novelaction Chapter 538: Master He Goes to Court
Chapter 538: Master He Goes to Court
In the He Mansion, Qin Wan Ning was drinking pregnancy-preserving medicine when the maid Chun Yan ran in hurriedly.
Qiu Wen frowned and asked, "Why are you so unstable?"
Chunyan took two breaths before she recovered and said breathlessly, "This is a letter from Lai Fu from Prince Su's mansion, saying it's for the young lady."
"The palace? What could be going on so late at night?"
Qin Wanning took the letter curiously and opened it.
Seeing the contents of the letter, Qin Wanning's expression gradually became solemn.
Qiu Wen asked worriedly, "Young Madam, what's wrong?"
"Let's go see grandfather."
After the servant reported, Master He let Qin Wan Ning in.
Master He leaned against the head of the bed, looking in good spirits. "A Ning, is there anything wrong with you coming so late?"
Qin Wan Ning handed the letter to Master He: "Grandfather, this is a letter from the Princess of Su."
After receiving the letter, Master He's face suddenly changed, and his hand holding the letter trembled slightly.
"grandfather?"
"A Ning, go and make arrangements. I have to go to court tomorrow."
*
The next morning, He Wen and He Zhang helped Tutor He walk towards the carriage.
He Wen advised: "Father, someone is already in charge of the city lockdown. You should just focus on recuperating. Why worry about this?"
He Zhang agreed: "Yes, father, you should listen to your elder brother!"
Master He's face did not waver at all, and he said in a deep voice: "The city has been sealed off for several days, and it has not ended yet. If it weren't for scaring people, I wouldn't have known about it."
Seeing that Tutor He was so stubborn, He Wen had no choice but to explain everything about the theft in the Ministry of War.
He Taifu was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, cursing: "These grassland rats can't beat me, Daning, but they actually sent spies to do this. The spies have sneaked under your Majesty's nose, how can I lie down in peace? I must go to the morning court today."
He Yulin knew his grandfather's temper, and advised He Wen and He Zhang, "Father, second uncle, you are not unaware of grandfather's temper. Lying in the room will only make him more worried. At most, you can persuade him in the court."
Seeing Master He's angry look, the two brothers had to compromise. They each took a crutch and helped Master He get into the carriage.
*
Su Lingyue did not sleep all night. After checking the list of people who died in the assassination attempt in the mansion yesterday, she asked Yan Qing to arrange the burial and compensation. It was already dawn.
I guess everyone who should attend court has arrived by now.
Su Lingyue returned to her bedroom, took off her hairpins and rings, and went to the private room to change into plain clothes.
"Do you really want to go?" Doctor Lu asked.
Su Lingyue nodded calmly, "Yes, only in this way can the prince be safe in the future."
Doctor Lu frowned, his already tired face full of worry. "You are now completely against the Queen. I'm afraid she won't show mercy to you in the future."
Su Lingyue's eyes were filled with coldness, "She used me to attack the prince, which is worse than killing me."
Seeing that she had made up her mind, Doctor Lu stopped trying to persuade her and just said, "You should be careful too."
"Ah."
Su Lingyue responded indifferently, turned her gaze to Xiao Yu on the bed, sat down beside the bed, and began to take Xiao Yu's pulse.
His pulse was still like floating grass in water.
Su Lingyue leaned over and kissed him lightly on the cheek, and whispered softly in Xiao Yu's ear: "Xiao Yu, promise me that you won't sleep too deeply and wait for me to come back."
Although she was reluctant, she had more important things to do.
After leaving the palace, Su Lingyue went to Li's mansion first.
Seeing Su Lingyue, Madam Li still looked defensive. She asked, "I wonder what brings you here so early, Princess?"
Su Lingyue waved her hand, and Caiyi behind her took out the blood-stained shirt that Xiao Yu had worn yesterday from the package.
"what is this?"
When Mrs. Li saw the bloody clothes, her face changed drastically and she couldn't help but take a step back.
The nanny behind her supported her in time and looked at Su Lingyue in surprise and vigilance.
Su Lingyue looked at Madam Li, her eyes calm as she said, "I heard about the assassination of the Li Mansion. Last night, my Prince Su's Mansion was also assassinated. This is the blood that the prince vomited."
"It was written by my father and the Queen."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Li's pupils dilated noticeably.
Su Lingyue sneered, looked at Madam Li meaningfully, and asked, "Madam, if he is so cruel to my own daughter, how would he treat others?"
