Five days later, when Cheng Yunzhi went to check Huo Qinghong's pulse, he handed over a simple compiled booklet to Huo Weilou, which listed dozens of prescriptions for alleviating the poison of the golden ointment, including decoctions, fragrant pills, acupuncture classics, etc. The context and so on are clearly organized and the items are extremely detailed. Even Huo Weilou, a layman, can understand a little bit after flipping through the booklet.
Cheng Yunzhi said again: "I can't ask everyone for a pulse check, so what is recorded in this booklet has different explanations for the constitution, age, symptoms, and duration of taking the golden ointment. Who is suitable for which medicine? How to do acupuncture, I also wrote some taboos, but in this way, it still can’t be done. The effect will be greatly reduced. With a few tweaks, it will work even better."
Huo Weilou's eyes were solemn, "Too many people have been poisoned, Mr. Cheng can do this step is already a trip to help the world, sir, do you mind if I hand over the Ci Fang Fang to the Tai Hospital?"
The corners of Cheng Yunzhi's lips curled up, "Why do you care? Since I can offer this prescription, there is no taboo. There is only one thing, if it is just an ordinary doctor, it is best not to change my prescription at will, let alone make a big change. Decoctions, fragrant pills, etc. all use a lot of medicine, and the medicinal materials also have the principle of restraining each other, and a mistake or omission will harm people instead."
This statement was also explained in this booklet, Huo Weilou responded by himself, and looked at Bo Ruoyou, and saw that her eyes were also bright with anticipation, and Huo Weilou did not delay, so he took the booklet and entered palace.
This object was presented to the palace by the hand of Huo Weilou, and Emperor Jianhe nodded his head almost effortlessly, and summoned all the imperial doctors from the imperial hospital to look at it, because the above discussion was complete, and no one could find any mistakes, so it was regarded as a treasure. It was the most perfect strategy at the moment, Emperor Jianhe immediately made a decision, and immediately implemented the above treatment strategy to the Chengnan sick camp.
After all the orders were issued, Emperor Jianhe asked Huo Weilou who was the one who made the plan, and Huo Weilou had told the truth, and Emperor Jianhe frowned when he heard that it was from the Cheng family.
The incident happened more than ten years ago, but it was the person who was condemned by his own decree, Emperor Jianhe naturally had a grudge, Huo Weilou didn't say much, and only showed Emperor Jianhe the memorial sent back from the southwest.
The gold ointment has been rising in the southwest for a long time. The number of addicts in several state capitals, regardless of gender, age, is thousands of times that of the capital. Not only that, even court officials have been poisoned by this poison. Corruption and dereliction of duty is already a felony. If the officials repeat this poison again, one can imagine the chaos there will be!
After all, Emperor Jianhe was not a mediocre lord, so he quickly settled his mind, "I don't know if it's useful or not, let's use it first, and I can't take care of that much."
Huo Weilou hesitated for a moment at this moment, his face showed a bit of embarrassment, Emperor Jianhe raised his eyebrows, "Your expression is rare, what else can you do?"
Huo Weilou blamed himself a little and said: "I already knew the identity of this doctor, but I also knew a little bit about what happened back then, so I didn't mind. He was not sure at the beginning, and he didn't dare to rashly offer advice. Your Majesty also knows that. Now that the matter is so important, the Tai Hospital still dare not take responsibility, and now he is a grassroots person, so he has a lot to weigh."
Emperor Jianhe frowned, "Then how did you convince him?"
"I made a promise to him. If this cure works, then he has made an indelible contribution. At that time, I said that I will intercede with His Majesty on his behalf, so that His Majesty will reward you."
Emperor Jianhe frowned even deeper, Huo Weilou continued: "However, he is not greedy for glory and wealth. He only has one request. If he really saves people this time, he would like to ask His Majesty to restore the reputation of the Cheng family and make the descendants of the Cheng family respectable." Continue to practice medicine."
Emperor Jianhe couldn't help but patted the arm of the chair, "You really know how to make a wish, what kind of wish do you dare to grant? You know that I will agree? If I don't, how can you save Wu Zhaohou's face? ?”
