PFC Chapter 224 Burning
Chapter 224 Burning
After the morning court session.
The emperor came to Jingyang Palace to dine with his concubines.
"Your Majesty, I see you look quite well lately. Have you perhaps used some kind of youthful beauty secret?"
Emperor Cheng raised his head and stroked his beard.
"Hehe, my beloved concubine has discovered it..."
Consort Ji wasn't wrong.
I remember when she first came in, the emperor's beard had almost turned completely white.
But now it seems to have gradually turned mostly black.
What does this mean?
This means the emperor was secretly using good things!
Consort Ji placed a piece of pearl meat on the emperor's plate.
She pleaded sweetly, "Your Majesty, please tell me so I can try it too!"
The emperor glanced at the innocent and charming concubine.
I felt like my body functions had been rejuvenated.
"Has my beloved concubine been frequently visiting Consort Jing's palace lately?"
She recommended this to me.
I heard it's something like a heart-nourishing pill, and it only works well for people my age..."
The emperor was unaware that the heart-nourishing pills given to him by Consort Jing were developed and produced by Wu Weiwei.
It was only because Consort Jing experienced good results after taking it for a period of time.
Only then did they dare to recommend it to the emperor.
Of course, all of them were tested by the Imperial Medical Academy before use to avoid a repeat of the situation with the Baoji Ginseng Pills.
As for Emperor Mingcheng himself, he only dared to use it after Consort Jing confirmed that it had no toxic side effects.
"Heart-Nourishing Pills?"
She hadn't heard of it, but she did know about the Qi and Blood Nourishing and Beauty Pill.
Thinking about Wu Weiwei's visit to Consort Jing in the palace yesterday, could this heart-nourishing pill be related to her?
Consort Ji immediately lost interest upon guessing that the pills were made by Lu Hanting's concubine.
Seeing that Consort Ji suddenly looked dejected.
Emperor Cheng asked in surprise, "What? Is there something wrong with this medicine?"
Hearing the emperor ask this question.
A plan immediately formed in Consort Ji's mind.
"Your Majesty, I have heard that there is a product on the market called Qi and Blood Nourishing Beauty Pill."
It is said to be produced using a prescription developed by the owner of Yudie Garden.
"Perhaps Your Majesty would like to summon her to the palace. I would like to meet this formidable businesswoman."
When the emperor spoke of the owner of the Jade Butterfly Garden, his brows furrowed.
They are both Lu Hanting's concubines, but why is there such a big difference between them?
He is an honest businessman who never causes trouble.
But the other one...
Today is the day Lu Hanting's concubine will be beheaded.
The emperor's face suddenly darkened.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong?"
When Consort Ji saw the emperor's expression suddenly change, she couldn't help but feel nervous.
She just wanted to take this opportunity to get Wu Weiwei into the palace. Could it be that the emperor saw through her intentions?
It took Emperor Cheng for a while to come to his senses.
"My beloved concubine, what did you just say?"
"I……"
Startled by the emperor's words, Consort Ji suddenly lost interest.
“No, nothing.
Never mind! There will always be another chance.
Besides, the emperor has been busy with state affairs lately, so it would be best for her to be cautious.
First, secure your position.
Your Majesty, please eat more…
After the emperor had finished eating and drinking and left, a letter was delivered to her.
Consort Ji opened the letter.
After seeing the above content, her expression suddenly turned strange.
Ah, another concubine from the Marquis of Dingguo's mansion.
Biyunting.
"Sister Weiwei, I led a team to keep watch all night yesterday, but we didn't see any movement."
Chen Furong said, yawning.
Wu Weiwei looked at her sleepy appearance.
Push the freshly brewed tea over.
"Junior sister, just endure a little more hardship, as long as we get through today."
I'll arrange for someone to give you a full-body oil massage then, I guarantee you'll love it..."
Wu Weiwei's words immediately cheered Chen Furong up.
The sleepiness on his face also disappeared.
"Okay, okay, I'll go guard it right now."
