Chapter 393 Your Son is Safe

That day, Xiao Jingheng had dinner with Zhao Hua in Changle Palace before rushing back to Chaoyang Palace overnight to review memorials.

On the way, Jiang Deshun said to him:

"Your Majesty, Imperial Doctor Zhang has returned to the palace two hours ago. He caught a cold in Kyoto. I just went to see him and his condition is a little serious. I'm afraid he may pass the disease on to Your Majesty. Would Your Majesty like to wait a while before seeing him?"

Xiao Jingheng was anxious to summon Doctor Zhang because he was suspicious of the fact that Shang Yang's baby was knocked out of his belly.

But now that Shang Yang has made it clear that she was the one who killed the crown prince, Xiao Jingheng's suspicions about Zhao Hua were mostly dispelled.

Therefore, there was no need to summon the imperial physician Zhang in a hurry.

So he waved his hand and said, "Forget it. Since he is sick, let him take good care of himself."

Then he ordered Jiang Deshun, "Go to Prince An's mansion early tomorrow morning and ask Prince An to come to the palace for an audience."

"I obey your order."

*

Changle Palace.

Late at night, Xiao Fuzi brought back an unfamiliar eunuch to the palace.

The man followed Xiao Fuzi with his head down all the way, and only raised his head when he entered the main hall and saw Zhao Hua.

Zhao Hua looked at Doctor Zhang, who had changed into eunuch clothing, and said apologetically:

"It is really unfair for you to be dressed like this to see me."

Unexpectedly, Doctor Zhang suddenly knelt down, bowed to Zhaohua and said:

"Your humble servant thanks the Queen for saving my life!"

"What is Doctor Zhang doing? Get up quickly." Zhao Hua quickly gave Xiao Fuzi a wink, and Xiao Fuzi immediately helped Doctor Zhang up from the cold floor.

After Zhao Hua allowed the two brothers to sit down, he said:

"The newly replaced imperial physician may be able to find out the illness of Marquis Jing'an's wife. Are you delaying this intentionally?"

Doctor Zhang said calmly: "The medicine was used slowly, but the disease was cured slowly. Now it is almost fully recovered, and there is no sign of any problem on the surface."

Zhao Hua's worried mood calmed down and he nodded slightly.

Doctor Zhang lowered his voice and continued, "When my brother came here, he had already told me the plan of Your Majesty. But... this matter is really dangerous. Are you sure you want to do this?"

Zhao Hua smiled coldly, took the teacup beside her and took a sip slowly, "Wealth and honor are sought in danger, and so are my life and yours. And I want Cheng Yu to return to the palace, so I have to take this step no matter what."

As she spoke, she lowered her eyes and sighed imperceptibly.

"No matter how big the risk is, as long as my child can return safely, I am not afraid of anything. As a mother, I failed to protect him, and I already owe him..."

At this point, Doctor Zhang stopped trying to persuade her.

He just bowed and said firmly: "Since the Queen has made up her mind, I will do my best to help!"

*

The next day, when Xiao Jingheng returned to Chaoyang Palace after the morning court session, he saw Xiao Jingyan already waiting outside the palace.

Xiao Jingyan also saw him, and waved at him from afar, laughing and saying, "Good morning, my royal brother~"

After saying this, he did not forget to yawn, completely failing to follow the rules that a prince should follow.

Xiao Jingheng always knew him, so he never argued with him. Instead, he put his arm around his shoulders and walked into the hall together.

"Which girl did you steal last night?"

"Your Majesty, you are talking nonsense. Recently, a new gambling house has opened in Kyoto. There are many kinds of gambling games. I am immersed in it every day. How can I have time to think about things between men and women?"

"You." Xiao Jingheng shook his head and smiled, "You are not a child anymore, it's time to settle down and start a family."

Jamel Xiao scratched his head and smiled, but didn't respond to his words.

After they sat down, the palace servants served new tea to Xiao Jingyan's desk. Xiao Jingheng said:

"This is the new tea. Please try it."

Xiao Jingyan raised the teacup and took a sip, his brows furrowed instantly, "This taste is bland, and there is an indescribable fishy smell, it doesn't seem like something from our Central Plains."

"This is what Zhu Yin offered as an offering, and it is called 'Cloud Tail'." Xiao Jingheng sighed and said meaningfully:

"I am not used to drinking this tea, so there is no need to keep the person who provided the tea."

Although Xiao Jingyan is a playboy, he is not a fool who is ignorant of the world.

Hearing Xiao Jingheng's words, he immediately put on a serious expression and became serious.

"If my Royal Highness needs my help, please feel free to ask."

Xiao Jingheng patted his shoulder with relief and said in a deep voice:

"I want you to go to Zhuyin and bring back the head of its emperor Jiang Muye."

"Jiang Muye?" Xiao Jingyan could not hide his surprise and said, "After he succeeded the Emperor Zhuyin, he immediately submitted to the Qi Dynasty. He was the most obedient and docile among all the foreign countries. And hasn't the emperor always treated Zhuyin with special favor? Why did he suddenly..."

Prince Rui was imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court, and Prince Qi was imprisoned in the Ministry of Punishment.

Xiao Jingheng's most trusted sibling is now only Xiao Jingyan.

The matter of taking Jiang Muye's head cannot be brought to the surface, it must be done in secret.

It would be bad if many things were kept secret from Jamel Xiao.

So, Xiao Jingheng told Xiao Jingyan the twists and turns of the matter in a simple way.

After a self-deprecating remark, he stroked his forehead and smiled bitterly:

"I have been so wise all my life, but I have been schemed against by him for so many years without knowing it. It is really ridiculous. Prince Qi is ambitious, and Jiang Muye must not be allowed to stay."

Xiao Jingyan's eyes widened, he was so shocked that he couldn't be more surprised.

"I was originally wondering what my second brother had done wrong, but I never expected that he would be such a traitor who collaborates with the enemy and betrays his country! And Concubine Hui..."

He suddenly thought of something, his eyes fixed, and he said in a low voice:

"When the Second Prince was advised by the demon to plant a life base, my brother suppressed his grief and asked me to do it. I remember that Concubine Hui comforted my brother at the time... Could it be that Zhu Yin also had a plan for this?"

Xiao Jingheng has always felt guilty about Cheng Yu.

At this moment, her eyes suddenly turned red and she nodded slightly in agreement.

But when he was in grief, Xiao Jingyan suddenly stood up, knelt in front of him, and said in a very serious tone:

"Brother Emperor, I am guilty of capital punishment. I hope you will punish me."

Xiao Jingheng was stunned for a moment, not understanding what he meant, "Get up and answer."

Xiao Jingyan still knelt on the ground and said in a deep voice:

"In fact, when I received the order to plant the foundation with the Second Prince's life, I was moved with compassion. I know how much the Emperor loves the Second Prince, and I also know the pain in his heart.

For the sake of the country's destiny, my brother had to do this, but I was afraid that my brother would regret it one day. Therefore... I disobeyed the king's order and acted on my own initiative. Now, the one buried in the imperial mausoleum is not the second prince. As for the second prince, I handed him over to my trusted confidant to take good care of him. I am too soft-hearted and have failed my brother's trust. Please punish me!"