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Si He stayed in Lu Yu's mansion for a whole day, except for the sour plum soup that would be brought by the maid every now and then to relieve the summer heat, there was no other soup. Only then did Si He realize that he was cheated by Lu Yu.

All the talk about recuperating his body and observing his condition is just to keep him here for a while.

"Girl, where is the Fourth Highness?" Si He wandered around the lake garden for a while, he was really bored, how could he enjoy himself playing outside.

"Just now, His Royal Highness asked the servant to come to look for Mr. Si, saying that the chess room is waiting for you." The servant bowed slightly, "Young master, come with the servant."

On a midsummer day, the heat is unbearable.

Si He tugged at the collar around his neck, and felt the pain from his waistband. Even though the clothes in the palace were more refined, his cotton clothes were still comfortable to wear.

It was not in his plan to come to Lu Yu's mansion for a short stay. Yesterday's clothes were still wet by the rain, so he had to change them. Si He didn't bring any extra clothes, so Lu Yu happily took a set of his own casual clothes for him. Si He wore it.

At first Si He wanted to refuse it, but after thinking about it, it's better not to refuse the clothes, he can't let him run around naked.

There is a row of green pines planted outside the chess room, so the sunlight can't come in, only the breeze passes through the hall, which is much cooler.

When Si He walked into the chess room, Lu Yu was already sitting upright waiting for him.

Lu Yu has always been very particular, her hair is always tied up high, and her clothes can't find a single wrinkle.It looks very tidy, but I always feel that there is a lack of breath of human fireworks.

"Just now, Celadon said that I couldn't find you, so I thought you were gone." Lu Yu made a gesture, and the maid next to her offered a bowl of tea, "Drink some water, the weather has been hot and hot recently, so you can dispel your internal anger."

"Where can I go?" Si He said with a smile, "I still have to thank His Highness Fourth for his kindness, and take care of Si He's body. If he dies of poisoning in the mansion, his parents will definitely panic."

Lu Yu was also a sensible person, he could hear something in Si He's words, he had no choice but to smile when he heard it: "I just want you to talk to me at the house, I have to do something wrong, don't be angry with me."

"No." Si He raised the white porcelain bowl in his hand, hooked the corners of his mouth and said with a smile: "I just drank so many bowls of sour plum soup, and my anger should have mostly subsided."

……

Chess is Lu Yu's strong point, and Si He knows it.

Si He knows how to play games, but he is not good at it, because he has no scruples, rampages, moves every step, and has already fallen into the control of the enemy.

But Lu Yu was different. Although he moved slowly, he saw the tricks, and he had already left enough for himself, and the city was extremely deep.

"I lost." Si He sighed when the last chess piece was settled, "As expected, His Majesty Fourth Highness's chess skills are extraordinary, and he was defeated before, and he is still the same after all these years."

"Before?" Lu Yu frowned, "But I have never played chess with you before."

"..." Si He suddenly realized that he had made a slip of the tongue, and hurriedly said, "Oh, look at my memory, I confused His Highness Fourth with my elder brother, your chess moves are quite similar and very similar, I was a little confused in my moves, and my words also made sense nonsense."

"It's okay." Lu Yu didn't take this sentence to heart, and only regarded it as a small episode in the game.

The two were sitting in the hall, only to see the curtain move slightly, and in the blink of an eye, a figure appeared beside Lu Yu.

"Your Highness, I have something important to report."

"Let's talk." Lu Yu blew on the tea bowl and took a sip.

"But..." The visitor glanced at Si He, Si He knew that he should not stay for a long time, and was about to leave, but Lu Yu said softly, "Si He is not an outsider, but it's okay to say."

Si He: "..."

Sometimes, knowing too much is not a good thing.If he sat here at this moment and listened to them discuss secret matters, he would really put himself under Lu Yu's sect.

"I'd better leave." Si He smiled and said: "Otherwise, Your Highness, you discuss your matters, how can I be an outsider here?"

