Confidante Saisuke

After Song Zhaohua came back from the bamboo forest, he immediately went to the door of the study. When the people inside came out, he went in to see Wu Zhao, and reported his analysis and detoxification method to Wu Zhao.Wu Zhao didn't speak after hearing this, but just twisted the chrysanthemum in his hand back and forth.Seeing this, Song Zhaohua said cautiously: "Your Majesty, I have met Wan'er before I came to see Your Majesty, and I have talked to her about it. Wan'er said that as long as the poison on Your Majesty can be cured, she will not object." Wu Zhao Immediately looked up at Song Zhaohua: "Have you prepared the candidate for detoxification?" Song Zhaohua cupped his hands: "Your Majesty has learned from you. I have already found 10 people, and I am waiting for Your Majesty to show you." The law is known, the candidates are ready, and even Wan'er is persuaded, so I am the only one who nods. Sure enough, I saw the right person, and Mr. Song really thinks about everything first, and he has considered everything for me." Song Zhaohua listened for a while. Wu Zhao's voice was either happy or angry, and he didn't dare to make a sound.

At this time Wu Zhao snorted heavily, raised his voice and said, "Since you made a decision without reporting everything, it must be because I am not as thoughtful as you are Zhouxiang. If this is the case, you may as well be the emperor." Song Zhaohua Startled, she quickly knelt down and explained: "Your Majesty, calm down. This subordinate knows that he has overstepped, and he is willing to accept any punishment after His Majesty recovers. This time, it is really... that time is running out." Wu Zhao sneered. "Only this time? Last time you hid Zhen Wan'er from being injured, and let me be that ruthless person, which made Wan'er sad and hopeless. Song Zhaohua, I have always been very clear about rewards and punishments. I think you have done a lot of things for me by my side, and I remember them all. So, I forgive you for what happened last time, this time you went to find Wan'er in private without telling me, and I forgive you again. But you also have to I understand that there is nothing but repeating, not repeating. Next time you decide on your own, you'd better keep it secret, otherwise I will find out, and I will not tolerate it." Song Zhaohua knelt down and bowed: "This subordinate knows that he has committed a serious crime. If it hadn't been for concealing Wan'er's affairs at the beginning, His Majesty would not have been poisoned. I only hope that I can find a way to detoxify and make Your Majesty heal. I have no complaints about how Your Majesty will punish you." Wu Zhao turned and turned back. Sagittarius: "Go down."

Wu Zhao sat down in silence for a while, then sighed with his hands on his forehead.With Wan'er's temper, even if she is willing to accept that she uses this method to detoxify, she herself will never bow her head in order to survive.Afterwards, Wu Zhao asked the maid to ask where Shangguan Wan'er was now.The maid replied that she was playing the qin in the bamboo forest.

After hearing what Song Zhaohua said just now, are you still in the mood to play the piano?Wu Zhao shook his head secretly, got up and went to find Shangguan Wan'er.After exiting the gate of the backyard, Wu Zhao waved the guards to stop, and walked over by himself following the sound of the piano.Not long after, I saw Shangguan Wan'er.I saw her wearing light yellow clothes, sitting on a stone and playing the song "Plum Blossoms Falling".When she was in the palace before, Shangguan Wan'er liked this piece of music, but she played it on a flute, but now that she has changed to a piano, she feels less deserted.Wu Zhao sat down next to Shangguan Wan'er and continued to listen to her piano.

When Shangguan Wan'er saw Wu Zhao approaching, she guessed that she was going to tell her about Song Zhaohua's method. Another wrong tune.Wu Zhao couldn't help laughing.Shangguan Wan'er became furious, stopped and complained: "It's all your fault that I played well." Wu Zhao laughed and said, "Your concentration is too poor. I made you panic by myself. It's really a big crowd. Don’t you even know how to let go of your hands when you are young? Since you like Tao Pengze’s poems, you should learn from other people’s realm, and you should live in a human realm without the noise of cars and horses.”