Mrs. Li lowered her eyes to avoid Su Lingyue's direct gaze, obviously trying to hide her fear, and her fingers were tightly clenched around the handkerchief.
"Knowing that there is an abyss behind, if Lord Li and Madam Li don't wake up in time, the prince's today will be the Li family's tomorrow. Master Li is already paralyzed, who will be the next?"
When Su Lingyue said this, her eyes were fixed on Madam Li.
Although Mrs. Li did not show it on her face, she held the nanny's arm tightly and could not hide the fear in her heart.
Seeing that the goal had been achieved, Su Lingyue did not linger any longer and only said, "Take care, Madam."
Madam looked at Madam Li, her face full of worry. "Madam, what should we do?"
Watching Su Lingyue leave the house, Mrs. Li gradually steadied herself.
First it was their family, and then it was Prince Su, Su Heng’s own son-in-law.
If he dares to attack the emperor's brother, what else can't he do?
Maybe the next one would be the master in jail, or the second daughter who was still struggling in the Duke Dingguo's Mansion, or the eldest daughter in the palace.
She dared not think.
"Find someone to arrange it. I'm going to the Ministry of Justice to see the master."
*
In the court, everyone was surprised to see Tutor He.
When Su Heng saw Master He, he frowned at first, then walked over and asked with a smile, "Master, I heard that you are bedridden, why are you here to attend court again?"
It was as if there had never been any conflict between the two of them before.
The Prime Minister Cui Maoxing also came over, accompanied by several civil servants.
"Yes, Master, you are still ill and you should stay in bed and rest."
Master He looked at Su Heng, then at Cui Maoxing, and sighed helplessly, "He sat up in shock from his dying illness! They kept it a secret from me about such a big thing as sealing off the city and searching, and they refused to tell the truth. It was only after I forced them to tell me the whole story. I heard that the thief has not been found yet, how can I not be anxious."
Seeing that Master He needed the support of his two sons to stand steadily, Su Heng's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, but he smiled and comforted: "We can still handle the affairs of the court, why bother you."
"How can I sleep peacefully when the situation is unstable?"
After saying this, Master He looked like he could collapse at any time, gasping for breath while leaning on a cane.
Xiao Changshi also saw Tutor He.
After the welcoming banquet, he didn't want to see the Taifu and his son. He avoided them every time, entered the hall at the right time, and tried to reduce his contact with Taifu He and his son.
Unexpectedly, the paralyzed Master He came to court again.
Xiao Changshi nodded towards Grand Tutor He and asked with a fake smile, "I heard that Grand Tutor was ill. Is he feeling better now?"
He Taifu bowed respectfully and said, panting, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I am still the same, still barely surviving, but I am worried about the Ministry of War, so I forced myself to come and see you. Perhaps by the time this matter is resolved, I will have passed away."
Seeing that he was out of breath, Xiao Changshi felt inexplicably in a good mood.
There is no need for the older generation of ministers to stay until his new dynasty. It would be better for them to die now to avoid him having to take action again.
Xiao Changshi greeted him with a smile, looking like a pine tree under the bright moon. "Taifu, please take care of yourself. I will do my best to investigate the affairs of the Ministry of War. Please don't worry too much."
"Yes, I will remember this."
"Your Majesty is here!"
Eunuch Wan sang loudly, interrupting everyone's conversation.
The emperor walked in and when he saw Master He, he asked in surprise, "Master, why are you here?"
After everyone had performed the ceremony, Master He repeated what he had just said to the others.
The emperor nodded. "Okay, it's been several days since this matter has come to a head, and there is still no progress. Since the Grand Tutor is here, let's think of a solution."
After saying this, he instructed Eunuch Wan who was standing beside him, "Give the Grand Tutor a seat."
The first person to step forward was Dali Temple Minister Duan Xu.
"Your Majesty, assassins entered the Suqin Palace last night, causing heavy casualties. The Dali Temple has launched an investigation."
"What?" The emperor frowned and turned his gaze towards Su Heng out of habit.
Su Heng stood straight, his expression calm, and there was no sign of anything unusual.
"How did the investigation go?"
"The assassin is still missing and we are still investigating."
"How is Prince Su?"
Before he finished speaking, a guard standing outside the palace door reported urgently: "Your Majesty, the Princess of Prince Su is kneeling outside the South Gate holding a blood-stained shirt, saying that the Empress and Prime Minister Su are plotting to murder your Majesty's brothers. Your Majesty, please administer justice!"