After his wife and daughter died tragically, the scumbag prince's hair turned white overnight

Chapter 185: Carrying the unconscious Murong Jingyan into the palace

Xia Chan was just as curious as Gu Shi.

"If you want to make the Second Princess suffer, just have someone poison her. Why did you make this trip yourself?"

Shen Muxi was resting with his eyes closed.

Hearing Xia Chan's words, she slowly opened her eyes, and a cold light suddenly appeared in her eyes.

"If he died of illness in his mansion, the emperor would definitely conduct a thorough investigation."

It would be better to let her die right under the emperor's nose.

Shen Muxi didn't say the rest of the words.

Xia Chan also didn't understand what Shen Muxi was up to.

I didn't dare ask any more questions.

...

What happened in the princess's mansion today quickly spread to the palace.

When Shen Muxi was invited into the Yangxin Palace.

It is already the end of the Wei hour.

Pei Wangcai had just handed the organized files to the imperial desk.

Emperor Fu Yuanhuai of Beichen coughed lightly a few times, took a sip of the ginseng tea handed to him by the eunuch, and then slowly spoke.

"Prince Rong seems to be particularly concerned about the envoys from Nanyuan these days. What does the Peiqing family think?"

Pei Wang's expression changed slightly, but he remained businesslike. "This is a matter of establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries. As the Minister of Rites, it's only natural for Prince Rong to do his bit to help establish diplomatic relations between the two countries."

"Human nature?"

Fu Yuanhuai sneered, then looked at Shen Muxi fiercely, "Crown Princess Nanyuan, what do you think about this?"

He was talking to Shen Muxi, but his eyes were still on Pei Wang.

However, the latter just stepped aside politely and distantly to make room for Shen Muxi, without any other excessive actions.

Shen Muxi respectfully performed the Nanyuan junior's salute to Fu Yuanhuai.

"Shen Xi greets His Majesty. Thanks to His Majesty's grace, the Crown Prince has been receiving treatment from the imperial physician these days. Now that His Majesty's health has improved, I believe he will be back to full health soon."

Her words undoubtedly reminded Fu Yuanhuai that Murong Jingyan was only unconscious, not dead...

Pei Wang, who was standing aside, couldn't help but secretly glance at Shen Muxi with shock in the corner of his eyes - did she know what she was talking about?

The emperor obviously wanted to avenge the second princess because of what happened today.

She was so calm and collected as she greeted the emperor with greetings, and even hinted that Murong Jingyan was just unconscious...

Is she so sure that Murong Jingyan can wake up and support her?

"However, I heard that Prince Rong even mobilized his own personal guards to get you out of the Princess's Mansion today."

Fu Yuanhuai's voice was emotionless.

It's hard to tell what he's really thinking at this moment.

Shen Muxi's expression changed slightly, and he looked at Fu Yuanhuai in disbelief, "Your Majesty, where did you hear this rumor?"

There was no one else in the Yangxin Palace except Pei Wang and the eunuch who stayed by Fu Yuanhuai's side all year round.

I saw Fu Yuanhuai's face looking like he was waiting for what was to come.

Shen Muxi seemed to have a great inner struggle and raised his injured right hand.

The wound was very deep, and even though it had been bandaged, a little bit of blood could still be seen outside the bandage.

Fu Yuanhuai's eyes changed slightly, "What's going on?"

"I also heard about this matter before I entered the palace."

Without waiting for Shen Muxi to speak, Pei Wang spoke first.

"It seems the Second Princess wanted the guards to arrest the Crown Princess, and Prince Rong found out, leading his troops into the Princess's residence. If the Emperor wishes to verify this, besides the civilians on the street at the time, Imperial College Chief Hong, Jingzhao Prefecture Governor Liang, and Grand Tutor Xu can all testify..."

Shen Muxi then spoke, "This matter is not complicated. I just accidentally scratched my hand with a porcelain shard while drinking tea with the Second Princess. Lord Gu is also worried that it will affect the friendship between Nanyuan and Beichen, so he is so nervous.

It is Shen Xi's fault for causing trouble to the Second Princess and Master Gu, and causing the Emperor to misunderstand. I hope the Emperor will not take it personally."

If you were just enjoying your tea and accidentally cut your hand, how could the injury be so serious?

The news that came back did not include the news that Crown Princess Nanyuan was also injured.

Fu Yuanhuai knew his daughter's character very well.

He roughly guessed that it was very likely that his daughter had taken a fancy to something of Princess Nanyuan's.

The two couldn't reach an agreement, so his daughter started to snatch...

While thinking, he heard Shen Muxi continue to say, "The Second Princess is not feeling well, so her temper is inevitably a little worse than before.

Courtesy is a long-standing fine tradition in Nanyuan. Therefore, knowing that the Second Princess's health needed a lot of nourishment, Shen Xi gave her the Hundred Years of Longevity Pill as a dowry.

"Hundred-year life-extending pill?"

When he heard the name of the elixir, Fu Yuanhuai's usually deep eyes showed a slight ripple, but it was quickly suppressed.

