Zong Jiu was surprised that His Highness the Holy King had already warned Headmaster Hang. But why did he give such a warning? What did he discover? Or was there something wrong with His Highness the Holy King himself? Why did he warn Headmaster Hang in advance?
Hang Yuqing seemed to have guessed Zong Jiu's thoughts and frowned, saying, "I believe the Holy King would not harm the Emperor. The Holy King took that sword for the Emperor before, and it almost damaged his heart meridian. Once the heart meridian is damaged, even if he is saved, he will be tormented by illness for the rest of his life. The Holy King was willing to give up his life for the Emperor, how could he possibly harm the Emperor?"
Moreover, the Holy King genuinely cares about the Emperor. Although he is sometimes stubborn and often argues with the Emperor, he is the only one among all the princes who has inquired about the Emperor's health. The other princes have never shown any concern for the Emperor.
He believed that the Holy King's feelings for the Emperor were genuine!
Hang Yuqing's words also reminded Zong Jiu: "You're right. Anyone with eyes can see that the Emperor wants to make the Holy Prince the Crown Prince. Although the Emperor hasn't acknowledged the Holy Prince yet, everyone understands his intentions perfectly well. Once the Holy Prince returns after his meritorious service, the Emperor will definitely begin the process of acknowledging him. Therefore, the Holy Prince has no reason to harm the Emperor!"
Therefore, it is the Second Prince and the Third Prince, who are vying for the throne with the Holy King, who are most likely to harm the Emperor.
Especially the Third Prince. The Second Prince hasn't come to see the Emperor in the past few days; only the Third Prince has.
Moreover, before the Emperor had designs on the Holy Prince, he was grooming the Third Prince to be the Crown Prince. Now that the Emperor has suddenly changed his mind and wants to make the Holy Prince the Crown Prince, the Third Prince will definitely be angry and will definitely try to find a way to deal with it.
Zong Jiu understood everything and looked at Hang Yuqing nervously: "If it really was the Third Prince who harmed the Emperor, what should we do?"
Now the Emperor is not only seriously ill, but also in a coma. If the Emperor cannot wake up, wouldn't the palace be controlled by the Third Prince and the Second Prince?
Hang Yuqing patted Zong Jiu on the shoulder: "I'll say it again, we need to let the Holy King and the Dowager Consort know about this. Perhaps they can help the Emperor."
Although the Holy King is far away in the north, this matter should still be known to him.
As for the Imperial Concubine Dowager, although her status was not in accordance with etiquette, she was the only person the Emperor loved. Compared to the other concubines in the palace who all had their own agendas, the Imperial Concubine Dowager's feelings for the Emperor were purer.
Moreover, the Empress Dowager has always been flamboyant and outspoken. If she could enter the palace to take care of the Emperor, those who want to harm the Emperor might have some reservations.
Zong Jiu thought it made a lot of sense: "The Emperor is still unconscious, and I can't leave. Why don't you brew the medicine later and go to the Prince's residence in person to explain the situation to the Dowager Consort? As for the Prince, you can send a message yourself or have the Dowager Consort and the others send a message; it's up to you."
“Okay,” Hang Yuqing replied immediately.
Such an important matter definitely requires my personal visit.
While the two were talking, the medicine was already brewed.
Hang Yuqing poured the medicine into the medicine bowl.
Zong Jiu immediately took the medicine bowl: "Give me the medicine, you go do your work. I'll take care of the Emperor. I've already given instructions to the Imperial Guards, they won't let anyone in easily."
“Okay.” Hang Yuqing knew that even if the emperor took the medicine, he might not wake up immediately.
Therefore, he could have easily made a trip to the Holy Prince's Mansion before the Emperor woke up.
The two then split up and began to act separately.
Meanwhile, Xuan Yuan Yu and Xuan Yuan Zhi went to Su Hui Yan's and Liang Fei's palaces respectively.
Yingyue Palace.
As soon as the mother and son entered the room, Consort Liang gave a signal to the palace maids and nannies, who immediately and discreetly withdrew.
After everyone left, Consort Liang immediately asked Xuan Yuanzhi, "What exactly happened? Why did His Majesty suddenly faint out of nowhere?"
Xuanyuan Zhi narrowed his eyes coldly: "Head Physician Hang said that Father Emperor suffers from tuberculosis."
"Tuberculosis!" Consort Liang exclaimed in shock, her eyes widening in disbelief. "How could this be? I've never heard of His Majesty having any health problems before. How could His Majesty suddenly have tuberculosis!"
Xuanyuan Zhi snorted coldly: "That's right. Father's health was clearly fine before. Just a few days ago, Chief Physician Hang took Father's pulse and Father was in good health. How come Father has contracted tuberculosis in just a few days?"
Xuan Yuanzhi's words were as obvious as could be. Consort Liang instantly recalled the words he and Xuan Yuanyu had exchanged during their argument in Chengqian Palace, and seemed to understand something immediately. She frowned and said, "It really was Xuan Yuanyu who attacked your father."
Xuan Yuanzhi's face was grim as he said with certainty, "It's probably true. After all, Xuan Yuanzhan is gone. If Father were to have an accident now, the chances of him ascending the throne would be very high. He's very good at choosing his timing!"
After Xuanyuan Zhan left, he turned against his father. No matter how powerful Xuanyuan Zhan was, he couldn't help him in the face of such a crisis. This was indeed the best time to act.
Consort Liang panicked completely: "How is your father? Is he dying?"
Xuanyuan Zhi shook his head gravely: "I don't know either. From what Hang Yuqing said, Father's illness is incurable!"
Regardless of how Father Emperor contracted tuberculosis, it is an incurable disease!
Upon hearing this, Consort Liang became anxious again: "We can't let Xuan Yuan Yu get away with it! We have to expose him!"
Xuanyuan Yu dared to plot against the Emperor. If they expose him, he will have no chance of competing with Zhi'er for the throne.
Xuanyuan Zhi also shook his head: "It's no use. Today, Hang Yuqing and the Imperial Physician Yi Zhongrui both treated Father Emperor. Apart from discovering that Father Emperor has lung disease and tuberculosis, they couldn't find anything else. They couldn't figure out the cause of Father Emperor's illness at all. It must be that Xuanyuan Yu did it very secretly. We have no evidence and can't do anything to him!"
Otherwise, Xuanyuan Yu wouldn't have been so arrogant in front of him.
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