Huo Weilou pursed his lips, "Your Majesty has always put the people first in his administration, and this time it is almost causing a national disaster. In comparison, the next decree of grace to add some reputation to a clan with no name and surname is nothing."
Emperor Jianhe sighed, "Then what can we do? People still need to be saved, but it depends on whether his cure is effective or not." The people in the Southwest are too slow, if this method is really effective, no one else needs to go, you go to the Southwest by yourself, and spend half a year to clean up several state capitals in the Southwest."
Hearing this, Huo Weilou's heart sank slightly. If it was usual, he would have gone on such an errand, but he had some understanding of the situation in the southwest area. If he wanted to tidy it up, half a year would not be enough, but now that he left Beijing, wouldn't it take half a year? Can't see Bo Ruoyou
Seeing that he didn't respond, Emperor Jianhe raised his eyebrows, "What's wrong? Do you have a better idea?"
Huo Weilou has no better solution. The poison of gold ointment in the Southwest, in addition to the Shen family taking the lead, now also involves the local nobles. Any ordinary court official who goes to the Southwest will only be surrounded by circles. Even he himself feels that Well, whoever entrusts this matter to him is not as quick and decisive as entrusting it to him, but after half a year, he really hesitated.
However, after only two moments, Huo Weilou respectfully responded, "There is indeed no better candidate."
Emperor Jianhe nodded, thinking of something, and said in a low voice, "I also know that it is hard work for you to travel around all the year round, but in this tide, you are the only one in terms of my trust, and in terms of prestige in means, others are even more powerful." It's hard to compare to you, these few days the case of the Ministry of Household Affairs has been finalized by the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Criminal Justice, so you can take a rest so as not to be tired all the time."
Huo Weilou hurriedly thanked the emperor for his compassion.
After leaving the palace gate, Huo Weilou's heart felt heavy. He believed in Cheng Yunzhi, especially after seeing Huo Qinghong's transformation with his own eyes. In addition, Cheng Yunzhi was extremely cautious. It also made him believe that his method would be useful when he presented the booklet, which also meant that he would definitely leave Beijing in January.
Now it's midsummer in May, and when he leaves Beijing in June, he will spend at least half a year in the southwest, and when he returns, it will be the end of the year, thinking about this, Huo Weilou felt agitated.
The Southwest is not the farthest place he has been on errands, and the poison of gold ointment is not the most troublesome errand, but now that there is someone more in his heart, he has more selfishness, and he is no longer as unscrupulous as before , Like a ruthless and desireless knife in the hands of the emperor.
With a sullen face, Huo Weilou ordered the carriage to go to the office of the Ministry of Justice. The more busy he was, the more he knew what to do right now. His life in the past twenty-three years was like a chess game, which he had settled early in the morning. What should be done for the next hundred steps, but he didn't expect to meet Bo Ruoyou, everything needs to be re-arranged.
When Huo Weilou returned to the Marquis' Mansion at night, he discovered that Lin Zhao had arrived at the mansion. He came to visit Huo Qinghong. Hearing that Huo Weilou had returned, he hurriedly came to the main courtyard to meet him. Huo Weilou sized Lin Zhao up, his eyes were calm As long as he doesn't think of Bo Ruoyou, Huo Weilou still thinks highly of the younger generation of a family like Lin Zhao.
He had a calm demeanor, but he didn't want Lin Zhao to be ignorant today, "Master Hou, I heard that today there is a way to understand the poison of gold ointment, but Uncle Cheng suggested it?"
Huo Weilou nodded yes, and Lin Zhao asked, "I heard from Eunuch Fu, is Hou Ye still interested in rehabilitating Uncle Cheng's family?"
Huo Weilou rubbed the black jade fingers on his knuckles, his face was watertight, "If you can really save people this time, then you have done a great service, and it is right to rehabilitate the Cheng family. wrong."
Lin Zhao showed joy, but looked at Huo Weilou with a sense of scrutiny. Even though Lin Zhao was young and handsome, Huo Weilou's way of seeing people's hearts was not what he used. He looked at Lin Zhao calmly, knowing that he This comes with a purpose.
