong was leaning on the counter and taking a nap. When he saw Lin Zisu arriving, he was immediately happy and said: "You have no credibility, girl. You promised to help me, but you have been here for only one day. In the past few days, you have actually

Don't show up again. If you don't come back, the old man will come to your house to ask for the money you owe me for the medicine."

In just a few short breaths, many active people have already come up with various ideas.

Ever since the Liang family gave birth to a princess, Liang Guang has been promoted step by step. After Jinshang ascended the throne, he even received the title of Duke, and the entire Liang family followed him to heaven.

What Sun Duzhong said to Xiao Mo was laughable. He had dealt with Sun Duzhong not once or twice. He knew the old man's strange temper and abilities. Since Sun Duzhong said he could cure it, he felt relieved.

Lin Zisu responded with a slight smile: "What my uncle said is that I have been delayed in some matters these days. Isn't this my apology for you?"

Xiao Mo glanced at Lin Zisu secretly. There were outsiders present, so he didn't dare to say nonsense. He could only respond vaguely: "God's will is unpredictable, and many things happen to Mr. Huang... Mr. Huang is caught in the middle, and he is also in a dilemma.

."

Sun Duzhong's expression remained normal. He walked forward and wrinkled his nose, smelled it, and stared at the patient for a few seconds. When he saw that the man's left arm was exposed, although it was a little swollen, it was still intact, so he stretched out his hand to cut it.

The opponent's veins.

Sun Duzhong said angrily and asked Lin Zisu: "Girl, he doesn't believe in your medical skills. Tell him how to treat the injured just now?"

In the afternoon of that day, Lin Zisu was asking Sun Duzhong for advice, and a man in green clothes entered the shop. Lin Zisu couldn't help but think a little when she saw that the man was about forty years old, with a pale face and no beard.

Empress Liang's natal family was the best precedent at that time. Chang Guogong Liang Guang was originally a clerk of the Imperial College, and the Liang family was only a well-off family.

Sun Duzhong did not answer Xiao Mo's words, but called Lin Zisu over and said: "Girl, look, this man is lying tired, his body is edematous, and his pulse is weak. It is obviously a symptom of burns and impotence. Those quack doctors from Tai Hospital,

Treating burns and fire poisons, doesn’t this mean killing someone?”

In the past few days, Lin Zisu learned to make some snacks from Bi Shi, and took Amber and Jade to collect some peach blossom petals in the backyard. According to the "Qu Tiler Sutra", she tried to make two jars of peach blossom wine.

, which is quite satisfying.

It was past midnight when Lin Zisu arrived, and many shops on the street had opened early for business. Sun Duzhong's medicine shop was still deserted, and only half of the door panels of the shop were removed, allowing only one person to walk sideways.

After asking several times, Lin Zisu never found out that this great-uncle had any grudges with his family. He seemed more like an elder whom he had not seen for many years, so he slowly let go of his guard.

While talking, Sun Duzhong had already written out the prescription, and Lin Zisu just had to take the medicine according to the prescription.

The medicine prescribed by Sun Duzhong was not difficult to prepare. Lin Zisu worked hard for half an hour to prepare the medicine.

She handed the medicine to Xiao Mo and explained the usage and dosage. Xiao Mo thanked him profusely and left the drug store.

When Sun Duzhong waited for Xiao Mo to walk away, the look of laziness on his face gradually disappeared, and he whispered: "Sooner or later, this old Huang will get the old man out of here."

(End of chapter)