Feng Yuheng was absolutely certain that there was something wrong with Emperor Tianwu's condition. Although they looked like a happy family of three, the words, actions and expressions of Emperor Tianwu were all abnormal.
Feng Yuheng thought she knew Emperor Tianwu very well, or rather, she knew the former Emperor Tianwu very well. The old emperor only had Concubine Yun in his heart. Although he was a good father to his sons, he was always biased towards Xuan Tianming. But what about now? Not only did he promise Concubine Yuan Shu the title of Imperial Concubine, he even said that the future throne would be given to the Eighth Prince. Although she could not see any signs of being threatened, it was not normal behavior after all. It was just that this matter was too strange. Why did Emperor Tianwu's temperament change 180 degrees? No matter how hard she racked her brains, she couldn't figure it out.
After watching for a while, Feng Yuheng couldn't bear it anymore. The state of this family of three was too natural and harmonious. The imperial doctors who were originally surrounding Emperor Tianwu retreated one by one, as if one more person would destroy such an atmosphere. As she retreated, she heard the imperial doctor who had retreated to the outer hall first say: "The emperor has made it very clear that the throne will definitely belong to the eighth prince in the future. It seems that the wind direction of the court is about to change again!"
"Yes! What do you call this, Eighth Prince? Risking one's life in the face of death? This is too outrageous. The Emperor has changed too quickly. I always feel that something is not right. I can't understand it!"
"What's so hard to understand?" Someone said, "Isn't that how the harem works? Today you are favored, tomorrow she is favored. Which concubine doesn't try to work hard on the emperor? Whoever works hard enough will get the emperor's favor. Concubine Yun has been making trouble for more than 20 years. In my opinion, the emperor can't stand it anymore. When he gets old, he must have someone with a good personality and who can make him happy. He can't wait for Concubine Yun all his life. Once Concubine Yuan Shu is favored, her son will naturally rise with the tide. This is all very normal."
This person's words made sense, because it had been like this in the palace since ancient times, and people didn't think there was anything wrong with it. The topic ended here, and they just waited for the movement inside with peace of mind, fearing that the emperor's health would be bad again.
Feng Yuheng retreated and when she returned to Xuan Tianming and the others, her brows were tightly furrowed. She did not mention what happened inside, but just said, "If the palace doesn't need us, let's go back! Or..." She thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to Yuehan Palace to see mother. As for what happened in Zhaohe Palace, I'll tell you in detail after we leave the palace."
The front of Zhaohe Hall was still bustling. Led by the Queen, all the concubines united to condemn Concubine Yuan Shu. Unfortunately, it was useless to condemn. The people inside could not come out, and the people outside could not get in. With a door between them, all the harsh words were weakened. Gradually, people lost interest. Since the imperial physician said that the emperor was fine, they would not be able to make trouble here. The prince doted on Concubine Yuan Shu, and it was Concubine Yuan Shu's ability. They could not act like this.
Some people even had another thought in their mind. For more than 20 years, Concubine Yun has dominated the harem, but she has not even seen Emperor Tianwu. Maybe the old emperor can no longer keep it in his old age? At this age, people always hope that there will be more liveliness and warmth around them. They always want to find the warmth of family and prove that they are still sharp. Ordinary people are like this, let alone the emperor. It's good that Concubine Yuan Shu has rewritten the pattern of the palace that has lasted for more than 20 years. Then in the future, it may be their turn. They have also been holding on for so many years. It's time to turn over.
The concubines were happy, thinking that Concubine Yuan Shu would not have a strange temper like Concubine Yun. If they tried to get closer to her, maybe she would give them some favors. This would be a great thing.
Gradually, the condemnation stopped. After a while, some people began to speak up for Concubine Yuan Shu. Some even said to the Queen, "Queen, please understand the Emperor! How could he watch his son being beheaded at his age? He is the apple of his eye! His heart aches for his son, and naturally his mother. You don't know that since you have never given birth to a child, the mother and child are connected by heart, and the father and son are connected by heart as well."
The queen was so angry that she was shaking. She wanted to say that she was angry not because of the father-son relationship, nor because the emperor suddenly became close to Concubine Yuan Shu. To her, all the princes were the same, and they were not her children anyway. All the concubines were the same, and they were no bigger than her, the queen. But Concubine Yuan Shu was different. That woman would threaten. The eighth prince was also different. That prince had a bad heart. What's more, today's events were very strange. She felt that something was going to happen in the palace, but she didn't know which direction the change would go, so she became a little panicked.
She had no intention of paying attention to these short-sighted women, and turned around to look for Feng Yuheng. At this time, she felt that it would be more reliable to talk to Feng Yuheng. For the current situation, I think that girl will definitely have her own unique analysis.
But where could Feng Yuheng be seen now? The three of them had already walked on the road to Yuehan Palace. Unfortunately, before they had even walked halfway, they were stopped by a team of imperial guards at an intersection. "Your Highness the Ninth Prince, Your Highness the Seventh Prince, Princess Ji'an, please forgive me. The Emperor has ordered that the palace is under ban today. Except for those in Zhaohe Palace, no one is allowed to walk around freely in the palace."
