Chapter 978 Grievance
Under Yuwen Yuan's gentle but firm persuasion, the group expressed their gratitude and left the Liangyi Hall.
As soon as she stepped out of the main hall, Shang Ruyi breathed a long sigh of relief. Almost at the same time, Chu Ruoyan beside her also breathed a sigh of relief. Shang Ruyi turned to look at her and said with a smile, "Are you alright?"
Chu Ruoyan smiled, but the forced smile looked somewhat stiff.
Knowing Chu Ruoyan's fear of Yuwen Yuan, Shang Ruyi took her hand and led her outside. Once they were far away from the Liangyi Hall, she felt Chu Ruoyan's cold fingertips gradually warm up, and her cheeks regained some color.
Shang Ruyi said softly, "Thank you for your help this time."
Chu Ruoyan lowered her head and said softly, "Sister, you're being too formal with me."
"No, it's not that I'm being formal."
Shang Ruyi turned to look at her and said earnestly, "I understand very well that you know the stakes involved. Any mishap could drag you down and ruin you forever. I shouldn't say I'm grateful for your willingness to stand up for Yuan Gan, but I am truly grateful to you."
Chu Ruoyan looked up at her and smiled, "If you shouldn't say it, then don't say it. I understand."
Shang Ruyi smiled and nodded.
As they walked forward, Chu Ruoyan's mood became more and more relaxed, but she noticed that Shang Ruyi's expression remained somewhat troubled and serious, with her brows still furrowed. Recalling what Shang Ruyi had asked Yuwen Yuan for help in the Liangyi Hall, she asked, "Sister, what exactly is going on with that Sun Xianyue?"
"Him..."
Shang Ruyi sighed softly and then recounted Sun Xianyue's identity and background, as well as his experience of performing in the palace to plead for the Pei family, only to be exploited by Han Yuhui. She omitted the part about his sword dance being similar to someone else's. After listening, Chu Ruoyan exclaimed, "This is indeed a man of character."
"..."
"But now that his innocence has been proven, why won't Father release him?"
"..."
"Just because he pleaded for the Pei family? But after the incident at Tangquan Palace, many people in the court also pleaded for the Pei family. Should they all be punished? Since those people were not punished, why are you singled out Sun Xianyue, a commoner?"
Shang Ruyi was silent for a moment, then said, "So, the reason why Father Emperor won't release him may not necessarily be related to the Pei family."
"...?"
Chu Ruoyan looked at her in surprise: "What else could it be related to?"
Shang Ruyi remained silent, seemingly still deep in thought, her expression growing increasingly serious.
The two walked forward and arrived at Jinyuyuan. Just then, Lin Shi'an also arrived there, having been ordered to examine Xiao Yuangan.
Xiao Yuangan, who had been quieter, opened his mouth wide to show Lin Shi'an his tongue. His big, bright eyes suddenly caught sight of Shang Ruyi walking in from outside. He paused for a moment, then pouted, his eyes instantly filling with tears.
Seeing his expression, Lin Shi'an was taken aback. He turned around and saw Shang Ruyi and the others, and hurriedly stood up to greet them.
Shang Ruyi disregarded everything else and immediately came over to hug Yuan Gan.
Before I could even touch him, I heard a loud "waaaah!" The child opened his mouth wide, two tears welled up in his eyes, and then he burst into loud sobs.
Shang Ruyi felt as if her heart was being torn apart, and hurriedly said, "Yuangan, Yuangan, Mother is here."
As she spoke, she reached out to hug him, but the child turned around and threw himself into Feng's arms. After crying loudly for a couple of minutes, he turned to look at Shang Ruyi and cried even louder, his tears streaming down his face and soon wetting Feng's shoulder.
Seeing him like this, everyone felt both sorry for him and amused.
It was still the wet nurse Feng who gently patted his back to soothe him, and said softly, "Oh dear, Your Highness has been wronged, Your Highness has been so wronged, but now that your mother is back, you won't be wronged anymore."
As she spoke, she smiled and looked at Shang Ruyi: "Your Highness, the young prince has missed you these days, but he just can't express it."
Seeing the child like this, Shang Ruyi understood immediately. She and the others quickly surrounded him, kissing and touching him. It took a long time to finally calm the child down. He sobbed and grieved as he threw himself into Shang Ruyi's arms, burying his red face in his mother's chest and refusing to look up.
Shang Ruyi smiled as she affectionately stroked him.
Then, finally having a moment to himself, he asked Lin Shi'an, "Imperial Physician, how is Yuan Gan?"
Lin Shi'an, who had been standing to the side with a smile, stepped forward to greet him and said, "Your Highness, you can rest assured. I have just inquired about the young prince's condition. His incessant crying was indeed due to being frightened that night. Children are easily disturbed, and such fright can make them lose their composure."
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi's face turned pale: "Then what should we do?"
Lin Shi'an hurriedly said, "Your Highness, there's no need to worry. He'll be fine after a few days of rest. Now that Your Highness is back, it's even better for you to take care of him personally."
Shang Ruyi breathed a sigh of relief, then said, "Then, that lilac..."
Lin Shi'an said, "I have also investigated this matter. His Highness did indeed take some medicine mixed with clove powder, but fortunately the dosage was not large. I just checked and found that he has a few rashes on his body, but it is nothing serious. Later, I will prescribe some medicine to brew for His Highness to take a medicinal bath for two days, and then give him some lung-clearing and detoxifying pills."
Hearing him say that, Shang Ruyi breathed a sigh of relief.
Then he said, "Then, I'll have to trouble Physician Lin."
"I dare not, Your Majesty, I will take care of it immediately."
After saying this, he bid farewell to everyone and returned to the Imperial Medical Bureau to get his prescription filled.
After he left, Shang Ruyi also had to return to Qianqiu Palace. Chu Ruoyan knew that she had been very tired these days, so she didn't keep her any longer. When they returned to Qianqiu Palace, Lin Shi'an immediately brought Yuan Gan a bath and gave him an antidote pill. The child became much calmer after that.
Seeing her son suffer so much after only two days apart, Shang Ruyi felt heartbroken. She coaxed him to sleep but couldn't bear to let go. It was only when Tu She'er urged her that she reluctantly left.
She first went to the bathroom for a thorough wash, soaking until her hands and feet were a little weak before coming out. Tushe'er helped her onto the bed, and she fell into a drowsy sleep while holding the child.
I almost slept for a full hour.
When she woke up the next day, it was almost noon. After sleeping for so long, and because she hadn't eaten much due to being too nervous and excited when she returned the day before, Shang Ruyi was completely weak. She handed Yuangan to Nurse Feng to breastfeed, and with Tushe'er's help, she managed to get up and wash herself before finally becoming a little more awake.
Then they sat down and ate a meal that was neither breakfast nor lunch.
After taking only two bites, Tushe'er said softly, "Your Highness, I heard that the Crown Prince went to the Liangyi Palace early this morning."
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