If they weren't from Prince Gong's mansion, then they were assassins.
The assassins were arranged by Emperor Yuanhe, so it was Emperor Yuanhe who spread these rumors.
Of course, this was just Su Wanyan's guess. After all, such things can't be kept secret. It was just that the rumors spread so fast that she became cautious.
Besides the rumors about Yu Nanqing, there was also the matter of Emperor Yuanhe's thorough investigation of corrupt officials, which caused quite a stir early this morning.
Wei Jin'an, the Minister of Revenue who was executed on the spot by Yu Nanqing in the imperial tent, has been found guilty of multiple crimes, including oppressing the people, accepting bribes, and colluding with many officials to deceive the emperor.
His crime was so grave that Emperor Yuanhe immediately ordered the execution of the entire family of the Minister of Revenue, regardless of age or gender.
According to information provided by Yu Nanqing, after investigation, several officials were indeed extremely corrupt, keeping male prostitutes, frequenting casinos, issuing fictitious money, and abusing their positions for illicit activities.
In a fit of rage, Emperor Yuanhe took swift and decisive action. Those with conclusive evidence were beheaded for their male members and forced into prostitution for their female relatives. Within half a day, amidst the gossipy rumors circulating among the people of the capital, inappropriate cries of anguish echoed from the aristocratic families of the city.
"Your Majesty." Just as Su Wanyan was listening intently, Chen Wanfu brought over a plate of cold dishes and placed it in front of her, saying in a low voice, "It seems there are some young ladies discussing you in the private room upstairs. Would you like to go up and take a look?"
Su Wanyan raised an eyebrow and heard Chen Wanfu say slyly, "Don't worry, I've already arranged a room for you, so you can hear everything clearly."
Su Wanyan immediately gave him a thumbs up.
They're really getting better and better at it.
After buying Fu Bao Lou, Chen Wanfu continued to work as its manager.
However, Fubaolou is now the property of Prince Gong's Mansion.
Because they had a powerful backer, Fu Bao Lou didn't have to worry about making a profit for the time being. Chen Wanfu's cooking skills were also top-notch, and he had many recipes in hand, so Su Wanyan let him cook them slowly.
The fact that someone died at Fu Bao Lou will eventually be forgotten by the people, and business will naturally pick up again.
The cold dishes he served were Su Wanyan's favorite snacks. They were appetizing before meals and aided digestion after meals. Not only were they different each time, but Chen Wanfu could also adjust the seasoning to her taste, making them a godsend for her.
Chen Wanfu led Su Wanyan to a secluded side room. When they entered, Su Wanyan was still holding a small dish of cold salad, eating as she walked.
As soon as I entered, a soft voice came from the next room: "She's just lucky. Who would have thought that the marriage between the Marquis of Yuanning and the Prince Gong would fall into the hands of a concubine's daughter by some twist of fate? If he had known that Prince Gong's leg ailment could be cured, even if she were the only woman left in the entire capital, Prince Gong would never have taken a liking to her."
Su Wanyan glanced at Chen Wanfu.
Chen Wanfu nodded repeatedly, "It's them!"
It was this group of people, whose origins are unknown, who were gossiping about his wife.
"Pfft." Another woman's voice rang out: "That sounds so sour. Miss Jing, could it be that you've taken a fancy to Prince Gong?"
Judging from their conversation, they've probably been discussing it for quite some time.
Su Wanyan waved to Chen Wanfu, who quickly bowed and left, closing the door behind him.
"I just feel that Su Wanyan's status as a concubine's daughter is not good enough for the prince. Do you think she is good enough? If the prince hadn't had a leg ailment before, do you think this marriage would have fallen to her?"
She sneered, "Now that Prince Gong's leg ailment is cured, he naturally deserves better. Do you think Prince Gong would treat an unknown and infamous concubine's daughter well?"
Another voice said, "Regardless of whether she is worthy or not, she stayed by Prince Gong's side when he was paralyzed, which shows her sincerity."
"Who knows if she's sincere or not?" A soft yet shrill voice rang out in a sarcastic tone: "Perhaps Su Wanyan already knew that Prince Gong's leg would get better, and she was just waiting for this moment. Who else could be as cunning as her?"
"What you say makes sense. So Su Wanyan is indeed very shrewd."
"Coincidentally, she is currently the only princess consort in Prince Gong's residence. I wonder..."
Although it wasn't explicitly stated, everyone understood what was coming next.
Su Wanyan sat in the armchair, her back against the wall opposite the elegant rooms of those gossipy women. She ate her cold dish listlessly, wondering which household the Miss Jing, whose surname she had just revealed, belonged to.
But after searching my memory, I couldn't recall anything, so I had to give up.
Having heard enough gossip, and with the same few things being discussed, Su Wanyan decided not to stay at Fubaolou any longer and went to the market instead.
Su Wanyan went to the pottery workshop that Yu Nanqing had taken her to last time. She went to the backstage workshop again, picked out two uniquely shaped but defective pieces, paid for them, and asked the shop assistant to pack them up and send them to Prince Gong's Mansion.
While strolling along the street, I bought steamed buns, pancakes, and gourd skewers. I walked from one end of the street to the other, eating as I went.
While Su Wanyan was feeling relieved, Yu Nanqing was visibly troubled by an imperial edict.
Just as Su Wanyan left the mansion today, Emperor Yuanhe's imperial edict was delivered to the Prince's residence.
The imperial edict stated that the Princess was seriously injured, and the imperial physicians had done everything in their power to save her life. Therefore, the Emperor decreed that the divine physician who had cured Yu Nanqing's leg ailment be summoned to the palace to treat the seriously injured Princess. This imperial decree must not be disobeyed.
After Eunuch Liu finished reading the imperial edict, Yu Nanqing refused to accept it, stating that the divine physician had already left the capital long ago.
However, Eunuch Liu was not satisfied with this explanation. According to Emperor Yuanhe, even if the divine physician had left the capital, he could be invited back. If Yu Nanqing disobeyed the imperial decree, it would be disregarding their past brotherly relationship, deliberately preventing the divine physician from taking action, and watching helplessly as the princess fell into dire straits.
In short, we have to pay our respects to the divine doctor Yu Nanqing, whether we like it or not, because we have to get him to treat us.
Finally, the imperial edict was received by Wang Zhang on his behalf.
Regardless, let's accept the imperial edict first, and then figure out a countermeasure later.
When Eunuch Liu saw that someone had received the imperial edict, he instructed Yu Nanqing to invite the divine physician the next day, at which time the palace would send a carriage to pick him up and take him to the Princess's residence.
This time, Wang Zhang was truly in a bind.
He hurriedly followed Yu Nanqing to the study, and as soon as the door closed, he rushed forward: "Your Highness, what should we do?"
Others may not know, but do they not know?
It was the Princess Consort who cured their prince.
Handing over the divine physician is tantamount to handing over the princess.
This is undoubtedly sending the princess to her death.
Wang Zhang tentatively asked, "Should we wait until Her Majesty returns to discuss this matter?"
"No need." Yu Nanqing turned around, his calm face framed by a pair of lifeless eyes: "I will handle this matter."
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