Lu Yu thought there was something in Si He's words, so he hurriedly said: "Why are you an outsider? If I become king in the future, I will have you to help take care of the palace. I don't treat you as an outsider, I only treat you as a relative."

Cooking palace?

Does Lu Yu think he is idle...

Si He swallowed these words violently, seeing Lu Yu's serious expression, he knew it was not good to push back, so he could only smile with embarrassment but felt as if he was sitting on pins and needles.

"Your Highness, we heard about a strange incident in Linxiu County the day before yesterday." The visitor was dressed up, and Si He heard that the fourth prince and the crown prince had their own powers, so it seems that they should be Lu Yu's subordinates who specialize in inquiring about information. .

"Let's hear it." Lu Yu seemed very casual, but Si He was rather curious.

"There is a peasant woman in Linxiu County named Aunt Lin. A few days ago, the sow at home gave birth to a litter of piglets, and most of them died. She was busy taking care of her grandson and didn't care, so she put the dead piglets in the pigpen. A few plantain leaves were placed next to it, and after a few days, it was discovered that the piggy had come back to life."

"Is there such a miraculous thing?" Lu Yu became interested, "I'm afraid it wasn't because she was delusional and regarded the living as dead?"

"It's not just such a coincidence that a family in the same village was poisoned after eating wild fruits. The doctor in the village said that it was impossible to save them, so they wrapped straw mats and laid several layers of banana leaves and prepared to bury them in the ground. It turned out that they had just been buried. It's time to come back to life." Lu Yu's subordinates were beaming, obviously looking like they had discovered a treasure.

"Then you mean?" Lu Yu said slowly, with a guess in his heart.

Si He's heart skipped a beat. According to various indications, there may be elements of exaggeration, but it's not necessarily true.There are few sorcerers in the world today, people who are so proficient in different arts, if it is not rumors, then I am afraid that I will really have to look for it.

"The subordinates think..." The visitor licked the corner of his mouth, looking a little excited, "Could it be that this banana leaf has a miraculous effect!"

Si He: "…………………………"

You are not a fool, are you?

Lu Yu obviously didn't expect his subordinates to be so mentally retarded. He was stunned for a while, then waved his hand, "Go down and investigate this matter thoroughly."

The person who came received the order, knelt down to salute, and then retreated.

There were only the two of them left in the room again, Si He suddenly felt cold sweat running down his back.

As for the matter of the magician, since it is called the secret treasure of the country, ordinary people don't say much about it.He had heard so much news today, if something happened afterwards, Lu Yu and the others were in vain, and after all the calculations, he was the most suspected.

"Si He, what do you think about this matter?" Lu Yu pretended to be casual and asked with a smile.

"Me?" Si He picked up the tea bowl, took a sip of sour plum soup, cleared his throat, and said, "I also think... that the banana leaves have the miraculous effect."

"...Banana leaves?" Lu Yu was taken aback for a moment, and then turned full of doubts, "You...you also think that banana leaves have miraculous effects?"

"En..." Si He nodded, with a serious look on his face: "Si He thinks that the world is so big and full of wonders, so you don't need to spend too much thought at this time. The peasants in the countryside have never studied or read, and have Many normal phenomena are only thought to be inspired by the gods, and it is easy to make a fuss and fail to appear in court."

"Then what do you think of the two things that Lu San said just now?" Lu Yu continued to ask, but his brows became more and more tight.

Si He knew that Lu Yu was also beating drums in his heart now.

Knowing Lu Yu for so many years, he can guess what Lu Yu is thinking.Lu San's words just now really moved Lu Yu's heart, but he was still not convinced. At this time, someone needed to speak according to Lu Yu's thoughts and smooth it out for him.

However, Si He didn't want to go along with him.

"The first thing--Aunt Lin is busy taking care of her little grandson, so naturally all her thoughts are on the little one, and naturally she has no time to take care of the piggy. In addition to the scorching summer, she is very annoyed, and she misunderstood It's also normal."

