Chapter 386 Make a Deal
For a moment.
The rumor that the Queen Mother was going to die spread throughout the capital.
Many people who wanted to know the news were waiting at the door of the Cining Palace.
They surrounded the Cining Palace in three layers, inside and outside. People inside couldn't get out, and people outside were trying their best to get in.
Fu Hai stood at the door, sweating profusely from anxiety. "Where did you all hear that? The Empress Dowager is blessed with great fortune and will live a long life! Get out of here!"
A young man dressed as a servant stuck his head out and whispered, "But that's what people say outside."
As soon as these words came out, everyone immediately followed up and said:
"Yes, it's all over the place now."
"If the Queen Mother is alright, why don't we ask her to come out and talk to us? Then we can go back and explain to the elders at home."
"Eunuch Fu Hai, we are all servants, and you know how difficult our situation is. If we don't find out some information, we will definitely be severely criticized when we return."
"Why don't you open the door a little and let us take a look at the Queen Mother from a distance? As soon as we are sure that the Queen Mother is safe, we will return immediately."
Everyone nodded, "Yes, the Queen Mother is a good Queen Mother, we are grateful to her, but there is nothing we can do."
Fu Hai's face turned red.
He was a slave, and only after meeting Yun Zhao did he feel like a human being, a living person.
But not everyone is as lucky as him.
Fu Hai thought of Yun Zhao lying on the bed in the palace, and was overwhelmed with sadness again.
One of them noticed Fu Hai's weak mood and said, "Eunuch Fu Hai, if you're in trouble, just let us wait at the door. We won't make any noise, okay?"
Fu Hai looked over and recognized the man.
This man worked for the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. One rainy day, he forgot to bring an umbrella and was kicked several times on the way out of the palace. When he came back the next day, he was hunched over, gasping for breath, and almost coughed out his intestines.
Yun Zhaolu was on his way to court when he heard it. He stopped and took his pulse.
The man knelt down in fear, his body shaking constantly.
Yun Zhao told him, "You know what? Your ribs are broken. You should rest well. If you don't rest well, it might leave a root of the disease. You'll cough and wheeze every day in the future, which will be very harmful to your body."
The man didn't dare to say more, and only said, "I understand."
Yun Zhao saw the man's difficulty and deliberately stayed a little longer when leaving the court. When the Minister of Revenue came out, he said to him, "You are now an important official in the court. The people around you represent your reputation. If you are too harsh, you will be criticized in the future. Be careful."
After half a month, the man was not seen. I heard that he was granted grace by the Minister of Revenue and went to recuperate.
This man, now grateful for Yun Zhao's kindness, stood to one side and said to those waiting at the door, "Keep your voices down. We've disturbed the Queen Mother. When the world is in turmoil, there won't be anyone like you to speak up for us poor people."
The bustling sounds at the door disappeared little by little like a gentle drizzle, and finally, there was silence.
Fu Hai breathed a sigh of relief. When he turned around to go in, he saw Mu Chengyan standing not far away with an umbrella.
Fu Hai looked over coldly.
Mu Chengyan came over with an umbrella, "What tricks are you playing now?"
"Weren't you all fine when you confronted me before?"
"Why do you say you're going to die suddenly?"
"What? Are you planning to give Xie Jingmo the seat completely?"
The little emperor is dying.
If Yun Zhao fails to perform well, the court will urgently need someone who can take charge of the situation.
Who else could this person be other than Xie Jingmo?
Mu Chengyan sneered and couldn't help but give a thumbs up, "Yun Zhao's move is really impressive."
Fu Hai was furious, but he held it back. He felt that someone like Mu Chengyan was not worthy of going in to see Yun Zhao.
He can't even beat those people at the door!
So he walked into the Cining Palace and slammed the palace door shut!
Mu Chengyan narrowed his eyes and lowered his gaze.
Yun Zhao, you are indeed very smart.
But there is one thing about you that is always your weak spot.
That's being too soft-hearted.
If a person is too soft-hearted, he will not be able to accomplish great things.
Mu Chengyan curled his lips, held an umbrella, and walked towards the little emperor's palace.
Doctor Li and his men were guarding the door, and outside were the imperial guards led by Deputy General Gao.
"Haven't you heard? Yun Zhao is about to die." Mu Chengyan looked at Deputy General Gao, sneered, and said coldly, "What? You don't want to go over and see her for the last time."
Deputy General Gao was extremely anxious.
He was eager to know the news from the Cining Palace, but the people he sent out never came back.
He was jumping with worry.
But in front of Mu Chengyan, he could only remain calm.
He looked at Mu Chengyan and said coldly: "Yun Zhaofu is lucky and has a good life. Nothing will happen to him. Don't even think about trying to murder the emperor from here!"
Mu Chengyan laughed, "Why would I plot to murder the emperor? Now that Prince Liang is dead, if the emperor dies too, it would be a great advantage for Xie Jingmo."
Upon hearing this, Deputy General Gao lowered his eyes.
Mu Chengyan added, "Right now, the person who most wishes the Emperor a long life is me. Is that correct?"
"Deputy General Gao, I met the person you sent out to gather information on the road. He was very slow, so I came over to tell you that Yun Zhao is really dying. If you are her friend, you should go over and take a look. Otherwise, I am afraid you will regret it."
Deputy General Gao looked at Mu Chengyan coldly, "Are you so kind?"
"Why do you say that? I may not like you, but I have a good relationship with Yun Zhao. You can't deny that, right?" Mu Chengyan's logic was very meticulous. "You should know that I stayed in the capital for Yun Zhao. Would I curse her for no reason?"
"So, do you want to go over there or not?"
"I really came here with good intentions to tell you to hurry over, but you don't believe me? Forget it, you'll regret it later. Don't say I didn't tell you in time today."
After Mu Chengyan finished speaking, he stood aside leisurely.
He crossed his arms and looked at Deputy General Gao.
That majestic face finally couldn't hold back any longer. Mu Chengyan saw Deputy General Gao turn his head and quickly told the people around him, "You keep an eye on it here. Don't let anyone in!" He turned to Doctor Li and said, "Keep an eye on the emperor! I'll be back soon!"
Doctor Li raised his hand to stop him, but before he could say anything, Deputy General Gao had already walked away.
He walked hurriedly, his back full of worry.
Doctor Li sighed deeply, "Good people don't live long."
Doctor Li looked worriedly at the emperor who had just gotten better in the room, with deep worry on his face.
What would happen to this child if he lost the Queen Mother's protection?
The night gradually deepened.
Mu Chengyan walked into the emperor's room late at night.
He took out the sleeping pills in his hand and knocked out the doctors without making any noise.
He looked at the emperor who slowly opened his eyes on the bed, got himself a chair and sat opposite him.
"You are already nine years old now. You should be able to understand some of what I say."
"Little Emperor, how about we make a deal?"
"If you agree, I can ensure that your family prospers and your Li family will be rich and prosperous for generations to come."
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