Guan Zhongbo, who was always calm and collected, couldn't help but panic in this situation...
When he rushed into the study and saw Xi Tian limp in the little monk's arms, her face pale and unconscious, Guan Zhongbo exclaimed, "Tian, Tian Bao, you must hold on, don't scare this old man!~"
If something happened to Xi Tian, how would he explain it to the Yun family's elders...
When he left Dashui Village, he had patted his chest and guaranteed that the little county princess would be safe...
Even if the Yun family, old and young, didn't blame him, the unlucky ball wouldn't forgive him either...
"Hey, Old Guan, all you do is stomp your feet. Why don't you think of a solution!~" Little Jiekong, suppressing the urge to strangle him, glared and said, "Aren't you Divine Doctor Guan? Why can't you do anything!~"
Guan Zhongbo: "......"
If the little county princess had a headache or a cold, he could cure it in minutes.
But this girl's soul was lost, and even if he grew wings, he couldn't chase it back...
"I'll feel her pulse first!~" Guan Zhongbo walked over nervously and took Xi Tian's pulse.
Her pulse was very steady, her breathing even, and her heartbeat strong. She didn't look sick at all...
"Old Guan, since you can't cure her, I'll take Xi Tian younger sister to the palace to find that Xiao fellow!~" Little Jiekong said, picking up Xi Tian and running out without looking back.
Tu Qingdong was clearly scared stiff, standing there frozen, constantly wiping sweat...
Seeing this, Guan Zhongbo quickly stopped the little monk, "Tian Bao can't withstand jolting right now. You should leave her at home, and I'll go out to find a solution!~"
He had met an otherworldly master in the deep mountains before and obtained a few talismans that had been protecting Xi Tian's safety and well-being...
Now that the talismans were no longer effective, Guan Zhongbo wanted to try his luck in the mountains and see if he could find that master.
Without waiting for Little Jiekong's agreement, Guan Zhongbo rushed out the door in a few steps and disappeared without a trace.
Little Jiekong: "......"
This old geezer ran off pretty quickly.
If he never came back, wouldn't Xi Tian younger sister never wake up again?
"No, I still need to find that Xiao fellow and have him send all the imperial physicians from the palace..."
Little Jiekong, with a look of urgency, carried Xi Tian to the bedroom and then instructed Tu Qingdong and Steward Li, "You two take care of Xi Tian younger sister. I'll be back soon!~"
Hmph, how many times has it been? When Xi Tian younger sister needed help the most, that Xiao fellow seemed to have vanished into thin air...
In fact, after Xiao Jinheng returned from Fahua Nunnery, he had been discussing the Jiangnan漕运 (grain transport) and Consort Hui with Emperor Cheng.
As this case involved many people, the father and son chatted until late into the night.
"Oh my, what happened to the County Princess?" Steward Li was greatly alarmed. He felt Xi Tian's forehead, "She, she doesn't have a fever..."
After speaking, Steward Li glanced sheepishly at Tu Qingdong, feeling very displeased.
If the little county princess hadn't stayed up late every day designing blueprints for him, she wouldn't have suddenly gotten tired...
He was a Water Department Assistant Minister of the imperial court, yet he couldn't do anything. At his age, he still needed the little county princess's help. Wasn't he ashamed?
Seemingly sensing Steward Li's resentful gaze, Tu Qingdong scratched the goosebumps on his arm, then dejectedly lowered his head...
After leaving Yun Mansion, Little Jiekong didn't take a carriage. Instead, he leaped from rooftop to rooftop, like a swift swallow, speeding towards the imperial palace.
At the same time, in the imperial study of the palace.
Emperor Cheng sat before the table, his gaze fixed on Xiao Jinheng, his mood very bad...
Xiao Jinheng's handsome face was as dark as ink, and he was burning with anger.
Eunuch Zhao entered with hot tea. Seeing the father and son looking like they were about to draw swords, he sighed softly and carefully poured the tea, "Your Majesty, Your Highness, it's almost Hai Shi (9-11 PM). You should rest early..."
Emperor Cheng snorted coldly and said indifferently, "Rest? Didn't you see? This brat dares to question me now, speaking without restraint, not at all like a Crown Prince!~"
Xiao Jinheng: "......"
Father, you're resorting to moral blackmail, aren't you?
Your son is discussing Consort Hui with you. It's one thing for you to be vague, but you're constantly defending her and speaking well of her. Is that how a ruler should act?
To argue with your son over a consort who became a nun, your capabilities have indeed grown...
"Father, I've already said that Consort Hui became a nun to deceive people, to prevent her dirty deeds from being exposed too early. Why don't you believe me?" Xiao Jinheng said indignantly.
Anyone with eyes could see that Consort Hui was planning something in Fahua Nunnery, but Emperor Cheng believed her unconditionally...
This was quite infuriating.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Cheng pounded the table, "Heng'er, you need to watch your words. I am your father, your old man. What was that tone just now?"
Alas, sons grow up, and they really can't be controlled...
It seemed he would have to keep Heng'er by his side and teach him hand-in-hand to feel at ease...
Dashui Village was a place of outstanding people and abundant resources, truly a good place. But if Heng'er stayed there too long, his thoughts and horizons would be limited...
It was very necessary to let him return to the palace and get in touch with court affairs as soon as possible.
"Father!~"
Xiao Jinheng stood up, his chest heaving with anger, "When Huang Fulin was the Grand Governor of Jiangnan漕运, he was already colluding with Consort Hui. It's just that I intervened too late and couldn't find evidence..."
"This time, I specifically went to Fahua Nunnery and found a lot of chicken, duck, fish, meat, and delicacies hidden in the nunnery's kitchen. Consort Hui is also very well-maintained, even more radiant than Mother!~"
Speaking of this, Xiao Jinheng raised his head and asked in a low voice, "I dare to ask Father, which nun can't live without meat and fish every meal, and like Consort Hui, disregards the precepts, despises Buddhist teachings, and acts presumptuously in the nunnery?"
"All the people who met with Huang Fulin back then were nuns, so I guarantee with my life that this matter is definitely related to Consort Hui..."
Xiao Jinheng said a lot in one breath, and Emperor Cheng became more and more angry as he listened.
As the saying goes, seeing is believing. Hearing so many negative rumors about Consort Hui without seeing it himself, his mood was bound to be unpleasant...
Emperor Cheng sighed deeply and was about to say something when he suddenly heard a commotion outside.