Si He opened his mouth and came, and there was no need to draft nonsense, "The second thing is that His Royal Highness lives in the palace all year round, and he doesn't know the poisonous wild fruits in the countryside. Some poisons just paralyze outsiders. In the past, it was alive again."

He has never eaten this country wild fruit, as for the toxicity, it is all nonsense.

"Then you mean..." Lu Yu shook his head, "but..."

"I know what Your Highness is thinking," Si He smiled slightly, "It's just that, Your Highness, there are very few such strangers, and they can be found everywhere, so don't waste a lot of manpower and energy to spread it to the Emperor, Your Majesty I thought His Highness had a different heart..."

"That's right." Lu Yu sighed, "Then...then do as you said..."

- so good.

***

The sixth prince Lu Ming's birthday is approaching in a blink of an eye, and Lu Yu brought Si He to the banquet together.

Si He didn't want to dress up at first, but Lu Yuqiang forced him to change into a brocade, which made him look even more radiant and extravagant.

……

Ji Wanghuai was woken up by the sound of firecrackers outside the window. The night before, in order to force out the cold poison in his body, he meditated and practiced all night. He didn't close his eyes. He was about to go back to sleep at dawn, but who knew The sound of firecrackers was so loud that it was difficult to fall asleep.

He was upset, when he heard a rapid knock on the door, Ji Wanghuai put on his robe and got out of bed, just as he opened the door, Jiuqing said excitedly: "Second Highness, we just saw Mr. Si!"

"Which Young Master Si?" Ji Wanghuai frowned, before he could react for a moment, Yu Jiang quickly added, "It was the Young Master Si that I met in the cave."

——Si He?

"Where did you see it?"

"It's right in front of that building, and the people next to him are Prince Chengguo. Today is the sixth prince's birthday. This restaurant has been reserved, and no one else can go in."

"Go and have a look."

……

The sixth prince's mother concubine is not a noble concubine, but a small concubine. Naturally, she has not received much attention from the emperor. In addition, she is still young, so she can't cause any disturbances. It's just that his mother and concubine often communicate with the noble concubine, so Lu Yu Get closer to him.

The birthday of the prince who has not been crowned king should not be held in a big way. At most, he can only invite a few brothers to have a good gathering in private.So the sixth prince had no choice but to book a restaurant and invite a few brothers to have a small gathering. He also wanted to be lively and lively. Although it was not a big scene in the palace, in the eyes of the common people, it was considered a big deal.

"Young Master Si, I have admired you for a long time." The sixth prince was a few years younger than them, but imitated the adults and bowed his hands as brothers.

Si He wanted to laugh a little, but he could only hold back, and bowed his hands in return, "It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Young Master Si, on weekdays the fourth brother doesn't let us see you, he treats you so precious hahaha, I don't know if I will be lucky enough to get the young master's advice today." The sixth prince's eyebrows were mischievous, and he didn't know what to think.

"It's not any advice, it's just a random drawing." Si He said with a slight smile, "The Sixth Prince's painting is good enough, and it's Si He who made a fool of himself."

Several people stood up and pretended to flatter, Si He was only able to get the attention of other princes because of Lu Yu's favor.But it is strange to say that there are only three princes and Lu Yu, and they are all unfavored princes, and the others are official young masters.

"Is the prince not here?" Si He turned his head and asked in a low voice.

"How could His Royal Highness have a crush on our unfavored brothers?" The sixth prince happened to hear it, gritted his teeth angrily, but turned to look at the fourth prince with a grateful expression on his face: "Only the fourth brother is willing with us."

"What did the sixth brother say?" Lu Yu still smiled decently, "We are brothers, and we should communicate with each other and exchange brotherhood."

However, only Si He saw the flash of contempt in Lu Yu's eyes when his back was turned to Lu Ming.

……

During the break of the banquet, Si He made up a lie and secretly urinated.

At the dinner table, the prince's words were full of yin and yang, and Si He was able to deal with them with ease at first, but it became more and more boring later on. In addition, Lu Yu was surrounded by everyone, and no one wanted to chat with him. Gu Zi buried himself in eating hard, and after drinking and eating, he felt a little tired, so he went downstairs to get some air.

