Chapter 1484

The conversation with Lord Cao ended unhappily.

Medical Official Mu advised Chen Guanlou to think on the bright side and that there was no need to be on the same level as the old man.

"He is a minister of the Secretariat, and everything is considered for the interests of the court and the Emperor. Conflicts with you are unavoidable! We all know the Marquis's difficulties; he hasn't returned to the capital all these years, not because he doesn't want to, but because he cannot.

His Majesty has no credibility in his words or actions; once he returns, it's hard to guarantee he won't turn against him. Guarding against it is correct. Lord Cao stands from the perspective of the court and certainly cannot admit that His Majesty is a villain who turns against people without mercy, so he can only keep finding fault with the Marquis and convicting him. Think on the bright side, why bother arguing with him and risk making yourself sick."

After listening, Chen Guanlou thought it was very true.

"Old Mu, you are the one who understands my thoughts best. That old rascal surnamed Cao is indeed an old stubborn fool; once his thoughts are set, nine cows couldn't pull him back. At first, he spoke eloquently about maintaining the country and the moral order, and I even admired him. Later, after seeing the dark and petty side of this person, I saw him clearly."

He sneered repeatedly, mocking both old Cao and himself.

Among these old bureaucrats, not one is a simple character.

Just at this moment, a medicine boy from the Taiyi Academy and two eunuchs came to the Heavenly Prison, asking Medical Official Mu to enter the palace immediately to diagnose and treat a certain noble person.

Who the noble person was, the three of them kept their mouths shut and wouldn't reveal a single word.

They only said it was suspected poisoning.

"Because Medical Official Mu is skilled in detoxification, we were arranged to invite Medical Official Mu into the palace. The noble person's life is hanging by a thread, so please, Medical Official Mu, don't delay and follow us into the palace immediately."

There was no room for negotiation.

Chen Guanlou couldn't stop them, lest he harm the Mu family.

The Mu family practices medicine and cannot turn against the Taiyi Academy.

Medical Official Mu had no choice but to pick up his medicine box and follow the three of them into the palace in a hurry.

Mu Wenxu also wanted to follow, at least to be a helper, but was stopped by Medical Official Mu.

Chen Guanlou also stopped him and wouldn't allow him to go.

"What are you blindly joining in the fun for! You're a young person; is the Imperial Palace a place you can handle? Stay here properly. Rongrong is about to give birth in these two days; if something happens to you, do you want her to have a double tragedy?"

Mu Wenxu opened his mouth but didn't dare to refute.

Chen Guanlou snorted coldly. "Before you've gained experience, don't blindly join in the fun in the palace. Go home, go home and accompany Rongrong. I see you have no heart to continue your duties anyway."

Mu Wenxu nodded in agreement, changed his clothes, and went home.

"Truly a time of many troubles!" Chen Guanlou sighed.

Mu Qingshan was very worried. "My uncle going into the palace to diagnose, won't something happen?"

"Rest assured, nothing will happen. Medical Official Mu is best at poison; detoxification is not a problem." Chen Guanlou guaranteed it. But in his heart, he thought about contacting Eunuch Wang in a while, letting Eunuch Wang look after him, and not letting them harm Medical Official Mu.

That group of noble people in the palace are all lunatics, not one is a normal person. Who knows if they will vent their anger on him.

The person who is the craziest among them is Emperor Emperor Jian Shi.

The Inner Palace is not peaceful!

Yesterday, Consort Jing had an upset stomach, saying she had eaten something bad, and Emperor Emperor Jian Shi flew into a great rage.

Several doctors from the Taiyi Academy with excellent medical skills were all serving by Consort Jing's side until she recovered.

Fortunately, the fetus in her womb was fine!

But even so, the cooks in the Imperial Kitchen, the eunuchs who delivered the meals, and the eunuchs and palace maids who handled the food all died! With one order from Emperor Emperor Jian Shi, a string of people died.

Serving in the palace is indeed a high-risk profession.

Consort Jing hadn't recovered yet when, immediately after, the Seventh Prince fainted in the school, scaring everyone on the spot.

