Chapter 264 Test
"Death?" Xiao Bicheng's face was dejected, and a hint of sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth. "I am now like this, what is the difference between death and life?"
A man who cannot be humane is a waste!
When the queen saw her son being beaten like this, the pain and heartache in her heart seemed to overflow.
She hugged him and comforted him softly, "Cheng'er, it's okay, it's okay. I heard that there are some miracle doctors among the people who can even bring back the dead eunuchs. Your injury can definitely be cured."
"Really?" Xiao Bicheng raised his head suddenly, and there was finally some life in his eyes.
The queen met his expectant eyes and didn't dare to say that she was just lying to him. She could only grit her teeth and go on with it. "Of course it's true. Would your mother still lie to you? Your mother will ask someone to invite the miracle doctor."
After saying this, he immediately gave orders to have them secretly search for a miraculous doctor for the prince.
Now all she can do is give it a try. The world is so big, what if someone can really heal her city?
Xiao Bicheng finally felt hopeful after hearing this, but he was happy for a short while before he heard a voice coming from outside -
"The Queen Mother is here!"
The mother and son looked at each other and narrowed their eyes slightly.
What is meant to come will eventually come.
I just didn't expect it to come so early.
It seems that Prince Yong got the news pretty quickly!
Xiao Bicheng was about to speak, "Mother..."
"You should have a good rest first." The queen pressed his shoulders and let him lie back on the bed.
Then he scanned the faces of the imperial doctors one by one, "What should I say later? I don't need to teach you, right?"
From the moment these people were called to the East Palace, not only their own heads but also the heads of their families were hung on their belts.
If you are not careful, it will lead to the destruction of your entire family.
The imperial doctors bowed their heads and knelt on the ground, trembling with fear, "I understand."
Upon seeing this, the Queen nodded with satisfaction and walked out to greet Queen Mother Yin.
"To the Queen Mother."
"Your Majesty, there is no need to be so polite."
Queen Mother Yin was holding Buddhist beads, dressed simply, with a kind face, and looked like an elder from an ordinary family.
But the queen dared not forget how this person relied on her own scheming and strategy to climb up step by step from a concubine to the position of queen mother.
"Your Majesty the Queen Mother has always been a Buddhist and doesn't like to go out. I wonder what wind blew you to the East Palace today?"
Since the death of the previous emperor and the ascension of Emperor Zhaowen, Empress Dowager Yin avoided the limelight and, under the pretext of worshipping Buddha, she lived in seclusion and rarely showed up except on important occasions.
But now, she came to the East Palace on purpose...
Empress Sima wanted to know how much she knew about the Crown Prince's injury.
Sensing the other party's probing, Queen Mother Yin showed a worried look on her face, "I heard that the prince was not feeling well, so I came to visit him. The prince is the heir apparent of the country, and his body is precious and noble, so there can be no room for any mistakes!"
Old hag, you're probably just hoping something bad happens to your son, right?
If something happens to the crown prince, wouldn't it be the turn of her son, Prince Yong, to take the throne?
The empress was born into a scholarly family, and she couldn't help but curse in her heart, but she remained decent and dignified on the surface.
"Cheng'er is indeed feeling a little unwell, but Doctor Yu said it's not serious and he'll be well soon. Thank you, Empress Dowager, for your concern."
The East Palace was sealed off and the imperial physician was detained. These things could not be concealed, and the more they were tried to be covered up, the more suspicious people would become.
So the Queen simply admitted that the Prince was ill, but it was only a minor illness.
"Amitābha," Queen Mother Yin put her hands together, looking relieved, "As long as there is no serious problem, then it couldn't be better. Is the prince in there? I'll go in and take a look, so I can feel at ease."
But when the queen heard this, she became visibly panicked, "The Queen Mother can't go!"
"Oh?" Queen Mother Yin narrowed her eyes instantly. "The Queen is trying to stop him. Could it be that something has happened to the Crown Prince?"
They're already at the door, how can we turn them away?
Not to mention, it is natural for a grandmother to visit her grandchildren.
She is so anxious, it seems that the rumors may be true, the prince is really inhumane!
