bookrebus Chapter 209 Zombie King, How Are You?
Chapter 209 Zombie King, How Are You?
Yan Wanwan raised an eyebrow and said calmly, "Eunuch Wu, you are desperate and are trying all kinds of treatments! I'm not an imperial physician, what can I do?"
Eunuch Wu stamped his feet anxiously, "County Lady, please stop joking! If anything happens to these two gentlemen, the border will be ruined! You can't just sit there and watch the Northern Di invaders, can you?"
Yan Wanwan chuckled softly, her tone carrying a hint of meaning: "Eunuch Wu, you're talking as if the border can't be maintained without them. Doesn't the emperor still have the Prince of Dongping? Wouldn't it be enough to let him go?"
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Wu's face suddenly turned awkward. He stammered, "Prince Dongping...Prince Dongping...how can he compare to these two gentlemen? Border matters still rely on Prince Zhennan and General Qin!"
Yan Wanwan sneered, her tone tinged with sarcasm. "Eunuch Wu, what you said is wrong. The Prince of Dongping was personally conferred by the Emperor. He must have extraordinary qualities to be awarded the title. Why can't he go to the border? Did the Emperor confer the title just to sound nice?"
Eunuch Wu was left speechless by her words and could only laugh dryly, secretly complaining in his heart: "This County Lady Yan is so sharp-tongued and doesn't give me any face at all!"
Seeing that he was silent, Yan Wanwan stopped embarrassing him and turned to Xiao Tao beside her and said, "Go, carry father and General Qin to the Zhennan Palace and let the imperial physician treat them well."
Xiao Tao responded and immediately took people to lift Yan Feibai and Qin Yu onto the carriage.
Upon seeing this, Eunuch Wu hurriedly said, "County Lady, the imperial edict..."
Yan Wanwan glanced at him calmly and said, "Eunuch Wu, please take the imperial edict back with you. Once my father and General Qin have recovered from their injuries, we will naturally go to receive it."
Eunuch Wu wanted to say something more, but seeing Yan Wanwan's cold eyes, he swallowed his words and could only nod and say, "Yes, yes, the county lady is right. Then this old servant will return to the palace to report."
Yan Wanwan nodded, turned around and got on the carriage.
The carriage slowly drove away, leaving Eunuch Wu standing there, looking at the ruins with mixed feelings.
"This is really... one wave has not yet settled, another wave comes!" Eunuch Wu sighed, shook his head, turned and walked towards the palace.
When the Emperor heard Eunuch Wu's retelling, his face darkened instantly, and the teacup in his hand slammed to the ground, sending shards flying everywhere. He abruptly stood up, his voice as cold as ice: "Are Yan Feibai and Qin Yu injured? Or is it because of revenge?"
Eunuch Wu knelt on the ground, forehead pressed to the ground, not daring to breathe. He could only cautiously reply, "Your Majesty, I saw with my own eyes that the Prince of Zhennan and General Qin were indeed seriously injured. The imperial physician said...they need to rest for at least three to five months before they can leave their beds."
The emperor sneered, a fierce look flashing in his eyes. "Three to five months? The border is in crisis, the Northern Di army has already broken through Qingyang City. They will choose the right time to get hurt!"
Grand Tutor Zhou stood by. Seeing the emperor's wrath, he quickly stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, General Qin and Princess Yan have divorced. As Princess Yan's adoptive father, the Prince of Zhennan must seek justice for her. Furthermore, they fought before the imperial edict was read, and he certainly didn't know he was about to lead the troops. However, the border is in danger, and we can't delay."
Eunuch Wu quickly said, "Your Majesty, Princess Yan once mentioned someone who could replace the Prince of Zhennan and General Qin."
"who?"
"Prince of Dongping."
The emperor suddenly sat as steady as a mountain. The other man looked up at him calmly, with evil in his eyes, "Your Majesty, do you really want me to go?"
The emperor frowned uncomfortably, a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes. This battle was originally fake, and the purpose was to let Yan Feibai and Qin Yu go. Wouldn't it be a waste of a great opportunity to let the Prince of Dongping go?
