Reborn Young Lady's Peerless Grace

When the rumor about the phoenix hairpin reached the palace, the emperor ordered the imperial guards to guard the prince's eastern palace, so the prince could not go anywhere at this time.

"He's not bad, is he?" The emperor gnashed his teeth in hatred. "I want to ask the Minister of War to come to the palace and get to know him clearly."

He had half of the military command, so he thought the Ministry of War was his confidant. Unexpectedly, it became his biggest threat now. He wasn't dead yet, so could the prince be so impatient?

Now that the evidence is in front of us, there is actually nothing to ask. Even if the Minister of War comes, he won’t be able to get anything out of us.

The atmosphere in the imperial study was extremely tense. Du Zhijie watched the eunuch who had delivered the message leave and then added, "I just saw the Minister of War when I entered the palace. I think he hasn't left yet and should be here soon."

He did not summon the Minister of War today and entered the palace without being summoned. What was his purpose?

The more the emperor thought about it, the angrier he became.

An eunuch who knew about the emperor's situation hurriedly explained, "It was the Empress's order that the Minister of State bring his daughter to the palace for a banquet today."

"Oh, the Queen also called Shen Ruzi today." Du Zhijie said lightly.

The Queen summoned Shen Ruzi to lecture her daughter-in-law, but she also summoned the Minister of War and his daughter. It is not difficult to guess the meaning.

The emperor remembered that the queen had summoned two girls into the palace, namely Shen Wanqing and Shen Wanxiu. These two were the candidates for the future Crown Princess. Could it be that the queen summoned the daughter of the Minister of War today also for the purpose of appointing the Crown Princess first?

Originally, the emperor still had a glimmer of hope for the prince, but now, if it is confirmed that the prince is colluding with the Minister of War, what will be the consequences?

"This bastard....bastard!"

The anger that had been pent up just now suddenly erupted. The emperor's face turned from blue to red. He pointed forward angrily, his fingers trembling slightly with anger.

When the emperor was angry, no one dared to respond, for fear of suffering disaster.

The emperor was so angry that his eyes suddenly turned black and he fainted.

"emperor!"

Everyone was shocked and rushed forward to help.

The emperor's eyes were closed tightly, his face was pale and bloodless.

The ministers were shocked and hurriedly reached out to check the emperor's breath. Seeing that he was still breathing, they breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the emperor had not died yet.

Shen Yunlan was the first to react. He quickly sent for the imperial physician and then hurried outside.

Although the emperor wasn't dead yet, his condition didn't look good. If something happened, the crown prince would have to take over. So he had to spread the news quickly so the crown prince could prepare.

And the Minister of War, if he hasn't entered the palace yet, don't come.

He had just taken two steps when Du Zhijie blocked his way.

"Someone has gone to get the imperial physician. Please stay at the mansion."

"Why are you stopping me?" Shen Yunlan was immediately displeased. "The emperor is unconscious, and you're going to put the ministers under house arrest, Du Zhijie, do you want to be a traitor?"

Despite being accused of such a serious crime, Du Zhijie remained calm. "My duty is to protect the royal family. Of course, this imperial study is also within my responsibilities. I'm doing everything within my job duties, and there's nothing wrong with it."

"I want to go back home, you have no right to stop me."

Du Zhijie didn't try to stop her. Shen Yunlan glared at him fiercely and walked out angrily.

After just a moment, Shen Yunlan came back angrily, "Du Zhijie, what's the difference between this and forcing the emperor to abdicate? Do you want to change the emperor?"

Outside were soldiers from the Shenji Camp, who had surrounded the imperial study so tightly that not even a mosquito could fly out, let alone a human.

Shen Yunlan couldn't get out at all.

Du Zhijie smiled and said, "My Lord, you're joking. I'm just protecting the Emperor. How can I call him abdicator?"

The people from the Shenjiying were already on duty in the imperial palace. Now that the emperor was in a coma, Du Zhijie had transferred more people to guard the palace. This was understandable and there was nothing wrong with it.

But the more times like this happen, the easier it is to miss people and want to go somewhere else.

Soon the imperial physician arrived, took the emperor's pulse, and frowned as he said, "Although your majesty's illness won't kill you, it's too severe. I'm afraid it's not good."

"What's wrong with it?" Du Zhijie asked hurriedly.

"Your Majesty was so angry that his blood rushed up and he fell into a coma. If he can wake up tonight, then he's fine. If he can't wake up, then it's not good."

The emperor is old after all, and he was furious again this time.

Du Zhijie's eyes turned slightly cold, and he immediately ordered the emperor to be moved to the inner hall for treatment. Several ministers present also went to the outer hall to wait.

It is still unknown whether the emperor can wake up. If he cannot wake up, who will inherit the throne?

Originally, it was reasonable for the crown prince to succeed to the throne, but now the crown prince has been implicated in the weapons issue, and the emperor's intentions are unclear, so it is hard to say who will succeed to the throne in the future.

Shen Yunlan certainly wouldn't waste such a good opportunity. He said in a deep voice, "Come here, quickly ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to come and take care of him. The Emperor is seriously ill and needs the Crown Prince to take charge of the situation."

These soldiers are all Du Zhijie's men. Without him, no one dares to move.

Now is a good opportunity, he cannot let it go, and the prince cannot miss it either.

Seeing that no one reacted, Shen Yunlan immediately said angrily: "What's wrong with the Crown Prince treating the disease? Regardless of his current status, he is still your Majesty's biological son. What's wrong with the son treating the disease for his father?"

Du Zhijie said coldly, "Of course not. Besides, the Crown Prince is not the only biological son of the Emperor. Moreover, the Crown Prince is currently a criminal. It would be better for him not to come before His Majesty and cause an eyesore."

He glanced at Shen Yunlan, then continued, "What Lord Shen said is not reasonable. The Emperor cannot be without someone to serve him. Go and invite Concubine De and the Second Prince here."

After hearing the first half of his sentence, Shen Yunlan thought there was still hope, but Du Zhijie's second half of the sentence made him stunned.

"You...you can do it! It turns out that you have already left a way out for yourself!" Shen Yunlan also understood at this time, and a fierce look flashed in his eyes.

In response, Du Zhijie just smiled and said, "Master Hou, what are you talking about? You and I are just court officials. There is nothing wrong with serving the court!"

As for who he would serve, he could still make a choice.

Defei was nearby and arrived a moment later. After learning about the emperor's situation, she immediately understood and just stood by the bed and watched.

The emperor finally woke up when the second prince hurried over.

As the imperial physician said, the emperor's life is no longer in danger once he wakes up, but he doesn't look very well.

It's just that one side of the emperor's mouth and eyes were a little crooked, and he was drooling unconsciously at the corner of his mouth.

Concubine De hurriedly took a handkerchief to wipe him clean, and then brought him some warm water to drink, "Your Majesty, drink some hot water first."

But the hot water flowed out from the corners of her mouth, and Concubine De helped her wipe it.

The emperor struggled to open his mouth, "Why is it you?"

"I also rushed here after hearing the news."

De Fei's eyes were filled with tears, she felt helpless and sad, "This morning, she was fine, how could she become like this in just a short while?"