Fourth Master never believed in the idea that family members wouldn't harm each other, neither now nor in the past. When interests came first, what was the point of any so-called brotherhood?
Besides, isn't Fourth Master now resorting to any means to achieve his own interests?
Fourth Master was actually not upset, after all, he had come this far and there was no turning back.
"It looks like it's going to rain tonight. Send someone to keep watch at the palace gate. I have people watching over things here. You take care of sending Hongli and the others back when it's time. Also, check on Hongyu. With his father in this state, the servants are bound to be negligent."
These are Fourth Master's true feelings. After all, children's affairs are always unrelated to being a parent, and he would never bring these things onto his children.
Besides, for the Fourth Master, it's just a matter of a word. If it's mentioned later or if others find out, it's not necessarily a bad thing for him to have a good reputation.
Su Peisheng was somewhat surprised, but he still instinctively agreed.
When the topic turned to the children, the Fourth Prince seemed to remember something else, but he quickly changed the subject and said something else: "The Princess Consort is not in good health these days. If the Ulanara clan is concerned, let her family come to the mansion to keep her company."
Su Peisheng was stunned again. Why did they suddenly bring up sending people from the Ulanara clan to visit? Could this be a scheme by his master to lure the enemy out, deliberately sending people from the Ulanara clan to visit?
As he was lost in thought, Fu Lu, who was keeping watch outside, suddenly shouted, "Imperial Physician Xia has arrived?"
Su Peisheng fell silent.
Physician Xia examined the Fourth Prince and found that the wound had simply reopened, but there was nothing else wrong. Since it was cold today, there was no risk of infection. After applying the medicine again, Physician Xia gave a few more instructions and then left.
Su Peisheng then returned to serve the Fourth Master.
Fourth Master can now finish what he was saying earlier.
"And as for your mistress, Li, she's due to give birth next month. The Li family is in the capital now. Go and ask her in a few days. If her family is available, invite them to your residence."
Well, now Su Peisheng understands his master's intentions.
If the Fujin's family came to the mansion, it wouldn't be strange if people from Master Li's family came later. Moreover, the main Fujin wouldn't say anything. Besides, the secondary Fujin was indeed pregnant and about to give birth, so it was reasonable for her family to come to the mansion.
It's just... it's really kind of our master to have thought of all this in such a roundabout way.
Fourth Master has always been a man who keeps his thoughts to himself, even when he's plotting against others.
At this moment, Fourth Master was staying in the side hall, so he naturally had no idea what was happening in the warm pavilion.
After giving his instructions, he told Su Peisheng to wait outside the warm pavilion, to wait for him to bump into Third Master.
...
It's unclear who set up the assassination attempt on him by the Eighth and Ninth Princes. For the Fourth Prince, there's no need to play the victim this time. He's actually more interested in whoever orchestrated it, so waiting for the Third Prince to come out might give him some clues from the Emperor's handling of the situation.
As for the matter of the tenth prince bringing weapons into the palace, it should be nothing compared to the trouble caused by Yinti and the eighth and ninth princes. The fourth prince probably thinks that the emperor will just deal with it lightly.
He was actually a little hungry and sleepy at the moment, so he was just waiting to finish dealing with things in the warm pavilion so he could go back to the mansion.
Having not returned to the manor for nearly half a month, the Fourth Prince was truly missing him.
About half an hour later, it seemed that the commotion inside had finally subsided, and the Fourth Prince in the side hall seemed to have heard the commotion coming from the warm pavilion.
Su Peisheng had already gone out to wait for the Third Master. At this moment, only Fulu was guarding the side, as if afraid that an assassin might break into the side hall.
After waiting for a while, Fourth Master saw Su Peisheng return, panting heavily.
He bowed deeply and said, "Your Majesty, something has happened. It is said that His Majesty suddenly coughed up blood halfway through his questioning. All the gentlemen were terrified. Physician Xia has already gone to see him, and the head of the Imperial Hospital has also gone to fetch him."
Upon hearing this, Fourth Master subconsciously stood up, but his mind remained surprisingly calm: "Were you angered? How are you now?"
Su Peisheng ran back. He shook his head and said, "The gentlemen are all waiting inside. Second Master led the way in telling everyone to keep the news a secret for now. I only found out when Fengzhong came to fetch the imperial physician."
Since Yinreng is no longer the Crown Prince and has no additional title, calling him "Second Prince" seems somewhat disrespectful. Therefore, people in the palace simply refer to Yinreng as "Second Master".
It's not hard to understand why Feng Zhong was willing to tell Su Peisheng. After all, the Fourth Prince is now in the Qianqing Palace, and even if Feng Zhong didn't tell him, he would find out sooner or later.
But... why would the Emperor cough up blood out of the blue? The Fourth Prince raised his hand: "I'll go take a look."
This was a crucial moment, and Su Peisheng, knowing the priorities, personally went to the shelf to fetch a cloak. The Fourth Master fastened it himself and strode out.
The north wind was strong at night. As Fourth Master walked under the eaves, the cool breeze made him sigh.
Well, it looks like I won't be able to go home today.
...
His Majesty's health is not good. The head is notoriously difficult to treat. His Majesty hit his head at Changchun Garden. Although the Imperial Hospital is working together to treat him, no one can say for sure what His Majesty's condition is now.
When the head of the Imperial Medical Academy arrived, everyone was ushered outside to wait, with Feng Zhong guarding the area. Even the Third Master, who was straining his ears, couldn't hear a single sound.
Fourth Master sat down on the side, while Fifth Master, still furious with his younger brother, simply walked over to Fourth Master's side when he saw him arrive.
"We were just talking about the assassination attempt on Fourth Brother, and Eighth Brother didn't defend himself, but he didn't admit that he did it..." In other words, he shifted all the blame to Ninth Brother.
The Ninth Prince naturally refused to admit it, arguing heatedly with the Eighth Prince in front of the Emperor. The Fifth Prince was hesitating whether to step in and mediate when the Emperor, seemingly enraged by the farce, suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood...
Thus, the current farce has unfolded.
The Fourth Prince nodded slightly: "What did Physician Xia say?"
Fifth Master shook his head: "He was vague, only saying that he was overcome with anger. I don't know if it's serious. Fourth Brother, how are your injuries?"
He feels worried whenever he sees anyone right now.
The Fourth Prince shook his head and said it was nothing, comforting him, "Let's wait and see. Father will be alright."
Seemingly comforted by Fourth Master's words, Fifth Master nodded repeatedly.
These few incidents today have already terrified him enough.
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