The Soldier King Becomes a Useless Little Girl
Chapter 97: The Great Savior

Chapter 97: Chapter 97: The Great Savior

As a modern-day person who had watched countless palace dramas, Xin Lin did not know the situation of Longteng Palace, but she still understood the principle that a son’s rank could elevate his mother’s status.

Shi Guiren had a face that inspired sympathy, and she gave birth to a Prince. Unless she made a grave mistake, she would not have been expelled from the palace.

If she wanted to return, she definitely had to unravel this knot.

Shi Guiren looked at Little Xinzhuo in her arms, then at Xin Lin, hesitated for a moment, sighed, and still decided to unfold the past events.

"I was originally the daughter of a concubine to General Long Teng, my father was a veteran of three dynasties, and he had established illustrious military achievements for the founding of Longteng. I entered the palace at the age of fourteen and gave birth to the Prince at sixteen. Just when I was about to be promoted to concubine, my father was suddenly accused of treason. During the purge of General Mansion, he committed suicide out of fear of his crimes, and I was thus subjected to neglect and my favor never returned. Just when my Prince was one month old, a rumor in the palace suggested that the Prince was not the Emperor’s biological son. Afterwards, the Empress brought Doctor Chen for a consultation. After a blood test for parentage, they asserted with certainty that the Prince was illegitimate. The Emperor, considering our married couple’s bond, banished me and the Prince from the Imperial Palace together."

Shi Guiren said sadly, wiping the corner of her eyes with her sleeve.

In order not to sadden the Prince, Shi Guiren had never spoken of this to anyone in private.

"Mother, am I really...?"

Little Xinzhuo was puzzled.

"You are the Emperor’s flesh and blood, it is absolutely true, I swear on my life. Although I also do not understand why your blood does not blend with the Emperor’s."

Shi Guiren kept sighing, unable to solve this puzzle over the years.

If it were not for the fact that the child came from her own womb, she might even suspect and no wonder the Emperor was furiously angry.

"It’s not that surprising; the blood test for parentage is just nonsense. As long as the blood types are the same, they can blend. Since you are the biological father and son, it would not be unblendable unless someone tampered with it."

Xin Lin pondered.

"It’s a done deal; Doctor Chen has firmly declared that the Prince is not the Emperor’s child, how could I, a mere woman, change the Emperor’s mind. The reason my Prince and I are being hunted down this time is probably also because someone in the Imperial Palace does not want our existence to tarnish the Emperor’s reputation."

Shi Guiren gave a bitter smile.

Before her and the Prince, where was there any chance of survival?

"That’s not necessarily true. If we conduct another blood test for parentage and prove that Doctor Chen’s claims were wrong, everything would be easily resolved, and you and His Highness could return to the Imperial Palace."

Xin Lin didn’t care whether Little Xinzhuo was actually Emperor Long Teng’s flesh and blood; she only wanted him to be recognized as the Prince.

"That’s even less likely. Doctor Chen is the old Imperial Physician of the palace, the Emperor trusts him the most... unless, unless that person is willing to come forward and testify, the child is the Emperor’s flesh and blood."

Shi Guiren shook her head, thought for a moment, then seemed to remember something, and changed her words.

"What person?"

Xin Lin curiously asked.

"That person is the Emperor’s sworn brother, they have an oath of brotherhood. The Emperor trusts him the most. His medical skill is unrivaled in this world, respected by all Imperial Physicians, not even Doctor Chen dares to confront him. However, he is proud by nature, I’m afraid he would not deign to lend a hand for such trivial matters."

Shi Guiren spoke with a bitter smile.

"Human effort is the decisive factor, tell me who he is. As long as he is willing to come forward, we still have hope."

Xin Lin pressed for an answer.

"That person is the Jade-faced Medical Saint, Chu Beiqing."

Shi Guiren paused for a moment before revealing the name.