Chapter 1126: Splitting the Land and Conferring a Royal Title!【2】

"How is His Majesty's health?"

Walking in the corridor, Duan Yu asks Zuo Feng behind him without turning his head.

Zuo Feng shakes his head gently and says: "Still the same as a few days ago, unconscious. The imperial physicians have tried every method, but there is still no effect."

With the medical conditions of this era, a cerebral hemorrhage is equivalent to a death warrant.

The possibility of waking up is almost non-existent.

The only question now is when he will die.

He did not anticipate this either.

He did not expect Liu Hong's death to be several years earlier than in history.

"After I returned that day, I went to the Changqiu Palace and informed Empress He of the news about the Marquis of Ji. The Empress was very happy to hear it," Zuo Feng says, lowering his voice.

Duan Yu nods slightly.

Chatting back and forth, the two arrive together in front of the Jiade Gate.

Duan Yu has already entered the palace several times.

But it is very clear that the security of the palace this time is much stricter than the previous few times.

Even the guards in front of the Jiade Gate have more than doubled.

After scanning the surrounding guards, Duan Yu travels with Zuo Feng to the Jiade Hall, where Liu Hong is currently recuperating.

Just as he arrives in front of the Jiade Hall, Duan Yu sees an old acquaintance, Jian Shuo.

Jian Shuo, wearing armor and a sword at his waist, stands in front of the entrance to the Jiade Hall with several guards.

When Duan Yu, dressed in black court robes and wearing a martial cap, arrives in front of the hall, Jian Shuo steps forward and bows to Duan Yu:

"The Empress Dowager has an edict: the Marquis of Ji, Duan Yu, is granted the privilege of entering the hall with sword and shoes."

"Marquis of Ji, please. The Empress Dowager is waiting for you inside."

Although Jian Shuo's demeanor is very proper, Duan Yu still sees some wariness in his expression and eyes.

Entering the hall with sword and shoes.

Duan Yu smiles and walks into the great hall.

Inside the spacious hall, apart from the eunuchs standing on both sides, there is no one else.

And there is no one behind the dragon table on the steps at the front of the hall.

One can only vaguely see a black figure behind the bead curtain behind the dragon throne.

Arriving at the steps in front of the hall, Duan Yu stops and bows toward the bead curtain.

"You are the Marquis of Ji, Duan Yu?"

Empress Dowager Dong's voice sounds from behind the bead curtain.

"Your subject, Duan Yu, pays respects to the Empress Dowager!"

"Rise."

Empress Dowager Dong behind the bead curtain slightly raises her sleeve and says: "I have long heard of your name. Since you were in Jinyang, His Majesty has often mentioned you in front of Me."

"He said you are a loyal minister who assists the state, a pillar of the Great Han, and a trusted minister of His Majesty."

"Your subject is unworthy of such praise," Duan Yu says modestly.

"Marquis Duan, no need to be modest. Everything you have done has been highly praised by His Majesty. Upon hearing it, I was also happy that His Majesty and the Great Han have such a loyal minister as Marquis Duan."

Duan Yu lets Empress Dowager Dong's words go in one ear and out the other.

Words with no nutritional value like this are enough to fool those loyal subjects of the Great Han.

"It is a pity... His Majesty rarely encounters a loyal and capable person like Marquis Duan, and just as he wanted to strive for greatness, he became so seriously ill..."

Empress Dowager Dong behind the bead curtain raises her sleeve to gently wipe the corner of her eye.

Seriously ill?

Heh.

Duan Yu smiles.

You didn't say that before; didn't you say before that my father-in-law, Dong Zhuo, was plotting to harm Liu Hong?

But since the matter has been brought up, it is just right.

"Empress Dowager, regarding His Majesty's matter... your subject has something to say," Duan Yu says in a calm tone.

Empress Dowager Dong behind the bead curtain lowers the hand wiping her eye and says: "Marquis Duan, I... Marquis Duan, you speak first."

"Empress Dowager, before your subject rushed here from Liangzhou, I heard that my father-in-law, the Sili Colonel Dong Zhuo, presented poison to harm His Majesty."

"After your subject arrived in Luoyang, I began to investigate this matter, just to clear my father-in-law's name."

"My father-in-law is devoted to the Han dynasty; how could he possibly do something to harm His Majesty? Your subject does not believe it."

Empress Dowager Dong, dressed in black robes, sits behind the bead curtain, her face looking slightly awkward.

Because the one who said Dong Zhuo was plotting to harm the Emperor was none other than herself.

Although Duan Yu did not say it explicitly, it is impossible for him not to know who said those words.

Empress Dowager Dong, kneeling on the cushion, shifts her body awkwardly.

"Then... then does Marquis Duan have any investigation results?"

Duan Yu nods and says: "Your subject does have some investigation results, but this matter involves many court officials. Of course, I must ask the Empress Dowager to make the decision for your subject."

When Duan Yu speaks, he glances at Empress Dowager Dong behind the bead curtain.

Borrowing a knife to kill someone, right?

He, of course, can do that too.

And he plays it even better.

From the moment he entered the Jiade Hall until now, it can be fully confirmed.

Empress Dowager Dong's purpose today is to win him over.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have granted him the privilege of entering with sword and shoes, followed by all that praise.

Since it is about winning him over, it wouldn't be excessive for him to make a request, would it?

"Marquis Duan... Marquis Duan, please speak. If there is anything I can do, I will certainly make the decision for you."

That is the sentence he was waiting for. Duan Yu smiles imperceptibly.

"Empress Dowager, please examine this. After investigation by your subject and the Court of Judicial Review, the jade pills were originally non-toxic."

"However..."

"The jade pills are potent medicine. If, during the period of taking them, one takes medicine that conflicts with the pharmacological properties of the jade pills, it will have the opposite effect."

"Your subject's investigation found that on the second day after His Majesty took the jade pills and felt unwell, he summoned the Director of the Imperial Hospital, Zhang Feng, for a diagnosis."

"At that time, the Director of the Imperial Hospital, Zhang Feng, prescribed a medicine for His Majesty."

"Presumably, this prescription is still kept in the Imperial Hospital. As long as the Empress Dowager retrieves the prescription and has someone check it, one can see if there is a problem with it."

"By comparing it with the medicine used in the jade pills, one can determine if there are any clues."

"I ask the Empress Dowager to examine this!"

After Duan Yu finishes speaking, Empress Dowager Dong behind the bead curtain is clearly shocked by these words.

"Director of the Imperial Hospital, Zhang Feng?"

Empress Dowager Dong's eyes widen.

Duan Yu nods slightly to confirm: "That is correct, it is the Director of the Imperial Hospital, Zhang Feng."

"Although your subject does not know why this person would want to harm His Majesty, but... this is a fact. I ask the Empress Dowager to examine this."

Empress Dowager Dong has not yet reacted.

But very quickly, the words Jian Shuo said earlier echo in her mind.

Win Duan Yu over.

Win Duan Yu over. ===== CHAPTER 1128 =====