The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 105: Intrigues in the Court Troubling the Heart

Chapter 105: Intrigues in the Court Troubling the Heart

Prime Minister Lu’s expression was somewhat awkward as he spoke, "I implore Sixth Miss to quickly treat the Emperor and not delay any longer."

Prince Qing tightly restrained himself before chiming in, "Since Sixth Miss has a solution, please proceed swiftly."

Nanli nodded, "Then please everyone, leave for now. The Changying Hall cannot accommodate too many people."

The Black Armor Guards had already escorted Ye Chengyan away, and naturally, the others dispersed as well.

However, as the imperial prince, Ye Chengbo should have been attending to the Emperor’s illness, so he stayed behind, and Ye Siheng did not stop him.

They witnessed Nanli instructing someone to open the doors and windows, and affixing talismans in several places.

They could clearly feel the temperature in the sleeping chamber rise significantly.

After dispelling the Emperor’s malevolent aura, Nanli changed the talismans once more.

This time, Emperor Mu’s complexion slightly regained some color, no longer as pale as before.

The imperial physician, who was standing by, approached to take the pulse and was surprised to find that the Emperor’s pulse had strengthened considerably.

The signs of exhaustion had been curbed, and the situation had improved significantly compared to before.

He couldn’t help but exclaim, "Truly a targeted treatment! Thanks to Sixth Miss."

It was the first time he had witnessed such a remarkable healing method, and he couldn’t help but feel enlightened.

Not only that, Nanli then consulted with the imperial physician on the appropriate medication and dosage.

The imperial physician was shocked. He hadn’t expected Miss Chu to be proficient not only in Daoist arts but also in medicine.

Physicians should always continue learning throughout their lives, and he treated Nanli with respect and deference not because she was a young lady of the Marquis Mansion or the future Ninth Princess, but because her abilities deserved such treatment!

Ye Siheng was left hanging on the side, but he didn’t mind.

He simply gazed at her with gentle eyes for a while.

However, it didn’t take long for a palace maid to come and inform them that the Empress Dowager had awakened and urgently wanted to see him.

Empress Dowager Xie’s complexion was pale, and she wore a forehead band, appearing weak and feeble.

She leaned against a soft cushion, and as soon as she saw Ye Siheng, she grew somewhat impatient, "Ninth Brother, you have watched the Crown Prince grow up. You should know his character well. How could he dare to plot against the Emperor? He must have been framed."

Marquis Zhenbei stood by her side and said, "Yes, Ninth Prince, you must help the Crown Prince."

"It is already helping him by preserving his life," Ye Siheng’s voice was cold.

He had been sitting in a wheelchair for a long time, but now he could stand, so he didn’t sit anymore.

However, his tall figure gave off a strong sense of oppression.

Empress Dowager Xie swallowed hard, her heart filled with anxiety.

"Ninth Brother, if we find Liang Han and Taoist Xue, then we can..."

"What can we do?"

Ye Siheng bluntly interrupted Empress Dowager Xie, "These two have long planned this and are now on the run. It won’t be easy to catch them. Even if we do catch them, they will surely bite the bullet and claim that the Crown Prince ordered them."

Marquis Zhenbei’s face grew heavy.

The situation seemed difficult to resolve.

Ye Siheng continued, "This matter has already been exposed. Even if the Emperor wakes up unharmed, the Crown Prince’s position is still in jeopardy. The Empress Dowager should be well aware of this."

Empress Dowager Xie’s face turned almost instantly pale.

After enduring so many years, she was left with this result at the end? She was unwilling!

"Ninth Brother..." Empress Dowager Xie stared at him intently, "As long as you exert a little influence, you can surely preserve his honor. I... I beg you."

She struggled to get up.

The Marquis of Zhenbei and the Governess of Affairs were both in a state of panic. However, Ye Siheng’s expression grew colder as he spoke, "If the Empress insists on kneeling, I shall command someone to whip the Crown Prince. As long as he kneels, he shall be whipped."

Empress Xie froze, her body stiffening.

Having married into the royal family for many years and practically watched Ye Siheng grow up, she naturally knew that he was a man of his word.

She couldn’t bear to watch her son being whipped, so she reluctantly took a seat.

But soon after, tears streamed down her face as she wiped them away with a handkerchief.

"Ninth brother, you must understand the feelings of being parents. The Crown Prince was merely deceived, his crimes do not warrant such punishment."

"How can you say his crimes do not warrant it? If it weren’t for his misplaced trust in Xue Cheng, would our imperial brother have suffered such a calamity?" Ye Siheng retorted, "If he were not our imperial brother, would I let him live?"

"I know that precisely because he is the eldest son, ninth brother, you must help him," Empress Xie pleaded.

Marquis of Zhenbei also spoke, "Ninth Prince, the Emperor only has two sons. The second prince is born of the Li clan, and Li is currently imprisoned in the Cold Palace, deranged. If he were to ascend the throne in the future, can you ensure that he won’t seek revenge? Although the Crown Prince has been foolish this time, he still respects you. As long as he can survive this ordeal, he will surely honor you as the Regent Prince in the future."

He had no other choice but to try to persuade him with this.

If the Crown Prince were to be deposed, there would be no hope for the future.

It was better to offer favorable conditions now and completely win over Ye Siheng.

However, a mocking smile appeared on Ye Siheng’s handsome face. "If I desire the position of Regent Prince, why would I need the Crown Prince to give it to me? When our imperial brother awakens, with just a word from me, he will bestow it upon me without hesitation."

He looked at their faces as if he were looking at two fools.

Tempting him with power, they truly did not understand him.

Ye Siheng was truly infuriated and left directly, brushing his sleeves.

Empress Xie’s face turned ashen, and she could only place her last hope on the Marquis of Zhenbei.

"Elder brother, how about..."

"Don’t even think about it!" The Marquis of Zhenbei knew what she was thinking and immediately refused, "You want to make a desperate move without considering who currently controls the military power of the Forbidden Army and the Capital Garrison."

It had to be said that Emperor Muwu was indeed formidable.

He trusted his ninth brother and had entrusted almost all the troops that could be mobilized around the capital to Ye Siheng.

It was clear that Emperor Muwu had made the right bet.

Empress Xie wept bitterly once again, "Must I watch helplessly as the Crown Prince is deposed?"

"If he is to be deposed, so be it," the Marquis of Zhenbei said in a deep voice, "If he truly cannot inherit the throne, then it is his fate, and we cannot force it."

He had experienced a series of incidents in his household and had already grown indifferent to the struggle for power.

Preserving his life was the most important thing.

However, Empress Xie couldn’t understand this line of thinking.

"Elder brother, but I am the Empress. If the Crown Prince is deposed, I, as his birth mother, will surely be implicated. Even the honor of the Xie family will be taken away."

The Marquis of Zhenbei sat down, took a sip of tea, and his expression had already become indifferent.

But he still earnestly advised his sister, "With the protection of the Ninth Prince, at most, the Crown Prince will be deposed and his life will not be in danger. The Emperor has few heirs. If the Crown Prince sincerely admits his mistakes and no longer seeks to shirk responsibility, he will surely be able to live a leisurely life as a prince in the future."

Having lost a son, he understood the consequences of forcing things.

Empress Xie knew that this was the best outcome.

She silently shed tears and said, "Yes, as long as the Crown Prince is safe, I have no other requests."

If she were to anger the Emperor and Ye Siheng, it wouldn’t just be the Crown Prince, but the entire Xie family that would suffer a catastrophic fate.

She sighed and added, "Bring out the Phoenix Seal. I am no longer qualified to sit on the throne."