Chapter 22: Zhao Ziheng Returns to Zhao State (2)
"I can meet the first two conditions, but the 'Fire Soul Jade' is a treasure of the State of Zhao . It is impossible to borrow it. Moreover, the 'Fire Soul Jade' is just a rumor. No one has really seen it. No one can be sure whether it really exists in the world."
"The Fire Soul Jade really exists, because I once heard from my master that when our great master was young, he treated the then King Zhao and used the 'Fire Soul Jade' during the treatment."
"…Even if it really exists, judging from the current situation between us and the State of Zhao, it would take more than a few days to rob it, let alone borrow it."
Xue Han also understood Zhou Cheng's meaning very well. There was indeed a certain gap between the two countries after the Lin Wei incident. To put it bluntly, the relationship of the alliance had not changed on the surface, but in fact the alliance between the two countries was close to breaking down, so there was no need to borrow the national treasure from them.
"Your Majesty, now is not the time for us to worry about these things. The princess's condition cannot be delayed. Instead of thinking about these things here, I think it is better to take practical action."
The implication is that we have to do it even if we have to use tough measures, right? Zhou Cheng also knew what Xue Han meant, but this situation was very serious. If we were not careful, a war between the two countries might break out. In addition, Zhao Ziheng died in the incident in Gray Valley, and Zhao State was still upset about it.
"I know what to do. Tomorrow I will move Yin Yin to the palace and then send someone to find the two herbs. As for the Fire Soul Jade, I will go there myself."
"But Your Majesty, your dragon body——"
"It's nothing serious. There will be an imperial physician accompanying you. Now you just need to focus on treating Yinyin wholeheartedly—"
"yes!"
It seems that Zhou Cheng has made up his mind. Although Xue Han also knows the influence of Zhou Cheng's move, he has no choice but to save Yin Yin.
——The next day——
Zhang Ren and his wife obeyed Zhou Cheng's order and agreed to move Yin Yin to the palace, which of course caused a lot of gossip. When they returned to the palace, the concubines were furious, and Xia Ningshuang was so angry that her face turned red and her neck became thick. The empress dowager did not say much because she was worried about Yin Yin. Although she argued with Zhou Cheng about the matter of the emperor's tomb, she still could not stop Zhou Cheng's determination.
When Zhou Yan learned the news that Yin Yin was taken to the palace, he remained silent. Ever since Yin Yin became critically ill, [Prince Jing's Mansion] had been as silent as a dead place. No one dared to make loud noises or walk around casually. Unless it was necessary, no one was seen around.
Only the situation in [Haitangyuan] seems to be different.
There was singing and dancing, and laughter was heard everywhere.
What was inside the room was even more shocking. Zhang Ying was playing the piano, a group of gorgeous women were dancing, and several attractive women in revealing clothes were surrounding Zhou Yan and serving him. It was obvious at a glance that Zhou Yan was addicted to alcohol and sex, but there was no sign of decadence in Zhou Yan's eyes.
It is well known that Zhou Yan has always been cruel , but he has never been addicted to wine and sex. Now he has completely changed. There are always women from worldly affairs coming in and out of Prince Jing's Mansion from time to time, and many women hope to take this opportunity to become Zhou Yan's concubine, including a beautiful woman known as the capital's number one courtesan, but in the end, not only did she not get what she wanted, but she was sent to the dungeon by Zhou Yan and toyed to death by the prisoners. After that, Zhou Yan's mood suddenly changed and he became angry, and many women were implicated. They were either sent to the dungeon to be toyed with or disfigured and tortured. After that, no one dared to act rashly, and they all served Zhou Yan tactfully, because no one could tell when Zhou Yan would suddenly be in a bad mood and vent his anger on them.
As for Zhou Yan's sudden change, I believe everyone knows it well. The only person in the world who can influence Zhou Yan is Yin Yin!
Just as Zhou Yan was enjoying the wine and sex, Zuo Yu came hurriedly, bypassing the crowd and came to Zhou Yan...
"Your Highness, my spies just reported that the Queen has been taken to the palace by the Emperor for treatment."
"oh--"
Zhou Yan seemed to be nonchalant as he embraced the women on both sides and was fed. "There is also news that the emperor seems to have sent his own guards on a long journey, and they have already set off——"
"Travel far?"
Only then did Zhou Yan change his normal behavior and look at Zuo Yu seriously.
"Yes, not only that, the emperor also summoned several generals including Shan Zhen, as if to hold some kind of military council. I heard that it seems that the emperor is going to go on an expedition somewhere."
Zhou Yan was increasingly confused by Zuo Yu's words. He let go of the two women on his left and right, and motioned with his hands to stop any activities and let them leave. Soon, the women in fancy clothes left quickly. Even if they stopped playing the piano, this was Zhang Ying's residence, so even if she stopped playing the piano, she was still in the room...
"Tell me all the details."
"Yes, the Emperor brought the Empress back to the palace early this morning and soon had an argument with the Queen Mother. Afterwards, the Emperor sent out three groups of troops, one heading south, one heading north, and another heading to the tombs of past emperors. Later, three generals came together to meet the Emperor. I heard that the Emperor was going to lead an expedition himself."
"South and North? Moreover, the Imperial Mausoleum is the burial place of emperors of all dynasties. What exactly does he want to do by sending people there? He wants to go on an expedition at this time? Is there any way to save Yin Yin?"
After summarizing what Zuo Yu had said, Zhou Yan suddenly seemed to wake up. "I think it is very likely, because according to the information from the spies, the emperor was with Imperial Physician Xue last night. What happened this morning must be related to the queen's illness, so I came to ask the prince for his opinion as soon as possible. What should we do next?"
"Since there is a way to save Yin Yin, I will certainly not sit still and wait for death. Make arrangements immediately. I will go to the palace."
"yes!"
Originally, Yin Yin had been declared incurable and beyond help, but now a ray of hope has rekindled hope for Zhou Yan, who was depressed and depraved due to self-blame. After receiving the information from Zuo Yu, he immediately changed his normal state. The feeling of pleasure just now has completely disappeared, and what remains is the still formidable Prince Jing Zhou Yan!
Zhang Ying, who was standing by, was already filled with hatred when she saw Zhou Yan's attitude change because of Yin Yin.
Not long after, Zhou Yan left the prince's mansion and went to the imperial palace.
【Chaoxia Garden】.
"Princess, what's wrong with you?"
Hearing that Zhou Yan had left the palace, and thinking about Zhou Yan's transformation in the past few days, Han Ji was very worried. Just as she was about to get up, she suddenly fainted on the ground, and Xiao Lu was so scared that she immediately panicked...
