Phi-Fic Chapter 445: Those who are close to vermilion are red, and those who are close to ink are black
Chapter 445: Those who are close to vermilion are red, and those who are close to ink are black
After hearing this, Xiao Yanan's heart sank.
"Now, we not only have to guard against those who secretly want my life, but also the Third Prince. Madam, the emperor's plan is very clever, and we also have a way to break it! I will return to the imperial capital alive! I will never let anyone slaughter me!"
"Your Highness is right. We will definitely return alive!" Ji Chuhe's words were gentle yet firm.
"Prince, Madam!" Tianxi ran in quickly, pointing outside anxiously, "Many doctors came outside. They said that the county governors are concerned about the safety of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and have specially recruited doctors with excellent medical skills to treat the Crown Prince."
"It seems that the prince's wish to lie here for ten days is about to be shattered." Ji Chuhe looked at Xiao Yan'an and said.
"Madam, I have a plan." Xiao Yan'an showed a slightly evil smile.
"What's the plan?"
"Madam, please come closer and whisper this to me." Xiao Yan'an told Ji Chuhe his plan in her ear.
After listening to it, Ji Chuhe was unable to comment.
"I learned all this from my wife! How about this one?" Xiao Yan'an was like a child waiting for praise.
"Very good, that's what I meant."
"Does this count as the wife following the husband's lead?" Xiao Yan'an asked with a smile.
“It would be more appropriate to say 'Birds of a feather flock together,'” Ji Chuhe said, then stood up and walked out.
Xiao Yan'an was lying on the bed, looking at Ji Chuhe's back, "Really? Can't you use better words to describe yourself? For example, smart as ice, resourceful, strategic and wise, brave and intelligent, amazing talent... Which one is not better than the saying that people get redder when they are around red people, and blacker when they are around black people."
Ji Chuhe walked outside and told Tianxi, "Tianxi, go call Rongsong over."
"Yes, ma'am."
Ji Chuhe took Mianzhu to the entrance of the inn.
There were people from the Funing County Magistrate guarding outside the posthouse, and these doctors could not enter without permission.
When the guards outside the door saw Ji Chuhe, they immediately bowed and saluted, "Madam!"
Ji Chuhe raised his hand to signal them not to greet him, and looked at the doctors, "Are you all recruited doctors?"
"Yes, ma'am."
"The Crown Prince is a noble man, and he cannot afford to make any mistakes. I am afraid that someone may want to harm the Crown Prince and sneak into your group with the intention of assassinating him."
"Ma'am, we are definitely not assassins! We are all honest doctors."
"Yes, ma'am, please don't misunderstand me!"
"Will they arrest us as assassins? I wouldn't have come if I had known."
Ji Chuhe's words made these people panic.
"Don't be nervous, everyone. I didn't say that you are assassins just now. I am worried about the safety of the prince. You were recruited by several county governors, and you represent their care for the prince. I cannot refuse this favor. Moreover, the prince suddenly fell ill, and I am also worried. If any of you can cure the prince, I will definitely reward you handsomely!"
Everyone's emotions were calmed.
If the prince is really cured, he will surely be able to rise to great heights.
"When you enter the post house, you must register in detail, write down your name and household registration information, and then indicate which county governor recruited you. Then these guards will carefully check the things you carry. You can enter only if there are no problems. Do you have any objections?"
"No objection!" someone responded immediately.
"For the safety of His Royal Highness, these inspections are necessary!"
"Yeah! Let me go first."
These doctors lined up one by one and let the guards check what they brought with them. They seemed very cooperative.
Ji Chuhe was also watching from the side.
"Madam, this doctor brought a bag of silver needles." The guard took out the silver needles and put them in front of Ji Chuhe.
"What I studied is acupuncture, and this pack of silver needles is my tool for treating diseases." The doctor explained anxiously.
Ji Chuhe took the silver needle and took a look at it.
"The silver needle is fine, you can bring it in."
She handed the silver needle to the guard.
The man was let in.
After examination, all twenty doctors met the requirements and were admitted to the post station.
"The prince is still resting and cannot be disturbed now. You guys wait here first. When he wakes up, go and examine him." Ji Chuhe said to these people.
"Yes." Everyone responded in unison.
"Mianzhu, serve tea to these doctors." Ji Chuhe ordered softly.
"Yes." Mianzhu responded.
Soon, the tea was served.
The doctors were happy to receive the tea at first, but their expressions changed after they got the cups in their hands.
Why does this tea taste like morning glory seeds?
That's a very cold thing, it's poisonous!
However, some people failed to tell the difference and drank it directly.
It was too late for the people around to remind him.
Ji Chuhe suddenly walked in, not giving these people any chance to react. Everyone had their own thoughts in their minds, guessing what the Crown Prince's wife was up to.
Why would they be given a cup of poisoned tea?
It's not life-threatening, it just causes diarrhea.
What shocked them the most was that as a doctor, there was someone who did not recognize the seeds of the morning glory and actually drank the tea in one gulp.
"The conditions in the inn are simple. Is the tea a little bitter?" Ji Chuhe asked with a smile.
No one dared to expose Ji Chuhe to his face.
"Madam, this tea is considered good tea. I usually don't even want to drink it."
"Yeah yeah."
Ji Chuhe turned his gaze towards the three people who had drunk the tea, "What do you think of the taste of this tea?"
"It is a bit bitter, but also has a sweet aftertaste." one person answered.
"Well, good tea, good tea." Another person quickly agreed.
"Although tea is bitter, it is not as bitter as medicine. This tea reminds me of the bitter taste of good medicine."
Ji Chuhe smiled and said, "Then please go check the fourth son's pulse first."
The three of them were stunned for a moment and looked at each other.
The three of them going together?
The three of them didn't know each other, but each of them had his own agenda.
There is only one purpose for coming here, to take Xiao Yanan's life!
The three of them gave way to each other and followed Tianxi to the room next to the main house.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the three entered, there were three swords placed across their necks!
"Tell me! Who sent you to assassinate the prince?" Ji Chuhe's voice came from behind them.
"Madam, you...what are you talking about? I am here to treat the prince! I am not an assassin!" someone immediately retorted.
Rong Song raised his hand, and the sword directly cut his throat, and blood spurted out immediately!
In just the blink of an eye, the man lost his life.
When the other two saw this, they immediately resisted.
The next second, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his stomach. All the strength in his body was gone. He covered his stomach with his hands and his face looked extremely ugly.
"You...poisoned the tea!"
"As a doctor, how can you not tell the difference between medicine and tea? Drag them away!"
Rong Song acted immediately, fearing that if he was too slow, his wife would see the obscene scene.
After these people were dragged away, Ji Chuhe picked up a sword and motioned Tianxi to pick up the one next to it.
As soon as Tianxi picked it up, the lady chopped at him, and he quickly blocked it subconsciously.
The swords collided with each other with a clanging sound.
"Someone wants to assassinate the prince! Hurry! Protect the prince!" Ji Chuhe shouted.