Chapter 92 Prince Cousin
Xiao Zinan and Luo Yuwei were both unhappy that Jiang Zhaoyue had not been embarrassed in front of everyone, but when they heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was really in trouble, their mood instantly brightened and they couldn't help but feel secretly happy.
The eldest princess turned to the second prince, Xiao Congbei, and said, "Congbei, you greet the guests here."
Xiao Congbei glanced at Xiao Zinan beside him, hesitated for a moment, and finally agreed: "Yes, aunt, don't worry, your nephew will definitely entertain the guests well."
Princess Duojia supported the eldest princess with a worried look on her face: "Aunt."
"Let's go." The eldest princess was a little anxious.
"Princess." Pei Jingzhou stepped forward and saluted.
When the princess saw Pei Jingzhou's appearance, she was stunned as if she saw a healthy prince. Then she remembered that Pei Jingzhou was the second son of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, and she immediately felt displeased.
"Aunt, my eldest brother must want to see Lord Pei." Princess Duojia said.
The eldest princess thought about her most beloved nephew and said nothing.
Princess Duojia said, "Master Pei, Madam Xi, please come with us."
"Yes." Pei Jingzhou responded.
The eldest princess and Princess Duojia hurried out of Wenhua Palace.
Jiang Zhaoyue, Pei Jingzhou, Xiao Zinan, and Luo Yuwei followed.
The other guests didn't know what was going on, but seeing the eldest princess and Princess Duojia so panicked, they vaguely guessed that something was wrong with the prince in the East Palace.
However, the prince has not been in good condition over the years.
I just don’t know whether the next crown prince after the crown prince passes away will be the second prince Xiao Congbei in front of him, or Xiao Zinan who followed the eldest princess.
Xiao Congbei ignored the guests' speculations and greeted them according to the eldest princess' instructions.
Xiao Zinan and Luo Yuwei got on the carriage back to the palace.
"Is the prince really in trouble this time?" Luo Yuwei could not hide his excitement.
Xiao Zinan leaned comfortably against the wall of the carriage, smiled and nodded.
"Judging from the eldest princess's appearance, the crown prince may only be here in a few days."
Xiao Zinan raised his mouth: "We have waited for so many years, and finally there is a result."
"Will there really be any results?" Luo Yuwei couldn't help but frown.
Xiao Zinan looked at Luo Yuwei unhappily: "What are you worried about?"
Luo Yuwei said, "Second brother has made many achievements in the past two years. Father likes him very much."
"Heh." Xiao Zinan snorted disdainfully, "So what if he's made achievements? So what if the emperor likes him? His biological mother was just a little palace maid. Even if the Prime Minister married his daughter to him, how much power does he have behind him? How can he compare with me?"
Luo Yuwei asked, "What if the Zhenguo Mansion supports him?"
"Duke Zhenguo Mansion?" Xiao Zinan smiled and said, "Don't forget, when Empress Yuan was still alive, the Duke Zhenguo Mansion lost a battle and began to decline.
"Following Empress Yuan's death, the old Duke of Zhenguo passed away. The current Duke of Zhenguo, Pei Maokun, was injured and took up a civilian position. Pei Jingxiao was missing arms and legs. The only intact Pei Jingzhou was a small official in the Ministry of Personnel's Seal Inspection Office. Pei Yan and Pei Che were illegitimate sons, and Pei Heng was still a child.
"The Zhenguogong Mansion is really getting worse with each generation. It's all relying on its old capital."
"But I think Pei Jingzhou is a capable person." Luo Yuwei said.
Xiao Zinan asked: "What ability?"
Luo Yuwei said, "He won the top spot in the imperial examination at such a young age."
Xiao Zinan disagreed: "Since ancient times, the top scholar has never achieved anything."
If you think about it carefully, there has never been a top scholar in the history of the country who has made great achievements. However, Luo Yuwei felt that Pei Jingzhou was a unique top scholar and said, "He has done a lot of things."
"It's just taking credit." Xiao Zinan thought of what Pei Jingzhou had just said, "All I have ever wanted in my life is for the one I love to be free from disasters and illnesses, and to live in peace and happiness." He felt that Pei Jingzhou would not amount to anything in his life.
Luo Yuwei added, "But he seems very cunning."
"So what?"
"I'm worried—"
"As long as he is not the crown prince, even if he is very cunning and capable, he will be powerless alone. What's more, he has no ambition at all. All he thinks about is his little wife." Xiao Zinan said.
"Jiang Zhaoyue?"
"Who else could it be? There is no concubine or maid in the room so far. It is obvious that he is in love. There is nothing to be afraid of." Xiao Zinan looked down on people who were in love.
Envy flashed in Luo Yuwei's eyes.
