Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 356 - 209: Prince Ning_3

Chapter 356: Chapter 209: Prince Ning_3

After that, the eunuch had the accompanying Imperial Physician take Prince Ning’s pulse and left behind some medicines and supplements before departing.

It was only after sending Eunuch Xia off from the residence that Fu Wei hurried back to the main courtyard. With a meaningful glance, several confidants began to stand guard around the courtyard.

Prince Ning had already sat up, and although his complexion was still poor, his spirit was much better than before.

Fu Wei bowed and said, "Eunuch Xia has left."

Prince Ning nodded and said, "It seems that those people have grown impatient and want to kill me before the Empress Dowager’s birthday celebration." He then addressed Fu Wei, "General Qian, in his longing to visit his parents and children back home, exhibits a profoundly human sentiment. If the Ye family agrees, let him go. However, we need a good excuse, and he must return before the beginning of June..."

Fu Wei disagreed, saying, "Your Highness, if he goes back, what if the young master’s identity is exposed? Besides, that Li lad has already made progress. If he is captured, we can bring down the Ye family and General Qian can regain his true status. Why the rush? After waiting for eleven years, can’t he wait a little while longer?"

"If he sneaks back and only stays for a couple of days, nothing will be exposed," Prince Ning said. "If he hadn’t mentioned that the young girl from the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop was his daughter, I wouldn’t even have known that he is the long-lost son of that family... It really is an incredible coincidence."

Princess Ning’s eyes also reddened as she said, "That family is truly pitiable, a household of the old, weak, sick, and disabled, yet they were so kind to my son. General Qian’s wife has been waiting for him day after day for ten years; I can understand his eagerness to return home. Prince, please think of a way for him to visit home without raising the Ye family’s suspicions..."

Fu Wei again said, "Forgive my impertinence, but it would be a waste if such a deeply planted spy were to be exposed."

Prince Ning said, "General Qian is steadfast in spirit, exceptional in martial arts, and adept at adapting to circumstances—such talent is rare. He has suffered greatly for my sake and his family has done a great service to my son. Both publicly and privately, I should not hurt his feelings. If I were to hurt his heart, it would not be long before I alienated my loyal soldiers. What’s the point then of aspiring to greatness..." After musing for a moment, Prince Ning added, "Have Zhao Cheng find time to fully disclose to him everything about my son and his family. If we’re to use him, we must trust him. Also, send a message to the Wan family..."

After returning to the capital, Eunuch Xia did not go straight back to the palace, but instead visited Marquis Ye at Ye Mansion.

Marquis Ye, Ye Shen, held the post of Grand Master at First Rank. Although it appeared he held no real power, he was extremely influential, with many minions secretly at his command. Many members of the Ye family were strategically placed in crucial military positions.

At over sixty years old, slightly plump and fair-skinned, Ye Shen was wearing a purple straight robe and a jade hairpin in his hair, dressed in everyday home attire. He was discussing matters in the study with his son, Ye Lin.

After hearing Eunuch Xia’s whisper, Ye Shen’s face revealed a hint of a smile. He nodded and ordered someone to send Eunuch Xia off with an extra serving of silver notes and jewelry.

As soon as Eunuch Xia left, Ye Lin asked with a laugh, "Father, does it mean that Zhu Xiangsheng’s days are numbered?"

Ye Shen replied, "The Imperial Physician took his pulse and said that his heart is failing, beyond the hope of recovery. This year, he has been examined by the fifth Imperial Physician, and he likely won’t live past August. Still dreaming of being pardoned and returning to the capital during the amnesty? Wishful thinking."

Ye Lin laughed and said, "Father, you always say that I’m unreliable, but Qian Manjiang was my choice. What do you think, not bad, right? Slowly dosing him over two years, even the Gods and Immortal would fail to detect that Zhu Xiangsheng has been poisoned."

Ye Shen nodded and said, "This Qian Manjiang indeed has talent, with the knack of earning people’s trust and steadfastness in his actions. Had it been someone else, once the deed was done, he would have to be disposed of. But to lose such a talent would be a pity."

Ye Lin was startled and quickly said, "Father, Brother Qian is really good. Didn’t you tell me to do well? A single tree does not make a forest, and I need trustworthy people to follow my commands. Please do not dispose of him so readily... Ah, no, that’s not right, please don’t kill him."

Ye Shen put on a stern face and said, "You’re not young anymore. When doing things, think them through and do not judge by appearances. I share these family matters with you now because I want you to learn and observe. This great Ye family will eventually be handed over to you."

Ye Lin nodded fervently, "Yes, yes, I understand." Then, puzzled, he asked, "Father, can we trust what that foreign monk said? Wasn’t the price paid by the Third Prince and our Ye family for that prophecy too steep?"

Ye Shen exclaimed, "Hmph, better to believe it and be prepared than to dismiss it and be caught unawares. Zhu Xiangsheng is no feeble Crown Prince; he is a wolf. If we wait until he has fully grown, we truly will witness ’The world turns to Ning’."

PS: Thank you for your tips and monthly votes, much appreciated! It’s not easy for Daddy to come home, and it involves so many people. What to do, it’s not easy to return, yet Qing Quan wishes to quickly bring a little brother into this world for Embroidery.