The Emperor's Heart Medicine

The melodious sound of the piano came into his ears. Duanmu Chen slowed down his pace and listened carefully. He felt that it was a long-lasting song that he had never heard before.

"It turns out that Su Liang can play the piano! And he plays so well." Duanmu Chen smiled and sighed.

However, when he passed through the green trees and the open green lake appeared in his sight, he also saw the real player. It was not Su Liang, but Gu Ling.

Sure enough... he guessed wrong, but it still gave Duanmu Chen a feeling that it was right. He once thought that Su Liang was a versatile person, but later he found that Gu Ling was even more so.

This was the prenatal education session. At the same time, Gu Ling was also learning the famous songs of his previous life that Su Liang had not forgotten in his memory. And his piano skills were extremely superb, and he learned them from his mother Situ Ning since he was a child.

"You two are so elegant." Duanmu Chen waved his hand, indicating that Chang'an didn't need to follow him anymore, and walked towards the pavilion by the lake alone.

Su Liang looked over when he heard the voice, but he didn't mean to stand up and salute. Today, Duanmu Chen was dressed like when he was the county magistrate in Bei'an County.

After the song ended, Gu Ling left the piano table, sat back next to Su Liang, and peeled an orange for her. Her slender fingers peeled the golden orange peel completely, and then picked off the white filaments on the orange petals, and then separated them into petals, and placed them in a staggered manner on the white porcelain plate in front of Su Liang, forming the shape of a flower.

When the orange flower was finished, Duanmu Chen just entered the pavilion, and saw this, his mouth twitched slightly, "Gu Ling, if you are so idle, I will find you something to do?"

Gu Ling ignored him, took out a knife, and began to carve the orange peel...

Duanmu Chen coughed lightly to cover up his embarrassment, "The Lin family's tangerines are really good."

"How did the emperor have time to come to see us?" Su Liang chuckled.

Duanmu Chen sat down without being invited. He took an orange from the fruit plate and peeled it himself, "Come and see my godson." As soon as he finished speaking, he thought that Su Liang was already five or six months pregnant, and the gender of the fetus should be determined, so he asked quickly, "Is it a son?"

Su Liang shook her head, "No."

Duanmu Chen smiled, "Daughter? That's even better."

Su Liang suspected that Duanmu Chen must be planning to get married in the future, so it's better not to say it, otherwise Gu Ling will want to beat him...

"I have to prepare some beautiful gifts for my goddaughter." Duanmu Chen knew the temperament of this couple, so he naturally wouldn't say what he really thought.

Su Liang nodded, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Actually, there is another reason why I came today." Duanmu Chen's expression became serious.

Su Liang was thinking that it was time to talk about business, but Duanmu Chen said, "I want to eat braised pork buns, any of you can make it."

"No." Gu Ling shook his head.

Duanmu Chen:...Why is he not surprised at all?

"Well... I rarely leave the palace. Today I am a guest. It's not too much to stay for a meal, right?" Duanmu Chen's smile deepened.

"Five hundred..." Gu Ling said, paused, and continued, "Ten thousand taels."

Duanmu Chen was speechless, but he didn't say anything to Gu Ling. He said, "Baby, look at your father, he is really stingy."

Su Liang couldn't help laughing. Gu Ling frowned slightly, put the small basket of orange peels in front of Su Liang, and then said to Duanmu Chen, "Let's have vegetarian buns today."

Duanmu Chen smiled happily. He seemed to have discovered Gu Ling's weakness. It was interesting. Meat buns and vegetarian buns are all buns. He has begun to look forward to it, thanks to his goddaughter.

When Duanmu Chen said that he wanted to talk to Su Liang alone, Gu Ling didn't object. He got up with the teapot to add water.

...

"Is the emperor worried?" Su Liang put a slice of orange into his mouth, and the sweet juice flowed on his teeth and cheeks.

Duanmu Chen sighed slightly, "I guess so. I told Concubine Liang about the succession of the throne of Liang Kingdom and the bounty last night."

Su Liang raised an eyebrow. If Duanmu Chen didn't say it, Situ Yao would know it sooner or later. But Duanmu Chen took the initiative to tell her, just to test her reaction, or did he not want to lie to her?

These two situations are of different natures. But perhaps, both at the same time.

Su Liang asked Duanmu Chen how Situ Yao reacted after hearing it. The point is not that Situ Xie became the emperor, because this is a "good thing" and there is no problem. And Duanmu Chen's bounty order for Situ Jing's head is a trouble. The above is all for Situ Yao.

"She..." Duanmu Chen frowned as he spoke.

Su Liang had already guessed what was going on.

