Chapter 913: One Can Pretend and the Other Can Endure
"Prince, Princess, you are finally back!"
Dehai knew that the two had returned to Beijing, so he waited at the door of Emperor Xuande's bedroom early. He couldn't help crying before he finished speaking.
He raised his hand and slapped himself, cursing, "You useless old thing, why are you crying about such a happy thing?"
As he spoke, he quickly led Mo Jinchuan inside, saying as they walked, "Your Highness doesn't know that when His Majesty heard the news that you fell into the water, he was so angry that he fainted."
Song Yanxi asked coldly, "Who did this?"
Before she left the palace, she clearly told Dehai to protect Emperor Xuande.
Whether it was the clothes he wore or the things he ate, including the memorials he had to read every day, they all needed to be screened by a special person before being presented to him.
Even if it was extremely urgent news in the court, it had to be mentioned slowly to Emperor Xuande when he was calm, so as not to cause him too much shock and the risk of a stroke.
Dehai agreed to all of these at the time and assured her again and again.
And it’s only been a few days?
Upon hearing this, Dehai raised his hand and slapped himself again.
He slapped the opponent so hard that half of his face turned pale, and then several finger marks quickly became swollen with blood.
His eyes were filled with regret, "It's all my fault. I didn't realize that Your Majesty had already woken up."
As he said this, he raised his hand to hit again.
Mo Jinchuan stopped him first and said coldly, "Eunuch De, there's no need to blame yourself. Even if you can hide it for a while, you can't stop those ulterior motives from trying every possible means to test you."
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a joyful voice from the inner room, "Father, the fifth one is back."
Soon, a man in a navy blue brocade robe came out from behind the curtain, his face showing the joy of an older brother who saw his younger brother return home after surviving the disaster.
If you don’t know them, you would really think they are brothers.
Mo Wenjing raised the corners of his lips slightly, walked forward and was about to hug Mo Jinchuan, but he dodged slightly by turning sideways.
Sensing the delicate atmosphere between the two brothers, De Hai hurriedly said, "Your Highness Prince Xuan, you may not know that Your Highness Prince Jin still has internal injuries and is unable to move."
"Look at me." Mo Wenjing's eyes were filled with annoyance. "Fifth brother, come with me to see the emperor. He has been missing you for the past two days."
When his sight fell on Song Yanxi, he seemed to have suddenly seen her, and said with a faint smile: "Sister-in-law, you have worked really hard this time."
Song Yanxi nodded slightly, "Your Highness Prince Xuan, you are too kind."
This was her second time meeting Mo Wenjing, and it felt even more hypocritical than their first meeting.
Doctor Xi was right, the Mo clan was indeed very cunning and shrewd.
It was clearly he who was on the bridge and knocked his brother into the river with a palm when he was caught off guard, but now he can still be so friendly and intimate with him as if nothing had happened.
On the other hand, there was no extra emotion on Mo Jinchuan's cold face, as if someone else had been hit by Mo Wenjing's palm.
These two brothers are really good at pretending while the other one is good at enduring.
On the dragon bed, Emperor Xuande lay there motionless, his mouth slightly open, his eyes glancing in the direction of the sound.
Mo Jinchuan's face suddenly darkened, and he stepped forward quickly, "Didn't they say that Father has woken up and is fine?"
Dehai knelt down tremblingly, and said in a tearful voice, "Your Majesty has been like this since he woke up. Doctor Wang and others have been trying their best to treat him, but to no avail.
As long as the prince and princess haven't returned, I dare not tell the ministers about your majesty's true condition."
Emperor Xuande suffered from a cold that invaded his body. Now he could neither speak nor write, and it was obvious that he could no longer preside over the government.
Moreover, the court has not yet appointed a crown prince. If any news leaks out and people know his current situation, the previous dynasty will be in chaos.
But this kind of thing can't be delayed by just delaying it.
Fortunately, the prince returned in time and was safe and sound, otherwise, those people with ulterior motives from the previous dynasty would have killed him at the court tomorrow morning.
Mo Wenjing looked at Song Yanxi, his tone unable to express any emotion. "Imperial Physician Wang and others are working all night in the Imperial Hospital to discuss countermeasures. Does my sister-in-law have any good ideas for treating father?"
Song Yanxi: "I'll have to consult the doctor to find out the specific situation."
Mo Wenjing nodded and immediately made a gesture of invitation.
Then, he looked at Mo Jinchuan and said with a faint smile: "Fourth brother is still injured and can't stand for long. Let's go wait outside."
As he spoke, he supported Mo Jinchuan affectionately, then looked at Song Yanxi and said, "Thank you, sister-in-law."
Dehai followed closely behind, and when he walked out, he did not forget to close the door considerately, and said softly: "This old servant will be waiting outside. If the princess needs me, please call me at any time."
Song Yanxi tapped her chin lightly, her eyes casually sweeping across the room, her gaze finally landing on the incense burner by the window.
She immediately picked up the kettle on the table, walked over quickly to extinguish the incense burner that was emitting a faint sweet fragrance, and then propped up the window.
Knowing that Emperor Xuande was suspicious by nature and must be listening to her movements, Song Yanxi said to herself, "The smell of incense in the room is too strong, which is not conducive to your majesty's condition."
As she spoke, she had already walked to the dragon bed.
Looking at Emperor Xuande lying on the bed, with his face crooked and his eyes slanted, and without any of his former imperial aura, Song Yanxi couldn't help but feel complicated.
A few days ago, he was still the almighty emperor.
But now he can only lie here, like a human puppet, being manipulated by others.
Song Yanxi calmed down and said in a voice without any emotion: "This humble servant will give your majesty acupuncture next. If I have offended you, please forgive me."
Emperor Xuande moved his mouth and only uttered a low hum. It was unclear whether he agreed or wanted to speak.
Song Yanxi took out the needle bag from her shoulder bag and asked again before she started, "Your Majesty, do you agree that I can give you acupuncture?"
Knowing that he couldn't speak now, she said, "If your Majesty agrees, please blink.
If you disagree, just blink twice."
Emperor Xuande just looked at her sideways and did not respond accordingly.
But when Song Yanxi came over just now, she clearly saw him blinking several times in the direction of Mo Jinchuan.
Since he could move but didn't, it seemed that he was not satisfied with either of the two options she gave him.
Facing Emperor Xuande's complicated eyes, Song Yanxi did not give the third option as he expected.
She took out a silver needle and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry."
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"Fifth brother, you really didn't let your brother down." Mo Wenjing picked up the teacup and took a sip, his smile not reaching his eyes.
Mo Jinchuan's expression was cold, "I thought Fifth Brother would be very disappointed."
As soon as the words fell, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became weird.
Dehai hurriedly said, "Please wait a moment, my two princes. I still have to go to Fengyi Palace to reply to the Empress.
His Royal Highness Prince Jin has not returned yet, and the Empress and Princess Roujia are very worried."
"Go ahead." Mo Wenjing chuckled, his eyes filled with doting. "It's been a year since I last saw her. I'm afraid Yingxue has grown into a graceful young lady."
Mo Jinchuan's eyes were cold, "Since Fourth Brother is so worried about you, why don't you go and take a look?"
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