Chapter 639 Emperor Xuande is seriously ill
When Dehai came to invite Song Yanxi into the palace, she was practicing calligraphy with Ziheng in the study of the princess's mansion.
Jiaojiao couldn't write yet, so she sat obediently beside him with a plate of melon seeds in her hand, eating while praising her second brother's beautiful handwriting.
Then from time to time, he would point at the words on the paper and ask, but I didn't know whether I remembered them or not.
Dehai was surprised to find the two children there. He then quickly said, "Princess, please accompany me to the palace. His Majesty invites you."
When she heard about entering the palace, Jiaojiao put down the plate in her hand with a "pop" and said with a cold face: "Mother is not going."
Ziheng also put down his brush, his pair of black and white eyes full of vigilance.
Knowing that the tempers of these two young masters were not easy to mess with, Dehai wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with embarrassment: "It is really urgent to ask the princess to come, and there is no delay.
Otherwise, if His Majesty blames us, we won't be able to bear the consequences."
Jiaojiao snorted softly, “What’s wrong with this grandpa? I’ve already told you that mother won’t go over.
Don’t you understand?”
Ziheng glanced at her and shook his head slightly.
Then, he looked at De Hai and asked in a deep voice, "Eunuch De, could you please tell me why His Majesty summoned my aunt?"
"this……"
Dehai did know, but he didn't dare to say it.
This concerns the health of His Majesty. Even if a knife is on your neck, you must not utter a single word.
Otherwise, even if his old bones were broken, it would be difficult to atone for his sins.
Ziheng's face was slightly cold, and he said politely: "If the father-in-law can't tell me, I'm afraid my aunt can't go with you."
Seeing that sullen face and unquestionable tone, Dehai was dazed for a moment.
Isn't this second young master usually not good at speaking?
Unexpectedly, when he speaks now, he sounds a bit like His Royal Highness Prince Jin when he was young, with an aura of majesty without even being angry.
These children in Prince Jin's Mansion all look quite good.
It’s a pity that none of them is the prince’s bloodline.
This has been a concern that Your Majesty has been unable to let go of for more than ten years.
Thinking of Emperor Xuande, Dehai couldn't help but wet his eyes. He looked at Song Yanxi and almost pleaded, "Princess, please follow me into the palace."
Hearing that his tone was not right, Song Yanxi nodded, turned to look at Ziheng and said, "Second Young Master, I have to go to the palace and may not be able to come back tonight.
You and Jiaojiao will stay in the previous guest room first. If you need anything, just tell the servants."
Ziheng pursed his lips and said nothing.
Judging from his expression, he was clearly reluctant and didn't want to make Song Yanxi angry.
Jiaojiao didn't think too much about it, she rushed over and hugged her, saying forcefully: "Mom, you have to stay at home with Jiaojiao, you are not allowed to go!"
Song Yanxi sighed softly, patted her head and said, "Be good, Jiaojiao. Auntie has some important things to do and will be back soon after she finishes them."
When the little girl heard this, she shook her head like a rattle.
She bit her lip and whispered in Song Yanxi's ear, "Mother, it was Daddy who asked my second brother and I to keep an eye on you.
If you leave, Dad will be angry."
Perhaps she felt that the word "optimistic" was not the right word, so she tilted her head and thought for a moment, then said crisply, "We want to follow mother."
Although Ziheng didn't say anything, he didn't refute either.
It was obvious that Mo Jinchuan had specifically instructed this when he sent them here.
Knowing the tempers of the siblings, Song Yanxi did not try to appease them, but asked De Hai directly, "Eunuch De, is the prince in the palace now?"
Upon hearing this, Dehai's forehead became sweatier.
These two people are here to break his old bones.
His Majesty's illness is such a serious matter that even the Queen and the Imperial Concubine are still hiding it. How could he dare to tell Princess Yong'an the truth?
From his reaction, Song Yanxi had already gotten the answer she wanted.
She looked at Ziheng and said seriously, "I have to go to the palace tonight. Jiaojiao will be in the care of the Second Young Master."
Ziheng nodded his chin and was about to say something when he heard Jiaojiao say angrily, "I want to go with mother too."
As she spoke, she looked up at Song Yanxi and asked eagerly, "Mom, are you really not taking Jiaojiao with you?"
At any other time, seeing the little girl in such a state, Song Yanxi would definitely not have the heart to do so.
But considering what happened today, I'm afraid we really can't bring them into the palace.
If her guess was correct, the fewer people who knew about this, the better.
Her face turned cold, and she asked in a deep voice, "Jiaojiao, what did you promise your aunt before?"
The little girl pursed her lips and said aggrievedly, "Jiaojiao, you must be obedient."
But she didn't want to be obedient, she just wanted to be with her father and mother.
What's wrong with that?
The more Jiaojiao thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt. With red eyes, she said, "Mom, please go."
After she finished speaking, she turned her face away, clearly angry.
Song Yanxi was about to say something to comfort her, but then she heard Dehai urging her, "Princess, we have to hurry."
If we delay any further and someone with ulterior motives finds out, it will probably cause a lot of trouble.
It would be fine if Her Majesty is safe and sound, but if something goes wrong, won't those censors stab her to death with their pens?
Song Yanxi also knew the seriousness of the matter. She nodded at Ziheng and turned to walk out.
Zhuzhi was already waiting outside the door with a medicine box, and worry was evident in her eyes.
What good could come of suddenly rushing her daughter into the palace at this hour?
Unfortunately, the prince was in the inner palace at the moment, and the old man had not returned yet. She wanted to call for help, but she didn't know who to look for.
Dehai forced a smile, took the medicine box from Zhuzhi and said, "It's getting late, young lady, don't make another trip. I will naturally send you back after I finish my work."
Zhuzhi opened his mouth, but after a long while he could only squeeze out the word "good".
Who is Eunuch De?
He is serving in front of the emperor and is the most popular person in front of His Majesty.
He was willing to talk to her because of her daughter. If she said anything more, she would be ungrateful.
Zhuzhi smiled as he escorted her to the door. He watched Song Yanxi get on the carriage and quickly instructed the little girl beside him, "Have someone lock the door. No one is allowed to enter or leave until the young lady returns."
As she was about to go out, the little girl hurriedly asked, "Sister Zhuzhi, it's so late, what are you going to do?"
Zhuzhi paused, and without turning back, he said, "I'm going out for a while. Go tell Zhuyu to take good care of the two young masters of Prince Jin's Mansion.
Remember, before the young lady returns, they must not be allowed to leave the Princess's Mansion."
After saying this, Zhuzhi hurried away, and his figure soon disappeared into the night.
*
Inside Emperor Xuande's bedroom.
A group of imperial physicians, led by Imperial Physician Qi, gathered together, all of them sweating profusely with anxiety.
After discussing for a while, no recipe was decided.
It’s not that I don’t have the real ability, but I don’t dare to act rashly.
Emperor Xuande's health had long been in a very bad state.
He usually relies on rare medicinal herbs to survive, and ordinary herbs have no effect on him at all.
But they really didn't dare to take drastic measures.
Doctor Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead and whispered, "Your Majesty's health is closely related to the fate of our country, Da'an. How can you use medicine casually?"
As he spoke, he glanced at Xi Yuan, who was not in a hurry, and said through gritted teeth, "Xi, it's already this hour, and you must compete with me at this time?
If anything happens to your Majesty's health, no one here will survive!"
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