Drunk Bamboo

Early in the morning, Hua Qinfeng reported to Zhang's house on time and studied with the tutor.

Xie Yuzhu has been a light sleeper lately and woke up at dawn.

After breakfast, he took Yunling and Qiufeng out.

In the newly opened Yungui Pharmacy, Zhang Xinghe was already waiting here after leaving court.

"This is Qiufeng, Yinxing's younger brother. He asked Master Zhang to come out. He wants to trouble Master Zhang again. Can the siblings meet?"

Xie Yuzhu directly stated his purpose without beating around the bush.

Zhang Xinghe raised his eyes and glanced at Qiu Feng. "To be honest with you, Princess, Minister Feng is now the Royal Concubine's man. He has been in the Ministry of Justice for many years, and many people are his spies."

"If the Imperial Concubine finds out, Ginkgo and Qiufeng won't survive either."

Zhang Xinghe retracted his gaze and said, "I may not be able to save Ginkgo. Perhaps her fate will be like Zhang Tian and the others, turning into blood and water, with no remains left."

After hearing this, Qiu Feng's face turned pale, as if he knew how tragic the outcome would be.

Xie Yuzhu frowned, "I was inconsiderate. I made things difficult for Master Zhang."

Turning to Qiu Feng, he said, "Qiu Feng, did you hear what Master Zhang said? We are all doing this for the good of you and Ginkgo, so please be patient. You will meet again one day."

Qiu Feng nodded, eyes full of gratitude, "As long as I can wait for my sister, I am willing to wait as long as it takes."

He would not harm his sister just because of a momentary longing.

In order to stay with his sister for a long time in the future, he can endure and wait.

Xie Yuzhu: "Okay, you stay by my side and follow me from now on."

Qiu Feng: "Yeah, okay."

"The prince told me last night that Lin Hai Xue Lian should be in the Shang Pharmacy or Fu'an Palace. The prince will set some fires during the Double Ninth Festival and investigate Fu'an Palace while putting out the fires. As for the Shang Pharmacy, I need the help of medical officer Qi Zhen."

Since it was a collaboration, Hua Qinfeng also told Zhang Xinghe about his plan.

With Zhang Xinghe's help, Hua Qinfeng will be safer.

As he spoke, Xie Yuzhu took out a note from his sleeve and handed it to Zhang Xinghe.

"Please find a chance to give this note to Qi Zhen when Lord Zhang enters the palace. He will help."

Zhang Xinghe didn't ask any more questions, agreed immediately and put the note away.

"I understand. Grandfather hasn't had his pulse checked for a while, so I asked Doctor Qi to check his pulse after I got off duty."

This reason is sound enough.

Xie Yuzhu explained: "He discovered that the poison in the ginkgo was very similar to the symptoms of the plague that year, so he became suspicious and told me. Otherwise, I would not have suspected that there was something wrong with the plague that year."

Zhang Xinghe nodded.

This way it all makes sense and is more reasonable.

"I also want to ask the princess for help with something."

"Master Zhang, you don't have to be polite to me."

Zhang Xinghe's eyes were heavy. "I found a few skeletons that were not burned after the plague. My family buried them secretly. Princess, can you go with me to check it out?"

After hearing what Xie Yuzhu said that day, he immediately set about looking for possible evidence of poisoning.

He had never thought of poisoning before and never looked into that aspect.

Now that I know, I know where to put my energy.

It was soon discovered that many people secretly did not burn the bodies, but buried the remains of their relatives in seldom-visited mountain forests, and worshiped them every year.

In order to prevent the spread of the plague, His Majesty followed Gao Fengyu's advice and cremated all the plague patients.

Even Concubine Shu and his father were not spared.

Today there is only a pile of ashes in the mausoleum.

Xie Yuzhu agreed without hesitation: "Of course."

Zhang Xinghe: "Outside the city. I have prepared a carriage..."

She immediately stood up and said, "Okay, let's go now."

Qiu Feng immediately said, "I know a little bit about medicine and poison, maybe I can help."

