Chapter 35 Yu Jing is in trouble
Just as Sang Tian began to pray for Yu Nian, he heard Chunyu Han's clear voice flow out softly.
"OK."
Okay? Her parents not only weren't angry, they agreed?! The sun must have risen in the west today...
Upon receiving Chunyu Han's affirmative answer, Yu Nian felt as if she had used up all her remaining strength.
"Your word is your bond, so don't try to fool me."
After saying that, Yu Nian let out a long sigh of relief. The effects of the anesthetic kicked in, and Yu Nian lowered her head and closed her eyes to rest.
Chunyu Han asked Canghai to move a chair over to sit in front of the couch, and then picked up a book to read.
Sang Tian was so shocked by the scene that she couldn't calm down for a long time. When did her family become so easy to talk to?
Canghai glanced at Sangtian, indicating that he was already used to it; he had seen far more incredible things than Sangtian had.
...
Inside the Phoenix Palace of the Imperial Palace.
The Empress was filled with gloom upon receiving the news, but she was not resentful that her beloved daughter had done such a foolish thing; rather, she resented Yu Nian for being too cunning.
If she had been obedient, none of this would have happened.
The Emperor has arrived!
Upon hearing the eunuch's announcement, the Empress immediately changed her expression and went to greet him.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty, there's no need for such formalities."
The Emperor's visit to the Phoenix Palace was mostly out of curiosity, and it was quite unexpected that the Empress did not plead for the Princess this time.
"I'm going to demote Minghan to a commoner. Aren't you going to resent me?"
The Empress felt a chill run down her spine at the question. She had already been demoted; why ask her this? It was all hypocrisy.
"I don't blame him. Minghan did something wrong and should be punished. It's just that the child has been spoiled since childhood, and he probably won't survive long alone in the countryside..."
As the empress spoke, she covered her eyelids with a handkerchief, as if she were sobbing softly.
The Emperor felt great pity for the Empress when he saw her in this state.
"Indeed, the punishment was too severe, but Minghan almost caused a major disaster this time, and it would be difficult to appease the public if it were not dealt with in this way. Today, someone has already submitted a memorial, saying that the Crown Prince's behavior was improper and asking me to consider making the Second Prince the Crown Prince."
Nothing was as devastating to the Empress as the change of heir apparent; her composed expression instantly froze.
“Your Majesty, you have watched Mingjin grow up, and you know that he is also a victim this time.”
"I have my own decision, so you don't need to worry. Minghan is my own flesh and blood, and I don't want her to live among the common people. So I'll send her to the Xin Zhe Ku for three years of hard labor."
The Empress could easily see that the Emperor was using a slap followed by a sweet treat; he had come to teach her a lesson.
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Laundry..."
Before the Empress could say anything more, the Emperor's personal eunuch rushed in from outside.
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine is bleeding; she may be about to give birth!"
Upon hearing that his beloved concubine was about to give birth, the emperor was overjoyed and no longer cared about the empress.
"Invite all the imperial physicians from the Imperial Medical Academy to come over; I will go there myself."
After the eunuchs escorted the emperor away, the Empress's Phoenix Palace immediately became empty.
The sharp nails had pierced her palms, and the Empress finally understood what it meant to be attacked from both sides.
"Your Majesty, what should we do? If the Imperial Concubine gives birth to a prince, I'm afraid..."
The Empress's maid looked worried, as the Empress's favor with the Emperor was already waning.
"Hmph, I'm afraid she won't be able to give birth to a prince. Let's pack up and go to Xianfu Palace."
The Empress finally had a chance to play the cards she had been holding for so long. Since Yu Nian refused to listen to her toast, she would just have to give his whole family a penalty drink.
And then there's Consort Lu; she'll uproot them all.
She wanted to avenge her daughter and show these people who truly ruled the harem!
...
Yu Nian slowly woke up, her body still aching and weak as if she had been run over by a car. The only thing that comforted her was that the first thing she saw when she opened her eyes was Chunyu Han sitting in front of the bed, writing something.
After checking, Yu Nian found that the task on the system had been successfully completed. While feeling grateful to Chunyu Han, she also admired him. In all this time, he hadn't even gone to the toilet once?
As Yu Nian watched her health points steadily increase, she felt a sense of security.
"Lord Supervisor."
Yu Nian lay half-reclined on the couch, her long black hair hanging casually down her side, giving her a somewhat languid appearance.
Chunyu Han put down his pen, his dark eyes sweeping over the person on the bed. He walked to the low couch and lightly touched Yu Nian's forehead with the back of his hand.
"You're really lucky to be alive."
Last night, Yu Nian's wound became infected and she developed a high fever. Sang Tian and Chun Tao took care of her all night before they managed to bring her back.
Yu Nian had no idea what had happened, and assumed Chunyu Han was teasing her, so she gave a carefree smile.
"Of course I'm lucky and have a long life. I already said I wanted to grow old with you, sir."
"nonsense."
Chunyu Han ignored her. The Emperor stayed with the Consort during her delivery, and missed the morning court session. A mountain of memorials were piled up on the Regent. Now that Yu Nian was alright, Chunyu Han had no interest in bantering with her.
Judging by the time, Yu Jing should have returned from Medicine King Valley. Chunyu Han has already sent Canghai with people to pick her up. Once Yu Nian is fully recovered, it will be time to talk to her about some serious matters.
Yu Nian lay on the bed, admiring the image of Chunyu Han holding a pen. Indeed, a serious man is more charming. Yu Nian was even a little curious as to why Chunyu Han, this eunuch, did not seem to have any effeminate qualities.
After a while, Canghai walked in from outside, glanced at Yu Nian who had already woken up, and hesitated before speaking.
"explain."
Chunyu Han put down his pen, vaguely sensing that something was amiss.
"My lord, I have already seen Physician Yu's carriage in front of Xuanhua Gate, but... he was stopped by the guards as soon as he entered the city gate and taken into the palace."
When Canghai said this, Chunyu Han was not surprised. The Consort had given birth to a child, and Yu Jing was the Consort's attending physician. It was normal for the Emperor to send him to the palace immediately because he loved his wife dearly.
"How is the Imperial Concubine doing?"
"Her Highness the Imperial Concubine has given birth to a prince, but..."
Canghai said half a sentence, then glanced at Yu Nian again.
"Just hurry up and tell us, are you trying to keep us in suspense like a storyteller?"
Yu Nian was drinking porridge. Because of her injury, she could only eat light food. She was eagerly waiting for Yu Jing to come back and detoxify her.
Moreover, Consort Lu is Lu Mingzhu's older sister, and Yu Nian is quite interested in her affairs.
Since Yu Nian had already said so, Cang Hai had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue.
"However, the Consort's child was accused of not being the Emperor's offspring. The Consort and the child have been banished to the Cold Palace, and Minister Lu's entire family has been imprisoned."
crack...
The white jade bowl in Yu Nian's hand fell to the ground. The concubine's child was not the emperor's, and at this time, Yu Jing was arrested and brought to the palace.
"Could it be that the Emperor thinks the Consort's child is my fourth brother's?"
Yu Nian reacted very quickly, and Cang Hai didn't even have time to think of a more tactful way to respond, so he could only nod.
"Yes, His Majesty has just ordered that he personally investigate this matter."
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