mesbooks Chapter 132 Deposing You, the Crown Prince
Chapter 132 Deposing You, the Crown Prince
The Empress Dowager suddenly looked at the person who had come.
The emperor, dressed in a dragon robe with gold trim, walked over with his hands behind his back and a steady gait.
He was full of energy and showed no signs of illness.
The Empress Dowager immediately released Jun Yinghuai's hand and stepped forward, her face full of surprise.
"emperor!"
Jun Yinghuai gradually withdrew his hand, clenching his five fingers into a fist.
Father has awakened.
Then wouldn't his position as crown prince be rendered meaningless...?
He lowered his head, his eyes dark and unfathomable.
Qin Yan staggered back a step, muttering, "This...how is this possible..."
Just a moment ago, the Emperor was looking sickly, but now...
Could it really be Zhai Rongyu who saved him?!
She suddenly glanced at Zhai Rongyu.
But then she saw her and Jun Ce looking at each other and smiling.
A fire of jealousy immediately ignited in Qin Yan's chest; her lips twitched downwards, and her expression became somewhat distorted.
Why is Zhai Rongyu so lucky...?
Why!
The Empress Dowager grasped the Emperor's hand, tears glistening in her phoenix eyes, "Your Majesty, you are truly well! My prayers day and night have not been in vain..."
The Emperor patted her hand, "Your son has caused your mother worry."
The Queen Mother cried with joy.
The Emperor glanced at Jun Ce, and their eyes met with unspoken understanding.
Jun Ce nodded slightly.
The Emperor walked up to Zhai Rongyu, softened his voice, and asked, "Was it you who saved me?"
Zhai Rongyu's statement is undeniable.
"It's good that His Majesty is alright."
Her sweet voice was like a nightingale singing in a valley.
The Emperor was overjoyed and laughed heartily, "I recognize your voice!"
Zhai Rong raised an eyebrow.
The Emperor said, "When I was unconscious, although I couldn't open my eyes, I could hear your conversation with Huaixu."
"It was indeed you who saved me!"
Zhai Rong smiled but remained silent.
The Empress Dowager was greatly alarmed upon hearing this.
"Your Majesty! You must have made a mistake."
“It was the Three Pure Ones who kept you alive with pills. Now that you are awake, it must be because of the effects of his pills.”
"Zhai Rongyu killed the Three Pure Ones, a crime deserving of death!"
"How could she be the one who saved you!"
"That vixen is skilled at bewitching people; don't be fooled by her like Ce'er was!"
Upon hearing this, the Emperor's expression turned somewhat displeased, but he still patiently explained, "Your Majesty is unaware of this."
"I have been in Medicine King Valley all along."
"The one in the palace is an imposter."
The Empress Dowager stepped forward, grasped the Emperor's arm, and asked incredulously, "Is it fake?"
"What's the matter!"
Anger flashed across her face. "How could the Emperor keep such a big matter from me!"
The Emperor said in a deep voice, "Mother, please calm down."
"I did this to prevent being framed by villains."
"Now that I have fully recovered, the person on the bed no longer needs to pretend. Your Majesty will know once you go to the palace."
The Empress Dowager swayed slightly, her face darkening, and she immediately ordered her servants to go to the palace to investigate.
Jun Yinghuai suddenly looked up and saw that Zhai Rong and He Junce both looked calm. Only then did he realize that they had known about this all along.
but……
Yaowang Valley?
If it was indeed Zhai Rongyu who saved the Emperor, then she must have visited Medicine King Valley many times.
This place is secluded; could she be hiding Mu Ling there?
The more I think about it, the more likely it is.
A dark light flashed in Jun Yinghuai's eyes.
The Emperor turned around and said to everyone, "Miss Zhai is my savior. She went to great lengths to save me."
"I will remember this kindness."
"It is truly a blessing for Longyan to have such a master!"
He summoned the eunuch and said, "By imperial decree, effective immediately, Miss Zhai is hereby granted the title of County Princess and the honorary title of Yongning."
"From now on, anyone who dares to disrespect her is disrespecting me!"
