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Fourth Prince felt as if struck by lightning; was this to strip him of his power?
Consort Xian turned pale and urgently said, "Your Majesty, you cannot do this to Yonghe..."
The Emperor shouted angrily, "Enough! My mind is made up!"
He shot a cold glance at Consort Xian, his eyes devoid of warmth.
"Whoever pleads for him will be punished equally!"
Consort Xian felt a chill in her heart and dared not speak further.
She looked at Li Cheng, hoping he would say something.
However, Li Cheng merely stood silently by, expressionless.
Consort Xian's heart sank as she realized she had miscalculated.
The Emperor coughed a few times and slowly said, "I am unwell; this year's autumn hunt ends here."
"Send the order down to return to the palace immediately."
The entire court was suddenly engulfed in tension and chaos.
The Emperor lay on his sickbed, his complexion pale; it was clear that this injury had greatly harmed his health.
Consort Xian knelt before him, her eyes filled with determination and despair.
"Your Majesty, I do not believe Yonghe would commit such treasonous acts!"
"I implore Your Majesty to reconsider this case and restore Yonghe's innocence!"
The Emperor's expression grew serious, and a hint of fatigue crept into his voice.
"I also want to believe in Yonghe, but the evidence is conclusive; I cannot turn a blind eye."
"As Emperor, I must lead by example; if I disregard the law for personal feelings, would that not chill the hearts of the people?"
Consort Xian tightly grasped the Emperor's sleeve, tears streaming down her face.
"If there is indeed evidence, it must have been fabricated by someone to frame Yonghe!"
"Your Majesty, I beg you to give Yonghe a chance to prove his innocence!"
The Emperor closed his eyes, emptying his thoughts.
When he opened them again, there was no trace of hesitation left.
"Enough, Consort Rong, my decision is final."
"Yonghe's actions are tantamount to treason; I must impose appropriate punishment on him."
Consort Xian's body trembled, and there was a hint of quiver in her voice.
"Does Your Majesty intend to exclude me as well?"
The Emperor was silent for a moment before slowly speaking.
"The Shen Family is suspected of treason. Considering General Shen's years of service to the country, he will be demoted to commoner and stripped of his official position."
"You, Consort Xian, from today onwards, your title is revoked, and you are demoted to a mere concubine."
Consort Xian's face instantly turned pale as she looked at the Emperor in disbelief.
"Your Majesty, what do you mean?"
"Are you going to ruin my family and strip me of my status as well?"
The Emperor's voice was devoid of any emotion.
"Shen, you may leave."
"I have already given Yonghe a chance; it is he who did not cherish it."
"Do not plead for him again, or else..."
Consort Xian felt as if she had been struck by a heavy blow; her body weakened and collapsed to the ground, tears blurring her vision.
She questioned the Emperor.
"Your Majesty, how can you be so heartless, not even sparing your own son?"
The Emperor turned his head away, no longer looking at Consort Xian.
"If he is truly innocent, he will naturally be vindicated."
"Shen, you may leave."
A bitter smile curled at the corners of Consort Xian's mouth.
She staggered to her feet and walked out in a daze.
Consort Xian was escorted out by the guards.
Her cries gradually faded away, leaving the Emperor with mixed feelings.
He knew that this decision would stir up great waves in the court.
But as the Emperor, he had to make choices that were in the best interest of the nation.
...
Time passed quickly, and the Emperor's health continued to deteriorate.
Finally, on the eve of the Longevity Festival, the entire palace was shrouded in sorrow. The Emperor had passed away. With the Emperor's death, the court fell into turmoil once again. The young Twelfth Prince, surrounded by newly appointed officials, ascended to the throne. He became the new Emperor.
After the new Emperor took the throne, there was some initial unrest in the court, but it gradually stabilized under the suppression of Li Cheng and several high-ranking officials. At this moment, Li Cheng chose to resign from his position. The young Emperor wanted him to stay, but Li Cheng refused, citing his frail health from earlier years and the need to return home for recuperation as his old illness had resurfaced.
He took me away from the strife and intrigues of the capital, and we began a life of traveling and enjoying nature. One day, we unexpectedly encountered a beggar. We had originally stopped at an inn for a meal, and upon exiting, we saw a beggar by our carriage claiming to be a divine doctor. For reasons unknown, he insisted on following us. Perhaps having traveled so much had changed our dispositions; we found ourselves believing in fate and connections.
Eventually, we rented him a small courtyard next to our residence for him to stay in. My husband was initially quite helpless against his persistence and ended up letting him take his pulse, not expecting any surprising results. It turned out that he truly possessed remarkable medical skills; he clung to us because he felt a connection with me and wanted to take me as his apprentice.
Watching him cure Li Cheng's ailments and restore his health better than before sparked my interest in herbs and medicine. I decided to take him as my master and temporarily settle here until I was ready to formally begin my training. Thus, we remained in this small place called Jiang County in the south.
Years passed without any thoughts of leaving. Fortunately, we welcomed a child into our family.
“Daddy, Mommy, Master, it's time for dinner!” The little one ran around calling out to us. Li Cheng smiled as he picked him up and placed him on a chair.
“What did you learn today, little one?”
The child tilted his head thoughtfully.
“I learned the Three Character Classic and also studied the Thousand Character Classic.”
Li Cheng patted the child's head and praised him.
"The puppy is really impressive."
The puppy chuckled, a proud expression on its face.
I walked out of the kitchen with the dishes in hand and couldn't help but laugh at the scene.
"You all shouldn't praise this little one too much."
Master also came out holding a bowl of soup, looking quite proud.
"My puppy is already impressive."
I shook my head and smiled helplessly.
Li Cheng took the dishes from my hands and placed them on the table.
He held my hand, his eyes full of tenderness.
"Wife, you've worked hard."
I shook my head and replied with a smile,
"It's not hard at all. I'm just happy that you all enjoy the food I make."
Master sat down with the puppy in his arms, and the puppy picked up chopsticks to start eating.
Master picked up a piece of meat for the puppy, who happily ate it.
"Puppy, what do you want to be when you grow up?"
The puppy thought for a moment and then said seriously,
"I want to be a doctor, a great doctor like Master!"
Hearing this, Master couldn't stop smiling.
"Good, good! The puppy has ambition; Master supports you!"
Li Cheng picked up some vegetables for me and said with a smile,
"It seems our puppy will become a renowned doctor in the future."
I smiled and patted the puppy's head.
"No matter what you want to do, your parents will support you."
"As long as you're happy."
The puppy smiled so wide that its eyes nearly squinted shut.
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