Chapter 593 - 593 590 Of Great Importance_1

Chapter 593: Chapter 590: Of Great Importance!_1 Chapter 593: Chapter 590: Of Great Importance!_1 Seeing Bai Qingyan tightly clutching her hands and lowering her eyes in deep thought, Lu Ping knelt down on one knee and said to Bai Qingyan, “Miss, I want to take some people to Nanrong to assist the young master!”

“The last time you appeared in Nanrong as a merchant. What identity do you plan to use this time?” Bai Qingyan’s tone clearly expressed disapproval.

A military report from the frontier arrived at a gallop, night and day, which took about six days. It meant that Yan and Beirong had already attacked Nanrong six days ago.

Bai Qingyan couldn’t just stay in the mansion looking for ways. She needed to find an excuse to see the Crown Prince and gather specific military intelligence.

“You should step down first. Do not act rashly. Let’s discuss everything after I return from the palace!” Bai Qingyan instructed Lu Ping.

“I will escort you to the palace!” Lu Ping persisted.

“You go prepare the horse!”

“Yes!” Lu Ping responded quickly, almost bumping into Chun Tao, who was coming in after seeing off Doctor Hong.

Chun Tao saw Lu Ping leave in a hurry and asked as she lifted the curtain, “Why is Lu Huyuan in such a rush?”

“Chun Tao, help me change clothes. I need to go out.” Bai Qingyan said.

After changing, Bai Qingyan walked out while speaking to Chun Tao, “In a moment, go tell Grandmother and Second Aunt and Jinxiu that I am going to the palace and that they should not wait for me for the meal.”

Chun Tao chased after Bai Qingyan, responding in agreement until Bai Qingyan mounted the horse. Chun Tao then turned to report to the Eldest Princess and Mrs. Liu.

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The Imperial Palace.

The Crown Prince lay on a soft bed in the Emperor’s bedchamber, having Doctor Huang take his pulse.

Quan Yu knelt beside the Crown Prince, placing an ice pack on the Crown Prince’s forehead, and whispered to Doctor Huang, “His Highness has been worried about His Majesty throughout the journey. He found it difficult to eat and sleep, and as soon as he arrived at the gates of Dadu City this morning, he developed a high fever, yet he still forced himself to enter the palace.”

Doctor Huang withdrew his hand from taking the pulse and said, “The Crown Prince was too fearful and worried. When he finally relaxed, he developed a fever! It’s nothing serious! I will prescribe some medicine to clear the heat, and His Highness will soon be well!”

While packing up the medicine box, Doctor Huang said to the Crown Prince, “His Majesty had quite a scare. But fortunately, my senior brother, Doctor Hong, is in Dadu City, and Miss Lu helped with acupuncture, so the danger was averted.”

The Crown Prince nodded, “Thank you for your hard work, Doctor Huang!”

“It’s my duty. How dare I accept the Crown Prince’s thanks!” Doctor Huang hurriedly stood up and bowed to the Crown Prince.

Gao Demao, who had been standing beside them for a long time, finally spoke up, “Your Highness, you should return to the Crown Prince’s residence to rest more. Otherwise, if His Majesty hasn’t awakened and you fall first, it would only worry His Majesty!”

“I…am just concerned about Father!” The Crown Prince adjusted his sleeves, looking anxiously towards the bed behind the yellow curtain.

“Your filial piety is truly moving. When His Majesty wakes up and learns of your filial devotion, he will be relieved and touched. But right now, the urgent matter for you is to return to the Crown Prince’s residence, rest well, and take over state affairs from King Liang…handle the affairs for His Majesty!” Gao Demao lowered his voice and gave the Crown Prince a hint.

Gao Demao, being the Emperor’s confidant, naturally knew that the Emperor had no intention of changing the Crown Prince. Since that was the case, why not gain favor with the Crown Prince? If the Crown Prince ascended the throne in the future, he would remember this advice, ensuring a comfortable retirement for Gao Demao.

