in2ebook Chapter 137 The carriage loses control
Chapter 137 The carriage loses control
"Let's give it a try. I'll fetch the imperial physician for you."
The old lady sighed, "The imperial physician has examined me; I know my eyes well, so please don't worry about it."
Gu Linglong pouted and started babbling.
Why bother finding a doctor? Aren't my second brother and I both doctors? But for Grandma's illness, only I, as a doctor, can truly cure it.
Su Xiuran suddenly looked at her daughter. Could her daughter cure her?
Gu Linglong had fully recovered her skills and was even stronger than before. Although she didn't know how this was possible, it was ultimately a good thing, so she stopped worrying about it.
With a flick of her wrist, Gu Linglong sent a talisman into the old woman's head.
[All diseases will disappear]
Unseen by others, the tumor in the old lady's head rapidly dissipated, deflated instantly like a punctured balloon.
The old lady seemed to sense something; she looked up and the white expanse in front of her became much clearer.
"Old...old man, why can I suddenly see clearly? Could this be a final burst of lucidity before death?"
The old lady panicked instantly. Her son-in-law had just come out, and she was already going to follow him?
What about her daughter?
Although it's not as clear as before, it's much clearer than when I first came to the Minister's residence.
Gu Linglong patted the old lady's mottled hand to comfort her, while secretly covering her mouth with her other hand and laughing. What do you mean by a final burst of energy? This grandmother is just too cute, hehe.
[What do you mean by a final burst of energy before death? This is because your granddaughter helped dissipate the tumor in your brain. Now that nothing is pressing on your nerves, your eyes have naturally gotten better. It's just that the nerves in your eyes have been compressed for too long, so you still need to take some medication to regulate them.]
Before long, Grandma's eyesight will be back to normal; she'll even be able to thread a needle without any problem.
Su Xiuran almost cried with joy: "Mother, this is wonderful news! Look, Mingtang returned home safely today, and your eyes are healed. What does this mean? It means that our family was plagued by bad luck before, but now the bad luck has receded and good luck has arrived."
The old lady was comforted by her daughter's words and thought about it; it was indeed the case.
Duke Su laughed heartily and instructed his servants, "My daughter is right, this is a joyous occasion, go and set off a few more firecrackers at the gate."
"Yes, sir!" The servant ran down excitedly; today was truly a good day.
Gu Liyao stepped forward: "Grandmother, let me take your pulse."
“good good”
Mingzhu took Gu Linglong's hand, allowing the old lady to free up her hands so that Gu Liyao could take her pulse.
After taking her pulse, Gu Liyao admired his younger sister even more, and his grandmother's condition had improved considerably.
"Grandma, I'll prescribe some medicine for you. After you take it, your eyes will be back to normal."
The old lady nodded repeatedly: "Good, good, all my grandsons are very capable."
After talking for a while, the group left.
Gu Mingtang and Gu Yu'an were talking in the study.
Gu Mingtang asked incredulously, "You mean the Second Prince and the Prime Minister have fallen out?"
"That's right. The Prime Minister's original plan was to bring you and General Zheng down and replace them with his men—killing two birds with one stone. They would have both power and troops, and all six ministries would be under his control. At that time, it would be incredibly easy for him to launch a rebellion and attack the capital."
"The Prime Minister doesn't truly intend to support the Second Prince's ascension to the throne; he merely uses him as a puppet to provide a pretext for future uprisings. Either the Second Prince himself desires the throne, or it's his grandson who does."
"Moreover, the Second Prince was infected with a Gu worm, which he discovered. The Prime Minister used the Gu worm to slowly control him, causing him to lose his ability to think for himself. The Gu worm was poisonous, and the Prime Minister probably didn't value the Second Prince's life at all."
Gu Mingtang was somewhat alarmed: "This prime minister is too ruthless. The second prince is, after all, his own grandson."
