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Chapter 318 The Empress's True Form! She Personally Arrives at Lonely Peak Mountain!

The Empress was furious!
In just six months, how many benefits did Su Mo bring to Da Wu?

Divine crossbow, eight-ox crossbow, refined salt, military strategy, the Edict of Grace, Tao Te Ching... so many that even the Empress couldn't remember them all!

Don’t say anything else.

The value of a single sweet potato is immeasurable!

It is no exaggeration to say that sweet potatoes carry the legacy of the Great Wu Dynasty for generations to come and are the destiny of the Great Wu nation!

He had just become Su Mo's imperial tutor, and yesterday he had even said that Su Mo was being too cautious.

Someone is going to assassinate Su Mo today?
This is practically rubbing the face of the Empress and the Great Wu Dynasty into the ground!

The Empress's face seemed to be covered with a thick layer of frost!
The temperature inside the Ziwei Palace is steadily decreasing.

All the palace maids and eunuchs were silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to make a sound!

The official in charge of the censor's side on the Empress's side had his cheeks completely frozen and bloodless!
After a long time.

The Empress gave a heavy, cold snort: "Call him Lu Su! Nangong Sheyue! Gou Nu!"

"Get out here and see me!"

After a while.

The three top leaders of the Great Wu's highest intelligence agency have all arrived at the Ziwei Hall!
Upon seeing the Empress's undisguised rage, Lu Su, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, felt a sudden chill run down his spine!
What exactly happened to make the Empress so angry?
He subconsciously looked towards Nangong Sheyue and Gou Nu.

However, the two commanders of the Fengming Division, who rarely met, especially the most mysterious Right Commander Gou Nu, both had expressionless faces, revealing nothing about them.

The Empress's face was dark and her cold, lightning-like gaze swept over the three people kneeling below the steps. Finally, she squeezed out a single word through gritted teeth: "Speak!"

"What exactly happened?!"

Leng Liuxi did not lie to Su Mo.

She did not have anyone "monitor" the situation at Lone Peak Mountain.

But that doesn't mean there's no one in Fengming Division on Gufeng Mountain.

It's just that the people from Fengming Division didn't monitor or report on the situation at Gufeng Mountain!

The key word is "surveillance"!
Now that such a major event has occurred, with Su Mo being assassinated and injured, how could the personnel of the Phoenix Cry Division of Lonely Peak Mountain not immediately pass the news to Nangong Sheyue!

Upon hearing the Empress's question, Nangong Sheyue immediately replied in a deep voice, "Your Majesty!"

"When Lord Su was distributing New Year's goods to the villagers at Lonely Peak Mountain, two assassins at the Martial Grandmaster level suddenly attacked him..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Su gasped sharply.

My back was instantly soaked with cold sweat!
He finally understood why the Empress was so angry and ordered the three of them to get out of the Ziwei Palace immediately!

Lu Su was well aware of Su Mo's importance in the Empress's heart.

Who has the audacity to assassinate the Emperor's tutor? To assassinate the Empress's most favored minister?

Could it be the Wang family?
Just as Lu Su was thinking to himself, "How dare they attack Su Mo like that?", Nangong Sheyue added, "Lord Su was caught off guard and was wounded in the waist by a dagger coated with the Yellow Spring Poison!"

"Another mysterious Golden Core cultivator is lurking in the distance, intending to harm Lord Su."

"Just then, Ip Man Shan was heading to Lonely Peak Mountain when he was stopped by Ip Man Shan, and then fled!"

Lu Su's expression changed again upon hearing this.

Guide to the Underworld!
This is a terrifying toxin that even a Golden Core cultivator cannot withstand; it is extremely rare.

Those who are poisoned, even those with profound spiritual cultivation, will lose all their magical powers and become useless.

Those with lower cultivation levels will inevitably have all their essence and blood exhausted, eventually turning into withered bones and dying a gruesome death!

The most terrifying thing is.

It is said that there is no cure for the Yellow Springs Technique; one can only rely on magic to tough it out!
The fact that they can use the Yellow Springs Guide to carry out assassinations means they are no ordinary forces!

Nangong Sheyue glanced at the Empress cautiously, then said, "Lin Moyin has summoned her master Xiao Lizhuang to go to Gufeng Mountain, presumably to find a way to treat Lord Su's Yellow Spring Poison."

The Empress's face suddenly darkened, and she slapped her hand.

