On Our Wedding Night, I Discovered the Crown Prince’s Hidden Illness
Chapter 431 I Like You

Chapter 431: Chapter 431 I Like You

Li Yuyue, who hadn’t spoken before, bowed to the Emperor, "Emperor, there are plenty of men in Tiancheng who wish to marry Princess Shang, and the princess they all adore is Ninth Princess. I can testify to this."

Hearing this, Ye Jiu was overjoyed.

She knew that at this moment, the only help he could offer was to say just that.

But the fact that he protected her was enough to touch her deeply.

"Tenth Princess snorted, "She’s crippled, how could anyone want her? I don’t believe it!"

Eighth Prince Ye Yongwang spoke, "Tenth Sister, Heir Lai’s words are absolutely true!"

Tenth Princess’s face turned pale and then flushed as she looked around at her brothers and sisters, who seemed to be nodding in agreement.

She was so choked with frustration that she could hardly breathe. The concubines in the palace always said that Ninth Princess was prettier than Tenth Princess, and now a cripple who couldn’t get married was going to upstage her?

As she turned to seek help from her husband, she found Yu Haoqiong looking at Ye Jiu with unmistakable directness.

Tenth Princess stepped forward and snapped at Yu Haoqiong, "What are you looking at, she’s just a cripple!"

Ye Jiu clapped her hands on the armrest and suddenly stood up.

This scene stunned everyone present.

The Emperor was so startled that he sat up straight, "Ah Ju, you can stand up now?"

Princes and princesses murmured among themselves, "How can she stand?"

"Could it be that she found a Divine Doctor?"

Tenth Princess was so shocked that she could only sneer after a long pause, "So what if she can stand? She still can’t walk and needs a wheelchair!"

Ye Jiu gracefully approached the Emperor and knelt down to give him a deep bow, "Father Emperor, this is the formal courtesy I’ve been wanting to perform for years, and today it has finally been realized!"

This move shocked everyone.

Ye Jiu breaking her leg was a fact, and her inability to walk was another fact. How could she suddenly walk with ease?

Tenth Princess was furious, digging her fingernails into her palm and biting down hard on her teeth to prevent herself from losing composure at this moment.

Why were her limbs suddenly agile?

In fact, when Yu Haoqiong came to select the Princess of Marriage, she had set her sights on him. Sadly, Yu Haoqiong preferred Ye Jiu, and because of this, she was jealous of Ye Jiu.

But there was only one Princess of Marriage, and with her poor background and less attractive appearance, it was unlikely to be her turn.

Upon learning that Ye Jiu was unwilling to enter into the marriage alliance, she bribed a palace maid close to Ye Jiu, suggesting that she hide in the attic. Beforehand, she had smeared oil on a corner of the attic stairs.

Her plan went smoothly, Ye Jiu broke her leg, and she finally got to replace her in the marriage.

In order not to let others know that she had her eyes set on Yu Haoqiong from the beginning, and to get more dowry from Father Emperor, she lied about being unwilling to enter the marriage.

Moreover, fueled by her lifelong jealousy of Ye Jiu, she told Ye Jiu that replacing her in the marriage was a debt she owed her.

At that time, she imagined returning gloriously after a few years and getting revenge on Ye Jiu.

Who could have expected the situation to turn out like this today?

The Emperor said joyfully, "Good, good, good!"

Saying this, he stepped out of his seat and personally helped Ye Jiu to her feet, "How was your leg healed?"

Ye Yiheng frowned slightly. If Ye Jiu brought Leng Yu Yan into this, Father Emperor might demand Leng Yu Yan to create an "Elixir of Immortality," and what then?

Upon these thoughts, he coughed a few times, hoping Ye Jiu would understand.

Ye Jiu was a bright one and smiled, "Father Emperor, these past few days, I have not been staying in the Prince Zhenbei Mansion, have I? The day I just went to the mansion, a guard lifted me, wheelchair and all, down. An old man with a white beard saw this and took a cane to knock on my leg, saying he’d give me a few pills, and if I took them for three days in a row, I was guaranteed to move nimbly."