Xie Yuzhu looked at Zhang Xinghe.

He responded: "Together."

They left the city and did not return until midday.

After Hua Qinfeng left Zhang's house, he returned to his house first. As expected, Xie Yuzhu was not in the house, so he left the house and went directly to Anhe Restaurant.

He excitedly ordered Xie Yuzhu's favorite dishes and headed to Renjitang with the food box.

"Didn't the princess forbid the prince to bring food? The food at Yungui Pharmacy is pretty good." Chaoyang muttered.

"You've even met the elders? You've even eaten? That's pretty fast." Hua Qinfeng glanced meaningfully.

"No, no, I heard it from Yunling." Chaoyang shook his head.

"Why are you stuttering? I don't object to you two being together. It's better to get married sooner. She is with Yuzhu all day long. Sometimes the two of them are so close that even I envy them."

"Your Highness is jealous of Yunling?" Chaoyang was speechless.

Hua Qinfeng looked at him with the eyes of an experienced person, "You have a really big heart."

Chaoyang: “…”

The prince is probably too narrow-minded.

I went to Renjitang with great interest, but only received unexpected news.

"The girl didn't come today. Did Your Majesty send her to the wrong place?"

"Didn't you make an appointment with Hall Master Zhao to come and help today?"

"Why don't I remember."

Hall Master Zhao stroked his beard with a doubtful look on his face. Was he too busy?

I didn’t have time to think about it until I saw the patients in the back row who hadn’t been seen yet.

"Your Highness, please look somewhere else. I'm busy here." Waving his hand, he urged Hua Qinfeng to leave and shouted loudly, "Ge Gen, next one!"

Hua Qinfeng turned around and went to Yungui Pharmacy.

Shopkeeper Zhao also had no idea where they were.

"Princess Ling'er is not at Yungui Pharmacy. Did something happen to them?"

Seeing her worried face, Hua Qinfeng said quickly, "It's okay, maybe I remembered it wrong. I'll go back to the mansion to check."

After leaving Yungui Pharmacy, Hua Qinfeng was puzzled.

"They are not in the palace, not in Renjitang, and not in Yungui Pharmacy. Where did they go?" He was worried. "Notify Changfeng Tower and have the secret guards go out to look for them!"

Chaoyang hesitated, "It shouldn't be a problem. The princess might be shopping with Yunling and will return home soon."

Hua Qinfeng looked nervous, "Let's go back to the mansion and take a look."

At this time, I saw a familiar figure not far away.

Next came a familiar carriage.

A few familiar people walked down.

"Shi Qianjin?"

"Zhang Xinghe?"

Hua Qinfeng walked closer quickly.

"Commander Shi, look! It's the princess and that man again! They're riding in the same carriage again!"

Shi Qianjin roared impatiently, "I can see it with my eyes!"

Why do I let him see it every time?!

"Look at that man, he is very handsome and has a very good appearance, comparable to the prince. Will the princess..."

Hua Qinfeng stood behind him and said coldly, "What will happen?"

The patrol soldier wondered, "Maybe she's attracted to him..."

Noticing that the voice was not right, he turned around suddenly and shouted in surprise: "Prince!"

"Speak clearly, what do you mean by again?" Hua Qinfeng's eyes were cold. "Shi Qianjin, tell me!"

Shi Qianjin, such a tall man, actually shrank his neck in fear.

"I have seen the princess with this man these past two days. Today is the third time. Their behavior is... intimate... But I believe in the princess. She is not that kind of person!"

Hua Qinfeng said in a cold tone, "I know best what kind of person she is, and I also know what kind of person the man next to her is."

Shi Qianjin quickly admitted his mistake, "It was my fault that I spoke too much."

Hua Qinfeng waved his long sleeves and strode towards Xie Yuzhu.

The patrolman was stunned. "The prince just walked away like that?"

"How should the princess explain?"

Shi Qianjin felt like he had escaped death and glared at the brainless patrolman.

Hurry to patrol the next street.