Shen Qiangwei made this fuss today just to let Shen Zhongbai know that if Concubine Meng were to do it, it would be a different matter.
Shen Zhongbai didn't like her in the first place. If he was smeared by Concubine Meng again, he would not only be under house arrest.
Concubine Meng left not long after.
Gu Suliang returned to Lingyin Pavilion and told Gu Qiang the information he heard.
"I went to the palace today and saw that Shen Qiangwei's maid was being bullied. There were many secret guards around her. There was also a new concubine in the palace. Shen Zhongbai must have arranged for her to be monitored."
"Not only that, she can't come out, and the news will reach Shen Zhongbai's ears by anyone who comes into contact with her, even the maids around her."
Gu Qiang's brows furrowed, with a serious look on his face.
"According to what you say, she is under complete house arrest?"
Gusu Liang nodded, "Well, I couldn't even see her face. She was almost discovered as soon as she slipped into the palace. Fortunately, the bride-to-be came, otherwise she would have been discovered by the secret guards."
Gu Qiang wondered why there were so many people around Shen Qiangwei suddenly. Did she do something to annoy Shen Zhongbai
"Bang."
The sound of the door opening interrupted her thoughts. Shen Qianshan looked at her and Gu Suliang alone and couldn't help but wonder.
"Are you discussing something?"
Gu Qiang had no intention of concealing any of his intentions, so he told everything about Shen Qiangwei.
Shen Qianshan was silent for a moment after hearing this, "The situation is unclear now, so we still can't act rashly. Since Shen Zhongbai allows people from the imperial hospital to approach, we can bribe two imperial doctors to pass on some news to us."
He didn't know why Shen Zhongbai put Shen Qiangwei under house arrest. I'm afraid only Shen Qiangwei and Shen Zhongbai knew about this matter.
"Then call my eldest brother." He couldn't help but suggest.
"Then I'll go and call Mr. Gu."
After Gu Suliang said that, he ran away. After all, when he learned the news, he went to see Gu Qiang first instead of Shen Qianshan. With his temper, if Gu Qiang was not there, he would probably be torn apart. Yes, he dares to let his wife handle things for him.
After Gu Suliang left, Shen Qianshan looked at the medical skills on the table with a feeling of distress in his heart.
"Are you tired?"
Gu Qiang shook his head and put the book aside.
"How many days have you finished dealing with matters?"
"kindness."
"However, things are a little difficult for Wu Dequan. After all, Jiangnan is a bit far away. Wu Dequan himself is very suspicious, and he is standing against us. If we talk about cooperation, it may be a bit difficult."
Gu Qiang hugged his waist distressedly, "It's okay, he will see how good you are."
Her words made Shen Qianshan's lips curl into a smile.
Not long after, Gu Huaian was brought over by Gu Suliang.
"Oh, oh, oh." Gu Huai'an saw the two people hugging each other and quickly covered his eyes, "I can't see, I can't."
Gu Qiang didn't realize that the two of them had arrived so quickly, and immediately blushed. She glanced shyly at Shen Qianshan next to her, but was surprised to find that his ears were also red.
Suddenly, Gu Qiang covered her mouth and snickered.
Watching the interaction between the two, Gu Huaian felt very satisfied. After all, the most important thing was that his sister was happy.
"Okay, let's get down to business."
Gu Huaian regained his composure.
"Gusu Liang has just told me the matter. It is very simple to bribe the imperial doctor, but I found out that the person who checked Shen Qiangwei's pulse today is Liu Chengji, who is General Meng's man."
It was already obvious that it would be difficult to bribe Liu Chengji, so he could only be replaced. But replacing him would have to prevent him from coming to the imperial hospital, and then bribe other imperial doctors to treat Shen Qiangwei on his behalf, but it remains to be seen whether they can succeed.
"Did you find out why Shen Qiangwei was placed under house arrest?"
Gu Huaian looked at the few people, only to find that they all shook their heads at him.
Suddenly, he felt a sense of powerlessness coming over him.
"Some time ago, I heard that the imperial concubine was caught not being in the dormitory at night, so she was confined to the dormitory."
"When did this happen?"
Gu Qiang wondered why she didn't hear the news
Gu Huaian thought for a moment: "It's been a while. It seems like it was more than a month before you went to prison."
It's been more than a month, no wonder she said why Shen Qiangwei didn't look for him. It was because of this incident. How could anyone look for her if they couldn't get out.
"I was busy with your affairs before, so I didn't pay that much attention." Shen Qianshan seemed to have a vague impression.
"After being imprisoned for so long, I think Shen Qiangwei will figure it out. Let's get in touch with her first, and we'll talk about the rest later."
Gu Qiang's words were recognized by everyone. Because Gu Huaian was familiar with Tai Hospital, he took on the important task of buying it.
royal palace.
Although darkness has long since arrived, many palaces are still brightly lit.
In Shen Qiangwei's palace, Dian Cui has been by her side to take care of her because of her discomfort.
Diancui also quietly told Shen Qiangwei about Concubine Meng's bribery of her today.
"Don't agree to it now. When she gives you some harsh information, you can pretend to agree to her again."
"Your Majesty, why do you agree to this?"
Diancui asked doubtfully.
