The palace's Heartrest Palace.
Fang Zinan and Shang Yuqing paced back and forth outside the hall. After hearing about the assassination attempt on the emperor, they had gotten sick and became even weaker. The two of them had come to see the emperor several times, but he was in a bad mood and refused to call them.
Seeing that Eunuch Li had walked out of the hall, he hurriedly went forward to greet him. "Eunuch Li, how is the emperor's condition? I brought the princess here to take the Emperor's pulse. "
Eunuch Li shook his head. "His Majesty is in a bad mood, and his body is in a bad mood …"
Fang Zinan's heart sank. It seemed that he wouldn't be able to see the emperor today. Unexpectedly, Eunuch Li's tone changed. "However, the emperor has already decided to see you."
"Thank you, Eunuch."
Fang Zinan and Shang Yuqing then walked into the back hall to visit the emperor.
"Nephew greets the Emperor."
"Chenqie greets your majesty."
The emperor was still lying on his sickbed. When he saw the two of them, a pleased smile appeared on his face. "I heard from Little Li that for the past few days, you and the wangfei have both come to visit me at the Heartbreak Palace. As for the other princes, some have only come once.
"Your majesty, the other princes are afraid of disturbing your rest."
The emperor shook his head. "After this incident, I can see very clearly that you're the most benevolent of all the princes. Your intelligence isn't inferior to others, you calm the riots and wield your fingers to your credit …"
Fang Zinan interrupted, "Your majesty, your nephew doesn't dare to accept credit. Actually, this time …"
The emperor interrupted him. "I have decided to confer you the title of Prince Rong and bestow upon you the title of prince's mansion."
Fang Zinan and Shang Yiqing quickly knelt down: "Thank you, your majesty."
Fang Zinan glanced at the emperor, "Actually, this is all thanks to King Xuan. If he didn't discover Ning Wang's scheme beforehand, his nephew wouldn't have informed General Xiao in time."
"That's right!" King Xuan has done a great service, and I must reward him well. " After being reminded by Fang Zinan, the Emperor spoke with great enlightenment. He then asked with concern, "Prince Rong, how are your injuries?"
"Your majesty, your nephew's injuries are alright. The reason I brought Princess Consort here today is to take a look at your majesty's pulse and see how your majesty's condition is." Fang Zinan turned to Shang Yiqing.
"Actually, I'm just having a relapse. I'm depressed, so there's no need to ask for Imperial Concubine Rong to come personally."
Shang Yiqing stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, it's precisely because you're depressed that your concubine wants to take a look for you. It's best if you can make the emperor happy. As long as you laugh, there will be no more worries."
The emperor couldn't help but smile. "Princess Rao really knows how to joke. Your words seem to make me feel a lot better."
"Then I'll have to ask Chenqie to take your pulse!" As Shang Yiqing spoke, he helped the emperor lie back down and took out her pillow to take his pulse.
After a while, Shang Yiqing removed her hand from the emperor's wrist and smiled, "Your majesty, your illness really isn't serious. When chenqie gives you a prescription, you can take care of the medicine until the end."
"I know that consort Rong is the most obedient. You have done well to save my husband. How about I reward you with the pearl of tribute from the Persian Kingdom?" The Emperor's face was filled with love.
"Then chenqie will thank the emperor." Shang Yiqing quickly knelt down.
"Quickly rise."
"Since the emperor is fine, then nephew will take his leave." Fang Zinan lowered his hand to his side.
"All of you go. Princess Rong has to take good care of Prince Rong for me and heal his wounds as soon as possible." The Emperor ordered.
"Chenqie understands."
Sky Harmony King and his men paid their respects to Prince Yu's mansion.
Prince Yu couldn't help but feel his heart ache when he saw his three sons. He had never expected that the most highly regarded King Ning would raise an army and rebel. His Majesty was lenient, and had only imprisoned him within the palace.
"Father, the Emperor has already shown mercy to King Ning. Please don't worry, Father." Seeing this, King Ding stepped forward to comfort her.
Prince Yu let out a long sigh. "I've always valued King Ning very much. I didn't expect him to be so ambitious and scheming. It really makes one sad."
"Father, take care of yourself." Fang Zinan saw that Prince Yu's head had been added with a bit of silver, and his normally tough father had now become even more haggard.
Prince Yu nodded and turned to look at Fang Zinan, "Prince Rong, the internal department has chosen the location for you to build the prince's mansion. When will the land be moved?"
When King Xuan heard this, his face sank.
"King Xuan, the Emperor said that he will heavily reward you as well."
King Xuan was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "You guys chat for a while. I'll go out and take a look." With that, he stood up and walked into the courtyard.
Prince Yu knew that he had spoken incorrectly when he saw the situation. He instead said to Princess Xuan, "Princess Xuan, why don't you go see how King Xuan is doing?"
Princess Xuan followed King Xuan into the courtyard. Although it was already autumn, the weather was still very hot. Autumn cicadas were chirping in the leaves, but orchids were blooming.
Princess Xuan looked up at the orchids and smiled faintly. "Duke Xuan, please hold it in for a moment."
"I endured it for more than twenty years, running away for the sake of the emperor's safety, but the emperor didn't believe me at all and even sent me away. After the truth was revealed, he just ignored it. Prince Rong was given the title of a prince? As for me, the Emperor didn't even mention it. " Prince Rong lost control of his emotions. He thought that after this incident, the Emperor's attitude towards him would change. He didn't expect the Emperor to reward him instead. What kind of logic was this?
"King Xuan, just hold it in a bit longer. The Emperor will definitely understand you." Her heart ached greatly when she saw the lonely expression on her husband's face.
"No, the emperor doesn't understand me at all. In his eyes, I'm only an insignificant prince. What he hears most of the time is that my personality is unruly, and I'm still nostalgic in the beautiful streets and the willow alleys." King Xuan shook his head in disbelief.
Princess Xuan's expression changed slightly when she heard this. She then smiled again, "Since you know others say so, then you should keep it in mind."
"You're blaming me too?" King Xuan looked angrily at his wife. "If it wasn't for the fact that you don't know how to give birth to children, I …"
Princess Xuan's face reddened when she spoke of the main issue at hand. She didn't dare continue on with the topic and only advised, "Father and the other dukes are now here, you'd better not lose your composure."
"Can I not lose my composure?" King Xuan took a deep breath. "Look at how intimate Royal Father is looking at Prince Rong. He doesn't put me, his son, in his eyes at all."
"Don't say it like that, in terms of scheming, the King is not your opponent, and the body of the King Rong …" Amongst all the princes, you are the one with the most power. I believe that after a long time, everyone will see through you. "
After hearing this, King Xuan did not speak for a long time and remained silent. He suddenly stepped forward to take his wife's hand. "Royal Consort, I know you are the most considerate one. I believe that with your encouragement, this duke will definitely rise to prominence."
Princess Consort Xuan smiled softly, a cool breeze blowing from her smile that refreshed one's spirit. She smiled and nodded, "I know my King Xuan is the best. You will definitely succeed! I believe that the heavens will always open their eyes. The Emperor and Royal Father will definitely know of your excellence. "