Chapter 455 What Imperial Edict?
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Wang was struck dumb, as if by lightning. In a daze, he knelt on the ground as if all his strength had been drained, muttering softly, "How could this be? How could this be? She's just a country woman."
As he spoke, he met the eyes of Eunuch Liu beside Xuan Ting. His pupils contracted in a daze, and he snapped back to reality, immediately kowtowing to Xuan Ting: "Your Highness, it is my fault! I was unaware of the kindness their family had shown you! I only heard that they were a family who took advantage of your kindness, which is why I harbored ill intentions! I deserve to die, I deserve to die! I will go and beg forgiveness from Physician Jiang right now! Your Highness, I truly know I was wrong, I deserve to die, I deserve to die!"
As he said this, his big mouth smacked his face from side to side without hesitation.
Xuan Ting didn't even look at him, but got up and picked up the jar, while the purse that Wang Fu brought back was thrown on the ground and ignored.
An Dehai carefully tried to take the jar from Xuan Ting's hand, but Xuan Ting dodged him directly: "I want to know the clearest reason. If you can't get it out, you'll be punished yourself."
Having said that, he picked up the jar himself and turned to go into his bedchamber.
An Dehai immediately responded, then gave Wang Fu a final, annoyed glance, his voice laced with resentment: "What did I tell you before you left? You deserved to die! Fine, it's all your own fault!"
He then glanced at the crowd around him, his eyes flashing with a hint of ruthlessness: "Watch closely, everyone! You all know who you can offend and who you can't! Don't try to be clever like some people! Otherwise, you won't even know how you lost your life."
As he said this, he fixed his gaze on Eunuch Liu and glared at him fiercely.
Even if Wang Fu is stupid, he wouldn't be this stupid; it's clear he's been tricked!
Liu Gonggong stood behind Xuan Ting with his head bowed and hands at his sides. At this moment, he jogged over to help lift the curtain of the bedchamber and followed Xuan Ting into the bedchamber without looking back.
An Fuhai gritted his teeth in anger, then looked back at the group of fools and pursed his lips: "Be careful, all of you. I'm telling you, His Highness's master will be coming to the capital soon. You all better be smart. If even one of you makes a mistake, don't blame me, An Dehai, for being ruthless."
As he spoke, everyone around him knelt on the ground and responded in fear.
He glanced at the troublesome Wang Fu and his group again, then waved his hand and said, "What are you waiting for?"
He then stood up and pointed to two people: "You, and you, come with me for interrogation!"
Half an hour later, An Dehai returned with Xiao Linzi, whose face was pale.
Xuan Ting was sitting on the couch by the window at that time. There were books on the low table in front of him, but they had never been opened. There was also a jar on it, which was also intact and wiped clean.
"You're back so soon? Did you find out what happened?" Xuan Ting turned his gaze from the jar to An Dehai as he entered.
An Dehai lowered his head, wiped the sweat from his brow, and said, "Your Highness, this servant is guilty. We only went halfway through the interrogation when Wang Fu was summoned away by the Imperial Concubine's men. Imperial Concubine, please speak."
Xuan Ting frowned: "Just say it! When did you start speaking so hesitantly? It's so annoying! Liu Ming!"
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Liu immediately served a cup of tea, which Xuan Ting drank in one gulp. He then looked over impatiently.
An Dehai immediately said, "The Imperial Concubine said that His Highness is too harsh on people, and that Wang Fu is an old man and should not be treated like this. She also said that because you are young, she would take Wang Fu back to discipline him and send him back after he has been disciplined."
"Heh," Xuan Ting chuckled in a daze, "What a wonderful mother she is! When I moved to this palace, she said she was busy attending to my ailing father and didn't have a single servant to help. But as soon as I dealt with that two-faced dog of a servant, she had some free time. Her information network is truly impressive."
An Dehai narrowed his eyes slightly: "It's rare that the Imperial Concubine still has the mood to care about His Highness's affairs. However, Wang Fu has always been close to Changfu Palace. It's rare that the Imperial Concubine can still spare the time to care about him at this time. This servant feels that Wang Fu probably has a lot of things he hasn't said, and it may be related to that person. I just don't know how many more days Wang Fu can live this time."
Xuan Ting pursed his lips into a straight line: "Heh, of course I have to live well. An Dehai, have someone go and tell Mother Consort that I know I was wrong and thank her for her teachings. As for Wang Fu, let Mother Consort deal with him as she sees fit. Although he has been with me for many years, I don't mind if Mother Consort kills him."
Upon hearing this, An Dehai's eyes sharpened: "Yes."
He then added, "Your Highness, you can rest assured. This Xiao Linzi has been following Wang Fu all the way, and he knows everything about the Great Wilderness. I have already asked him about it and was thinking of bringing him here to discuss it with you in detail."
As he spoke, he presented two confessions that he had just obtained from the interrogation to Xuan Ting.
Xuan Ting took it, read it from top to bottom, and then stood up: "Fine, I'll go myself and check on Father's health."
After taking a few steps, he suddenly stopped: "Take the food that Aunt Nuan gave me."
Throughout the journey, Xuan Ting's complexion was far from pleasant.
When they arrived at the entrance of the Qianqing Palace, they heard two heads huddled together and whispering.
"Sanqi, this matter cannot be left to you."
"Grandmaster! This is terrible! Doctor Jiang is so fed up with me! Can't you ask the Emperor to send someone else to deliver the decree?"
"How can you be so spineless? You've met Doctor Jiang so many times, you should be trying to build a better relationship with him! Now that the imperial decree has been sent to deliver it, this is an honor!"
"But you've met Dr. Jiang many times, why haven't you tried to build a closer relationship with her? She seems quite annoyed with you."
The next second, Sanqi was hit hard on the head.
The Divine Physician Que's eyes widened: "You're talking nonsense! We're both divine physicians, so naturally we should appreciate each other! It's wonderful, how could she dislike me? Once she comes to the capital, our relationship will be even better! Maybe she'll even be willing to become my apprentice!"
Sanqi: "Since we have a good relationship, why don't you go?"
The Magpie Doctor: "Hey! You little brat! I..."
"What decree are you referring to?"
Xuan Ting's voice momentarily broke their conversation.
He stood ramrod straight, his brows slightly furrowed, exuding a natural air of nobility, and asked again, "What is the imperial edict concerning Aunt Nuan?"
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"This awful stuff makes my guts taste bitter. Since I left my sister-in-law's house, you've been feeding me this every day?"
At this moment, by the river outside the city.
Chi Heng squatted beside the fire, holding a roasted fish in her hand. Her mouth was covered in soot, and she had a bitter expression on her face. Her eyes were full of resentment.
"Eating this is worse than eating the poison brewed by Xiao Nianjun!"
After saying that, he sighed softly, "When will this ever end? When will I finally see my sister-in-law?"
Jiang Nuanzhi: Achoo! ...
What's going on? Has the weather changed?
(End of this chapter)
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