Shangguan Wan'er pushed the piano in front of Wu Zhao: "Your Majesty must be able to make Mount Tai collapse without changing his face. Why don't you show me a demonstration." .After listening to a few words, Shangguan Wan'er knew it was "Eighteen Beats of Hu Jia".How do you play this song?After listening to the melody, the melody began to be desolate, fearing that the meaning of sadness would be revealed below, Shangguan Wan'er pressed Wu Zhao's hand: "Your Majesty is in a state of ten thousand chariots, so it is not suitable to play such an overly sad song." Wu Zhao stopped her hands. , Shangguan Wan'er leaned gently on her shoulder.After a while, Wu Zhao said, "Others say you are my scepter, and everything you think and do depends on me. You and I both understand that you have big ideas since you were young, but whatever you decide on your own, I You can't beat you at all. Who would believe that I only listen to you in front of you?" Shangguan Wan'er's eyes were sour, but she still said, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry." Wu Zhao said in a flat tone: "I will understand the Shangguan family. But that's all. Your grandfather refused to bow to me, and neither did your father. Now that it's you, how can you give up your principles for me? The Shangguan family's scholarly spirit is inherited in the same vein as a temperament that values ​​bones and despises life. So Over the years, I have used many methods, beat and scolded, scolded and scolded, provided with rich clothes and jade food, cared for you, and cared for you, hoping that you would not be so stubborn, but in the end there is still no change. I also resigned to my fate .”

Shangguan Wan'er got up and slipped into Wu Zhao's arms, ignoring the piano falling to the ground, and cried, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry. Don't be hard on me, I'm not worth it. I didn't do this for Your Majesty at all. Even without Your Majesty, I would I won't let others touch it. I only do this for myself. Your Majesty hate me." Wu Zhao hugged Shangguan Wan'er tightly, and whispered: "Shangguan Wan'er, I really don't know how to treat you. You I tried every means to coax me to finally make up my mind to give my heart to you, but in the end it made me happy in vain. Are you avenging Shangguan's family?" Shangguan Wan'er broke down in tears and couldn't say a word, she could only shake her head desperately.

Hearing Shangguan Wan'er crying sadly, Wu Zhao's heart was also bleak, and he couldn't help feeling excited again. He quickly pushed Shangguan Wan'er away, took out a handkerchief to cover his mouth, and coughed.Shangguan Wan'er was taken aback, forgot her sadness for a moment, and stared blankly at Wu Zhao.After wiping her mouth, Wu Zhao clenched her handkerchief tightly, and said with a smile, "It's okay, but my throat is itchy, and I want to cough a few times." Shangguan Wan'er glanced at Wu Zhao, and reached out to snatch Wu Zhao's handkerchief.The handkerchief was stained with blood.Shangguan Wan'er was startled and frightened, tears welled up immediately.Wu Zhao hurriedly patted her on the back and comforted her, "It's okay, it's okay."

Shangguan Wan'er cried for a while, then wiped her tears with her sleeve.Seeing that Wu Zhao frowned, and was about to say something to her, Shangguan Wan'er stood up, pulled her up and left, saying, "Let's go to Mr. Song now and detoxify immediately."

On this day, Shangguan Wan'er had eaten breakfast, went to the garden to look at the fallen leaves, and then went out.After turning around a few corridors, I met Wu Tuan'er.Seeing Shangguan Wan'er, Wu Tuan'er smiled and said, "I heard they said you were in the garden. I wondered what kind of flowers are there in the garden at this time, and you don't like chrysanthemums. I didn't expect you to be here. Shangguan Wan'er laughed and said, "Just walking around casually. What is my sister looking for?" Wu Tuan'er pulled Shangguan Wan'er back to the garden, and said as she walked, "I heard from Your Majesty that Wan'er refuses to use the detoxification medicine." Solution. However, the imperial physician said that the poison on Wan'er's body should not be underestimated. If you leave it alone, the consequences will be disastrous. The imperial physician has checked His Majesty's pulse in the past few days, and the detoxification method has already taken effect. Now that the detoxification method has been found, why give up As for her life. I asked His Majesty, not only did she not object, but she really hoped that Wan'er would get rid of the poison."

