The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 220 - 219: The Ruthlessness of the Royal Family

Chapter 220: Chapter 219: The Ruthlessness of the Royal Family

The physician was taken aback by the new emperor’s request.

He dared not ask the reason.

This was the ruler, and his actions must have their own rationale.

But considering Xie Yunzhen, whom he could not afford to offend, he stuttered, "The Princely Heir’s wife’s head wasn’t injured, sealing her memory... isn’t that improper?"

Even though she had gone through something terrifying, given the Princely Heir’s wife’s knowledge and temperament, she should manage to get through it.

Furthermore, the process of acupuncture couldn’t guarantee absolute safety.

If the Princely Heir’s wife had an accident, when Young Master Xie returned to the capital, he would definitely turn him into minced meat!

The new emperor pressed his thin lips tightly together.

His expression was dark, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

After a long time, a deep voice rang out again, "Seal!"

...

The news of Xiao Feiyun’s death could not be leaked.

Therefore, the chaos at the city gate and Ji Mingzhu’s abduction were all glossed over.

Ji Mingzhu was at the Royal Villa, and Eunuch Fu had already gone to the Duke Mansion in person to deliver a message.

"The Princely Heir’s wife has safely entered the palace and is placed in the Empress Dowager’s palace. The place is quiet, so the concubines of the harem cannot disturb her, which will not affect the recuperation of the Princely Heir’s wife. Commandery Princess, you can rest assured."

The new emperor had previously sent someone to the Duke Mansion to say that Ji Mingzhu would be escorted into the palace.

At first, Princess An He didn’t think much of it.

She even thought that entering the palace wouldn’t be so bad.

No matter how capable Xiao Feiyun was, he couldn’t enter the palace to create chaos.

But now a feeling of unease crept into her heart.

She wondered if the Xiao and Xu Families had rebelled and frightened the emperor.

Was he also afraid for Ah Zhen... so he brought Ji Mingzhu into the palace as a hostage?

The more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

Princess An He’s heart reached her throat, considering whether to have Ji Mingzhu return to the Duke Mansion.

But she knew the emperor wouldn’t agree.

When the emperor made a decision, it could not be altered by someone else’s word.

With a forced smile, she asked, "When can I enter the palace to see Mingzhu? She is pregnant, and I fear she’ll just wait for others to serve her. I need to go into the palace and instruct her to massage and gently tap the Empress Dowager’s shoulders occasionally."

Eunuch Fu knew that Ji Mingzhu had been abducted by Xiao Feiyun, but he was unaware of the subsequent circumstances.

Coming to the Duke Mansion now was merely executing orders.

He didn’t dare to speak out of turn or make promises he couldn’t keep.

After some thought, he said, "The Empress Dowager doesn’t like being disturbed. Even when the emperor goes to greet her, he’s sometimes turned away. Commandery Princess, please be at ease and wait for news at the mansion. Once matters outside are resolved, the Princely Heir’s wife will be able to leave the palace."

"Mingzhu is a daughter-in-law of our Xie family, and now that she is pregnant, if I, as the mother-in-law, don’t show any concern, it would be disgraceful. Let alone when Ah Zhen returns, he might resent me, and even outsiders might talk behind my back."

Others might fear being talked about, but Eunuch Fu did not believe that Princess An He was actually afraid.

Anyone daring to speak ill of her would surely face consequences.

It was only when the Young Master was imprisoned that the Commandery Princess, feeling she had made a grave mistake, kept a low profile for a few days.

Now that the Young Master was reinstated to favor, her spirit had returned to its former state.

Just entering the mansion, he saw Duke Xie and Du Peifang in the front courtyard.

Those two appeared weary, their faces somewhat somber.

There was no need to think to know that their days in the mansion hadn’t been easy recently.

Carefully choosing his words, Eunuch Fu said, "When I return to the palace, I’ll report to the emperor that you wish to see the Princely Heir’s wife. Please await news at the mansion."

Waiting, waiting... just how long must they wait!

If there’s no news forever, would she never see her grandchild?

Princess An He’s heart skipped a beat.

If not for considering Eunuch Fu’s status, she would have wanted to utter some harsh words.

Feigning a smile, she said, "Could you give me a deadline, otherwise I’ll be constantly worried, unable to eat or sleep, and might even fall ill."

