Chapter 362: His Royal Highness Prince Jin, I’m afraid he’s coming back
General's Mansion.
Eunuch De drank two cups of tea in a row and could no longer sit still.
Lin Tingfeng, who was sitting next to him, felt even more uneasy and felt that every day was like a year.
He would rather be sent out by General Xu to train troops during the New Year than deal with people in front of the emperor.
Especially this person, he spoke with a forced smile and never even looked him in the eye.
If you don’t know, you might think he had offended him sometime.
Even though he was dissatisfied, Lin Tingfeng could only put on a smile at the moment, for fear that he would say something he shouldn't say after returning to Beijing, making the emperor even more dissatisfied with him.
Eunuch De casually put down his cup and asked casually, "It's been a while since Shi Han's appointment as a doctor, right?"
Lin Tingfeng said: "I estimate it has been about a month."
"Yeah?"
Eunuch De pinched his fingers and smiled, "That's quite a coincidence! If I remember correctly, the great victory at the border town had just happened two days ago, right?"
The border troops used mechanical devices to repel the Liang army, and under the leadership of Qiu Zongping, they chased them for forty miles, forcing Wen Qi to retreat. During the retreat, he even neglected his favorite concubine.
The rumor that Zhuang Shihan and Wen Qi had an old relationship started spreading like wildfire after the favorite concubine named Jiaojiao was taken into the city.
It's quite a coincidence.
The day she entered the city, the heavy snow that had lasted for several days finally stopped, and it was another rare sunny day.
After an epidemic, the people who were almost out of medicine and food spontaneously walked out of their homes, thanking God for sparing their lives, and even more thankful for the protection of Mo Jinchuan and others.
Many people bought incense and candles and went to the Temple of the God of War with their families to pray for the two people who were stranded in Liang territory and their lives were uncertain.
Someone said the wrong thing while burning incense. He said that he hoped they could be reborn in paradise, and was almost attacked by the people who were traveling with him.
If that person hadn't admitted his mistake quickly and sincerely, everyone would have punched and kicked him, and he would have been skinned alive even if he didn't die.
It was at this time that Jiaojiao was escorted into the city in a prison van.
She had shackles around her neck, revealing her fragile yet beautiful face to the people.
Zhuang Shihan has always acted in a flamboyant manner.
Almost everyone in the city, young and old, recognized her face.
Seeing such a similar face, many people secretly wondered if this person might be her twin sister.
Otherwise, how could they be so similar?
I heard that a few children admitted their mistake and chased after the prison van, calling her "Fairy Sister."
By the time they learned the news, the prison van carrying Jiaojiao had already passed through the downtown area and even happened to take a wrong turn at an intersection and turned towards the Temple of War God.
No one needed to say anything specifically, that face was enough to arouse the imagination of the people in the city.
The rumor spread like wildfire, and overnight, several versions of the story, large and small, spread throughout the city.
The most popular one is "The Crazy Prince's Unrequited Love".
While Eunuch De was still on the road, he ordered people to rush the notebooks describing the grudges between the two men back to the capital.
Judging from the time, it should be on your Majesty's desk soon.
Hearing his hidden meaning, Lin Tingfeng's face turned a little ugly. He forced a smile and said, "My lord, you have a good memory."
"General, you're joking." Eunuch De suppressed his smile and said meaningfully, "I'm old now, how can I compare to the general and the princess? This is the prime of my life."
Lin Tingfeng felt a chill on his back and was worrying about how to respond when he suddenly caught a glimpse of a plain figure walking quickly in the yard.
He was delighted but pretended to be anxious and said, "Why did you come back so late? You made Eunuch De wait so long."
He still has the nerve to ask her?
Even though someone from the capital was coming, which was such a big deal, he didn't go to Huichun Hall to call her in person, but instead asked that lunatic Xi Lin to go.
Not only did he embarrass her, but he also put the important matter off until last.
He clearly did it on purpose!
And Lin Tingfeng, knowing that the two of them had always been at odds, still let Xi Lin tell her, which made it hard for her not to suspect that he had other intentions.
If so, that would be great.
It just so happened that she was annoyed when she saw his face now.
Suppressing the depression in her heart, Zhuang Shihan forced a smile and said, "Huichun Hall is overcrowded. I heard that Eunuch De got here and was about to leave, but the remaining people refused to let him go, so I had to appease them first."
"Is there such a thing?" Eunuch De frowned and snorted coldly, "The princess has spoiled these people."
Unsure of his exact purpose for coming this time, Zhuang Shihan said with an apologetic smile, "The border town has just suffered a great disaster, and the people haven't yet come to terms with the situation, so it's inevitable that they're prone to wild thoughts.
After this year, the people will naturally forget this pain and can resume their lives.”
"The princess is so kindhearted, it is a blessing to the people of Da'an!"
"This is what I should do. I really don't deserve your praise."
"Why don't you accept it?" Eunuch De asked with a stern face.
When Zhuang Shihan's heart was lifted up, he continued, "Well-deserved, even the highest praise is worthy of the princess.
If it weren't for the princess's courage and carefulness, who worked tirelessly to treat the people in the city and discovered the medicinal herbs that could combat the epidemic in time, the city would not have been saved."
Eunuch De was clearly smiling, but there was no trace of smile in his eyes.
These words of praise always make people feel a little strange.
Zhuang Shihan felt a chill on her back and said with a forced smile, "Father-in-law, these words are too harsh. Shihan is really unworthy of them.
"Master has given me an order. Treating illnesses and practicing medicine is my lifelong responsibility. How can I even ask for a thank you for something I've done that's my duty?"
She straightened her expression and continued, "Not to mention that I am now the Princess of Da'an. Since I enjoy this honor, I should do what I can for the people of Da'an.
It's not good at all. I'll bear the false title of Princess for nothing and bring disgrace to the reputation of the Duke of Jingguo's Mansion."
Eunuch De nodded and said, "The princess is righteous."
Lin Tingfeng sat aside and listened, his face darker than ever before.
He had winked at Shihan more than once, signaling her to stop, but she acted as if she didn't see it and continued talking to herself.
Did she really think that an old fox like Eunuch De, who had been immersed in the deep palace for many years and was accustomed to the intrigues of the previous and harem, could not see through her little tricks?
What he just said was almost like saying that Song Yanxi was unworthy of the position and had carried the title of princess in vain.
Her status as a princess was bestowed upon her by His Majesty himself.
To question Song Yanxi is to question the decision of His Majesty.
No one in the world dared to openly question the emperor.
Not to mention, a princess who only has a title but no fiefdom, who keeps saying that she is doing things for the people of the world, is the biggest joke.
If it really comes to the point where she has to save the situation, it would be better not to defend this city.
Wanting to send him away quickly, Zhuang Shihan said with a faint smile, "My lord, you must have been exhausted from the long journey. I've asked someone to prepare food at the restaurant in the city..."
"No need to bother."
Eunuch De interrupted her, lowered his eyes, straightened his clothes, and said, "I have the Emperor's orders. Today, I am only taking His Majesty to visit General Lin and the Princess, so I will not stay any longer."
Lin Tingfeng frowned upon hearing this and said tentatively, "It's getting late, sir. Why don't you take a rest for a day? It won't be too late to continue on your journey."
Eunuch De smiled wryly, "I can't rest."
He said, standing up and saying goodbye.
Lin Tingfeng smiled as he escorted the person out the door. When he turned around, his expression changed and he said, "Your Highness Prince Jin, I'm afraid you're coming back."
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