bestfiction Chapter 622 Asking the Emperor to Help Her Get Rid of Her Brother
Chapter 622 Asking the Emperor to Help Her Get Rid of Her Brother
Although she was very reluctant, Su Lingyue knew that she could no longer stay in the palace.
Su Lingyue wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief and said softly, "Cai Die, Cai Yi, let's say goodbye to Eunuch He."
She knelt down in front of Eunuch He's bed, and Cai Die and Cai Yi followed suit, kneeling down behind Su Lingyue and kowtowing to Eunuch He.
I kowtowed first to express my gratitude to Grandpa He for his past care and love.
She kowtowed a second time to express her gratitude to Eunuch He for his years of dedication to her aunt, the Empress, even sacrificing his life for her.
After kowtowing a third time, I wish that Eunuch He's soul may find peace and be reincarnated soon, so that he may be reborn into a good family, free from the pain of death and the need to be a servant, and live out his days in peace.
Cai Die and Cai Yi helped Su Lingyue up, their voices choked with sobs, and said, "Miss, please accept our condolences. Eunuch He always loved you the most and would never want you to be too sad."
Su Lingyue hummed in agreement, taking one last look at the person who had brought her so much love and joy, and etched his face deeply into her heart.
Turning around and walking out of the room, the two were still sitting on the stone steps, sobbing softly.
They looked to be only about ten years old.
No one dared to take care of Grandpa He, except for the two of them who remained, which showed their thoughtfulness.
"Go find Granny Cui and tell her I sent you. She will find you a good place to stay."
"Yes, thank you, Your Highness." The two knelt down and kowtowed to Su Lingyue.
"Your father-in-law has passed away. Please change his clothes and see him off. He will surely be happy."
After finishing her sentence, Su Lingyue didn't linger. She quickened her pace and left the palace with Cai Die and Cai Yi.
*
Su Lingyue returned to the Prince's mansion and had just changed her clothes when there was a knock on the door.
Caiyi opened the door and saw Yan Qing standing outside, looking anxious.
Caiyi hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?"
"Is the Princess Consort here?" Yan Qing asked urgently.
"Yes... I'm here."
As soon as Caiyi finished answering, Yan Qing walked past her and went straight into the room.
Upon catching sight of Su Lingyue sitting in front of the dressing mirror, Yan Qing immediately walked over and asked, "Your Highness, how was your time in the palace? Did that dog of an emperor do anything to you?"
Su Lingyue's heart tightened.
How could Yan Qing know what the emperor would do?
"No."
"really?"
"Well, what's wrong?"
Hearing her say that, Yan Qing breathed a sigh of relief and told Su Lingyue about Jiang Fu's visit to the Prince's Mansion and what Jiang Fu had seen.
"Lord Jiang was worried about you and originally wanted the Prince to persuade you not to go to the palace. But when he heard that you had gone to the palace, he rushed to find the Prince and wanted him to go to the palace to bring you back. At that time, the Prince was too emotional and I was worried that he would vomit blood again, so I knocked him unconscious."
"what?!"
Su Lingyue jumped up. "Where did you hit me? Is it serious?"
Yan Qing waved his hand and explained, "It was a chop to the back of the neck."
"I controlled my strength..."
Before he could finish speaking, Su Lingyue had already run out of the room.
Caiyi chased after her, calling out, "Your Highness, slow down, don't fall!"
The butterfly stood there, stunned.
She remembered that after Granny Cui left, she entered the Hall of Diligent Governance and saw that the young lady seemed to have been frightened and had fallen to the ground.
At this moment, she was suddenly drenched in a cold sweat.
If Granny Cui hadn't come, who knows what would have happened.
Yan Qing saw her standing there blankly and asked, "What's wrong?"
Cai Die frowned, clenched her fists, and revealed a fierce expression. She said, "From now on, no one is allowed to speak to the Princess alone outside the Prince's residence."
After saying "Awooo," it made a biting motion at Yan Qing, then tossed its head, raised its head, and left the room, leaving Yan Qing alone with an innocent look on its face.
*
Su Lingyue pushed open the bedroom door, walked around the crane-shaped nanmu screen, and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Xiao Yu was still asleep, revealing a faint smile.
Caiyi followed behind, but seeing this, she stopped going in, turned around and went out, blocking Caidie and Yanqing who had followed her.
