The general's eldest daughter has a spatial ability

Chapter 679 Substituting one thing for another

Upon seeing the visitor, Zuo Lu quickly stuffed the letter into his sleeve pocket, greeted him with a smile, and said, "What brings you here today, Grand Preceptor? Do you have business with His Majesty?"

Chen Ting nodded: "It has been a long time since I entered the palace. I learned that His Majesty injured his head a few days ago. My Imperial Preceptor has personally refined a batch of pills, which are ready to be presented to His Majesty. Please inform Eunuch Zuo."

"That's wonderful! Your Excellency is so kind! This servant will go in and inform you right away. Please wait a moment, Your Excellency."

Chen Ting nodded, and Zuo Lu turned and pushed open the door to enter. Chu Lingtian was reviewing memorials when he looked up and saw Zuo Lu return. He asked in surprise, "Why are you back?"

Zuo Lu stepped forward and whispered, "Your Majesty, I had just reached the door when I saw the Imperial Advisor coming towards me, so I thought I'd come back and inform you first. By the way, the Imperial Advisor just told me that he has refined a batch of pills, and having heard that you bumped your head a few days ago, he has come today to present them to you!"

Chu Lingtian nodded after hearing Zuo Lu's words: "I understand. Go and summon him in!"

Zuo Lu didn't move his feet, looking at Chu Lingtian with a complicated expression, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.

Seeing Zuo Lu's expression, Chu Lingtian chuckled and said, "Speak your mind, and I will forgive you!"

Zuo Lu knelt down with a thud: "Your Majesty, this servant believes that the Imperial Preceptor's elixir should not be taken lightly. Throughout history, emperors who took elixirs have all met with bad ends! This servant humbly begs Your Majesty not to blindly believe the Imperial Preceptor's words! You must be careful and take care of your health!"

Chu Lingtian was taken aback by Zuo Lu's words. He was stunned for a moment, then stood up and helped Zuo Lu up: "Get up first. I promise you I will be careful. I was blinded by greed and listened to the slander of villains, which is why I believed the Grand Preceptor's nonsense."

But he's coming now, so he's definitely not so easy to deal with. Watch my signals and be very careful! Don't let him suspect anything."

Upon hearing Chu Lingtian's words, Zuo Lu finally felt relieved: "Your Majesty, rest assured, this servant will definitely cooperate with you. This servant will go and summon him in right away."

Chu Lingtian nodded, turned around, and left the Imperial Study. He arrived outside the Imperial Study and said with a smile, "Your Majesty invites you in, Grand Preceptor."

Chen Ting entered the imperial study with a servant. Chu Lingtian was sitting at the dragon desk, holding a pen in his hand. He put down the pen when he saw Chen Ting enter and asked, "Grand Preceptor, what brings you to the palace to see me these days?"

Chen Ting entered the imperial study and saw Chu Lingtian sitting at the dragon desk. He stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

Seeing this, Chu Lingtian quickly stood up and helped Chen Ting up: "It's been a long time since I've seen the Imperial Preceptor. Why is there such formality? Someone! Bring a seat for the Imperial Preceptor."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I heard that Your Majesty was attacked and injured in the head a few days ago. I have had some free time these past few days and have refined a batch of longevity pills, which have the effects of strengthening the body and prolonging life. I would like to present them to Your Majesty for your enjoyment!"

After Chen Ting finished speaking, the servant behind him presented a brocade box with both hands. Chu Lingtian glanced at Zuo Lu, who quickly stepped forward to take the box and presented it to Chu Lingtian.

Chu Lingtian opened the brocade box and inwardly cursed: "Holy crap, what the hell does this smell like? It's mixed with so much cinnabar and has a heavy metal smell. And it's supposed to prolong life? I think it's more like a 'leg-stretching and eye-glaring pill'! And it's so big, it's almost as big as a 'bruise pill'!"

Seeing Chu Lingtian staring blankly at the golden elixir in the brocade box, Chen Ting was about to say something when Zuo Lu coughed lightly: "Your Majesty?"

Chu Lingtian then realized what was happening, his face beaming with delight: "The fragrance of these golden pills is wonderful! Just smelling them makes me feel so comfortable! Xiao Luzi, quickly put them away! Don't let anyone smell them! Each one is perfectly round and flawless, a truly natural masterpiece. The Imperial Preceptor is very kind; he will be richly rewarded!"