"Make sure not even a fly can get out!"
Just as Chen Furong was about to leave, she saw her maid Qiuyue rush in.
"Girl, something's happened!"
Chen Furong drew her sword. "What's going on?"
"I heard that smallpox has appeared in the prison of the Imperial Guard."
To prevent human-to-human transmission, the ministers proposed that all serious offenders be cremated in one place.
"what?"
Chen Furong looked at Wu Weiwei, her expression filled with shock.
Wu Weiwei frowned.
The truth of this matter has not yet been verified. Could it be a trap set by Shen Bazhi?
The purpose was to allow the female protagonist to escape.
She looked at Chen Furong.
"Junior sister, do you know any imperial physicians?"
Chen Furong thought for a while.
"I do know someone."
That man's surname was Wei; he was once one of my stepmother's suitors.
Wu Weiwei listened, a look of surprise on her face.
Chen Furong's biological mother passed away when she was very young.
To prevent General Chen's new stepmother from mistreating Chen Furong.
Liu Qingru, the sister-in-law of General Chen, whose engagement was broken off by her fiancé, reluctantly pursued General Chen.
The couple did not have any children after their marriage, all in order to give Chen Furong a complete and happy family.
Everyone knows that Chen Weiyang's sister-in-law is now his wife, Liu Qingru.
She is a witty and intelligent female strategist.
If it weren't for his virtuous wife's help, which enabled him to win battles time and time again.
Based solely on his fondness for alcohol and his uncouth behavior, it would be difficult for him to secure and maintain his position as the General of Anxi.
"Junior sister, are you able to contact this Imperial Physician Wei?"
To find out whether the smallpox incident was true or not, one would need to consult the imperial physician.
Chen Furong lowered her eyes and thought for a while.
"No problem, Sister Weiwei, I'll take care of it right away."
Wu Weiwei looked at her, knowing that this matter might put Chen Furong in a difficult position.
However, given the urgency of the situation, we can only make it up to her later.
royal palace.
"Your Majesty, the situation is urgent, and you cannot consider it any longer."
If it's not contained, it could spread from person to person.
Emperor Cheng of Ming frowned deeply on his throne.
If he were to actually commit such an inhumane act as burning a serious criminal, he would likely be recorded in history.
At that time, I'm afraid the people will also criticize and curse him behind his back for being ruthless and heartless.
"Your Majesty, there's nothing we can do about it."
Besides, those serious criminals are all to be executed on a later date; these people don't deserve any sympathy at all..."
"Your Majesty, I second the proposal!"
"Your Majesty, I second that opinion!"
"Your Majesty, I second that opinion!"
"..."
Seeing that nearly half of the ministers in the court supported the decision to burn the serious criminals.
Emperor Cheng's expression was solemn.
It seems they've finally made a decision.
"Commander Luo, listen to my command! I order you to lead a thousand Imperial Guards to assist the Prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture and ensure the successful completion of the burning mission."
If anything goes wrong, you will be held responsible.
"Luo Qiong obeys!"
After the ministers had left.
Emperor Cheng of Ming then calmly began practicing calligraphy.
Upon seeing this, Eunuch Wei knew that the Emperor was in a bad mood.
It seems that the burning of prisoners still affected the emperor's mood.
He didn't dare to go forward to comfort him, but just quietly stayed by his side.
The matters discussed by officials of the previous dynasty were known to many concubines in the inner palace.
Consort Jing brought the ginseng soup that she had been simmering for an hour to the outside of the palace.
"Your Highness, Consort Jing!"
When Eunuch Wei saw her, he suddenly felt a stirring in his heart.
As expected, Consort Jing is the most considerate.
"Thank you for your hard work, Eunuch Wei!"
"No, this servant is not tired."
"Your Majesty, Consort Jing, you should go and persuade her!"
Consort Jing looked at the Emperor and saw that Emperor Mingcheng's mind was wandering.
Even practicing calligraphy couldn't calm him down.
She had to come for Ting'er's sake.