Chapter 3053 Eight years ago
The eldest prince understood what she said, but soon showed a blank expression, meaning that he could not guess the meaning.
In fact, Bai Ruozhu couldn't tell exactly what it was. She originally wanted to ask the King of the Western Regions. She had helped the King so much before, so it shouldn't be difficult to borrow something, but she didn't expect that King Duanduan died of illness.
"It's the same thing that can ward off evil spirits." Bai Ruozhu said slowly.
The eldest prince thought for a while, then shook his head and wrote in charcoal: I have never seen it before, and I really can't help you.
It was inappropriate to force anything anymore. Bai Ruozhu stood up and saluted, "Then excuse me, Your Highness, and we'll take our leave."
Jiang Yichun was full of questions at this moment. He wanted to leave quickly to ask Ruozhu, and he also bowed and said goodbye.
The eldest prince gestured to his maid to see them off.
The maid led the way and brought the two of them out. Bai Ruozhu gave her a purse. The maid accepted it generously without being surprised or happy, and bowed respectfully and thanked her.
Bai Ruozhu murmured in her heart, the eldest prince shouldn't be favored, right? It seems that his biological mother died early. No matter how much the king of the Western Region loves him, he can't compare to the prince who has the chance to inherit the throne, right?
The reason why the people around the eldest prince have such good character is either because he taught them well or because his biological mother trained them well before she was alive.
But looking at the age of the maid, she must have been very young when the eldest prince's biological mother passed away.
"Slave Yinlu, thank you Master Bai for the reward."
Yinlu's voice is very nice, clear and sweet, and it will definitely sound better if it sings.
Bai Ruozhu smiled at her and said, "I'm not familiar with the Palace Master. I suddenly encountered such a thing, and I'm still a little confused. If it's convenient for you, Yinlu, why don't you tell me more about it?"
"To be honest, your lord is the first person to see our eldest prince in the past six months. I think your lord is a good person. If you have any questions, please ask me." Yinlu looked a little frustrated.
The two of them were talking like this, and it was not good for Jiang Yichun to just stand beside him. Bai Ruozhu winked at him and said, "Chun, go and see if Nero is here. Let's talk at our daughter's house."
She said and took Yinlu's arm. People from the Western Regions were more enthusiastic and open-minded than people from the Central Plains, and they didn't have as many rules. Her action made Yinlu get closer to her.
Jiang Yichun frowned slightly. He actually didn't want to leave. Why did he think it was weird for his wife to be against the eldest prince? Does it seem like you want to get rid of him?
Just meeting his woman's firm gaze, he nodded and walked away.
"Yinlu, are you familiar with the second prince?" Bai Ruozhu asked.
A look of disdain flashed through Yinlu's eyes, "I'm not familiar with it, but he has always caused trouble for our Highness. Half a year ago, he wanted to..."
Her face was red with anger and she bit her lip angrily. Bai Ruozhu understood in an instant.
"He wants to trick you?" Bai Ruozhu lowered his voice. Although Yinlu was embarrassed, seeing how careful she was, he simply nodded.
"Fortunately, your majesty sent him to any place, otherwise I would have become one of the many concubines in his house." Yinlu pouted, "The second prince is quite capable, but he is just lustful, which your majesty doesn't like very much. .”
Bai Ruozhu remembered that the king of the Western Regions did not have many concubines. If the queen stood on the side of the temple, the two of them would be very affectionate.
"If the second prince ascends the throne, how will he treat the eldest prince?" Bai Ruozhu asked again.
"In the beginning, it will naturally show his kindness. Most of them will let His Highness continue to stay in the palace, and it will be easier to monitor, but it will be hard to say in the future." Yinlu said a little worried, wondering if what he said would cause trouble. trouble? But considering that Bai Ruozhu is not from the Western Region, and seems to want to support the eldest prince, this might also be an opportunity for them?
"Tell me about your eldest prince's condition. I am a doctor. I may be able to cure his disease. However, I need to know the cause of his disease. The more detailed the better," Bai Ruozhu said.
Yinlu's eyes widened a bit, "I heard that your majesty was cured of his poisoning by a lady from the Central Plains. Is it Lord Bai?"
"It was me, but it was only three years ago." Bai Ruozhu smiled at her.
Yinlu plopped and knelt on the ground, "Master Bai, please treat His Highness."
There are still pebbles on the ground. Doesn’t it hurt to kneel like this?
Bai Ruozhu hurriedly helped her up, "I am a doctor. It is my duty to treat illnesses and save people. I will definitely help if I can."
"Okay, okay." The corners of Yinlu's excited eyes were a little moist. She wiped the corners of her eyes and spoke slowly.
It turned out that the eldest prince had a serious illness eight years ago and had a high fever. After that, he forgot many things and could no longer speak.
His biological mother died of illness eight years ago. He fainted due to excessive sadness and almost followed his biological mother.
"Everyone said that His Highness became seriously ill because he was too sad, but my mother said that His Highness was harmed by someone!" Yinlu gritted his teeth, "My mother was His Highness's wet nurse. At that time, she kept watch and saw A dark shadow flashed past, but no one could be caught. The next day, His Highness fell ill with a high fever, and the imperial doctors were helpless."
The secret of the palace is to eliminate the opponent and take action as soon as possible, but it is too vicious to do such a cruel thing to a child who has just lost his mother.
"Did your mother talk to His Majesty?" Bai Ruozhu asked.
Yinlu shook his head, "My mother said that there is no way to say anything without evidence. Your Highness is already like this. We must be careful at all times."
She bit her lip, and her cherry-colored lips were bitten a bit white.
"I was young and ignorant. After half a year, His Highness gradually got better. I found an opportunity to tell His Majesty who came to visit that my mother would soon..."
Yinlu couldn't help crying and covered her face with her hands, "It's all my fault for being too impulsive. They could keep His Highness's fever so high that he almost lost his life. How could they not be able to deal with my mother?"
"What disease does your mother have?" Bai Ruozhu's eyes became darker. Someone was using poison!
"The doctor said it was smallpox and he had to be sent out of the palace. He left not long after." Yinlu cried so hard that he couldn't stop crying.
Bai Ruozhu patted her back gently. At first, she only got close to this maid to find out about the eldest prince, but now she really felt sorry for this little girl.
It's just that there is more than one poison similar to smallpox, so nothing can be found based on this bit of information.
"Do you still have the things your mother used before she was alive?" Bai Ruozhu asked.
"Yes, sir, can you find anything?" Yinlu asked excitedly, not caring about crying.
Bai Ruozhu was afraid that her joy would be in vain, so she hurriedly said: "It's better now, but there may not be anything left. Let's take a look first."
"Okay, I'll take you there." Yinlu said, guiding Bai Ruozhu the way towards her residence.
Bai Ruozhu asked about the eldest prince again, "He lost his memory after a serious illness? Isn't there any strange behavior?"
"Well, he didn't know who he was, couldn't remember anything from the past, and couldn't speak. He was very anxious at that time, so my mother asked His Highness to write down what he wanted to say, but she couldn't even read some of the words he wrote. Very understanding." Yinlu replied.
