nashuaworldcup Chapter 334 Cooperate with me in a play
Chapter 334 Cooperate with me in a play
At this moment, the second prince lay there quietly, his face as pale as paper, and his breathing so weak that it was almost imperceptible, which became the only proof that he was still alive.
The queen covered her mouth tightly with her hands, but tears rolled down like a flood. Her emotions were extremely complicated, with endless sadness caused by her son's near death, and ecstasy after seeing her son survive by chance.
After all, this was her only child! Thinking back to the clever, innocent and lovely little son she once was, and looking at his dying appearance now, the queen felt heartbroken.
However, the queen was somewhat relieved that after this life-and-death test, Emperor Suwen seemed to have finally changed his mind about the second prince.
"My son, it's all because of your father's neglect of you! I still remember how clever and intelligent you were when you were little, and how lovable you were. But you've made a lot of mistakes over the years, but I know in my heart that all you did was to prove yourself to everyone. When you wake up, you can learn from me how to handle government affairs."
Hearing Emperor Suwen's words, the empress couldn't help but tremble. She knew very well that the second prince's selfless act had indeed deeply touched the emperor's heart.
So, she secretly made up her mind that as soon as the second prince recovered, she would immediately confess the matter of the mother-child Gu to the emperor and pray for his forgiveness.
In the Cining Palace, Yun Yuxi came with a token.
"Don't bother me here, just find a quiet and comfortable room for me to rest. I'm old and don't sleep well. If I wake her up, I'm afraid she won't be able to fall asleep again all night."
"Princess, follow me. You just feel sorry for the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother always talks about you," Aunt Xiuhe said while supporting Yun Yuxi.
"Thank you, auntie. Please help me cook a bowl of steaming and fragrant white porridge! I want to take a nap first. I feel so tired and hungry. I have been so tired tonight. Look, my stomach is starting to growl in protest!" Yun Yuxi said playfully, blinking her bright big eyes.
"Okay, Your Highness, you can rest assured and take a rest. I will make arrangements right away." Aunt Xiuhe smiled and agreed before leaving quickly. Her steps looked very brisk.
The Cining Palace was extremely quiet and peaceful at this time, and no one came to disturb her. Yun Yuxi lay on the soft and comfortable bed and soon fell into a sweet dream, sleeping very peacefully and steadily. After an unknown amount of time, when she woke up slowly, she found that the Queen Mother was staring at her with a smile on her face.
"Mother...does my daughter-in-law have a flower on her face? Why do you keep staring at her like this?" Yun Yuxi felt a little embarrassed by being stared at. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she asked coquettishly.
"Haha, get up quickly, kid. I know everything that happened last night! You've worked so hard. Look at your face, you look so haggard. Xiuhe has already prepared white porridge and some refreshing and delicious side dishes. I also asked Yuelan to come and help you wash up. Don't let our dear grandson starve!" The Queen Mother gently took Yun Yuxi's hand and spoke softly.
"Oh, so mother feels sorry for him and not for her daughter-in-law," Yun Yuxi said mischievously, pointing to her belly which was already a little visibly pregnant.
"It hurts, it hurts. After dinner, accompany me to see the Second Prince. He has suffered a lot this time. I have watched that child grow up, so it is inevitable that I feel a little sad."
Yun Yuxi washed up and ate the white porridge with big mouthfuls. The side dishes prepared by Aunt Xiuhe were very appetizing. The Queen Mother was pleased to see Yun Yuxi's genuine nature. It was enough to have such a woman by her son's side!
At the morning court, Emperor Suwen had a gloomy face and the ministers were so frightened that they dared not breathe.
"I have been on a private visit these days. When I was not in the palace, some people were jumping up and down, pretending that I didn't know. On the way back to Beijing, I was brutally ambushed. If the second prince hadn't brought people to rescue me, I would have died by now," Emperor Suwen said angrily.
All the ministers knelt down hurriedly and shouted in unison, "Long live the emperor!"
"Okay, everyone stand up! I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and will not tolerate it! The second prince is now in critical condition and is still being rescued with all efforts. If the second prince unfortunately encounters an accident, I will make sure that the mastermind behind the incident is buried with him!" Emperor Suwen said with a gloomy face, his sharp eyes scanning everyone present like an eagle.
The Third Prince tried to remain calm, but his back was already soaked with cold sweat. Fortunately, the suffocating pressure from the Emperor did not last long and soon dissipated. The huge rock hanging in everyone's heart finally fell to the ground, and they secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"If the Second Prince can escape this disaster by luck and survive, I will appoint him as the Crown Prince after he wakes up. For a long time, I have been reluctant to appoint a crown prince, only because I want to observe the performance of the other princes. However, now that I am old, it is better to appoint a crown prince as soon as possible."
Hearing this, the Third Prince was so angry that he almost bit his teeth. He used his eyes to signal Luo Shoufu who was standing beside him, hoping that he could say something to stop the Emperor's decision.
Prime Minister Luo understood what he meant, stepped out of the crowd, bowed respectfully to Emperor Suwen and said, "Your Majesty, you are in the prime of your life, so there is no need to be so anxious about appointing a crown prince. In my humble opinion, it would be better to let the princes experience more trials and tribulations, so that we can better select the one who is truly suitable to inherit the throne."
As soon as the voice fell, the originally quiet court suddenly became noisy. The supporters of several princes expressed their opinions one after another, arguing endlessly, and the quarrel became fierce for a while. Seeing this, Emperor Suwen frowned, rubbed his aching temple with his hand, and the coldness in his eyes became even more intense.
"Let's adjourn the court. There is no need to discuss this matter any further. I am tired," Emperor Suwen said with finality.
At this moment, the quarreling ministers suddenly fell silent, looking at the departing back of Emperor Suwen and fell into deep thought.
The secret guards of the Yangxin Palace returned but found no concrete evidence, which made Emperor Suwen so angry that he smashed the teacup.
In the room, Yun Yuxi changed the medicine on the Second Prince's wound and found that the Second Prince had a slight fever. She hurriedly called the imperial physician and asked him to scrub the Second Prince with light salt water.
Emperor Su Wen looked at Yun Yuxi's serious look and felt embarrassed to disturb her. He waited until Yun Yuxi finished her work before walking up to her and saying, "Yun Yuxi, come with me. I have something to do and I need your cooperation."