Chapter 61: Getting Beaten
Upon the arrival of Master Ling Yi, Empress Xiao was the first to hear the news, and she welcomed him to the Crown Prince’s Mansion. She had personally witnessed Master Ling Yi’s mystical power in healing wounds, which possessed significant restorative strength.
"His Highness the Crown Prince is a virtuous person, a man of fortune naturally blessed by Heaven," said Master Ling Yi after performing his Mystical Arts. He humbly declined all praise and even the Empress’s rewards. As one of the three major disciples under Master Huo Yi, Master Ling Yi, besides Master Huo Yi himself, was the most beloved mage among the People of Nanzheng.
"Thank you, Master— " The Empress personally saw Master Ling Yi out, relieved that his arrival was timely, as Zheng Congyuan’s condition visibly improved fast.
Empress Xiao stayed at the Crown Prince’s Mansion for a whole day before returning to the palace. She would not let go of those who harmed Zheng Congyuan.
When Noble Consort Wen received the news, her heart skipped a beat. Why would the Empress come to Bushou Palace? Usually, if she was summoned, it would be to Yanping Palace.
But now, the person had already arrived at the palace, leaving Noble Consort Wen no choice but to stop speculating about the reason for the Empress’s visit; Empress Xiao was already seated in the main seat.
"Noble Consort Wen."
As Noble Consort Wen was about to bow in salutation, Empress Xiao spoke. The Empress, who seldom left her palace, had skin unnaturally pale and sickly. Though her swollen eyes dimly retained their past brightness, the light that shot from them now was exceedingly severe.
"This humble consort greets Your Highness. Your Highness could have sent someone to summon this consort instead of troubling Yourself to come here," said Noble Consort Wen, sensing something amiss despite having not heard any news. She maintained her smile and spoke cautiously.
"My visit is to address the private exit from the palace during the prayer ritual by the Fourth Prince. As a prince of the Royal Family, his absence at the ritual is nearly tantamount to forsaking it." Empress Xiao’s anger was palpable. The Fourth Prince’s lack of sincere prayer had led to Fu Xun’s assassination, not to mention what Zheng Muyuan did, which directly caused this incident. Who else was she to hold accountable if not Noble Consort Wen?
Hearing this, Noble Consort Wen’s face paled, and she immediately knelt down.