The incredibly hard sandalwood dragon table in front of him turned into dust without a sound!
"A bunch of losers!"

Her icy gaze was fixed on Nangong Sheyue and the other two, her voice chilling to the bone!
"Investigate this immediately!"

"I want to see results within three days, or you will all come to me with your heads!"

"I don't care who is involved in this matter, but find everyone connected to it, without exception! Even the cabinet ministers are no exception!"

Lu Su was startled again!
The fact that cases don't reach the cabinet is an unspoken rule!
This was also an unspoken secret between the Empress and the Grand Secretaries.

It is the key to maintaining a delicate balance between the power of the monarch and the power of the ministers.

It was also one of the Empress's methods of checking and balancing the immense power of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Phoenix Cry Division.

Unexpectedly, the Empress has made an exception this time and granted the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Phoenix Cry Division the power to investigate the six ministers of the Cabinet!

It's clear that the Empress was truly furious this time!
The attempt to assassinate Su Mo has completely crossed the Empress's bottom line!
While Lu Su was shocked, he couldn't help but feel suspicious.

Does His Majesty also believe that this matter is related to the royal family?

Otherwise, why specifically point out the cabinet ministers who can be investigated?
Don't forget, Wang Hao of the Wang family is a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, and second only to Xiao Yuan as the Second Assistant Minister!

If this matter is indeed related to the Wang family, then the problem is serious.

Since the Empress ascended the throne... no, for a full thirteen years, during Emperor Taizong's reign, the power structure of the cabinet had been incredibly stable.

The only change over the years.

Only Ip Man-shan's position was replaced by Yuen Hing-tao.

However, the Imperial Observatory was a special case and basically did not participate in any major court affairs.

In this respect, the cabinet's power structure has remained unchanged for thirteen years.

If Wang Hao were to be captured by the Empress, the resulting chain reaction would likely far exceed everyone's expectations.

The power structure of the imperial court is undoubtedly about to undergo a new round of reshuffling.

A reshuffle means bloodshed!
Of course, for Lu Su, the more chaotic the court was, the better.

If the imperial court is harmonious, there will be no room for the Embroidered Uniform Guard to exert its influence!

Whether he, the former head of the Embroidered Uniform Guard during the reign of the late emperor, can gain the trust of the empress dowager will likely depend on this moment!
The three intelligence chiefs all solemnly accepted their orders and withdrew!
However, when the three reached the gate of the Ziwei Palace, the Empress coldly said, "Nangong Sheyue, stay here!"

Nangong Sheyue immediately stopped.

As Lu Su walked out of the Ziwei Palace, he vaguely heard a sentence: "You will come with me to Lonely Peak Mountain!"

Lu Su...

Su Mo was assassinated. Who can guarantee that Su Mo was the real target?
Before thoroughly eliminating any potential hazards, why did the Empress go to Lonely Peak Mountain immediately?
Aren't you afraid that the assassin's real target is yourself?

His Majesty's favor and high regard for Su Mo.

It has come to the point where there is no attempt to hide it anymore!
If those remnants of the previous dynasty and enemies of the empire find out, there's no guarantee they won't try to manipulate Su Mo!
However, with the Empress in high spirits, Lu Su naturally dared not say anything more.

Anyone who tries to persuade me now is doomed!

100%!

Forget it.

The less trouble, the better.

Advising His Majesty to stay away from treacherous officials is the duty of court officials; it's none of my business!
I am the emperor's lackey, so I should just obediently follow the empress's orders.

Yes, currying favor with the Empress's favorite ministers is the proper attitude of a lackey!

Before Su Mo loses the Empress's favor, he absolutely must not be offended!

Leaving the Ziwei Palace, Lu Su frowned as he looked at Gou Nu, who was covered by a black veil, revealing only her eyes and forehead, but whose expression was clearly blank.

"Commander Gou, shall we find a place to talk?"

Gou Nu remained silent for a moment, then slowly uttered a single word: "Good!"

This matter is of utmost importance.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Phoenix Cry Division should cooperate closely and share intelligence to make more accurate judgments and determine where to start with this case!

……

Upon receiving Lin Moyin's message, Xiao Lizhuang quickly arrived at Lonely Peak Mountain.

She had originally planned to lead her disciples back to Liqin Island after the New Year.

Su Mo looked at Xiao Lizhuang, who was treating the Niu brothers' injuries with a serious expression.

