Chapter 181 Entering the Palace to Lodge a Complaint

Chapter 181: Entering the Palace to File a Complaint

"My husband was already like this that day. If you don't believe me, ask the Emperor to call the three of them in and ask them yourself."

Eunuch Zhang: "..."

He hadn't expected Ji Yuntang to be so well-prepared and even have witnesses.

He opened his mouth to say something, but Ji Yuntang's cold voice cut in again.

"Eunuch Zhang, just because Imperial Physician Zhu said one thing, the whole capital and even the entire Dongchen Kingdom is spreading news that my husband is about to die. This has caused serious trouble for me, my husband, and the Prince Ye's residence — I don't even dare to go out all day."

"In short, I won't let this matter end easily. I hope you'll truthfully report when you go back so the Emperor can do right by my husband and the Prince Ye's residence."

Wang Sheng appeared from nowhere and chimed in: "Esteemed Eunuch, what our princess says is correct. What you may not know is that the commoners all over the capital are cursing Princess Ye, calling her a cursed star who married in to kill Prince Ye, and falsely accusing her of wanting the Prince Ye's silver and status."

"A woman's reputation is everything. And she's the princess of our residence. More than that, our Wanzhuang Tower business has also been hurt badly — we've been closed for days. Who's going to pay for this loss?"

Eunuch Zhang was already annoyed by Ji Yuntang's rebuttal, and now seeing a young lad step up and confront him, he immediately said displeasedly:

"How dare you! I'm talking to Princess Ye. What right does a servant like you have to interrupt? No manners! Step back!"

Ji Yuntang, however, did the opposite. She thought Wang Sheng's timing was perfect.

His words immediately positioned the Prince Ye's residence solidly as the victim.

No matter how the other side argued, they were the victims.

Ji Yuntang directly beckoned Wang Sheng in and introduced him to Eunuch Zhang:

"Eunuch Zhang rarely visits the Prince Ye's residence, so you may not know him. Let me give you a proper introduction. His name is Wang Sheng, and he is the new steward of our residence and the general manager of Wanzhuang Tower."

"Wang Sheng is a servant, but he's not wrong. His words are exactly what the prince and I wanted to say."

Wang Sheng was startled by Ji Yuntang's words. Heaven knows, he had only accidentally overheard the masters talking outside the door. Thinking about the slander Prince Ye and Princess Ye had suffered, he couldn't hold back and came in to support them.

Before speaking, he had hesitated, afraid of causing trouble for Luo Junhe and Ji Yuntang.

He never expected to suddenly become the new steward and the manager of Wanzhuang Tower.

Luo Junhe's narrow, peach-blossom eyes narrowed, darkness deepening in them. His presence expanded, his lips formed a straight line, and his gaze locked directly onto Eunuch Zhang.

"Eunuch Zhang, my princess has explained the whole matter to you. Imperial Physician Zhu cursed me, deceived His Majesty, and caused my princess to be slandered by the whole capital for no reason, affecting her reputation and the business of the Prince Ye's residence."

"If this matter is not properly resolved, then what authority do I have? What authority does the royal family have? And where will my princess's reputation be?"

Eunuch Zhang: "..."

His back was soaked with cold sweat, yet he still had to force a smile on his face.

"Well... Your Highness Prince Ye, please calm down. Your illness has just improved. Don't get so angry over such a little thing. It's not worth ruining your health."

Ji Yuntang saw he was dodging the issue. Her eyes dimmed slightly, and then a smile bloomed at the corners of her mouth.

"Eunuch Zhang, how about this? Since I've got nothing else to do today, why don't I go with you and tell the Emperor the truth, so he can do right by my husband and me. What do you think?"

Eunuch Zhang: "..."

Could he refuse?

He didn't dare say it, but with Ji Yuntang's troublemaking nature, if she went to the palace, things would blow up.

Even if the Emperor stepped in, he might not be able to save Imperial Physician Zhu's life.

Eunuch Zhang's mind raced as he tried to figure out how to stop her from coming along, when he heard Luo Junhe's magnetic voice ring out.

"I think the princess's proposal is excellent. After A Tang goes to the palace, she can ask His Majesty to issue a decree telling everyone that my health is about to recover."

"First, it stops the rumors and clears our names. Second, it reassures the Emperor, the consort, and the people who are worried about my health, letting them know those rumors were maliciously fabricated. Wanzhuang Tower can also reopen earlier."

After speaking, he raised an eyebrow and asked, "What does Imperial Physician Zhu think?"

Imperial Physician Zhu: "..."

This couple was in perfect sync, blocking everything he wanted to say. What else could he say?

He felt that he had been played by Ji Yuntang from the very beginning, but he had no proof.

Eunuch Zhang looked sheepish, forcing a fake smile. "What Your Highness says is absolutely right. In that case, let the princess come with me to the palace. I'm sure the Emperor will clear your reputations and put the rumors to rest."

Luo Junhe knew Eunuch Zhang wanted to protect Imperial Physician Zhu and didn't want to bring Ji Yuntang along.

But that didn't matter; as long as he agreed, it was fine.

He believed Ji Yuntang would bring Imperial Physician Zhu to justice once and for all.

Luo Junhe said calmly, "Then I'll trouble Eunuch Zhang."

Ji Yuntang followed Eunuch Zhang out of the Prince Ye's residence. They shared a carriage, and all the way, Eunuch Zhang was on pins and needles, fine beads of sweat on his forehead. He looked extremely nervous.

Ji Yuntang noticed and played dumb, asking him, "Eunuch Zhang, are you sick? Why are you sweating so much?"

Eunuch Zhang shook his head. "No, no. Thanks for asking, Princess Ye. I'm just wearing too many clothes — I'm too hot."

He had a feeling that bringing this little troublemaker into the palace would make Emperor Jingyang angry and blame him.

The Emperor had always had a bad temper, and after serving him for years, Eunuch Zhang had carefully tried to keep him happy. He was afraid his old bones would be left here.

Ji Yuntang didn't expose Eunuch Zhang. She closed her eyes, leaned back on the carriage, and pretended to doze off.

The carriage drove slowly until it entered the palace.

Outside the Hall of Government Affairs, Eunuch Zhang bowed slightly and said respectfully to Ji Yuntang, "Princess Ye, please wait here a moment. I'll go in and announce you to the Emperor."

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