Chapter 664 The emperor is critically ill again?
Zhao Si said he was going to accompany his adoptive father and left first, and the Tang Dynasty fell into silence.
The tea on the table was already half cold, only slightly warm.
Mu Qing was the first to break the silence: "Master Zhao, what are your plans next?"
If Zhao Yunxuan could execute the criminal immediately without escorting him back to the capital, then he could stay in Qingzhou City until the next official took office. This would be beneficial to the stability of Qingzhou City and the safety of the Lu family.
However, according to the plans of the Du and Lu families, the prefect must be a reliable person, and the best candidate... is none other than Lord Liu's family.
At that time, in the Liu family, only Lord Liu's family stood on Hu Xiner's side. Moreover, unlike the Liu family that was all show and no substance, their family was a true family of scholars. Even Mr. Liu was not just a fool on the surface, but actually had a certain degree of wisdom.
Moreover, Master Liu and Lu Yunjue were classmates and good friends who had fought against the Crown Prince together. If there was any reliable person in the Lu family in the capital, besides the eldest princess, it would be Master Liu.
However, I don't know if this Lord Zhao can be flexible...
Zhao Yunxuan's answer was unexpected: "Of course I will bring the princess back to the capital."
"What?" Hu Xin'er was stunned. "Why should I go back to Beijing?"
Zhao Yunxuan slowly pulled out an imperial edict from his pocket: "The emperor is about to pass away."
It was ridiculous that he said this so nonchalantly.
Hu Xin'er's eyes twitched. "Again? He said the same thing when he tricked the princess into going back last time."
However, the guard’s acting skills that time were much better than those of the Lord Zhao in front of him.
Mu Qing also held his forehead with his hand. "Even if Your Majesty misses your daughter so much, you shouldn't use the same excuse over and over again. Besides, Xin'er is pregnant now and is probably about to give birth. How can she withstand the bumpy journey?"
Zhao Yunxuan twirled his fingers unconsciously, even though he didn't have any Buddhist beads in his hand.
His tone was very calm. "This is an imperial decree, and no one can disobey it. Please don't make it difficult for me. Besides, the distance from Qingzhou City to the capital is not far. Even if the princess really gives birth in a carriage, I can ensure her safety."
Yin Li leaned back and sneered, "What guarantee can you give? This is not your wife!"
Zhao Yunxuan glanced over with a hint of warning in his eyes.
He took out a brocade box from his arms, and inside it were several small jade bottles.
He pulled out the red stopper on one of the jade bottles, and the pill inside gave off a fragrance. It was the elixir he gave Hu Xin'er on the day when Hu Xin'er was frightened and had stomachache.
"Master had anticipated this disaster, so before I went down the mountain, I had already prepared a lot of pregnancy-preserving medicine, which is more than enough for the princess." Zhao Yunxuan's voice was gentle.
As soon as these words were spoken, the three people present frowned. It is said that medicine is three-quarters poisonous. Even if the pregnancy-maintaining medicine is very effective, how can it be taken all the time?
And for children, it is definitely better not to be frightened than to take medicine after being frightened!
"Lord Zhao!" With Hu Xin'er's safety at stake, Mu Qing couldn't sit still and tried to reason with him. "You brought elite troops and horses, and traveled day and night, so it only took a few days. But from Qingzhou to the capital, traveling by carriage, plus taking care of Xin'er, would take at least half a month!"
He felt that Zhao Yunxuan must have stayed in the mountains for too long and didn't know the world, so he said such things.
Zhao Yunxuan's expression became increasingly resolute. "Not only is Your Majesty the elder, but the princess has also asked me to deliver a message for her. If you don't return, she will hang herself immediately."
Hu Xin'er was furious. It was obvious that this outrageous behavior was learned from her comics.
This is the eldest princess' style.
but……
"The princess is ignorant, so does your Excellency have to be ignorant too?" Hu Xin'er's tone was very tactful, but her attitude was equally firm. "To be honest, I have already planned to settle down in Qingzhou City and not move around anymore. Moreover, I have already severed ties with my family."
After hearing the last sentence, Zhao Yunxuan's eyes widened slightly. How could there be someone in the world who would sever ties with the emperor?
He smiled and said, "The princess must have said that in anger."
Hu Xin'er shook her head and said, "No need to say more. Just tell His Majesty my words truthfully. I'm sure they won't blame you. As for the eldest princess, just tell her that I'm busy giving birth and let her have some fun on her own for a while."
If it really doesn't work, you can let the eldest princess, your best friend, come to Qingzhou City to play. Anyway, your actions in Qingzhou City have been exposed, and you don't have to worry about attracting attention and exposing your whereabouts.
The princess can come here to calm down and let the shadow guards around her provide protection for them. Why not do it?
Zhao Yunxuan looked troubled: "This... I'm afraid I have to go back."
He placed the imperial edict on the table, and the couple had no choice but to open it, only to find that the handwriting on it was not the emperor's, but the eldest princess's!
Oh my God, has the eldest princess been indulged to this extent?
Hu Xiner looked helpless. She was now certain that the eldest princess felt that the palace was too boring and there was no one to play with, so she wanted to call her back to play with her.
Maybe I'll have to urge for more comics.
Mu Qing thought so too. He read the imperial edict at a glance and his expression became increasingly solemn.
The last line of the imperial edict read: Doctor Dou is critically ill, please return quickly.
The emperor's critical illness did not scare Hu Xiner, but this news really made her heart skip a beat.
"My godfather is critically ill? How is that possible? He's such a skilled doctor!" She subconsciously denied it. "The eldest princess must have said that to trick us back."
But, if you think about it carefully, Old Man Dou is indeed old.
He had saved the Lu family from danger several times with his medical skills. How could the couple remain indifferent when they learned that he was critically ill?
Hu Xin'er smiled bitterly and said, "Nangong Yue is really smart. As soon as this news comes out, whether it's true or not, we must return to the capital."
Yin Li fanned her hair with a surprised look, "Are you alright? It's been months, and you still dare to go out? Aren't you afraid of being caught by the Crown Prince? And what about Madam Lu's funeral? Aren't you going to wait for Jiang Yao and the others?"
Hu Xiner was actually also in a dilemma. After all, Old Man Dou was receiving the best treatment in the country in the palace, so nothing serious should happen.
She thought for a moment and asked, "If I don't go back, what will Lord Zhao do with us?"
Zhao Yunxuan still smiled: "Of course, we will invite the princess and her husband back to the capital. Lord Chu will accompany us."
He deliberately emphasized the word "please" to show his attitude.
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