He truly deserves to be called a medical master, a divine physician even the imperial physicians envied.

The treatment of the Niu brothers' injuries was remarkably fast and effective.

After only a few needle pricks on the five Niu brothers, and applying a transparent ointment to their wounds, the wounds quickly scabbed over, and the five brothers, with their complexions becoming much rosier, fell into a deep sleep.

Of course, the key was also that Su Mo handled things well in the early stages.

The five brothers of the Niu family were disinfected with alcohol, and the female weaver also stitched up the abdominal wound of the fifth brother.

Ye Wenshan even gave them a small Heaven-Mending Pill to preserve their lives. Lin Moyin and Ning Xiaoxiao both held Xiao Lizhuang in extreme awe.

Before, Su Mo's impression of Xiao Lizhuang was that she was an unreasonable and eccentric person.

I later learned that this was not the case.

In Su Mo's eyes, someone like Xiao Lizhuang was actually easier to get along with.

Because Xiao Lizhuang is a person who is extremely particular about rules and regulations, and who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment.

Su Mo happened to be the same way.

We are kindred spirits!
Su Mo watched Xiao Lizhuang perform her actions quietly!
After Xiao Lizhuang finished treating the Niu brothers' injuries and washed her hands with warm water, Su Mo asked, "Palace Master Xiao, how are they?"

Xiao Lizhuang looked at Su Mo with a hint of helplessness.

These are just superficial injuries. Only Niu Wu's injuries are a bit more serious. Anyone with a little medical knowledge can handle them.

Su Mo actually made her take action herself, leaving Xiao Lizhuang speechless.

He himself is clearly a skilled physician!
This is a minor injury; I can handle it myself!
Was he deliberately hiding it?
However, Su Nu Palace still owed Su Mo a favor.

Xiao Lizhuang didn't know what to say.

In addition, Su Mo's method of suturing the wound was a real eye-opener for her!
This was the first time she had ever seen a wound treated like this, with flesh and skin stitched together like cloth—it was unheard of!

Did they also insert a rice straw to draw away the bad blood?

Aren't you afraid that the blood and pus inside will become infected and cause serious illness?

By the way, he has the means to exorcise evil spirits!

Furthermore, Su Mo used strong liquor to wipe their wounds, saying it could prevent their wounds from attracting evil spirits.

Xiao Lizhuang was equally intrigued.

This renowned physician, she actually didn't understand the reasoning behind this.

However, now is not the time to discuss medical knowledge with Su Mo.

Xiao Lizhuang nodded slightly: "They were only injured by sword energy."

"I have already removed the sword energy from his body. As long as we prevent evil spirits from entering his body, he will be fine once the wound heals."

She paused, then added, "Lord Su is an expert in exorcising evil spirits, a skill that even I am ashamed of, and is absolutely foolproof."

Upon hearing this, Lin Moyin and the others were not particularly surprised.

After all, they all knew that Su Mo had dug up the bodies buried in the ground and brought them back to life.

But Ip Man Shan was surprised.

He had heard of Xiao Lizhuang.

The Palace Mistress of Su Nu's medical skills are so superb that she is quite famous throughout the cultivation world.

She admitted that her medical skills were inferior to those of Su Mo.

"What?" Ye Wenshan couldn't help but stare wide-eyed at Su Mo. "You kid, you're also skilled in medicine?"

After rescuing Su Mo, he originally intended to leave.

On a whim, he came to Lonely Peak Mountain, intending to learn about astrology from Su Mo.

Who knew this would happen?

To be honest, Ip Man Shan really didn't want to get involved.

The older the official was, the more he understood this principle.

This young man's identity is quite subtle, and he has become an invisible force in the power struggle between the Empress and the powerful clans.

This assassination attempt may very well have been orchestrated by powerful clans.

The ability to launch an assassination using such methods is something that ordinary forces could not accomplish.

Unfortunately, by the time he intervened and blocked the Golden Core assassin, he had already become involved.

Even if you're going to leave, you should at least find out the reasons so you can take appropriate action and avoid getting caught up in this mess without realizing it.

Upon hearing Ye Wenshan's question, Su Mo smiled wryly and said, "Palace Master Xiao was just being modest."

"This junior knows nothing about medicine. It's just an ancestral prescription that can dispel evil spirits and toxins."

