EBE Chapter 535: Life Can Be Saved
Chapter 535: Life Can Be Saved
Shen Wantang was stunned. Gu Qianhan actually chose today? !
During the day, he was so relaxed and carefree, as if nothing had happened, that he even had the time to give her a ride. She never expected that he would actually rebel today!
But, when I think about it, today is actually very appropriate.
The eldest daughter of the Duke's Mansion is getting married, and the Crown Prince in the palace is getting married. No one would have thought that the Duke's Mansion would rebel today.
To catch the palace off guard, perhaps this is what Gu Qianhan wants.
He really had a strong and delicate heart. He didn't reveal a word or reveal any flaws during the day, but he broke into the palace at night under the stars.
Shen Wantang herself did not have such a strong heart. Her palms were slightly sweaty and her heart felt heavy as if it was blocked by a stone.
She walked out of the house barefoot without even wearing shoes.
I don't know when it started to drizzle outside, the sky was filled with red light, flames rose, and the sounds of killing became clearer.
Du Juan squatted beside her with her shoes in hand: "Princess, be careful not to catch a cold, put on your shoes first!"
Shen Wantang was uneasy but not too panicked. This was something that was expected, it was just that this day had come a little early.
She put on her shoes and began to give orders: "Qin Xin, tell the chief steward to send people to guard the doors of the palace to prevent the villains from taking advantage of the situation and breaking in!"
"Yes!"
"Madam Chai, all the maids and servants in the mansion must be settled. No one can make trouble at this time. Anyone who leaves the mansion without permission will be treated as a traitor to the master!"
"Yes!"
"Shuxiang, you stay in our yard, take care of everything, and manage all the maids."
"Yes!"
"Du Juan, Qi Yu, the two of you, get dressed for me and follow me later. We will sit in the front hall!"
"Yes!"
After giving all the instructions, Shen Wantang returned to her room. After a simple make-up, she changed her clothes and went to the front hall with her maid.
In the front hall, the imperial doctors gathered together, whispering about something. When Shen Wantang arrived, they all stopped talking and looked at her in unison.
"The Crown Prince's Consort is here. Something big seems to have happened outside. Look at us..."
Shen Wantang's steady voice penetrated the entire front hall: "Don't panic, my fellow doctors. Prince Ning's Mansion is still able to protect itself. I will do my best to protect you all. But if any doctor wants to go home and reunite with his family, he can leave. But the situation is special now, so I'm sorry that I can't send guards to escort you back to the mansion."
The imperial doctors looked at each other and were silent for a while.
Of course they all wanted to leave. The Duke's Mansion was plotting a rebellion. If it failed, it would not have any impact on the Ning Wang Mansion. But if it succeeded, the Ning Wang Mansion would definitely be liquidated or even executed.
There is a high possibility that the imperial doctors who are taking care of Prince Ning will be affected.
But it’s very chaotic outside now. If we travel in the middle of the night, we might be shot to death by arrows before we even get home!
Whether you leave or not, you could lose your life.
After hesitating for a while, two imperial doctors bowed to Shen Wantang and left with their apprentices.
The rest of the imperial physicians did not leave, including Imperial Physician Zhou and Imperial Physician Qin. They all chose to stay.
Firstly, they did not think that the Duke's Mansion could succeed in its rebellion. Secondly, even if the Duke's Mansion could succeed, they had diagnosed the pulse and treated the illnesses of the Duke of Zhenguo and the Duke's wife. With their connections and their strength, they would be able to save their lives and would not be implicated by the Prince Ning's Mansion.
Seeing that no one was leaving, Shen Wantang said calmly, "The doctors should go back to the courtyard to rest and have a good sleep. I believe we will have a conclusion tomorrow morning."
Doctor Zhou looked at her strangely: "You are a young girl, but you speak like an old man. You seem calmer than me. Aren't you afraid that you will be in trouble if the situation changes?"
Shen Wantang thought that if it was someone else who rebelled, she might really worry about being purged and beheaded, but since the person who rebelled was Gu Qianhan, she was not worried.
It’s hard to say whether to marry her or not, but she can definitely save her life.
She said politely, "Thank you for your concern, Doctor Zhou. However, it is useless to worry too much, so I will not worry about it. I have only learned the basics of your secret technique for preserving the fetus. After this incident is over, please don't be so stingy and teach me a little more, okay?"
Doctor Zhou couldn't help but gasp: "At this time, you still want to learn my secret technique of preserving the fetus?! You are indeed a man of character! Don't worry, if you can survive, I, an old man, will not hide my secrets!"
"Thank you, Doctor Zhou."
Doctor Zhou waved his hand and walked out with his apprentice: "Let's go. I'm going back to the courtyard. This front hall is too empty and looks creepy."
As soon as he left, Doctor Qin and several others followed him and returned to their own courtyards.
The huge lobby suddenly became even more empty.
Shen Wantang stood in the center, looking at the flames rising into the sky outside, but his heart became more and more nervous.
The cool night breeze mixed with the moisture of rain blew on Shen Wantang's face, making her mind clearer. She whispered, "Dujuan, Qiyu, let's go and see the prince and princess again."
The two maids responded, one held the umbrella above her head, and the other supported her and walked out with her.
In Shaoguang Courtyard, Prince Ning and Princess Ning were still unconscious.
Xiao Qingxi was guarding Princess Ning. When she heard footsteps, she turned around suddenly.
Seeing that it was Shen Wantang, she felt inexplicably relieved.
However, she still had a bad face: "What are you doing here? The Duke's Mansion is rebelling, why don't you go out and guard the gate of the Prince's Mansion? Why do you come to my mother to pretend to be a filial daughter-in-law? Why, are you afraid that my uncle will kill the Gu family and leave no one alive, and you will have no one to rely on in the future?"
Shen Wantang looked at Xiao Qingxi coldly: "The Gu family has never been my backer. What are you talking about? My backer is only myself. No one is more reliable than myself. But you, Xiao Qingxi, who is your backer? Father? Mother? Or the Queen Mother?"
Xiao Qingxi's face froze, and then he said sternly: "My backer is the emperor! I am his niece!"
Shen Wantang said sarcastically: "No, you have no backing for a long time."
Xiao Qingxi glared at her angrily and resentfully. She originally wanted to scold her, but for some reason, when she saw Shen Wantang's cold eyes, she couldn't even curse at her.
Because she knew in her heart that since her father and mother passed away, she really had no one to rely on.
She said that the emperor was her backer, but she was just trying to scare Shen Wantang. If the emperor really loved her, he would not allow the empress dowager to punish her or allow the Huo family to bully her.
She originally thought that by bringing up the Queen Mother, she could suppress Shen Wantang completely.
But unexpectedly, instead of suppressing Shen Wantang, she shot herself in the foot and was scolded and punished by the empress dowager all day long.
She really didn't know how Shen Wantang could remain safe and sound after angering the Queen Mother. At least she, her own granddaughter, couldn't do it.
Shen Wantang's abilities are much greater than she imagined!
After receiving enough lessons, Xiao Qingxi finally realized that it would be better for her to avoid provoking Shen Wantang.