Gu Mingtang thought for a moment and then sighed: "That's right. The Prime Minister has been at the pinnacle of power for so many years, and his ambition is no longer comparable to what it used to be. Now, the only thing that can satisfy his ambition is the throne, isn't it?"
Gu Yu'an nodded in deep agreement: "The Prime Minister has failed this time; there may be a next time."
Gu Mingtang stood up, his expression somewhat grave: "I'll give the people in the Six Ministries a thorough dressing down later, and have someone keep an eye on the Prime Minister's residence."
Gu Yu'an thought for a moment and then asked the crucial question: "Father, are we now considered the Second Prince's people, or the Fourth Prince's or the Sixth Prince's people?"
After all, these princes have all been kind to his Gu family.
Gu Mingtang raised an eyebrow upon hearing this: "Is that even a question? Of course it's the Sixth Prince! The Sixth Prince is the protagonist; the Second Prince is clearly cannon fodder, he's not worthy."
"Look at those plays, it's always the people around the protagonist who survive to the end. Besides, the Sixth Prince is a good one. If he were a bad one, we'd take him down and find a different protagonist."
Gu Yu'an chuckled and nodded, having completely forgotten about that poke: "Father was right, after all."
"That's right. Even though you're a young marquis now, you still have a lot to learn."
"Yes, thank you for your guidance, Father."
……
On Chu Yuan's way back to the capital, a carriage suddenly went out of control and rushed toward Chu Yuan's imperial carriage at such a speed that no one had time to react.
"Protect the emperor, protect the emperor"
The guards rushed forward, leaped onto their horses, and pulled on the reins, bringing the crazed horse under control at the last second.
Zhao Fu was so shocked his heart almost jumped out of his chest: "Whose carriage is so audacious as to dare to ram His Majesty's imperial carriage?"
The guards surrounded the carriage, swords drawn, and shouted, "Come out!"
Lin Xiaoxiao stepped out of the carriage, trembling slightly with fear. She hurriedly knelt down.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I don't know what happened to this horse; it suddenly went out of control. I didn't mean to bump into Your Majesty's imperial carriage."
Lin Xiaoxiao is quite pretty, and she dressed up especially for today, wearing a plain white dress with a few strands of hair falling from her forehead, making her look pitiful.
Chu Yuan lifted the curtain and stepped out, looking at the people kneeling below: "Raise your heads."
"Yes, Your Majesty"
Lin Xiaoxiao looked up, tears still welling up in her eyes.
"Why are you crying? I didn't say I was going to punish you."
"This humble woman is only worried about Your Majesty and fears that I might offend Your Majesty."
Chu Yuan slightly curled the corners of his lips: "Whose family are you from? Are you married?"
"Your Majesty, my daughter, Lin Xiaoxiao, is an orphan. Her godparents are both Vice Ministers of the Ministry of Personnel, and she is unmarried."
"Do you have someone you like?"
Lin Xiaoxiao raised her misty eyes to look at Chu Yuan, then quickly lowered her head again.
"No, I prefer tall, strong, mature, and stable men, but I haven't met one yet."
Chu Yuan's lips curled up; the woman in front of him was quite attractive, meeting his aesthetic standards.
"Do you think I fit your description of being tall, mighty, mature, and steady?"
"Conforms to..."
Lin Xiaoxiao's face was flushed with just the right amount of red.
"Would you like to enter the palace?"
Lin Xiaoxiao lowered her head even further: "The marriage arrangements are entirely up to my godfather and godmother."
Chu Yuan smiled with satisfaction and gave Zhao Fu a look.
Zhao Fu immediately stepped forward and handed a jade pendant to Lin Xiaoxiao: "Congratulations, Miss. This is His Majesty's jade pendant. Tomorrow, this servant will personally send someone to fetch you."
"Thank you so much, sir."
When Zhao Fu turned around, he caught a glimpse of the silver needle on the horse's neck. He took a deep look at Lin Xiaoxiao before returning to Chu Yuan's side. This woman is no ordinary person!