Before Ye Wenshan could speak, Xiao Lizhuang looked at Su Mo with utmost seriousness: "Lord Su, you are mistaken!"

"Your medical skills are truly superb, sir!"

"Not to mention Lord Su's secret medicine, which can cure tuberculosis, this method of suturing wounds and the use of strong liquor to prevent evil spirits are things I have never heard of before!"

At this moment, not only Ip Man-shan was shocked.

Lin Moyin and the others were also taken aback.

"This kid can even cure tuberculosis?"

Ye Wenshan looked at Xiao Lizhuang in surprise.

Xiao Lizhuang nodded: "This junior would never dare to deceive senior."

"The younger sister of Minister Chi, a senior official in the Ministry of Personnel, had suffered from tuberculosis for many years and was not expected to live more than three months. It was only thanks to Minister Su's secret medicine that she was cured."

Ip Man-shan was a powerful Taoist master of the same era as An Wu, and was two or three hundred years old.

In his presence, even the old maid Xiao Lizhuang had to address herself as a junior!
Ye Wenshan looked at Su Mo speechlessly.

He simply couldn't understand how an eighteen-year-old boy could have so much knowledge!
Their business acumen utterly defeated the Wang family.

Astrology... cough cough, it's almost the same as my own.

Now, his medical skills are even more impressive than Xiao Lizhuang's!

Could he be the reincarnation of a terrestrial deity?
Thinking of this, Ye Wenshan snorted: "No wonder you, kid, are not flustered at all despite being hit by the Yellow Springs Guidance."

"Could it be that you can even remove the poison of the Yellow Springs?"

The Yellow Springs Guide is a top-tier trump card for dealing with Taoist sorcerers.

If poison is applied to arrows or weapons, even a Golden Core cultivator could be affected!

Fortunately, the Yellow Springs Guide is extremely rare.

Otherwise, the number of Golden Core cultivators in the world would be reduced by half!
Upon hearing this, Xiao Lizhuang's expression changed drastically, and she exclaimed in shock, "What?"

"You've been poisoned by the Yellow Springs Guide?"

Su Mo nodded and honestly replied, "Yes!"

"I was ambushed by an assassin earlier and accidentally cut my waist, but it should be nothing serious."

He wasn't exaggerating.

The Yellow Springs Guide was quite powerful at first.

It takes a great deal of incense and prayer energy to suppress it.

However, it has withered quite a bit now.

In addition, after being attacked, he still had his guards continue to distribute New Year's goods, and the villagers' and hired laborers' incense offerings were even stronger than before.

The vajra pestle has balanced its costs!

It is estimated that in another three to five days, the Yellow Springs will be completely suppressed.

As soon as Su Mo finished speaking, Xiao Lizhuang suddenly reached out and grabbed him.

So fast was that Su Mo, a sorcerer and martial arts master at the Divine Realm, had no time to react before Xiao Lizhuang grabbed his wrist tightly!
Xiao Lizhuang's expression was extremely solemn, a stark contrast to her youthful face.

He placed two fingers on Su Mo's pulse point, his brows furrowed as he listened to her pulse.

The next second, his expression suddenly turned astonished, and he looked up at Su Mo in shock.

"you……"

She uttered only one word when a majestic voice suddenly came from outside the door: "A villain has dared to assassinate my teacher! I am furious upon hearing this!"

"Is Su Qing alright?"

Xiao Lizhuang looked at the doorway in astonishment.

Suddenly, a woman dressed in a robe with five-clawed golden dragons and wearing a crown with nine dragons and nine phoenixes, exuding unparalleled majesty, slowly walked into the hall!
Behind the woman was a tall, aloof female commander dressed in a tiger-patterned robe bestowed by the emperor, a rank of third grade!
Following them were several solemn-looking imperial physicians dressed in the official robes of the Imperial Medical Academy!

Xiao Lizhuang was dumbfounded!
I almost thought I was seeing things!

Has the supreme empress of the Great Wu Empire come to Lone Peak Mountain?

Because a commander of the Imperial Guard was assassinated, he personally went to Lonely Peak Mountain and brought several imperial physicians with him.

What is the relationship between Su Mo and the Empress?
Even the six cabinet ministers probably don't receive this treatment!

Even Ye Wenshan, a veteran of three dynasties, looked at the Empress with utter astonishment! Then, he looked at Su Mo, who seemed completely bewildered!

(End of this chapter)