Chapter 356 - 209: Prince Ning_3
After that, the eunuch had the accompanying Imperial Physician take Prince Ning’s pulse and left behind some medicines and supplements before departing.
It was only after sending Eunuch Xia off from the residence that Fu Wei hurried back to the main courtyard. With a meaningful glance, several confidants began to stand guard around the courtyard.
Prince Ning had already sat up, and although his complexion was still poor, his spirit was much better than before.
Fu Wei bowed and said, "Eunuch Xia has left."
Prince Ning nodded and said, "It seems that those people have grown impatient and want to kill me before the Empress Dowager’s birthday celebration." He then addressed Fu Wei, "General Qian, in his longing to visit his parents and children back home, exhibits a profoundly human sentiment. If the Ye family agrees, let him go. However, we need a good excuse, and he must return before the beginning of June..."
Fu Wei disagreed, saying, "Your Highness, if he goes back, what if the young master’s identity is exposed? Besides, that Li lad has already made progress. If he is captured, we can bring down the Ye family and General Qian can regain his true status. Why the rush? After waiting for eleven years, can’t he wait a little while longer?"
"If he sneaks back and only stays for a couple of days, nothing will be exposed," Prince Ning said. "If he hadn’t mentioned that the young girl from the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop was his daughter, I wouldn’t even have known that he is the long-lost son of that family... It really is an incredible coincidence."
Princess Ning’s eyes also reddened as she said, "That family is truly pitiable, a household of the old, weak, sick, and disabled, yet they were so kind to my son. General Qian’s wife has been waiting for him day after day for ten years; I can understand his eagerness to return home. Prince, please think of a way for him to visit home without raising the Ye family’s suspicions..."
Fu Wei again said, "Forgive my impertinence, but it would be a waste if such a deeply planted spy were to be exposed."
Prince Ning said, "General Qian is steadfast in spirit, exceptional in martial arts, and adept at adapting to circumstances—such talent is rare. He has suffered greatly for my sake and his family has done a great service to my son. Both publicly and privately, I should not hurt his feelings. If I were to hurt his heart, it would not be long before I alienated my loyal soldiers. What’s the point then of aspiring to greatness..." After musing for a moment, Prince Ning added, "Have Zhao Cheng find time to fully disclose to him everything about my son and his family. If we’re to use him, we must trust him. Also, send a message to the Wan family..."
After returning to the capital, Eunuch Xia did not go straight back to the palace, but instead visited Marquis Ye at Ye Mansion.