After listening to what Duanmu Chen said, Su Liang was not surprised by Situ Yao's performance. What really surprised her was that Duanmu Chen seemed to be attracted to Situ Yao. Otherwise, based on the requirements he had said in person for women, there was no need to care about these, let alone worry about them. Because Situ Yao wanted to protect Situ Jing, it was definitely not the same as her being restless. She was in the deep palace and could only think about it, but could not do anything.

"What does the emperor want her to do?" Su Liang asked.

Duanmu Chen sighed, "I hope she will think more about herself and stop thinking about those people in Liang Country."

Su Liang looked indifferent, "Those are her father, brother and relatives. The emperor just said that Concubine Liang is not as smart as Concubine Yan, but this point is not entirely true. Both of them can be said to be princesses from foreign countries, but before Concubine Liang married, she was not a princess, but a princess. She did not grow up in the palace, and she was the only granddaughter of Situ Xie, and was spoiled by the whole family. Concubine Yan was not the same. Their attitudes towards their natal families depend on their past experiences, and their experiences are very different."

Although they are both from the royal family, one is a princess who is loved and no one fights with her, and the other is a princess with many sisters in the intrigue-filled royal family.

Ji Yueyan has no feelings for the Yan Kingdom royal family and wants to leave, definitely not just because of Bai Yang. In fact, she likes "ordinary guard" Bai Yang, which is a manifestation of her deep desire to break away from the royal family.

Duanmu Chen fell into deep thought after listening to Su Liang's words. After a while, he spoke again, "Do you think I am too harsh on Concubine Liang?"

Su Liang coughed lightly, "That's not what I meant. I just want to express my opinion on the emperor's comparison of the two concubines."

As soon as Su Liang finished speaking, Duanmu Chen spoke again, "I am indeed harsh on her. There is no way, it's also your fault. You are too smart, and when I look at other women, I always think they are stupid."

Su Liang: ...

Duanmu Chen's eyebrows relaxed, "Wait until I return to the palace, and then talk to Concubine Liang? I should give her a chance, a chance to talk openly."

Su Liang found that Duanmu Chen really liked Situ Yao, otherwise he would not come to talk to her today. Su Liang just expressed an objective opinion, and Duanmu Chen seemed to be waiting for this, and he untied his knot.

Gu Ling came back with a teapot and a plate of exquisite snacks.

"Did you make it?" Duanmu Chen said as he took a piece and nodded after tasting it, "Not bad."

It was not made by Gu Ling, but Nangong Qian had just made it and asked Qiuyue to deliver it.

After Gu Ling sat down, Su Liang talked about what happened just now and asked for his opinion.

Duanmu Chen did not feel embarrassed, "That's your cousin. What kind of person do you think she is?"

Gu Ling shook his head, "I don't know."

Duanmu Chen held his forehead. But it's good, Gu Ling never speaks nonsense about uncertain things, which at least shows that Situ Yao has not done anything bad.

"Do you want to see her heart clearly?" Gu Ling suddenly asked Duanmu Chen.

Duanmu Chen nodded, "I guess so."

"There is a way." Gu Ling said.

Duanmu Chen expressed curiosity. Is Gu Ling going to help him? It's really rare.

"Su Xiaoliang made a strange poison." Gu Ling's expression was indifferent.

Su Liang: ... She made many kinds of poison, but I can't remember which one can make people see clearly? Gu Ling intuitively made up a story.

"After taking that kind of poison, people can only tell the truth. Once they tell a lie, the poison will take effect within three breaths, and the whole body will tremble. After the poison takes effect twice, they will die. The effect of the medicine lasts for half an hour." Gu Ling said.

Duanmu Chen was stunned and looked at Su Liang, "Is it true? There is such a strange medicine?"

Su Liang kept smiling, "When people lie, there is a special reaction inside the body, although it may not be visible from the outside."

"Have you tried it? Are you sure it works?" Duanmu Chen asked. Obviously he was interested in it.

Gu Ling shook his head, "It's useless. We never lie to each other."

Duanmu Chen snorted, "There's no need to say such things. What's the name of the medicine? Give me one."

Gu Ling stretched his hand into his arms, Duanmu Chen waited, but saw him come out empty-handed again, and made a gesture of putting something in front of him.

Duanmu Chen wondered if he was dazzled, he didn't see anything!

"Where's the medicine? Are you kidding me?" Duanmu Chen frowned.

Gu Ling's face was calm, "This medicine is called the Emperor's Heart Medicine."

Duanmu Chen looked strange, "Where's the medicine?"

Su Liang heard the name and knew what Gu Ling was doing. Last night, Gu Ling told a story to the baby in her belly, and it was the "Emperor's New Clothes" that Su Liang had talked about before.