At this moment, the Prince of Dongping suddenly asked Eunuch Wu, "You said it was Yan Wanwan who mentioned me?"
"Yes, it was the county lady who recommended you."
Prince Dongping laughed, "Alright! You stabbed me once and still played dirty tricks on me. Do you really think I have no temper?"
Grand Tutor Zhou looked at him thoughtfully. What was the origin of this Prince of Dongping? He had sent so many people out, but they couldn't find out. It seemed that he had a grudge against Yan Wanwan. Perhaps he could...
The emperor pondered for a moment and asked, "What does the Prince of Dongping think?"
"Your Majesty, you might as well wait a little longer. Perhaps someone will be able to go to the battle soon."
Grand Tutor Zhou interrupted him disapprovingly, "Nonsense! We can wait, but will Beidi wait?"
"I will wait. After all, no one has left yet!" The Prince of Dongping looked at the cut down tree outside the palace with a smile, as if he was looking at someone through it.
Grand Tutor Zhou was speechless, and at that moment he seemed to understand something.
The emperor waved his hand and said, "My dear Lord Zhou, please withdraw first. I have something to discuss in detail with the Prince of Dongping."
"My minister retire."
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At the same time, in the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion, Yan Wanwan stood in front of the window, looking towards the imperial palace in the distance, with a sneer on his face.
She turned to Yan Feibai and Qin Yu who were lying on the bed and said, "Father, General Qin, you performed well."
Yan Feibai opened his eyes, but there was no sign of serious injury on his face.
He sat up, stretched his muscles, and said with a smile: "My daughter, your idea is not bad. The emperor is now in a difficult situation."
Qin Yu also sat up, a look of worry on his face. "Wanwan, I'm worried about the border situation. Why don't you take advantage of your illness and recuperate while I go to the border to keep an eye on it to prevent any accidents."
Yan Wanwan chuckled: "No need, they will find a new scapegoat immediately."
As soon as she finished speaking, there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the door.
The housekeeper rushed in, looking panicked and said, "County Lady, this is bad! The Prince of Dongping is leading a group of people straight to our house!"
Upon hearing this, Yan Feibai frowned and sneered, "Prince of Dongping? What is he doing here? Is he trying to take advantage of the situation?"
Yan Wanwan, however, looked calm, as if she had already anticipated all this.
She stroked her sleeves gently and said calmly, "Don't worry, father. He just came to ask for an explanation."
Qin Yu stood up, a hint of vigilance flashing in his eyes: "Wan Wan, the Prince of Dongping is unfathomable. We should be cautious."
Yan Wanwan smiled slightly, her tone tinged with sarcasm, "No matter how unfathomable he is, he's just a chess piece. He came here today just to test the emperor's strength."
As he was speaking, there was a commotion outside the mansion.
The Prince of Dongping rushed in aggressively with a team of guards.
As soon as he entered, he sneered at Yan Wanwan, his tone provocative: "County Lady Yan, long time no see! I heard that you recommended me to go to the border. I am truly flattered!"
Yan Wanwan smiled faintly and said calmly: "You are joking, Prince. You are a prince appointed by the emperor himself. You are very capable. It is natural that you are responsible for border affairs."
The Prince of Dongping snorted coldly, his eyes sweeping over Yan Feibai and Qin Yu lying on the bed, a hint of sarcasm flashing in his eyes: "Hey, what happened to the Prince of Zhennan and General Qin? Why are they lying here? Could it be that they were beaten up?"
Yan Feibai's face darkened and he was about to explode, but Yan Wanwan raised her hand to stop him.
She smiled slightly, her tone carrying a hint of meaning: "Your Highness, you are joking. Father and General Qin only suffered minor injuries while sparring. They will be fine after a few days of rest. But Your Highness, the border is in danger. How can you still have the leisure to come to our house?"
Upon hearing this, the Prince of Dongping's face suddenly turned gloomy.
He looked at Yan Wanwan coldly, his tone threatening: "County Lady Yan, please excuse me for a moment!"
Yan Wanwan chuckled and nodded, then followed him out.
He stood still, and a very soft voice rang out, "Zombie King, how are you?"