The ministers present immediately started talking. They thought that the 'Toad Immortal' was a Taoist priest, a monk or the like, no matter how bad he was, he was just a human being. After working for a long time, it turned out to be a toad. Not only everyone was surprised, but even the Queen Mother Guo found it incredible, but after looking at it, it turned out to be a toad.
The emperor looked confident, which made her feel relieved.
What the hell is this kid doing? What's the 'Great Toad Fairy'? It's clearly just a toad. Guo Wei looked around and couldn't see anything, so he frowned secretly and said
The eunuchs placed the small round table in the center of the hall. The civil and military officials were curious for a moment and gathered around to pay homage to the so-called 'Toad Immortal'. The Toad Immortal seemed dissatisfied with their 'enthusiasm' and moved his mouth a few more times, and then 'quack'.
' cried
"My lords, please don't blaspheme the gods. Please step back," Shao Yan said with a straight face. The ministers obediently retreated to their original positions. Guo Wei simply ignored him, pointed at the toad, and said coldly.
: "Your Majesty, is this the witness you mentioned?"
Shao Yan pretended to be reserved and nodded: "Yes, I just said that other people may lie to me, but I absolutely believe in the words of the gods. Since I am the emperor who is ordered by heaven, everything must rely on the protection of the gods.
, No, I had a strange dream a few days ago, and I dreamed that the fairy in the sky told me that there was a traitor who wanted to harm me recently, so I was extra cautious when I drank the bowl of poisonous tea that day.
Just dodged a disaster.”
"Hmph, what kind of immortal is this? It's clearly a toad," Guo Wei said angrily.
Although Shao Yan has never believed in superstition, he must have the ability to pretend that the dead are alive when dealing with traitors. "Uncle, please don't say that. Once you anger the gods, it will be difficult for me to save your life."
Seeing Guo Wei's deceived expression, Shao Yan wanted to laugh but was embarrassed to laugh, so he slowly walked to the small round table and said solemnly: "Don't underestimate this toad, all the ministers."
"Great Immortal, it can not only predict life and death, but also know the past and the future. If anyone from the Qing family doesn't believe it, you can come over and give it a try."
"Your Majesty, I am willing to give it a try." At this time, Zhao Shun, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, volunteered to come out. After getting the emperor's approval, he respectfully came to the "Great Immortal" and bowed down respectfully, just like a student seeing him.
The same as the teacher, "Great Immortal, Great Immortal, please forgive me for being rude. My wife and son are going to give birth today. Is this a young man or a daughter?"
The Great Toad Fairy's mouth opened slightly, as if he was saying something, but he couldn't hear clearly what he was saying. Zhao Shun was a little excited and quickly put his ears to the side. Unexpectedly, the Great Toad Fairy started to scream again, Zhao Shun
Shun looked disappointed and pouted, "It's just a deceptive trick."
The ministers also began to suspect that the emperor was deliberately pretending to be a ghost. Guo Wei saw them all whispering unhappily and couldn't help but laugh loudly. There was a bit of pride in his contemptuous eyes. You brat, you want to bet on me with just a toad.
Sin, you underestimate your uncle and me too much. I think you were not even born when I lied to you.
Day, if I can't laugh you to death, I'll let you cry for father and mother later. Shao Yan glanced at him, then walked over and patted Zhao Shun on the shoulder, calmly comforting him: "Zhao Qing's family, don't be discouraged, Great Immortal
, of course you have to have the airs of a great immortal. If you ignore you, it means that your sincerity is not enough. You have to kneel down and ask, so that you can show your sincerity. In this way, if you do what I say and ask again, I promise.
It will get you what you want.”
Zhao Shun, with the intention of giving it a try, knelt down beside the round table with a frown on his face again, stared at the toad intently, put his hands together and asked frankly: "Excuse me, Great Immortal, my wife and children -"
Before Zhao Shun could finish asking, the toad opened his mouth and replied directly: "Dragon and Phoenix, dragon and phoenix". All the civil and military ministers were amazed. Regardless of whether what the Immortal said was true or not, most of them, veterans, had lived for most of their lives, and this was the first time they heard this today.
When the toad started to speak, Guo Wei's expression obviously changed subtly. He was very puzzled. No, toads can be like humans. This is incredible.
When Zhao Shun heard that they were twins, he was surprised and happy. He hurriedly kowtowed to the Immortal and thanked him: "Thank you so much, the Immortal for your kind words." This guy had given birth to three daughters in a row. Now that he heard that he could have twins, he was so happy.
He grinned from ear to ear, and his colleagues all bowed to him and congratulated him.
"Does any of the ministers here have any questions that they would like to ask the Immortal for advice?" Shao Yan asked.