Shen Muxi nodded, "As the name suggests, this elixir can cure all kinds of poisons..."

Halfway through her words, she seemed to realize that she had said too much. She smiled at Fu Yuanhuai and said, "Our Nanyuan's intention to establish a friendly relationship with Beichen is very clear. Once His Highness wakes up, the two countries can discuss other details. As for what happened today, it was just a misunderstanding. I hope Your Majesty will not delve into it."

The more Shen Muxi said this, the more Fu Yuanhuai felt that there was something fishy.

Fu Yuanhuai doesn't care about the details.

What he cared more about was whether the hundred-year longevity elixir in Fu Yongxu's hand was really as rumored.

But has Fu Yongxu taken the longevity pill now?

"In that case, I think it was just a misunderstanding that frightened the Crown Princess." His tone softened a little.

Seeing that Shen Muxi was like a clay figure without temper, he ordered the eunuch to send Shen Muxi away.

She was very cooperative throughout the whole process.

It was as if she was not the one who was almost attacked by Fu Yuanhuai just now.

After Shen Muxi left.

Fu Yuanhuai's attention was focused on Pei Wang again.

"Bold Pei Wang, do you admit your guilt?"

The emperor's majesty suddenly became apparent, and he was inviolable.

Pei Wang bent his knees and immediately knelt on the ground with his forehead touching the floor.

"I do not know what I have done wrong. I hope Your Majesty will explain it clearly."

His every move was completely consistent with the respect and love a subject has for His Majesty.

But the tone was neither humble nor arrogant.

Fu Yuanhuai narrowed his eyes slowly, "These days, you and Prince Rong have been very close. Don't think that by using the Crown Princess Nanyuan, you can make me ignore the fact that Prince Rong led his troops to break into the Princess's residence."

Pei Wang looked up in shock, "Your Majesty, my humble heart is known to all. If I were truly in cahoots with Prince Rong, why would I have submitted all the Su Mansion files to you today?"

Fu Yuanhuai glanced at the files piled up like two small mountains on the desk.

The files were carefully divided into different categories, with different colors representing different years and events.

Without enough patience, these files cannot be sorted out at all.

Then look at Pei Wang kneeling in front of the imperial desk.

After all, he was the person I brought up with my own hands.

Fu Yuanhuai achieved his goal of beating the person, so he stopped holding on to him.

He changed the subject and directly brought up the matter of the longevity elixir.

"Is there any progress on the matter of Su Yong of the Su Mansion colluding with the Hui people?"

"Your Majesty, we have already made some progress, but the Hui people are cunning and have let Su Kang escape several times.

"I believe that executing the people of the Su Mansion in advance can, firstly, force Su Kang to show his face, and secondly, serve as a warning to other court officials, letting them know that the prestige of our Beichen nation is inviolable. If they dare to collude with foreign tribes again, the Su Mansion will be their fate."

Pei Wang's words were powerful and resonant.

Every word hit the mark exactly as Fu Yuanhuai was thinking.

"Get up." Fu Yuanhuai's expression had returned to normal by then. "I'll find someone else to take care of this matter. You should also pay attention to your side."

"Yes."

"If there's nothing else, go back."

Fu Yuanhuai waved towards Pei Wang.

Seems very tired.

In those deep eyes, there are hidden unknown turbulent emotions.

When things didn't harm his own goals or interests, Pei Wang dutifully acted like a weak subject in front of Fu Yuanhuai and said, "I'll take my leave."

The Yangxin Palace suddenly returned to silence.

Fu Yuanhuai's reserved expression was now revealed on his face without any fear.

Everything is fake.

Only longevity is the most useful.

"Someone is coming."

He called out.

The eunuch who had just sent Shen Muxi away hurried forward.

"The slave is here."

"Go to the Second Princess's residence and convey my order. Ask the imperial physician stationed there to return to the palace."

"Whoo."

"Let Gu Shi come to the palace as well."

"Whoo."

...

On the way back to the palace.

Xia Chan looked at Shen Muxi with a distressed expression.

"Miss, the Beichen royal family is simply going too far."

Whether it was the current emperor or the current princess, they would meet their girls whenever they wanted, without showing them any courtesy as envoys.

If His Highness knew...

"It's better for their attention to be on me than on them."

Shen Muxi's eyes fell into the void, making it impossible to tell what she was actually thinking for a moment.

When we returned to the palace, it was already dark.

Near the villa, several young men passed by carrying shoulder poles and baskets.

Shen Muxi took a closer look.

"Tell He Hong to pay more attention tonight. I'm afraid things in the main bedroom may not be peaceful."

Although Xia Chan didn't understand why Shen Muxi suddenly brought it up, she still agreed obediently.

...

That night.

Thick smoke billowed out of the palace.

Shen Muxi had already anticipated that things would not be peaceful that day, so when she escaped, her clothes and accessories were all neatly arranged.

"girl."

Xia Chan came over from the main bedroom.

"Thanks to the young lady's reminder, He Hong caught a few petty thieves."

