Chapter 75

Hearing this, Li Li Lianhua looked at the middle-aged man in front of him with surprise, expressing doubt about the 100,000 taels of silver consultation fee he mentioned!

"Divine Physician Li..."

The middle-aged eunuch hesitated for a moment, then said: "Although I am only a ninth-rank messenger in the palace, I have a killer organization outside called Black Stone!"

"Black Stone leader, Wheel King!" Hearing this middle-aged eunuch reveal his identity, Li Li Lianhua spoke up!

He suddenly realized; no wonder this eunuch dared to make such a bold claim, offering 100,000 taels of silver as a consultation fee. It turned out he was the Wheel King!

Realizing that the person in front of him was the Wheel King, Li Li Lianhua thought of Jiang Jiang Asheng and Zeng Jing who had just left!

Xiyu had changed her face and taken the alias Zeng Jing; the Wheel King naturally wouldn't recognize her!

However, Zeng Jing clearly recognized the Wheel King, which is why she pulled Jiang Jiang Asheng away immediately, right?

This is truly a twisted fate...

Thinking of how Xiyu and the Wheel King had just been sitting face-to-face, yet the Wheel King hadn't recognized Xiyu, Li Li Lianhua couldn't help but chuckle!

"Divine Physician Li, why are you laughing?" Seeing a strange smile on Li Li Lianhua’s lips, the Wheel King asked in surprise!

"Nothing, I just thought of something funny," Li Li Lianhua naturally wouldn't reveal Zeng Jing’s identity and answered casually.

Not intending to let the Wheel King continue to ask what he thought was funny, Li Li Lianhua added: "Then, I wonder if your consultation fee is ready? If we are to treat you, when shall we begin?"

"Divine Physician Li, tomorrow night, how about I wait for you at the Xiaolou Inn in the east of the city? I will have the consultation fee ready!"

Hearing Li Li Lianhua bring the topic back, the Wheel King thought for a moment and asked for Li Li Lianhua’s opinion!

"No problem!" Li Li Lianhua nodded, then stood up and left the noodle stall!

And the Wheel King? Naturally, he hurried back to prepare!

Although the Black Stone organization is very wealthy, it is not easy to mobilize 100,000 taels of silver in cash all at once, so he must prepare well!

Of course, for the Wheel King, as long as the Divine Physician Li is willing to take action and let him become a real man, let alone 100,000 taels of cash, even if he had to disband the Black Stone organization, the Wheel King would be willing!

Xiyu had been gone for some time, and he had personally trained Ye Ye Zhanqing in martial arts; the Wheel King even felt an itch in his heart at her charm!

Unfortunately, as a eunuch, he had the heart but not the ability!

If the Divine Physician Li helped him realize his dream, he would immediately "execute" Ye Ye Zhanqing on the spot!

Thinking of these things, the Wheel King’s heart became a bit heated!

Not to mention the Wheel King’s heated mood.

On the other side, in the imperial palace, Zhu Zhu Houzhao, carrying three Youth-Preserving Pills, came to the palace of a concubine he had recently favored!

Zhu Zhu Houzhao had already allocated the three Youth-Preserving Pills!

One was for himself, one was for the Empress; after all, she is the mother of the world, and her status cannot be ignored!

As for the last one, it carried the function of testing the medicine, so Zhu Zhu Houzhao found this most favored concubine!

It was highly likely to be fine, so he gave this Youth-Preserving Pill to her!

Upon learning that the Emperor said he would watch her performance, and if she performed well, he would give her a magical Youth-Preserving Pill to keep her forever young.

This concubine’s eyes immediately shone, and she used all her skills, truly playing more wildly than the top courtesan of a brothel, allowing Zhu Zhu Houzhao to enjoy himself thoroughly!

Thus, Zhu Zhu Houzhao took out a Youth-Preserving Pill and gave it to her, feeling satisfied!

The concubine immediately swallowed it, and her skin became fairer, more moist, and lustrous, which delighted Zhu Zhu Houzhao.

Sure enough, Li Li Lianhua, whom both his imperial uncle and Cao Duan Zhengchun praised, had extraordinary medical skills, and his alchemy skills were also extremely high; this Youth-Preserving Pill was truly effective!

Early the next morning, the Emperor summoned several imperial physicians to diagnose the concubine’s condition and found that there was nothing wrong with her body, so he was completely relieved!

Afterwards, Zhu Zhu Houzhao and the Empress each took a Youth-Preserving Pill and could feel the changes!

Not only did their faces look younger, but the skin on their bodies also became smooth and fair!

The Youth-Preserving Pill doesn't just preserve the face!

For women, what is more important than eternal youth?

Especially for the women in the palace, youth and beauty are their capital to attract the Emperor’s attention!

And being able to attract the Emperor’s attention is the foundation of their survival!

How could the news of the three Youth-Preserving Pills be hidden?

So, soon the other concubines all knew more or less about the news of the Youth-Preserving Pill!

Consort Liu, with the noble status of a consort, personally brewed a bowl of Poria and chicken soup today and delivered it to Zhu Zhu Houzhao!