After diagnosis by the imperial physician, the Seventh Prince was suspected of being poisoned.

Upon hearing the news, Consort Liu almost cried herself to death.

When Emperor Emperor Jian Shi received the news, he rushed over, and Consort Liu clawed at the Emperor. "Your Majesty, you must seek justice for Wu Laoqi! Wu Laoqi has been an honest child since he was small, never causing trouble, respectful to his older brothers, and loving to his younger brothers. What fault does he have, that he would attract jealousy and be poisoned? Your Majesty, if something happens to Wu Laoqi, your concubine, your concubine won't live either!"

If Chen Guanlou were at the scene and saw this scene, he would definitely mutter: "She can really act!"

"Where is the imperial physician? Is the Seventh Prince poisoned or not? Can he be detoxified?" Emperor Emperor Jian Shi had no time to comfort Consort Liu, who was crying until the world turned dark. He hadn't come to Consort Liu's place for a very long time, and looking at the woman before him, he felt like a stranger.

He only cared about the Seventh Prince's safety now.

Just at this moment, Medical Official Mu was invited.

The imperial physicians of the Taiyi Academy all breathed a sigh of relief.

"Your Majesty, Medical Official Mu previously treated Consort Dowager Tong, and his medical skills are exquisite, especially skilled in detoxification. Why not let him try and see the situation of the Seventh Prince."

"Granted!" Emperor Emperor Jian Shi was very dissatisfied with the group of old guys in the Taiyi Academy, but now was not the time to pursue responsibility.

Medical Official Mu felt a panic in his heart; he never expected that the person suspected of being poisoned would be Consort Liu's son, the Seventh Prince.

His line of thinking was similar to Chen Guanlou's; he secretly glanced at Consort Liu, and in his heart, he was also wondering if this was a means for Consort Liu to fight for favor and frame others?

He heard that the palace had been very noisy recently, and Consort Jing was riding roughshod over all the concubines.

Could this Consort Liu be a pawn?

Carrying his doubts, Medical Official Mu walked into the bedroom to take the Seventh Prince's pulse.

A half-grown boy, not very tall, with green fuzz growing on both sides of his mouth. He was lying on the bed, sleeping and not waking up.

Taking his pulse, the pulse was weak and floating.

Afterward, he checked his facial features, checked his body, and even used medicine to test.

Finally, he confirmed that he was indeed poisoned.

A very rare poison that came from Nanzhao.

"Truly poisoned?"

"I dare not deceive Your Majesty; the Seventh Prince is indeed poisoned."

"How was he poisoned?"

"This kind of poison has dosage requirements. Like the Seventh Prince's situation right now, it should be caused by continuous small-dose poisoning."

Long-term poisoning!

As soon as these words came out, Consort Liu wailed again.

"Your Majesty, someone wants to harm our mother and son. We mother and son have been law-abiding all these years; who did we get in the way of? I implore Your Majesty to seek justice for our mother and son!"

"How long?" Emperor Emperor Jian Shi couldn't be bothered to pay attention to Consort Liu's crying and continued to ask.

Medical Official Mu deliberated and said: "According to the Seventh Prince's current condition, I estimate about half a month to twenty days or so. It won't exceed a month!"

"Investigate! Investigate thoroughly! No matter who you find, arrest them all." Emperor Emperor Jian Shi was furious, his expression ferocious. If they could poison the Seventh Prince today, they could poison him tomorrow, or even poison his beloved concubine.

Thinking of Consort Jing having an upset stomach yesterday, could it be that someone poisoned her food?

Thinking of this, Emperor Emperor Jian Shi couldn't sit still anymore. "Medical Official Mu, is it? Hurry up and detoxify the Seventh Prince. Afterward, go and see Consort Jing. Do it well, and I will reward you heavily!"

Fortunately, Emperor Emperor Jian Shi still had some self-awareness as a father and didn't let Medical Official Mu ignore the Seventh Prince and go to diagnose Consort Jing right now.