Chapter 298 Rumors

But Hawking Chi suddenly held her hand.

"I've changed my mind. I want to keep these books for myself." His eyes were calm, but his lips were stretched into a straight line.

How childish!

Yun Qin was somewhat speechless, but she still looked regretful and cooperated with the performance.

"How can the emperor go back on his word!" She shook off Huo Jinchi's hand, protecting the book in front of her, and said in a soft voice, "If the emperor wants to read it, just wait until I finish reading it."

But today, Huo Jinchi didn't want to fall for her trick. He put one hand on the book and said nothing.

The two stared at each other for a while, and Yun Qin was the first to lose. She pushed half of the book back reluctantly and said, "Then can I take turns reading it with the emperor?"

"No!" Hawking said very little.

Yun Qin frowned and pouted, "How could the emperor be so cruel to let me see it but not show it to me? Isn't this intentional to make me feel upset and unable to eat or sleep well?"

Seeing her aggrieved look, Huo Jinchi finally calmed down a little and reached out to take a book from the bookcase and handed it to her.

"Just one copy for you."

Yun Qin quickly reached out to take it, but still looked aggrieved, "There's only one..."

"The rest depends on your performance." Hawking snorted.

Yun Qin hurried over and patted Huo Jinchi's shoulders, "I will definitely perform well."

As she spoke, she turned her head to look at Huo Jinchi, "Are you comfortable? Is the emperor satisfied with the strength?" The smile on her face was so sweet that even the honeydew melon on the table was less than one-third of hers.

When she wants to irritate someone, she can make them angry to death, but if she really wants to please someone, she will turn into a honey pot, so sweet that it makes people's teeth ache.

Even though Huo Jinchi tried hard to straighten his face, the corners of his mouth were already raised uncontrollably.

"It will cause trouble."

As he spoke, he reached out and held Yun Qin's hand, "I don't have this blessing, so as not to tire Concubine Xi."

"Your Majesty is used to making fun of people." Yun Qin glared at him.

Huo Jinchi pulled her in front of him and couldn't help laughing. Then he sighed softly, "What can I do with you?"

Yun Qin pretended not to understand and just looked up at her with a smile.

At this moment, Xu An spoke from behind the veil, "Your Majesty, Doctor Zhang Yu is here to report."

"Let him in." Huo Jinchi held Yun Qin's hand.

And Yun Qin also sat back in her original seat.

I couldn't figure out what Doctor Zhang Yu was doing here...

Doctor Zhang Yu came in and was not surprised to see Yun Qin there. He lowered his eyes and saluted the two of them.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, Your Highness, Your Highness."

Huo Jinchi asked him to stand up, then asked, "How is Prince Rui's illness?"

Only then did Yun Qin realize that it was because of Prince Rui's cold.

"Your Majesty, Prince Rui's fever has subsided a little, but there is a possibility that it will flare up again and he is still as dangerous," Doctor Zhang Yu replied.

Is it so serious?

Yun Qin was a little surprised. You know, in this era, a small cold can be fatal.

Prince Rui, please don't let anything happen to you...

Huo Jinchi's brows furrowed. "Please ask your master to go over and take a look. We must use the best medicine. We must not let anything happen to Prince Rui!"

"Yes, I will do my best."

Huo Jinchi called Xu An in again and asked him to pick a few people from in front of him and send them over to make sure they take good care of Prince Rui.

Then, both of them left.

Hawking still had a frown on his face.

"Prince Rui is a lucky man. Nothing will happen to him. Your Majesty, don't worry too much." Yun Qin comforted.

Huo Jinchi nodded, but he was obviously no longer in the mood to joke, so Yun Qin took the opportunity to leave.

The news that Prince Rui was seriously ill had already spread in the palace. On the way back to Anlan Pavilion, Yun Qin heard people in the palace discussing this matter.

After returning to the palace, Rong Xin also asked her, "There are rumors outside that Prince Rui seems to be in trouble. I wonder what the emperor said?"

"Don't listen to their nonsense. Prince Rui's fever has subsided. It won't be a big deal as long as it doesn't flare up again."

Although Yun Qin was not so sure in her mind, her tone was still very firm when talking to the people below.

"Tell everyone in the palace to shut up and no one is allowed to talk about this matter!" Yun Qin ordered in a cold voice.

It would be fine if nothing happened to Prince Rui, but if something did happen, seeing how concerned the Emperor is, he would definitely get angry.

I don’t know how many people will have to be dealt with.

Rong Xin nodded immediately, "I'm going to give the order!"

Just as she turned around, Yun Qin called her back, frowning slightly, "I always feel that this is a bit strange."

"How long have I been in front of you? How come the news spread so quickly?"

Rong Xin also frowned, "Aqin thinks someone is behind this?"

"It's almost certain." Yun Qin narrowed her eyes slightly, "Ask Xiao Shunzi to pay attention and see where the news first came from."

"Okay." Rong Xin nodded, but still puzzled, "Prince Rui has nothing to do with the harem, why would he spread such rumors?"

"Who said there was no entanglement?"

Yun Qin's eyes were dark and cold, "Why did Prince Rui come to the palace?"

"The little princess's hundred-day banquet." Rong Xin suddenly understood, "Is it for Concubine Shen?"

"Let Xiao Shunzi find out for now." Yun Qin sneered, "The plot is exposed, the person behind the scenes will soon point the finger at Concubine Shen."

Rong Xin asked again: "Should we remind Concubine Shen?"

"Princess Shen is not as stupid as you think. She will be on guard." Yun Qin said calmly.

Rong Xin nodded again and went out.

Naturally, he was severely reprimanded in the palace, and no one in the palace was allowed to go out and talk nonsense or discuss the matter.

It is very difficult to hide any secrets in the palace.

This was not a big deal, it was a very secretive matter, and Xiao Shunzi found some clues at night.

"I heard that the news first came from Fang Danying." Xiao Shunzi said uncertainly: "But some people also said it came from Liu Cainv..."

"Anyway, it's inseparable from both of them," Tingchun concluded.

Yun Qin smiled, "One is famous for being outspoken, and the other likes to take advantage of others. I don't find it strange who these two are."

"Send this news to Concubine Shen." She said to Xiao Shunzi, "I guess she is also investigating. Once the two families work together, we will probably know who it is."

Xiao Shunzi agreed and went to see Concubine Shen. Not long after, he came back and reported to Yunqin.

"Master, you are right. Concubine Shen is also investigating. She said that she found out that it was Liu Cainv who asked Fang Daying about Prince Rui's current condition. She said that she heard that it was not good. Then someone heard this and spread it around the palace."

"Could it be a misunderstanding?" Tingchun wondered.

Rong Xin looked at her and smiled, "How could it be a misunderstanding? Didn't Miss Liu ask? Then it's most likely that she spread it."

"That's what Concubine Shen said." Xiao Shunzi added, "Concubine Shen also asked me to tell the master that she thanked him."

Yun Qin knew who it was. This Liu Cainü was quite capable and even pulled her up to the room and agreed to act as a shield.

"Okay, let's just wait and see. It's getting late, you should all take a rest." Yun Qin said.