The imperial guards in the palace had been in the hands of the eighth prince Xuan Tianmo for a long time, so he had already replaced all the people. Although Xuan Tianming took over again three days ago, in just three days, he had no time to re-understand and adjust the imperial guards, so that Xuan Tianmo's people are still in the palace now. At this time, they were stopped by someone, and suddenly they felt that they could not move forward.
When did anyone stop them in this palace?
"When did the emperor issue the order?" Xuan Tianming asked in a cold voice.
The guard said, "Just now, about an incense stick ago."
Several people frowned. That meant that after Zhang Yuan left Zhaohe Hall and announced the order, someone else immediately issued an order to the palace? So fast?
Xuan Tianming was unhappy, and his hands moved slightly. He habitually wanted to whip someone, but was stopped by Xuan Tianhua. Then he heard Xuan Tianhua lower his voice and said: "The palace has its own arrangements. Let's leave the palace for now and talk about it in my house."
Feng Yuheng also meant this, and the two of them dragged Xuan Tianming to the palace gate. As soon as they left the palace gate, they saw Wang Chuan standing outside the door with a medicine box, looking inside anxiously. From time to time, the guards at the palace gate reminded her to stay away. Feng Yuheng frowned and walked forward, and Wang Chuan quickly said, "Princess, they said that the palace is under ban, and I can't go in." As he spoke, he quickly handed the medicine box in his hand to her, "Is it okay?"
Feng Yuheng shook his head and did not take the medicine box. He just followed Xuan Tianhua to his imperial carriage. Behind him, Huang Quan told Wang Chuan: "It's useless to bring the medicine box. Miss was not able to cure the emperor's illness at all." After that, he quickly and quietly told Wang Chuan what happened in the palace, which shocked Wang Chuan and made him open his mouth wide.
Several people got on Xuan Tianhua's palace carriage and went all the way to Prince Chun's Mansion. Only when they arrived at Prince Chun's Mansion did Feng Yuheng tell them what he saw in Zhaohe Hall, but everyone frowned when they heard it.
The two maids Wangchuan and Huangquan, as well as Bai Ze and Xuan Tianhua's attendants, looked at each other, all of them were surprised by the changes in the palace. But as servants, they couldn't say anything, so they could only stand quietly and wait for their masters' analysis.
Xuan Tianming's answer was: "In my opinion, the old man is probably possessed by evil spirits."
Xuan Tianhua said, "He is probably still sick, but what kind of illness it is remains to be considered." As he spoke, he looked at Feng Yuheng, and his meaning was very clear. To judge the illness of Emperor Tianwu, they were not experts, and Feng Yuheng had to take action.
But Feng Yuheng didn't think that she could enter the palace openly at this point. For a moment, she stood there with a frown on her face.
"We have to find a way to get Mother out." Xuan Tianming suddenly said, "I always have a bad feeling. Such a sudden change in the palace cannot be without reason. According to Hengheng, the old man should not be acting. There is no need for him to put on such a show for others to see. He may be controlled by someone. It's just that the other party's control method is sophisticated, and we can't see the way yet. But it always feels unsafe for Mother to continue to stay in the palace. It's better to get her out."
"But the palace is under ban right now." Feng Yuheng reminded Xuan Tianming, "It's definitely not possible to act openly. Let alone take her out, I'm afraid I can't even get in. I'll find a way to take my mother out of the palace safely."
"Send her to my place after you come out." Xuan Tianhua did not ask her how she would pick up Concubine Yun, but continued to talk about the subsequent arrangements, "I will clean up the yard. She is used to living here anyway. As long as she is safe, she can do whatever she wants! As for father...you'd better think of a way to go to the palace to take a look."
Feng Yuheng nodded, "I'll find a way."
The few of them discussed the matter for a while, and then had a meal at Prince Chun's mansion. Xuan Tianming then took his wife back to the mansion. On the way back, they saw that the front of Prince Sheng's mansion was very lively. Many guards and palace servants were busy with something, and carts of things were being transported into the mansion. The housekeeper of Prince Sheng's mansion stood in front of the door with a red face, shouting loudly: "Be careful! These are all good things. If they are damaged, we can't afford to pay for them! Humph! So what if they are put into the national treasury? We still have to return them obediently!"
In one sentence, they understood that what was transported into the palace in carts were the good things that had been looted from Prince Sheng’s palace and filled into the national treasury during the house search a few days ago.
Even Feng Yuheng couldn't help but sigh, "The action is really too fast, as if everything was prepared in advance, just waiting for the emperor to give the order, and they immediately started working."
Xuan Tianming didn't say anything. He was thinking silently. Seeing that Prince Yu's Palace was right in front of him, he spoke again: "Let's go to the palace together tonight! I will always feel uneasy if I don't see it with my own eyes."
Feng Yuheng nodded, "Okay, I'll take you into the palace at midnight tonight."
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