"My eyelids have been twitching. Something is bound to happen tonight. Have He Hong hide the little thief first. The most urgent thing is to make sure nothing happens in the bedroom."

This fire was most likely aimed at Murong Jingyan.

If this is the case, the person who is trying to test you from behind will surely show up soon.

It seemed to confirm Shen Muxi's thoughts.

It wasn't long before the summer cicadas left.

The doorman reported that there were guards waiting outside.

With Shen Muxi's permission.

Dozens of guards armed with swords filed in.

They were extremely orderly, and the swords on their bodies shimmered with golden light under the lights of the villa.

Imperial Palace Guards.

Shen Muxi's eyes narrowed slightly.

The leading guard spoke respectfully to Shen Muxi.

"Crown Princess, I am Wu Lin, the commander of the Imperial Palace Guards. I have received the Emperor's order to ask you and His Highness Nanyuan to come with me."

emperor?

Could it be that the emperor discovered something in the palace today?

So that's why there's this temptation of fire today?

Shocked in his heart, Shen Muxi pretended to remain calm on the surface, "Your Highness is seriously injured and hasn't woken up yet. I'm afraid..."

"Don't worry, Princess. We have all received special training and will not allow His Highness Nanyuan to come into harm's way when moving his body."

Wu Lin's attitude is very good.

Shen Muxi couldn't find any reason to make trouble and stop him.

"Did your Majesty tell us why we were allowed into the palace?"

Wu Lin answered very patiently, "A lot of things happened in the palace today. It's hard for me to explain it all at once. The Crown Princess and His Highness Nanyuan will go with me and you'll understand."

After he finished speaking, he winked at the guard closest to him.

The guard stepped out and walked in front of Shen Muxi with three other guards armed with swords.

Wu Lin smiled and bowed to Shen Muxi, "Crown Princess, please."

His smile didn't even reach his eyes.

The guards following behind him all held their swords.

Shen Muxi had no choice but to bite the bullet and move forward with the guards.

When he was about to pass through the corridor, Shen Muxi took advantage of the guards behind him not paying attention, strode forward and stepped on the stones to make it look like he had sprained his ankle.

Good for delaying time.

As a result, the force was too strong.

I really twisted my ankle.

"hiss--"

There was a piercing pain in her ankle, and her brows were furrowed.

Wu Lin stood behind Shen Muxi, still with a decent smile on his face, but he did not move.

"Can the Crown Princess walk normally?"

"I'm afraid that's not possible." Shen Muxi smiled at him awkwardly, "Could you please, Commander Wu, get someone to call a doctor for me?"

"If the Crown Princess is unable to walk, you can rest here temporarily. When we are about to take His Highness Nanyuan to the palace with you, we will ask the Emperor for permission to summon the Imperial Physician for you."

It’s really a waste of food and salt.

Wu Lin was about to raise his hand and lead the guards behind him towards the main bedroom.

Shen Muxi ignored the piercing pain in her ankle and limped after him. "Hey, wait a minute."

Wu Lin was forced to stop.

"Princess, I am following orders. Please don't embarrass me."

"It's not that I'm in trouble, but, look, my feet..."

Shen Muxi bent down in pain and tried to lift up her skirt to show Wu Lin her injured foot.

Suddenly remembering that it was against etiquette to do so, she quickly let go of his hand and looked at Wu Lin pitifully, "My foot really hurts so much that it's hard for me to move. How about you find a maid to come and support me?"

As early as the day they moved into the palace, Murong Jingyan sent the palace maids and eunuchs to the cold garden where they could not live.

All the servants they used were those they brought from Nanyuan.

At this time, most people were focused on putting out the fire, and they didn't even see a maid as they walked along the road.

After Shen Muxi said this, Wu Lin noticed that the road he had walked along was unusually deserted.

In addition, Shen Muxi bent down and stood in front of them with a painful look on his face.

Wu Lin had no choice but to order the guards around him, "Go find a nearby maid and bring one over."

He had already walked past the Crown Princess once before. If he walked past her again this time, it would seem too arrogant.

The way it should be done.

Still have to do it.

Shen Muxi's forehead was soaked with cold sweat.

I kept praying in my heart, hoping that He Hong would move faster.

She couldn't delay much longer.

In less than a quarter of an hour, the guard who was ordered by Wu Lin to find the maid came back.

Following behind him is the summer cicada.

Seeing Shen Muxi, she exchanged glances with Shen Muxi before speaking anxiously, "Crown Princess, how is your foot?"

Shen Muxi grabbed her forearm tightly and said, "I think I twisted my foot."

"I will go and get you a doctor right away."

"No need to go to so much trouble," Shen Muxi stopped Xia Chan who was about to leave, "These people in front of you are guards from the palace. They want to invite His Highness to the palace. Go and make arrangements."

Xia Chan looked embarrassed, "But His Highness is still in a coma..."

Wu Lin immediately stepped forward and said, "Our people have received special training and will definitely not harm His Highness in the slightest."

He swore so confidently that he almost made a promise to heaven and earth with three fingers.