Yan Qing remembered something and asked, "By the way, did you see Lord Jiang when you left the palace?"
Caiyi shook her head: "Didn't you see him? Did the master also go to the palace?"
"Yes, I'm afraid they're still searching the entire palace for the princess! We need to tell him the news of her return as soon as possible."
Officials entered the palace through the Donghua Gate, while royalty and nobles entered through the West Gate, so the two never met.
I have no idea how anxious Lord Jiang is.
Yan Qing dared not delay for a moment and ordered his servant to go to Donghua Gate to report the news.
*
Su Lingyue sat on the edge of the bed, holding Xiao Yu's hand and gently pinching his fingertips. After a few pinches, Su Lingyue felt Xiao Yu's fingers move slightly, and then she met his familiar eyes.
As if still not fully conscious, after a moment, Xiao Yu's eyelashes trembled, and he asked, "Yue'er, did you encounter anything in the palace? Did the Emperor do anything?"
His voice was urgent, with a barely perceptible tremor.
Su Lingyue shook her head, took Xiao Yu's hand, placed it on her cheek, and smiled faintly at him. "No, Granny Cui interrupted my conversation with the Emperor and called him away."
The fingers pressed against her cheek moved slightly, gently rubbing Su Lingyue's cheek.
"It's good that you're alright." Xiao Yu breathed a long sigh of relief and said gently, "Don't go to that filthy place again in the future."
"Okay, I won't go anymore."
Su Lingyue smiled, her eyes gradually becoming moist.
Her home is here, by the side of this man named Xiao Yu; this place will always be safe.
Su Lingyue leaned down and lay down beside Xiao Yu, hugging him and burying her face in the crook of his neck.
*
Jiang Fu waited for a long time at Donghua Gate before the emperor finally summoned him.
Upon arriving at the entrance of the Hall of Diligent Governance, I asked the gatekeeper and learned that Su Lingyue had already left, and it was unknown whether she had returned to her residence.
Fortunately, the emperor was there, which meant that Yue'er was safe.
However, when he arrived at the Hall of Diligent Governance, he couldn't say that he had come to see if the emperor had taken liberties with his niece at home. So he had to choose a slightly urgent issue to discuss with the emperor.
Inside the Kunning Palace's sleeping quarters, the bitter smell of medicine filled the air, making Su Yunqing feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Eunuch He."
There was no response from inside the bedchamber.
Normally, as soon as she made a sound, Eunuch He would come in with a smile and say, "Your Majesty is awake."
Su Yunqing frowned and called out again, "Eunuch He." This time her voice was louder.
The door opened, and as footsteps approached, Su Yunqing saw Granny Cui.
Upon seeing Su Yunqing, Granny Cui's face lit up with joy. She hurried to the bedside and asked happily, "Your Highness is awake. Is anything bothering you?"
The sharp pain in her right hand instantly reminded Su Yunqing of what had happened at the Crown Prince's residence. She immediately grabbed Cui Mama's hand with her free left hand and asked urgently, "Where is the Crown Prince? How is he?"
Granny Cui lowered her eyes, not daring to answer, afraid of hurting Su Yunqing's feelings.
Seeing that Granny Cui remained silent, Su Yunqing knew that things were definitely not going to be good.
"Granny Cui, you may speak."
Hearing her voice so calm, Granny Cui told Su Yunqing in detail what had happened that day, only omitting the fact that Eunuch He had died.
After listening to Granny Cui's story, Su Yunqing closed her eyes and began to think of a way to deal with the current situation.
No one told her about the assassination attempt on the day of the Crown Prince's wedding. She reacted instinctively and took the blow for the Emperor.
Thankfully, it was blocked.
Su Yunqing felt fortunate.
Based on the fact that he blocked that blow, the Crown Prince should be able to save his life.
But now, her brother doesn't even consult her before implementing his plan. If it really succeeds, who knows how domineering he will be in controlling her and the Crown Prince.
At that time, let alone recognizing Yue'er, she probably couldn't even guarantee Yue'er's safety.
With an assassination attempt on the emperor occurring at the Crown Prince's residence, it's impossible for the Crown Prince to escape unscathed anytime soon.
But that’s fine too.
Her brother wanted too much, which was detrimental to her and the crown prince's future rule.
She suggested that the Crown Prince temporarily conceal his talents, and that the Emperor help her eliminate her brother, while she would devise the rest herself.