The message that Liu Xi was here to summon Leng Yu to the palace was quickly delivered to Prince Yu's Mansion. Leng Yu and Luo Lan guessed that Liu Xi must have something urgent, otherwise he would not have come to summon him to the palace so early in the morning.
Leng Yu didn't dare to delay. He quickly changed into formal clothes and went straight to the palace.
Liu Xi had been waiting at the entrance of the Yangxin Palace. Seeing Leng Yu approaching, he hurried over to greet him.
"Prince Yu, the Emperor has caught a cold and will recover in about seven days. During these seven days, please handle memorials and court affairs for the Emperor as you have done before."
"I don't agree..."
Before Leng Yu could respond, a dissenting voice appeared out of nowhere. Leng Yu and Liu Xi both turned around and saw Leng Xi striding towards them with a dark face. Before he arrived, the voice had already arrived impatiently.
When he saw him, Liu Xi frowned, while Leng Yu looked calm.
When he came closer, Liu Xi bowed and asked politely:
"Why doesn't Prince Xi agree? The last time the emperor was ill, it was Prince Yu who handled state affairs on his behalf. Is there anything wrong with that?"
"Last time he was the crown prince, but now he's been deposed for committing a grave offense. How can he possibly take on such an important responsibility? I want to know, was this the emperor's idea or yours, Eunuch Liu?"
Seeing that he had said so much, Liu Xi simply raised his eyebrows and replied calmly:
"I don't have such great authority. It was the Emperor's order. I am just delivering the message."
"Impossible, the Emperor would not give him the order. I want to go see the Emperor and ask him about this matter."
After saying this, he was about to walk towards the main gate of the Yangxin Palace. Liu Xi took two quick steps and stopped him, saying sternly with a serious face:
"Prince Xi, the Emperor is seriously ill and needs to rest and recuperate. I have already ordered the Ministry of Rites to notify all the princes and ministers. It is not appropriate for you to go in and see the Emperor now. Please return."
Seeing that Liu Xi was deliberately trying to stop him, Leng Xi's face instantly darkened. He looked at Liu Xi and asked word by word:
"When I came yesterday, Father was fine. How come he suddenly became seriously ill today? I suspect you're lying...
"If Prince Xi doesn't believe it, just go to the Imperial Hospital and ask Doctor Wang. He just came this morning and prescribed tranquilizers for the Emperor. He can confirm that the Emperor is indeed ill."
"Even so, we shouldn't leave the affairs of state to Prince Yu. That would be too hasty."
Careless?
Hearing these two words, Leng Yu, who had been standing there silently, had his handsome eyes instantly turned cold. He raised his eyebrows and sneered:
"Fifth brother, what do you mean? Is it rash to leave the affairs of state to me? Then who wouldn't be rash to leave it to? You?"
Leng Xi turned his face away guiltily and snorted softly.
"I dare not take on such a heavy responsibility. While my father is seriously ill, who will handle state affairs should be decided by the ministers, or with my father's imperial decree, rather than just a casual message from Eunuch Liu."
Seeing that Leng Xi was doubting him, Liu Xi was unwilling to explain any further, but instead said coldly:
"The Emperor has given this oral instruction, and has instructed this old servant to deliver it. If Prince Xi feels that there is anything wrong, please come back to consult the Emperor in seven days."
After saying that, he turned to look at Leng Yu,
"Prince Yu, let's not waste time here. Please go to the Imperial Study. I estimate that the people who are coming to deliver the memorials will be here soon."
Seeing that Liu Xi and Leng Yu ignored him, Leng Xi was so angry that veins on his face bulged. He strode towards the Yangxin Palace regardless of anything. Leng Yu was about to go over to stop them, but was stopped by Liu Xi. He shook his head at him, signaling him not to act rashly.
Before Leng Xi could reach the gate of Yangxin Palace, several young eunuchs bowed and blocked his way.
"Lord Xi, the emperor is unwell and has gone to bed. It is inconvenient for him to see guests."
"Get lost."
Leng Xi's voice became sharp, but the young eunuchs still stood there without moving.
Seeing this, Leng Xi raised his hand and slapped a young eunuch in the face. Before his hand landed, his hand was firmly clamped by someone.
As a wave of pain hit him, he looked up in surprise, only to see Liu Xi looking at him calmly. He lowered his hand from mid-air and bowed slowly, saying:
"Lord Xi, please go back!"
Liu Xi's words were concise and clear, but left Leng Xi speechless.
He stared at Liu Xi in a daze, with a look of surprise and fierceness in his eyes.
He gritted his teeth, angrily swung his sleeves, turned around, and strode away.
This Liu Xi, as the rumors said, really had profound martial arts skills. Just now, he just lightly grasped his wrist, and he felt as if his bones were about to break. This was why he didn't dare to continue to force his way in.
It seems that if he wants to ascend the throne smoothly, he must not only be on guard against Leng Yu and Liu Dechang, but also be more careful about Liu Xi.
But what method can be used to make Liu Xi work for oneself?
Thinking of this, he changed direction and headed straight for Liyuan.
To be honest, he hadn't been to Liyuan for a few days. To be more precise, he hadn't been to Liyuan since his mother's coronation ceremony was cancelled. He was angry with his mother and hated her for being so impatient and causing trouble before the coronation ceremony, which gave people a handle and caused the coronation ceremony to be cancelled.
When he arrived at Liyuan, Concubine Li was sitting in the main hall drinking tea. He hurried forward, bowed and said:
"Mother, how are you feeling lately?"
Concubine Li didn't even look at him. She picked up the cup lid nonchalantly, flicked the tea foam floating on the tea, and snorted disdainfully.
"I've called you several times, but you didn't come. I almost came to invite you myself. How come Prince Xi has time to come to Liyuan today?"
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