Chapter 1022: Chapter 1022: He Wants His Cooperation
Ye Zhenxian heard the words and slammed his fist onto the table, causing the tea to spill.
The woman continued, "The Tiansheng Court now recognizes the Crown Prince as the official heir, with Emperor Tiancheng’s endorsement, it seems the Crown Prince becoming the New Emperor is certain."
"In this case, if Prince Xian wants to ascend the throne, it’s as difficult as reaching the heavens."
Pausing for a moment, she added, "Tonight, Princess Xian attempted to poison the Crown Princess Consort, it seems Prince Xian and Princess Xian will meet a bad end after the Crown Prince ascends the throne."
Speaking up to this point, she deliberately paused.
Hoping Ye Zhenxian and Yu Yinglei themselves would say what she wanted to say.
However, whether they were foolish or overly astute, neither of them spoke a word.
The room was silent for a long while.
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The winter night was chilly, the firmament as dark as ink.
On the hill outside the capital city, Xi Yan was still eating.
Ye Yuan did not understand the intent behind her son’s actions.
Watching him drink cup after cup, thinking he was missing Ah Yan, drowning his sorrows in alcohol.
Immediately, she went over and snatched the cup from him, "It’s already so late, and you’re still drinking?"
It was already late at night, such drinking was sure to lead to drunkenness.
Unexpectedly, Ji Qingyu laughed, his smile warm, "Mother, do you know, Ah Yan actually has feelings for me."
Ye Yuan sighed deeply and returned the cup to her son, "You’re drunk, talking nonsense, aren’t you?"
"No."
Ji Qingyu laughed heartily, poured himself another cup of wine, and stood up, heading towards the Eastern Palace in the capital city.
Ye Yuan saw his cheerful expression, which didn’t seem feigned, and immediately gestured to Leng Song.
Leng Song, who was drinking and eating, put down his chopsticks and walked respectfully to Ye Yuan’s side, "Eldest Princess."
"Tell me, where Qingyu has gone tonight, what he has done?"
Leng Song looked at Ji Qingyu, seeing his master nod, he then explained the details to Ye Yuan.
Hearing this, Ye Yuan was furious.
Immediately, she grabbed Ji Qingyu’s arm.
Considering that it was in front of many people, she lowered her voice to scold her son, "Don’t you value your life?"
In her view, her son going to the palace banquet like this was akin to courting death.
She knew best what sort of person her brother was.
A person who always did what he said.
In the past, even suspecting Ye Yiheng was his own son, he was ruthless enough to attempt poisoning.
Let alone Ji Qingyu, his nephew.
But Ji Qingyu laughed, "Mother, cheer up, I came back safe and sound, didn’t I?"
Ye Yuan patted him on the back, "Your father and I only have you, you must act sensibly."
Speaking up to this point, she started to think about how wrong their rebellion was.
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Inside the Prince Xian Mansion.
After a long silence, Ye Zhenxian finally asked, "You know the Divine Doctor is in the Eastern Palace and have such understanding of the court and my Father Emperor, who exactly are you?"
The woman said, "I’ll reveal my identity when the time is right."
Ye Zhenxian asked again, "What do you want me to do?"
Seeing he finally got to the point, the woman laughed heartily, "I want you to cooperate with me, gather all your forces, and when the time comes, you’ll have a share of Tiansheng’s power. If you don’t cooperate with me, once the Crown Prince ascends the throne, you and your wife will face death."
"Who are you?"
"Someone who wants to overthrow Tiansheng Imperial Power."
Seeing she still refused to disclose, Ye Zhenxian realized questioning further wouldn’t yield any answers.
Right now, his primary concern was whether he could become a whole man again.
"You said the Divine Doctor is in the Eastern Palace, what does he look like?"
"To show my sincerity in cooperation, I first saved your Princess, and now I’m telling you who the Divine Doctor is. This can be considered me owing you a favor."
"Please tell!"
"The Divine Doctor is the Poison Detection Master Ling Lang of the Eastern Palace."
"Ling Lang?"
The woman nodded, "He’s been by the Crown Prince’s side, which is why Linqing Pavilion Master is often not in the pavilion."
It was this person, impersonating Ghost Face, causing Ye Yong to lose his life.
This vendetta must be avenged!
Ye Zhenxian stood up and bowed deeply to the woman, "Thank you for informing me!"
Yu Yinglei stood up silently.
The woman also stood, her voice indifferent, "Now we’re all on the same boat, whatever I ask you to do in the future, just do it. It will only benefit you, not harm you."
Ye Zhenxian agreed.
"No need to see me off." As she finished speaking, she left with her people.
Exiting the house, five of them used Qinggong to leave the Prince Mansion.
Moments later, the commotion within the mansion returned to normal.
Ye Zhenxian had been slightly tipsy before, but now he was completely sober. Upon asking the servant, he learned the entire mansion had been controlled.
Realizing if he truly resisted, he’d likely meet his end at the hands of that woman tonight.
No clue who she was, but knowing who the Divine Doctor was, irrespective of the deal, he wouldn’t lose out.
What’s surprising is that the Divine Doctor turned out to be Ling Lang.
Previously, everyone thought the Divine Doctor was a white-bearded old man; now it seems Ling Lang was hiding in plain sight.
Recalling Song Guo’s transition from eunuch to man, thinking of the Eastern Palace people’s emotions seem quite understandable.
Everything seems to make sense now.
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In the Eastern Palace, Baili Zhengrong chatted with Leng Yu Yan and Ye Yiheng until late.
Exhausted, Leng Yu Yan yawned, and Ye Yiheng, noticing this, urged, "Get out of the bedroom."
Baili Zhengrong looked at Leng Yu Yan, "Sister, listen to how brother-in-law talks?"
"Your Highness." Leng Yu Yan glared at Ye Yiheng and turned her eyes to Baili Zhengrong, "Where would you like to stay?"
"I want to stay at Tingfeng Garden."
Tingfeng Garden holds many memories of him and his sister’s moments.
Right now, he just wants to live there.
Leng Yu Yan said, "It’s rather secluded."
"Sister, it’s not secluded, it’s just quiet."
"Alright then."
Leng Yu Yan immediately ordered someone to clean up Tingfeng Garden and prepare a guest room.
Tingfeng Garden was regularly cleaned, it just needed arrangement.
After Baili Zhengrong left, Ye Yiheng finally said, "A bloody storm is about to come."
"No matter what, I will face it together with Your Highness."
The man nodded slightly, "I know."
The couple washed up and went to bed.
The next morning, having slept late the previous night, the Crown Prince couple were still asleep.
A plea for help came from outside the bedroom door.
"Your Highnesses, please help Ling Lang!"
The voice belonged to Lian Yan.
Lian Yan knelt on the ground, imploring Ye Yiheng and Leng Yu Yan inside, "Please Crown Prince, Crown Princess Consort, help Ling Lang, save him!"
Chun Liu, considering the two masters were still asleep, immediately helped Lian Yan up.
"What happened?"
"This morning, Ling Lang came to the Prince Mansion to take me out for a stroll, and on the way, we encountered villains. Ling Lang was captured by the villains while protecting me. At that time, I shouldn’t have listened to him, I should have stayed with him."
Chun Liu said, "If you were with him, how could you come for help?"
Lian Yan cried, "He fought against so many villains to protect me, I’m useless."
Chun Liu said, "Don’t worry, I’ll send someone to the Dark Guard Bureau to find Mo Chen Ruo Feng."
Outside the bedroom, voices of conversation could be heard, Leng Yu Yan groggily listened.
She seems to hear a woman’s crying, so asked, "What’s going on?"
