The Sickly Regent Prince Who Was Abandoned as a Substitute Bride

"Your Highness, you must take good care of yourself!" Eunuch Li said with a worried expression.

"I understand." Ye Jiuchen waved his hand gently, signaling Physician Li and Eunuch Li to step down.

After the two of them left, Ye Jiuchen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.

He was very clear about his current physical condition, and these minor injuries were insignificant to him.

What truly worried him was the toxin lurking in his body. Every full moon night, he would suffer excruciating pain all over his body. Fortunately, his internal strength was still sufficient, and he was able to suppress the pain in his legs each time.

"Your Highness, what should be done with those ten women...?" Jing Deming, the steward of the Regent's Palace, asked cautiously.

"Take them away and settle them in the backyard. I will make arrangements..." the Regent replied calmly.

“Then come with me!” Jing Deming turned to the ten women and said.

These ten women were all dressed in their finest attire, and any discerning person could instantly discern the deeper meaning behind the emperor's actions...

The Marquis's residence was peaceful and serene when suddenly a shrill, piercing voice rang out from outside the door: "Is Marquis Dongfang here? Come out and receive my decree..." It was the eunuch Li Fu who had arrived. He swaggered into the residence, his shrill voice seemingly shattering the tranquility.

Upon hearing the noise, the servants and maids sprang into action, rushing to fetch their masters. In an instant, the entire manor was abuzz with activity.

"Young Miss, the Marquis wants you to go to the main hall to receive the imperial decree. The eunuch from the palace has brought the Emperor's decree. Please go and receive it immediately..." Steward Zhou said breathlessly as he ran to Dongfang Wan'er's residence.

Upon hearing the news, Qiuqin immediately went to Dongfang Wan'er's room. "Miss, the Marquis wants you to come out to receive an imperial decree, saying that a eunuch from the palace has arrived," she said softly.

A hint of doubt arose in Dongfang Wan'er's heart; such a thing did not seem to have happened in her previous life. But she quickly calmed down, thinking that since it was an imperial decree, she had to go.

"Alright, Qiuqin, comb my hair into a simple bun, and dress me in something elegant..." Dongfang Wan'er instructed calmly.

Qiuqin dared not delay and hurriedly began to dress and groom Dongfang Wan'er. Before long, a woman dressed simply yet exuding an air of nobility appeared before them.

At the same time, a richly dressed middle-aged man led his entire family out of the house. "Your subject receives the decree," said the Marquis of Dongfang, leading his entourage in kneeling in obeisance.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: In consideration of Dongfang Zheng's filial piety, I hereby bestow upon him a quantity of fine medicinal herbs and tonics! Furthermore, I dispatch Imperial Physician Li to treat his mother, ensuring her speedy recovery!" Eunuch Li Fu loudly proclaimed the imperial edict.

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty." After kowtowing in gratitude, Marquis Dongfang was filled with anxiety. He had only made up a reason on the spot, but he hadn't expected the Emperor to take this matter so seriously today, leaving him at a loss. After all, he hadn't discussed this matter with his mother…

"Lord Dongfang, get up quickly and lead the way. I need to hurry back to report to the Emperor..." Li Fu urged.

"Thank you very much, Eunuch Li. Please wait a moment. Steward Zhou, please have some tea, sir!" Dongfang Zheng hurriedly instructed.

Hearing the commotion, Steward Zhou hurried over and handed Eunuch Li a bulging purse. Li Fu took it, weighed it lightly in his hand, and then contentedly stuffed it into his sleeve.

Dongfang Zheng took a deep breath to calm himself down, and then led everyone toward Wang Yu's courtyard.

At this moment, Wang Yu, having been angered by Dongfang Wan'er the day before, was indeed resting in bed as Dongfang Zheng had said, and his face looked somewhat pale and haggard.

"Mother, someone from the palace has come. It's the imperial physician, who has come specifically to examine you..." Dongfang Zheng said softly to Wang Yu.

"Okay," Wang Yu replied listlessly.

Physician Li stepped forward and began to take Wang Yu's pulse...

"How is the situation?" Dongfang Zheng couldn't help but ask, his heart pounding with anxiety, fearing the imperial physician might diagnose something wrong. If he were to find no illness, it would be a crime of deceiving the emperor!

"The old lady is fine, just a bit weak and her heart is a bit stagnant. She needs to rest more. I'll prescribe a medicine." Doctor Li thought to himself, "This Marquis of Dongfang is really filial."

Dongfang wiped the sweat from his forehead…

Dongfang Wan'er witnessed everything. On the way, she learned some things: it turned out that the drug from last night's passionate night was too potent, and the two of them fought until dawn. That's why they missed the morning court session and deliberately said that their grandmother was ill...

【Dongfang Zheng, oh Dongfang Zheng, this is just the beginning…】

Dongfang Wan'er whispered a few words in Qiuqin's ear... Qiuqin's eyes lit up and she quietly withdrew.

"Father..." At this moment, Dongfang Mingzhu came out. "Father, please ask the imperial physician to take a look at me as well." After saying that, Dongfang Mingzhu removed her veil.

"Hiss..." Everyone gasped. What happened to the second young lady's face? The eldest young lady was truly wicked...

"Please, Physician Li, examine my daughter..." Dongfang Zheng said.

"How did this injury happen?" Physician Li asked.

"It was just the youngest daughters playing around..."

"It was my younger sister who was being unreasonable and angered her older sister..." Dongfang Mingzhu said, wiping away her tears.

Dongfang Wan'er thought to herself, "I'll just watch you two pretend!" She sneered inwardly, but her face remained impassive. She knew this was just the beginning; much more to come was yet to come.

Imperial Physician Li glanced at Dongfang Wan'er, [I had long heard of the Dongfang Marquis's eldest daughter's arrogance and domineering nature, but today I've witnessed it firsthand...]

Physician Li wrote a prescription, "Get the medicine according to this prescription, wash the area daily, and apply the medicine..."

"Thank you so much, Physician Li!"

The group saw Eunuch Li and Physician Li off as they passed through the garden.

"Do you know what? Our Marquis is really amazing!" said Maid A.

"Is there anything I don't know?" Maid B

"The Marquis and Consort Liu fought until dawn last night. Consort Liu is still dizzy. Isn't the Marquis amazing..." (Maid A)

"How embarrassing! Why did you say that to me!" (Maid B)

"That's why the Marquis didn't attend the morning court session..."

Dongfang was furious... "How dare you... who's spouting nonsense here!"

"Master Hou!"

"My lord, spare my life!"

The two maids quickly ran out from behind the artificial hill and knelt down.

"Lord Dongfang, is what they said true?" asked Li Fu, the chief eunuch.

"Eunuch Li, they're talking nonsense. My beloved concubine is also sick..." Dongfang Zheng quickly explained, and then stuffed an even bigger purse into Li Fu's hand.

Dongfang was extremely distressed; his money was almost gone!

"Both of those girls dare to gossip, Lord Dongfang, we won't interfere in your family affairs..."