Doctor Li tragically died, and Imperial Physician Zhang's skills were mediocre. Shi Qi, carrying Ling Shumo's name, went to the Imperial Hospital to invite Director Liu. While Director Liu couldn't cure Jiang He's stomach ailment, he could prescribe a strong medication to keep him alive. Conservatively, Jiang He could live another three to five years, but his quality of life would be low.
Jiang He still didn't know about Doctor Li's death. Ling Shumo had made up a lie and told him that Doctor Li had gone on a long journey and would not arrive in the imperial capital for several more months. Jiang He didn't doubt Ling Shumo's lies, he just lamented his bad luck and said he would have to suffer for several more months.
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Moonlight Palace.
Xue Wu knelt in front of the statue and prayed devoutly in his heart that he would have a safe delivery.
At this time, the voice of the attendant Guyu came from behind, "My dear master, someone from Fuyao Palace has come and said that the princess and the prince want you to come over immediately."
Xue Wu suddenly opened his eyes. He thought of the benevolent Princess Tai, who always acted like a bodhisattva, and felt a surge of anxiety. Princess Tai had never taken him seriously, and now that he was pregnant, that hypocritical man said he had something to ask him. He knew it was bad news, but he had to go.
Xue Wu asked Guyu to dress him in a simple and unpretentious outfit, and tied his hair with a jade hairpin of ordinary quality. But even so, it couldn't hide his stunning beauty.
Xue Wu left Yuehua Palace and saw an exquisite sedan parked at the palace gate. The sedan was covered in silk, and its gold- and jade-inlaid windows were obscured by a pale pink gauze curtain. Although the interior couldn't be seen, one could still guess at its splendor.
The attendant standing beside the sedan saw Xue Wu and saluted with a smile, saying, "Your Highness, the Princess, knows that your Majesty's pregnancy has been difficult, so you specially asked me to bring a sedan chair for your Majesty. We absolutely cannot let your Majesty suffer even the slightest bit."
Xue Wu knelt and saluted in the direction of Fuyao Palace, then got into the sedan chair with the help of his servants.
The princess is used to doing these superficial things, and those of them who serve the king can only be grateful.
The sedan chair soon arrived at the Fuyao Palace, and then was carried all the way through the long corridor, finally stopping at the inner door in the middle with a colored glazed window inlaid.
Xue Wu stepped on the sedan chair under the human stool, and then followed the attendant who led the way into the main hall of Fuyao Palace.
Fu Yijing sat high up in the main seat, with a cup of freshly brewed hot tea on the table beside him. He looked calm and indifferent, like a beautiful fairy who was not of this world.
Xue Wu knelt and saluted, saying respectfully, "Your servant greets the Princess Royal Highness. May the Princess Royal Highness be blessed with good health."
After Xue Wu finished speaking, Fu Yijing picked up the teacup and took a sip. He did not call Xue Wu to stand up, as if Xue Wu did not exist in front of him.
In just a moment, Xue Wu felt his legs were sore and weak, and sweat broke out on his forehead and back.
Fu Yijing wouldn't let him get up, so he could only grit his teeth and hold on. Xue Wu felt as if time was stretched infinitely, his body was unable to support itself, and he had the urge to fall to the ground.
Seeing Xue Wu's body begin to sway slightly from side to side, Fu Yijing finally put down the teacup in his hand and angrily said to Zhiqi beside him, "You are so ignorant. Noble Concubine Lian has been standing here for so long, and you didn't even bother to remind me? If anything happens to the child in Noble Concubine Lian's belly because of this, how can I explain it to His Highness?"
Zhiqi patted his cheek lightly, then quickly stepped forward and stopped beside Xue Wu, helping Xue Wu to stand up straight. "This is all my fault. My dear servant, please forgive my negligence today."
Fu Yijing was clearly trying to intimidate him, so Xue Wu naturally didn't dare say a bad word about Zhiqi. He spoke with the utmost humility, "Your Highness, the Crown Princess is kind-hearted and allowed me to ride in a sedan chair. I am deeply grateful and will never bear any grudge against you or Master Zhiqi."
Xue Wu even addressed the servants beside the princess as "Young Master", which shows that he was really respectful enough.
Fu Yijing had originally wanted to give him another scolding, but now it seemed like he could get straight to the point. "Noble Servant Lian, I called you here for no other reason than to say that I felt that Zhu Ye, the loyal servant who used to serve you, died in such a tragic way."
Xue Wu's head was originally lowered, but when he heard the name "Zhu Ye", he suddenly looked up at Fu Yijing, who was sitting at the top of the table. At the same time, he recalled some not-so-nice things from the past, and his hands unconsciously clenched into fists.
Fu Yijing's voice was calm, as if he were retelling a storyteller's tale. "Last winter, you offended Lord Shangguan, so he ordered your attendant, Zhu Ye, to be tied to a bench and beaten to death. Zhu Ye's blood flowed all over the floor, and the entire Yuehua Palace was filled with a cloud of gore. How can one describe how tragic it was?"
As Fu Yijing spoke, something sparkled in his eyes. He wiped his eyes with a handkerchief and said in a sorrowful voice, "You know, I am a kindhearted person. I cannot bear to see or hear such bloody scenes. Zhu Ye's body was wrapped in a straw mat and thrown into a mass grave, but the culprit who killed him is now living peacefully in Changqiu Palace. If Zhu Ye were still alive, knowing that Shangguan Xu, who murdered him, can still enjoy all the glory and wealth in this world, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to rest in peace in his next life."
Xue Wu's eyes were red, and his voice was trembling and out of tune. "Prince Princess, please tell me, what do you need me to do? As long as I can avenge Zhu Ye, I will do anything. Even if it costs me my life, I am willing to do it."
Fu Yijing was amused by the crazed look in Xue Wu's eyes. It seemed Zhu Ye was even more important to Xue Wu than his investigation had revealed. His plan this time was truly going a hundred times more smoothly than he had anticipated. That bitch, Shangguan Xu, was finally getting his comeuppance.
Fu Yijing asked someone to give Xue Wu a seat, and then slowly told him his plan.
Xue Wu's face turned pale. "No, I must keep this child in my belly. This is my only hope for the rest of my life."
Fu Yijing sneered, "I'll tell you the truth. I will never allow you to give birth to the child. Using this dead baby in your belly to frame Shangguan Xu is the most cost-effective option for you."
Xue Wu's face paled even further. Fu Yijing was right; he had no choice. The child was already lost, and using an abortion to trick Shangguan Xu would maximize his profits.
Fu Yijing saw that Xue Wu was already wavering, so he offered her a sweet treat at the right time. "Noble Servant Lian, you can rest assured. I am not a heartless person. Just follow my instructions this time and get things done. Even if you don't have children, I can still guarantee that you will have a comfortable life for the rest of your life."
Xue Wu's last line of defense collapsed, and his knees softened as he knelt on the ground. "All of you servants will obey the orders of the Princess Royal."
Fu Yijing personally helped him up from the ground, "Xue Wu, congratulations on making the right decision."
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