Upon hearing Chu Lingtian's words, Zuo Lu quickly closed the brocade box: "Your Majesty, this servant will place the pills in the inner room so that you may enjoy them daily!"

After saying that, Zuo Lu hurried a few steps, took the pills to the inner room behind the imperial study, and, where no one could see, replaced all the pills in the brocade box with "pills" of the same shape and size.

Fortunately, His Majesty had seen this kind of pill at Consort Xue's place before, and secretly ordered the imperial chefs to make a batch of pills of the same shape and size. They were made of flour, brown sugar and red bean paste. After steaming and drying, the color was extremely similar to that of the pills. Unless you smelled them closely, you could hardly tell the difference. They came in handy today.

At this moment, Zuo Lu's admiration for Chu Lingtian was like a surging river, never ending. Ever since His Majesty kowtowed and hit his head, he had become a completely different person, acting decisively and even predicting events with uncanny foresight.

Just as Zuo Lu finished putting away the pills and came out, Chen Ting spoke up: "Your Majesty, why don't you try these pills and see how effective they are?"

Chu Lingtian's face lit up with joy upon hearing Chen Ting's words. He nodded and said to Zuo Lu, "The Imperial Advisor is right. Why did you hide it so quickly? Is there anyone else in the Imperial Palace who would steal it? Go and get the pill right now. I want to take one!"

Zuo Lu quickly apologized, "Your Majesty, please forgive me, Imperial Preceptor, please forgive me! I was just thinking that this elixir is so precious. It would be safer to keep it in the inner chamber, and it would be more convenient for Your Majesty to enjoy it while you rest! I will go and fetch it right away! Your Majesty, please wait a moment!"

After Zou Lu finished speaking, he turned and went into the inner room. He then took out the brocade box again and took out a pill from it in front of the Grand Preceptor. The pill was as big as a pigeon egg.

Chu Lingtian swallowed hard: "I wonder if the Imperial Preceptor can share this enormous pill? I'm really afraid that if I accidentally fail to swallow it in time, it's a small matter if it doesn't prolong my life, but it would be a real joke if I choked to death on a single pill."

Chen Ting nodded: "Your Majesty may have this pill cut into small pieces before taking it!"

After hearing Chen Ting's words, Zuo Lu quickly washed his hands, then turned his back, took the pills, cut them into small pieces on a plate, and presented them to Chu Lingtian, winking at him.

Chu Lingtian took the pills that Zuo Lu brought over, poured the pills from the plate into his hand, stuffed the entire bowl of pills into his mouth, then took a sip of the tea that Zuo Lu handed him. He looked up and swallowed all the pills, then took another sip of tea. Then Chu Lingtian frowned and took another sip of tea!

Seeing this, Chen Ting asked, "Your Majesty, how are you feeling?"

Chu Lingtian took another sip of tea and said, "This pill is too bitter. Why do I feel a bit hot all over as soon as I swallow it?"

Seeing this, Chen Ting was relieved and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, good medicine tastes bitter!"

Chu Lingtian tugged at his collar: "Xiao Luzi, later send the two beauties I recently acquired to the Prime Minister's residence as a reward to the Imperial Advisor, and also reward the Imperial Advisor with one hundred taels of gold!"

Upon hearing Chu Lingtian's words, Zuo Lu quickly replied, "Yes, Your Majesty, this servant will give the order immediately."

Then Chu Lingtian pretended to tug at his dragon robe, looking like he was burning with lust.

Upon seeing this, Chen Ting quickly stood up to take his leave: "Thank you for your generous gift, Your Majesty. I will now return to the Prime Minister's residence."

Chu Lingtian waved his hand: "Grand Preceptor, take care!"

Then, just as Chen Ting was about to reach the door, Chu Lingtian whispered to Zuo Lu, "Quickly go and summon two concubines for me!" After saying that, he winked at Zuo Lu.

Zuo Lu Hui replied, “Your Majesty, please wait a moment, this servant will make the arrangements immediately!”

Upon hearing this, Chen Ting smiled and quickened his pace, leaving the palace!

Zuo Lu went to the door and saw that Chen Ting had already walked away. He spat and said, "Your Majesty, that old poisoner is up to no good!"

"Quickly! Zuo Lu! Pour me another cup of tea! Go ask which chef made those red bean paste dumplings. Tell him to put less sugar next time, they're killing me with sweetness!"

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