"Father, you've made Aqing faint!"

Hearing Xiang Wan's disparaging remarks, the emperor felt a headache coming on.

In just a short time, she jumped from Young Master Cheng to A Qing, her protectiveness so obvious. Does she even respect her father, the Emperor?

"Quickly, summon the imperial physician!"

The person was carried to a side hall, and the morning court session was almost over. However, no one left.

If you finally get a chance to watch the gossip live, only a fool would leave unless there's urgent business to attend to.

Sun Yuanzheng was rushed to the Golden Palace. Upon entering, he saw a large group of court officials staring at him. Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks and almost tripped.

Eunuch Lu quickly sent someone to bring in the imperial physician to take Cheng Yuqing's pulse.

The ropes binding them had already been ordered to be removed by the emperor, but Xiang Wan was still unhappy about it.

“Father, I did this for your own good.”

The person was already dizzy, yet still said such things. Even the emperor felt aggrieved for Cheng Yuqing.

This guy is really unlucky. Of all the bad things, he ended up in his daughter's hands. It feels like he's been tricked into a trap.

He quickly shook his head to extinguish the thought. Seeing the imperial physician's furrowed brows, the emperor's heart skipped a beat: In front of everyone, he had helped his daughter make the person faint from anger. What if something bad happened? How could he explain it to General Cheng?

Looking at the ministers who were all watching the gossip, the emperor wished he could give each of them a brain. They had nothing better to do than keep an eye on him and the entire harem. No, he had to keep them busy.

"Director Sun, how is the situation?" Eunuch Lu helped Director Zhou sit down on a low stool and asked.

Sun Yuanzheng is getting old and should rightfully request permission to return to his hometown to enjoy his remaining years. However, he has no children, his wife has passed away many years ago, and so many people in his clan are still counting on him. There is no outstanding young person to take over, and he is not comfortable handing over the Imperial Medical Academy to someone else, so he has already requested permission to remain in his post.

Seeing his diligence and hard work over the years, the emperor recognized him as a rare talent with both excellent medical skills and good character, and thus agreed. Minor illnesses and ailments rarely required his help, but today's situation was special, so Eunuch Lu took it upon himself to invite him.

Sun Yuanzheng wiped the sweat from his forehead and frowned, saying, "Your Majesty, judging from Young Master Cheng's pulse, he has probably been poisoned for a long time."

The entire hall erupted in uproar!

No wonder the princess was able to subdue the man so easily and take him to her palace; it was because he was poisoned!

"What kind of poison is it? Is there an antidote?" the emperor asked anxiously.

"Currently, the toxicity has been suppressed, but he still needs recuperation. However, I don't know which quack doctor administered the acupuncture. Although the heart meridian has been protected, the aftereffects will probably not heal for a while." The Imperial Physician Sun was unsure of the Emperor's thoughts.

"It's alright, as long as the poison is neutralized, we can gradually recuperate later." The emperor frowned.

"Then, this old man will draw some blood from Young Master Cheng and take it back to the Imperial Hospital so that we can prepare an antidote."

"allow!"

While Sun Yuanzheng was busy, the emperor looked up and saw Xiang Wan dressed in red, and felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Such a lovely young woman, and they're stealing someone, not even a healthy one. It's so frustrating.

Xiang Wan looked completely innocent; the original owner had stolen the person, so she was taking the blame. But shouldn't the most urgent matter be finding out who poisoned Cheng Yuqing?

"Father, I'm so wronged!" Xiang Wan cried. "I did a good deed and saved A-Qing's life, but I didn't get any reward and my reputation was tarnished for no reason. Not only did you not reward me, but you also glared at me. Who will dare to save people in the future?"

The emperor had a toothache, and this girl was clearly lustful at first sight. She accidentally saved someone and is now asking for a reward.

"If you don't care about your son, at least care about Aqing. The Cheng family has rendered great service to the court, yet someone has unknowingly poisoned the only son of the Cheng family and delivered the poison to your son. Father, think about it, if Aqing dies in my residence, what will the people think? What will the soldiers of the whole country think? The person behind this is clearly trying to create trouble and frame your son. However, I have been deeply influenced by your teachings, Father, and I cannot bear to see Aqing suffer any more undeserved misfortune. For the sake of peace in the Great Yun Dynasty and the hearts of the soldiers of the whole country, and to demonstrate your kindness and benevolence towards the descendants of loyal ministers, even if you do not issue an edict, I will protect Aqing for the rest of my life."

Xiang Wan's face was filled with righteousness and determination, which brought tears to the emperor's eyes.

He was attracted to Cheng Yuqing's good looks and even managed to find a righteous reason for himself. Even the emperor was impressed. He could only blame himself for raising her too well. If it were any other girl, would she have said such a thing?

"Your Majesty, the princess is devoted to the country, which is commendable and pitiful. Why not grant her request to show the court goodwill towards the descendant of a loyal minister?"

Han Shijie was the first to plead for Xiang Wan, and others followed suit.

The ministers, led by Wen Lu, frowned, their disapproval still evident, but they refrained from speaking out against it.

"Xiao Luzi, send someone to invite General Cheng over. Everyone else, disperse."

"Your Majesty, such an important matter, how can we be at ease if we leave now? It would be better to stay and put General Cheng at ease."

The emperor raised the corner of his mouth, about to reprimand him, but was interrupted by Xiang Wan's words.

"Father, all the ministers have worked hard. Why don't you have the Imperial Kitchen send each of them a bowl of mung bean soup to cool them down and also to bear witness for your son?"

The ministers all shuddered at the sight of her coquettish behavior. Those with daughters, in particular, felt a pang of envy; why couldn't their own daughters act so sweetly?

The emperor was so shaken by Xiang Wan that half of his body went numb, so he simply nodded in agreement.

When General Cheng arrived, he saw the court officials in the hall drinking mung bean soup and chatting idly.

"emperor!"

Cheng Zheng came before the emperor, knelt down and bowed, his voice choked with emotion, which made the emperor's eyes well up with tears.

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