Liu Yan personally came to the Lu Mansion to visit Lu Zuo. He originally thought that Lu Zuo's reason for taking leave was an excuse. When he saw it today, Liu Yan was greatly surprised. He did not expect that Lu Zuo's condition was so serious. Liu Yan couldn't help feeling disgusted when he saw Lu Zuo's hands trembling and his mouth drooling. Then he looked at An Jingruo's helpless and worried face. Liu Yan felt relieved. Now that Prince Ning was poisoned by accident, Lu Zuo was seriously ill and unconscious again. , coupled with the fact that Grandpa Huang is seriously ill, it seems that no one in the court dares to go against him anymore. Even if Prince Ning poisoned himself, no one dares to come forward to investigate thoroughly. Thinking of this, Liu Yan's mouth showed a smile that was extremely difficult to detect, and then he pretended to be serious and comforted: "Don't worry, Princess, I will arrange for a famous doctor from Beijing to treat Mr. Lu. Now it is the time for the government to employ people. , Mr. Lu must help the court to solve its problems!"
Jing Jingruo said: "Hey... my husband's illness is an old and persistent one. I'm afraid no famous doctor can cure it. Now I can only do my best and let fate. All misfortunes and blessings are left to fate. Your Highness has many things to do and is busy with official duties, so you don't have to worry about it." ”
"The princess is too polite, the matter is settled." Liu Yan cupped his hands, "Then I will take my leave first."
After An Jingruo sent Liu Yan out of the house, she returned to her room. When she saw the Prime Minister standing under the window, stretching, she smiled and said, "Mr. Lu just acted very well!"
Lu Zuo smiled and turned around, "Don't laugh at me. I've long been used to this disease, so there's no need to act."
"The situation is complicated now. Do you think the prince will let you go?"
"After the performance just now, I can at least deceive him for a while, but there is no guarantee of the future. Now that he has sole power, there will be a good show soon."
Jing Jingruo asked in surprise: "What's the show?"
Lu Zuo chuckled and walked to the table confidently, "Isn't the emperor sick? Let's see if he can still keep his composure."
"You mean..." Jing Jing Ruoruo realized something, "Your Majesty, is he pretending to be ill?"
Lu Zuo smiled calmly and did not answer.
Night shrouded the majestic Prince Ning's Mansion. Tonight, Prince Ning's Mansion was already in a state of unrest. Without Prince Ning as the backbone, everyone in the palace did not know how to make decisions. Some suggested preparing for the funeral, while others suggested finding a famous doctor. Don't just listen to Dr. Wang's words. Liu Xingzhi, the eldest son of King Ning Liu Xun, wanted to take this opportunity to establish his prestige in the government, so he ordered people to find famous doctors and prepare funeral arrangements. He thought that this method was foolproof, but it was also criticized by most people. recognition. But there were some staff in the government who were most disgusted with Liu Xingzhi's behavior and deliberately ignored him. Only Liu Xingyuan was busy preparing and feeding his father the medicine.
Everyone in Prince Ning's Mansion was busy until the first update, when they felt tired, and some family members and staff members dispersed one after another. Only Liu Xingzhi, Liu Xingyuan, and Princess Ning were left.
Liu Xingzhi felt extremely uncomfortable when he saw that Liu Xingyuan was still showing courtesy in front of his father's bed, so he teased: "Xingyuan, it's already this time, so don't act anymore."
Liu Xingyuan ignored it.
Liu Xingzhi continued to sneer, "I know that if my father is gone, you will be the most uncomfortable. Because you are afraid of me..."
"Go ahead!" Princess Ning stopped her son from continuing, "Your father is still fine now! Don't say those unfounded words."
Liu Xingzhi curled his lips, but couldn't help looking at Liu Xingyuan and mockingly said: "Don't worry! After all, I am the eldest son of this family. No matter what you say, he is still mine..." Liu Xingzhi, the second brother, didn't want to say it out loud, so he immediately changed his words. , "After all, we are a family, and I will treat you and Aunt Zhou well."
Liu Xingyuan knew in his heart that Liu Xingzhi's words were clearly a demonstration to him, so that he would not compete with him for the title. But even after saying what he just said, if he really inherited the title, he and his mother would not have a good life, but right now I can only endure and let him say it.
Just when Liu Xingzhi wanted to continue to ridicule Liu Xingyuan, the housekeeper hurriedly opened the door and said in a rough voice: "The Emperor...The Emperor has arrived..."
"What?" The three princesses said almost in unison, all looking a little panicked. After all, the emperor had been complaining of illness since the New Year, and now that he suddenly appeared at this time, he was really caught off guard.
Princess Ning hurriedly ordered the housekeeper: "Quickly go and tell the family members in the mansion to go out and kneel down to welcome the holy driver."
The housekeeper said: "The eunuch from the palace just came to the branch meeting first. He said that the emperor ordered all other family members to stay away, so they met him in this wing."
Princess Ning said quickly: "Okay, okay." The mother and son came to the eaves of the corridor and knelt down to greet him, waiting for the holy driver to arrive.
After a while, Emperor Han entered from the main entrance surrounded by guards and eunuchs, and went straight to the side room. Seeing Princess Ning and brother Liu Xingzhi kneeling under the eaves of the corridor, he immediately asked Princess Ning eagerly: "How is Xun'er doing now?"
Princess Ning forced herself to calm down and said: "The imperial doctor has already prescribed a prescription and said to see if he can survive tonight."
"Otherwise?" Emperor Han controlled his emotions.
"Otherwise..." Princess Ning couldn't hold back her tears any longer, and they rushed down her face.
Liu Xingyuan saw that Grandpa Huang's face turned pale instantly and his lips kept trembling, so he comforted him: "Grandpa Huang, don't worry too much. Father, he..."
How could Liu Xingzhi give his brother the opportunity to show his courtesy in front of the emperor? Before Liu Xingyuan could finish speaking, he quickly answered: "My father, Prince Taji, has his own destiny. I believe he will get through this safely."
Although Emperor Han was afraid, he had no choice but to sigh deeply.
Liu Xingzhi bowed and continued: "Grandpa Huang is ill, so I will leave this place to my grandson to take care of him!"
"No need." Emperor Han was unexpectedly resolute, "I will stay here tonight. I will wait until your father wakes up."
Liu Xingzhi was suddenly stunned, looked at Liu Xingyuan, and was speechless for a moment.
Liu Xingyuan answered: "If Grandpa Huang wants to wait here, then my grandson will have someone arrange bedding for you to rest here."
Seeing that Grandpa Huang didn't answer, Liu Xingzhi followed suit and said, "It's been cold these days. Grandpa Huang had better wrap himself up in a quilt. My grandson will let Xingyuan go get it." After saying this, he confidently told Liu Xingyuan, " It’s a long journey! Go get a bedding quickly.”
After Liu Xingyuan heard this, his face was expressionless for a moment, thinking that his brother had a kind face and a vicious heart. He didn't expect him to be so shameless, but how could he get angry in the presence of Grandpa Huang! I had to keep my head down and suffer the consequences of being dumb.
Emperor Han was not in the mood to pay attention to the thoughts of his two brothers. He just held his son's hand and looked at it carefully. He didn't know what the two of them said, so he said directly: "You all should step aside."
