#83Devil, oh devil!
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Chapter 83 Devil, Oh Devil!
Shen Yulou's meaning was clear.
After all, only a few hours had passed since the Autumn Banquet, and Eunuch Chen's sarcastic remarks about Shen Yulou at the banquet were still vivid in memory.
Using his excellent sense of taste, he claimed that Shen Yulou's dishes were not suitable for the Imperial Heirs to eat, and even intended to strip Shen Yulou of his right to prepare meals for the Imperial Heirs.
Now that Shen Yulou said this, although he didn't name names, the implication was already very obvious.
The only person who fit the description was Eunuch Chen.
He Shun said, "Eunuch Chen, your chance to earn merit has come. It is your good fortune to share the Emperor's worries."
Eunuch Chen knelt down with a thud, "Your Majesty, Shen Yulou is spouting nonsense! He is just trying to get revenge on this Servant! This old Servant has never heard of such a method of treating illness!"
Emperor Ren's expression grew slightly cold, "You are unwilling?"
Eunuch Chen quickly said, "If it can cure Your Majesty's illness, this old Servant is willing a thousand times over, but Shen Yulou is just talking nonsense, he is only trying to get revenge on this Servant..."
Shen Yulou said, "Eunuch Chen, why do you say that? I am also trying to cure His Majesty's illness. As long as you follow my method, I will certainly be able to concoct a prescription for His Majesty. If it cannot be cured, I am willing to bear the crime of deceiving the Emperor!"
With these words, Shen Yulou had made a military pledge.
He Shun looked coldly at Eunuch Chen and said.
"Eunuch Chen, Lord Shen has said so, he naturally has confidence. Are you unwilling?"
Eunuch Chen glanced at Emperor Ren, whose chilling gaze made his heart skip a beat.
If he refused today, his head would probably be moving homes.
"This Servant... this Servant is willing!"
He Shun then nodded with satisfaction, "Someone, fetch His Majesty's night soil!"
The scene that followed is best not described in too much detail.
It was unsuitable for children, unsuitable for adults, and unsuitable for the elderly.
Eunuch Chen gagged several times, and everyone else couldn't bear to watch.
Meanwhile, Shen Yulou calmly discussed with him.
"Eunuch Chen, how does it feel?"
"Very bitter."
"And the sourness? The main thing is to taste the ratio of sourness and bitterness. Eunuch Chen, please taste again."
"The sourness is a little less than the bitterness!"
"What about the astringency? Bitterness and astringency should be considered together. Eunuch Chen, please taste again."
"Eunuch Chen, continue tasting..."
It wasn't until Emperor Ren could no longer bear to watch that he spoke.
"Shen Yulou, that's enough. I can't hold on much longer!"
Shen Yulou said, "Your subject obeys the decree! I will go prepare now. Please wait a moment, Your Majesty!"
Shen Yulou returned to the Imperial Heirs Residence kitchen, stir-fried a bowl of noodles, and stir-fried two egg yolks.
He then mixed them together and took them to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Eunuch Chen had long since gone outside to vomit until he was dry heaving. It was said that he had to be carried away.
Shen Yulou presented the bowl of slightly golden-yellow mixed powder of flour and egg yolk to Emperor Ren.
"Your Majesty, drink this, and the effects will be immediate!"
Emperor Ren eagerly drank it down.
Whether it was a psychological effect or not, after drinking it with hot water, he felt much more comfortable in his stomach.
"Your Majesty, please take a nap. After you wake up, you will no longer have diarrhea."
"Good, all my beloved subjects may withdraw."
Everyone withdrew from the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
At this moment, everyone's gazes towards Shen Yulou became strange.
This person was too ruthless. With such methods, who would dare to provoke him in the future?
In some respects, Shen Yulou's methods were on par with the State Preceptor's.
If the State Preceptor wanted to harm someone, he could also find a reason.
However, his reason depended on whether Emperor Ren believed it. If he believed it, it was true; if not, it was false.
But with Shen Yulou's methods, Emperor Ren had to believe it, whether he wanted to or not.
After everyone dispersed, Li Hui walked with Shen Yulou alone.
"Lord Shen, what did you give His Majesty to eat?"
"Stir-fried noodles, the same as what your esteemed son eats. I added some egg yolk to it."
"Are there any specific ratios for the egg yolk and noodles?"
"No requirements, just casual."
Li Hui's mouth twitched. It was indeed as he had guessed.
Shen Yulou already knew this trick could cure His Majesty; he had deliberately made Eunuch Chen eat feces just now!
A devil, he was simply a devil!
Never offend Shen Yulou in the future, otherwise, you wouldn't even know how you died!
...
After Emperor Ren had a nap, he woke up and drank a cup of hot tea, feeling much more comfortable in his stomach.
"Your Majesty, are you feeling better? Should we ask Shen Yulou to come and check again?"
Emperor Ren shook his head, "Much better. I don't know what Shen Yulou gave me to eat."
"Your Majesty, this old Servant just asked. It's flour stir-fried in a wok until it changes color, then mixed with stir-fried cooked egg yolks. The two are combined and taken in a certain proportion."
Emperor Ren was stunned, "It seems there really is a need for a proportion. I thought Shen Yulou was just seeking revenge."
He Shun said, "Lord Shen would probably not joke about His Majesty's health."
Emperor Ren snorted, "That boy Shen Yulou, it's true that he cured my illness, and it's also true that he harbored thoughts of revenge. He has some ability, but he's too narrow-minded.
This time, we will forgo the reward for curing the illness. We will reward him together on the day of his wedding.
Has the Imperial Clan Court chosen an auspicious date yet? Princess Siyi's marriage cannot be neglected."
He Shun said, "This old Servant will go and urge them in a moment."
"Hmm, I won't turn over a name tablet today. I'll go see the Empress."
Although Emperor Ren was unwell and couldn't share a bed, today was the Empress's birthday after all, so going to accompany her could be considered a grace...
The Empress was writing in her room, and as she wrote, her face flushed slightly.
Bai Yu excitedly walked in with the flower, saying.
"Your Majesty, look, this flower has been air-dried in a cool place for a day and hasn't withered. It should be completely dry by tomorrow and can be preserved forever."
"Really? Bai Yu, you did beautifully. This Consort has a reward for you!"
The Empress took off a bracelet from her hand and placed it in Bai Yu's hand.
Bai Yu was somewhat overwhelmed, "Your Majesty, this bracelet is a bit too valuable, I dare not accept it."
"What is there for you not to dare to accept when this Consort rewards you? Just take it!"
Bai Yu took the bracelet and thanked her.
However, she was extremely surprised in her heart. Just by air-drying this flower ring for the Empress, the Empress was so happy.
Was it just because it was something Shen Yulou had given her?
Outside the door, He Shun was about to announce "The Emperor has arrived!" but Emperor Ren quickly pulled him back.
"Shh, don't announce."
He Shun quickly covered his mouth.
Emperor Ren quietly walked into Kunning Palace. Several Palace Maids and eunuchs who saw him knelt on the ground, not daring to make a sound.
Emperor Ren walked into the Empress's bedchamber and saw the Empress writing, a smile on her face.
He quietly walked over, wanting to see what the Empress was writing.
"Empresss given name, what makes you so happy?"
The Empress was startled and quickly stood up to salute Emperor Ren.
"Your Majesty, this concubine is naturally happy to receive a reward."
"Oh? Is that so?"
Emperor Ren glanced at what the Empress had written and frowned slightly.
"What do 'white moonlight' and 'cinnabar mole' mean