There was a small stall selling candied haws in front, and Si He smashed his mouth, suddenly felt a bit bland in his mouth, and missed the taste of candied haws, and was about to buy a bunch or two, but just as he took a step, he felt something Something pressed against his back.

He turned his head slowly, seeing a piercing sword intent.

"Master Si, take a step to speak."

……

The room was dark, with curtains blocking the light from the window.

Si He sat obediently on the stool in the room, and behind him stood two men with drawn swords.

On the toffee chair directly in front of him, there was also a man in a long robe sitting obliquely.The man closed his cuffs, and his black hair was tied in a small bundle around his waist. Si He only felt a little familiar. After searching in his mind for a while, he said, "I know you!"

Isn't this the second prince of Qi Kingdom?

What is he doing in Chengguo?

"Since you recognize him, we'll keep people secret. Mr. Si, I invite you here today because I want to ask you for a favor." Ji Wanghuai stared at him and paused every word.

Although it is said to be helping, but there is no respect for asking for help, it might as well be said to be intimidating.

"What's the matter?" Si He asked vigilantly, "Do you want me to go to the palace to steal something for you? Or do you want Lu Yu's life?"

Ji Wanghuai: "........."

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit delicate, Jiuqing hurried out to smooth things over.

"Young Master Si misunderstood, we have no plans for Chengguo, we just want Young Master Si to do us a favor and save our Crown Prince."

Si He was stunned for a moment, then pointed to himself: "Are you... asking me to save your crown prince?"

What can he do to help?

Save it with the girl from Chenxiangfang or with your own brush?

"Sihe, there is something I want to ask you." Ji Wanghuai knelt down and looked at Sihe at the same level. He looked into Sihe's eyes and said slowly: "Last year at the Chengguo state banquet, the picture you drew at the banquet ,do you remember?"

"Remember?" Si He was a little puzzled by Monk Zhang Er, "Do you want me to steal it for you? I can draw a new one."

"When you handed this painting to the eunuch, your blood dripped on the scroll. At that time, something was about to run out of the scroll, but you pushed it back. No one in the venue noticed it, only me. Saw."

Ji Wanghuai spoke very slowly, every time he said a word, the blood on Si He's face became less red.

In the end, Si He turned pale.

The last thing he wanted people to know about this matter was the people of the royal family.

But unexpectedly, Ji Wanghuai still saw it.

At that time, the two cranes were indeed about to break out of their cocoons, but he pushed them back.

"What do you want...what do you want..." Si He asked with some difficulty, if they tied him back at this time, no one could save him.

"I've made it very clear, I want you to go back and save my brother." Ji Wanghuai frowned and said, "His Royal Highness is vicious, and I don't know when it will relapse again. The matter of returning to Qiguo must be done as soon as possible." The better."

"But... how can I save your brother..." Si He licked his dry lips, and said helplessly, "I can only paint..."

"You only know how to paint?" Ji Wanghuai was a little unconvinced, and asked repeatedly, "Apart from painting, you can't do anything else?"

"Uh...you can also play chess?" Si He thought for a while, and replied with some uncertainty: "You can play the piano a little..."

For this answer, although Ji Wanghuai was mentally prepared, he still couldn't accept it for a while.

Si He's words cut off his last hopeless path.

"Second prince, what should we do!" Jiuqing asked anxiously, "Master Si is not the person we are looking for! What about His Royal Highness's illness!"

"I... I don't know..." Ji Wanghuai lost his mind for a moment, this was the first time he felt at a loss.

"Does Mr. Si know any other magicians or doctors who are good at medical skills?" Yu Jiang didn't give up, and asked again: "I implore Mr. Si to save our prince's life."

"Genius doctor..." Si He pondered for a moment, and suddenly he was blessed.

"There is indeed one." Si He said with a smile, "I heard that he can bring people back to life."

Seeing Ji Wanghuai's eyes light up, the corners of Si He's mouth also slowly rose.

"However, what benefits are you going to give me?"