Chapter 206 The Empress Dowager Wule, who ruled from behind the curtain!
The most heated argument in the history of the British government has erupted.
All the servants retreated.
The old lady's courtyard was dark and gloomy, as if a storm was brewing.
As Zhou Congxian walked into the courtyard, he often heard low sobbing sounds, and it seemed that there were also cries of agony.
Old Madam Zhou lay on her back on the soft couch with her eyes closed.
She gripped Song Jiyun tightly, and was unconsciously humming to herself.
A thin figure was kneeling beside the soft couch.
She sobbed softly as she spoke haltingly, "It's all Yun'er's fault."
The imperial physician has prescribed a remedy.
"Duke Zhou, the old lady is usually in good health, but the elderly are not easily angered, and should especially avoid getting angry."
"Follow this prescription, take the decoction twice a day, and you will recover in seven days."
The Duke quickly ordered his servants to fetch the medicine.
Zhou Congxian walked in, clasped his hands in a fist and palm salute, and said, "Thank you for coming all this way, Physician Cui."
Physician Cui said, "Lord Zhou is too kind. As a physician, it is only right and proper."
Physician Cui was the head of the Imperial Medical Academy. If it weren't for Zhou Congxian's influence, how could they have invited him to their door?
The Duke personally escorted the imperial physician out.
Zhou Congxian's gaze fell on the back of Song Jiyun's head. "I'll send someone to take you back to Dengzhou."
Song Jiyun froze, then said in a low voice, "I won't trouble you, Your Highness. I'll go by myself."
She slowly stood up.
But her wrist was being held tightly by Old Madam Zhou.
I don't know when the old lady developed such strength.
Song Jiyun pulled his wrist until it was red, but he still couldn't get the old lady to let go.
Zhou Congxian stepped forward and pinched a pressure point on Old Madam Zhou's wrist, trying to force her to let go.
But Madam Zhou was in so much pain that she kept groaning and wouldn't let go.
A flicker of doubt crossed his mind.
"When my great-aunt woke up, I... I quietly left."
Song Jiyun also seemed to have not expected that Old Madam Zhou would hold her hand so tightly!
She glanced nervously at Zhou Congxian, as if afraid he wouldn't believe her.
He then solemnly assured her, "I will absolutely not let her find out!"
Zhou Congxian took two steps back and coldly instructed Gao's mother.
“Once Grandmother lets go, let her go.”
Mrs. Gao: "Yes."
Old Madam Zhou wouldn't let go, so Song Jiyun sat on the edge of the bed with his hand dangling from his arm.
People came and went in the courtyard.
Only Song Jiyun remained motionless.
Even the maids sweeping the courtyard were moved, saying, "Miss Song must have been like this for at least three or four hours!"
"That's right. Usually, when I fan the old lady, my hands can't take it for more than half an hour."
"Miss Song didn't move at all!"
"If the old lady doesn't wake up all night, won't she have to stay in this position all night?"
The next day.
When Madam Zhou finally woke up, she realized that she had been holding Song Jiyun's hand the whole time.
Song Jiyun's hands were not only icy cold, but they had even turned bluish!
"Yun'er!"
Old Madam Zhou quickly patted her awake.
Song Jiyun opened her eyes somewhat blankly, but when she saw that Old Madam Zhou had woken up, her eyes immediately lit up with joy.
"Great-aunt, you're finally awake!"
Madam Gao also came in from the outer room, "Madam!"
Old Madam Zhou still remembered grabbing Song Jiyun's hand before she fainted. She never expected that this silly boy would stay in that position with her all night!
“You silly child, if your great-aunt won’t let go, can’t you sleep next to your great-aunt?”
Song Jiyun lowered her head, then smiled and said, "Next time, next time Yun'er will sleep next to her great-aunt."
Madam Zhou laughed, "Alright! Let's not do it next time, let's do it tonight!"
"I'll stay with my great-aunt tonight!"
Gao's mother glanced at Song Jiyun.
As if sensing her gaze, Song Jiyun glanced at her.
Then she smiled and said to Madam Zhou, "Grandmother, Yun'er has been in a mess all night. I'll go and freshen up before I come to keep you company."
"Alright, go ahead. Your room has always been reserved for you by your great-aunt. No one is allowed to touch it."
Song Jiyun's body was already numb and he had no feeling in one side.
She gritted her teeth and forced herself to stand up on the other side.
She had just taken a step when her legs went weak.
He lunged towards the small table beside him!
On the table was a long-necked vase made of lacquered clay. The vase fell to the ground and shattered with a crack!
"Yun'er!"
Madam Zhou exclaimed in surprise.
Song Jiyun's forehead slammed hard against the broken pieces on the ground.
Everything happened so fast that Gao's mother didn't even have time to react!
When Song Jiyun lay on the ground covered in blood, she then asked her maid to call the Duke and the Heir Apparent, her face pale with distress.
Song Jiyun stayed at the Duke's Mansion.
Madam Zhou protected her with her life, and no one could shake her in the slightest.
Song Jiyun achieved his goal.
In the middle of the night, she suddenly opened her eyes and took a small paper packet out of her hair.
Her eyes held a cold glint.
This powder can induce a state of suspended animation, which is why Zhou Congxian couldn't pull away from Madam Zhou's hand yesterday.
She raised her hand and touched the wound on her forehead.
This is just the beginning.
*
The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.
Now, not only do masters dislike going out, but servants also dislike going out.
It's much cooler inside the mansion than in other places.
Little Fatty's speech has improved dramatically recently; two words have finally become three.
"Sister, eat."
