Chapter 76 The Queen Mother Arrives at Zhaonan Palace
Zhu Wenqin's self-blame, guilt, and hesitation, every word was clearly heard by Jing Siye. Jing Siye pinched his brows:
This little ancestor is obviously feeling so upset, yet he still has so many concerns. Will he do anything to make people worry?
So, he followed the little guy's words and said with a sad expression:
"Qin'er, I haven't had a good meal or a good sleep these past few days since you were away. You have to make it up to me later."
When Zhu Wenqin heard this, her eyes were filled with guilt and a hint of dilemma.
Jing Siye saw that it was effective, so he struck while the iron was hot:
"If Qin'er never comes back, then there will be nothing for me to stay in this world."
When Zhu Wenqin heard this, her heart trembled suddenly and she said anxiously:
"Don't, Your Majesty, isn't Qin'er back? Qin'er will never get angry again."
"Really? Then let's make a deal. Qin'er must never leave me again, or I will really go crazy."
"Okay, okay, Qin'er won't leave."
Zhu Wenqin put her arms around Jing Siye's waist and buried her head in his arms.
[Qin'er doesn't leave because she doesn't want the prince to be sad.]
[If one day I really get to the point where I am scolded by others, Qin Er will automatically stand up again...]
Upon hearing this, Jing Siye also hugged Zhu Wenqin tightly. Although he felt heartbroken, he was secretly relieved. At least the little guy had no intention of leaving for the time being - and would never give anyone the opportunity to scold her in the future.
Wang Zhiyan was carried back to the Shangshu Mansion. Wang Qi looked at his dying daughter and burst into tears.
"It's all your fault. I didn't teach you well. Now you have ended up like this. As a father, I am too ashamed to face your mother..."
The doctor he had invited felt Wang Zhiyan's pulse and shook his head solemnly.
"Minister Wang, I am not very knowledgeable, so I hope you can find someone else who can help me."
Wang Qi burst into tears. After sending the doctor out the door, he slumped down on the steps at the door.
The kick thrown by Jing Siye was undoubtedly a fatal blow to someone who had no internal strength.
His only hope now was to go to the palace and ask the emperor to send a royal physician to help her diagnose her.
However, if he really went and the Queen Mother knew about this, she would definitely vent her anger on the Second Prince, or even the Second Prince's young guard, which would be tantamount to digging its own grave for the Shangshu Mansion.
Wang Qi sat on the steps at the door, feeling extremely distressed. My daughter is in danger, but I am faced with a dilemma.
As time passed, Wang Zhiyan's breath became weaker and weaker. Wang Qi gritted his teeth, stood up, and a gleam of determination flashed in his eyes.
"Forget it. Even if it means digging my own grave, I can't just watch Yan'er die like this!"
Wang Qi no longer hesitated, got on the carriage and headed straight for the palace.
When Emperor Decheng heard the purpose of his visit, he was furious. It had only been a few days since the marriage was granted, but he had already hurt the woman so badly. It was obvious that he did not take him, his father and grandmother, seriously.
Wang Qi had been a loyal official for many years, so Emperor Decheng sent a royal physician to accompany him back to the palace.
When they hurried back to the Shangshu Mansion, Wang Zhiyan's condition had become even worse. After the imperial physician's diagnosis, his brows were furrowed and his face looked serious.
"Minister Wang, your daughter is seriously injured. I can only do my best."
The imperial physician's words made Wang Qi's heart sink to the bottom of the valley in an instant. He sat aside, nodding with tears streaming down his face. At this point, he could only leave everything to fate.
In the Zhaonan Palace, Jing Siye was handling official business, while Zhu Wenqin was buried in the mountain of storybooks. He looked at so many storybooks that he didn't know which one to read for a moment.
As he searched, he muttered to himself:
[This book looks good...]
[This one is also fine...]
[Haha, this one is more interesting...]
Upon hearing this, Jing Siye smiled indulgently, shook his head, and then continued with the work at hand.
With the presence and noise of the little guy, he felt in a good mood. The pen in his hand seemed to be infused with magic power, and he handled official business more easily. All his fatigue disappeared at this moment.
But at this moment, An Yi rushed into the study in a hurry, looked panicked, knelt on one knee, and reported anxiously:
"It's too late!"
"What?"
Zhu Wenqin screamed subconsciously, and the notebook she was reading fell to the ground with a "bang" because of the fright.
"My Lord, this...what should I do?"
Jing Siye was as calm as expected. He put down the pen in his hand and looked calm:
"Don't be afraid, I'm here."
"The Queen Mother has arrived—"
Following a sharp announcement, the empress dowager, leaning on a jade staff, walked into the main courtyard of the palace in a mighty manner, surrounded by a dozen guards and maids.
She was dressed in a gorgeous dark red brocade robe. Her steps were steady, and the hem of her skirt swayed gently with her movements, exuding a noble aura.
Her eyes were sharp as she scanned the main courtyard.
"Greetings to the Empress Dowager. Long live the Empress Dowager." The guards in the main courtyard knelt on the ground and shouted in unison.
"My grandson has met the Imperial Grandmother. I didn't know she was coming, so I'm sorry for not coming to greet her."
Jing Siye bowed slightly and said respectfully.
The Queen Mother raised her hand slightly and said calmly: "Get up. I specifically stopped them from coming to report."
Jing Siye nodded slightly and said nothing more, his expression still as calm as water.
After the Queen Mother finished speaking, she glared at Zhu Wenqin who was standing beside Jing Siye.
Zhu Wenqin was so scared that half of her body was hidden behind Jing Siye, with her head lowered, not daring to breathe.
"I guess this is the little guard who seduced Ye'er. He is quite pretty."
The Queen Mother snorted coldly and continued, "What a pity, he is just a man and cannot be on the stage."
When Zhu Wenqin heard this, she felt a sudden pain in her heart. But he saw Jing Siye clench his fist out of the corner of his eye, so he quickly and quietly reached out his hand and grabbed him tightly, praying in his heart:
[My Lord, please don't be impulsive]
[If I contradict the Queen Mother at this time, she will definitely hate Qin Er even more...]
Upon hearing this, Jing Siye closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and slowly loosened his fists.
The Queen Mother snorted disdainfully and didn't even look at Zhu Wenqin again. Seeing that the door of Jing Siye's study was open, he walked straight in, leaning on his jade cane.
Zhu Wenqin cried out inwardly: [Oh no, the notebook inside has not been put away yet. It will be disastrous if the Queen Mother sees it. 】
"Grandmother," Jing Siye spoke at this time, "This is my study, Grandmother, please stay."
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