Xiao Zinan didn't see it, nor did he want to see it.
Soon the carriage arrived at the dismounting monument.
When Xiao Zinan and Luo Yuwei got off the carriage, they saw the eldest princess and Princess Duojia rushing towards the East Palace, and they hurriedly followed them.
Jiang Zhaoyue and Pei Jingzhou followed behind.
"Is your foot okay?" Pei Jingzhou asked.
"He's recovered a long time ago, don't worry." Doctor Lu said he needed to rest for sixty days. But before the sixtieth day, Jiang Zhaoyue was already well. Yesterday, he even took the time to play sepak takraw with Pei Heng for a while.
Pei Jingzhou glanced at her right foot and said, "Then let's follow the Princess and the others."
"Um."
The two followed the eldest princess and others into the East Palace.
Compared with the grandeur of the Duke of Zhenguo, the Eastern Palace had a sense of royal majesty. The palace lanterns, pillars, eaves, etc. were all made according to the prince's regulations. They were exquisite, elegant and dignified. Jiang Zhaoyue didn't dare to look at them too much for fear of being disrespectful.
"Heal it! He must be cured!" an angry voice came.
Jiang Zhaoyue was puzzled.
"It's the emperor." Pei Jingzhou said in a low voice.
Jiang Zhaoyue nodded.
"Your Highness," the princess saluted.
Jiang Zhaoyue followed suit and saluted.
"Everyone, get up." Hong Qidi's voice was filled with lingering anger.
Jiang Zhaoyue stood up and secretly glanced at Emperor Hong Qi.
Emperor Hong Qi was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, with regular features and a tall stature. His hair was gray and his face looked a little haggard, but the anger, concern and sadness on his face could not be ignored.
"Brother, how is the prince?" asked the eldest princess.
Emperor Hong Qi sighed.
The eldest princess saw a row of imperial doctors kneeling on the ground.
"Your Majesty." An old imperial physician with a white beard came out.
"How is the prince?" Emperor Hong Qi asked anxiously.
"I am incompetent." said the old imperial physician.
"What do you mean?" asked the eldest princess.
The old imperial physician said with difficulty: "Replying to the Princess, the Crown Prince will not live long."
"Not long..." The princess asked in shock, "How long?"
The old imperial physician replied: "About ten days."
The eldest princess staggered.
"Aunt." Princess Duojia quickly supported her.
Xiao Zinan and Luo Yuwei secretly raised their lips when they heard this.
"Waste!" Emperor Hong Qi stretched out his leg to kick the old imperial physician, but suddenly his body tilted and fell to the side.
"Your Majesty!" Pei Jingzhou was the first to rush over and support Emperor Hong Qi.
Emperor Hong Qi grabbed Pei Jingzhou's hand, his eyes red.
"Come and look at the emperor." The eldest princess said hurriedly.
Xiao Zinan took Emperor Hong Qi from Pei Jingzhou and helped him away.
The eldest princess walked into the prince's bedroom.
Jiang Zhaoyue followed Pei Jingzhou in.
The prince lay on the bed, his body thin, his eyes slightly closed, his face as pale as paper, quiet, as if he had stopped breathing.
A little palace maid stood by with red eyes.
"Brother Yi." The eldest princess called.
The prince's long eyelashes trembled and he slowly opened his eyes.
Jiang Zhaoyue was immediately surprised. This prince really looked like Pei Jingzhou, but there was a purity in his eyes. When he saw the eldest princess, he bent down slightly. He wanted to shout something, but he didn't have the strength to shout.
"Brother Yi." The eldest princess cried.
The prince wanted to comfort her but couldn't, so he could only smile at her.
"Aunt, you should also take care of yourself." Princess Duojia comforted.
The prince turned and looked straight at Pei Jingzhou.
Princess Duojia asked, "Brother Crown Prince, do you have something to say to Lord Pei?"
The prince blinked.
Princess Duojia turned to Pei Jingzhou and said, "Master Pei, please come here."
The prince looked around.
"Is it something we can't listen to?" asked Princess Duojia.
The prince blinked again.
Duojia pretended to complain: "Brother Crown Prince is very partial. He has liked Master Pei since he was a child."
The prince's eyes curved.
"Aunt, let's go out for a while." Princess Duojia didn't want the eldest princess to be too sad and hurt herself, so she helped her out.
The eldest princess knew that the prince still treated Pei Jingzhou as a relative. She sighed, wiped her tears and walked out.
Jiang Zhaoyue and others also followed him out.
There were only the prince and Pei Jingzhou in the bedroom.
Pei Jingzhou's eyes suddenly turned red.
The prince looked at him and called out with difficulty, "Prince cousin."
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