nucmednet Chapter 533: Virtual and Submissive
Chapter 533: Virtual and Submissive
Prince Chengxuan's aura was too strong, and he was a head taller than him. The Imperial Master felt short of breath just by standing in front of him.
In order to delay time, he could only bite the bullet and say: "Your Highness, your words are too serious. This matter is of great importance. I must first report to the Queen Mother and then give Your Highness a reply."
Yuan Jiuan said calmly: "Please go ahead. I will wait here."
When he first arrived, he wanted to enter the palace, but the guards at the palace gate stopped him, so he could only wait at the palace gate.
Yuan Jiuan was also afraid that as soon as he left, these people would take the prince's body away and bury it!
The reason why he came to the capital in person this time was that he heard some bad rumors and came to find out the truth.
Empress Dowager Yuan seized power with the intention of establishing a new crown prince and changing the dynasty.
Originally Yuan Jiuan thought that the news he received might be false, but when he saw that Queen Dowager Yuan was about to bury the prince's body without notifying him.
He felt that the news was almost certain.
Now that he saw Ji Yuntang here again, he felt that things might not be that simple.
What does it mean that Ji Yuntang, the Princess of Night from Dongchen Kingdom, can appear in the palace of Xishu Kingdom?
This means that the court of Western Shu is about to undergo a major change!
The imperial teacher hurried back to the palace and went straight to the Cining Palace where Empress Dowager Yuan lived without even saying hello.
The servants in the Cining Palace knew about his relationship with Empress Dowager Yuan, and they were no longer surprised!
But when Empress Dowager Yuan saw the Imperial Master come in, her heart skipped a beat and she hurried over and closed the door.
"Cousin, didn't you go to the Crown Prince's funeral on my behalf? Why are you back?"
The Imperial Master walked over, took her hand, and said sternly: "Cousin, something terrible has happened. Prince Chengxuan has come to the capital and is now at the palace gate."
Queen Mother Yuan's face changed drastically, and she asked in disbelief: "What? Prince Chengxuan came to the palace?"
"Hasn't he been staying in his own fiefdom all this time? Why is he coming to the capital?"
The Imperial Master narrowed his dark eyes and said in a deep voice, "He stopped the hearse and insisted that I open the coffin so that I could see the prince for the last time."
"I suspect that our plan has been leaked. He must have come to the capital this time to appoint another crown prince."
"I just don't know how many troops King Chengxuan brought with him."
Empress Dowager Yuan felt more uneasy, but soon calmed down.
She said with a sinister look, "If he wants to see the prince's body, then let him see it. He has only been to the capital a few times, so what if he sees the body?"
The Imperial Master was stunned and asked, "Cousin, do you mean to open the coffin and let him see it?"
Queen Mother Yuan said: "That's right. Prince Chengxuan has been staying in his fiefdom for many years, and the throne is hereditary. He probably doesn't even know what the prince looks like."
"Not to mention, it was a severely burnt corpse. Even the servants who had served Chu Yi in the palace for many years couldn't tell it apart. How could he, an outsider, tell it apart?"
Empress Dowager Yuan knew very well that such behavior was extremely disrespectful to the deceased, not to mention that the owner of the body was the current crown prince.
Agreeing to open the coffin would be tantamount to slapping the royal family in the face.
But at this time, if she went against King Chengxuan, to put it nicely, both sides would suffer losses, and to put it bluntly, it would be a thankless task.
Only when the other party's doubts are dispelled, will things go smoothly afterwards.
Empress Dowager Yuan glanced at the Imperial Master and knew that in such a situation, she would have to take action personally.
No matter what, Prince Chengxuan is the largest vassal king in the northwest. Even though there are conflicts between them, now that he has come all the way to the capital, she still has to show due courtesy.
At least you have to do enough face-saving work to avoid a fall-out later.
Empress Dowager Yuan went into the house, changed into a plain dress, and went out in a sedan chair.
When she arrived at the palace gate, she saw a group of ministers standing there, and opposite the ministers was a very inconspicuous carriage parked.
In front of the carriage stood a young man wearing white brocade clothes with cloud patterns and with an extraordinary temperament.
He stood there tall and slender, his posture like flowing clouds, his whole person was gentle and elegant, calm and peaceful.
Queen Dowager Yuan was a little surprised. Is this the current Prince Chengxuan, Yuan Jiuan?
Why does it feel a little different from what was rumored?
When Empress Dowager Yuan looked over, Yuan Jiuan also looked over. Their eyes met in space, and sparks flew quickly.
Empress Dowager Yuan knew that Yuan Jiuan only looked gentle, but was actually a ruthless person.
That’s right, how could someone who killed her nephew and sent her a severed hand be a good person?
Thinking of this, Empress Dowager Yuan's face immediately turned cold. She asked the servants to put down the sedan chair, and with the help of Nanny An, she walked down from it herself.
Yuan Jiuan stepped forward and saluted her.
"Yuan Jiuan, the King of Cheng'an in Jizhou, greets the Queen Mother. May the Queen Mother be blessed."
It was said to be a greeting, but it was just a nod.
The kings of all dynasties had the privilege of meeting the emperor without kneeling, so they naturally did not need to kneel when meeting the queen mother.
Furthermore, Yuan Jiuan’s leg prosthesis prevents him from kneeling.
Queen Mother Yuan looked him up and down and said politely, "Prince Chengxuan is coming to the capital, why didn't you send someone to inform me in advance?"
"I'll prepare in advance to welcome you."
Yuan Jiuan's voice was clear and gentle. He said slowly: "I also arrived an hour ago. Jizhou is a long way from the capital. If I send someone to notify them, it will take at least ten days or half a month."
"The Queen Mother was busy with affairs and couldn't spare time. I was afraid of disturbing you, so I didn't send anyone to inform you and went to the capital on my own initiative. The Queen Mother won't blame me, right?"
When the Imperial Master heard these words, the corners of his mouth twitched violently.
Wasn't this what he had just said to fool Yuan Jiuan? How come he was used to deal with Empress Dowager Yuan again?
He was speechless, and his disgust for Yuan Jiuan increased even more.
Empress Dowager Yuan did not notice the change in the Imperial Master. She said, "I am so happy that you can come to the capital. How could I blame you?"
"You have managed Jizhou in an orderly manner and solved many problems for me. I have wanted to meet you for a long time!"
"How about, Your Majesty, come to the palace with me and have a chat, so that I can show my hospitality as a good host."
She also had her own plans in mind. As long as she could call Yuan Jiuan away, there would be no need to open the coffin in public. She could just let the imperial master take the fake prince away and bury him, and that would put an end to it once and for all!
Yuan Jiuan knew her intention. If he left, he would be in the hands of Empress Dowager Yuan. He refused directly, "Thank you for your kindness, Empress Dowager, but there is no rush to go to the palace to reminisce about the past."