"That's great! Second sister follows Uncle Cheng and is helpless in the capital. If the Cheng family restores their former reputation and status, second sister will be much better off. Whether it's marriage or whatever, she will have someone to rely on in the future."
Huo Weilou said without changing his countenance: "Speaking of marriage, you and your father must be very worried about the matter of Mrs. Bo."
Speaking of this matter, Lin Zhao's complexion suddenly changed. Firstly, Mrs. Bo was really guilty. Secondly, Huo Weilou's words were somewhat tentative. He hurriedly said: "It is indeed difficult these days, but Lord Hou Don't worry, father is always fair, and he won't show favoritism this time."
Huo Weilou nodded, "Naturally, I know how your father is an official, but in this way, your marriage may be criticized more, but your father and Mrs. Bo are family friends, and there is nothing else to think about it." Law."
Lin Zhao became inexplicably hot, "Yes, the marriage will not be changed."
Huo Weilou also praised the Lin family for their trustworthiness. Lin Zhao felt a little helpless when he heard it. Seeing that it was late, he couldn't help getting up and saying goodbye.
As soon as he left, Huo Weilou's face darkened completely. At this time, the night had already enveloped, and a round of clear moon was hanging slantingly in the sky, shining brightly on the ground, full of silvery eyes. It was too late, but he But feel a little depressed.
After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Come here, prepare your horses and chariots."
Eunuch Fu came in puzzled, "Where is Hou Ye planning to go? It's so late..."
Huo Weilou didn't speak, but Eunuch Fu rolled his eyes, "Master Hou is going to look for Youyou, right?"
It is impossible for Huo Weilou to keep silent if it is a business matter, and for Huo Weilou, only he who is related to Bo Ruoyou can be so silent about private matters.
Eunuch Fu smiled wryly for a moment, "What did Mr. Lin say to offend Lord Hou?"
Huo Weilou shook his head, unfathomable, he didn't show his unhappiness too obviously, as if it seemed too petty, he said again: "Send someone to the Princess Mansion to say, I'm going to visit my mother tonight."
Eunuch Fu was surprised, and hurriedly said: "The old slave will go there in person."
Huo Weilou nodded, and quickly got into the carriage when he left the house. The carriage went straight to Changxingfang, and stopped in front of Cheng's house after detours for two sticks of incense. The attendant stepped forward to call the door, and Zhou Liang opened the door first.
Seeing that it was Huo Weilou who came, Zhou Liang was very surprised, but Huo Weilou didn't get off the carriage, he only wanted to see Bo Ruoyou, who had just finished bathing and was about to take a rest earlier, when he heard the sound, he hurriedly changed his skirt again clothes come out.
When he got to the carriage, Huo Weilou opened the curtain and said, "I'll take you to a place."
Bo Ruoyou was a little suspicious, she turned around and explained a few words to Zhou Liang, and just got into the carriage, she was caught by the hand just as she got into the carriage, Huo Weilou pulled her in front of her, almost wanting to hug her in his arms. She was three minutes younger, and only made her sit beside him, and he held her hand and rubbed it, his eyes were dim and difficult to see.
His thoughts came up suddenly, one was thinking about leaving Beijing after more than a month, and the other was Lin Zhao's small thoughts that couldn't be hidden. Bo Ruoyou felt that something was wrong when he sat down, "Master Hou, why did you come here so late? Where are you taking me?"
"Go to the eldest princess's mansion." Huo Weilou couldn't help but raised his hand to go around behind her, and took her into his arms.
Bo Ruoyou straightened her back, "What, go now?" She became nervous for a moment, but at this moment the carriage started to move, and she anxiously went to shake his hand, "Is it not right to go at this hour?"
Huo Weilou laughed, "There's nothing wrong, it's just right now."
Bo Ruoyou frowned, a little nervous, she let go of Huo Weilou's hand, sat up straight, her hands subconsciously folded in front of her body, as if the eldest princess was already in front of her eyes, she looked down at the dress she had changed again, She raised her hand to touch the bun that was pulled up hastily, but felt that this attire was not dignified enough, she scolded: "Master Hou is too sudden."
