Chapter 304 The Abnormality of the Beggar
The eldest princess did not say anything more, but patted the emperor's back with her hands to soothe his emotions.
This was somewhat like the action that the eldest princess often used when she coaxed Fu Jianning.
If it were someone else, the emperor would probably think that the other party was coaxing a child and would feel uncomfortable, but the eldest princess was different.
When the emperor was in the most difficult period of his succession, it was the eldest princess who accompanied him.
Once, the emperor was framed and imprisoned in the palace by the emperor.
Even the emperor felt that he had failed, but the eldest princess sneaked into the emperor's bedroom and comforted him as if she were doing it now.
"Don't worry, brother, everything will be solved."
It's strange to say, it was just an ordinary sentence, but the emperor felt that he had motivation again.
From then on, he no longer drank all day and ruined his body. Instead, he made a comeback and embarked on the road of seizing the throne again.
The result was also very obvious. The emperor succeeded in the end.
So when the princess said this again, the emperor calmed down again.
He looked at his hands. Although he still didn't accept it, his eyes were not as red as before.
"Changle, it's a good thing you are here."
The emperor sighed, slightly pushed the princess away, left the bed and walked down.
The princess shook her head.
"Sister believes that since my brother is the true dragon emperor, God will also bless my brother, and things will definitely turn around. So, my brother must, must stay calm."
The emperor nodded, remembering what he said to the eunuch before he fainted.
"I was still a little confused when I just woke up. I forgot that I fell into a coma because of the plague. Is there any news from Concubine Shu and Concubine An?"
After the emperor woke up, he only saw Concubine An but not Concubine Shu. He already had some guesses in his mind.
Sure enough, the eldest princess told him everything.
When the emperor heard that Concubine An was coming to take care of him, but Concubine Shu was just coming to deliver a message, he couldn't help but frown.
"I was wrong before. I thought Concubine Shu was a well-behaved person. I didn't expect..."
It is true that a friend in need is a friend indeed.
Concubine An and Concubine Shu had fought for favor before, and Concubine An was even falsely accused of having an affair. Unexpectedly, this time he was infected with the plague, and in the end it was Concubine An who cried and shouted to come and take care of him.
However, the emperor also knew that everything should not be judged by appearances. This was his first step to test Concubine An and Concubine Shu. Next, he still needed to observe carefully.
"In the future, you and Concubine An and Concubine Shu will be in charge of the harem together. You should pay more attention these days. I want to see which of these two women is sincere."
Before she left the palace, the princess had learned a lot about being a housekeeper and managing the palace. This was not difficult for her.
Seeing that the emperor had calmed down, the princess called the others in.
Pei Xuanyi noticed that an unfamiliar guard followed them in.
"Who are you?"
The guard knelt down and reported.
"Your Majesty, someone outside the city gate has taken down the imperial edict, but..."
When the emperor heard that someone had taken down the edict, there seemed to be more hope in his eyes.
The guards were a little hesitant. Although they should report to His Majesty as soon as the imperial edict is taken down, the one who took down the edict this time was a child. And because the guards did not take him seriously, the child had already gone far away and could not be found.
The emperor is now suffering from the plague, so naturally he hopes to have as many good doctors as possible. Seeing that the guards were a little hesitant, he immediately became furious.
"I said that as soon as someone takes down the edict, he will be brought to the palace. What are you still hesitating about? Go and find him!"
The guards agreed hurriedly.
"There is one more thing. The body of a beggar was found outside the palace..."
The eldest princess interrupted impatiently.
"It's just a beggar's body. Is such a small matter worth worrying about for your majesty?"
Compared to the princess's impatience, Concubine An seemed very calm.
"I guess the guards came here not just for the beggar's body, right? There is something mysterious about this beggar. Tell me about it."
The guard looked at Concubine An gratefully and reported quickly.
"This beggar has a letter, which seems to point out the source of this plague."
The emperor was shocked when he heard it.
"Where is the letter?"
The guard reported that it was at the palace gate. Because the matter was of great importance, they did not dare to let anyone pass the message casually, so the noble had to go and check it in person.
The emperor was very anxious at this time.
"In that case, then take me to see it."
If the source of this plague was solved, then his illness might be cured.
Seeing that the emperor was about to leave the palace anxiously, the princess and Pei Xuanyi hurriedly stopped him.
Although the emperor only had sores on his hands now, this could not offset the fact that he did have the plague.
Those close to him were not afraid, but they could not let the emperor, such a big source of infection, go out and contact half of the people in the palace.
The princess tactfully advised the emperor.
"My brother is still sick, why don't you let my sister and Xuanyi go to check on him, and let my brother rest here?"
Fortunately, the emperor did feel a little tired, so he agreed to the princess's request.
"Go and come back quickly."
Concubine An finally found an opportunity to use herself, and hurriedly said.
"Your Highness, please go with peace of mind. I'm watching over His Majesty here, and nothing will happen!"
Although Concubine An's behavior was a little strange, someone was taking care of the emperor after all. The princess had no choice but to take Pei Xuanyi with her to the palace gate.
Unexpectedly, a voice suddenly came from outside the palace.
"Your Majesty, the An family brothers and sisters want to see you."
The princess stopped and looked at Pei Xuanyi.
As a concubine in the harem, it is understandable for Concubine An to come and take care of the emperor. But An Yuesheng and Anyueya are just Concubine An's younger brothers and sisters, so why should they come to the emperor's bedroom to show their courtesy?
The emperor also thought of the two siblings of the An family, and couldn't help but have a better impression of Concubine An.
"I didn't expect that they also have this kind of heart. Let them come in."
As soon as An Yuesheng and Anyueya came in, they began to care about the emperor's health, and they seemed to care very much.
As the saying goes, you should not hit a smiling person. Although Pei Xuanyi didn't know what the two people were up to, he couldn't just ask someone to throw them out.
It's just that the eldest princess and Pei Xuanyi didn't go directly to the outside of the palace, but wanted to see what the two siblings were up to.
"My sister and I heard that Your Majesty was unfortunately infected with the plague and couldn't sleep. We came to visit you out of worry. I hope Your Majesty will forgive us for disturbing you."
The emperor saw this, although his face was very cold, but he thought of Concubine Shu in his heart.
Even the two siblings of the An family knew to come to visit him, but Concubine Shu, the person next to him, was so indifferent.