Becoming a widow for the sake of good fortune? The short-lived prince lived a hundred years

Chapter 88 You Protected Me

Concubine Lin's expression suddenly turned ugly, especially when she saw several concubines smiling with their heads down.

Before she could finish her words, Yan Xining continued, "Please don't misunderstand, Concubine Lin. The little devil Jin Xun was talking about wasn't you, but those servants who looked down on others and loved to gossip along the way!"

Chu Jinxun looked at her gently, his eyes full of affection: "Xining is right, cough cough cough... The Queen Mother is a model for the whole nation, generous and tolerant, kind and loving, cough cough cough... But there are always some people in this world who don't know who they are, cough cough cough..."

Lin Fei stood up in anger, pointed at them and cursed them bluntly: "How dare you! Who do you say doesn't know their own identity? Who are you accusing?"

Chu Jinxun looked at her, very surprised: "This is the Queen Mother's Fengyi Palace, why does Concubine Lin want to be the master?"

Lin Fei's rising anger was immediately replaced by fear. Her face turned pale with fear and she shrieked, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

She sank to her knees and said, "Your Majesty, I have absolutely no such intention!"

Yan Xining was extremely surprised. "Mrs. Lin, you haven't learned the proper etiquette! I was only taught for a month at the Weiyuan Marquisate, and I've learned the differences between superiors and subordinates, between the big and the small, and between host and guest! Fengyi Palace should be ruled by the Queen Mother, but you're speaking so loudly and not even giving her a chance to speak. As a guest, isn't this inappropriate?"

Concubine Lin glared at her fiercely, as if she wanted to pounce on her and bite her. She turned to the Queen, lowering her eyebrows and eyes: "Your Majesty, I am so rude! It's really because Prince An and Princess An's words were so irritating that I couldn't hold back my temper. Please don't mind it!"

The Queen glanced at him, raised her delicately armored fingertips, opened the teacup, and slowly took a sip of tea before she said slowly, "It's no big deal, Concubine Lin, look how scared you are! Prince An is in poor health and doesn't go out often. He's not as tactful as your little Fourteenth Prince. Concubine An is innocent and outspoken. You wouldn't bother with a junior, would you?"

"No, no, it's me who broke the rules!" Of course, Concubine Lin could hear the Queen's warning.

She is in favor now and indeed does not take the empress seriously, but she may be disrespectful in her heart. If someone catches her in public and makes the emperor angry and loses his favor, that would be a big deal!

The Queen said slowly, "Alright, we are all sisters, get up! There is nothing to do today, so go back!"

Princess Lin's back was covered in sweat, and she glared at Chu Jinxun and the other two fiercely. She had finally realized that this sickly man was taking advantage of his near death to say anything. His princess was also a reckless person. The country girl spoke bluntly, but she still couldn't find any fault with her. It was really infuriating!

The concubines took their leave one by one.

Concubine Lin wanted to say something, but seeing the cold expression on the Queen's face, she had to retreat unwillingly.

Chu Jinxun pulled Yan Xining to kneel down: "May your majesty be well!"

The queen was so angry that she laughed: "Do you remember to pay your respects now?"

Chu Jinxun said innocently, "Just now, Concubine Lin acted as if no one was around in my mother's palace. Ahem... I was so angry that I was only concerned about my mother's injustice and almost forgot about it! Ahem..."

The queen put down her teacup, listened to his coughing, and looked at him: "You are not in good health, why did you make this trip? Get up!"

"Thank you, mother!" Chu Jinxun immediately pulled Yan Xining up.

The Queen snorted and laughed, "You're protecting her! Princess An, do you know why I called you here today?"

Yan Xining answered obediently: "My daughter-in-law doesn't know!"

Chu Jinxun immediately said, "Mother, Xining is straightforward. Did he accidentally do something wrong? If so, it is your son's responsibility. Please punish me if you want!"

The Queen glared at him and said, "You're protecting me without even knowing what's going on? Get out of the way!"

Chu Jinxun stepped aside, looking worried.

The Queen glanced at the two of them, then retracted her gaze before speaking slowly, "Princess An, you are now in the capital, unlike in the countryside. As a daughter-in-law of the royal family, you must think twice before you act or speak. If you make a mistake, you will not only lose face for yourself, but also for Prince An and the royal family!"

"Yes!"

Chu Jinxun coughed violently a few times before raising his pale face: "Mother, did anyone say something? Xining has been staying in the mansion and rarely goes out. Is there any misunderstanding?"

The Queen watched him cough until veins popped out, his voice weak, yet he still defended her. Finally, she waved her hand and said, "It's not a big deal. Just be careful in the future. Princess An, Prince An is not feeling well, so please go back early!"

If only Princess An came, she would have to be scolded more, but with this sickly person around, the Queen would have wanted to send her away quickly.

Don’t faint in Fengyi Palace anytime soon, it’s bad luck!

"Yes, thank you for your consideration, Mother. I will take the princess back home right away!"

As soon as the two of them walked out of the Fengyi Palace, Chu Jinxun burst into coughing again, then his body tilted and he fell down softly.

Yan Xining reached out to support the man and called out to a young eunuch outside the palace: "Quickly prepare the sedan chair, the prince is weak and has fainted again!"

The young eunuch left quickly, and soon a sedan chair was brought over. Yan Xining asked the young eunuch to carry the person up, and she supported him from the side, walking quickly out of the palace.

The small chaos here was naturally reported to Fengyi Palace.

The queen pressed her eyebrows and said, this sickly guy is so sick, it’s better not to get involved in any scandal!

After walking out of the Six Paths Palace Gate, Chu Jinxun slowly woke up. He looked confused and said, "Where am I? I feel dizzy and can't breathe."

Yan Xining hurriedly asked the eunuch carrying the sedan chair to stop, and patted his chest to calm him down: "We are still in the palace, Zhending Gate! We can leave the palace soon!"

Chu Jinxun had difficulty breathing and coughed violently, and a bright red spot appeared on the white handkerchief.

He hid the handkerchief back in his sleeve! His face was sad and desolate: "Princess, I don't know how long I can stay with you. I... can't bear to die!"

Yan Xining tried hard to suppress the twitching of the corners of her mouth and "comforted" him: "You will definitely live a long life! There will definitely be a doctor who can cure you!"

Chu Jinxun held her hand tightly, his breathing uneven, his whole body filled with an air of pessimism and despair: "This king is so useless. If this king is in better health, I can show you the palace, where I grew up... Princess, if there is an afterlife, I will make it up to you!"

Yan Xining almost couldn't continue acting.

She hurriedly said, "Don't be pessimistic, Your Highness. You are just tired. Our carriage is ahead. You will feel much more comfortable if you take a rest in the carriage!" She quickly called two young eunuchs to lift the man up, and after walking more than ten feet, they arrived at where the carriage was parked.

Jingfeng hurried over and, together with the young eunuch, lifted the man onto the carriage.

After the carriage from Prince An's mansion left, the two young eunuchs hurried back to report.

Their "heartfelt confessions" were also heard by their masters, including Emperor Yongxi and the Empress, at the first opportunity.

At this time, the carriage had already left the palace.

The lowered curtains created an enclosed space inside the carriage.

Yan Xining lifted the car curtain a little and took a look outside. There were few people outside at the moment.

Chu Jinxun was shocked when he saw her taking off her clothes without saying a word: "You, what are you doing?"