PFC Chapter 1048 Somewhat Similar
Chapter 1048 Somewhat Similar
The North Hall of Disheng Palace.
Gu Mengzhen ordered the palace servants to inflict the pain of skin peeling on Fang Zhixuan to force him to wake up.
The palace maid received the order and was about to take action when Gu Mengzhen suddenly felt heartache and stopped her.
"stop."
Hearing the hint of affection in the emperor's words, Ning Cangmo felt satisfied and a smile appeared on his lips.
The palace maid stopped as she was told and stood respectfully.
Gu Mengzhen took two steps closer cautiously and took a closer look at Fang Zhixuan's appearance.
In his mind, his younger brother's childhood face appeared, reflected on Fang Zhixuan's face. In an instant, a sense of familiarity suddenly surged into Gu Mengzhen's heart.
"He is... Fang Zhixuan?"
Ning Cangmo responded.
"Yes."
"He is Fang Zhixuan."
"Hasn't the Emperor seen him before? Why are you so surprised?"
Staring at Fang Zhixuan's eyebrows and eyes, Gu Mengzhen was a little dazed.
"I have never seen him closely, and I have never thought about his appearance..."
Ning Cangmo pretended to be confused.
"What's wrong with his appearance? What's the problem?"
Thinking back to his brother and the children, Gu Mengzhen quickly dispelled his doubts.
"Nothing, no problem."
Ning Cangmo asked according to the plan.
"I would like to speculate whether Your Majesty feels that Duke Jingshan looks somewhat similar to Lord Zhuang when he was young."
Gu Mengzhen turned and looked at him with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
"Since you ask, I suppose so, and you think they are similar?"
Ning Cangmo looked embarrassed.
"Your Majesty, I have never seen Master Zhuang when he was young. How can I imagine he looks like me?"
He explained it in detail.
"I want to say, Your Majesty, please don't be deceived by appearances."
"A few days ago, I happened to pass by Xinglin Hall and heard some doctors discussing a medical technique taught by King Dijin called medical cosmetic surgery."
"So-called cosmetic surgery is just a disguise."
Gu Mengzhen was surprised.
"Prince Di Jin, do you know the art of disguise?"
"But disguises are all made up in stories and don't exist in the world."
"How does King Di Jin know this?"
Ning Cangmo remained calm and composed.
"Prince Dijin, there are many strange things. Your Majesty should be accustomed to them."
Gu Mengzhen suddenly understood.
"Right."
"He is indeed a very strange person."
Ning Cangmo has a sophisticated style, let me analyze it in one sentence.
"It's no surprise that Duke Jingshan, before entering the court, had Prince Dijin disguise him, discarding his original features and deliberately changing them to resemble Lord Zhuang, intending to use Lord Zhuang's identity to lurk by the Emperor's side."
Gu Mengzhen was persuaded by him.
"Yeah, that makes sense."
"Conversely, my dear brother, if it was Fang Zhixuan pretending to be Emperor Jin, there is no way he wouldn't have used the art of disguise."
"Now, my dear brother, you look very different from when you were a child. This may seem strange and suspicious, but it is actually true."
"Alas, I blame myself for making random suspicions and almost mistaking you for my brother."
Hearing that the emperor still had affection for Zhuang Shao, Ning Cangmo smiled secretly and appeared cautious on the surface.
"This man, even unconscious, can disturb the emperor's thoughts. Leaving him here will cause endless trouble."
"Rather than letting him suffer and die, constantly disturbing the emperor's mood, it is better to kill him directly and put an end to it all. Please allow me to eliminate this trouble forever to prevent any accidents."
Gu Mengzhen hesitated a little.
"Uh... My dear, that's right."
"How to deal with this aftermath? We will discuss it slowly when we have more time. Please, my dear minister, take action and eliminate this evil."
Ning Cangmo responded enthusiastically.
"The minister obeys the order."
After he finished speaking, he picked up a long sword and walked towards Zhuang Shao with great speed.
He raised his sword decisively, and Gu Mengzhen felt heartbroken again and spoke unconsciously.
"Wait a minute, my dear."
The long sword stopped in mid-air, and Ning Cangmo pretended to be confused.