Huo Weilou held her hand again, "Youyou, as I told you, my mother is not what you think, she has improved a little these days, her mood is stable and she is able to recognize people, but she often suffers from illness. That's why she can't distinguish the year and the years outside the house, you will know when you see her, and she will never make things difficult for you."
Bo Ruoyou still couldn't completely let go, and remembered something again, "I remember that after Lord Hou returned to Beijing, His Royal Highness the Eldest Princess sent someone to Lord Hou's mansion."
Or a beautiful maid.
Huo Weilou squeezed her palm, "At that time she was getting better, and somehow she suddenly became interested and asked someone to take care of me. If you ask her now, she might not even remember it."
Bo Ruoyou let out an "oh", and began to close his eyes to think about what to do when he went to the eldest princess's mansion. Huo Weilou raised the corners of his lips when he saw that she was ready for battle. The sweet scent, the scent lingering and lingering, made him unsteady, his eyes darkened, and he covered her waist with his hand.
Bo Ruoyou only felt a heat in his waist, and turned to look at him quickly. His eyes met each other, and his eyes were thick with ink, and he couldn't see clearly, but he spoke in an ordinary voice, "This afternoon, the Chengnan Medical Camp is already using you. Yifu's healing method has been tested for more than a month, if it is effective, this healing method will be sent to the southwest, where the situation is much more serious than the capital."
When talking about business, Bo Ruoyou became nervous, and Huo Weilou continued: "Your Majesty has already promised that if you can cure the addiction, you will restore the reputation of the Cheng family. possible."
Bo Ruoyou's eyes brightened a little. Although many people in the old case knew that the Cheng family was not at fault, but there was evidence to testify against it, and it was personally convicted by Emperor Jianhe. It would be very difficult to redress the case. Without Huo Weilou, even if Cheng Yunzhi offered advice to save people, it would probably be difficult for the Cheng family to be rehabilitated.
She looked sideways at Huo Weilou, "Thank you, Lord Hou. The foster father suffered a lot because of what happened back then, and the Cheng family fell apart because of it. Even though it is useless to oppose the rest of the Cheng family now, I don't want to see the foster father's rest in the rest of his life." Also full of depression and resignation.”
Huo Weilou's fingertips rubbed against her waist, the slight movement did not make her repulsive, but gave birth to the slightest itchiness, she couldn't help trying to avoid it, Huo Weilou's hand followed again, and he shook her tightly For a moment, "You are not allowed to say thank you to me in the future."
Bo Ruoyou's heart warmed up, and she obediently nodded in agreement, at this time Huo Weilou said again: "It's just that your majesty ordered me to go to the southwest, where the complex is complicated, no one capable of this gold ointment may be investigated for a few years Unclear."
Bo Ruoyou opened her eyes slightly, "How long are you going?"
"At least three or four months, at most half a year." Huo Weilou breathed and stared at her, seeing that her eyes darkened after hearing this, and the strength in her hands became heavier. She was pulled closer by him, "Do you want to Shall I go, or not?"
Bo Ruoyou's throat was choked, and she didn't know how to answer. March and April are long enough, if it takes half a year... She swallowed hard, "Is there no better candidate than Lord Hou?"
Huo Weilou looked straight into her eyes, "Yes."
Bo Ruoyou hesitated to speak, but said calmly after a few moments: "Your Majesty is gone, the poison will definitely be wiped out, it will be very good for the southwest state capital, and for the entire Great Zhou."
"This journey will take several months." He said in a deep voice.
Bo Ruoyou closed her eyes for a moment, then raised her eyes to look at him again, her eyes were tender and tender, "I'm waiting for Lord Hou to return in the capital."
Huo Weilou's pupils dimmed, and he pulled her into his arms, she quickly softened her body, although Huo Weilou said that she would leave after more than a month, but at this moment, she felt a little sore on the tip of her nose, she Gritting his teeth and waiting for the bitterness to pass, he said softly: "Actually, no matter what I say, Master Hou will go."
Huo Weilou caressed her shoulders and back, through the thin silk clothes, he seemed to be able to touch her thin muscles and bones, he almost acquiesced in her words, but there was an unbearable reluctance in his heart, which was a reasonable response For the first time, he felt a little tired and bored.
