Chapter 588 Returning to the Palace to Report the News
"Your Majesty, we..." The little eunuch looked terrified.
Although the emperor could move his hands and feet a little, he had been dragged all the way through the secret passage, and now all the bones in his body felt like they were broken. Apart from his eyelids not blinking twice, he couldn't move at all.
His throat felt like it was being pierced, and he forced out three words, "Don't make a sound..."
The little eunuch immediately shut his mouth and hid from speaking.
The emperor's health improved about half a month ago, but it can't really be called an improvement. All his confidants were controlled by Zhou Ruiyuan, leaving only this little eunuch.
The young eunuch somehow obtained some medicine that could cure diseases from some wandering sorcerer.
The emperor felt better immediately after taking the medicine.
However, it was not a real cure; it was merely a fake medicine that temporarily gathered the patient's essence and blood. After taking it, one would have the illusion of being full of energy, but once the effect wore off, the body would be instantly drained.
Originally, Du Wanchun could have allowed him to live for another half month, but after using this medicine, he really only had a few days to live, which led to his sudden shortness of breath and drastic change in pulse.
The emperor and the eunuch hid in the grass under the tree, staring wide-eyed and holding their breath, neither of them uttering a word.
They only breathed a sigh of relief after Wu's nephew and the southern barbarian left.
The emperor turned his head and asked the young eunuch in a hoarse voice, "Is there any more medicine?"
The young eunuch, his hands trembling, rummaged through his robes and pulled out a medicine bottle, pouring out the pills. "Your Majesty, there are three more pills here."
The emperor, unable to move his limbs, winked and said in a trembling voice, "Quickly, give me...all of it..."
The young eunuch asked in surprise, "Your Majesty, that wandering sorcerer said that this medicine cannot be taken in large quantities, or it could be fatal."
The emperor frowned, his throat tightening, and he could no longer utter a sound. He glared at the emperor and said sternly, "Quickly!"
Left with no other choice, the young eunuch could only tremble as he fed the emperor another pill.
After taking the pills, the emperor's complexion gradually improved, and he was able to speak with difficulty, despite his sore throat.
The young eunuch carefully put away the other two pills. "Your Majesty, now that we've escaped from the palace, let's live well and stop taking these pills. I can take good care of you."
The emperor shook his head, a cold smile appearing on his face. "What use is there for me living like this..."
He looked up at the azure sky, momentarily wondering why he had run away.
Revenge? He can't get revenge in this state.
Besides, is there really a grudge?
It was all just his retribution.
The emperor lowered his eyes slightly, thinking of his son, and turned to the eunuch, saying, "Return to the palace."
His voice was still a little hoarse and deep; it took careful listening to understand what he was saying.
The little eunuch pricked up his ears, thinking he had misheard. "Your Majesty, we finally managed to get out, why do you want to go back?"
The emperor, his hands trembling, grabbed his hand and said, "No... I... I'll go back, it's you..."
"Go and inform His Highness the Crown Prince that the remnants of the Wu family are plotting to assassinate him!"
The young eunuch was taken aback. "Your Majesty...you..."
The emperor, who had been seriously ill for so many days, only showed remorse at this moment: "I know my sins are grave, and I cannot make up for the harm I have done to them and their four children... But I still want to be a father one last time before I die..."
The young eunuch stared blankly at the emperor, whose face was streaked with tears, and suddenly understood what it meant for a dying man to speak the kindest words.
After taking the medicine, the emperor was able to move his hands and feet slightly, but the hand he was holding was trembling violently, and he was about to collapse.
The young eunuch wiped away his tears and nodded, saying, "Alright, I'll go tell His Highness right away."
At that moment, the emperor smiled with satisfaction, though he coughed violently.
Although the young eunuch was small in stature, he was very strong. He took a cloak, wrapped it around the emperor, and then carried him back into the city.
He housed the emperor in an inn.
As luck would have it, this inn was right next to the restaurant that Du Wanchun had given to Consort Li.
After settling the emperor in, the young eunuch secretly changed his clothes and prepared to return to the palace to report the news.
Inside the palace, Zhou Ruiyuan secretly sent people to search for the emperor's whereabouts, keeping it a secret from everyone.
After hearing about this, Aunt Zhou and the Third Prince became worried about Zhou Ruiyuan and specially dispatched many skilled bodyguards to follow him.
"Has it not been found yet?" Du Wanchun asked Zhou Ruiyuan as he entered the room.
Zhou Ruiyuan nodded slightly, "Yes, the people we sent out have searched around the capital, but they haven't found any trace of Father. Given his health, I'm afraid he can't hold on to leaving the capital."
As he finished speaking, a hint of melancholy appeared in his eyes.
Du Wanchun took out a cloak and gently draped it over his shoulder. "In that case, he might still be in the capital. We can send people to search for him in the various inns and taverns in the city."
Zhou Ruiyuan held her hand and slowly turned his head, saying, "Okay, I'll send someone over right away."
Seeing his eyes dim, Du Wanchun held his hand tightly, helping him gradually calm down.
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