Chen Chen fulfilled his previous promise and held a grand banquet. Those who wanted to join the banquet did not need to bring gifts, but only needed to say a few auspicious words, and then they could form a group and sit at the table to eat.

The banquet lasted for three days.

After all the guests had left, the family sat down to discuss returning to Beijing.

This time they are all planning to go back, because Grandpa He and Grandma He mainly want to go back and witness their son's rehabilitation with their own eyes. As for whether they will come back later, they will decide when the time comes.

In fact, the two old people are used to living in the countryside. Compared with the capital, they still prefer living in the countryside. After all, it is more free, and there are more food and daily necessities than in the capital, and they are more convenient.

However, since He Jinshu has entered the court as an official, he will most likely live in the capital for a long time in the future, so they have to consider the situation. He mainly wants to accompany them. After all, they are half buried in the ground, and one day less of companionship is one day less.

As for Wei Mingyuan and Madam Wei, they naturally followed him back to the capital. Their roots were originally there, and this time they came mainly to see He Jinshu and the others.

However, after coming here, their bodies were adjusted by Chen Zhen, and now they feel much more relaxed than before. Although they are older, they look energetic, so returning to the capital is not a problem.

After discussing everything and arranging the things in hand, the family said goodbye to Shen's mother and the villagers, and then set off to return to the capital.

Shen Hongyu and his group also went together this time. They all brought their families with them, so there were quite a few of them.

But at this time, there was a storm hidden in the capital, like a prelude to the coming storm.

A month ago, the emperor suddenly fell ill and has been bedridden. Now the entire Imperial Hospital is in a panic. They have tried all kinds of methods, but there is still no improvement.

His Majesty has been on the throne for 30 years and is now 62 years old. He has a total of 20 princes, sons, and princesses. The eldest prince died of illness in his early years. The second prince was deeply loved by His Majesty, so he was made the crown prince.

The emperor suddenly fell ill, so the government was temporarily handed over to the crown prince.

When He Jinshu and his companions were about to reach the capital, they were stopped by people sent by the Fourteenth Prince. The capital was now heavily guarded, and the Second Prince leaned towards the faction of Prime Minister Wang. The Fourteenth Prince was worried that if He Jinshu went to the capital like this, it would definitely be disadvantageous to him.

He Jinshu looked at Grandpa Wei and asked, "Grandpa Wei, do we need to go into the city now?"

No matter what the situation in the capital is, they have to go in. After all, he has been given an official position and will take office soon, so the questions he just asked are basically nonsense. However, since his elders are here, he still has to ask.

Wei Mingyuan sighed inwardly, finally it had come to this.

"Let's go in first, and our families will stay here in case of any accidents." Wei Mingyuan said.

So after some discussion, Grandpa He and Grandma He stayed behind in the town outside the capital to help take care of Shen Hongyu and his family. After all, they were unfamiliar with the place, and having an elderly person around could calm their restless hearts and give them some advice.

Then the others continued to move forward and entered the capital city.

Seeing that it was Wei Mingyuan and his companions, the guards did not make things difficult for them and let them pass.

"You guys come with me to live in Wei Mansion first, and then you can move out after this storm is over." Wei Mingyuan said to them.

With him watching over them, perhaps others would be more restrained and not cause them trouble, especially John Hoffman.

"No need, Grandpa Wei," He Jinshu declined politely, "You can take Hongyu and the others over there, and Ah Zhen and I will go straight back to the house."

This makes it more convenient for them to go out and inquire about news.

After hearing this, Wei Mingyuan first glanced at He Jinshu. Seeing that He Jinshu had his own plans, he stopped trying to persuade him. He just told him to come to him if he had any problems, and then took Shen Hongyu and the others back to his residence.

That night, He Jinshu asked Chen Zhen to take him to the Fourteenth Prince's residence. The Fourteenth Prince was not surprised to see him. After bringing him to the study, he asked, "How is it? Have you thought it through?"

"What is the current situation, Your Majesty?" He Jinshu asked in a calm voice.

"My second brother controls the palace and government affairs, so we can't see our father." Han Feiyuan shook his head and said.

"Then what are your plans? The second prince is the legitimate crown prince, and your desire to ascend to a high position is not very legitimate." He Jinshu said.

Han Feiyuan looked at He Jinshu and said, "But once my second brother inherits the throne, regardless of what will happen to us brothers, he will definitely target you first. After all, I heard that he has a good relationship with Prime Minister Wang's faction."

He Jinshu said nonchalantly, "He won't touch me so soon. As long as I have leverage, I'm not afraid of him picking on me. Even if Prime Minister Wang is here, so what? As long as I have something attractive enough to His Majesty, he won't dare to touch me."

Han Feiyuan was choked by his words, and then asked, "What bargaining chips do you have?"

"This is not something the Fourteenth Prince should worry about. In the current situation, if Your Highness wants to ascend to the throne, he still has to break the impasse himself." He Jinshu said indifferently.

He's not that stupid to want him to charge into battle.

Only then did Han Feiyuan truly realize that He Jinshu was not someone he could manipulate, so he became serious. "I suspect that my father was drugged, which is why he fell ill so quickly. Could I ask Jinshu for a favor and help me bring my father out of the palace so that someone can see if his condition can be cured?"

"You've got the wrong person. I don't know kung fu," He Jinshu refused.

"Don't we still have your husband?" Han Feiyuan said, "I know he's a top-notch martial artist. If he can find out the cause of your father's illness, all our problems will be solved."

He Jinshu didn't say yes or no, but simply asked, "If His Majesty is cured, and he doesn't pass the throne to you, what will you do?"

"Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. Others can do it, and so can I. You don't have to worry about it." Han Feiyuan said lightly. He wanted to get to the top, so he would never be merciful.

"I can promise you," He Jinshu said, "but you have to agree to two conditions."

"you say."

"First, when Your Highness ascends the throne, you must redress my father's innocence, and Minister Zhao and Prime Minister Wang will be handed over to me for disposal."

"Sure, no problem."

"The second thing is that Your Highness needs to take this medicine. After the matter is done, I will give Your Highness the antidote." He Jinshu took out a porcelain bottle from his arms and handed it to Han Feiyuan.

Han Feiyuan didn't take the bottle from him, but said calmly, "You don't trust me that much?"

"Even the love between brothers can be unreliable. What's more, Your Highness and I don't have much friendship. We have only met three times. How can Your Highness ask me to trust you?" Seeing that no one took it, He Jinshu put the porcelain bottle directly on the table in front of him. It was up to him to make the choice.