Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Du He didn't expect Li Shimin to call him over. Without any hesitation, he stood up and bowed.

"promise."

When Du He and Wu Meiniang followed Li Shimin, Wu Meiniang secretly glanced at him several times, and her almond-shaped eyes blinked playfully.

Feeling Wu Meiniang's face full of spring, Du He's right eyelid twitched again.

"I rely on!"

"The source of danger really comes from Wu Meiniang!"

Du He quickly lowered his head, not daring to look her in the eye.

He was a little curious. He had clearly told Wu Meiniang that after Li Chengqian ascended the throne, he would go to Ganye Temple to rescue her.

But why did Wu Meiniang still have feelings for him?

Don't you trust him?

Just as Du He was feeling complicated, they had already walked into a hall filled with incense and candles.

In addition to Sun Simiao, Imperial Physician Zhen, Imperial Physician Xiao and officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, there was also a skinny Indian sorcerer in the hall.

His hair and beard were gray, and his face was covered with wrinkles, and his age was completely invisible.

When everyone in the hall saw Li Shimin, they all bowed and saluted.

"See Your Majesty."

Li Shimin waved at them and then asked loudly.

"Where is the longevity elixir?"

An official from the Ministry of Internal Affairs hurried over holding a tray, on which were placed three round pills the size of thumbs, all dark red in color.

Just looking at the appearance of this pill, it is easy to gain trust in it.

Li Shimin squinted his eyes and looked for a while, then asked the sorcerer.

"Er Suo Po Mei, how many medicinal ingredients are used to make the longevity pill?"

With the help of an official who understood Indian, the Indian sorcerer chattered a lot.

The two of them communicated for a long time before the official who understood Indian language responded.

"Your Majesty, Ersabomei said that he used a total of ninety-nine and eighty-one rare medicines and stones."

Then he read out the names of about ten kinds of medicinal herbs.

"Yeah." Li Shimin nodded slightly.

He turned to Sun Simiao and the other imperial physicians and asked, "Are there any problems with the herbs Er Sapomei used?"

Sun Simiao and several imperial physicians looked at each other for a while, and then Sun Simiao answered on his behalf.

"Your Majesty, the main herbs used by this person are Qianghuo, Duhuo, Qianhu, Zhiqiao, and Fuling, which are the main herbs for treating wind diseases."

"In addition to the main medicine, he also added stone medicines such as stalactites, purple quartz, white quartz, and sulfur."

There was a pause.

Sun Simiao went on to say, "Stone medicines such as stalactites, purple quartz, white quartz, and sulfur are the main stone medicine materials for refining Wushisan."

"A servant has already eaten one and there was no problem."

When Du He heard the three words "Wu Shi San", his brows frowned slightly.

Wu Shi San was developed by Zhang Zhongjing, a great medical expert in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Its original purpose was to treat typhoid fever and miscellaneous diseases.

This medicine has the effects of strengthening yang and increasing physical strength. After taking it, it can make people excited and feel hot all over.

Guo Jia, a genius strategist in the Three Kingdoms period, was a playboy obsessed with beauty. He died young due to an overdose of Wu Shi San.

The stone medicine used to refine Wu Shi San contains a large amount of heavy metals such as lead, mercury, sulfur, and arsenic, which are highly toxic if consumed in excess.

Someone like Li Shimin, who already suffers from rheumatism, should not take this kind of medicine.

When Li Shimin heard that someone had already tried the medicine in advance, he immediately picked up a pill and held it high to examine it.

After a while, he turned to Du He and asked.

"Du He, what do you think of these longevity pills?"

After hearing Li Shimin's words, everyone focused their attention on Du He.

Du He bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, I don't understand pharmacology and don't know whether the elixir is good or bad."

"However, these longevity elixirs contain the ingredients needed to refine the Five Stones Powder. You still need to be cautious when taking them. At least use them in moderation."

After Du He finished speaking, he stopped talking and let Li Shimin make his own decision.

Anyway, he has already said all the reminders he should have, and it is up to Li Shimin whether he listens or not.

If he tried his best to persuade Li Shimin not to take these pills, there would be trouble later.

Two years later, Li Shimin was seriously ill and unable to get out of bed. He might have thought that the longevity elixir made by the Indian sorcerer had miraculous effects.

If he dissuaded Li Shimin from missing the opportunity to take the elixir, would Li Shimin cause trouble for him?

No one knows the answer, not even Li Shimin knows it now.

So the best outcome is to let Li Shimin eat a little, and if it doesn’t work, he will give up on his own.

Li Shimin also consulted Sun Simiao and a number of imperial physicians, and their answers were similar to Du He's, all asking Li Shimin to make the decision himself.

A moment of silence.

Li Shimin said solemnly, "I want to try this elixir!"

After saying this, Li Shimin turned and walked towards the side hall.

It's smoky and crowded here, so it's not suitable for taking pills. You must find a secluded place.

Sun Simiao, a group of imperial doctors and Indian magicians were all ordered to follow.

Du He turned around and looked around, and found that in addition to a few palace maids and attendants, Wu Meiniang was also staying in the hall.

And it was not far away from him, only three body lengths away.

Moreover, Wu Meiniang was looking at him sideways, with a faint smile on her beautiful face.

Upon closer inspection, those eyes actually exuded a seductive expression.

"No."

“We have to get out of here!”

Staying away from Wu Meiniang is not cowardice, but for emergency risk avoidance.

Du He quietly stepped back, preparing to go out of the hall for a while to avoid too much contact with Wu Meiniang.

But the more you fear something, the more likely it will come.

Before Du He could take a few steps back, Wu Meiniang called him softly.

"Please stay, Lord Han."

Du He stopped in his tracks abruptly.

He collected his thoughts, clasped his fists towards Wu Meiniang with a calm expression.

"I wonder what your Majesty wants me to do?"

Wu Meiniang took two steps towards him. The distance between them was quite close, and Du He could already smell the faint body fragrance emanating from her.

In order to avoid suspicion, Du He quickly took two steps back.

Wu Meiniang and Yin Yushan are different. Although the fat boy Li Tai likes Yin Yushan, they have no substantial relationship.

But Wu Meiniang was Li Shimin's concubine, and her identity and status were completely different.

Li Shimin is not dead yet, who dares to touch his concubines?

"Pfft~"

Wu Meiniang covered her mouth and chuckled.

She said softly, "Don't be nervous, Duke Han. I came to discuss poetry with you, not to cause you any trouble."

"I wrote a poem these days, but I always feel that it lacks a certain artistic conception. When you have time, you must give me some comments on it."

"Lord Han Guo, you won't refuse this small favor, will you?"

Vixen!

He pretended to discuss poetry to lure me in!

Don't even think about it!

Du He muttered a few words in his heart, then clasped his fists towards Wu Meiniang and said.

"Your Majesty, I only compose my own poems. I cannot comment on or revise the poems of others. I hope you will forgive me."

"Your Majesty is a great poet. Please ask His Majesty for advice."