boyutpedia Chapter 1883 Covering Up for the Crown Prince
Chapter 1883 Covering Up for the Crown Prince
Wan Lianxing patted Cheng Youning's small body, "Grandson, let the old steward take you to see a doctor."
The old steward asked, "What's wrong with the Crown Prince?"
Wan Lianxing said, "His parents spanked him."
"Oh dear! How badly did they get hurt?"
Shameless, Cheng Youning once again displayed his pitiful bottom in front of everyone, and the old steward cooperated by letting out another "Ouch!" Cheng Youning was now completely satisfied. The Emperor felt sorry for him, and so did the old steward; he had been grimacing just moments before, but now he was smiling with his lips pursed.
No one can back him up as well as the Emperor. When Cheng Youning wasn't the Crown Prince, his great-uncle always protected him like this when things happened. This was the first time since he became the Crown Prince. Just now, he was still doubtful about his great-uncle's reaction, unsure whether his great-uncle would help him or punish him. So he deliberately put on a pained expression to try and make his great-uncle feel sorry for him, and he succeeded.
How could Cheng Youning not be happy? His great-uncle no longer confined him to his quarters, and the matter of copying the "Crown Prince's Instructions" was no longer mentioned. At the same time, his great-uncle successfully covered up the outrageous things he had done. Even though his father was furious with him, he didn't dare to do anything to him. He was the biggest beneficiary.
Before being taken away by the old butler, Cheng Youning tried to ingratiate himself by feeding his great-grandfather medicine. This task could only be done by the culprit, Cheng Feng. With Cheng Youning feeding the medicine, Wan Lianxing couldn't even open his mouth!
While taking his medicine, Wan Lianxing said, "Actually, whether I take the medicine or not is secondary. You should get me some food. If I don't have anything in my stomach, no medicine will help. Because of this brat You Ning's antics, I don't even have the strength to speak right now."
The feeling of helplessness caused by the poison returned, leaving Wan Lianxing extremely weak.
"You're covering for him even though he's weak. That kid needs a good beating. I couldn't go to the Crown Prince's residence yesterday, otherwise I would have given him a good spanking." Clearly, Cheng Feng was dissatisfied with Wan Lianxing's protection of Cheng Youning.
Wan Lianxing hissed again, his meaning very clear: he did not agree to the Crown Prince's backside being so easily ripped open!
"Uncle, do you think you wronged your grandson by accusing him of the things he did?"
"It's definitely not a case of injustice, but we can't just start a fight without considering the methods."
"You think you can beat him up with some method? Let me tell you, your grandson's concubines are no pushovers either. They're so young, yet they already know how to flatter your grandson. Especially that concubine in the south, you're older than your grandson, and she's particularly good at pleasing him. She's the one who started this whole thing about helping to copy the 'Crown Prince's Instructions'! Isn't she leading your grandson astray?"
"Alright, you and Shang tide don't need to worry about this anymore. Later, have the old steward select a few good tutors to go to the Crown Prince's residence and properly teach those concubines." After hearing about Cheng Youning's scandalous affairs in the Crown Prince's residence, Wan Lianxing already had a plan in mind.
Wan Lianxing then said to Cheng Feng, "It's almost March. Yesterday, I heard from your mother that You Ning is going to take the imperial examination and has already started preparing for the success banquet. Your mother has high hopes for You Ning in this examination. In order not to disappoint your mother, I decided to let You Ning off the hook. Otherwise, he would have to be given at least thirty strokes of the cane. I originally did not plan to let the Crown Prince take the imperial examination. I know his level. I hope he can study at the Imperial Academy for a few more years. Once he passes the imperial examination, I'm afraid he will become arrogant and won't be able to study well in the future. Becoming successful too early is not a good thing. You Ning can't compare with a scholar like Song Qianyuan. He studies diligently and wholeheartedly, just to pass the examination. You Ning is competitive and unwilling to be inferior to others. He is only taking the imperial examination to compete with others."
Cheng Feng knew what kind of son he was. "Uncle, are you really going to let him take the imperial examination? If he fails, it will be you who will lose face."
"Do you think I don't know? That's why I'm taking this opportunity to release him and send him to the Imperial Academy to study. I'll send him to study in a little while. I don't want to embarrass myself because of him."
Cheng Feng glanced at Wan Lianxing's half-serious, half-joking expression and said, "I think Uncle still doesn't want to cover for You Ning!"
"Believe it or not, I'm too lazy to explain to you. In my opinion, whether I drink this medicine or not is not a big deal. The main thing is to get me something to eat. My stomach is empty."
"Isn't it just hunger? I'll have someone bring Uncle's breakfast over."
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For the first time in seven years, Wan Lianxing missed court due to illness.
Yesterday morning, Wan Lianxing sat majestically on the dragon throne, but today he is unwell.
The entire court was skeptical, after all, the emperor was a martial artist and in better health than many others. Seven years had passed without the emperor falling ill, so everyone had their doubts about his health.
So they inquired among themselves, but unfortunately, none of them knew the truth. The palace servants were even more tight-lipped, and they couldn't get anything out of them.
Everyone had hoped to get some information from Ge Dongqing, but they learned that Ge Dongqing was unwell and had taken leave.
Then I remembered the two generals whom the emperor loved, and as a result, the two generals also asked for leave.
Could this be such a coincidence? The ministers found it increasingly suspicious!
Finally, everyone focused their attention on the Imperial Advisor Huang Chenming. This man held a high position and was a favorite of the Emperor. Moreover, he knew the past and the future.
Huang Chenming was also wondering what was wrong with the Emperor's health. He knew the Emperor's birth date and time, so he moved his fingers and performed a divination for Wan Lianxing. Then he told the ministers surrounding him, "The Emperor is in good health and will be able to attend court in a couple of days. Since he will not be attending court today, everyone may go home!"
If the emperor is really ill, no one wants to miss the opportunity to visit him. The ministers want to see the emperor and don't want to leave like this. Huang Chenming naturally has the same idea.
Having just recovered some strength after breakfast, Wan Lianxing summoned the ministers who had come to visit him for the first time in his palace. The ministers were stubborn and wouldn't give up until they saw the emperor, so Wan Lianxing had no choice but to let them see him in order to prove that he was still alive and well.
In front of the ministers, Wan Lianxing casually dismissed the fact that he was poisoned as a mere cold.
Seeing how concerned the ministers were about Wan Lianxing, Cheng Feng, who had just felt that their presence was delaying Wan Lianxing's rest and recovery, thought about his own tears and Shang Xi's wailing last night. He no longer dared to go against Wan Lianxing's wishes and served him with even greater care.
Cheng Feng and Shang tide couldn't care less about the affairs of Prince Pang's residence and stayed in the palace to serve him.
Because of the difference between men and women, Wan Lianxing naturally wouldn't let Shang Xi serve him. However, Cheng Feng was different. Wan Lianxing could order Cheng Feng around but not the palace servants. Therefore, neither Cheng Feng nor Shang tide knew what the Prince Pang's mansion was like.