The Emperor's Heart Medicine... can't be seen or touched, but it inexplicably fits the current situation.

Su Liang thinks her great god is so talented!

Duanmu Chen also realized that the medicine Gu Ling said did not exist at all, and he could not help but feel a little annoyed, "Are you fooling me?"

Gu Ling shook his head, "Your Majesty, go back to the palace and give this medicine to Concubine Liang, and then tell her to tell the truth, otherwise she will die. She will tell it."

Su Liang's smile deepened. The so-called heart medicine is like this, and there is really the emperor's deterrence in it, which is wonderful.

Duanmu Chen was stunned, and then his eyes condensed, "Heart medicine... very good."

This "medicine" is taken from Su Liang, so it will be 90% credible. If you have a clear conscience, you are naturally not afraid to tell the truth. In an occasion where lying will be poisoned to death, telling the truth can live, but will only be despised, there is no room for lies.

So, Duanmu Chen reached out and pretended to pick up the "medicine bottle" that Gu Ling had just placed in front of him, and stuffed it into his arms.

Su Liang:... Not necessary. In terms of non-material performance, her great god is more natural and beautiful.

...

Gu Ling went to cook, and Duanmu Chen had no intention of returning to the palace to interrogate Situ Yao in advance. He changed the subject and asked Su Liang what the name of the song he heard when he came was, and whether it was composed by Gu Ling.

Su Liang made up a name casually. Because she only remembered part of the melody of the song, she really didn't know the name.

"I didn't expect his piano skills to be so superb. Is there anything he can't do?" Duanmu Chen asked.

Su Liang thought about it seriously, stroked her bulging belly, and smiled slightly, "He can't have children."

Duanmu Chen:... Makes sense, but it's really speechless.

But then again, Duanmu Chen is really relaxed in front of Su Liang and Gu Ling. Especially as time goes by, when he finds that the strength of this couple always gives him more surprises, he trusts them more that they are really not interested in power. Otherwise, they would have had the opportunity to get the throne long ago, and it would be easy to get rid of him, and there is no need to support him.

This kind of ease and ease is different from what it is in front of Situ Yao. He felt that he was very happy when he was with Situ Yao, but compared to other women in the harem, there was also beauty and desire, and it was an intimate relationship. But so far, he still can't build trust in Situ Yao, which makes the so-called "relaxation and joy" have no foundation at all. It is just a temporary joy that can be shaken and shattered too easily.

To say that Duanmu Chen was attracted to Situ Yao at the moment, he admitted it. But when it comes to how deep the feelings are, he will never admit it. He came to talk to Su Liang because he had such a friend who could speak his mind without any scruples, so he came here. And when he accepted the "heart medicine" given by Gu Ling, it was actually a sign of being tired of suspicion.

Duanmu Chen changed from prince to prince, and from prince to emperor, he was not more cold and suspicious like other emperors. Perhaps even he didn't realize that he had actually become much simpler than before, especially in his personal life.

Chatting with Su Liang is often speechless and very happy. Duanmu Chen simply asked Su Liang how he should treat Xing Yuyan.

"If the emperor needs her to take the position of queen, it is actually simple to not let her make trouble. Sometimes she is in the mood and can be coaxed a little." Su Liang smiled, "However, in the future, she should be less involved in the upbringing of the children."

Duanmu Chen held his forehead and said, "It makes sense."

"Actually, I thought you would hate Ji Yueyan." Duanmu Chen mentioned Concubine Yan again, "She and Bai Yang had plans and uses for you, didn't they?"

Su Liang nodded, "Yes. But sometimes when looking at people, no one is perfect in terms of their deeds but their heart. No matter what their plans are, they haven't reached that point yet, and the so-called calculation and use are not harmful to me. . Lonicera’s face is worth giving the pair of fateful couples another chance. After all, Lonicera only has one younger brother. It’s even more useless for me to worry about him for so many years and to see him go to a dead end.”

Duanmu Chen suddenly discovered that Su Liang was like him in some aspects. When dealing with many things, he would first calculate the pros and cons before considering what to do. But the difference is that Su Liang's behavior is a little more humane than him, and Duanmu Chen has long discovered that Gu Ling, who seems cold and cold, actually acts very humanely.

"I know why you have more and more friends." Duanmu Chen sighed, "Including me."

"Why?" Su Liang asked with a smile.

Duanmu Chen heard the footsteps and looked at Gu Ling, who was walking over with a tray. There were hot white and plump buns on the tray.

Duanmu Chen said seriously, "Because your buns are the most delicious."

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