Chapter 179 Princess Ye Loses Her Mind

Chapter 179: Princess Ye Has Lost Her Mind

Xuan Bing replied, "In the reception hall of the mansion's front courtyard."

"He wanted to go to the Western Garden to see His Highness, but Brother Chen Hu made up an excuse to stop him. Ever since that Imperial Physician Zhu came last time, Brother Chen Hu and a few of us were afraid he might harm His Highness, so we didn't dare let him in alone to see His Highness."

"Brother Chen Hu said it would be best to wait until you return to decide, Princess."

Ji Yuntang pursed her lips and let out a light laugh. "You did well on this matter. The training I've given you these past days hasn't been in vain."

She then furrowed her brows slightly, as if puzzled. "But this Eunuch Zhang is someone from the Emperor's side. Can Chen Hu really stop him?"

Ji Yuntang felt something was off.

Chen Hu was straightforward and stubborn. The excuses he came up with would likely be seen through by Eunuch Zhang at a glance.

Given his status and the imperial orders he carried, he could have directly gone to see Luo Junhe. Why, then, did he delay and willingly wait for her return instead?

Ji Yuntang's face grew more serious. She touched her chin and murmured softly, "If I'm not mistaken, the reason he didn't force his way in to see A He is probably because he heard from Imperial Physician Zhu that A He is in poor health and could die at any moment. He's afraid that if something happens to A He, our Prince Ye's residence will frame the Emperor."

Xuan Bing also understood the stakes. Eunuch Zhang hadn't believed Chen Hu's words at all. He was afraid that if he went in to see Prince Ye, and the Prince died in his presence, he would invite unnecessary trouble and implicate Emperor Jingyang.

"Princess, what do we do now? Should we take any action?"

Ji Yuntang thought for a moment and said solemnly, "It seems Eunuch Zhang came prepared and won't be easy to fool. Go back to the Western Garden first and tell His Highness… to put on another act."

"Yes, Princess." After Ji Yuntang gave her orders, Xuan Bing acknowledged and left.

Ji Yuntang then turned and headed to the reception hall in the front courtyard.

At that moment, Eunuch Zhang was sitting in a scenic pavilion by the water in the front courtyard. He held a handful of fish food, leisurely feeding the fish in the pond, looking quite content.

Ji Yuntang walked over and greeted him cheerfully.

"Eunuch Zhang, you honor the Prince Ye's residence with your presence. Why didn't you send word to me beforehand? I was out just now and kept you waiting so long. I do apologize."

Eunuch Zhang grabbed a large handful of fish food from the basin and dumped it all into the pond. He turned around and smiled at Ji Yuntang.

"What are you saying, Princess Ye? You are the master, and I am the servant. Even if I waited only an hour in the Prince Ye's residence, or even ten hours, it would be only proper."

"Today, I came on the Emperor's orders, selecting two boxes of precious medicinal herbs from the Imperial Pharmacy to see His Highness Prince Ye. How is His Highness now? Has he improved any?"

Ji Yuntang sensed the probing intent in his words and knew this was the real reason for Eunuch Zhang's visit.

Given that Emperor Jingyang can't be without an attendant, the fact that Eunuch Zhang was willing to wait an hour without leaving meant he was determined to see Luo Junhe in person today.

Ji Yuntang was also willing to play along. A faint smile curled at the corners of her lips, looking very gentle.

"Thanks to the Emperor's blessing, my husband's health has greatly improved. I believe he will recover soon. Since you are here, Eunuch Zhang, why not come with me to the Western Garden and see for yourself?"

Prince Ye is going to recover?

Eunuch Zhang's hand shook as he fed the fish, startled.

After recovering from his shock, he felt Ji Yuntang had lost her mind.

Everyone in the capital knew how severely ill Luo Junhe was. Not to mention that before Ji Yuntang's thorough purge of the Prince Ye's residence, Emperor Jingyang's spies there would write to Eunuch Zhang every half month reporting on Luo Junhe's condition.

Furthermore, just five days ago, Imperial Physician Zhu had personally visited and clearly stated that Luo Junhe was on the verge of death.

Now, news of Prince Ye's critical illness had spread like wildfire across the city.

The entire Dongchen Kingdom had probably come to believe it.

But what did Ji Yuntang just say?

She said Luo Junhe was nearly recovered!

If that wasn't madness, what was?

Now, looking at the smile on Ji Yuntang's face, Eunuch Zhang felt it was a forced, bitter smile.

Only she knew how much pain she was hiding.

Eunuch Zhang sighed. At that moment, he suddenly wanted to comfort this young woman who was pretending to be strong.

"Princess Ye, I know you've only recently married into the Prince Ye's residence and can't yet accept the fact that Prince Ye is nearing his end."

"But people must look forward. Prince Ye has managed to hold on for three years with his broken body—that's no small feat. In his lifetime, he was fortunate to marry a formidable princess like you. Even if he leaves no heir, he should be content. Don't deceive yourself any longer. If you want to cry, go ahead. I won't laugh at you."

Ji Yuntang: "..."

Ji Yuntang: "???"

She blinked, looking at Eunuch Zhang in confusion.

"Why would I cry?"

Eunuch Zhang: "Prince Ye is about to die!"

Ji Yuntang's face fell, and she said sternly, "Nonsense. My husband is clearly about to recover. Who told you he's dying?"

Eunuch Zhang: "..."

The Emperor said so, Imperial Physician Zhu said so, Consort Li said so...

Though he thought this, he couldn't say those names. Instead, he said solemnly, "That's what people outside are saying."

"Eunuch, people outside haven't entered the residence to see my husband. How could they know his current condition? Did Imperial Physician Zhu tell His Majesty this?"

Caught off guard by Ji Yuntang's guess, Eunuch Zhang's heart trembled. He wiped imaginary sweat from his forehead, relieved she hadn't mentioned Emperor Jingyang and Consort Li; otherwise, he wouldn't have known how to answer.

Somewhat awkwardly, he said, "You're right, Princess Ye. The news did come from Imperial Physician Zhu to the Emperor, who then sent me to the Prince Ye's residence. May I now go see His Highness Prince Ye?"

Ji Yuntang smiled lightly, a glint flashing in her eyes.

"Of course. Didn't I just say I'd take you there?"

Eunuch Zhang: "..."

Could he say he was too busy comforting Ji Yuntang to hear that sentence?

"Alright, let's go now."

Ji Yuntang led Eunuch Zhang through the winding corridors all the way to the Western Garden.

The servants in the Western Garden were delighted to see Ji Yuntang return and quickly came forward to greet her.

"Your servants pay respects to Princess Ye."

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