NFBE Chapter 142 Your subject is the Pavilion Master
Chapter 142 Your subject is the Pavilion Master
"Your subject obeys the decree." Yuchi Ling replied without hesitation.
Since the emperor has spoken in this way and ordered Prince Cheng to arrest the person himself, it is tantamount to making Prince Cheng prove his innocence. Who would dare to be dissatisfied?
Zhu Zhishun and Nangong Shi naturally dared not pursue the matter any further.
Yu Chi Rui and Zhu Huaning knew things were going badly the moment they saw him appear, and now that the emperor was furious, they dared not utter a word.
Yu Chisheng glanced at the busy imperial physicians, then ordered Qi Sui to return to the palace.
Seeing that Madam Nangong was still kneeling on the ground, Yu Chi Ling stepped forward and helped her up, saying gently, "Madam, please don't be so indiscriminate next time. It will not only hurt the harmony, but may also hurt your neck."
If you don't take his words too seriously, anyone who hears his gentle, breeze-like voice would assume he's trying to comfort someone.
Nangong's face was ashen, as if coated with wax, but she still had to force a smile. "I'll leave the task of catching the poisoner to His Highness Prince Cheng."
"Of course," Yu Chi Ling said, taking a step back. "I have a mission to attend to, so I won't bother you any longer."
"Respectfully seeing off Your Highness and Princess." Zhu Zhishun did not try to keep them and directly saw them off.
Gu Simo naturally followed Ye Shishu and Yu Chiling away.
The three of them left the Prime Minister's residence and boarded the carriage.
Ye Shishu frowned and said, "Your Highness, I feel unwilling to leave like this! Putting aside whether Nangong Shi is colluding with Hua Ping, I really want to slap her twice for what she did today!"
Yu Chi Ling held her hand, a wicked smile suddenly curving his lips. "Don't worry, I've already avenged you. You just need to go back to your residence and wait for news."
"Huh?" Ye Shishu looked at him, puzzled.
Help her vent her anger?
When did this happen?
Gu Simo sat opposite them, covering her mouth and laughing, "Little sister, with the Prince personally taking action, you definitely won't be disappointed. Just wait and see how the Prime Minister's wife suffers!"
Ye Shishu tilted her head; all she remembered was her husband helping Nangong Shi up...
Did he do something to the Nangong family during that time?
"Ahem!" Yu Chi Ling coughed lightly, suddenly changing the subject, "I'll send you back to your residences later, as I need to go to the palace."
“Then I’ll go with you,” Ye Shishu said readily.
"No need," Yu Chi Ling smiled lightly. "I'll be back soon, no need to worry."
"Alright." Since he had said so, Ye Shishu had no choice but to give up. Moreover, she still needed to tell her father and the others about what had happened today, so that they could prepare for the inevitable clashes with the Crown Prince's faction led by the Prime Minister.
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Royal study room.
Yu Chi Sheng drank a cup of cooling tea and was about to send Qi Sui to summon Prince Cheng when Qi Sui came in to report, "Your Majesty, Prince Cheng requests an audience."
"Xuan!"
"Yes!"
A short while later, seeing his son enter, Yu Chisheng said irritably, "Why are you running to the palace instead of catching the person who poisoned you?"
After bowing, Yu Chi Ling straightened up and replied, "He's just a traitor from Hua Xiang Pavilion. I don't need to lift a finger to arrest him."
Yu Chisheng frowned, staring at him with a deep and complicated gaze. "Then what brings you to the palace to see me?"
"I would be grateful if you could do me this favor, sir." Yu Chi Ling suddenly bowed to Qi Sui.
Qi Sui subconsciously looked towards the emperor.
Yu Chi Sheng waved his hand, signaling him to step back.
When the father and son were in the Imperial Study, Yu Chi Sheng raised his chin and asked, "Speak, what is it?"
Yu Chi Ling lowered his eyes, his voice solemn, "Ever since Hua Xin cured my leg ailment and facial injury, many people have targeted Hua Xin for various reasons, even pointing their swords at Hua Xiang Pavilion, intending to force Hua Xiang Pavilion into becoming a threat to the court. I have come to the palace today to remind Father Emperor that if anyone targets Hua Xin and Hua Xiang Pavilion again, please do not believe them."
