Chapter 576: The Crown Prince Visits

Chapter 576: The Crown Prince Arrives at Prince Ye's Mansion

Emperor Chu pushed down his emotions and said with a smile, "Alright, alright. Since Doctor Yun says it's time to begin, let the new emperor and empress start the wedding rites."

There had just been a bloody massacre in the palace, and it was time for some festive cheer to cleanse the air.

Before the wedding ceremony began, Ji Yuntang had someone deliver a pair of large diamond rings.

A smile curled at the corner of her lips. "Now, let's have the newlyweds exchange rings."

Hua Feixue and Shen Shiran stood face to face and slipped the rings onto each other's ring fingers. They smiled at each other, and the mood in the room instantly warmed.

After exchanging rings, they followed tradition and bowed to Heaven and Earth.

The officiating official stepped forward to announce the rites.

"First bow to Heaven and Earth."

"Second bow to the parents."

"Third bow, husband and wife to each other."

"Lead them to the bridal chamber."

Emperor Chu and Shen Xiangming and his wife sat to the left and right, their eyes welling up with a mix of relief and joy.

After the wedding ceremony concluded, what followed was Hua Feixue receiving the imperial seal, giving thanks, and hosting a banquet for the ministers.

Ji Yuntang had a quick bite and then went back to rest.

The next day, she and Xie Liuzheng went to say goodbye to Hua Feixue.

Hua Feixue looked at them, a trace of reluctance in his eyes. "You're leaving already?"

Ji Yuntang looked at him calmly, a slight smile curving her lips.

"All good things must come to an end. Now that things are looking good in the Xishu Kingdom, they don't need us here anymore. This princess and my brother ought to head back home."

Xie Liuzheng stepped up, clapped him on the shoulder, and said casually, "Yuntang's right. Now that you've taken back everything that's yours, just focus on being a good emperor from here on out. Who knows, maybe we'll cross paths again."

After spending this time together, Xie Liuzheng and Hua Feixue had gone from bitter rivals to brothers who said whatever was on their minds.

The two had also grown much closer.

Hua Feixue pursed his lips slightly. Though he was reluctant inside, he knew Ji Yuntang and Xie Liuzheng had slipped away with him and couldn't stay away from home too long.

They surely had more important things to deal with back home.

Hua Feixue said, "Then take care on the road. If you ever get into trouble, send me a carrier pigeon. I'll do whatever I can to help."

Ji Yuntang nodded. "Don't worry, we'll be careful."

With that, they quickly mounted their horses and galloped off like a whirlwind.

Hua Feixue watched them until they vanished from sight.

Meanwhile, at Prince Ye's mansion in the Dongchen Kingdom.

An unexpected guest showed up early in the morning.

Luo Jingshen barged straight into Prince Ye's mansion, brushing past Luo Sinian's attempts to stop him.

Luo Sinian stepped forward to block him again. "May I ask what business the Crown Prince has at Prince Ye's mansion today?"

Luo Jingshen turned his head, looking down his nose with an air of superiority. "Do I need a reason to come?"

"I heard Prince Ye and Princess Ye were attacked by assassins a while back, so I came specially to pay my respects."

He claimed to be offering condolences, but he showed up empty-handed, bringing nothing.

Luo Jingshen's eyes swept around Prince Ye's mansion, as if looking for someone. After searching for a while without luck, he asked Luo Sinian.

"Where are Prince Ye and Princess Ye? Why haven't they come out to greet me now that I'm here?"

Luo Sinian frowned. During this time, Ji Yuntang had gone to the Xishu Kingdom, and he had been leading troops to guard Prince Ye's mansion.

Pei Zhiyi, wearing Ji Yuntang's human skin mask and posing as Princess Ye, had also been staying at the mansion.

But today, she happened to have gone back to the General's mansion on business and hadn't come back yet.

As for Luo Junhe, he had been staying in his wheelchair. During this time, besides reading books and military strategy daily, he also did some upper body exercises.

His body had been recovering better and better.

Luo Sinian knew very well that Luo Junhe in his current state absolutely could not be seen by Luo Jingshen, or the consequences would be disastrous.

He said, "Third Brother recently caught a cold and his condition has worsened. He's still lying in bed and hasn't gotten up. I'm afraid he can't personally come to receive the Crown Prince."

"Third Sister-in-law went out on business early this morning and hasn't returned yet either. If the Crown Prince has no other matters, please take your leave!"

More than half a month had already passed since the assassination attempt at Prince Ye's mansion, and Luo Jingshen was only now thinking to visit them. It was a bit too late for that.

If he said he had no other motives, Luo Sinian wouldn't believe a single word.

How could Luo Jingshen possibly leave? The failed assassination last time, followed by Magistrate Zhong's plan to send a fake young lady into Prince Ye's mansion being exposed, had caused his plans to eliminate Luo Junhe to fail repeatedly.

He had been holding in a belly full of anger with nowhere to vent.

What was most infuriating was that his new concubine, Xuehua, had suddenly disappeared overnight.

He had his people turn the Eastern Palace and the entire capital upside down searching for her, but they couldn't find her.

Originally, Luo Jingshen had thought that since Xuehua had served him in bed several times, his impotence had been cured.

But unexpectedly, once Xuehua left, he could no longer find that feeling of restless excitement.

No matter how he tried, there was no effect at all.

Luo Jingshen was getting anxious. He thought of Ji Yuntang—her medical skills were widely recognized throughout the capital. Even illnesses that left imperial physicians stumped could be miraculously cured in her hands.

However, Luo Jingshen had heard that Ji Yuntang had been particularly quiet lately. She stayed inside Prince Ye's mansion all day without stepping out, not even going to the Evening Makeup Tower.

Also keeping a low profile alongside her was Xie Liuzheng.

Since Xie Liuzheng had taken over the barbecue restaurant, he had basically gone to the shop every day to check the accounts.

But recently, someone had noticed that Xie Liuzheng had stopped going to the barbecue restaurant, and occasionally Luo Qingge could be seen coming out alone to shop and buy things.

One should know that the two of them were newlyweds who had just gotten married, so their relationship should have been excellent.

How could Luo Qingge come out alone, with no sign of Xie Liuzheng?

Luo Jingshen's gut told him there was something off between Ji Yuntang and Xie Liuzheng.

The two troublemakers suddenly going quiet? No matter how he looked at it, something felt wrong.

So, Luo Jingshen casually made up an excuse, planning to visit Prince Ye's mansion to get to the bottom of it.

He also wanted to sound out Ji Yuntang about whether she had a cure for his impotence.

But when he entered, he didn't see Ji Yuntang; instead, Luo Sinian kept trying to block his way.

Luo Jingshen got annoyed, shoved Luo Sinian aside, and strode into the inner reception hall.

Then, ignoring everyone's stares, he plopped himself right down in the seat of honor.

"No matter what, I'm seeing Princess Ye today."

Luo Sinian's face went dark, and Luo Jingshen asked again, "Could it be that Princess Ye hasn't actually been in the mansion all this time?"

The more he thought about it, the more he was convinced his guess was right.

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