"If you don't agree, she will arrange for someone else to come in. It's easier to ask a god than to send him away. When the time comes, you won't be able to drive that person away. If you go, we can handle whatever she asks you to do."
"Yes, empress." She suddenly thought of the hairpin that Concubine Meng gave her, and looked at Shen Qiangwei nervously.
"Is this a hairpin for your Majesty?"
It was just a hairpin. Shen Qiangwei didn't care about it, and Dian Cui didn't care about that hairpin. Shen Qiangwei had been given many things to her before when she was favored.
"Just keep it, it will be useful in the future."
Diancui accepted it obediently.
In the side hall, Concubine Meng made Hongxing kneel down after she returned. Hongxing was angry, but Concubine Meng was the master, and she could only do what the master ordered.
The next day.
Gu Huaian checked the schedule of the imperial doctors at the Tai Hospital. She found that Liu Chengji was taking leave the day after tomorrow. He continued to look through the doctors who were at the Tai Hospital that day, and selected two with clear backgrounds to write down.
The setting sun reflected the sky, making half of the sky a fiery red.
"I found out that Liu Chengji will take leave the next day, as long as he can't come back for those two days. He has an apprentice who is also in the Taiyuan Hospital. His family is poor, and money has been tight recently, so he can take advantage of it. There is also one person who is Wang "Yes, he just came to the hospital not long ago, so he can use it for his own use."
Shen Qianshan analyzed his words carefully. Compared with Liu Chengji's apprentice, he would choose the newly arrived imperial doctor more. As Gu Huaian said, he could use it for his own purposes.
"What's going on between him and his apprentice?"
Chu Tiankuo was confused. Today he had understood the matter clearly. When Gu Huaian said it, he could make a quick judgment and not be confused.
"The relationship is average. Liu Chengji's apprentice was originally eager to learn, but his family was too poor and he didn't give Liu Chengji any good gifts, so Liu Chengji ignored him."
"Ah."
Chu Tiankuo suddenly smiled.
Everyone looked at him, except Shen Qianshan.
"That apprentice can use it. After all, he has resentment in his heart if the relationship is not good, and his family must be in need of this money if something goes wrong. He thinks the best choice is his apprentice."
Shen Qianshan explained Chu Tiankuo's smile to everyone.
Although Chu Tiankuo's idea was good, Gu Huaian was still worried, "What if their relationship is not what it seems?"
"That means your information is inaccurate." Chu Tiankuo replied calmly.
"We will split up. The eldest brother and Chu Tiankuo are looking for Liu Chengji's apprentice, and the prince and Gusu Liang are looking for Wang Cheng."
Gu Qiang felt that since it was possible for both of them, it was better to act separately to save time and be prepared.
Shen Qianshan understood what Gu Qiang was thinking and nodded in agreement.
The next day, Gusu Liang directly caught Wang Cheng in front of Shen Qianshan. Seeing that it was the Ninth Prince, Wang Cheng was so frightened that he quickly knelt down.
"I'm here to see the Ninth Prince." His trembling body made Shen Qianshan see clearly his courage and the reason why no one accepted him even though he had just arrived.
Seeing Shen Qianshan, he stopped talking. He raised his head slightly and asked in a low voice: "I wonder what the Ninth Prince has to do with this official?"
Gu Suliang saw Shen Qianshan silent and didn't speak at the side, and was worried for him for a moment, but he didn't dare to speak casually, after all, it was difficult to come back if he made a mistake.
After an unknown amount of time, Shen Qianshan finally spoke slowly: "How long have you been in Taiyuan Hospital?"
Wang Cheng didn't understand why Shen Qianshan wanted to find him. He recalled what he had done recently and found nothing wrong with it, so he answered carefully: "It's been more than half a year."
"Who else is home?"
"Returning to the prince, there are only two parents in Xiaguan's family, and there is no one else."
"Are your parents still healthy?"
"Ah? Kangjian, Kangjian."
Wang Cheng's mentality almost exploded when he was asked these ordinary questions by Shen Qianshan, and cold sweat broke out on his nervous back.
Gusu Liang seemed to understand the reason why Wang Cheng did this. He didn't say anything and watched quietly.
"Has anyone been looking for you?"
"No."
"Are you willing to surrender to me?"
Wang Cheng was stunned, not knowing how to answer, hesitating.
Wang Chengdu answered the previous questions quickly, but he stopped at this question. It can be seen that he is not as simple as he appears. He turns out to be a master who pretends to be a pig and eats the tiger.
Shen Qianshan asked him very ordinary questions before just to see his reaction ability and ability to withstand pressure. If someone is really timid, he will not be like him.
"I have investigated you. You were admitted to the Imperial Hospital with the first place, but you have always been mediocre and as timid as a mouse. I don't believe you are such a person."
"My lord, your subordinates are indeed as timid as rats. What they said is right."
Even if Wang Cheng was discovered, he had no intention of admitting it and continued to act stupid.
"It's impossible for your grades to be mediocre in Taiyuan Hospital. Tell me, what's your purpose in coming to Taiyuan Hospital?"
How could Shen Qianshan believe what he said? His direct and clear question made Wang Cheng a little unsure of how to answer.