Chapter 624: Be Careful!
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Huayang Wangfei walked nervously towards the Great Empress Dowager. She felt she was doomed; the fact that County Prince Sien was trampled by the horse of Huayang Wang and subsequently died meant the Great Empress Dowager would not easily forgive her.
The Great Empress Dowager looked at Huayang Wangfei with disdain, her lips tightly pursed, an expression of wanting to strangle her on the spot.
Huayang Wangfei whispered, “Great Empress Dowager, I…”
The Great Empress Dowager cut her off coldly, “Just stand behind me, don’t go anywhere else.”
Huayang Wangfei breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing how the Great Empress Dowager had thrown a bowl at Empress Dowager Min earlier, she had feared she would also be hit. Fortunately, the Great Empress Dowager did not lay a hand on her. Perhaps she would face consequences later, but for now, she was safe.
Xia Xue slipped in along the wall, quietly approaching Mingzhu and whispered in her ear, “County Prince Sien is really dead. It was Linan Wang who brought him back.”
Still dead, Mingzhu recalled the scene when Yuwen Fu begged her to protect him, feeling a pang of sadness. She suppressed her tears and asked in a low voice, “Where are our people?”
Xia Xue whispered softly, “They have already been informed.”
Mingzhu nodded, “Later, you all should pay more attention to the Imperial Consort, the princess, and also Huayang Wangfei. Don’t let them be in danger…” She wasn’t sure about the situation with Yuwen Chu, but judging from the character of Yuwen Bai and the others, they wouldn’t easily let go of this opportunity.
“What is Ying Wangfei muttering about?” Min Baoyun asked sharply, “Everyone is grieving, but you’re whispering with a maid. Are you plotting something sinister again? Or have you done something guilty and are now looking for a way out?”
The Great Empress Dowager looked at Mingzhu, who met her gaze calmly. She believed in Yuwen Chu and knew she hadn’t done anything to harm Yuwen Fu, so she had a clear conscience.
Consort Xiao and Consort Li exchanged a few words in a low voice. Consort Li wiped her tears and looked silently at Mingzhu. Mingzhu was focused on observing the reactions of the Great Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager Min, paying little attention to Consort Li. Princess Wusun noticed this, feeling twisted pleasure in her heart. Having one more person who disliked and hated Fu Mingzhu would only benefit her, without any drawbacks. She was delighted to see it happen.
Mei Yuxi, the steward of Changxin Palace, rushed in from outside, sorrowfully saying, “Your Majesty, Your Majesty, County Prince Sien has returned!” He fell to his knees in front of the Great Empress Dowager, knocking his head hard enough to draw blood, crying, “Your Majesty, I have failed the trust you placed in me. I am ashamed to see you. If it weren’t for bringing County Prince Sien back, I would have died on the spot.”
Immediately after, Yuwen You, dressed in military attire, strode in, followed by four Longlin Guards carrying a small stretcher. They placed the stretcher on the ground without saying a word. Covered with a sable coat, underneath laid a small figure.
Yuwen You bowed to the Great Empress Dowager with a grim face, then approached and lifted half of the sable coat. Yuwen Fu’s pale face was revealed, his eyes slightly open, blood at the corner of his lips, fear and pain still evident on his face.
Mingzhu recognized it as Yuwen Chu’s fur coat; she had tied it for him herself before he went out in the morning. Seeing Yuwen Fu’s condition, her heart ached. He was just a child after all, and he had called her aunt so many times, and they had been close. Suddenly, he was gone, without explanation. Even someone with a heart of stone couldn’t help but feel sorry for him.
There was a low murmur of sorrow and sighs in the hall, and someone cried out, “Consort!” It was Consort Li, unable to bear the blow, who had fainted.
The Great Empress Dowager stood still, unmoving, for a long time before hoarsely saying, “Uncover the fur coat.”
Yuwen You lifted half of the fur coat, revealing the pale face of Yuwen Fu. His eyes were slightly open, his lips bleeding, still showing signs of fear and pain.
Mingzhu recognized it as Yuwen Chu’s fur coat; she had tied it for him herself before he went out in the morning. Seeing Yuwen Fu’s condition, her heart ached. He was just a child after all, and he had called her aunt so many times, and they had been close. Suddenly, he was gone, without explanation. Even someone with a heart of stone couldn’t help but feel sorry for him.
There was a low murmur of sorrow and sighs in the hall, and someone cried out, “Empress Mother!” It was Consort Li, unable to bear the blow, who had fainted.
The Great Empress Dowager stood still, unmoving, for a long time before hoarsely saying, “Uncover the fur coat.”
Yuwen You lifted half of the fur coat, revealing the pale face of Yuwen Fu. His eyes were slightly open, his lips bleeding, still showing signs of fear and pain.
Mingzhu recognized it as Yuwen Chu’s fur coat; she had tied it for him herself before he went out in the morning. Seeing Yuwen Fu’s condition, her heart ached. He was just a child after all, and he had called her aunt so many times, and they had been close. Suddenly, he was gone, without explanation. Even someone with a heart of stone couldn’t help but feel sorry for him.
There was a low murmur of sorrow and sighs in the hall, and someone cried out, “Empress Mother!” It was Consort Li, unable to bear the blow, who had fainted.
The Great Empress Dowager stood still, unmoving, for a long time before hoarsely saying, “Uncover the fur coat.”
Yuwen You lifted half of the fur coat, revealing the pale face of Yuwen Fu. His eyes were slightly open, his lips bleeding, still showing signs of fear and pain.