"Originally, I didn’t believe it and just thought to myself to go ahead and eat them since my legs were already useless. What more could happen? Unexpectedly, today, I indeed recovered my mobility."

The Emperor rejoiced, "What about the old man?"

A few pills that could restore the disabled back to normal meant that his wish for longevity might be realized!

Ye Jiu looked down thoughtfully, "That day, the Imperial Palace and the capital city were purging traitors, and by the time I sent people to look for him, the old man was already nowhere to be found."

Hearing this, the Emperor sighed, "If you find the old man, you must bring him to see me."

Ye Jiu respectfully nodded, "As you command, Father Emperor."

Knowing that there truly was such a miraculous old man in the world, the Emperor was in high spirits and raised his hand to order wine to be served, "Today, Ah Jiu has recovered his ability to walk. Let’s celebrate."

Just then, an eunuch sang out, "Princess Beilan has arrived!"

The Emperor looked at Ye Yiheng, "Crown Prince, why didn’t you invite Beilan to join us for the family banquet today?"

The dream from last night made Ye Yiheng somewhat embarrassed to face Leng Yu Yan, even though he was clear that it was just a dream. But in the dream, he had been too beastly towards her...

Ye Yiheng cleared his throat gently, "It was my lack of consideration."

The old man certainly knew how to save face, clearly stating it was a family banquet and not mentioning inviting Leng Yu Yan. Now speaking in such a manner, it made him, the Crown Prince, seem quite in the wrong.

Leng Yu Yan walked gracefully to the center of the hall and gave a respectful curtsy.

The Princess Consort narrowed her eyes, "What is Leng Yu Yan doing here? Why hasn’t the nanny returned?"

The Emperor laughed heartily, "Beilan arrives just in time. The family banquet continues; come, sit beside the Crown Prince."

Leng Yu Yan lowered her eyes respectfully and said, "Emperor, Beilan did not come to the palace to join the banquet but to ask the Emperor to make a decision."

Ye Jiu didn’t know what matter Leng Yu Yan had come for, but as she couldn’t stand for long, she sat back down in her wheelchair. Knowing that Li Yuyue was worried about his sister, Ye Jiu patted his arm, signaling him to relax.

Tenth Princess had never heard of Princess Beilan, but from her title, she was likely related to Beilan City. In any case, it wasn’t her business; it was a good time to watch the excitement.

She was completely unaware that Yu Haoqiong, sitting beside her, was dazzled by surprise.

Yu Haoqiong adjusted his position at the table and straightened his clothes. He had been subdued by Ye Jiu’s beauty years ago, but now that he saw the just-entered Princess Beilan, he realized there were truly people beyond the ordinary heavens!

Princess Beilan was stunningly beautiful, with a peerless elegance that could overturn all beings. Her figure was slender and enticing; she truly looked like a celestial being!

From any angle, she was absolutely gorgeous in a way fitting for the heavens!

He felt as if he had laid eyes on a fairy!

Leng Yu Yan clapped her hands, and Xiaoshan outside the hall escorted the nanny inside.

"Emperor, this nanny claims to be the close personal attendant of the Princess Consort. She came to the Prince Mansion today to have I persuade the Crown Prince to repent in front of Hu Sisi’s memorial tablet."

"Concerning the past between Hu Sisi and the Crown Prince, I am unacquainted." Leng Yu Yan raised her voice, "Yet Your Highness once said, in this world, the only woman he likes is I alone. My father and grandfather are not in the capital, so I can only ask the Emperor to settle this matter."

Upon hearing these words, the Princes were eager to watch the excitement.

Especially Prince Liang, Ye Zhenyu, who said loudly, "The Commandery Princess may not be aware, but indeed, Hu Sisi was a niece of the Princess Consort. The Crown Prince and Ji Qingyu both had significant involvement with Hu Sisi previously."

Ye Yiheng spoke out coldly, "Would I covet her?"

"The intentions of the Princess Consort can be discussed later." His voice grew fainter, "Today, in front of many brothers and sisters, I have something heartfelt to say to the Commandery Princess."

As he spoke, Ye Yiheng stood up, "Yanyan, I like you!"