NFBE Chapter 78 Showing No Face
Chapter 78 Showing No Face
Yuchi Sheng did not stay at the Prince Cheng's residence for long.
After he left, Wen Yan fed Yu Chi Ling a pill, and Yu Chi Ling woke up in front of the academy magistrate, Lu Changqing.
Lu Changqing showed no surprise and respectfully bowed to Yuchi Ling, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness."
"Thank you for your trouble, Academician Lu." Yu Chi Ling smiled faintly.
"Your Majesty, you're welcome."
Listening to their conversation, I could tell they not only knew each other well, but also shared a certain unspoken understanding.
Ye Shishu's eyes twitched slightly.
Suddenly it occurred to me that Prince Cheng's leg injury and disfigured face must have been treated by this Imperial Physician Lu, right?
Lu Changqing temporarily stayed at the Prince's residence under the pretext of treating Prince Cheng.
Just as he was settled, Wenmo came to report, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince has been sent to Wanfu Temple by the Emperor. He said that the Crown Prince is to pray for you and recite scriptures for a hundred days before he can return to the palace."
At night, Shu Chao looked at Yu Chi Ling.
Yu Chi Ling showed no surprise, as if he had expected this outcome.
Seeing her tense expression, Yu Chi Ling asked with a smile, "Are you unwilling to accept this?"
Ye Shishu pouted, "After enduring wind and rain for several days, this is all the punishment I get? Who would accept this?"
"He is, after all, the Crown Prince, the heir apparent of the Great Ye Kingdom. Father Emperor must consider the face of the royal family. Taking a step back, some punishment is better than no punishment at all."
What can Ye Shishu say?
The Crown Prince has been punished to some extent, but Consort Lan hasn't been punished at all!
Mother Consort...
These two words are enough to become Consort Lan's life-saving charm, allowing her to do whatever she wants!
Just like on their wedding night, so many people died in their new home. The person behind it all was obvious, but who would believe that a mother would want the life of her own son?
evening.
Consort Lan and Crown Princess Zhu Huaning arrived at the Prince's residence.
"Shi Shu greets Mother Consort and Imperial Sister-in-law." Ye Shi Shu led Wen Yan and Wen Mo in bowing.
Zhu Huaning was supporting Consort Lan. Seeing her bow, she quickly let go of Consort Lan and stepped forward to help her up, saying, "Sister-in-law, there's no need for such formalities among family."
"Thank you, Mother Consort, and thank you, Sister-in-law of the Emperor."
Consort Lan hurried to the bedside and asked with concern, "Ling'er, how are you? Are you feeling very unwell? Your father said that your internal energy is damaged and you need to rest. Your mother brought a lot of nourishing medicinal herbs from the palace. You should use them more and get better as soon as possible, understand?"
Yu Chi Ling said calmly, "Thank you for your concern, Mother."
Zhu Huaning walked to Consort Lan's side and earnestly explained, "Second brother, the so-called assassin was all a misunderstanding. Your elder brother has already explained it to Father, and Father has also investigated the details. Your elder brother was worried about you, so he sent people out to look for you, but who knew that those people were incompetent and were mistaken for assassins by you!"
Yu Chi Ling pursed his thin lips and remained silent.
Zhu Huaning then said gently, "Second brother, your elder brother felt very guilty when he learned that you were injured. He has already apologized to Father and gone to Wanfu Temple to be confined for half a month, eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddhist prayers to pray for your speedy recovery."
Consort Lan immediately replied, "Ling'er, look how sincere your brother is. This time, we really didn't think things through and our good intentions backfired. We have deeply reflected on this, and from now on, whatever we do, we will definitely discuss it with you and never make decisions on our own without your knowledge again."
After listening to their back-and-forth conversation, Yu Chi Ling smiled slightly. "Mother and sister-in-law, there's no need to worry. I've only suffered some internal energy depletion; my life is not in danger. However, this misunderstanding has caused Mother and brother to lose quite a few people, which makes me feel truly guilty."
