Doting on concubines and destroying wives? I don’t want to be the mistress of the Hou clan anymore.

Chapter 138 Fainting
However, in just a few days, many things happened in the capital. The emperor was naturally extremely angry, and all the officials were trembling with fear, fearing that they would offend the emperor and lose their heads.

"What do you do in Jingzhao Mansion? Why can't you control the fire?"

A fire burned down South Street, injuring dozens of people. Only three members of the family of the preserve shop where the fire broke out died.

Jingzhao Mansion was troubled because the fire was clearly in charge of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division. He was only responsible for apprehending the criminals but not putting out the fire.

But anyone with a discerning eye could see that the emperor was angry and confused, so he scolded anyone he caught.

Naturally, no one dared to speak out for Jingzhao Mansion.

The commander of the Five Cities Military and Horse Department took leave today. Gu Xicheng cursed the old fox in his heart. He was afraid that he had known about such a trick for a long time, so he didn't come today.

The deputy commander had to take responsibility for him.

He doesn't have to show up now, but when the emperor comes to his senses, he will definitely hate himself in his heart.

Gu Xicheng was about to step forward and confess his crime when he looked up at the emperor and saw that he was holding his forehead, shaking his whole body, and actually fell down.

The eunuch in charge of ceremonies next to him helped the emperor, shouting "Your Majesty" and "Teaching the Imperial Physician" at the same time. The whole scene suddenly became chaotic.

The civil and military officials were also a little panicked, but fortunately the prince was calm and spoke first: "My lords, please don't panic. Please go to the side hall for a while. After the imperial doctor has diagnosed and treated your majesty, we will discuss your stay."

The prince winked at Deng Kai and Dong Xuan, and they immediately understood and led their own people to surround the hall.

At this juncture, the most important thing is to stay stable.

After all, the emperor was old, and no one knew what kind of danger his fainting would bring to him this time.

But no matter what, the emperor's fainting cannot be known to other people. Otherwise, spies from other countries will learn about the situation and think they can take advantage of it and attack the border. It will be an unreasonable disaster for the Xia Kingdom.

The doctors from the imperial hospital arrived in time and checked the emperor's pulse in the main hall.

Then they got together and exchanged their opinions.

After discussing and making a decision, he walked up to the prince.

"how's it going?"

The prince is not angry and has authority, and from a distance he has the aura of a king.

"Back to Your Majesty, Your Majesty, he is very angry, but there is nothing serious. I will give him acupuncture and he will wake up."

The prince nodded: "You have to be careful."

The country has been established. Even if the emperor dies now, there will be no problem. The prince can succeed and the country will still be stable.

The emperor woke up quickly, and several humerus ministers waiting at the scene breathed a sigh of relief, knelt down one after another, and asked his majesty to take care of the dragon body.

The emperor did not look at them, but asked: "Where are the Jinwu Guards and the Jinyi Guards?"

"Father, the emperor and his sons asked them to guard the outside."

The emperor snorted coldly at the prince and said, "Prince, the errand I gave you has not been completed yet?"

"I am ashamed, I have failed to live up to my father's expectations." The prince knelt down in shame and apologized to the emperor.

The emperor rubbed his forehead: "I have been feeling unwell for the past few days. I will leave the state affairs to the eldest prince these days. If that matter cannot be handled well, the prince will not have to do other things."

There was a flash of light in the eyes of the eldest prince, but he raised his head calmly, his eyes full of sincerity and fear: "Father, I'm afraid this is not appropriate. It is better for the prince to handle state affairs, and I will handle that matter." ”

"You handled the situation very well when you were supervising the country before. I am very relieved. The prince is responsible for his own affairs. You don't need to say anything. I have already made my decision."

Later, the civil and military officials who were in the side hall after the identification came to see the emperor, who was safe and sound. He told the emperor what had just happened again and then withdrew from the court.

Several civil servants walked along with tacit joy in their eyes. A young eunuch tripped and fell at the feet of one of them. This man's surname was Huang. He kindly helped the eunuch, held something in his hand, and put it away calmly.

When he sat on the sedan and there was no one around, Mr. Huang took a look and couldn't help but be shocked.

"Don't rush home now. Go to the bookstore next to the pawn shop in the south of the city."

Mr. Huang always went there, and the family members didn't think it was strange, so they turned around.

This bookstore sells all handwritten books, and the people who help copy the books are all poor people who come to the manager to rush for the exam. The boss is kind-hearted and will let them read in the corner.

Master Huang greeted the owner of the bookstore familiarly: "Boss, is the book I asked about last time available now?"

"Yes." The owner of the bookstore asked Mr. Huang to wait while he went to the back room to get the books.

There was only a poor scholar reading in the corner. He also walked over and asked, "What other books should I read, little brother?"

Then he said in a very low voice: "The emperor is seriously ill and his time is running out. He is suspicious of the prince and has an opportunity to take advantage of him."

The man ignored Mr. Huang, just raised the book, exposed the cover, and then read the book by himself.

When the bookstore owner came out, he saw such an arrogant attitude.

Worried that the poor scholar would offend Mr. Huang, the bookstore owner hurriedly said: "Sir Huang, I found the book you asked for. Can you see if it is this one?"

Mr. Huang chatted with the bookstore owner for a few more words about writing books, then bought the book and said goodbye.

Not long after he left, the poor scholar also left the store.

The eldest prince was playing chess with an old man in a leisurely manner.

This man's surname was Wang, and he was from a prominent family in the south of the Yangtze River.

The poor scholar entered the eldest prince's mansion through the corner door, changed his clothes, and then went to see the eldest prince.

"What message was sent?"

"Lord Huang said...the emperor is seriously ill and his time is running out. He is suspicious of the prince and has an opportunity to take advantage of him."

The eldest prince lost a son, and then asked: "How is the prince's whereabouts today?"

"The prince went to Jinyiwei to interrogate the prisoners who traveled to Xiangshan."

"Is the news about the serious illness accurate?"

"There is no way to verify it at the moment, but there is news from the palace informant that after His Majesty returned to the palace, he went to the Queen's bedroom, and the number of guards around him increased by 20%."

"What's the news from the Second Prince Consort?"

"There is no news about the second prince-in-law yet."

"Then you send him a message and ask him to find a way to find out from Jiacheng."

The man retreated and left directly.

Mr. Wang paused and said, "His Highness seems to have some concerns."

"Things have been rushed. My troops haven't been deployed yet, so I might be on guard against fraud." Mr. Wang is his ally, so he naturally has to make his concerns clear.

Otherwise, how can he convince the public?
"But even if there is no more loss or recurrence, His Highness is willing to watch this opportunity slip away from his hands?" Mr. Wang said: "When His Majesty recovers, I am afraid he will still think that the Prince is good."

"At that time, we really have no chance to turn around."