Mingzhu recognized it as Yuwen Chu’s fur coat; she had tied it for him herself before he went out in the morning. Seeing Yuwen Fu’s condition, her heart ached. He was just a child after all, and he had called her aunt so many times, and they had been close. Suddenly, he was gone, without explanation. Even someone with a heart of stone couldn’t help but feel sorry for him.
There was a low murmur of sorrow and sighs in the hall, and someone cried out, “Empress Mother!” It was Consort Li, unable to bear the blow, who had fainted.
The Great Empress Dowager stood still, unmoving, for a long time before hoarsely saying, “Uncover the fur coat.”
Yuwen You lifted half of the fur coat, revealing the pale face of Yuwen Fu. His eyes were slightly open, his lips bleeding, still showing signs of fear and pain.
Mingzhu recognized it as Yuwen Chu’s fur coat; she had tied it for him herself before he went out in the morning. Seeing Yuwen Fu’s condition, her heart ached. He was just a child after all, and he had called her aunt so many times, and they had been close. Suddenly, he was gone, without explanation. Even someone with a heart of stone couldn’t help but feel sorry for him.
There was a low murmur of sorrow and sighs in the hall, and someone cried out, “Empress Mother!” It was Consort Li, unable to bear the blow, who had fainted.
The Great Empress Dowager stood still, unmoving, for a long time before hoarsely saying, “Uncover the fur coat.”
Yuwen You lifted half of the fur coat, revealing the pale face of Yuwen Fu. His eyes were slightly open, his lips bleeding, still showing signs of fear and pain.
Mingzhu recognized it as Yuwen Chu’s fur coat; she had tied it for him herself before he went out in the morning. Seeing Yuwen Fu’s condition, her heart ached. He was just a child after all, and he had called her aunt so many times, and they had been close. Suddenly, he was gone, without explanation. Even someone with a heart of stone couldn’t help but feel sorry for him.
There was a low murmur of sorrow and sighs in the hall, and someone cried out, “Empress Mother!” It was Consort Li, unable to bear the blow, who had fainted.
The Great Empress Dowager stood still, unmoving, for a long time before hoarsely saying, “Uncover the fur coat.”
Yuwen You said, “Reporting to the Great Empress Dowager, County Prince Sien is injured and his condition is not suitable for viewing. I’m afraid it might startle you. After all, considering your age and health…”
“I told you to open it! Can’t you hear me?” The Great Empress Dowager suddenly roared in anger.
The corner of Yuwen You’s right eyebrow raised slightly, and he said in a deep voice, “Then, please accept my condolences, Your Majesty.” With that, he forcefully lifted the sable coat. The entire chest cavity of Yuwen Fu had been crushed by the hooves of horses, and his small county prince’s robes were covered in blood and mud, a horrifying sight. Mingzhu could believe that he had almost certainly died on the spot and had no chance of surviving. However, she couldn’t understand what kind of hooves could crush a child like this. Obviously, if it was just Huayang Wang’s horse running wild, it wouldn’t have been to this extent.
“Your Majesty!” Mu Gugu suddenly let out a low cry, and everyone’s gaze turned to see the Great Empress Dowager lying in Mu Gugu’s arms, clearly unable to withstand such a shock, overwhelmed by anger and fainting.
“Imperial physician!” Mingzhu shouted, and the imperial physician, who had been waiting on the side, rushed over and administered treatment to the Great Empress Dowager with silver needles.
The Great Empress Dowager couldn’t afford to die at this moment. Otherwise, Empress Dowager Min and Yuwen You might dare to have them all killed on the spot. Imperial Consort Min grabbed Mingzhu’s hand, her hand full of cold sweat. She wanted to say something to Mingzhu, but her teeth chattered, and she couldn’t say a word.
This wasn’t the first time Mingzhu had faced danger. She quickly considered all possibilities and whispered to Imperial Consort Min, “If it comes to that, mother, follow Su Momo and Xia Xue, try to take Funing with you, then both of you go to the side of Yingchuntai and hide safely. Someone will come to fetch you.”
Imperial Consort Min struggled to control her emotions, “What about you?”
Mingzhu replied, “Don’t worry about me, I have my own plans.” She was the focus of attention here and couldn’t easily escape. If she had to leave, she could only seize the opportunity. Instead of being caught in one fell swoop, it was better to leave one by one.
Imperial Consort Min nodded tearfully and whispered, “Be careful.”
Amidst the chaos, Fu Zifei silently walked in from outside, looking at Yuwen Fu’s body from a distance, his face as pale as paper, motionless. Someone called out to her, “Miss Zifei, please go and check on the Great Empress Dowager…”
Fu Zifei seemed not to hear, just staring at Yuwen Fu. Mingzhu frowned. She was very worried about the condition of the Great Empress Dowager but knew that the Great Empress Dowager was currently very resentful towards her. If she went over, the Great Empress Dowager might just wake up and be enraged again. So she might faint once more. She went over to instruct Fu Zifei instead, “Hurry and take care of the Great Empress Dowager, or we’ll all die here.”
Fu Zifei gave her a strange look and whispered, “Aunt, go help County Prince Sien cover with a fur coat. He looks so pitiful.” With that said, she lowered her head, tears streaming down her face, and walked towards the Great Empress Dowager.
Mingzhu took a deep breath, walked up to Yuwen Fu, and stooped down to close his eyes. Suddenly, someone behind her shouted, “Be careful!”
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