Drunk Bamboo

Hua Qinfeng and Zhang Xinghe spent the whole day investigating in Zhongdu City, leaving no corner untouched.

But at the end of the day, nothing was found. All they saw was people seeking medical treatment outside every clinic and drugstore. There were also many people crying on the streets, and some were even going crazy.

Fortunately, there were patrols everywhere, and when they saw the chaos, they immediately stepped forward to stop it, thus preventing a major chaos.

When the news that the emperor ordered the city to be closed came out, people became even more panicked.

Many people tried desperately to escape, and the guards guarding the city gates resisted with their bodies.

Shi Qianjin stood at the top of the crowd and said, "His Majesty has issued an order to seal the city. No one is allowed to leave or enter the city without permission."

"Everyone, don't panic. Go home peacefully. Don't go out casually recently. If you are sick, go to the nearest clinic. His Majesty said that all expenses will be paid by the court."

"Your Majesty is sealing off the city for everyone's good, to keep everyone alive!"

"If anyone insists on leaving the city, he must first pass through this sword of mine!"

With Shi Qianjin guarding the city gate, no one dared to cause trouble.

In addition, the prince also went to medical clinics everywhere to comfort the people and explain things patiently. Many officials also followed the prince, which made the people feel much more at ease.

With unity, we can resist thousands of troops and overcome any difficulties.

Hua Qinfeng and Zhang Xinghe sat in the empty Anhe Restaurant. The restaurant had been without business since yesterday.

There were not many waiters in the store, so Chang An personally cooked two dishes for them.

This is their first meal of the day.

Hua Qinfeng eats quickly, while Zhang Xinghe eats almost only rice and no vegetables.

During the meal, neither of them said a word.

Everyone is thinking about their own things and can eat and think at the same time.

Just like the war in the West at that time.

In less than a cup of tea, the most basic problem of food and clothing can be solved.

Hua Qinfeng's eyes were cold.

Zhang Xinghe asked: "We have already checked the most densely populated areas in the southeast, northwest, and northeast. What can Your Majesty find out?"

"The patrol soldiers of the Imperial Guard have been checking the streets since yesterday, but they have not found any suspicious people or suspicious places."

Hua Qinfeng frowned, "The west of the city is the first and most populous place where people are poisoned. The streets and people here are complicated, and most of them are civilians. They won't go to the doctor for minor illnesses. If they all show symptoms, or only seek medical treatment when the condition is serious, it means that many people have been poisoned. If it breaks out, the people will panic."

"Mass poisoning must be something that the people can touch or eat." Zhang Xinghe thought for a moment and said, "Prefect Gao is already checking the city's markets and various rice shops, oil shops, salt shops and other food-related stores. If he finds anything, he will notify us immediately."

Hua Qinfeng: "Each store gets its goods from a different source. It's impossible for so many people to buy from the same store at the same time. Where exactly is the poison? It's everywhere. Is it in the air?"

He shook his head again, "But Yuzhu said that the poison enters through the mouth."

The two were silent for a while.

At this time, a secret guard came to report: "My Lord, the princess has news that now not only in the west of the city, but also in the south and north of the city, a large number of people have been poisoned."

Hua Qinfeng asked with concern: "How is she doing there? Can she handle it?"

The secret guard hesitated, "The princess didn't say anything, but, but I saw that the outside of the pharmacy is full of patients, and the streets are full of patients too. I'm afraid, I'm afraid that I can't see all of them..."

The princess hasn't had a single day of rest, and her body might not be able to take it.

The princess specifically instructed not to tell the prince.

But he didn't dare to hide everything from the prince. If the prince knew, he would definitely not forgive him.

Hua Qinfeng ordered: "Send out all the secret guards outside the mansion, change into casual clothes, and follow Yuzhu at all times."

The secret guard took the order: "Yes."

As soon as the secret guard went out, Gu Suiyi flew in.

These two days, he has been very busy.

My Lord, please stay at home. Saving your life is the most important thing.

However, he was away from home all day and only escaped after being scolded half to death by the Marquis.

There are difficulties everywhere, how can he just stand by and watch?

He contacted drug stores and herb farmers everywhere and arranged for traveling gangs to transport them to Zhongdu as quickly as possible.

You also have to look for information everywhere and find people with medical skills.

"Your Highness, I have found some common people who have some knowledge of medicine. Some of them have grown medicinal herbs, or worked as clerks in medicine shops. They know a little bit, which is better than knowing nothing at all."

Hua Qinfeng nodded, "Yuzhu is at the Yungui Pharmacy in the west of the city."

Gu Suiyi then flew out with Qinggong, "I'll go find the princess right away."

"asshole!"

Hua Qinfeng punched the table angrily, "We have made so many preparations, but so many people are still suffering. We know it is poisoning, but we can't find the source of the poison! We know it can be cured, but the number of people poisoned far exceeds the number of people who can be cured."

"Back then, there were no signs or solutions. How panicked must the people of Zhongdu City be? How scared must she be, mother?"

He was still young at that time, and his mother and nanny kept it from him. It was not until his mother left that he realized what had happened.

He looked at Zhang Xinghe and asked, "Zhang Xinghe, do you still remember what your father looked like at that time?"

"Remember, engrave it in your mind, and you will never forget it in your life."

"But I only remember that when my mother left, she had a smile on her face, but there were tears in the corners of her eyes. She...she must have been in a lot of pain at that time."

Zhang Xinghe said firmly, "Hard work pays off, Your Majesty, this time, we will definitely be able to defeat them."

Hua Qinfeng clenched his fists.

At this time, Chaoyang came hurriedly, "Your Majesty, Gao Yin has left the palace."

The two looked at each other and stood up at the same time, "He took action."

"Walk."

Hua Qinfeng and Zhang Xinghe personally stared at Gao Yin who came out of the palace.

Now, all the court officials related to the Imperial Concubine outside the palace are under surveillance, Taohua Tower has been sealed off, and the person in charge has been detained in the Zhongdu Prefecture Prison. Even there is no unusual movement in Prince Wen's Palace.

At this moment, only Gao Yin left the palace, and he was the most likely person to have poisoned the person.

It was already dark when Gao Yin entered Daci Temple.

Hua Qinfeng was puzzled, "Why is he coming to Daci Temple so late at night?"

Zhang Xinghe: "Back then, the Imperial Concubine also met him outside the Daci Temple. Could it be related to the Daci Temple?"

As they spoke, two figures quickly leaped into Daci Temple and blended into the night.

"May Buddha bless you and everything will go well."

Gao Yin clasped his hands together with a pious look in his eyes.

Abbot Ci'en looked compassionate, "With your sincerity, you will surely be able to resolve this crisis again."

"Thank you, Master."

"The Buddhist beads have been consecrated and will surely bless the donor."

"Amitabha."

Gao Yin took the bracelet, thanked him again, and left Daci Temple.

Hua Qinfeng said sarcastically: "Is he really here to ask for peace?"

Zhang Xinghe asked him to calm down, "If it was so easy to see through, how could Your Majesty be deceived for ten years?"

"Birds of a feather flock together. Why don't the Imperial Concubine and Gao Yin go on stage and sing?"

Zhang Xinghe was speechless.

"Your Highness can still joke during such a tense moment."

"I am angry!" Hua Qinfeng's temper flared up again. "I really want to arrest the Imperial Concubine and Gao Yin, torture them severely, and make them tell the truth!"

Zhang Xinghe shook his head, "We should hurry up and chase Gao Yin, he's getting too far away."