"Yes."
"Excuse me, Your Majesty, what are your orders?"
Gu Mengzhen gave the order.
"Don't rush to take his life."
Ning Cangmo put away the sword and put it back to its original place.
"Is the Emperor soft-hearted?"
Gu Mengzhen's eyes were focused, filled with old memories.
"Well, I can't bear it."
Ning Cangmo stood respectfully.
"Your Majesty still doubts, is this man the real Lord Zhuang?"
Gu Mengzhen was serious.
"I do have doubts."
Ning Cangmo lowered his eyes and glanced at Zhuang Shao.
"I have a method that may reveal his true identity."
Gu Mengzhen agreed.
"speak."
Ning Cangmo reported slowly and calmly.
"I have heard that recently, Judge An has developed a drug that can trigger memories through dreams, causing people to mutter and reveal their thoughts."
"Lord An said that the drug can assist in interrogating suspects. It can also help maintain emotional connection, allowing those who are unable to express their inner feelings to express their true feelings through their mumbling."
"Why doesn't the Emperor summon Lord An and use medicine to test Lord Jingshan's true condition?"
Gu Mengzhen couldn't wait.
"Come, summon Ansong and bring the newly developed medicine to see us immediately."
Gu Mengzhen was so anxious that he paced back and forth, completely unwilling to sit still.
In just a short moment, he felt that he had been waiting for a long time, and his mood became more and more anxious.
The emperor refused to take a seat, and Ning Cangmo did not dare to be disrespectful. He lowered his eyes and stood humbly to the side.
After a while, Ansong arrived.
"You are welcome..."
Gu Mengzhen supported him and stopped him from kneeling.
"My dear An, please excuse me."
He waved his hand to dismiss all the palace maids, and then briefly explained the situation.
"..."
After listening patiently, Ansong responded.
"The emperor has given the order, and I shall serve you."
"However, my new medicine has not yet been tested for its risks and needs to be tested before it can be used."
"If we are sure that this person is the Xuan of Jingshan Gongfang, it would not be a bad idea to use him to test the medicine."
His expression gradually became panic-stricken.
"But if... this is really Lord Zhuang, then this humble servant..."
Gu Mengzhen agreed seriously.
"I trust you to take the medicine."
"My dear minister, just feed the medicine. If there is any danger, treat it promptly. I will never blame you."
Ansong hesitated.
"Lord Jingshan is unconscious, so it's not appropriate to give him medicine casually."
"Those who are awake can verbally describe what ails them, and I can prescribe the right medicine to alleviate the symptoms."
"Your Majesty is unconscious and it is difficult for him to accurately describe what is wrong with your body. I took your pulse and observed your complexion. I may not have noticed anything unusual in time. If anything goes wrong, your life is in danger and the situation may be disastrous."
Gu Mengzhen said without hesitation.
"In that case, my dear, please bring out the medicine and I will test it."
Ansong was so scared that he fell to his knees.
"Absolutely not!"
"How could the emperor's dragon body be damaged?"
"This is a matter of state and must not be taken lightly. Your Majesty, please reconsider."
Gu Mengzhen helped him up.
"Don't worry, my dear."
"With you here, I will be fine. I trust your medical skills."
Ansong was terrified when he heard this.
Ning Cangmo said solemnly and bowed.
"I request to try the medicine, and I hope Your Majesty will grant my permission."
Ansong was surprised and delighted, and immediately responded.
"Lord Ning's loyalty and righteousness are admirable."
Gu Mengzhen cast a satisfied look.
"Ning Aiqing's loyalty deserves a generous reward."
Ning Cangmo is a righteous man.
"I am deeply honored to have tested the medicine for His Majesty and Lord Zhuang, and I do not seek any reward."
Gu Mengzhen agreed, Ansong took out the pill, and Ning Cangmo took it to try.
After making sure the medicine was harmless, Ansong poured out a pill and fed it into Zhuang Shao's mouth.
Not long after, Zhuang Shao began to mumble, some of his words were unclear, some were clear, and he kept talking.
Most of what he talked about was daily life, how to be considerate to his wife and how to take care of his children.
Gu Mengzhen listened attentively...