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

I felt good cursing this time.

Chen Shao was about to leave when he suddenly heard a weak groan coming from the bed.

Chen Yuan woke up at this moment.

He looked around in a daze, and finally his gaze fell on the old doctor.

"What...what's wrong with me?"

The old doctor hurriedly stepped forward to take Chen Yuan's pulse, and after placing his fingers on Chen Yuan's wrist for a moment, he revealed a look of ecstatic joy.

"The Emperor Emeritus's poison... has subsided!"

"Once the toxins have been eliminated, the meridians are clear, and the Qi and blood are stable."

"Your Majesty, you are recovering soon!"

Chen Yuan was startled, then slowly sat up.

Hey, I really feel refreshed and relaxed all over.

It was as if he had returned to the prime of his life.

He is well aware of his own flaws.

The Northern Mang national physician once said that if it is not treated in time, the only possible cure may be surgical removal.

One wrong move and you could become the only dragon in history without roots.

Overjoyed, he slapped the edge of the bed and habitually struck the pose he had adopted when rewarding meritorious officials in the Hall of Supreme Harmony years ago.

"Excellent! A generous reward awaits!"

The old doctor is an honest man.

He knelt down with a thud, not daring to claim credit.

"Your Majesty, this old minister dares not claim credit for the work done by Heaven. This detoxification was entirely due to the efforts of General Yuwen."

"I merely prepared some supplementary medicine; the one who truly saved lives was the Great General!"

"The General risked his life, disregarding his own safety, even developing mouth ulcers, to pull His Majesty back from the brink of death."

"This old minister is merely a medicine brewer and would never dare to accept any reward from the Emperor Emeritus."

Oh, I see.

Chen Yuan slowly turned his head and looked at his beloved general, Yuwen Huagu.

The latter was currently wearing a "victorious parade" expression.

Chen Yuan's eyes suddenly reddened.

He shakily reached out his hand and beckoned to Yuwen Huagu:

"As the saying goes, time will tell."

"Heroes are revealed in times of crisis. General, you've worked hard."

Chen Yuan's words were completely genuine; they came from the bottom of his heart.

Of course, it also carries a hint of rebelliousness, like the character for "rebellious son" in the yin-yang symbol.

Chen Shao remained expressionless, even nodding slightly, appearing obedient as if his father was right.

"The general is indeed extremely loyal."

Chen Yuan withdrew his hand, then suddenly remembered something:

"By the way, how did the General detoxify me?"

"I never imagined that the General was not only a skilled warrior, but also quite knowledgeable in medicine and pharmacology. He is truly a polymath."

The old doctor immediately recounted the whole story in detail.

To emphasize the general's hard work, they even added some embellishments.

"That's how it is for the retired emperor."

"Several times during this period, the general was exhausted, and..."

"shut up!"

Chen Yuan glanced down at it.

He looked up again and tugged at Yuwen Huagu's rugged face.

With a groan, he fainted again.

"The Emperor Emeritus, the Emperor Emeritus..."

The group was all shocked and quickly gathered around the bed.

But then Chen Yuan suddenly sat up.

Staring at Chen Shao, he pleaded:

"My son."

"I suddenly remembered that there were several of my personal maids in the palace who had served me since childhood and whom I knew very well."

"Call them over. It's enough for them to take care of me. We can't keep delaying these two important ministers of the country."

Chen Shao immediately nodded in agreement.

He then threatened the two senior officials a few more times before taking his leave.

Wait until he's gone.

Chen Yuan's face suddenly darkened.

This child seems quite good at fighting and defending cities, but he's really bad at palace intrigue and power struggles.

Shouldn't we cut off all contact with the outside world at this time?

Now, two high-ranking officials are here, and they're even clearing their way through the palace...

Tsk tsk.

Seeing that he was stunned and silent, Yuwen Gu, who was standing next to him, wanted to show his loyalty.

He immediately added with concern:

"Has Your Majesty's old ailment flared up again?"

Chen Yuan seemed to awaken from a dream.

She turned around abruptly, grabbed the blanket, and clutched it tightly to her chest.

"You...you fucking addicted?"

......

As soon as Chen Shao came out of the Prime Minister's residence, he immediately had someone summon Bai Bingbing.

He immediately mounted his horse.

"Go and capture Zhang Erhe!"

"Tonight, we'll fabricate evidence and let him go on a rampage, dragging all those censors and officials into it."

Chen Shao made up his mind to take advantage of Han Cao's distraction and worry about the retired emperor to pull out his tooth.

Without saying a word, Bai Bingbing immediately mustered a squad of Imperial Guards.

"I know of Zhang Erhe's residence. I will lead the way."

Chen Shao took the lead.

Behind them, the Imperial Guards rode with thunderous hooves, charging through the long street with imposing momentum.

The surrounding people were so frightened that they all scattered and avoided them.

...

Half an hour later, a group of people stopped in front of a brightly lit, fragrant three-story building.

Bai Bingbing reined in the horse.

I looked up at the signboard under the eaves that read "Erhe Goulan" in large characters.

A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips:

"Is this the way His Majesty led? When did Zhang Erhe's mansion move into a brothel?"

"If Your Majesty wishes to visit a brothel, you should simply say so. Why make such a fuss?"

"Your subject led over twenty fully armed brothers, following you through most of the capital, just to hear your music?"

The Imperial Guards looked at each other in bewilderment.

This guy's actions are truly unpredictable, and his intelligence is quite erratic.

Everyone thought they came to do something important, but it turns out they came to solicit prostitutes...

They said they would see blood on the way.

Bloodshed here?

Passersby around them pointed and whispered.

"I heard the Embroidered Uniform Guard has risen again, but this is going too far! They're even regulating people's visits to brothels now?"

"You don't know anything. When the imperial court is fighting a war and its finances are tight, it is inevitable that it will crack down on prostitution."

"Dude, did the Great Yan Dynasty ever ban pornography?"

Chen Shao dared to swear to God that he absolutely knew the famous Zhang Erhe's mansion.

Although the capital city has many intersections, he should be able to find it.

This only proves one thing.

That's because of his "lost" entry.

His coming to the brothel had absolutely nothing to do with Chen Shao.

It must be like this.

Well, since we're here, let's make the best of it...

He didn't want to lose face in front of his subordinates.

Without changing his expression, he pointed solemnly to the sign above his head:

"Commander Bai, you don't understand."

"I was merely trying to avoid a leak, so I used a feint."

"Your Majesty, keep your sophistry going." Bai Bingbing continued to sneer.

Why was she so devoted to Chen Shao?

It was Chen Shao's words that touched her that day.

She felt that Chen Shao had the qualities of a wise ruler.

If an emperor's mind is filled with nothing but brothels, what's the point of loyalty?

Even if they are rescued, they will only become another Chen Yuan.

Judging from this, he still wants to use public funds?

"Commander Bai, you have misunderstood me."

"Do you know what the Great Yan Dynasty lacks most right now?"

"Money." Bai Bingbing certainly had that much knowledge.

"That's right, it's about money."

"Why is it that although the capital city appears wealthy and prosperous, the imperial court struggles to come up with even a single penny?"

Why?

"Tax evasion!"