Chapter 268: Prince Cong's Changes
In a carriage not far from Prince Cong's Mansion, Crown Princess Zhou Jirou also came to check Yuwen Zhao's legs.
He actually came back from the palace on a horse.
Yes! He was good at riding and shooting, but after breaking his leg, he never rode a horse again. For a long time, he was even afraid of horses.
When did he get over this?
Yuwen Zhao dismounted at the gate of Prince Cong's mansion, handed the horse to a servant, and walked up the steps himself.
He can now walk up the stairs by himself, but used to need help from servants.
Zhou Jirou sighed softly and returned to the Prince's Mansion.
She wrote another letter to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince at the front, telling him about the changes in his fifth brother's health and asking him to return to the capital as soon as possible. The expansion to the north had already gone far enough, and there was no more urgent situation than now.
Crown Prince Yuwen You is not stupid. He knows who is trustworthy. His interests are tied together with Zhou Jirou's, and neither can do without the other.
He knew that no matter what the circumstances, Zhou Jirou would stand by his side, would always put the interests of both of them first, would not get involved in those private fights, and her ultimate goal was for him to ascend the throne.
So when Xue Jiaer arrived, she was directly educated and made to know that Zhou Jirou held a special position in his mind, and this position was not just because she gave birth to a son.
Yuwen You was originally still worried about the youngest one, but now he realized that the lame fifth brother was the one he really needed to worry about.
Not long after the letter was sent, Zhou Jirou heard something even more terrifying.
Yuwen Zhao and Chang Huaizhen had been married for several years, but because Yuwen Zhao felt inferior due to his lame leg, he did not marry a concubine or Madam Ru, and the couple had no children.
But just now someone came to report to Zhou Jirou that Yuwen Zhao had entered the palace.
Yuwen Zhao usually did not enter the palace because he worked in the Ministry of Rites, and his jobs were all sinecures. No truly useful tasks would fall on him, so he had nothing to report to the palace.
I heard that he rushed into the palace this time because Princess Cong was pregnant.
Zhou Jirou felt like she was struck by lightning. Yuwen Zhao's leg was healed and the princess was pregnant.
Because she only knew that she had entered the palace but had no idea why, Zhou Jirou used her connections in the palace to find out.
Yuwen Zhao first went to see King Yuwen Sinian and told him that the princess had just found out that she was pregnant.
Yuwen Sinian was very happy. He always felt that he owed Yuwen Zhao something. He also knew the reason for his lameness very well. It was simply because he was too outstanding and was being noticed by others.
He probably thought that the prince did it, but he was in a difficult situation and he had no evidence, so he could only let it go.
He owes this child a debt, but he also loves him.
He immediately sent someone to call the imperial physician, who then went to Prince Cong's mansion to check on the princess.
Yuwen Zhao could have refused because he had Feng Aoqing, who was definitely much better than these imperial doctors, but he did not refuse. He tried his best to avoid any close contact with Feng Aoqing so as not to arouse others' vigilance.
When Yuwen Sinian asked about the injured leg, Yuwen Zhao had already thought of an excuse.
He told Yuwen Sinian that a month ago, he took the princess to Hanchu Temple outside the capital to pray for blessings.
It wasn't because of his leg injury, but because he had no children and wanted to seek an heir.
Unexpectedly, by chance, I met a herbalist in the mountains.
This herbalist in the mountains made a living by collecting herbs and had no ability to cure diseases. However, because he had been collecting herbs for many years, he had been climbing and rolling in the mountains and fell countless times. His body was covered with wounds, including a broken leg, a broken hand, and a broken sternum. But they were all healed, and he healed them all by himself. He had his own set of healing methods.
So Yuwen Zhao said that since it was already like this, he might as well give it a try, and went to find the man and bought the method from him.
Unexpectedly, when I returned to the palace and tried it, it actually had some effect.
Yuwen Sinian slapped his thigh and said, "This is the blessing you and the princess have accumulated every day. It's more than just a little bit of effect. It's almost no different from a normal person."
"I haven't noticed much change myself, except that I actually climbed the steps in front of my father's palace by myself. It turns out that I'm the one who fears the most."
Yuwen Sinian looked at Eunuch Si who was serving beside him.
Eunuch Si smiled and nodded, "Your Highness, the boy we sent out today was not used. Your Highness walked up here on his own."
"Excellent! If you continue to use this prescription for treatment, you will soon be able to return to normal health."
Yuwen Zhao replied, "Yes, I will continue to treat him. He will get better eventually. I won't be laughed at anymore, and I won't lose face for the Wang family."
"Let's not talk about face or not. As long as you are well, your father will be happy. Now the princess has a child. It doesn't matter whether it is a boy or a girl, as long as it is born, it's a double happiness! I think this is the happiest thing for me this year!" Yuwen Sinian was very happy.
Eunuch Si standing by was also in tears.
Yuwen Sinian continued, "Last year, the youngest returned, and this year your leg has healed, and you're pregnant. I'm wondering if the Ministry of Rites should arrange a blessing ceremony so we can report this to our ancestors."
When Yuwen Zhao heard this, he knelt down and said, "Father, my leg has just healed and the baby is still young. I think we should not do it. I am afraid..."
"Don't worry about this. This is a good thing. Why are you hiding it? I said it. See who has objections!"
"Father, if we must do it, I think it's best to keep it simple. Your policy of eliminating extravagance has yet to be effective. If we hold another large-scale sacrifice, it will be a waste of money and manpower, and I'm afraid it will be criticized."
"It's rare that you still care about Tianyao. You are right. Let's keep it simple. This matter has to be done anyway. I want everyone to know and make everyone happy for you." Yuwen Sinian nodded in agreement.
"Thank you, Father."
"Where has your mother gone?" Yuwen Sinian asked again.
"I haven't left yet. I thought I'd tell Father first, then I'll go see Mother and tell her the good news. But the Princess just got pregnant, and she's having a strong reaction. She can't walk more than three steps without feeling dizzy and vomiting, so she can't come with me to pay her respects."
The king waved his hand and said, "Tell Zhen'er not to go anywhere. Just stay home peacefully. I'll give you twenty more experienced maids and servants to take good care of her. You don't have to come to visit me. I'll visit her when I have time."
It seems that Yuwen Sinian is really happy.
"You should go see your mother soon and make her happy." Yuwen Sinian thought of Concubine Rong.
Yuwen Zhao hesitated and said, "Father..."
Yuwen Sinian understood and said, "Although you are in the Ministry of Rites, you should not get involved in the matter of the blessing meeting. Leave it to them. I will draft an edict to make arrangements in a moment."
"Yes." Yuwen Zhao was relieved.
Yuwen Sinian knew what his son was worried about, and was afraid that this time, things would be turbulent again.
But this time, he planned to protect him.
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