Becoming a widow for the sake of good fortune? The short-lived prince lived a hundred years

Emperor Yongxi asked in a deep voice: "Speak!"

The old imperial physician said, "This prescription is excellent, but some of the ingredients in it are very rare."

He pointed at the prescription and said, "This ingredient, Dream Butterfly Flower, is only found in Xiqi. This ingredient, Stone Spirit Grass, is even rarer, worth a fortune and priceless. The others, while rare, are relatively easy to find."

Emperor Yongxi's eyebrows moved, and he turned around and ordered: "Order people to search the entire world for all the herbs on this prescription. Make sure they are found as soon as possible!"

After the emperor said this, the price of the herbs in the prescription doubled.

I also bought the Dream Butterfly Flower.

But the Stone Spirit Grass could not be found anywhere.

A rumor had been circulating in the capital since some time ago, saying that the item was kept in the palace's private treasury. It was a national treasure, and it would definitely not be wasted just to extend the life of a sickly prince for five years.

For this reason, gambling even started in the capital.

Some say that although this medicine is rare, the current emperor is wise and generous, and loves his people like his own children, not to mention his own son, so he will definitely give it to him.

Some say that it can only extend Prince An's life for five years, but it requires such a national treasure, which is not worth it and the emperor will definitely not give it out.

At first, the gambling was conducted secretly, but later it was no longer done in secret, and even court officials secretly placed a bet.

When Emperor Yongxi heard about such a big fuss, his face turned gloomy and he was extremely angry. He immediately ordered a thorough investigation of the people who set up the gambling game and the court officials who were involved.

The Imperial Guards quickly took action and launched a large-scale investigation in the capital.

For a time, the capital was in a state of panic, and those who participated in the gambling were all terrified.

However, even after the Royal Guards were dispatched, they were unable to find the dealer who set up the gambling game.

Commander Jiang was extremely worried.

He was not good at investigating cases. The arson in the palace had not been fully investigated yet, and now he had to investigate the gambling case. He was almost pulling out all his hair.

At this time, Ling Yan, Shaoqing of Dali Temple, made another contribution.

Emperor Yongxi knew that Commander Jiang was not good at investigating cases, so he naturally would not leave all matters to him without making other arrangements.

Ling Yan had investigated the last matter very clearly, so this time it was naturally left to him to handle as well.

He actually found out the truth about the arson in the palace and the murder of the prince in just over ten days.

It was obvious that the palace maids involved were either drowned, hanged, or poisoned, but he still managed to unravel the truth.

Concubine Qin hated the Third Prince and the Sixth Prince for joining forces to drive her son out of the capital, so that he would never have a chance to be the emperor again. So she used the manpower she had deployed when she was a noble concubine and played a big game of chess. She originally wanted to kill both the Third Prince and the Sixth Prince.

But in the end, her men failed to kill Chu Feici, and the Sixth Prince was not burned to death in Liuguang Pavilion.

Emperor Yongxi was furious and sent Concubine Qin to death with a three-foot white silk.

But even though Ling Yan was so capable, he still couldn't find out who was behind the casino.

Even the casino was openly raided by the Imperial Guards, but the gambling game actually moved from the capital to Linzhou.

Now, not only did the people in the capital know about this, even Linzhou knew that there was a stone spirit grass in the palace that could save Prince An's life, but the grass was too precious, and it was unknown whether the palace would save this sickly prince, the only thin bloodline of the former Fuguo Duke left in the world!

Emperor Yongxi's brows never relaxed as he read the messages handed over by the spies.

He looked at Eunuch Yushu who was standing quietly at the side and suddenly said, "Yushu, do you think I should take out the Stone Spirit Grass?"

The Stone Spirit Grass has been sealed in a jade box in a private vault. It remains alive for so many years and its medicinal properties have not been lost at all.

These are the only two most precious things in the palace's private treasury.

There are books in the palace that record: If you collect real dragon bone marrow, stone spirit grass, weeping blood bamboo, purple ginseng, dream fairy orchid, and meteorite ash from outer space, you can refine a longevity medicine.

Now we have Stone Spirit Grass and Purple Ginseng, and we are still missing four things.

Who doesn’t want to increase their lifespan?

Especially the emperor, who is rich and has the opportunity to prolong his life, so he is unwilling to give it up easily.

Yu Shu had been in the palace for many years, so he naturally knew the function of this stone spirit grass.

His eyes rolled around, and he finally said, "Whether to take it out or not is entirely up to the Emperor, and no one else needs to interfere. I don't understand anything, so I don't dare to say anything."

Emperor Yongxi sighed again, "Do you think there are really dragons in this world? A hundred years have passed, and only two of the six miraculous medicines have been found. Can I collect them all in my lifetime?"

Yushu quickly said, "Your Majesty is blessed with great fortune, so he will definitely be able to collect them all! If you can find one, you can find a second. If you can find two, you can find six!"

Emperor Yongxi laughed when he heard this: "You little dog slave, what you said makes sense!"

In Prince An's mansion, Imperial Physician Qi went down to rest.

Chu Jinxun opened his eyes and looked at Yan Xining who was standing by the bed. He held her hand and said, "Xining, I'm sorry for the trouble."

"I'm not tired of staying here, but acting is a bit tiring!" Yan Xining smiled. God knows how many times she has wiped her eyes with a handkerchief soaked in ginger in these days.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to just cry.

Chu Jinxun sat up and leaned forward slightly, the distance between them quietly closing, so close that she could even clearly feel his warm breath gently brushing her cheek. He stared at Yan Xining without blinking: "I have something I want to discuss with you."

"You say!" Yan Xining leaned back slightly unconsciously.

Such a close distance made her heart beat faster involuntarily, and an inexplicable sense of oppression surged towards her like a tide, almost drowning her.

Chu Jinxun suddenly reached out and grabbed her hand, saying seriously, "Xining, if the poison can really be removed from me, I will be like a normal person in the future. I won't have to worry about my life, and I won't have to live a short life. How about we not be partners?"

Yan Xining blinked: "I don't want to be your partner anymore. Do you want to set me free and give me a divorce?"

Chu Jinxun was stunned, then anxious: "Xining, you know that's not what I meant. I want to be with you for real. Before, I was trapped by this poison and disease. My life was like a candle in the wind, which could go out at any time. I dare not, and I can't, delay you. You deserve a better life, not to be dragged down by a sick person like me. But now, if I can really get rid of all this and regain my health, I will have the courage and ability to protect you and give you happiness. I want to fight for it. Can you agree?"

Yan Xining looked at him, her heart trembling. After a moment, her voice unconsciously became a little hoarse: "I remember I said, I admire Qiang!"

Chu Jinxun suddenly laughed: "I know that you not only admire the strong, but you are also strong! In just over a year, in addition to the dowry your mother left you, you now have your own business, and the business of Zhuangyuanlou is also thriving."

Yan Xining was startled, then narrowed his eyes dangerously: "Are you investigating me?"

Chu Jinxun shook his head: "Xining, I don't need to investigate you. We met at Zhuangyuan Building! That young owner even drank and chatted happily with me."

"How did you know it was me?"

"Have I ever told you that you have a special fragrance that belongs only to you? I recognized you the first time I saw you!"

Yan Xining opened her eyes wide, then gritted her teeth: "You know it's me, so what are you talking about, talking by candlelight late into the night, sleeping with your feet touching?"