Chapter 454: Chapter 454 Various Families’ Reaction (9)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The Third Prince sent someone to check the two lists. After confirming that there were no mistakes, he replied to Eunuch Li.
“Since you’ve confirmed there’s no mistake, we still have another mandate to be completed. We’ll take our leave first,” Eunuch Li said after receiving the reply.
“Alright, come over for tea when you have time,” the Third Prince politely offered.
Eunuch Li turned his head and said to a young eunuch, “Bring Young Master Gu back to the palace to meet the Emperor.”
The young eunuch responded, walked to Gu Chengrui, and bowed. He led the way to the palace immediately after.
After Eunuch Li and the others had left, the Third Prince asked Butler Feng to store his rewards in the warehouse while storing Gu Chengrui’s reward in the guest courtyard.
Just as he was about to go out for something, a guard suddenly ran over and said, “Greetings, King Rui. The Emperor is unconscious, and the Empress Dowager has invited all the princes into the palace.”
“What? Unconscious? What happened?” The Third Prince asked hurriedly.
“I’m not sure either. I only know that he fainted while he was reviewing a memorial.”
“Let’s go.” The Third Prince immediately followed him and ran to the Imperial Palace.
Seeing this, Butler Feng quickly arranged for a carriage to catch up.
Zhou Ying touched her nose thoughtfully, then followed the servant carrying the rewards back to the guest courtyard.
After storing them in a small storeroom, she immediately sent her consciousness to the Fourth Prince’s manor. As expected, Eunuch Li was already there.
After receiving the imperial edict, the Fourth Prince also inquired about the Third Prince and the Seventh Prince’s consorts.
After Eunuch Li left, the Fourth Prince was silent momentarily before saying, “Yang Wanning was actually given to my third brother. Interesting. Father is starting to suppress my eldest brother.”
Seventh Su, the seventh son of the Su family, walked over casually and replied, “Cousin, you have to be careful. Minister Hong is the Emperor’s diehard supporter. We’ve repeatedly asked him for help, but he rejected us.”
“That depends on how you see this. At least his daughter isn’t bestowed on my eldest or third brother.” The Fourth Prince replied and looked at Seventh Su deeply.
Seventh Su was stunned momentarily before smiling and saying, “That’s true. We’re still relatively safe compared to them.”
It was just a woman, and it would be easy for them to guard against her. Also, it was beneficial for them to get in touch with the Hong family.
“By the way, I heard that the Emperor summoned Gu Chengrui into the palace.” “Is that so? What exactly is the Emperor…” Just as the Fourth Prince was about to turn around and return to his residence, a guard ran over to report, “Reporting to King Kang, the Emperor has fainted. The Empress Dowager has summoned all the princes into the palace.”
“What?” The Fourth Prince and Seventh Master Su looked at each other solemnly.
They would be in a bad position if something happened to the Emperor. The Fourth Prince immediately handed the imperial edict to Seventh Su and ordered his servants to prepare a carriage; he then rushed to the palace with his guards.
Zhou Ying then turned to look at the palace. At this time, the Emperor had already woken up. Although he was a little dispirited, he was still fine; the Empress Dowager and Empress were guarding him.
The Third Prince caught up to Gu Chengrui, let him get into the carriage, and rushed all the way into the back of the palace.
After entering the palace, the Third Prince brought Gu Chengrui into a side hall while he himself entered the study.
Seeing that the Emperor had woken up, he heaved a sigh of relief and asked, “Are you alright, Father?”
The Emperor shook his head and didn’t say anything.
It was the Empress Dowager who answered, “The imperial physicians said your father’s fine but just too tired. He will need to rest more.”
“That’s great to hear.”
The Empress Dowager looked at the Emperor and said, “Your Majesty, we’ll take our leave. Have a good sleep.”
The Emperor nodded and looked at the Third Prince, saying, “Bring Gu Chengrui along for the morning court session tomorrow.”
“Yes, Father. Please take your rest.” After the Third Prince finished speaking, he left the study with the Empress Dowager, the Empress, and the Fourth Prince’s mother—Consort Shu..