Chapter 168 Xie Yuanwen is working hard
"Master! The doctor from Jinyuyuan is here!" the servant came in to report.
A sneer flashed across Xie Yuanwen's eyes, "See! My brother couldn't sit still when he heard that I was sick! He wanted to find out if I was really sick! Fortunately, I was prepared! Shaoyao, help me lie on the couch!"
Shaoyao quickly called a few maids to help Xie Yuanwen out of the bathtub.
Xie Yuanwen has frozen stiff...
I can't climb out by myself.
When Xiao Nanxing came in, Xie Yuanwen had already dried himself and was lying on the bed.
"Young Master seems to have caught a cold..." Xiao Nanxing said after taking his pulse, "Your illness is quite serious, and the high fever won't go away... I'll prescribe a prescription..."
Xiao Nanxing left behind a standard prescription that no doctor could find fault with.
"Thank you, Doctor Xiao! It's hard for me to care so much about my condition. I... I cough... I'm sorry I'm seriously ill and can't go to see him..." Xie Yuanwen said pale and weakly.
Xiao Nanxing smiled and said, "You are too polite, young master. It is best not to expose your sick body to the wind. Just stay at home and recuperate for the next few days. You will get better in a few days."
Xiao Nanxing left the prescription and left.
When I was leaving, I accidentally saw the screen beside the bed.
The shadow cast by the screen vaguely revealed the outline of the bathtub, and there were some water marks on the ground near the screen.
I guess Xie Yuanwen was taking a bath just now.
It is good to soak in hot water when you are suffering from a cold. But if it is hot water, why is there no heat mist in this room?
When he took Xie Yuanwen's pulse just now, he noticed that the cold air had entered his body, as if he had been struck by extreme cold.
Could it be that the water in this bucket is cold? How strange.
Xiao Nanxing left Zhaoguang Garden with doubts in his mind.
Xie Yuanwen said angrily, "He actually used the excuse of recuperating to keep me indoors, not wanting me to go pick up my father tomorrow! Humph, Xie Lingxi has married a scheming wife now, and she is also capable of these conspiracies and tricks!"
"Let our doctor tell grandma that although I'm seriously ill, it's okay for me to go out. Don't let grandma listen to their rumors!"
Shaoyao took the order and left.
…
In fact, he was overthinking.
Xiao Nanxing is a kind-hearted doctor, and when he sees a patient, he can't help but give a few more words of advice.
He didn't go to the old concubine to tell this.
But after returning to Jinyuyuan, he reported Xie Yuanwen's somewhat strange illness to the prince and his wife.
"The eldest young master seems to be deliberately worsening his illness. What is he doing? Is he trying to frame you for his crime? But you just came back today!" Xiao Nanxing was puzzled.
Xie Yuanwen has always been targeting Xie Lingxi.
But he fell ill when Xie Lingxi was not around, so this cannot be blamed on their prince!
Jiang Rong's eyes flashed, and he had already understood Xie Yuanwen's little plan:
"I heard that he fell ill on the day his father-in-law was assassinated. He wants to show his filial piety to his father-in-law."
"Ah?" Xiao Nanxing was puzzled. "Just because he's sick, does that prove that he's filial to the old prince? What kind of logic is this? I don't quite understand."
"He fell ill because he was worried about the old prince. Daxia governs the world with filial piety, and I believe the whole capital is praising him for his filial piety now. And... if nothing unexpected happens, they will praise him by stepping on my husband!" Jiang Rong frowned slightly.
I am very annoyed by his little tricks.
There is a distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children in the aristocratic families, and he has no qualifications at all to compete with Xie Lingxi for the position of crown prince.
Moreover, if he really had the ability, he could go to the Northern Frontier with the old prince to join the army, and prove through military exploits that he had the ability to inherit the Xie family army, so that the old prince could change his heir...
He is quite a character.
But he was a coward who was afraid of death and did not dare to go to the battlefield, so he chose to be a civil servant, and yet he coveted the position of King of the North.
You can only use some methods that are not worthy of being mentioned above and are disgusting.
"You guessed it right, Princess! I was just about to report it. There are rumors all over the capital, saying that the Northern King was assassinated and his life or death is uncertain. The prince is very happy to be with you... with you in the villa, just waiting to take the throne." Feicui stayed in Jinyu Garden and received the information sent by Caifeng. She said indignantly:
"Xie Yuanwen is the only one who is filial and worried about the Northern King until he got sick. They are really talking nonsense! It's too much!"
"Master Tao Han from Wanjuan Bookstore has come to visit you and wants to discuss with you how to deal with this rumor. I evaded the question."
Because Xie Lingxi and Jiang Rong went to meet the King of the North and were not in the capital at all.
They can’t show up…
So Tao Han and others were anxious but could do nothing.
Xie Lingxi said calmly, "Don't worry about it."
"Indeed, explaining this kind of thing will only make things worse. First, keep an eye on Xie Yuanwen, and then look for an opportunity." Jiang Rong nodded.
We can’t make public what Xie Lingxi did.
Jiang Rong is definitely not the type to let others slander him. Let's wait and see, find an opportunity!
…
The next day.
The Northern King returned to the capital.
The emperor specially ordered Prince Duan to personally welcome him. This kind of thing was always the job of the crown prince, but the crown prince's maternal grandfather, the Xun family, had just assassinated the Northern King, so it was not appropriate.
So only Prince Duan was left.
The Prince of Duan's party was in full swing for a while. The Prince of Duan began to replace the Crown Prince in doing some things, which was a hint to many court officials.
The prince became even more anxious and wanted to kill the emperor even more.
The conflict between the two parties has become more intense.
This was the first time that Prince Duan welcomed court officials back to the capital, and he specially arranged a very grand ceremony with all the necessary etiquette.
"I am here on the orders of my father to welcome the Northern King back to the capital! The Northern King has made an unprecedented contribution to Daxia by pacifying the Northern Desert. He is truly the pillar of Daxia!" Murong Shili looked friendly.
Xie Pingbei was not arrogant. He clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
The official meeting ended.
"Father! You are finally back safely!" Xie Yuanwen immediately shouted loudly.
Xie Pingbei looked towards him.
The Xie family stood on the side of Murong Shili. According to the standard for receiving great heroes, except for the elder old empress dowager who stayed at home, Concubine Li was not qualified to attend, and all the children came to welcome the King of the North.
Xie Pingbei saw Xie Lingxi and Jiang Rong at a glance.
After the children separated from him, they returned to Beijing safely and everything was fine.
His sight shifted to Xie Yuanwen who was standing next to Xie Lingxi...
He looked sick and pale, wrapped in a thick cloak, and supported by two maids, looking very frail.
"Yuan Wen, what's wrong with you?" Xie Pingbei asked with concern.
Xie Yuanwen was overjoyed! Here it comes! This trick really works.
The father has already noticed him and will definitely be moved by him!
"When the eldest master heard that the prince had been assassinated, he became so anxious that he fell ill!" Shaoyao replied quickly.
Xie Yuanwen coughed weakly, "I was worried about my father, but now I can rest assured that he has returned safely."
As he said this, he tilted his head and pretended to be dizzy.
"Young Master! Young Master!" Shaoyao shouted hurriedly.
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