Dingbei Hou's doctor brother

"Eunuch Gao, someone is looking for you."

A young eunuch with a young appearance and wearing a red robe bowed and called out to Gao Jian. He was Gao Jian's godson, and his name was Feng Qi.

Gao Jian glanced at Emperor Shengzhi who was sitting in front of him and raised his face slightly.

He stepped forward and whispered, "Your Majesty, I will go and summon the emperor."

Emperor Shengzhi stared at the military generals who were being conferred titles on the grassland without looking back, and just raised his finger slightly.

Gao Jian followed Feng Qi to the back of the observation deck and saw from a distance that Xiao Yan was the first person to receive the reward.

As he walked over, Xiao Yan turned around and greeted him first.

"Eunuch Gao."

"Marquis Dingbei," Gao Jian said with a smile, bowing slightly. "Today, all civil and military officials have gathered in the East and West Gardens, enjoying dragon boat racing, archery, and polo. It's a lively occasion, and Marquis Xiao has come in first again. It's truly a cause for celebration."

Xiao Yan always wins first place in this kind of event every year. There's nothing much to congratulate him for, it's just for fun.

He raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said, "I was just lucky and got a bargain."

"Your Excellency is being modest," Gao Jian said. "I wonder why your Excellency has come to visit us?"

Xiao Yan said, "It's just a small matter. I'd like to trouble Eunuch Gao for a favor."

"You are joking, my Lord." Gao Jian smiled. "If you have anything to ask, just let me know. No matter whether you can help or not, please tell me."

Xiao Yan knew that this "greeting" was actually polite. Although Gao Jian was a eunuch, he was the seal holder of the Imperial Household Department and also in charge of the East Factory.

Not to mention that he was a military marquis, even the princes and the crown princes might not be able to greet him directly. Emperor Shengzhi had a clear distinction between favor and power.

"You're too polite, Eunuch Gao." Xiao Yan said, "A friend of mine was accidentally taken to the East Depot prison. There may be some misunderstanding. I hope Eunuch Gao will do me a favor and allow your men to investigate some time."

Hearing this, Gao Jian lowered his eyes slightly, without thinking too much, and a smile naturally appeared on his face again.

"It's a small matter." He turned and instructed Feng Qi, "Go, take the Marquis to get the matter done."

"Yes, fuck...Eunuch Gao."

Feng Qi slipped up and almost called out "godfather".

The chief eunuch in the inner court usually has a number of young adopted sons with whom he has unclear relationships.

Although it is nothing new, it is inappropriate to be called out in front of others.

The light in the Dongchang prison was dim, and people could be seen crying from time to time in the cells on both sides.

Yang Zhounan stared at the back of Su Chengfeng's head as he looked around, a smile on his lips. He took a few steps forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with him, whispering.

"Stealing medicinal herbs from the palace is a serious crime. The young doctor has been caught red-handed this time, so I'm afraid it will be difficult to deal with him."

When Su Chengfeng heard this, he was stunned at first, then looked at Yang Zhounan and refuted him with an expression of complete belief.

"Ziqing would never do such a thing. Everyone in the capital is full of ulterior motives. He must have been framed."

These words were obviously directed at the person who framed the person, but Yang Zhounan could tell from Su Chengfeng's eyes and words that he was also one of the people with "eight hundred schemes".

For some reason, for a moment, I felt an inexplicable sense of loss in my heart.

At this time, the voices of several jailers were heard from the corner.

"His hands were clenched too tightly to be opened."

"If you can't break it apart, just take it off completely. It's a waste of time."

"But, it's not just two fingers that are broken, is the whole hand chopped off? Will there be any…"

"You know shit! You came here expecting to turn things around? Serving in the East Factory prison requires you to be ruthless. You've never killed anyone, have you? You've been here for over a month now, so now's a good time to chop off one of his hands and test your courage."

Su Chengfeng was startled when he heard the sound. He quickened his pace following the jailer and soon reached the inner interrogation room.

The jailer raised his knife and was about to chop off Lu Ziqing's hand, but the head of the prison immediately called out to him, "Stop."

Several jailers heard the sound and looked towards the door. Seeing that it was the jailer, they all came forward to greet him.

"Captain Li."

Captain Li said, "Hmm," and said, "We don't need you here for the time being. Go out and wait."

The jailer was confused and looked at each other before leaving. Captain Li opened the chains on the interrogation stand and explained to Yang Zhounan.

"General Yang, I can only give you one stick of incense. When the time is up, we will have to follow the rules."

Yang Zhounan said, "Thank you."

After everyone left, Su Chengfeng and Chi Musheng hurriedly helped Lu Ziqing down. This time he was only tied up for a while and was not injured.

"What's going on?" Su Chengfeng asked, "They said you..."

Lu Ziqing looked at him and asked, "Do you believe it?"

"That's nonsense! Of course I don't believe it." Su Chengfeng said, "No one knows you better than me. Which bastard framed you?"

These words made Yang Zhounan, who was standing behind him, subconsciously look at him for a while.

Lu Ziqing sighed softly, "It happened so suddenly. I don't know why those herbs were in my bag. They were brought here inexplicably."

"You have been framed by someone with ulterior motives." Since there were no outsiders around, Chi Musheng said bluntly.

"I know." Lu Ziqing tightened his drooping hands. "No one in the Imperial Hospital can tolerate me, so they will naturally use all means. However, I can't imagine who it will be."

Chi Musheng said, "Do you remember who called you in the West Garden this afternoon?"

Xiyuan? Afternoon...

"Doctor Wang?" Lu Ziqing lowered his eyes and asked suspiciously, "He and Doctor Sun are both on duty in the inner room, so how could it be him?"

Chi Musheng was about to speak, but Lu Ziqing seemed to have thought of something and spoke first.

"Normally, when there's something going on, the other imperial doctors would send their medicine boys or other medical assistants to call me, but Imperial Doctor Wang came in person and even traveled all the way to the West Garden. So, it was all planned."

Chi Musheng said, "Except for those on duty, most people are in Xiyuan today. This is the only way to explain it."

"Just check everyone who stays in the Imperial Hospital this afternoon." Yang Zhounan suddenly replied.

Su Chengfeng said, "General Yang speaks with such generosity. If the matter could be investigated, the jailer wouldn't have been so eager to chop off Ziqing's hand."

Yang Zhounan put his hands behind his back, a smile on his face: "Don't worry, I won't let Xiaolang break his arm."