Mentioning Huaxiang Pavilion, Yuchi Sheng couldn't help but frown. "Huaxiang Pavilion is so mysterious, and its disciples live in seclusion. Shouldn't I be on guard?"
Yu Chi Ling took out a black plaque from his pocket and presented it with both hands.
Yu Chisheng was puzzled, but he still accepted the sign. Only after taking it did he realize that the totem on the sign looked somewhat familiar.
"This is?"
"The token of the head of Huaxiang Pavilion".
"You?!" Yu Chisheng was so shocked that he stood up from the dragon throne, staring at the plaque in his hand and then at his son opposite him. "How...how do you have the token of the Hua Xiang Pavilion Master?"
He remembered that he had seen this totem in the late emperor's study!
Yu Chi Ling raised his eyes and replied in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I only wish to tell you that if I harbor any disloyal intentions, I will not allow the borders to be peaceful or the country to be stable during my ten years of guarding the frontier. If one day Your Majesty listens to slander and insists on being an enemy of Hua Xiang Pavilion, then as the current head of Hua Xiang Pavilion, I will do everything in my power to protect Hua Xiang Pavilion. If I break my oath, may I be struck down by heaven and earth and die without a burial place!"
In other words, anyone who tries to harm Hua Xiangge is his enemy.
Even if it's his own father standing right in front of him!
Yu Chi Sheng walked around the desk to stand before him, gripping the black card tightly in one hand and his shoulder with the other, asking with barely concealed excitement, "When did this happen? Why have I never heard you mention it before? The former head of Hua Xiang Pavilion had some connection with your imperial grandfather, and I only heard about the power of Hua Xiang Pavilion from him. But in all these years, apart from meeting Hua Xin, I have never had any dealings with any of the disciples of Hua Xiang Pavilion. You are truly capable, actually becoming the head of Hua Xiang Pavilion behind my back!"
"Your subject has no intention of taking over Huaxiang Pavilion, but I have no choice but to obey my master's dying wish."
"Quickly, tell Father Emperor how you became the head of Huaxiang Pavilion?"
"Ten years ago, I rescued an old man on the frontier and fought off his enemies for him. Later, the old man stayed in the army camp. He was skilled in medicine and treated the wounded soldiers. When I had nothing else to do, I became his apprentice." Speaking of the past, Yuchi Ling's voice was a little hoarse. "Unfortunately, when he was being chased by his enemies, he was too badly wounded and couldn't even help himself. Five years ago, he passed away in my tent."
Yu Chisheng's expression turned solemn, and he sighed, "I heard your imperial grandfather say that the old pavilion master was the most compassionate, but I never expected that he would 'leave' so quietly."
Yu Chi Ling concealed the sorrow in his eyes and quickly regained his composure. "Father, I have no desire for imperial power, but Hua Xiang Pavilion will stand with me through thick and thin. If anyone slanders the reputation of Hua Xiang Pavilion, no matter who they are, I will not hesitate to strike!"
Just as Yuchi Sheng was about to speak, Qi Sui's voice came from outside the door, "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister has sent someone to invite Prince Cheng!"
Yu Chisheng said irritably, "Come in!"
Qi Sui entered, bowed, and reported, "Your Majesty, the people from the Prime Minister's residence say that the Prime Minister's wife has suddenly fallen ill with a strange ailment, with half of her body convulsing uncontrollably. The imperial physicians at the Prime Minister's residence have been unable to diagnose the cause. The Prime Minister originally sent someone to Prince Cheng's residence to invite Physician Hua, but Physician Hua has disappeared. Therefore, the Prime Minister sent someone to the palace to invite His Highness Prince Cheng, hoping that His Highness could do him a favor and personally invite Physician Hua to the Prime Minister's residence to treat the Prime Minister's wife."
Yu Chisheng was stunned for a moment, then looked at his son and exclaimed, "You did this?!"
Yu Chi Ling didn't answer him, but turned around and smiled at Qi Sui, "Please trouble you to give me a message, just say that Hua Xiang Pavilion does not save the immoral."