"My beloved consort’s soup-making skills are even better than the Imperial Kitchen’s!" Looking at Consort Liu, Zhu Zhu Houzhao said sweet words as if they cost nothing!

"Since Your Majesty likes it, this concubine will prepare it for Your Majesty every day!" Consort Liu said with a gentle face!

"My beloved consort is thoughtful, but I don't want you to work so hard every day. Women who work too hard lose their vitality!" Hearing this, Zhu Zhu Houzhao reached out and held Consort Liu’s hand!

"I am grateful for Your Majesty’s care. Unfortunately, if there were any medicine that could make this concubine forever young, I wouldn't be afraid of hard work affecting my appearance!"

Following Zhu Zhu Houzhao’s words, Consort Liu nodded, and her expression was somewhat regretful!

Hearing Consort Liu say this, how could Zhu Zhu Houzhao not understand her intentions? She was beating around the bush to inquire about the Youth-Preserving Pill!

"My beloved consort, I won't beat around the bush with you. The Lotus Building Master only offered three Youth-Preserving Pills."

"Consort Xiao was the first person to take the medicine, and now, it has all been eaten!"

"The Lotus Building Master said he collected many rare medicinal herbs and refined them for forty-nine days before succeeding!"

"If there were a fourth one, I would naturally give it to you, my beloved consort!"

Zhu Zhu Houzhao’s words were very clear: I only have three Youth-Preserving Pills in my hand, and the Empress and I each have one; that is set in stone!

As for the third one, it was for testing the medicine; I couldn't bear to let you test the medicine, my beloved consort!

Although these words sounded nice, Consort Liu secretly slandered in her heart: If they knew it was a Youth-Preserving Pill, everyone in the harem would be fighting to test the medicine!

For the sake of beauty, these women are truly willing to risk their lives!

Consort Liu naturally didn't dare to make a scene. After getting the news she wanted, she spent some time being intimate with Zhu Zhu Houzhao before leaving!

The other concubines in the harem were all waiting expectantly.

Upon learning that she had returned, they all surrounded her and asked about the Emperor’s attitude.

Consort Liu had no intention of hiding it and told these concubines all the news she had gathered!

"The Emperor is too biased. He and the Empress each have a Youth-Preserving Pill, and no one can say anything, but why did Consort Xiao get the third one!"

"That’s right, if we talk about being young and beautiful, she isn't the youngest or most beautiful, and if we talk about status, she isn't the highest; she has only been in the palace for half a year!"

"But what can we do? The Emperor only got these three, and they have all been eaten, so even if we are unwilling, there is nothing we can do!"

"Could it be that from now on, we can only watch Consort Xiao remain forever young, while we sisters can only slowly grow old and yellow?"

……

The few concubines who learned everything gathered together, complaining to each other.

Thinking of the day when they would grow old and yellow, these concubines all fell silent, and the atmosphere suddenly became heavy!

"Actually, it’s not that there’s no way!" At this time, Consort Liu suddenly spoke!

"Oh? Sister, what way do you have?" Hearing this, all the concubines perked up and looked at Consort Liu curiously!

"The Emperor indeed has no more Youth-Preserving Pills, so don't think about it, sisters!"

"However, didn't the Emperor tell us the source of the Youth-Preserving Pill?" Consort Liu asked, looking around at the concubines with a smile!

As soon as this was said, the eyes of everyone present lit up!

That’s right, didn't the Emperor say that his Youth-Preserving Pills were refined and offered by the Lotus Building Master himself!

Although refining the Youth-Preserving Pill is very difficult, as long as the first batch can be refined, there is hope for a second batch, right?

What if we make contact with the Lotus Building Master and ask him to save one for us when he refines the second batch?

Or even better, what if we help him collect the medicinal herbs he needs to refine the Youth-Preserving Pill and solve his troubles, wouldn't that be even better?

The concubines all perked up and discussed it.

It just so happened that they learned the Lotus Building Master had not yet left the capital, so these concubines naturally wanted to make contact as soon as possible!

Ordinary concubines naturally cannot leave the palace, but several concubines joined forces and found Zhu Zhu Houzhao to confess, wanting to leave the palace to contact the Lotus Building Master and beg for the Youth-Preserving Pill!

Zhu Zhu Houzhao had no intention of stopping this!

After all, these women had joined forces; he couldn't oppose them, could he?

Otherwise, if the harem is not peaceful, it is his own face as an Emperor that is lost!

Besides, if these concubines go to beg for the Youth-Preserving Pill, wouldn't he be the one who benefits in the end?

After Zhu Zhu Houzhao nodded, he sent a team of guards to accompany Consort Liu, who was acting as their representative, out of the palace!

Li Li Lianhua, who was resting in the Dragon-Protecting Villa, learned that a noble consort from the palace had specially come out to find him, and he secretly smiled!

Sure enough, for the women in the palace, the appearance of the Youth-Preserving Pill made them like sharks that had smelled blood; how could they endure it?