When the carriage stopped in front of the eldest princess's mansion, Bo Ruoyou had just retreated from his arms. She was a little sleepy, and her original anxiety had disappeared. At this moment, she was filled with more gloomy things, but seeing the eldest princess's nervousness, she couldn't help it. What kind of.
Mr. Fu was waiting in front of the door. When he saw them arriving, his face was filled with joy, "Master Hou, the eldest princess has been doing well these few days. The servants said that they will not repeat the old things from that year. You and Youyou will go there together today." Bar."
Huo Weilou held Bo Ruoyou's hand and led her into the gate of the Princess Mansion.
The eldest princess's mansion is just outside the imperial city, even more prestigious than Wu Zhaohou's mansion, but when Bo Ruoyou entered the mansion, she also felt a little inexplicably deserted. I never thank guests behind closed doors, it is indeed difficult to be as bustling and bustling as the Xungui family.
The mansion is huge, along the way, many pavilions are closed, it is bleak and desolate, only the direction from the main courtyard to the water pavilion is brightly lit, before approaching, two nuns greeted them, Huo Weilou saw two The man looked gentle, presumably he was an old man of great status in the mansion, the two saluted, while saying that the eldest princess was painting in the water pavilion, while secretly looking at Bo Ruoyou.
Bo Ruoyou couldn't help feeling a little nervous again, she moved her knuckles, and Huo Weilou held her hand even tighter, the two old nuns quickly lowered their eyes, showing respectful expressions, and walked through a field of lotus trees along the way. Ye Tingting's pond was far away from the water pavilion where the eldest princess was, and Bo Ruoyou saw a middle-aged woman who was very thin and dressed in brocade clothes.
The eldest princess Zhao Lingxiao is painting in front of the window of the water pavilion. She is not confused in her old age, with calm eyebrows and eyes, and a focused expression. Because she is too thin, her back is a bit bent, her wide cuffs are rolled up, and her wrist holding a pen is thin and white, giving people a haggard and fragile look. feel.
The closer she got, the more Bo Ruoyou could see the paleness on her face. People who had been ill for many years had weak breath, but when she looked up, she did not have the aristocratic sharpness she had imagined.
Her eyes are as soft as streams, with a little indifference and calmness, as if the years have not left any traces of vicissitudes in her eyes, because of these eyes, she has a slightly old face due to long illness Much softer.
When she saw Huo Weilou, a gleam appeared in her eyes.
"Louer—"
She came out with a pen in her hand, with a little cinnabar on the tip, which was bright and dazzling, and she was very happy, "You came back from the north?"
The nanny stepped forward and said softly: "Your Highness, you have misremembered, the son is no longer in the northern region, and he has already become a marquis."
Zhao Lingxiao was a little annoyed, and sighed helplessly, "Look at me, I misremembered again." After she finished speaking, she looked at Bo Ruoyou, and looked at her with a little curiosity, her eyes pulsed like water, instantly reminding Bo Ruoyou of dead mother-in-law.
She has no impression of her biological mother at all, but her adoptive mother Fangze is also a gentle, calm and beautiful woman. She is not afraid at all, on the contrary, she is a little closer. She calmly lets the eldest princess look at her. People who have been suffering from madness for many years will be tortured by years of madness. She is too thin, and there is only a thin layer of skin on the face, which makes her bones delicate and beautiful. It is conceivable that if she has never been ill, she will be a youthful person even at a young age. .
Bo Ruoyou broke free from Huo Weilou's grasp, and blessed herself, "Meet Your Highness the Princess."
The eldest princess came forward, looked carefully at Bo Ruoyou first, then looked at Huo Weilou suspiciously, and then said in a very uncertain tone: "Lou'er, this is your wife? Mother can't remember again, come mother There are not many people here, and my mother thinks she has a kind face... "
After she finished speaking hesitantly, she looked at the nanny helplessly, and the nanny pursed her lips to look at Huo Weilou, Huo Weilou said warmly: "Mother, this is Ruoyou, indeed your daughter-in-law."