The chubby boy loves to feed others, whether they can eat it or not.
Fu'er was engrossed in her woodworking and didn't want to pay him any attention.
Instead, Xuan'er patiently held his little hand and said, "You can't eat this. I'll get you some pastries instead."
Perhaps it was because she had seen Dan Niang take care of Xiao Pang Xi so much that she was much more skilled at taking care of Xiao Pang Xi than her older sister, Fu'er.
Zhou Congxian accompanied his daughter absentmindedly.
After a long while, he couldn't help but quietly ask her, "Where is your mother? I haven't seen her for several days."
Without looking up, Fu'er replied, "Mother and Princess have gone to have tea."
Where?
"Water Garden".
The most interesting tea house in Beijing is Shuiyuan.
Shuiyuan is a garden built on a lake.
The pavilion on the lake is draped in light gauze curtains, and a cool summer breeze blows by.
In the very center of the pavilion, two graceful figures can be faintly seen.
On another pavilion not far away.
Ignoring Hei's expression, he declared, "We must capture her today!"
"Does he think I'm her bodyguard?!"
He hadn't seen Princess Yalan for over a month; she had been staying in the capital city under various pretexts!
They just wouldn't go back to the inn.
"We can't delay any longer."
"Regardless of whether Da Sheng sends troops or not, we must go back."
The accompanying staff looked worried.
This move was inherently risky.
Now, so much time has been wasted.
If other allied flags were to launch an attack, all their preparations would be in vain.
She glared at him, "Do you think I don't know?"
He then looked at the heavily guarded area not far away.
He gritted his teeth and said, "Let's go!"
"I'm going to break through today! He can't possibly kill me!"
The group looked menacing.
They were stopped before they even reached the bridge.
"Please wait, Your Highness."
The gauze curtains of the pavilion were gently lifted by the breeze, and Princess Yalan was serving tea with Meng Shilan.
Without noticing, he withdrew his gaze.
"She is the princess of Dasheng, and also the queen of Ule!"
The guard remained unmoved. "I am ordered to protect Her Highness the Princess. Please return to the guesthouse, Your Highness."
Suddenly, she drew a dagger from her waist and pressed it against his neck.
"I now suspect that you murdered Queen Ule, and I want to personally verify her safety."
The guard repeated what he had just said, "I am ordered to protect Her Highness the Princess. Please return to the guesthouse, Your Highness."
Unaware, his cheek twitched violently twice.
He made a mistake on this move.
Ule coveted Dasheng, but Dasheng also coveted Ule!
Yalan is now being protected, but in reality, she's being detained!
A murderous glint flashed in his eyes.
No matter how fiercely the fighting is between the banners of Ul, they will unite against a common enemy.
It would be better to kill Yalan now and completely provoke a conflict between the two countries!
Let him reap the benefits in the end!
Faint voices could be heard coming from inside the pavilion.
A cold glint appeared in his eyes.
He glanced at the fearless guards, then slowly turned around.
He spoke a phrase in Ule to the men he had brought with him.
Those people instantly erupted in anger.
Draw your sword and draw blood.
Unwittingly, they rushed onto the connecting bridge, and the two people in the pavilion also stood up in alarm.
Meng Shilan immediately shielded Princess Yalan behind her.
Unaware, she lifted the curtain and said, "Sister Wang, now that your homesickness has subsided, shouldn't you set off back home?"
He walked around the table step by step toward them.
Meng Shilan protected Princess Yalan and slowly moved in the opposite direction.
"Prince Bucha, this is the Great Sheng Dynasty."
"You are now provoking a conflict between two countries by drawing your knife!"
Unaware of the upward curve of his lips, he asked, "A dispute between two countries?"
He slowly drew his sword. "Miss Meng is right. It is through conflict between our two countries that I can profit."
Meng Shilan's face turned pale. "Do you know what you're saying?!"
"You think you can go back unscathed after killing Princess Yalan?!"
He sneered, "That's none of Miss Meng's concern."
Meng Shilan glanced at the railing beside the pavilion.
Her subtle movements were keenly observed.
Unaware of the danger, he opened his eyes wide in anger and swung his knife straight at the two men.
Startled, Meng Shilan instinctively dodged to the side.
The true identity of the "Princess Yalan" behind her was revealed.
Pretending.
Only after realizing it did they discover they had been tricked.
Princess Yalan is no longer with Dasheng!
It goes without saying where they went.
His eyes turned red with rage, and his sword-wielding movements became even more ferocious.
Meng Shilan screamed and dodged, "If you don't come out now, when are you going to come out!"
More than a dozen imperial guards leaped up from the railing.
"His Majesty has ordered the arrest of Princess Yalan, who was murdered without proper investigation. He is to capture her alive!"
He didn't realize what was happening and cursed loudly.
The servants on the shore also charged over.
Meng Shilan and the fake princess quickly escaped from the small boat by the railing.
There were already people on the shore to meet them.
Zhou Congxian arrived at this time and saw the fierce battle in the pavilion.
His face turned pale with fright. "How could we let her participate in something so dangerous?!"
"What if something goes wrong?!"
The guard had never seen him like this before. "Lord Zhou, if you knew, this would be too fake."
"Don't worry, archers have been arranged to protect Miss Meng."
Meng Shilan only learned today that Princess Yalan was an imposter.
It turns out that Princess Yalan had already returned with Meng Yushan's group.
Only by delaying the arrival of Bucha in Dasheng could the young prince of Wule ascend the throne as the new Khan.
Princess Yalan became the Empress Dowager of Ule, who ruled from behind the curtain!
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