More than twenty imperial doctors ran all the way into the back hall.
His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, has been frail and sick since he was a child, and he always gets sick several times a year. He has also fainted for no reason like this several times. Especially in the past two years, he has had frequent attacks, which is worrying.
A group of imperial doctors gathered around the bed to conduct consultations with the Crown Prince, and finally came to the conclusion that His Royal Highness fainted because of excessive emotions and rising blood.
Queen Su, who rushed over after hearing the news, had red eyes and sat on the edge of the bed weeping.
The raging anger in Emperor Yongming's heart was replaced by strong self-blame and guilt, and he whispered to Queen Su: "What happened today is my fault. I was so angry that I scolded Jun'er. He couldn't bear it for a moment, so he fainted.
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Empress Su choked up and said: "I don't know what happened. However, Jun'er has always been considerate and filial, and I don't think she will have an argument with the emperor for no reason. Please calm down, otherwise Jun'er will not be at peace even if he wakes up."
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Emperor Yongming still remembered the disobedient Meng Xizhi at this time, and immediately responded: "I am not angry anymore."
Queen Su wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief and thanked her in a low voice. Under the cover of the handkerchief, she winked at Xu Jing who was standing aside.
Xu Jing understood this and calmly withdrew.
Empress Su had obviously received the news about the imperial staff earlier.
Emperor Yongming was ignorant and immoral, and his behavior in the morning session made all the ministers feel chilled. Fortunately, there was a kind-hearted prince and a wise empress, who could calm people's hearts a little.
As soon as Xu Jing came out, he was surrounded by several vassal princes, who all asked about the prince's situation. Several ministers frowned and looked worried. Duke Dingguo also had a serious look on his face.
"Everyone, please rest assured." Xu Jing slightly raised his voice and said, "His Royal Highness is not seriously ill. He can rest for a few days."
The ministers secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
There was no hope for a fool like Emperor Yongming, so everyone endured it and waited for the kindhearted Prince of the East Palace to ascend the throne.
Xu Jing walked quickly outside the Jinluan Hall.
Meng Yushi had already passed out. Xu Shiyi, who was standing by, hurriedly whispered: "Your Majesty, what should we do now?"
Xu Jing's eyes flashed and he responded in a low voice: "Without the emperor's oral instructions, Meng Yushi cannot leave the palace for the time being. You guys come over and send Meng Yushi into the East Palace. First, clean his wounds and apply some medicine."
All the imperial doctors gathered around the prince. It would be too irritating to ask an imperial doctor now, so they could only deal with the injury first.
Xu Shiyi and others have been practicing martial arts since they were young, and have suffered many external injuries. They all carry good external wound medicine with them. Xu Shiyi squatted down, directly picked up the unconscious Meng Yushi, and walked quickly to the East Palace.
Murong Shen watched with cold eyes from beginning to end without stopping, with a sneer on his lips.
This Xu Jing, he is a grasshopper in June, he can't jump around for a few days, but he still has the leisure to save others.
Xu Jing turned around and accidentally caught Murong Shen's sneer. He should have turned a blind eye, but for some reason, the tone suddenly rose in his heart.
Xu Jing stopped and glanced at Murong Shen: "I heard that Captain Murong is the number one expert in the Imperial Guards. I would like to learn a thing or two about it. I wonder when Captain Murong will be free?"
Murong Shen's eyes flashed coldly: "It's very inconvenient to be in the palace. When the prince comes out of the palace, I will be with you at any time."
"Okay! Then six days later, my prince will be waiting for you at the Beihai Palace." Xu Jing said: "If Captain Murong is afraid and dare not come to the house, it is not a bad idea for my prince to go to Murong's house."
Murong Shen snorted coldly in his heart and was about to retaliate when he heard Xu Jing say again: "Wait a minute, I, the prince of the royal family and the prince of the vassal family, are going to visit a fifth-grade captain in person. I don't have anything to do with it. I'm just afraid that someone will chew it behind my back.
My tongue says that Colonel Murong doesn’t know the rules and rules. It’s better to come to Beihai Palace!”
Murong Shen said coldly: "The general will definitely go in six days. I just hope that the prince's fists are as powerful as his tongue."
Xu Jing laughed: "That's not true, my prince's fists are much more powerful than his words."
Murong Shen: "..."
An hour later, the prince woke up leisurely.
What exactly the prince said to Emperor Yongming was unknown to the officials. All they knew was that the emperor issued an oral order to spare Meng Yushi from committing the crime above and ordered the imperial physician to treat Meng Yushi's injuries.
The ministers who had been waiting outside all breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhou Shangshu sighed: "Meng Yushi's life has been saved and his official position has been saved."
Chen Dong, the Minister of War, poured cold water on his head: "The emperor's oral instruction only said to spare Yushi Meng, but did not mention the most important thing. What is there to be happy about?"
All the ministers were speechless.
Yes, Emperor Yongming still had to spend countless gold, silver and signs to build the imperial mausoleum. The civil unrest in Bingzhou cannot be vindicated, and the root problem is still there.
The Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue sighed: "Well, if the army is to be dispatched, it cannot be without food and grass. All the officials have been aggrieved this year, and their salaries have been suspended. Let's wait until next year's spring tax is collected, and then reissue it!"
The Minister of Hubu turned around and left first, walking heavily.
The other ministers were silent for a moment and then left together.
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In the evening of that day, Zhao Xiyan learned from her uncle Zhao Yuanren about the turmoil in today's court meeting, and was shocked: "How is Meng Yushi doing now?"
Zhao Yuanren sighed: "Thanks to the timely arrival of His Highness the Crown Prince, the Crown Prince stopped Murong Shen who was holding the imperial staff. Otherwise, Meng Xizhi would have been killed outside the Jinluan Palace with the living staff."
Zhao Xiyan remained silent.
At this time in her previous life, she was trapped in Zhou Sui's military tent. It was several years before she entered the capital.
During these few years, the capital city experienced many changes. The prince died of illness, the emperor was kidnapped by Murong Shen and his son, Duke Ding died in battle, and Marquis Zhongyong died of a sudden illness... She had never personally experienced any of these things.
However, the turmoil in the past few months was very different from the previous life. Murong Shen was not willing to be subordinate to others, and repeatedly took action in secret, disrupting the court and stirring up troubles.
Zhao Yuanren didn't know what Zhao Xiyan was thinking, so he continued to sigh: "What happened today really chilled the hearts of all the ministers. There have been rebellions in Jizhou and Bingzhou, and there may be civil unrest in other states and counties soon. At this time, the emperor does not want to think about what to do
To calm people's hearts and insist on building the imperial mausoleum, it is really not the behavior of a wise king."
Zhao Xiyan suddenly said: "This foolish king will soon destroy the Jin Dynasty in his hands."
Zhao Yuanren: "..."
Zhao Yuanren's whole body was shocked, and he blurted out: "Yueya'er, don't talk nonsense!"
Zhao Xiyan said calmly: "Uncle and I are the only two people here. Why don't we talk about what's on our mind? I'm not the only one who thinks so now."
Zhao Yuanren was speechless and could only sigh in despair.
The next day, Censor Meng was sent back to the Meng Mansion.
Two days later, Zhao Xiyan went to the Meng Mansion to visit.
Mrs. Meng's eyes were red and swollen from crying, and her appearance was haggard: "Thank you so much, Miss Zhao Liu, for visiting me personally." Then she led Zhao Xiyan into Censor Meng's study.