readytorunbook Chapter 654: Youxi Garden, meeting Cheng Qi again
Chapter 654: Youxi Garden, meeting Cheng Qi again
Zhang Zhirou was sitting next to Shu He, selecting things and materials for her wedding. When she heard Nanqi's words, a look of satisfaction appeared on her face.
"It seems that Fu Qingrong felt that he had lost his backing and was unwilling to continue living in confinement, so he was desperate and decided to commit suicide!"
"It's a pity that she didn't burn to death and actually survived!"
Zhang Zhirou already had a general understanding of the flower banquet at the Prime Minister's Mansion, and also knew that Fu Qingrong was one of the masterminds behind the incident.
She felt that Fu Qingrong deserved it!
Shu He's face turned gloomy, and he felt that this matter was not as simple as it seemed.
"Fu Qingrong is unaware of the Fourth Prince's rebellion. Furthermore, the Left Prime Minister is Fu Qingrong's father, the brother of Concubine Ming, and the uncle of the Ninth Prince. This complex relationship gives her a strong backing. Therefore, the Emperor shouldn't vent his anger on her."
"Besides, she still has her son, Baili Zizhan. Even without the Fourth Prince, it's not the end of the road. She shouldn't have reached this point."
"Self-immolation is an extremely painful way to die. No one would choose this method of death unless they were in extreme despair!"
Zhang Zhirou heard the hidden meaning in her words and asked doubtfully, "Sister, are you saying that Fu Qingrong didn't commit suicide?"
"Could it be that someone harmed her?"
Shu He did not answer directly. She could not confirm it. She could only confirm it after seeing the situation in person.
"Youxi Garden has been sealed off, and there are imperial guards guarding the outer layer. Under such circumstances, who could set fire to the Fourth Prince's concubine without being discovered?"
Zhang Zhirou felt that the "murder" claim was somewhat unbelievable.
"Princess, the master wants you to go to Youxi Garden."
The original Prince Jin's Mansion had been vacated by the emperor, and the people in the Prince Jin's Mansion were all driven to a small courtyard near Jiaohuafang. Moreover, the emperor personally named the courtyard "Youxi Garden".
Rumor has it that the emperor originally intended to name this Youxi Garden as a place for livestock to live.
From this statement, it can be seen that the emperor was very disgusted with the rebellion of the fourth brother, and even used the word "beasts" to describe the people in the fourth brother's house.
When Shu He arrived, Meng Fang was guarding the gate of Youxi Garden. When he saw her coming, his face, which had always been a stranger-free one, suddenly broke into a smile.
"Princess Li! No! It's General Zhenhe!"
When Meng Fang saw her, he seemed very excited. There seemed to be sparks in his eyes and even his cheeks turned red.
If you don’t know, you might think Meng Fang is a little fan of Shu He!
"Commander Meng."
Shu He greeted him, and she felt a little uncomfortable when he called her "General".
"I'm just a lone commander now, Commander Meng, please don't call me that!"
She felt a little guilty about calling him General.
That's right! What general has two lieutenants under him?
Meng Fang smiled brightly and said, "General, there's no need to be embarrassed. Although the Zhenhe Army hasn't been fully formed yet, hasn't General Zuo Zhen already arranged for recruitment? I believe it won't be long before our Tianqi's first women's army will be successfully established!"
The General Zuo Zhen he mentioned was Yi Meir.
"Oh, my sister has been practicing martial arts since she was young. When she heard that women could join the army, she insisted on meeting you. She wanted to become your disciple and become the first female soldier in the women's army!"
"General, can you open a backdoor for my shameless sister?"
After returning to Beijing from the last hunting trip in Jingshan, Meng Fang was pestered by his sister at home to ask about what happened in Jingshan.
She was originally qualified to go, but her mother was seriously ill at home, which hindered her and she missed this important event.
Meng Fang was pestered so much that he could only selectively tell her some things.
He told her how Shu He had found out who the "rapist" in the hunting camp was with just his medical skills;
It also tells about Shu He charging into the rebel army and fighting bravely;
In the end, he was so excited that he even dug out some old almanacs in Beisha City.
After hearing this, Meng E admired Shu He more than ever and kept clamoring for Meng Fang to take her to see Shu He!
Today, upon hearing that the Fourth Prince's concubine had committed suicide by burning herself, he volunteered and asked the Emperor to allow him to follow Prince Li to investigate, in order to find an opportunity to plead for his sister.
If Meng E could marry Prince Li's wife, maybe she could become a female general in the future!
Shu He chuckled, "Commander Meng, if your sister really wants to join the army, then Shu He will naturally welcome her!"
"Later, ask her to go to Zhang's house to find Arou. She will make the arrangements."
Meng Fang agreed excitedly and then took Shu He into a courtyard on the east side of Youxi Garden.
The courtyard was extremely dilapidated and shabby, with weeds all over the ground and only a stone path for walking. There wasn't even a single servant anywhere.
That's right. In this courtyard, apart from the fourth prince's concubines, wet nurses and maids, even if there were servants, they probably wouldn't take care of Fu Qingrong.
There was a faint stench in the air, the smell of burnt flesh, mixed with a faint herbal scent.
A man carrying a medicine box walked out of the small room on the east side of the yard. He frowned, his facial features twisted together, and he looked like he was sighing.
When he looked up, a look of surprise appeared on his face, followed by surprise.
"Princess Li! Miss Zhang!"
Shu He saw him and smiled faintly: "Doctor Cheng, long time no see!"
Cheng Qi walked over quickly, his face flushed slightly from excitement.
"Princess, long time no see!"
He hadn't seen her since Beisha City, but in Kyoto, her fame was everywhere!
He told others that he knew Princess Li, but they didn't believe him and said he was bragging! In the end, he stopped talking, always thinking that maybe one day he would see her again.
He finally got into the Imperial Medical Bureau, but Doctor Zhang only asked him to prepare medicine every day and never took him to see patients, so he had no chance to meet outsiders, let alone Shu He.
"I never thought you would be admitted to the Imperial Hospital!"
Zhang Zhirou was very surprised. She thought he would always be a military doctor in Beisha City!
Cheng Qi scratched his temples sheepishly, looking a little embarrassed. "After entering the Imperial Hospital, I was just a little medicine boy who prepared medicine."
If the Fourth Prince had not rebelled, he would not have been the one treating the Fourth Prince's concubine today.
Shu He saw that he was frustrated and advised, "The Imperial Hospital is a place where you have to rely on experience. You should study hard with Doctor Zhang in there."
"Opportunities always come to those who are prepared. I believe that one day, you will have a chance to shine in this Imperial Hospital."
Cheng Qi was filled with gratitude and thanked her respectfully.
Shu He entered the room to check on Fu Qingrong, and Cheng Qi followed, wanting to take the opportunity to learn.