bookrandom Chapter 121 His Highness is becoming increasingly unscrupulous
Chapter 121 His Highness is becoming increasingly unscrupulous
The quilt and clothes were stained with Shen Sangwan's blood. At this moment, she was only focused on Shuyan and didn't think about anything else.
[Master, that's enough, that's enough. Quickly administer the hemostatic powder. Excessive blood loss will cause you to fall into a coma. There's still a lot to deal with outside; please don't collapse at this time.]
Shen Sangwan's mind was starting to feel a little muddled, but a strong belief kept her telling herself not to fall asleep.
"The meaning of the book~"
The voice was somewhat weak, and it took several calls before Shuyi on the other side of the screen heard it.
The urging voices outside the door kept her busy, and she could only keep repeating that everything inside the hall was as usual.
Hearing his prince call him, he hurried in and was terrified by the sight of bloodstains everywhere and a brocade quilt stained red.
"It's over, it's over, His Majesty is definitely going to execute me now."
"Your Highness!"
Shen Sangwan leaned weakly against the bed. "Clean this up later, and don't let anyone in until it's all set up properly."
"Your Highness, you have lost so much blood. This servant will go and fetch the imperial physician right away."
"Stop! I'm fine, I won't die for now, don't make a fuss."
Shuyi, her hands trembling, helped Shen Sangwan up. "Your Highness, why are you doing this?"
"Go and fetch a new dress, one with wide sleeves, and have me change into it."
"Yes...yes, I'll get it for you from the cabinet right away." Her voice was choked with sobs, and tears streamed down her face as she wiped them away haphazardly while rummaging through the cabinet behind her.
Most of the clothes in Weiyang Palace were tight-sleeved and fitted. The only two pieces were gifts from the Empress Dowager for the Eldest Princess's fifteenth birthday, and they had been left unworn.
When she raised her hand to remove her clothes, Shen Sangwan felt no pain, but Shuyi's eyes reddened.
His chest and clothes were covered in blood; it was horrifying.
"These are just minor injuries, why are you crying? If you go to the battlefield in the future, there will be far more dangerous things than this. Do you want to cry your eyes out when you see them?"
To ease the tension, Shen Sangwan looked at Shuyi with a slightly teasing expression.
"Your Highness used to never show your emotions, but since returning to the capital, you seem to enjoy teasing me even more."
Shuyan carefully used the soft handkerchief she had previously used to wipe away the bloodstains near Shen Sangwan's chest.
Hearing what the other person said, his hand relaxed slightly, and his expression softened considerably.
The wide sleeves completely covered the wound on her wrist. Only after feeling that everything was alright did Shen Sangwan dare to go out.
The moment the door opened, Shen Yuchen stood up first and saw Shen Sangwan, who had already changed her clothes.
A hint of something unreadable flashed in his eyes.
"Sister, your body—?"
"I'm fine, Your Majesty, please don't worry."
When Shen Yuchen's hand was about to touch her wrist, Shen Sangwan turned and moved to the side to the imperial physicians.
“I have instructed Shuyi to take good care of Princess Yuan’an. We will discuss how to treat her after her fever subsides. Please leave now so as not to disturb her peace.”
Physician Li and Physician Qin exchanged glances, then bowed and withdrew.
"Sister, then you..."
"Your Majesty, the more important matters now are to find out who committed the arson and to track down the assassin."
Shen Yuchen's worried gaze was almost overflowing from the corners of his eyes, but as soon as Shen Sangwan raised her voice slightly, he immediately fell silent, afraid of angering her.
"As Sister instructed, all the people have been detained in Xuyang Palace."
Shen Sangwan nodded and walked out.
Shen Yuchen followed behind her cautiously, like a little pet.
Wen Yuening did not choose to return to Xuyang Palace amidst the chaos. Although some people did not notice her, there were still eyes watching her. Going back at this time would cause a lot of unnecessary trouble.
He simply returned to his Phoenix Palace and, using the excuse of feeling unwell, relayed the message to Shen Yuchen.
"This fire was clearly caused by the princess herself setting off fireworks. Why are we being detained here?"
"It's bad enough that this princess is being presumptuous in the court, but now she's even more unscrupulous and extremely arrogant."
The court officials who were usually at odds with Shen Sangwan began to spout wild and arrogant remarks.
"Prime Minister, you must inform His Majesty that we are being treated as thieves and detained here with our families after attending a palace banquet. This is truly inappropriate."
"Your Majesty has arrived——!"
Fu'an shouted, instantly silencing the murmurs that filled the hall.
Shen Sangwan had neither the energy nor the inclination to waste her remaining strength arguing with those court officials.
The two entered the hall one after the other and took their seats in high positions.
Shen Yuchen hesitated to say "Rise," and the court officials and their families dared not rise, remaining kneeling.
"My sister may not mind, but I will."
"Since you love to gossip so much, you should all kneel down before me."
"They claim to be loyal officials of the court, but what's the difference between them and commoners? Have they wasted their time studying the classics?"
Shen Sangwan naturally realized Shen Yuchen's intention, but she just sat quietly without making a sound or moving.
After kneeling for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, some of the young ladies in the hall could not withstand it and swayed as if they were about to fall down.
"Flat body."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
When they stood up, they helped each other up.
"Please wait a moment longer. I have already sent someone to find the arsonist. Although he is dressed as a eunuch, he is not from the palace. It makes it hard for me not to suspect that he is one of your servants."
"Your Highness has misunderstood. Today, the fireworks displays were held in a relatively concentrated area. In autumn, the weather is dry, and any residue left behind could cause a fire. In the midst of the chaos, how could Your Highness be certain that the person was intentionally setting the fire, rather than someone rushing to put it out?"
Shen Sangwan leaned back in her chair and pretended to doze off.
My head feels heavy, I really want to sleep, and I don't want to pay attention to what those idiots are saying.
Who knew the other party would push their luck and say even more outrageous things.
Shen Sangwan waved her hand, and Ruoli, who was hiding in the shadows, flew out.
He drew his sword and placed it on the minister's shoulder.
"As I said, wait a moment. If anyone insists on stepping forward, I don't mind being the executioner."
The soft, gentle voice startled the officials present.
Previously, when they attended the morning court session in the Xuyang Palace, the eldest princess they knew was sharp-tongued and aggressive, unlike now who was completely devoid of any imposing presence.
It seems that what the eunuch reported earlier was true; he was indeed injured.
Cen Zhouyuan's temples throbbed incessantly, and he gradually felt uneasy.
He sent someone to poison the fire today, but they were intercepted halfway. He doesn't know why, but he has a vague feeling that someone will implicate him in this arson incident.
The official, with a knife to his neck, was so frightened that he knelt on the ground and dared not utter another sound.
Seeing this, Shen Sangwan found it too much trouble to even scoff.
Shuyun and Cen Qingyu entered the hall at the same time to pay their respects to Shen Yuchen.
When Cen Qingyu, with a long sword at her waist, entered the hall, she first looked at Cen Zhouyuan, her eyes flashing with extremely complex emotions.
"Your Majesty, the fire has been brought under control, but the losses are still being calculated. A detailed report will be available tomorrow."
"Has the arsonist been caught?"
Cen Qingyu glanced at Cen Zhouyuan again.