Shangguan Wan'er smiled and said, "I didn't do this because of Your Majesty. Even without Your Majesty, I wouldn't use this method to detoxify. There are always things in the world that are more important than life." Wu Tuan'er sighed, shook his head, and continued to persuade Said: "Is it more important than His Majesty? The imperial doctor said that the poison on His Majesty has not deepened, but His Majesty is more depressed than before. Wan'er, it is all because of you. Do you really have the heart to make Your Majesty sad?" Shangguan Wan'er lowered her head and said: "Your Majesty is mentally tough, and it will be fine in a short time." Wu Tuan'er thought for a while and said, "I'm afraid it may not be so. Your Majesty has only cared about you for so many years. Even if you really can If you can do it, are you willing to let others take His Majesty's heart?" Shangguan Wan'er turned her eyes to look away: "Just treat me as selfish. In this matter, I have something more important than Your Majesty to stick to. I can't give up My self-esteem is only for surviving. Sister, to me, the innocence of the body is as important as the innocence of the heart." Wu Tuan'er finally gave up: "Since you insist so much, I won't say anything. It's just that you make me feel like this." It's too cruel for Your Majesty to watch you give up your life." Shangguan Wan'er lowered her eyes and said, "I know I should hide to avoid making her sad. But I can't bear to part with her. I think she will accompany me during these days." Wu Tuan'er expected to be irreversible, shook his head, and left on his own.

study.Song Zhaohua gave Wu Zhao a small stack of notes, and reported: "The subordinates have screened all the servants in that house these days. The hard work paid off, and finally found the thief, and found these things from his room. A letter of collusion with outsiders. Your majesty, please be clear. That piece of Cangshui, my subordinates have sent people to his house, but his wife and children have disappeared. I must have met him. I have already had people pretend to be his name on the rivers and lakes. He has done a few big cases, and now there are several sects in Jianghu who have ordered him to be hunted down. That Zhang Cangshui has a wife and children, so he can't hide for long. Once he is arrested and brought to justice, his subordinates will definitely wipe out the gang of traitors .”

Wu Zhao didn't speak after hearing this.Song Zhaohua knew why.She had already read those notes, and some of them were sent by the attendants of Princess Taiping's house. This matter might have something to do with Princess Taiping.Song Zhaohua lamented that Princess Taiping was too impatient at the time. She knew that His Majesty left Shuzhong because she was infected with a severe poison.Of course, speaking of it now, it is hopeful that Wu Zhao's poison will be cured, so Princess Taiping's actions are naturally reasonable.Could it be that she counted on His Majesty to survive this calamity without any danger?

Seeing that Wu Zhao was still staring at the notes, Song Zhaohua said, "Your Majesty, I just checked your majesty's pulse, and found that your majesty's pulse is much stronger than before, and the poisonous gas is not as strong as before. I think this method can detoxify. Xiao Jing hasn't found it yet. News. The traitor is still at large. In my humble opinion, it is better to return to the palace temporarily and make plans later." Wu Zhao raised her head and glanced at Song Zhaohua upon hearing this.The best policy is to return to the palace naturally.However, Wan'er refused to let those people touch her, and the poison in her body only became heavier and heavier.Although compared with Luoyang, it is not less than a few days away from Miaojiang.However, if Wan'er is at the last moment and Xiao Jing seeks an antidote from there, the itinerary for the next few days may be related to Wan'er's life.This risk cannot be taken.

Wu Zhao said slowly: "Although my body is stronger than before, it is not perfect after all. I'll just wait." Song Zhaohua lowered his head and said, "Yes, what your majesty said is true. Your majesty is reckless. Your majesty , those notes..." Wu Zhao smiled and said, "Where did they come from, where did they go." Song Zhaohua took the note and slowly backed away.

There is not a single thing that makes people happy.Wu Zhao closed his eyes irritably.

Shangguan Wan'er returned to the study from the garden and saw Wu Zhao sleeping on the table.How uncomfortable it is to sleep like this, there is a bed behind the screen.Shangguan Wan'er stepped forward, and was about to wake Wu Zhao, when she found her frowning tightly, she couldn't help reaching out to comfort her unhappiness.As soon as Wu Zhao's brow was wiped away, Shangguan Wan'er's hand was grabbed by her. "Did I wake up His Majesty?" Wu Zhao sat up straight and smiled, "I didn't sleep at all."

