eurekapd Chapter 144 It's better to evacuate in advance.
Chapter 144 It's better to evacuate in advance.
Shen Sangwan then asked Shuyi to arrange a palace closer to the main hall for her.
As for why it wasn't a side hall, firstly, she didn't want anyone to live too close to her, and secondly, she was afraid the Empress would overthink things if she found out.
But it wouldn't warrant arranging a remote place for her so that I could be there whenever I needed her.
After Shuyi took the person away, Shen Sangwan asked Ruoying and Shuyun to prepare hot water, a large amount of white wine, and white gauze.
To prevent a corpse from decomposing, one can first bathe it in medicinal wine, then wrap it in thin gauze; this can effectively prevent decay. (This is purely fictional and should not be taken seriously.)
The two had a clear division of labor and prepared everything Shen Sangwan needed in an orderly manner.
Looking at Shuyan lying quietly on the bed, Shen Sangwan's heart couldn't help but tremble.
If it really were her little Yan Yan, and she had stopped breathing, she would probably faint from crying.
When her fingers touched the other person's cold skin, tears welled up in her eyes and spilled onto the back of her hand, feeling exceptionally hot.
【Master, you're crying like Cen Yan has died! Outsiders will think you're at a funeral!】
Shen Sangwan ignored Xiaotong's chatter, carefully removed Shuyan's clothes, and then carried her into a bathtub filled with hot water and white wine.
Her limbs were already stiff, but fortunately the other party was light and Shen Sangwan was also very strong, so she didn't have to expend too much effort.
Xiao Tong carefully wiped every inch of Shu Yan's skin with a soft cloth, giving her the illusion that she was preparing cured meat.
Wanting to remind her master but afraid of being scolded, she finally chose to keep quiet and hide in a corner to eat sunflower seeds.
"Ming Prince's Mansion"
Xi Ping returned to the Ming Prince's Mansion with minor injuries and knelt on the ground to beg for forgiveness.
"You mean the eldest princess appeared in the woods outside the secret passage without any warning?"
"I had just led the wizard out of the secret passage when the princess followed me. She came directly from the city gate towards me, as if she knew my location."
Xi Ping was stabbed in the left shoulder by Ruoxin. Although it was a minor injury, it was very painful, but he could only endure it for the time being.
"How is the wizard?"
"When I left, the princess fed the sorcerer many strange medicines, and I do not yet know whether the sorcerer is dead or alive."
As he bent over, the pain aggravated the wound on his shoulder, causing Xi Ping to gasp twice, which was noticed by Mo Xuan.
"Are you injured?"
"The secret guards around the princess are quite skilled. If you are not careful and get stabbed, it will only be a minor injury and nothing serious."
After listening to their conversation, Shen Yujing did not press the matter further. He waved his hand, signaling Xi Ping to go and treat the wound, leaving Mo Xuan alone in the study.
"Your Highness, the Eldest Princess has already become suspicious of the Prince's residence. We must prepare to evacuate in advance."
"She can't find any fault with me for the time being. Even if she suspects me, she can't do anything about it. Continue to proceed according to the original plan."
"Your Highness, Grandma doesn't want you to take such a risk."
"I have been planning this for many years, how can I give up halfway? If one plan fails, I will devise a second; if the second fails, I will devise a third."
Seeing Shen Yujing's determination, Mo Xuan dared not say anything more to persuade him, but instead said indirectly, "Grandma has written many times, asking when Your Highness will return to Beiwu. She misses Your Highness very much."
Shen Yujing took out a jade ring from his pocket, gently rubbing it between his fingertips, a hint of tenderness in his eyes, as if he wanted to see someone through the jade ring in his hand.
"Send a message to Moorgi, instigate war between Dongrui and Nanjing immediately. As long as he sends troops to attack Yuanzhou, the things I promised him will be delivered soon."
Once the war begins, you send your men to teahouses and taverns to spread the prepared statements.
In a few days, the examination questions for the scholars in each prefecture should be released, and the results should be announced soon. Don't delay with Cen Zhouyuan's matter; send a copy of the collected evidence to both the Princess's residence and the Court of Judicial Review.
Mo Xuan bowed and agreed.
Just as I was about to leave, I heard a noise outside the door.
He leaped out at incredible speed, his killing move just a hair's breadth away from Lin Wanyi.
Fortunately, he stopped in time and did not hurt the other party. "This subordinate has offended you. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
Upon recognizing Lin Wanyi, Mo Xuan took two steps back, bowed, and apologized.
It felt like a gust of wind brushed across her face, swift and fierce. Lin Wanyi was so frightened that she stood there for a while before she could speak, "No...no problem...Your Highness, have I disturbed Your Highness's meeting?"
"Has Awan forgotten again? Awan can come to my study anytime she wants, it's not a disturbance at all."
As Shen Yujing stepped forward to embrace Lin Wanyi, he waved for Mo Xuan to step back.
After receiving Shen Yujing's instructions, he bowed respectfully and carefully withdrew.
"Why isn't Awan resting properly in the warm pavilion? Is there something you need from me?"
After being tormented by Shen Yujing for many days since their marriage, Lin Wanyi finally figured out his temper. Now she is obedient, which makes Shen Yujing very satisfied. This has also given Lin Wanyi other plans.
"Your Highness, the weather is getting colder now. I've heard that the Xiangshan Hot Springs outside the city are quite nice. I wonder if Your Highness has the time to accompany me there for a few days?"
She nestled in Shen Yujing's arms, her delicate hands encircling his waist, her neck slightly raised, revealing the fair skin at her neckline, causing Shen Yujing's breathing to quicken.
"When does Awan want to go?"
"How about we go tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow is probably not an option. I will accompany Awan the day after tomorrow. I will send people to Xiangshan to make preparations in the next couple of days, so that Awan will not be uncomfortable there."
"Okay, I'll obey your Majesty."
A smile appeared on Shen Yujing's face, and Lin Wanyi leaned against his chest, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes.
Phoenix Palace
"Your Majesty, a letter from Qingli."
After returning from Shen Sangwan's place, Wen Yuening had been catching up on sleep, and only woke up slowly after 3 PM.
Just as he came to his senses, Qingque's letter was handed to him.
Open the sealed letter and quickly read through it.
"Moorji has been loitering around the border of Yuanzhou, and the Duke of Song has remained indifferent. Either the two of them have already conspired in secret, or they are plotting something to secretly bleed the court dry."
Wen Yuening rubbed her temples and handed the envelope and letter to Qingque, asking her to burn them.
"Your Highness, shall we inform His Highness of this matter?"
"She may have known about these border developments even earlier than I have. You only need to send a message to Qingtang and Qingzhi to keep a close eye on the situation in the capital. Monitoring the Ming Prince's residence is of paramount importance now."
Qingque took the letter, placed it on the oil lamp, lit it, and only let go of it when it burned to the end, throwing it into the fire pit.
"How is His Highness doing?"
"At noon, His Highness brought a white-haired woman back to Weiyang Palace, and she is currently staying in Yunguang Hall, which is closer to the main hall."
"White-haired woman?"
"I asked Shuyi about it, and she didn't know the woman's identity either. She only knew that His Highness valued that person very much."