When Song Xizhi said this, Emperor Guangqi was watching her intently.
After she finished speaking, Emperor Guangqi's eyes underwent a subtle change.
Song Xizhi didn't really care what Emperor Guangqi thought of her. She simply turned her head and looked at Pei Yunyi, understanding the worry in his eyes.
"Since you're worried, then send more people to follow me."
Actually, she was worried herself. After all, He Jingyan had ulterior motives, and he would never give up until he achieved his goal. She had no way out. If Pei Yunyi could stay with her, things would be safer.
Upon hearing this, Pei Yunyi pondered for a moment before finally agreeing.
After discussing it, the group decided that the next day at court, Emperor Guangqi would issue an edict stating that it was Zeng Yaxian's 100th day since her passing, and that the emperor was concerned about her, but could not leave the capital at will.
They then wanted the Crown Prince to lead some officials to Fengning County, where General Zeng's ancestral home was located, not only to pay homage to Zeng Yaxian, but also to recast her statue and place her memorial tablet alongside her parents', so that she could enjoy the offerings of incense from the people.
After Emperor Guangqi finished speaking, the courtiers began to whisper among themselves.
This was the first task the emperor had given the crown prince after he returned to the capital.
There must be an underlying intention and a test from the emperor.
Emperor Guangqi glanced at the whispering ministers and slightly curled the corners of his lips. He then said, "I told you about this matter today because I wanted to ask which of you is willing to go with me?"
Upon hearing this, He Jingyan in the imperial court felt a slight movement in his throat.
His trip to Fengning County was urgent. If he did not step forward to go with the Crown Prince now, and instead went there privately with Song Xizhi later, his actions would raise suspicions.
As He Jingyan thought this, his eyes darkened slightly. He then stepped forward from the front of the line, bowed to the emperor, and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to bring my wife with me."
Emperor Guangqi seemed oblivious to the situation and smiled at He Jingyan: "Minister Song and Marquis Zhongzhen are like sisters, it is time for you to go."
"But Minister He, do you also wish to come along?"
He Jingyan smiled and nodded, a hint of affection appearing on his gentle face: "Yes, I had originally planned to go with my wife, but I didn't expect Your Majesty to also consider this matter."
Emperor Guangqi's eyes deepened.
Following He Jingyan, more officials stepped forward, saying they wanted to go with His Highness the Crown Prince.
Some of them went to pay tribute to the two General Zengs and Zeng Yaxian, while others went voluntarily to follow the Crown Prince.
The remaining people also had their own agendas. For example, Uncle Su volunteered to go because his niece was going, and Lord Xin and Madam Xin had the same idea.
Emperor Guangqi looked at the chaotic scene in the court, leaned back slightly, and revealed an impeccable smile.
I have no idea what he's thinking.
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It wasn't until Song Xizhi left the Imperial Hospital that he heard the news from his colleagues.
This colleague is young, outgoing, and, to put it simply, talkative.
Song Xizhi learned a lot of information from the Imperial Medical Academy through him.
She heard from her colleague that many people wanted to go because of her, and that he and the imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital were also willing to go together, treating it as a spring outing.
Upon hearing this, Song Xizhi's lips twitched violently, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.
Before she could think of a reply, she heard a delighted voice beside her: "Oh my! Lord He is here!"
Upon hearing this, Song Xizhi looked up in surprise and saw He Jingyan dressed in official robes, standing at the palace gate, having probably been waiting for a long time.
Before he could speak, he heard his colleague beside him say with a grin, "Lord He is so protective of his wife, I've heard about it for a long time, but I'm only seeing it for myself now!"
"A husband waiting for his wife to get off work at the palace gate—if word got out, countless people would be envious. They truly are a match made in heaven!"
As the imperial physician spoke, a look of envy and longing appeared in his eyes.
A sense of unease rose in Song Xizhi's heart, but she glanced calmly in He Jingyan's direction and asked, "Husband, why are you here?"
He Jingyan smiled and said, "Since you were on duty today and I happened to be outside, I came to pick you up and take you home."
The young imperial physician standing nearby couldn't help but shudder: "Oh my! It's so sweet!"
He Jingyan smiled at him, then extended his hand to Song Xizhi: "Zhizhi, let's go home."
Song Xizhi looked at the hand that was outstretched towards him, raised his hand slightly, and then put it down again.
"I'm sorry, I just finished packing up the medicinal herbs at the Imperial Hospital and haven't washed my hands yet."
He Jingyan paused slightly, then naturally lowered his hand and gave her a smile: "It's nothing."
"Then let's get in the car first."
After he finished speaking, he guided Song Xi to the carriage, and then bowed to the colleague next to Song Xi:
"My lord, we'll head back now."
The young imperial physician smiled and nodded, watching Song Xizhi bend down and get into the carriage: "We are going to Fengning County tomorrow to pay respects to General Zeng, so it is normal to return home early today."
"Lord He, please..."
He Jingyan nodded, smiled, turned around, and then got into the carriage.
The palace wasn't too far from the Marquis of Anding's residence, and the carriage soon stopped at the gate.
He Jingyan got out of the car, then stood still and stretched his hand towards the carriage.
Another hand reached out from the carriage and grasped He Jingyan's hand.
Holding He Jingyan's hand, she steadily stepped off the carriage.
The two returned to Ximoxuan with their hands clasped together, just in time to see the Divine Physician Rihua leaving the courtyard.
The renowned physician, Rihua, stared at the two clasped hands, paused slightly, and then called out to Song Xizhi, "Zhizhi—"
Song Xizhi smiled at the Divine Physician Rihua: "Master, are you going out so late?"
The renowned physician nodded, looking at the two who were still holding hands: "Where did you come from?"
Song Xizhi smiled sweetly: "I just came back from the Imperial Hospital. My husband was waiting for me at the palace gate, so we went home together."
He Jingyan smiled and nodded to the Divine Physician Rihua: "Master, are you going to Fengning County with me tomorrow?"
The renowned physician, Rihua, shook his head: "No, I won't go tomorrow."
After saying this, she glanced at Song Xizhi again, then, thinking of her own affairs, turned and left.
Song Xizhi sat down on the soft couch in the bedroom, and He Jingyan sat down beside her very intimately.
Song Xizhi then seemed to remember something and said to Wu Mama beside him, "Mama, please help me tidy up the bedding."
“After tonight, my husband will be moving back from the next room, and I will live with him.”
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