Consort Lan glared at him, "What apology? Those people were incompetent and ruined your wedding night. Even if they don't die, your mother will never forgive them!"
Zhu Huaning suddenly looked at Ye Shishu with eyes full of affection, "Sister-in-law, I heard that when you were still unmarried, you were as close as sisters with Luo Lixian, the adopted daughter of the Wei family? A few days ago, the Crown Prince brought Luo Lixian into the East Palace, and I only learned about your good relationship when I chatted with her. It just so happens that the Crown Prince is not in the palace. How about I send someone to pick you up tomorrow to stay at the East Palace for a few days? We are sisters-in-law, and you are like sisters with her. The three of us can have fun together. Just thinking about it makes me happy and wonderful."
Ye Shishu, "..."
Joy my foot!
Beautiful ass!
Before she could reply, the man on the bed spoke first, "Sister-in-law, Shu'er and I have just gotten married and are still very much in love. If you would like Shu'er to visit the East Palace, I will definitely go with her."
Zhu Huaning smiled and replied, "Okay, I definitely won't leave you behind!"
Consort Lan laughed and teased, "Ling'er, look at what you're saying, aren't you afraid of making a fool of yourself! You've already married Shu'er into the family, she just went to the East Palace for a visit, she didn't run away, how can you, a grown man, have the nerve to listen to women's private conversations?"
Yu Chi Ling said self-deprecatingly, "Mother, you are mistaken! It's good enough that anyone would want a son like me. How can I not keep a close eye on a woman as beautiful as Shu'er if she is to marry me? If I lose Shu'er again, I'm afraid I won't even have a place to cry this time!"
Consort Lan was speechless.
Yu Chi Ling then said to Zhu Huaning with admiration, "I heard that Consort Luo was married before. I admire Your Majesty for not holding a grudge against Consort Luo's past. I did not expect that Your Majesty's sister-in-law could get along so well with Consort Luo. You are truly magnanimous. Such tolerance should be praised by the world and admired by all."
Zhu Huaning's dignified expression suddenly tightened.
Ye Shishu, who was listening nearby, almost couldn't help but laugh.
This man really dares to say anything!
Consort Lan glared at him irritably. "What, are you envious? It's not like no one's stopping you from taking more wives!" As she spoke, she looked at Ye Shishu. "Shu'er is gentle and kind, and her tolerance is no less than that of the Crown Princess. Shu'er, don't you think so?"
Before Ye Shishu could reply, Yu Chiling's face darkened. "Mother Consort knows my condition perfectly well, yet you deliberately use the fact that I have many women to provoke me. Are you afraid that others won't know that your son is impotent?"
Consort Lan was speechless once again.
Zhu Huaning regained her gentle demeanor and said considerately, "Your Majesty, my second brother has just woken up, so let's not disturb his rest any longer."
Consort Lan nodded, then looked at Ye Shishu and said earnestly, "Shu'er, I'm entrusting Ling'er to you. I know Ling'er's situation better than anyone. I don't ask for anything else, only that you two be of one mind and live in harmony. That would be enough for me. If you need anything, just send someone to tell me. Don't be shy with me, understand?"
Ye Shishu suppressed her nausea and nodded obediently, "Mother, rest assured, your daughter-in-law will take good care of the Prince without leaving his side."
"Sister-in-law, if you wish to enter the palace, you may come to me anytime," Zhu Huaning said, not forgetting to be polite to her again.
"Yes."
"Then let's go back to the palace."
"Respectfully seeing off Mother Consort, respectfully seeing off Imperial Sister-in-law." Ye Shishu knelt down to see them off.
Before long, Consort Lan and Zhu Huaning left Prince Cheng's residence with a group of nannies and palace maids.
As soon as they left, Yu Chi Ling sat up and coldly ordered Wen Yan, "Have Imperial Physician Lu send someone to the palace to deliver a message saying that my injuries have worsened!"
Wen Yan smiled and replied, "Yes, I will go right away."
Ye Shishu quickly understood his intention and asked with a smile, "Your Highness, will this trick work?"