Shangguan Wan'er also sat in the chair, and asked, "Why is Your Majesty unhappy?" Wu Zhao glanced at Shangguan Wan'er, and said, "Because I bumped into other people, I deliberately refused to take medicine because I was clearly ill. I touch you. Why don’t you make trouble now.” Shangguan Wan’er smiled and said, “It’s the same. Your Majesty used to do it for vanity, but now it’s for saving lives.” Wu Zhao reached out to fiddle with the brush in the pen holder, and said, “Now Thinking about it, I was shooting myself in the foot. I only thought about my own comfort, but in the end I hurt myself. If I had thought about Wan'er at that time, I would not have these things. Later, when I was poisoned and came to Wan'er, I only wanted to If you want Wan'er to accompany me, if you insist on not touching Wan'er, you won't be in the situation you are today."

Shangguan Wan'er comforted in a soft voice: "Your Majesty, don't worry. My body is still very good now, and I can last for a long time. Presumably sister Jing has found the antidote by then." Wu Zhao nodded: "I hope so." Shangguan Wan'er saw the booklet on the table, and couldn't help asking: "Your Majesty will not be in the palace for a long time, is it okay?" Wu Zhao suddenly turned her head: "Did Mr. Song say anything to you again?" Shangguan Wan'er shook her head , pointing to the booklet on the table and said: "No. I just asked casually." Wu Zhao smoothly brushed Shangguan Wan'er's sideburns behind her ears: "It's okay. I know what's in mind, Wan'er doesn't have to worry. "

Shangguan Wan'er hummed, and said: "Your Majesty's achievements are unprecedented. Sister Jing is the first female prime minister since Yao and Shun. Only I am nothing, and I will only enjoy myself under your protection." Wu Zhao's heart moved, and he said tentatively: "I used to control Wan'er too much, for fear that Wan'er would change her mind. Now that I know that Wan'er can't do it, naturally I won't guard against it. As long as Wan'er is willing, I can also let Wan'er Wan'er is like Xiao Jing." Shangguan Wan'er was contemplating, while Wu Zhao watched from the side, nervously waiting for her answer.Shangguan Wan'er thought for a moment, but still shook her head: "I very much hope to be a person worthy of His Majesty, and I also thought that it would be nice to make contributions and make a name in history like Sister Jing, but it can't be done in this way." Wu Zhao Hearing this, the disappointment could not be concealed on his face.Shangguan Wan'er was full of guilt, so she wanted to kiss Wu Zhao.Wu Zhao gently pushed Shangguan Wan'er away, got up and said, "I'm tired, go to the back and rest for a while."

Ever since she came back from the mountains, Shangguan Wan'er was worried that there would be assassins in the street with Wu Zhao, so she never went out again.Seeing that the weather was very good that day, he called a maid to follow and went out.The bustling streets were as before, but Yu Shangguan Wan'er seemed like a lifetime away.In less than three months, many things have happened.The two had been together peacefully for many years before, and she was always uneasy about how Wu Zhao thought of her.Now she has finally confirmed Wu Zhao's feelings for her, but one of her feet has already stepped on the door of hell.Could it be that she and His Majesty are destined to be so erratic?Is this the retribution of betraying one's ancestors, abandoning one's ancestors, rebelling against morality and ruining ethics?

Passing by many shops along the way, many passers-by and shop owners greeted Shangguan Wan'er, and Shangguan Wan'er responded one by one with a smile.In the past, Fang Wuchi and her often walked this street together, but now they have parted ways.Although Fang Wuchi's words hurt his pride severely at the time, fortunately His Majesty came soon after.No matter how others look at her, in His Majesty's eyes, she is always the best.For so many years, I have guarded against this and that, for fear that she will change her mind.Thinking of this verse, Shangguan Wan'er smiled lightly.