"Your Majesty, I would like to give it a try." The second person to appear was Lu Hengshan, the Minister of War. This man was tall but thin, with deep wrinkles on his forehead. He looked like a man in his thirties who looked like he was in his forties or fifties.
As old as a year old, he knelt down carefully in front of the round table, bowed respectfully to the toad and said: "My dear Toad, my mother has been ill in bed for several days. I have searched for famous doctors all over the city to treat her, but she still hasn't gotten better. Please give me some advice."
The Great Toad Immortal gives some advice."
"With your help, I have recovered now——" The Toad Fairy answered twice in a row.
Lu Hengshan was shocked. He jumped a few times with joy, clapped his hands and praised: "Oh my god, it's so amazing."
"Why did Aiqing say this? Could it be that the immortal was guessing?" Shao Yan approached and asked with a smile. Lu Hengshan chuckled and kowtowed respectfully: "For the record, Your Majesty, in fact, Wei Chen's old mother's condition recovered yesterday.
Wei Chen just wanted to try the magic power of the Great Immortal. Just as the Great Immortal said, my mother's illness was cured by a nobleman who came from afar. Wei Chen is completely convinced this time."
"Oh, is it really that magical?" Shao Yan pretended to be surprised and widened his eyes. Hehe, I didn't expect that this ancient person was so easy to deceive. It's interesting. It's really interesting.
The ministers were amazed and rushed to the Immortal's side one by one, hoping to get some advice from the Immortal.
Shao Yan waved his hand and said: "That's all. The Great Toad Fairy can only answer three questions a day, otherwise it will be seriously damaged. It has just answered the questions of two beloved ladies in succession. I have one more important thing to ask it here.
, the ministers’ family should come over another day to ask.”
"I obey the order." The ministers had no choice but to step aside in a polite manner. Shao Yan turned sideways quietly, and saw a surprised look on Guo Wei's face, as if he had questions but did not dare to raise them. Shao Yan could generally guess
With his little thought, he just wanted to ask himself whether he has the emperor's destiny, but it is not easy for the old guy to ask such a treacherous question in front of so many people.
"Hello, Daxian, I have a question for you." While everyone was whispering, Shao Yan turned around and asked the toad. The toad opened its mouth and took a breath and said, "You ask, I'm listening.
"
"Do you know who wanted to poison me that day?"
Toad took a breath and replied calmly after a while: "Prince Regent Guo Wei"
There was just a crash, and in an instant, more than a hundred pairs of eyes were all fixed on Guo Wei. Guo Wei's expression became very unnatural, and he said angrily: "That's ridiculous, this little beast is obviously lying. I'm so jealous of Dong Dong."
Lin Guo is so loyal, how could he do such a shameful thing? Even if I have a prejudice against the emperor, I have no intention of regicide. Besides, I am also the emperor's uncle after all. Let me ask you who is the uncle?
How could you harm my nephew?"
The ministers nodded in agreement, but Shao Yan did not make a statement, but continued to ask the toad: "Great Immortal Toad, I ask you again, does the Prince Regent have the intention to rebel? Please give detailed examples."
"The prince rebels, the prince rebels!" Toad's voice was like a three-year-old child, and then he played back to everyone a conversation between the three sisters of the Xiao family three days ago when they were keeping a vigil for the emperor.
..."It's really unlucky. The emperor will be buried tomorrow, but my mother asked the three of us to stay here tonight. As soon as I saw the emperor's face..."
"Third sister is absolutely right. The old Queen Mother is also true. We are also the concubines of the emperor. How can we be allowed to do this kind of mourning? It's a pity that we only have such a flowery face. Today
I have to face such an ugly monster late at night.”
"Both of you, shut up. Although the Emperor usually dotes on that damn girl, as the saying goes, one day is a blessing for a couple, and a hundred days of kindness. Besides, he was pretty good to us three sisters. Now that he has passed away, why shouldn't we keep vigil for him?
"
"Sister, why are you still speaking for him now? After a while, Jiangshan will have to change his surname to Guo. It's not like you didn't see it just now. Most of the civil and military officials are on the side of the adoptive father. If you want me to say, the righteous father
The Father’s enthronement is just around the corner.”
…………
After listening to this conversation, there was a commotion in the court. The ministers lowered their heads in shame in order to protect themselves. They did not dare to look at the murderous face of the emperor. Some of them lowered their heads and sighed.
They regretted that they should not have been involved in Guo Wei's troubled waters, and some were secretly thinking about how to win the emperor's forgiveness.
"Prince Regent, my good uncle, what else do you have to say now that things have come to this?" Shao Yan glared at the red-faced Guo Wei and said.