The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 209 Fatal Filial Piety

Swish!

Qin Zheng stood up in shock: "Why?"

Xia Mochu: "Sit down, I'll tell you."

Qin Zheng sat down and looked at Xia Mochu's face. She didn't look sick, did she?

Xia Mochu avoided Qin Zheng's gaze and asked, "Qin Zheng, do you know how my father died?"

Qin Zheng said truthfully: "I heard that he died of illness."

Xia Mochu nodded: "He died of illness, but do you know what the illness was?"

Qin Zheng shook his head: "I don't know!"

Xia Mochu said: "Erysipelas!"

Qin Zheng was startled: "Erysipelas?"

Xia Mochu sighed, "Since ancient times, everyone has wanted to live a long life, and emperors have tried every possible way to achieve immortality. My father was no exception. After he ascended the throne, he began to seek the method of immortality. In the end, he died of erysipelas!"

"So that's it!" Qin Zheng was a little surprised, but not very shocked.

Because there are indeed many examples of emperors pursuing immortality since ancient times.

Qin Shi Huang also sent Xu Fu overseas to search for the elixir of life.

Qin Zheng was suddenly startled: "You, are you also infected with the poison?"

Xia Mochu sighed and smiled bitterly, "Back then, I hadn't ascended the throne yet. My father was obsessed with immortality. I was worried about his safety and didn't believe in the so-called elixir of life. I also didn't trust the tasters, so I secretly tried the so-called elixirs first. Only after they were safe did I give them to my father."

Qin Zheng frowned. "Your Majesty's filial piety can move heaven and earth. However, if there was erysipelas, you would be the first to die. How could it be your father?"

Xia Mochu said, "The elixir of immortality is extremely precious. Not only is it priceless, but it's also very difficult to refine. I couldn't bear to take it according to the dosage. Therefore, the poison has spread to different levels in my body and my father's."

Qin Zheng didn't say anything.

Filial piety can be increased at the end of summer.

But that's stupid.

Such filial piety is fatal.

What Xia Mochu should do most is to pull her father out of the quagmire.

Or, eliminate the source of the elixir of immortality.

Seeing that Qin Zheng didn't say anything, Xia Mochu said resentfully: "You don't seem to be sad for me, but I am your woman!"

Qin Zheng said, "Is it useful to be sad? If you are sick, you can get treatment."

Xia Mochu smiled bitterly: "If it could be cured, my father wouldn't..."

Qin Zheng said: "So, you are eager to pass the throne to Mo Ning?"

Xia Mochu nodded.

Qin Zheng asked, "Where did the elixir come from?"

Xia Mochu: "The Changsheng Sect."

Qin Zheng frowned: "Is it them?"

The Changsheng Sect is a household name.

This sect is famous throughout the world for its good medicine that saves people and its evil deeds!

This is an organization that is recognized as using any means necessary to make money.

However, it must be said that some of the elixirs produced by the Changsheng Sect are indeed effective.

It can even treat some difficult and complicated diseases.

The common people were very dependent on their elixirs. Even the imperial palace would stockpile some of the Changsheng Sect's elixirs.

Even the government would be afraid to punish such an organization excessively.

Many times, due to improper handling, we will be attacked by the people.

Over time, the Changsheng Cult developed rapidly and became rampant!

After the death of the previous emperor, the empress gave an order and Daqian began to eradicate the Changsheng Sect, which caused many riots, all of which were suppressed forcefully.

It took a long time for it to calm down!

It is said that the disciples of the Changsheng Sect not only practice martial arts, but also make elixirs.

In fact, what is called alchemy in this world is similar to modern pharmaceutical manufacturing.

It is to refine herbs into pills.

Through high temperature, the pills are more delicate and smooth than pills made by crushing and kneading herbs.

Furthermore, due to the burning process, the medicinal essence of the herbs will be released and retained to the maximum extent. Therefore, the medicinal effect of this kind of pill is stronger than that of ordinary herbal pills and medicinal soups.

Qin Zheng looked at Xia Mochu: "How many years do you have left to live?"

Xia Mochu said calmly, "The imperial physician said it won't take more than ten years. So, I want to govern Daqian well within ten years and hand it over to Mo Ning."

Qin Zheng said, "Let my doctor come and take a look at you."

Xia Mochu waved his hands hurriedly: "This matter must not be known to too many people."

Qin Zheng: "Don't worry, my people are all trustworthy. If you really want to keep it a secret, you shouldn't tell me. How about this, you find a reason to go to my Shao Shi Mansion."

Xia Mochu hesitated for a moment and nodded: "Okay."

If she could avoid death, she wouldn't want to die.

Qin Zheng: "I will do my best!"

Xia Mochu shook her head: "Qin Zheng, you can't do everything, right? Don't comfort me, I'm not afraid."

Qin Zheng didn't say anything. It was indeed true.

Xia Mochu said quietly, "Qin Zheng, if I die, you can marry Mo Ning. I don't want a talent like you to go to someone else!"

Qin Zheng: “…”

"Aren't you afraid that I will usurp the throne? Mo Ning is not as cunning as you!" Qin Zheng said.

Xia Mochu: “…”

"I'm afraid. However, if Mo Ning ascends the throne, many will be dissatisfied. I'm afraid it will be difficult to hold on. With your support, I will definitely be able to hold on to the throne."

I'm worried that your ambitions will swell by then. But it's better than letting someone else take over the throne. If that time comes, I only ask you, for the sake of our friendship, to let her live well."

When Xia Mochu said this, two lines of tears fell.

Qin Zheng reached out and wiped away her tears.

Said: "Don't you just want me to swear an oath?"

Xia Mochu's pretty face turned red.

But, I didn't deny it.

Qin Zheng pointed his finger at the sky: "I, Qin Zheng, swear to heaven that I will never seek power and usurp the throne of Daqian in this lifetime. I will treat Xia Mochu and Xia Mo Ning sincerely. If you break this oath, your descendants will be left without successors, and you will be struck by lightning and die a miserable death!"

I thought, what’s the point of swearing?

But, people in this world still believe this!

Xia Mochu finally revealed a relieved smile: "Qin Zheng, thank you!"

The purpose of her meeting with Qin Zheng has been achieved!

Qin Zheng said seriously, "I heard that the Immortality Cult is very powerful, not only in my dynasty, but also in other dynasties. Now it has revived in Daqian?"

Xia Mochu nodded. "Indeed, there are still many remnants of the Changsheng Sect, even more terrifying and difficult to deal with than the remnants of the Fuzhen Sect. They are very cunning, and the core members never show up and often change their appearances.

Furthermore, we have to admit that their elixirs do benefit the people, and the people cannot live without them. This is the soil for their survival.”

Qin Zheng nodded. "Daqian has too few doctors. And without its own pharmaceutical industry, it's normal for us to rely on them. But if this continues, I'm afraid their influence will surpass that of the imperial court."

Xia Mochu nodded and looked at Qin Zheng: "That's what I'm worried about too. You should be responsible for setting up a pharmaceutical bureau!"

Qin Zheng nodded: "Originally, I wanted to set up a pharmaceutical factory in Beicheng."

Xia Mochu was convinced: "It seems that you have thought of everything I can think of."

Suddenly I found that Qin Zheng was still, as if thinking about something.

Xia Mochu quickly shut up and waited.

After a moment, Qin Zheng said, "Could the person behind Xia Bitu be the Changsheng Sect in disguise?"

Xia Mochu was shocked.