When she came to the tailor shop, Shangguan Wan'er saw that some customers were chatting, some were choosing fabrics, and some were trying on clothes.Sure enough, the people sent by His Majesty are better than his embroiderers.A woman with sharp eyes saw Shangguan Wan'er and immediately came up to chat with her.When others saw it, they also came over, Shangguan Wan'er smiled and socialized with everyone.The two maids watching the shop stood behind the crowd, and waited for the crowd to leave, then came up to salute and say hello.Shangguan Wan'er exchanged pleasantries with them as well.

Shangguan Wan'er came to the backyard and saw a girl boiling water, she smiled and asked her about Deng Bihe.The girl turned her head and saw that it was Shangguan Wan'er, and hurried over to salute.Shangguan Wan'er supported her.The girl asked Shangguan Wan'er to sit down, and after serving melons and fruits, she told Shangguan Wan'er that Deng Bihe's mother had already returned, and she took Deng Bihe back a month ago.

Shangguan Wan'er got up again and left the shop. After some polite manners on the way, she finally came to the front of the building.This time, he didn't hesitate anymore, and walked in without stopping.The building has always only received male guests, and the occasional female guest is nothing more than a man who caught fire in the backyard and came to the building, very few female guests came to the door on their own initiative.Besides, it was broad daylight, and the building hadn't started attracting guests yet.When all the girls saw Shangguan Wan'er coming in, they greeted her curiously, and some of them whispered who knew her.

Shangguan Wan'er and a girl inquired about Zhang Qiuniang's room, and walked towards her room.When approaching the door, the door of Zhang Qiuniang's room opened, and Deng Bihe came out, holding a washbasin in both hands.Shangguan Wan'er hurried forward to take it.Seeing that it was Shangguan Wan'er, Deng Bihe threw herself into Shangguan Wan'er's arms happily.The maid behind hurriedly took the washbasin from Shangguan Wan'er, and then Shangguan Wan'er hugged Deng Bihe with a smile, and walked into Zhang Qiuniang's room holding her hand.

As soon as I walked into the room, a sweet smell came out.What caught the eye was a wooden bed with a pink curtain, which was already a bit old.Shangguan Wan'er scanned the room again, the dressing table, table, and chairs seemed to be no different from other places.Seeing that it was Shangguan Wan'er, Zhang Qiuniang struggled to get up: "Ms. Shangguan is here. I'm being rude." Seeing her posture, Shangguan Wan'er knew that she was ill, so she quickly walked to the bed to help her Lie down: "Lie down quickly." Zhang Qiuniang smiled shyly: "Miss Shangguan has treated me with great kindness, I am really ashamed of her." Shangguan Wan'er smiled and said: "That's nothing, it's just a little effort. My sister is sick, Don't think too much, it's important to take good care of your body." Zhang Qiuniang's face was pale and her eyes were dull: "Miss Shangguan, this is not the place for you. If you find Xiaohe on the street and ask her to tell me about anything, don't worry about it." Came here. I don’t know if Miss Shangguan came here today because she has something important to do?”

Shangguan Wan'er waved her hand: "It's nothing. I'm just worried about Xiao He, so come and have a look." Zhang Qiuniang sighed softly: "Shangguan girl cares more about Xiao He than my own mother. I'm really ashamed." Shangguan Wan'er was afraid that she would think too much, and comforted her: "You have something to do, but let me take care of it for a few days. There is no one in the world who is better than my own mother." She asked again, "How long has my sister been ill? Have you taken medicine? Are you done?" Zhang Qiuniang shook her head, her face becoming more and more embarrassed: "I'll tell you the truth, my teeth haven't been sticky for a few days." When Shangguan Wan'er heard this, she immediately asked the maid who had just come in with a washbasin to buy two. If there is a meal for one person, then call a doctor over.The maid went away.Shangguan Wan'er got up and picked up a towel, soaked it in the basin, wrung it dry, and put it on Zhang Qiuniang's forehead.

