Chapter 359 Persuasion Failed
Concubine Yan felt a chill in her heart and became more uneasy.
Because in Concubine Yan's impression, although the emperor has a domineering and conceited temperament, as long as you find the pattern and grasp it correctly, he is easy to coax and please.
At least she has never failed in all these years.
Over the years, it has not been difficult for Concubine Yan to achieve her goals through him.
But now he refused.
Why? Because the other person's surname is Yu? Because of the Queen Mother? Because the Emperor has already noticed something was wrong with what happened back then? Is that why he is so persistent in wanting to meet the descendants of the Yu family?
As for the claim that the emperor was not out of curiosity but really wanted Yu Xiaofang to see him, Concubine Yan would not believe it no matter what she said.
Even if Yu Xiaofang's grandfather was a renowned physician, would the emperor truly trust his medical skills when he was less than twenty years old? Would he place his hopes on him? What a joke!
Concubine Yan gritted her teeth and said, "Your Majesty, your health is of paramount importance! You cannot withstand such torture. The person outside has such an identity and background. I am really worried—"
The emperor stared at her coldly, and Concubine Yan's voice stopped abruptly.
"Your Majesty, I am truly worried about you."
"Alright, I have made up my mind on this matter. My beloved concubine, there is no need to say anything more."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Concubine Yan smiled, not daring to say anything more. The Emperor's tone and expression clearly showed impatience. Although this emotion was not obvious and most others would not be able to sense the difference, Concubine Yan could clearly feel it.
If she continues to speak without knowing her place, the emperor will definitely get angry.
Concubine Yan quickly smiled and started talking about other things that the emperor was interested in. Sure enough, the emperor soon became happy again.
After finally coaxing the emperor into submission, she accompanied him for dinner, lit the lamp for him, and helped him read two memorials. Only after he took his medicine and was ready to rest did Concubine Yan take her leave.
It was already dark, and the palace was lit with lights all along the way. Although the scattered lights were dim, they were enough to illuminate the area. Concubine Yan walked slowly along the way, wondering what she was thinking about.
The dim lights on both sides of the road and the various dark shadows in the distance that were magnified and exaggerated by the darkness were like monsters crouching in the darkness, as if they might pounce at any time with their fangs and claws bared.
Concubine Yan felt inexplicably uneasy.
After returning to Guanju Palace, Concubine Yan suddenly made up her mind: Yu Xiaofang must not be allowed to see the emperor!
Absolutely not!
Early the next morning, Marquis Cheng'en received a letter from Concubine Yan and was shocked.
He paced back and forth in the study, anxious, panicked and irritable.
The Empress is right. We can't take this risk. This is too dangerous. Who knows how much Yu Xiaofang really knows? Who knows if the old doctor Yu who committed suicide left him anything?
If it is brought before the Emperor, there will be no need for further evidence. As long as the Emperor becomes suspicious, the matter will be over.
Marquis Cheng'en was filled with hatred. Zhao Xiang was truly a piece of shit! He had never expected him to cause so much trouble.
If I had known he was such a big trouble, I should have found a way to kill him on the way when he was exiled to Lingnan.
As long as he was dead, even if the emperor got angry, so what? At worst, he could just give up a few important people to let the emperor vent his anger.
For a monarch, especially one with a temperament like the emperor, no minister is indispensable to him. Even if Zhao Xiang died, the emperor would feel regret for a while, but after that, he would be fine.
Just like what happened with the Queen Mother back then——
Oh, didn’t we get through it without any danger?
Although Marquis Cheng'en felt regretful, it was of no use.
But this is a lesson learned from the past!
Out of a moment of mercy, he spared Zhao Xiang's life, which caused so much trouble. If he had kept a troublemaker like Yu Xiaofang, who knows, there might have been trouble too.
Marquis Cheng'en decided to take action.
Originally, he didn't want to involve the Second Prince, but then he thought, can the Yan family and the Second Prince still be separated? Everything the Yan family does, whether it has anything to do with the Second Prince or not, will be considered the Second Prince's intention.
Therefore, it is impossible to distance the Second Prince from this matter.
Why not just tell him.
The Second Prince's mansion has more capable guards and masters, which makes it easier for him to succeed.
The second prince is not very smart, but he will never do anything without thinking.
Marquis Cheng'en hadn't originally intended to tell the whole story, only wanting to borrow someone. The Second Prince pressed the issue, one question after another, and it was impossible to explain the issue without getting to the root of the matter. The Second Prince wouldn't give up.
Marquis Cheng'en had no choice but to tell everything!
Anyway, they are all family. To be honest, the Second Prince is grown up now, and we can tell him what he should know so that he can have some peace of mind.
The second prince was shocked
He was still young when the Queen Mother passed away, but his grandmother was kind and gentle, and treated him and the Crown Prince equally, so he liked her very much.
When the Queen Mother passed away, he cried very sadly. Even when he thinks about it now, the memory is still clear.
But he never imagined that the Queen Mother's death was related to his mother?!
"Uncle, tell me, was the Queen Mother killed by my mother?"
"This—Your Highness, you can't say that. The Queen is such a precious person, how could she do such a thing?"
"Don't waste your words on me! Tell me, is that right or wrong? You know exactly what I mean, so tell me now!"
“.”
Marquis Cheng'en said nothing.
The Second Prince felt a chill in his heart, "So, it's really like that!"
"Your Highness, whatever the Queen did was for you!"
The second prince sneered sarcastically. For him, for him, but he had never thought of wanting his grandmother to die. She knew why very well!
The Second Prince took a deep breath, glanced at him coldly, and said, "That Yu Xiaofang, are you sure you want to enter the palace tomorrow?"
"Yes, I heard he lives in a farm outside the city. I've already sent people to keep an eye on the Zhao family. They will definitely take him into the city! If we want to take action, the only time is tonight."
There are not many members of the Zhao family, and there are no specially trained martial artists to guard the house. As long as they are sure that Yu Xiaofang is there, it will not be difficult to kill him silently.
Seeing the Second Prince nod gently, Marquis Cheng'en secretly breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the matter was over. He then said, "When the time comes, we can set a fire. Even if they investigate, they will only find that they accidentally caused the fire by using candles at night, leading to the tragedy. Let Zhao Xiang report the result to the emperor himself."
"That's it!" The Second Prince sneered, "That bastard Zhao Xiang is too abominable. He should be taught a lesson. He's too arrogant!"
(End of this chapter)
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