kvmb Chapter 18, please find another place to discuss it in detail.
Chapter 18, please find another place to discuss it in detail.
Seeing through Wei Chao's thoughts, Li Mao softened his expression: "Physician Wei, there's no need for that. What I ask for is very simple. I only need you to make a copy of the prescriptions for the medicine His Majesty will take in the future."
"If it's such a trivial matter, and even Physician Wei is unwilling, then I cannot reveal the whereabouts of Physician Wei's wife and children."
Wei Chao was shocked and furious. He suddenly stood up: "Your Highness!"
Before he could question him, Li Mao said kindly, "I am not a cruel person. I just want someone to take care of Physician Wei's wife and children for a few days. Physician Wei, have you thought this through?"
Wei Chao was nearly forty years old when he finally had a son, and he doted on him very much. At this moment, how could he dare to refuse?
Forcing a smile, Wei Chao cupped his hands and said, "I agree to what Your Highness has said."
Li Mao sent the gold and Wei Chao together before leaving.
The next day.
Inside the Prince Shou's Mansion in Chang'an City.
Li Mao, dressed in a jade-white brocade robe, sat high up, absentmindedly holding a steaming cup of tea.
The servant rushed in: "Your Highness, news of your plan to organize an equestrian competition has spread throughout the capital."
Is everything ready?
Li Mao put down his teacup, his expression calm.
With his deliberate arrangement, within two or three days, everyone in the capital was eager to participate, and even some officials in the court were somewhat interested.
The servant respectfully replied, "Your Highness, rest assured, there is nothing wrong with what you have said!"
Li Mao nodded, a hint of determination in his eyes.
After the equestrian competition ends, his plans will be able to move forward further.
At the same time, in the imperial study.
Gao Chen bowed and served tea to Li Longji. Upon glancing at the painting on the table, he immediately praised it.
"Your Majesty's painting skills have improved again; I'm afraid no one in the world can compare with Your Majesty."
Li Longji nodded slightly. He rarely painted this portrait of a beauty on a whim, so he was naturally very pleased with Gao Chen's compliments.
After accepting the tea, Li Longji drank it while admiring the painting.
Gao Chen spoke as if it were unintentional.
"Your Majesty, the Prince Shou's racecourse is quite lively today. Would you like to go out of the palace for a stroll?"
"Oh? What's all the commotion about?"
A hint of doubt flashed in Li Longji's eyes. What had happened in the capital?
"Your Majesty may not know, but Prince Shou organized an equestrian competition at the Royal Horse Ranch today. I have heard that many idle princes and sons of various military governors in the capital have already gone there."
“His Highness Prince Shou owns a restaurant and earns a considerable amount of money. Now he is also organizing an equestrian competition, and many idle princes and military governors are placing bets. As a result, His Highness Prince Shou is probably becoming the richest prince.”
"Moreover, His Highness Prince Shou is extremely capable and adept at winning people's hearts. This servant is worried that His Highness Prince Shou's organization of the equestrian competition is probably not just for money!"
Li Longji stroked the teacup and asked in a deep voice.
"In your opinion, what is the purpose of Prince Shou's actions?"
Upon hearing this, Gao Chen was overjoyed, but outwardly he spoke with a serious expression.
"Your Majesty, Prince Shou's actions are aimed at forming cliques and pursuing personal gain!"
"I beg Your Majesty to investigate!"
Li Longji looked at Gao Chen, his gaze slightly darkening, as if he had taken Gao Chen's words to heart.
Just as Gao Chen was about to add fuel to the fire, Li Longji raised his hand to stop him: "Since that's the case, you should investigate thoroughly and find evidence before discussing this matter."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Longji waved his hand and dismissed Gao Chen.
"Your humble servant will obey Your Majesty's command!"
Gao Chen left the main hall with a smug look on his face. With the emperor's words, he was completely at ease.
Once he finds the evidence, it will be time for revenge!
Upon returning to the Imperial Household Department, Gao Chen immediately summoned Xiao Xizi and whispered a few instructions in his ear.
Meanwhile, at the racecourse.
People of high standing in the capital all came to the horse farm, gathering in twos and threes and chatting happily.
For this equestrian competition, Li Mao specially sought out countless fine horses for everyone to choose from.
"This equestrian competition organized by His Highness Prince Shou is quite lively. I see several military governors are here."
"Not to mention the military governor, even the princes and nobles who have nothing to do in the capital have come. If they can bet correctly in today's competition, they will earn at least this much."
Those who had visited a few times spoke in hushed tones, their eyes brimming with excitement.
In a corner, several people with distinguished bearing displayed an air of arrogance.
"I didn't expect that even the people of the capital would come to join in the fun."
"His Highness Prince Shou has not set up any thresholds, so the people can naturally come."
As the military governor spoke with a smile, he suddenly caught sight of Li Mao.
"His Highness Prince Shou has arrived."
Upon hearing this, everyone rushed forward: "Your Highness Prince Shou!"
Li Mao smiled and nodded in acknowledgment, then began to greet them with pleasantries: "Thank you all for your support. The horses in this racecourse today were personally selected by me, and they will surely make you all very wealthy!"
"However, I still have some trivial matters to attend to. If there is anything you don't understand, I'm afraid you'll have to wait a moment."
"Your Highness, please go ahead with your business. We'll ask the Prince to help us choose something later."
Another section of the diaphragm was used to project the vocal tract.
Having temporarily distanced himself from the crowd, Li Mao headed towards a certain place.
The racecourse covers a vast area, and several courtyards were specially built within it to facilitate the organization of accounts and other matters.
Li Mao walked into a courtyard at a leisurely pace.
Several servants were busy moving things, and when they saw him arrive, they immediately bowed.
"Greetings, Your Highness Prince Shou!"
Li Mao pushed open the door.
The servant inside the room quickly said, "Your Highness, this is the betting information."
After a quick look, Li Mao had a plan: "The horse farm is crowded and chaotic, so you should arrange for more people to keep a close eye on things to prevent any trouble from happening."
"Yes!"
The servant took the order and left.
Before long, Li Mao returned to the horse farm and was immediately surrounded by people.
A middle-aged man with a round belly stepped forward: "Your Highness Prince Shou, these horses all look very similar. May I offer some pointers?"
"We are really unsure about betting on the right horse. Does Your Highness Prince Shou have any special methods?"
Several people couldn't wait to ask.
Equestrian competitions are a novelty, and the added element of betting makes them naturally interested.
Having anticipated their approach, Li Mao's expression turned helpless as he deliberately glanced around.
Many people in the crowded racecourse were looking at them.
"Winning the bet is simple, but this place is not suitable for conversation. Please follow me to another location."
"What does Your Highness Prince Shou mean by this?"
Some hesitated, becoming somewhat wary of Li Mao.
Li Mao smiled faintly: "Hundreds or even thousands of people bet on the equestrian competition. You want a sure-win strategy, and so do others. But if everyone knows it, what's the point of the equestrian competition?"
"Of course, if you don't trust me, you can rely on luck."
He spoke frankly.
"Your Highness Prince Shou, what are you discussing?"
Just then, a middle-aged man who had come to the racecourse alone asked a question out of curiosity.
Li Mao recognized the newcomer and was slightly surprised, but his expression revealed a hint of helplessness, without any intention of concealing anything: "You gentlemen want to win the bet, and I am willing to teach you, but unfortunately you gentlemen do not seem to trust me."