Zhang Qiuniang's eyes filled with tears of gratitude: "Miss Shangguan treated me so well. I took away your money and threw Xiao He to you. I am really sorry for you. I heard from the girl's maid that Miss Shangguan gave Xiao He a ransom." So much kindness, I'm really broken and I can't repay it." Shangguan Wan'er smiled and said: "Sister, don't worry about this matter. If you really thank me, get well soon, Xiaohe still wants her sister Taking care of it." After thinking for a while, he asked again, "Sister said she went to find Xiao He's father, why did she come back alone? Didn't she find it?"

Shangguan Wan'er remembered that Wu Zhao told her that someone would help her find Deng Bihe's father.Zhang Qiuniang burst into tears, feeling very delicate: "I found it. But his old lady, who is Xiao He's grandma, dislikes me as a person in the building and doesn't allow me to enter." Shangguan Wan'er frowned and said: "Then Xiao He's father What? Doesn't he speak for you?" Zhang Qiuniang coughed lightly, and Shangguan Wan'er hurriedly got up to pour tea for her.Picking up the teacup and seeing that there seemed to be dust inside, I went to wash the teacup first.When I came back to pour tea, I found that the water was a little warm, so I asked Zhang Qiuniang to wait for a while before going to fetch some hot water.Zhang Qiuniang hurriedly stopped her: "No need. Miss Shangguan, lukewarm water is fine. I usually drink cold water." Shangguan Wan'er insisted on refusing, and carried a teapot to find the boiling water room. As a result, a woman was very angry and refused to give it to her. pour water.Shangguan Wan'er saw that she couldn't explain it, so she pulled out the hairpin and handed it to her, and then changed to a pot of hot water.

When she came to the room, Shangguan Wan'er poured hot water, and when she could drink it, she helped Zhang Qiuniang to drink it.Zhang Qiuniang thanked her endlessly, and then said: "Xiao He's grandma is in charge of the family's ancestral property. If Xiao He's father offends her, the shop will be gone. How dare he refute his mother." Shangguan Wan'er didn't talk about this anymore, Asked: "Then what is my sister's plan for the future?" Zhang Qiuniang smiled sadly: "What else is there to plan? It's just a day to day." Then he said: "I have the cheek to ask the girl for something, girl If it's embarrassing, just pretend I didn't say it. I've been like this all my life, but I'm just poor Xiaohe. If she's here with me, this life will be ruined. Can the girl show kindness and take her out of here? The girl only treats her Just be a maid." Shangguan Wan'er pondered for a moment, and said, "It's better for the child to stay with the mother." Seeing Zhang Qiuniang's eyes darken, she quickly held her hand and said, "Sister, don't worry, just take care of yourself. I will find a way about my sister and Xiao He's matter."

Zhang Qiuniang thanked Shangguan Wan'er.At this time the maid arrived with the doctor.Shangguan Wan'er got up and asked the doctor to see Zhang Qiuniang, and went to take care of Deng Bihe for dinner.After seeing the doctor, the doctor wrote the prescription and went.The maid took the prescription and went out to get the medicine.Shangguan Wan'er picked up a bowl and fed it to Zhang Qiuniang.Zhang Qiuniang thanked: "I'm really sorry for troubling Shangguan girl so much." Shangguan Wan'er smiled and said: "How many times have you thanked me now. It's all a little effort, so don't say it."

Waiting for Zhang Qiuniang to lie down for a while after eating, the maid came in with medicine.Shangguan Wan'er helped Zhang Qiuniang to drink the medicine again.After Zhang Qiuniang lay down, the maid cleaned up the dishes, and after everything was settled, the two left.

When Shangguan Wan'er returned to the house, Wu Zhao had been waiting for her for a long time.Seeing Shangguan Waner come back, Wu Zhao said angrily, "Is the brothel so fun? I lost my mind because of the beautiful girl? You even forgot to eat lunch? Or have you used it at someone else's place?" Shangguan Waner listened Seeing Wu Zhao's words were sour, a little funny, and told about Zhang Qiuniang.

Wu Zhao heard this, and waved his hand: "Okay, I'll let others handle these matters, and you don't have to worry about it anymore." This was something Shangguan Wan'er expected, so she didn't say anything else, just bowed her head to eat and didn't mention it.