Chapter 18 Your Majesty, go to the East Palace and ask for it.
Chapter 18 Your Majesty, go to the East Palace and ask for it.
"Don't drink. Don't drink at all."
"bitter."
“It’s horribly bitter.”
"Your Majesty, you absolutely cannot drink it."
Cheng Zhijie took a sip of bitter tea, swallowed it forcefully, then immediately changed his expression and yelled at everyone, as if he was willing to sacrifice himself for everyone's good.
But everyone knows that Cheng Zhijie is a tough guy who will hide when he sees something good and take it when he gets it.
The more he said this, the more people thought it was a good thing.
Li Er leaned forward, sniffed the tea, and was greatly shocked.
Du He and Cheng Zhijie, who had just been tested for poison, also drank it.
He couldn't help but pick it up, blow on it slightly, and take a sip.
It tastes slightly bitter at first, but once it goes down the throat, it leaves a fragrance on the lips and teeth and makes the tongue wet, it is so refreshing.
His eyes lit up and he savored it carefully, enjoying the aftertaste.
Others drank the tea one after another, and Wei Zheng exclaimed, "Good tea, really good tea, it's really called tasting tea."
"It's really memorable, the aroma of tea is overflowing."
"Pooh!"
Yuchi Jingde's actions were even more exaggerated, and he shouted: "In the past, what did we eat tea or anything else? Even dog shit wasn't that bad."
“It turns out that tea is meant to be tasted.”
Li Er also felt that what Yuchi Jingde said was right.
Could that be called tea in the past?
This is the proper way to taste tea.
Thinking of this, Li Er took a sip, turned his head slightly, and blamed: "Captain of the Imperial Concubine, why are you so nervous about a small tea leaf and refuse to show it to others?"
"With such a good thing, are you still afraid of committing a sin?"
Du He sighed helplessly and said aggrievedly: "Your Majesty, I am not afraid of any crime. I know what it is."
"The reason why I am reluctant to take it out is obvious from the love of Your Majesty and the elders."
Clear at a glance?
What do you mean?
of course.
Li Er was unhappy and asked, "Are you saying that I will force you to take your things?"
"Duke Zheng said before that it belonged to me. Will Duke Zheng still say so now?"
Du He said: "He has already drunk three cups."
Not only did Wei Zheng pour the tea himself, but Changsun Wuji also followed closely behind.
It can be seen that civil servants like them like this tune.
"Forehead……."
Wei Zheng was a little embarrassed, "Your Majesty, I really can't help it."
"But the stuff..."
at this time.
Sun Simiao and a group of imperial doctors walked in.
Everyone put down what they were holding and gathered around immediately.
"Dr. Sun, what's the situation?"
Li Er asked anxiously.
"Your Majesty, I have accomplished your mission. The prince should be fine after tonight."
Sun Simiao said: "It is also thanks to the full efforts of several imperial doctors to stabilize the condition and prevent it from getting worse, otherwise the consequences would be unpredictable."
"Thank you, miraculous doctor. I am not an expert in medicine, so I can only protect him. Fortunately, the miraculous doctor arrived in time to help."
Several imperial doctors were also very humble.
Although we are in the same industry and he admits his medical skills are inferior to mine, which is a bit embarrassing, but compared to losing face, losing one's life is much more worthwhile.
"That's fine, that's fine."
Li Er nodded repeatedly, feeling much relieved.
"That's good, that's good." Cheng Zhijie laughed and said, "I said the prince will live a long and blessed life."
"However," Sun Simiao suggested, "In the future, please drink less and get close to women."
"His sudden illness this time was actually caused by excessive drinking and lack of women. Over the years, his body has not been in good health, and he has old injuries."
"If it is not controlled, if it happens again, there will be no way to save it."
Li Er nodded seriously and said, "I understand. I will issue an order to strictly prohibit the Prince of Hejian from drinking and having fun."
After saying this, he issued an edict to reward Sun Simiao and several imperial physicians.
However, Prince Hejian wanted to wait until after tonight, so Sun Simiao and the imperial physician had to stay in the prince's mansion just in case.
Finally there is a good result.
Been struggling for so long.
It’s time for Li Er to return to the palace.
But he always felt that something was missing.
"Where's the tea?" "Where's that tea?"
As soon as Li Er left the palace, he remembered that something was missing.
He looked back and saw Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, Yuchi Jingde, Du He and others were there.
The only one missing was Cheng Zhijie.
"Where is Duke Lu?"
Li Er frowned, having a bad feeling.
"Yes, why is Duke Lu missing?"
Wei Zheng shouted anxiously.
Zhang Sun Wuji was also anxious. He hurriedly asked Du He, "Captain of the Imperial Consort's House, do you still have the tea leaves?"
Everyone looked expectant.
Du He looked up and said sadly, "My uncle took away the tea leaves while I was making them."
Tea leaves, my tea leaves.
Your Highness gave it to me.
They were all taken away by you old guys.
Give me back my tea!
"Old man!!!"
Li Er was furious.
How could I not understand where the missing Cheng Zhijie went?
This is stealing tea and running away early.
"Scoundrel!"
"Duke Lu is just being a scoundrel."
Wei Zheng also found it difficult to maintain his composure. He was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, "Your Majesty, I want to report Duke Lu."
"He absconded with the tea secretly, openly ignoring the majesty of Your Majesty and treating me as nothing."
"I'm so angry."
As he spoke, Wei Zheng was filled with grief and sorrow.
He fell in love at first sight, and became completely addicted to making tea.
"Duke Zheng, since it was the crown prince's reward to the son-in-law, I believe the East Palace will not be short of it."
Chang Sun Wuji said, the implication is, you are the prince's tutor, and you can't even handle this?
Wei Zheng didn't think much about it. He said, "But I have a hard time seeing the prince recently..."
Li Er coughed and said, "Wei Zheng, if you are pregnant, please come to the palace."
Does he have the nerve to ask the prince for it?
How embarrassing.
You beat someone up and before we even reconcile, you're already thinking about asking for things. Do you still have your dignity?
"Du He, go to Duke Lu's mansion right away and ask him to keep some of them, and send the rest to the palace."
Li Er scolded: "This old man is outrageous. How can a dignified Duke steal things like a thief?"
Du He thought to himself, how dare you call him Duke? Your Majesty made the decision without even asking me if I was willing or not.
That's my tea.
"I know."
"Go do it now."
Du He felt helpless and was thinking about how to ask the prince for it later.
……
"Hurry up."
"Close the door tightly and say that I have a cold and I am not going to see anyone."
Cheng Zhijie returned home and immediately gave the order.
Then, he took out the tea cake with a hole in it like a treasure, called the housekeeper, and started to make tea properly.
A quarter of an hour later, he grinned, blew on it, took a sip, and looked very enjoyable.
"Fortunately, I can run fast."
"If I was a step slower, would I still have a share of this tea?"
"Your Majesty, go ahead and scold me. It won't hurt you anyway."
"If we don't get any tea leaves, it would be a huge loss."
Cheng Zhijie was very happy, because he was the only one who dared to snatch things from Li Er.
"Sir, the imperial consort Du He is outside the door asking to see you."
"not see."
"He said he came with His Majesty's order."
"That's not... Never mind, let's just meet them. Alas, there's still no way we can keep them all."
"Your Majesty, too. Why are you fighting with your subjects? You are the prince's father. Go to the East Palace and ask for it."
(End of this chapter)