Chapter 266 Did the Fourth Prince hear that?
Consort Liang spoke with absolute certainty, even invoking Empress Zheng.
If it were any other child, they might have been fooled by Consort Liang.
However, Sheng Sheng will not be fooled.
Although it's unclear how much of what Consort Liang said was true or false, one thing is certain: Consort Liang's visit today to tell her not to give the Rejuvenating Herb to Xie Yunwen was not only because Consort Liang herself only saw Xie Yunwen as a tool to win favor and didn't care about him, but also because Empress Zheng was involved.
Sheng Sheng frowned. This Empress Zheng, after imprisoning Sheng Sheng, is still restless and wants to interfere in her fourth brother's affairs.
Why did Empress Zheng get involved?
Consort Liang's belief in Empress Zheng's words must have involved some exchange of benefits.
It's not important what benefits Empress Zheng promised Consort Liang; what's important is what benefits Empress Zheng would gain from this.
Could it be that they are afraid that the fourth prince might actually cure his leg ailment, thus threatening the crown prince?
After thinking it over and over, this is the only possibility.
After all, Empress Zheng had a very strong desire to control Xie Yunyang. Empress Zheng must have thought that she was clearing obstacles for Xie Yunyang and helping him to firmly sit on the throne.
However, did Empress Zheng know that Consort Liang had sold her out in her panic?
Sheng Sheng glanced at Consort Liang with a mocking look, secretly thinking that if she had such a stupid teammate, she would have quit long ago.
She took several deep breaths, silently telling herself that this was her fourth brother's mother, that she was her fourth brother's mother, that she couldn't rush things, that her fourth brother loved his mother very much, and that she had to try to comfort her.
After repeating this several times, once her voice calmed down, she smiled and said, "Lady Liang, after all these years, don't you feel any guilt?"
Consort Liang was taken aback.
“When my fourth brother was crying, feeling wronged, and afraid all by himself, you were never there for him.” She maintained her smile. “You’ve never fulfilled your responsibilities as a mother. Now, when you see my fourth brother, don’t you feel uneasy?”
Consort Liang's expression changed slightly, and she continued, "Don't you know how much Fourth Brother longs for a mother's love? In your eyes, is he really just a tool to compete for favor? He is disabled and cannot stand out among his brothers and sisters, so you can just throw him away?"
"What's it to you?" Consort Liang was very displeased at being lectured by a junior. "Since he was born of me, I can do whatever I want with him. He hasn't even said anything, so who gives you the right to lecture him?!"
Sheng Sheng couldn't laugh anymore; the more she talked, the more upset she became, and Consort Liang's attitude only fueled her anger.
"Fine, whatever you want." Sheng Sheng didn't want to speak anymore, but she still opened her mouth, and said one last thing, "Fourth Brother is very outstanding and a very good person. Even if he couldn't walk, even if he could only lie in bed, someone like him would definitely be able to rise to a high position through his own abilities. Perhaps he is insignificant to you, but to Sheng Sheng, our brothers, and our sister, Fourth Brother is an indispensable member of our family. What you consider insignificant is our priceless treasure. Fourth Brother has never needed your charity."
Consort Liang gave a dry laugh, tinged with anger: "Second Princess, I am your elder, how can you speak to me like that?"
Suddenly feeling bored, Sheng Sheng stood up, patted her bottom, and prepared to leave: "This is pointless. Say whatever you want. Even if you go tell Father Emperor, it'll suit me just the way I am. This princess wants to see whether Father Emperor supports you or..."
Sheng Sheng didn't finish her sentence; she just smiled at Consort Liang, then turned and left, leaving behind only one sentence.
"Anyway, we must treat Fourth Prince's leg. I advise Consort Liang to give up those inappropriate thoughts. If you still want to enjoy your current life in the palace, then stay put. I will spare you this time because you are Fourth Prince's birth mother."
Consort Liang was dumbfounded, never expecting that Sheng Sheng would not be fooled by her.
Consort Liang panicked, seeing that Sheng Sheng had already reached the palace gate, and hurriedly went up to stop her.
It's ridiculous. Those people in the Imperial Medical Academy are already researching that damn herbal medicine. In a few days, they might even have finished the prescription. If Xie Yunwen really gets into trouble, how will she explain it to the Empress?
Suddenly, Liang Guiren, seemingly finding a sudden burst of strength, rushed forward with lightning speed and forcefully grabbed Sheng Sheng, shouting, "Don't go!"
Sheng Sheng's arm was being held tightly. What made her even angrier was that after grabbing her, Consort Liang used so much force in her panic, as if she didn't want her to leave. Sheng Sheng felt like her arm was about to break, and she cried out in pain, "Ouch!"
Zijuan hurriedly stepped forward to separate Consort Liang: "Princess!"
Consort Liang shouted towards the outside of the palace: "Guards! Guards! Stop her for me!"
"Enough!"
Consort Liang failed to summon the palace servants outside the hall, but she did summon another person.
Sheng Sheng asked in surprise, "Fourth Imperial Brother?"
Indeed, the person who arrived was none other than Xie Yunwen, the subject of much discussion between Sheng Sheng and Consort Liang.
Xie Yunwen was pushed in by palace servants while sitting in a wheelchair, with a book on her lap.
Sheng Sheng's lips moved slightly. She didn't know when Xie Yunwen had arrived or whether he had overheard her conversation with Consort Liang.
She was subconsciously a little worried and cautiously looked at Xie Yunwen's expression, but all she could see was Xie Yunwen's calm and somewhat indifferent demeanor.
His heart sank. He guessed that the man must have heard him, but he didn't know how much he had heard.
"Fourth brother, you..."
Sheng Sheng took two steps forward, getting a little closer to Xie Yunwen. Before she even touched the hem of his clothes, she was already chilled by the coldness emanating from him.
It's so cold, did you listen to it outside for a long time?
Sheng Sheng grew increasingly worried.
"Don't worry, I'm fine."
Xie Yunwen gave her a reassuring smile, waved to the palace servants pushing the wheelchair to step back, and chose to turn the wheels and walk forward on his own.
Xie Yunwen's movements were not strenuous. Although he had hardly exercised, he had learned how to push his wheelchair by himself since he was very young and was already used to it.
Xie Yunwen pushed the wheelchair to Liang Guiren and looked up at her.
The boy's calm, dark eyes were as deep as the sea, making it impossible to see what they held.
Even though he was in a wheelchair, he should have been the weaker party, but the boy's raised head was as resolute and unyielding as a military flag that always fluttered on the battlefield, making people feel a bit of pressure.
Consort Liang took a half step back, a strange sense of panic flashing through her mind, but she quickly put it out of her mind.
She is Xie Yunwen's mother; how could she be intimidated by her own child?
Since it's her child, what's wrong with her scolding him a few times?
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