Empress Sima hesitated for a long time, but finally spoke out, "To be honest, the prince has been infected with the plague. The imperial physician said that he must be completely cured before he can see the public, otherwise there is a possibility of infection."
"Epidemic? Is what Her Majesty said serious?" The Queen Mother was stunned. This was far from the rumor.
Although the epidemic disease is serious, it is not incurable. The imperial physician of the Imperial Hospital can completely cure the prince.
The Queen clapped her hands and asked all the doctors to come out.
The imperial doctors were all well-protected, with their mouths covered with silk, and told the prince about his illness.
Seeing that Queen Mother Yin was still skeptical, the Queen Mother said, "If Queen Mother doesn't believe what the imperial physician said, you can go in and take a look at the prince yourself."
Having said that, she glanced at the palace maid beside her, who immediately brought her a scarf and a gown.
"The epidemic is fierce. To prevent the Queen Mother from being infected, please cover your face with a scarf and cover your body with a gown."
When Queen Mother Yin heard this, she immediately took three steps back. She was filled with fear and was not sure whether what the Queen said was true or false.
Maybe it's just a hoax, and the epidemic talk is fake.
But what if it was true? Would she really have to risk being infected by going in to see whether the prince had sustained a vital injury or had contracted the plague?
She winked at the eunuch beside her and said, "Go in and take a look."
The eunuch was about to step forward, but was stopped by the empress, "Your Majesty, the imperial physician said that the prince needs to rest, and it is best not to disturb him if you are not involved."
The Queen Mother couldn't stop her from seeing her grandson, but could she, as the Queen, not be able to stop these eunuchs and palace maids?
Seeing this, Queen Mother Yin became even more suspicious.
The Queen wouldn't let anyone else in and insisted on letting herself in. What did this mean?
After a few twists and turns in her mind, she quickly said, "The Queen is right. Since the prince is not feeling well, he should be allowed to rest well. It's getting late, and I should go back to recite the sutras and chant the Buddha's name."
"Farewell, Queen Mother." The Queen bowed.
As soon as the person left, her face immediately darkened and she turned and went into the house.
Xiao Bicheng heard everything that happened outside the palace clearly and couldn't help but praise, "The Queen Mother's empty city plan was really well played. The old woman was so scared that she didn't dare to take a single step inside!"
"Beat?" The queen sneered, "Do you think I told her about the epidemic just to scare her?"
As long as Queen Mother Yin really dares to enter the palace, she can't blame anyone else if she gets infected with the plague.
She is so old, it is hard to say whether she can be cured.
Xiao Bicheng was shocked and speechless, "My mother is still the best!"
Hearing the compliments, the queen showed no joy at all.
Even though we have been able to get by with it for now, the truth will eventually come out.
After thinking for a moment, she said, "Someone, go and bring Bai Yingxue back to the East Palace immediately!"
Bai Yingxue is still pregnant with Cheng'er's child.
As long as the baby in her belly is born, Cheng'er will not be extinct and there is still hope of becoming emperor!
Xiao Bicheng immediately understood what his mother wanted to do, but he couldn't help but worry, "What if she gave birth to a daughter?"
"That won't happen." The queen's eyes sharpened, and she was ready to risk everything.
When the time comes, she will find a pregnant woman who is about the same age as Bai Yingxue to raise her baby secretly and give birth at the same time.
The child born by Bai Yingxue must be the emperor's grandson!
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Jinghua Palace.
Xie Zhuoning and Song Yuqiu ate the exquisite snacks made by the palace chef Yu and listened to Princess Yunheng gossiping.
"Sister Ning, you don't know that the Queen decided to release Bai Yingxue. She said that she was pregnant with the heir of the emperor, and even if she made a big mistake, she couldn't let the emperor's grandson suffer. Tsk tsk tsk tsk, I didn't expect that Bai Yingxue could turn things around after being in such a state. She's really amazing!"
Hearing this, Xie Zhuoning and Song Yuqiu looked at each other and were not surprised.
Xiao Bicheng is inhumane, and the child in Bai Yingxue's belly may be the only child in his life.
Naturally, they had to worship Bai Yingxue as their ancestor.
Princess Yunheng noticed that their reactions were not right, so she came over immediately and asked, "Why aren't you surprised at all? Are you hiding something from me?"