The Fourth Prince has already learned about the commotion at the palace's Golden Festival tonight. He also knows that his wife and Li Chenjiao have returned to the mansion, and that his wife fainted.

"He said he had a rather tiring day," Su Peisheng replied cautiously.

The Fourth Prince had already told him to go to the main courtyard today and say that if his wife was unwell, she didn't need to go to the palace. He had even offered her a way out, but she still insisted on going to the palace.

Now, whatever the reason for his collapse, it seems he can't blame anyone else.

The Fourth Prince asked if the royal physician had examined the patient.

Su Peisheng said that the prefectural physician had already gone there, but had not yet returned with a reply.

The Fourth Master grunted in acknowledgment, then asked, "Where is your Master Li?"

Su Peisheng replied honestly, "Master Li has already returned, and everything is as usual."

Fourth Master grunted in agreement again: "Go and invite Dai Duo."

He was not fully aware of what had happened in the Hall of Preserving Harmony today; he had only overheard a few words. He would have to wait for news from the thirteenth and fourteenth emperors to know the specifics of what his father had said in the Hall of Preserving Harmony.

It was around midnight when the Fourth Prince finally had some free time. Once he had some free time, he went to inquire about the health of the main wife and whether she and Li Chenjiao from the east courtyard had gone to bed.

Su Peisheng was guarding outside and had people keeping an eye on the backyard. He was able to answer the Fourth Master's questions fluently.

"The physician from the Imperial Physician has examined the Fujin (Prince Consort) and said she is somewhat fatigued, but otherwise there is nothing wrong. Since we have the medicine prescribed by Physician Xia, we did not use the physician's medicine. The Consort had already gone to bed earlier, but the candles in the East Courtyard were lit again a quarter of an hour ago."

Upon hearing this, Fourth Master immediately thought that Li Chenjiao had probably woken up hungry. Thinking of Li Chenjiao's hungry state, a smile appeared on Fourth Master's face, and he suddenly felt a little hungry himself.

He asked bluntly, "What does your Master Li eat?"

Su Peisheng paused for a moment, then answered, "It seems to be scallion pancakes, lotus seed and tofu soup, and spicy soup."

It was probably really hungry in the middle of the night, but eating scallion pancakes for a late-night snack seemed a bit too greasy. It seems that Li Chenjiao suddenly wanted to eat this. There was also tofu soup, so the taste was just right. In the October weather, it was a wonder that there were still lotus pods in her small kitchen.

Hu spicy soup; lately, Li Chenjiao seems to have developed a liking for strong-flavored foods.

After thinking it over, Fourth Master finally showed a hint of relief in his eyes. He glanced at Su Peisheng unexpectedly, but said nothing.

Su Peisheng paused for a moment, then quickly understood: "Yes, this servant will have the kitchen prepare it immediately."

Fourth Master nodded with barely satisfied expression, but after looking away, he remained deep in thought. He raised his hand and tapped the table lightly, seemingly without any real intention.

But what happened today...

Fourth Master had received a message from Longkodo, so he couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Did the Emperor not believe the results of Longkodo's investigation and send someone else to investigate secretly? It seems Longkodo will have a sleepless night.

However, the Fourth Prince himself did not believe that it was Yinreng who did it, but now that the investigation has turned to the Third Brother, to be honest, the Fourth Prince is even less convinced of this result.

The first issue is that it doesn't make sense from the perspective of shared interests.

In the past two years, Third Brother has gained considerable favor with Father Emperor. Although he can't compare to Eldest Brother and Yinreng, he is definitely one of the top brothers. In addition, Third Brother is indeed talented, although he can be a bit clueless at times...

But that doesn't make sense. With Yinreng deposed, the Third Brother was trying to get closer to the Emperor. He really had no reason to take the risk of plotting a rebellion and assassination. Besides, even if the Third Brother really had the intention to assassinate, it should have been directed at Yinreng or Prince Zhi.

Fourth Master was certain that someone was sabotaging Third Brother behind the scenes.

What he wasn't sure about was whether his father had noticed. He wasn't in the Hall of Supreme Harmony today, and he didn't know what tone his father had used when reprimanding his third brother. Therefore, he couldn't determine in a short time whether his father was simply going along with it and turning a deaf ear, or whether he was convinced that it was his third brother who had done it.

The difference is significant.

Be careful when you walk here.

The Fourth Prince has long been able to walk again, but his wounds have not yet healed. If he were to enter the palace today, the various forms of bowing and kneeling would likely render all the time he has spent recovering useless.

However, Fourth Master could no longer remain in hiding.

However, the Fourth Prince has been recovering from his injury for so long, while the Eighth Prince was the one who shielded the Emperor from his injury. How come he was already lively and energetic a few days earlier? Did the assassin not manage to pierce a vital spot?

Fourth Master really couldn't see clearly after he went into the water.

At this moment, even my memory is a bit blurry.

The Third Master's residence was actually some distance from the Fourth Master's residence, but that night it seemed that the commotion at the Third Master's residence could be heard everywhere in the capital.

It is said that His Majesty has denounced the Third Master for harboring evil intentions and ordered people to conduct a thorough investigation at the Third Master's residence overnight to see if there is any evidence.

I heard that the Third Master's mansion was almost turned upside down that night.

It took Li Chenjiao two days to receive the letter from Lady Zhaojia. Lady Zhaojia's handwriting was unusually messy and disorganized, and even her words were somewhat unreadable. She was saying that the situation at the Third Prince's residence was not good, but she told Li Chenjiao to rest assured that she was, after all, a concubine, and that her life was just not as good as before.

Li Chenjiao felt a pang of sadness. Right now, the Third Master's mansion was probably in a state of panic. However, most of the servants were old and would not neglect their masters. It was just that outside... it was less lively.

However, now that Third Master is under house arrest, the commotion outside seems irrelevant.

It was said that after the Third Master returned home, he fell ill and even vomited blood due to a sudden attack of anger. However, it is unknown whether His Majesty knew about this, as he did not inquire about it.

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