The cold wind is biting, and before we know it, it's already December.
Some of the bonsai trees planted in the courtyard of the Imperial Preceptor's residence have already lost their leaves and are showing signs of withering.
Qin Chuan gazed at the falling leaves, lost in thought.
Su Ruyan wore a white cloak, her temperament as pure as snow, but her beautiful face became even more radiant, and her demeanor had transformed from that of a pretty young woman into a charming and sophisticated lady.
During her time at the Imperial Preceptor's residence, under Qin Chuan's daily care and loving nurturing, she underwent a remarkable transformation in her demeanor...
"My husband..."
Taking her husband's arm and resting her head gently on his shoulder, Su Ruyan said slowly:
"Mother canceled her birthday banquet this year. Now she is devoted to vegetarianism and chanting Buddhist scriptures. It seems that she has really been changed by the Buddhist scriptures you gave her. However, my eldest sister and I have discussed it and we want to go back to Jiangzhou together for the New Year to make our parents happy. What do you think, husband?"
Qin Chuan put his arm around her soft waist and nodded: "I'll listen to my wife."
"My husband is so good..."
As she spoke, Su Ruyan moved closer to Qin Chuan, slowly closed her eyes, and a satisfied smile appeared on her lips, as if she wished time could stand still at this moment...
"My lady, is there anything you want?"
"No, my husband, I don't need anything."
"My wife, if I told you I'm not from this world, would you believe me?"
Upon hearing Qin Chuan ask this question, Su Ruyan smiled and said, "I believe you..."
"Huh? You really believe that? Then let me tell you something: I have a system..."
Qin Chuan planned to be honest with Su Ruyan and ask her to help him make money through the system, so that he could quickly solve all the problems in Da Gan country.
However, Su Ruyan's next words were like a bucket of cold water poured down her throat—
"I believe you drank too much last night! Just how strong was that Erguotou? It seems you're still not sober. Why don't you go back and take a nap?"
"Uh... whatever, no one in this world really believes I'm a time traveler..."
Qin Chuan sighed inwardly, but smelling Su Ruyan's faint fragrance so close to his face, and holding her soft, fragrant body in his arms, he thought, "If no one believes me, so be it. It's fine as it is now. We'll deal with the future later..."
...
"Imperial Preceptor, His Majesty requests your presence!"
Just as Qin Chuan and Su Ruyan were discussing Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor), the eunuch Zhang Cheng and the young princess arrived at the Imperial Preceptor's residence.
"Zhang Cheng, why isn't Eunuch Liu here?"
In the past, it was always the eunuch Liu, who wore a python robe, who came to invite Qin Chuan. This time, unexpectedly, it was Zhang Cheng who came. However, Zhang Cheng had not yet put on the python robe and was still just a second-class errand eunuch.
"Reporting to the Imperial Preceptor, Eunuch Liu passed away yesterday."
Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Qin Chuan was slightly taken aback. This eunuch Liu looked to be only in his fifties. How could he have suddenly passed away from illness?
Could some conspiracy have taken place in the palace?
But upon closer reflection, it seemed impossible. The Empress controlled the Imperial Guards and the Imperial Household Guards, and she didn't keep any male favorites in the harem. Apart from Weiyang Palace, the other palaces were empty, so there was absolutely no way any conspiracy or upheaval could have occurred...
It seems that he truly passed away unexpectedly from some unknown illness.
Qin Chuan felt only a slight pang of regret before getting into the carriage, preparing to go to the palace with Zhang Cheng.
Just as he got into the carriage, the little princess actually followed him. Qin Chuan was a little puzzled. Why did this little beauty come along?
The little princess's eyes seemed to have lost their former sparkle, and she forced a smile as she said, "Fifth Uncle, my father asked me to get some medicine from you."
For the past few days, Prince Jingbei has not visited the Imperial Preceptor's residence for some reason. According to the young princess, he seems to have fallen ill again, and his condition is not optimistic.
The young princess's face showed a sad expression: "My father... my father... he is sick and can't get out of bed."
How could this be?
Qin Chuan was puzzled. He remembered giving Jingbei Wang medicine to cure mercury poisoning. Although he was impotent, he couldn't possibly be so sick that he couldn't get out of bed, could he?
"What symptoms does Your Highness have now?" Qin Chuan asked the young princess.
The young princess said with a sorrowful expression, "He vomited blood yesterday, and he can barely speak today. It's very serious... Fifth Uncle, please save my father..."
Qin Chuan had no choice but to let Zhang Cheng return to the palace alone and report the situation to the Empress.
Then, together with the young princess, they arrived at the Jingbei Prince's Mansion.
The Prince Jingbei's residence remained as quiet as ever, except that a bleak north wind blew, scattering fallen leaves into piles, which no one bothered to clean up...
It is said that Prince Jingbei was sickly since childhood. When the late emperor passed away, he wanted him to live peacefully in the capital, so he was not granted a fiefdom. Although he had no real power, he was still rich and honored.
However, his body seemed unable to handle this wealth and luxury...
Upon entering Prince Jingbei's room, they saw the elegant and beautiful Su Rushi, her face filled with sorrow, holding Prince Jingbei's hand, tears streaming down her face...
Upon seeing Qin Chuan, Su Rushi quietly wiped away her tears and whispered, "My brother-in-law is here..."
At this moment, the Prince of Jingbei's face was deathly pale, like a living zombie. His eyes seemed lifeless, as if his seven souls and three spirits had already been taken away by the King of Hell. His bloodless lips moved slightly, and he said in a weak voice:
"Shan'er... I didn't ask you to... get the medicine... The Imperial Advisor... is busy with state affairs... how could I... let him... make the trip himself... cough cough cough cough!"
After saying that, Prince Jingbei coughed violently.
Su Ru took a handkerchief to wipe his lips, the handkerchief was covered in blood, and she couldn't stop crying when she saw it.
"Shan'er...you go out first..." Jingbei Wang said weakly.
The young princess wiped away her tears, buried her head, and silently walked out of the room.
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