"Did you all hear me clearly?!"
His authoritative gaze swept over everyone present.
Zhai Rongyu accepted the imperial decree and expressed her gratitude.
Jun Ce was genuinely happy for her, and a rare smile appeared on his face.
Qin Yan bit her lower lip hard, her heart filled with hatred and resentment.
The Qin family sacrificed their entire clan just to earn her the title of Princess of Cheng'an County...
As for Zhai Rongyu, he was just lucky and happened to save the emperor. Who knows if he got lucky by taking advantage of all the doctors in Medicine King Valley!
She simply couldn't believe that Zhai Rongyu possessed such abilities!
It's hateful that she deceived both the Emperor and her brother.
No one's on my side anymore...
A turbulent undercurrent surged within her, and jealousy, like a monster, gnawed at her flesh bit by bit.
Her gaze gradually turned cold.
No, she won't give up so easily...
Last Will and Testament!
Yes, she also left a will!
Zhai Rongyu, you can forget about taking Brother Ce away from me!
She twisted the hem of her skirt to make it rippled, a sinister glint flashing across her face.
At this moment, the eunuch came over and whispered in the Empress Dowager's ear, "Your Majesty, this servant went to check, and the 'Emperor' in the palace is indeed a fake."
The Empress Dowager's expression was unpleasant.
She disliked Zhai Rong from the bottom of her heart. Even if she really saved the emperor, it was not worth bestowing upon her the title of Yongning!
This girl is already arrogant, if she really becomes a county princess, wouldn't she be so arrogant?
She voiced her objection.
"Your Majesty, isn't this title and honorific a bit excessive?"
The Emperor raised his hand to interrupt her: "My mind is made up, Mother Empress, there is no need for further words."
He looked up and glanced at Jun Ce.
If it weren't for Huai Xu, he would have liked to recognize Zhai Rongyu as his sworn sister and bestow upon her the title of princess!
However, by then, her and Huaixu's generational order had become confused...
He didn't want to be the emperor who broke up a loving couple.
The Empress Dowager's face suddenly darkened, but she said no more.
She pressed her temples, feeling a little tired.
"The Emperor can make the decision himself. I have a terrible headache, so I'll return to the palace first."
"Take care, Your Majesty."
The Empress Dowager helped Qin Yan leave.
Jun Yinghuai's expression turned extremely ugly when he saw that his plan had failed again.
Jun Ce's eyes turned cold.
He suppressed the restless energy of thunder within him, summoned a shadow, and presented a stack of letters and official documents to the emperor.
“Brother, now that you are awake, there are some things that only you can decide.” His deep eyes swept over Jun Yinghuai.
He didn't intend to kill them all.
Not content with plotting against Rong'er with the help of the Three Pure Ones, the Crown Prince also sought out the Empress Dowager, intending to kill her.
Since he doesn't want to leave Rong'er a way out, then don't blame this uncle for being ruthless and heartless!
After the emperor finished reading what he was holding, his brows furrowed and his expression gradually became grave.
He angrily slammed the stack of official documents at Jun Yinghuai's feet and shouted, "Is this how you act as the Crown Prince?!"
"I entrusted Longyan to you and Huaixu, and you haven't done your job properly. I'll have your uncle clean up your mess!"
"They even disregarded the lives of the common people, colluded with foreign enemies, and, like those纨绔子弟 (sons of wealthy and powerful families), forcibly abducted the daughters of ministers!"
"You're absolutely ridiculous!"
His voice was filled with deep sorrow and disappointment.
Jun Yinghuai looked at the stack of official documents at his feet, his heart as cold as ice.
Colluding with foreign enemies?
Ha, these people really know how to kick someone when they're down.
He looked at the Emperor expressionlessly and sneered, "Father, have you ever truly believed in me?"
"I am truly frustrated in my role as the Crown Prince."
The emperor was furious, and a deep sorrow welled up in his heart.
"Feeling frustrated?"
"Since you feel stifled being the crown prince, I will grant your wish and depose you!"
"I won't let you suffer!"