The Crown Prince’s eyes brightened, looking at Gao Demao, but saw that Gao Demao remained humble, his gaze lowered.

Yes, he had been so focused on demonstrating filial piety before his father that he had forgotten that grasping state affairs was the most important task.

The Crown Prince suddenly realized, stood up, and showed great respect by bowing to Gao Demao, “Eunuch Gao’s words are very reasonable. I will leave Father in your care. Once Father wakes up, please let me know immediately.”

“Rest assured, Your Highness. If His Majesty wakes up, the first person he will want to see will surely be you!” Gao Demao said with a smile.

After paying respects to the Emperor, the Crown Prince left the Emperor’s bedchamber and instructed Quan Yu to send someone to King Liang’s residence, asking King Liang to transfer all state affairs to the Crown Prince’s residence.

Quan Yu received the order and immediately sent someone to King Liang’s residence.

The Crown Prince’s carriage had just come out of Wude Gate when they encountered Bai Qingyan riding on horseback.

Quan Yu, sitting outside the carriage, quickly turned his head to report to the Crown Prince inside, “Your Highness, it’s the Princess of Zhen!”

“Stop the carriage!” the Crown Prince said from inside the carriage.

Quan Yu quickly got off the carriage, opened the door, and smiled as he bowed to Bai Qingyan, who had reined in her horse, “Greetings, Princess of Zhen!”

“Is the Princess of Zhen going to enter the palace?” asked the Crown Prince, leaning out of the carriage with a smile.

Bai Qingyan dismounted and bowed solemnly to the Crown Prince, “I have an urgent matter to discuss with Your Highness. It is of great importance!”

Seeing Bai Qingyan’s serious expression, the Crown Prince felt a sense of unease. He nodded, “Let’s discuss it at the Crown Prince’s residence.”

On the way, Bai Qingyan had already made up her mind. Since the Empress did not want peace, she would stir up the waters of Dadu City. She intended to inform the Crown Prince that the Empress’s pregnancy had an inconsistency in the months.

After all, it was because the Empress was pregnant with another legitimate son that King Xin could return smoothly to Dadu. And the so-called legitimate son in the Empress’s womb… was even proclaimed by the Heavenly Master as the reincarnation of the sacred deer, which was most unsettling for the Crown Prince.

The counselor beside the Crown Prince, Old Fang, would surely not let the Empress remain in peace if he knew that the child in her womb might not be the Emperor’s.

Bai Qingyan was eager to share this significant news with the Crown Prince while also inquiring about military intelligence, naturally falling into place.

The Crown Prince’s heart was uneasy the entire way until Bai Qingyan followed him into the study at the Crown Prince’s residence and heard him instruct Quan Yu to summon Old Fang. Bai Qingyan then said, “Your Highness, this matter concerns the honor of the Imperial Family. It is best that I speak to you alone first.”

The Crown Prince nodded and sat behind his desk, saying to Quan Yu, “Quan Yu, stand guard outside and don’t let anyone in!”

“Yes!” Quan Yu stepped out with the eunuchs and maids. Since Bai Qingyan was an unmarried girl, he didn’t close the door.

“Your Highness, did you ever see the maid beside the Empress escorting General Fu out of the palace?” Bai Qingyan sat down and looked intently at the Crown Prince.

To reveal that the child in the Empress’s womb was not the Emperor’s, Bai Qingyan’s goal was not to involve Lu Ninghuan or the Bai family.

The Crown Prince nodded, “Exactly! I still have the register that records the times of entering and leaving the palace.”

“Later, when His Majesty fell from his horse and went into a coma, General Fu Ruoxi from Anping Camp crazily attempted to assassinate the Crown Prince in public, disregarding the Fu Family members still in Dadu. Hasn’t Your Highness ever suspected anything?” Bai Qingyan’s eyes were intense. “Think about it. From the Empress’s pregnancy…to summoning back King Liang, and then to the sacred deer being poisoned. The Heavenly Master diagnosed the child in the Empress’s womb as the reincarnation of the sacred deer. Isn’t there a hidden hand behind these events?”