novelaction Chapter 146 Fear
Chapter 146 Fear
Chapter 146
Eunuch Su hurried away, his mind reflecting on His Majesty's actions. He knew His Majesty had always valued Ye Dusi, not only because of his abilities, but also because of the Hidden Dragon Division's special position within the court. And these two golden pills weren't just a reward; they were a testament to his trust and expectations.
Ye Yunzhou had already finished drinking the medicine and lay down. He didn't know how much Eunuch Su liked him.
Soon, when Ye Yi came back, he brought back Doctor Sai from the Imperial Hospital.
Doctor Sai, the longtime head of the Imperial Hospital, was renowned for his medical skills. After examining him, he understood his condition. He then wrote a prescription, instructed on the dosage, and left the Hidden Dragon Office to return to the palace to report.
Ye Yunzhou watched Doctor Sai leave, then looked at the golden elixir that Ye Yi had brought back. He couldn't help but smile bitterly, then took out a purse from his pillow and put the two golden elixirs in it. At this time, he already had four golden elixirs on him.
Ye Yi frowned, and only after seeing everyone leave did he dare to grumble, "Prince, how could His Majesty be so foolish? Which emperor in history has ever benefited from eating the Golden Elixir? Don't let this shake the foundation of the country."
Ye Yunzhou immediately scolded him: "Don't talk nonsense. Do your best to investigate this matter. I want to find out who lured His Majesty into taking this elixir. If you find out, tell me immediately."
Ye Yi realized the seriousness of the matter, and immediately regained his serious expression and nodded in agreement.
After a few days of rest, Ye Yunzhou's health improved significantly. As soon as he got better, he couldn't wait to return to the Marquis' Mansion, but he didn't expect that after returning to the Marquis' Mansion, he would be greeted by a completely different scene.
When they arrived at Minghua Hall, the Marquis's wife was handling official business with Nanny Sang. When she heard someone announce that the prince had returned, she put down her work and hurriedly stood up to greet him.
After seeing her eldest son, she frowned tightly, "Yuan Zheng, how come you have become so thin after not seeing you for a few days?"
The Marquis's wife's face was full of heartache, and she walked forward to look at Ye Yunzhou carefully.
Ye Yunzhou looked at his mother's worried expression, and his heart warmed. He said softly, "Mother, I'm fine. I've just been busy with work these past few days. Don't worry."
The Marquis's wife took his hand and looked him up and down, still feeling uneasy. "I'll have the kitchen prepare some nourishing food for you later. You should pay attention to this and avoid working yourself to the bone like this."
Ye Yunzhou nodded and followed his mother into Minghua Hall.
The hall was elegantly decorated, and sunlight filtered through the carved window lattices onto the ground, casting a warm shadow. Ye Yunzhou reached out to help his mother sit down, and sat down beside her.
The Marquis's wife looked at her son, her eyes filled with relief. "Son, you're working outside, and I can't help you much, but you must take good care of yourself. Your health is your capital. Don't neglect yourself for the sake of work."
Ye Yunzhou felt a little warm in his heart, "Don't worry, mother. I know I will pay more attention in the future."
The two chatted about daily life, with the Marquis' wife doing most of the talking and Ye Yunzhou occasionally chiming in with a word or two.
After a moment, Madam Hou waved him back. "You should go back and have a good rest today. Mother will have dinner brought to your room."
Then, as if remembering something, she added, "You haven't been home these past few days, so you probably don't know that Yaoyao went to the farm outside the city. Send someone to pick her up in a few days. Although the farm isn't too far from Kyoto, she's a girl after all, so make sure nothing happens to her."
Then he sighed again, "This child is too sensible. He didn't even bring a guard with him. I don't know if he will encounter any danger."
"What?" Ye Yunzhou stood up suddenly.
The Marquis' wife was lost in her emotion when she was startled by her son's sudden action. "You kid, are you trying to scare your mother to death?"
After Ye Yunzhou was surprised, he calmed down a bit after hearing what the Marquis said. He patiently sat down again, rubbed his slightly swollen forehead with his fingers, and asked, "What's going on?"
The Marquis's wife was confused, but seeing her son pressing her, she continued, "Didn't the Jing'an Marquis's Mansion compensate that girl with a farm some time ago? She's been so busy lately that she hasn't had time to visit. So, with some free time these past two days, I thought I'd go and see the farm. I figured she'd been cooped up in this mansion for so long, so I agreed to let her out for a walk."
Upon hearing this, Ye Yunzhou slowly put down his hand that was rubbing his forehead and asked with a puzzled look on his face, "Why did the Jing'an Marquis's Mansion have to compensate her with a farm?"
The Marquis's wife clapped her hands gently. "Oh, you were so busy the other day that I forgot to tell you. When those two girls first arrived, I took them out to pick out jewelry. Who knew that Liu Er's horse would suddenly charge at us on the street? It should have hit me, but that girl was brave and careful, and quickly pulled me back. As a result, she injured her ankle and had to rest at home for several days before it healed. That farm is the apology gift from the Jing'an Marquis's Mansion to her."
When Ye Yunzhou heard this, he pursed his thin lips, clenched his hand hanging at his side into a fist, and felt a surge of fear in his heart.
He stood up again, bowed to the Marquis's wife, and said, "Mother, you should rest first. I still have some things to take care of."
After paying his respects, he turned and walked out.
The Marquis's wife ran after him and shouted, "Hey, you better take care of yourself. Look how thin you have become!"
Ye Yi was originally standing outside the door. When he heard the noise, he saw his own prince coming out. He bowed to the marquis' wife and hurried to catch up with Ye Yunzhou.
The two of them walked out of the Marquis' Mansion.
Ye Yunzhou had a gloomy expression and walked hurriedly. Ye Yi followed carefully behind him, not daring to breathe.
Ye Yunzhou suddenly stopped, turned around and looked at Ye Yida: "Go to Jing'an Marquis's Mansion now, see where Liu Er is, and then come back to report to me in time."
Ye Yi scratched his head, not understanding how the second young master Liu from the Jing'an Marquis's Mansion was involved, but he still left.
After standing there and thinking for a while, Ye Yunzhou walked towards the yamen where his father was.
After returning from the battlefield, the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery suffered from a number of pre-existing ailments. Emperor Yuanzhen, out of sympathy for his subject, arranged for him to take up a sinecure, where he now served in Kyoto Prefecture. While the amount of work that needed to be submitted to Kyoto Prefecture was limited, the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery was always restless and was currently reviewing some old cases.
Upon hearing the government office announce that his eldest son was looking for him, Marquis Zhongyong waved his hand and signaled the government office to bring his eldest son in.
When Ye Yunzhou came in, he saw his father flipping through something in his hand. He didn't say much, just bowed and stood quietly.
The loyal and brave Marquis looked up at him and nodded, "Please sit down and wait for me."
Ye Yunzhou took two steps back and sat casually on a throne.
After about an incense stick of time, the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery finally put down the case in his hands and looked up at him. "Is there something you need when you come to see me today?"