Even emperors have it tough, so don't be too picky about the entries.

Han Cao's eyes twitched slightly, but his expression remained unchanged:

"The high priest didn't come here to tell my fortune."

"Of course not."

The high priest sat down opposite Han Cao.

"The Empress entrusted me to come to the capital to do something earth-shattering. Prime Minister Han only needs to assist me from the sidelines. After it is done, you and I can both sleep peacefully."

"What exactly is the plan?"

The high priest did not answer immediately, but slowly took out several pieces of animal bones covered with cinnabar runes from his sleeve and arranged them in a strange circle on the table.

He extended a withered finger and gently touched the center of the talisman, whispering:

"The emperors of the Central Plains were most wary of witchcraft and sorcery."

"In your Han Chinese history books, even mere suspicion can lead to fathers killing sons and sons killing fathers."

"Anyone who comes into contact with these two words is doomed to die."

"What we are about to execute is this elaborate scheme."

The high priest chuckled sinisterly:

"First, Han Xiang spread rumors that Chen Shao had murdered his father."

"Then I will cast a spell to haunt the capital and even the palace, and then I will sacrifice a few palace maids and eunuchs to the heavens."

"If you continue to spread rumors that the emperor murdered his father to seize the throne, this will be divine punishment."

"Chancellor Han can have all the officials discuss this matter in court."

"Next... is the most crucial step."

"At this moment, Prime Minister Han should step forward to protect Chen Shao's reputation, and say that these things are pure nonsense."

"To prove his innocence, Chen Shao will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly, but no matter how hard he investigates, he will find absolutely no clues. At this point, he will need a true master who knows how to exorcise evil spirits."

"Then Han Xiang can smoothly introduce me to the emperor."

Han Cao understood.

Before the high priest could continue, he said:

"Then the high priest will point out that there is a defiled place where witchcraft is being practiced."

"Should we secretly have someone hide the items in Qi'an and Shen Qingci's residences beforehand?"

"Prime Minister Han is indeed exceptionally intelligent. That's right. No matter how much Chen Shao trusts these two, he will only believe in the existence of witchcraft. These two are speechless and doomed!"

"Especially Shen Qingci, that mouth of hers doesn't even bother to explain, it will only hasten her death."

Han Cao, however, was not as optimistic as him.

"High Priest, I must warn you, Chen Shao is a very strange man."

"I don't believe in ghosts and gods, but he seems to truly possess them. Is the High Priest confident in his abilities?"

After hearing Han Cao's words, the high priest uttered the six-word mantra:

Heh, heh heh, heh heh heh.

"Chen Shao's superstitious tricks are called magic?"

"You alchemists from the Central Plains have always been fond of grandiose achievements, boasting about summoning thunder and rain, or turning beans into soldiers, but these are nothing but illusions."

"In my eyes, of all the arts in the world that can communicate with spirits and gods, only my shamanistic religion can do so."

"If Han Xiang still doesn't believe it, then wait until the day the ghost is seen in the palace, and then we'll see."

"Han Xiang should mind his own business and prepare Chen Shao's birth date and time, as well as fragments of his hair and clothing."

"As for the rest, I will take care of it."

......

The next morning, the Yuwen residence was already in complete chaos.

They had just received news that His Majesty would get up early this morning and personally come to visit them at their residence.

Yuwen Huagu was shirtless in the backyard practicing with stone weights, swinging a 300-pound stone weight with great force.

Upon hearing the servant's announcement, his hand went limp, and the stone lock nearly crushed his own toes.

The father and son met and held an emergency meeting.

Even if the two of them racked their brains, they couldn't figure out why Chen Shao had come.

In the end, it was the father who came to the conclusion:

"Chen Shao's sudden visit must be to test the waters."

"If he knew our injuries had healed long ago, who knows what kind of trouble he might cause."

so...

The father and son immediately lay back down on the bed, their bodies wrapped in bandages.

He coughed several times in succession, practicing the feeling of weakness from a serious injury.

Soon, Chen Shao arrived at the two people's room.

Seeing the two of them in such a state, they still struggled to bow.

Chen Shao quickly waved his hand, looking distressed:

"I just came to see you all."

Yuwen Gu hurriedly said:

"Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty. But I am afraid my health is failing. I have been feeling delirious lately and I fear I will not live much longer."

Yuwen Chen immediately added:

"Your Majesty... I... I'm the same."

Chen Shao offered words of comfort:

"What are you talking about? The Great Yan Dynasty is still counting on you guys to keep it going, so don't say anything silly."

"Cousin Chen Du's injuries haven't fully healed yet? Have you finished the tonic I sent last time?"

Yuwen Chen nodded quickly:

"The medicine is excellent, but I always feel sleepy after taking it. Maybe I'm just weak."

"It's alright, just replenish what's lacking gradually."

Chen Shao glanced around the room and suddenly feigned anger.

"Hey? Where are those three hundred singing girls from the General's mansion? Bah, I mean three hundred singing girls? I'm here, aren't you going to call them out to entertain me?"

Yuwen Gu was speechless, inwardly cursing, "Your whole family must be songstresses!"

"Your Majesty, that's all just rumors spread by outsiders. This old minister is an honest and upright official, and there are only a few servants in my household. Where would I get three hundred singing girls? Bah, where would I get singing girls?"

"oh."

Chen Shao was somewhat disappointed.

He comforted the two of them for a few more minutes before standing up.

"Since both of you are seriously ill, I will not disturb you any longer."

He slowly walked outside.

"Alas, Lai Lai thought that his cousin Chen Du was exceptionally brave and wanted to send him to Hedong to serve as a high-ranking official... Never mind, I'll find someone else."

Yuwen Chendu's physique and his hostility towards him.

Chen Shao felt that the [100% Accuracy] and [Ignore Race] skills were most suitable for him.

The horse farm in Hedong is truly blessed.

Just as he was about to step out the door, he heard Yuwen Chen shout:

"Your Majesty, wait!"

When Chen Shao turned around, he saw that Yuwen Chen had already jumped off the bed at some point.

All the bandages on his body burst open.

He was showing off his ferocious muscles, and was lifting a large vat that weighed nearly 200 pounds.

Up down up down...

"Your Majesty's arrival is a great honor for me. It's as if by divine intervention that I've been cured!"

..................

(Thanks bro for the inspiration capsule from the pro!)