Forced Into the Palace: Becoming the Emperor's Favorite-Chapter 408: Forcing into the Dong Family

Mrs. Yun took a moment to digest this information, and the Fourth Princess Consort said nothing more.

However, since the poison of the good people had been identified, it naturally needed to be cured.

Thus, the Fourth Prince hurried to the Dong Family at a fast pace.

Not long after they finished speaking here, the Fourth Prince was already standing at the Dong Family’s door with his men.

Since Second Young Master Dong was brought back, this place had been taken over by Feng Jichun’s Capital City bureau.

Then, by the Emperor’s decree, the Imperial Guard from the palace was directly dispatched to seal the door and oversee it.

On the surface, it was claimed that it was to prevent the Dong Family members from fleeing in fear of punishment.

In reality, it was to ensure the Imperial Guard protected the Dong Family throughout the day so that they wouldn’t be coerced.

Therefore, the personnel arranged in secret by Ruan Ming had not found an opportunity to act and reluctantly guarded the vicinity.

Just waiting for an opportunity to cause trouble again.

The arrival of the Fourth Prince was evidently giving them a chance.

Consequently, they excitedly slipped into the crowd of citizens.

Once again, they began to fan the flames.

Soon, the Dong Family was surrounded by people.

Some were family members of the deceased, some were those standing up for the good people.

Most, however, were uninformed citizens, purely here to watch the commotion.

The cold weather was unable to extinguish their gossiping sparks.

Instead, the crowd grew larger, and eventually, the entourage with the Fourth Prince had to step down and intervene.

The leader of the Imperial Guard was formerly a member of the Imperial Armor Army.

His name was Rong Qing, a tough and valiant man.

Seeing the arrival of the Fourth Prince, he immediately stepped forward to kneel down in greeting.

"This humble servant greets the Fourth Prince, wishing the Fourth Prince good health."

The Fourth Prince had little time for pleasantries; after all, the Princess Consort was critically ill back in the mansion.

Thus, once he left the mansion, he reverted to a harsh and grim demeanor.

Facing Rong Qing’s greetings, he seemed somewhat impatient.

"Enough, rise up, the Princess Consort is critically ill and requires the Dong Family’s secret remedy to be saved, so I am here specifically. Open the door quickly, I will go in alone to get the medicine."

Upon hearing this, the leader of the Imperial Guard, Rong Qing, appeared somewhat troubled.

After all, the order he received clearly stated that no one was allowed to enter.

But this was the Fourth Prince, and the one gravely ill was the Fourth Princess Consort.

Who in Shengjing City didn’t know about the deep bond between the Fourth Prince and Princess Consort?

The official who spoke up before was still recuperating at home.

If he blocked them now, wouldn’t he be causing trouble for himself?

While he hesitated, the Fourth Prince had already dismounted.

The aura he emitted was not just that of a prince but carried a certain killing intent.

Glaring at the uncompromising leader of the Imperial Guard, Rong Qing, he spoke.

"The last person who blocked my way might have reincarnated by now, do you truly wish to do the same?"

Rong Qing couldn’t help but swallow hard.

In the bitter winter, beads of sweat threatened to fall from his forehead.

His throat felt more uncomfortable than if he had drunk strong liquor.

"This humble servant dare not, but I cannot defy the imperial order. Please forgive me, Fourth Prince."

Summoning the courage, he stood in front of the Fourth Prince.

Such a stance made the Fourth Prince appear angry on the surface but inwardly, he felt quite relieved.

Such an Imperial Guard was fit to be called as such; if everyone feared death, then what protection could there be for the Emperor? 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

But now wasn’t the time to appreciate Rong Qing, as he had an important task to fulfill, hence he had to "forcefully enter" the Dong Family.

He then drew his sword and directly placed it against Rong Qing’s neck, threateningly saying.

"Not afraid of death?"

Rong Qing found himself in a dilemma, but ultimately, his resolve as a soldier overcame his fear of death.

Biting his teeth, he said.

"If the Prince insists on breaking in, then tread over my corpse."

This demeanor increased the goodwill of many citizens towards Rong Qing.

In their eyes, such individuals who do not fear authority are most worthy of admiration.

"What is the Fourth Prince doing? Does he intend to forcefully enter in broad daylight? Could it be that the Emperor’s orders can be disobeyed? What logic is this?"

A troublemaker spoke up, clearly not allowing the Fourth Prince to enter.

Those people were naturally arranged by Ruan Ming.

After all, the less contact the Dong Family had with the outside, the more likely they would be pinned down in this matter.

Therefore, the arrival of the Fourth Prince gave them an excuse.

If he insisted on breaking into the Dong Family, then he was defying the Emperor’s command.

They needed to incite citizens to make a fuss.

Such blatant leverage must be used without hesitation.

Surely by tomorrow, the complaints against the Fourth Prince would surge towards the Emperor like ocean waves.

The Fourth Prince glanced back at the citizen who spoke.

He could immediately see through these deceitful tactics.

Having been in the army for many years, he’d encountered all sorts of situations.

To brazenly slander him was absurd to the utmost.

Thus, he coldly said.

"Da Wei is ruled with filial piety and righteousness, I have guarded Huazhou for many years, through life and death, fighting bloodily, never allowing the fires of war to reach Shengjing City or its surrounding towns. Now the Princess Consort is gravely ill, and the Dong Family’s secret remedy can save her. Must I watch my wife die just to be considered loyal to the nation?"

Then giving a sweeping glance, he asked the onlooking citizens.

"If the citizens I protect are all such cold and indifferent people, and wish for me to stand by and do nothing, then what is the point of my accomplishments? Why protect you?"

His words were startling, and those citizens swayed by the instigation returned to their senses.

Seeing the expression on the Fourth Prince’s face filled many of them with excitement.

Those who had benefited from the Fourth Prince Mansion immediately spoke up.

"The Fourth Princess Consort is a great person; a few years ago, when my mother was gravely ill, while carrying her to seek treatment, I encountered the Fourth Princess Consort. She not only brought me to the best hospital in the capital but also gave me silver coin for my mother’s treatment. Without her noble gesture, my mother might not be alive today. Now since the Dong Family has a secret remedy that can save the Princess Consort, please make way, General!"

"Indeed, indeed. So many of you guarding there, surely the Dong Family cannot escape."

Once one person spoke up, others naturally chimed in.

Seeing the public opinion turning back in favor, the Fourth Prince immediately took out the gold medal previously awarded by the Emperor, and with a serious expression stated.

"This is the gold medal specially conferred by the Emperor, granting free access in and out of the Imperial Palace, seeing it is akin to seeing the Emperor. Thus, General Rong should not further obstruct me, if the Emperor questions this later, I will take full responsibility!"

The words were said to such extent, if the head of the Imperial Guard Rong Qing still refused to make way, he’d truly be courting death.

So after thinking it through, he addressed the guards behind him.

"Make way, let the Fourth Prince in!"

"Yes!"

The Dong Family’s tightly shut door for many days reopened again.

The Fourth Prince strode in, and shortly thereafter, the door was closed again.