Eunuch Fu felt he was being threatened, but he couldn’t quite grasp definite evidence.

No wonder the emperor sent him to the Duke Mansion; another person might not handle the Commandery Princess.

He wiped his forehead for non-existent sweat.

"Entering and exiting the Imperial Palace is a significant matter, and I’m just a servant, unable to give you a precise answer, Commandery Princess, please don’t make things difficult for this humble one."

Seeing Princess An He about to say something, Eunuch Fu quickly interjected, "Everyone knows the Young Master and the emperor are like brothers. The Young Master is still on the front line resisting the rebels, so no one would dare mistreat the Princely Heir’s wife."

Princess An He swallowed back her words.

She stared at the withered tree in the courtyard for a long time, as her expression changed from anxious to calm.

"Then I shall wait for the palace’s news."

She raised her hand, signaling her maid to give Eunuch Fu a large silver note.

"Ah Zhen is my only child, and the child in Mingzhu’s belly is his only bloodline. I hope you will take extra care of her, ensuring she and the baby don’t have mishaps. Otherwise, when Ah Zhen returns, I wouldn’t know how to face him."

Eunuch Fu bowed while accepting the silver note.

It seemed the Commandery Princess truly cared about the Princely Heir’s wife’s situation.

No matter if it was for the Young Master or for the child, it wasn’t like some households where the mother-in-law resented the daughter-in-law so much that even the child she bore was neglected.

If she knew the truth about Xiao Feiyun’s abduction of the Princely Heir’s wife, who knows how she’d react.

Silently, Eunuch Fu sighed in his heart.

He pitied the Commandery Princess for being kept in the dark.

Then he thought that all this was caused by the traitors, and the Young Master quelling the rebellion was for the Princely Heir’s wife’s sake!

Having delivered his message, Eunuch Fu was ready to leave.

Princess An He reminded him again, "If anything happens to her in the palace, please give us a privy message."

Eunuch Fu nodded repeatedly, "If the emperor allows, I will."

Princess An He’s face instantly fell into a long frown.

Even after giving silver, this person still danced around the issue with her!

All this talk, yet they still wouldn’t release her.

Nor would they allow them to enter the palace to see Ji Mingzhu.

More than ever, she was convinced that the emperor brought Ji Mingzhu into the palace not to protect her and the child.

But to hold Ji Mingzhu as a hostage!

Everything the Royal Family did was out of personal gain.

So this was what it meant by the heartlessness of the royal family!

Feigning ignorance of Princess An He’s expression, Eunuch Fu bowed and left the Duke Mansion.

Mrs. Guan also worried about Ji Mingzhu’s situation and, hearing that someone from the palace had come, rushed to the main courtyard to inquire about the news.

Arriving a step too late, by the time she got to the courtyard, Eunuch Fu had already left.

Seeing Princess An He looking displeased, Mrs. Guan asked, "Sister, did something happen to Mingzhu?"

Princess An He shook her head, "She’s said to be well and staying in the Empress Dowager’s palace."

Mrs. Guan let out a slight sigh of relief, "The Empress Dowager has always liked Mingzhu, she’ll surely protect her. Sister, don’t worry too much."

"How can I not worry, the child in her belly is my granddaughter or grandson!"

Mrs. Guan was caught off guard for a moment.

In a melancholy tone, she said, "Only if Mingzhu is well, will the child be well. If you truly care for the child, Sister, perhaps wish some good for Mingzhu, and show a bit more care towards her."

Princess An He retorted, "Haven’t I treated her well? All this time I’ve sent so many good things to her. If she were in the Duke Mansion, I’d personally attend to her, what more do you want me to do to treat her well?"

Mrs. Guan quickly reassured her, "Mingzhu knows you’ve treated her well, didn’t she send you a message before entering the palace, asking you not to worry?"

Princess An He snorted, "That’s just basic etiquette, had she not said a word, it would mean those manners she’s learned have gone to the dogs."

Still uneasy about Ji Mingzhu and the child she carried, Princess An He thought that in a few days, she would request an audience with the Empress Dowager.

If once wasn’t enough, then twice, three times...

If all else failed, she could even ask her family for help.

She refused to believe she couldn’t meet Ji Mingzhu!