Peerless Physician: The Path of a Foolish Eldest Daughter's Rise to Power

He had to admit that his son was indeed outstanding, managing to govern Dengzhou, which was originally impoverished and in dire need of reconstruction, in an orderly manner, turning it into a prosperous place where people lived in peace and contentment and where resources were plentiful.

Moreover, Chu Yize was the grandson whom the late emperor valued highly, and the fruit of his love with his beloved concubine Ling Xue.

The wish that Chu Yize just mentioned is precisely the remarkable achievement that Yixuan made in tax reform during his lifetime.

Emperor Yongfeng secretly resolved to fully implement and improve the tax policy proposed by the Crown Prince.

Furthermore, regarding Yixuan's wife and daughter, even though they are born out of wedlock, they still carry Yixuan's bloodline, and it is only right and proper that I should take good care of them.

"Ah Ze! How could the Crown Prince have met with such an accident during his horseback hunt! Why did he fall off his horse so suddenly, and by such a coincidence, his head hit a rock directly, leaving no time for rescue!" Emperor Yongfeng lamented, his grief-stricken expression moving all who saw him.

"Father, have you never considered that this coincidence might not be accidental, but rather something deliberately orchestrated?" Chu Yize looked at Emperor Yongfeng with a solemn expression, a hint of doubt and vigilance flashing in his eyes.

Emperor Yongfeng slowly raised his head, and after meeting Chu Yize's gaze for a long time, he finally spoke: "How could I possibly believe that this was just a simple accident? However, those who participated in this hunt were all members of the Meng family and the Crown Prince's confidants. They would never have the intention to harm the Crown Prince."

In fact, Chu Yize had already secretly gathered some relevant information, and these clues all suggested that a huge conspiracy might be hidden behind this so-called accident.

Therefore, he could not agree with what Emperor Yongfeng said.

Chu Yize cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and earnestly said to Emperor Yongfeng, "Father, I simply cannot believe that this was merely an accident."

Therefore, I humbly request Your Majesty's permission to conduct a secret investigation. If it is ultimately found to be an accident, that would be most desirable; but if it is indeed a trap set by someone with malicious intent, I am truly worried about Your Majesty's safety!

Hearing Chu Yize's heartfelt words, Emperor Yongfeng pondered for a moment, then finally nodded and replied, "Very well, in that case, I will order the Shadow Guards to assist you with all their might. We must get to the bottom of this matter!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure dressed in black night clothes appeared silently like a ghost.

This person wore a black veil, revealing only a pair of sharp, hawk-like eyes.

He knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and respectfully accepted the mission. Then, in a flash, he disappeared from the spot as quickly as a gust of wind.

Chu Yize respectfully said, "Thank you for your great kindness, Father Emperor." Emperor Yongfeng then asked with concern, "Ah Ze, was the journey back to the capital fraught with peril and danger?"

Chu Yize nodded slightly and replied solemnly, "Your subject dares not conceal anything from Your Majesty. Indeed, we encountered many assassination attempts along the way. The three Jing brothers personally witnessed three of the most thrilling assassination scenes."

"If it weren't for Zhuang Yunmen's righteous assistance and the brothers' desperate protection, I fear I wouldn't have been able to reach the capital safely to see Your Majesty, and Your Majesty would never have had the chance to see the three Jingyu brothers again."

After saying this, Chu Yize recounted in detail to Emperor Yongfeng how Zhuang Yunmen had come to his aid.

However, in reality, he secretly mobilized many other forces to protect them and ensure their safe return to the capital, but he felt it was unnecessary for the emperor to know about these matters.

After all, Zhuang Yunmen was a man of great depth and his background and strength were not something that ordinary people could easily find out, so the emperor did not investigate the matter further.

Meanwhile, inside the Cining Palace, a dazzling array of exquisite and delicious pastries were laid out on the table. The Empress Dowager and Consort Ling watched with smiles as the three adorable little ones devoured the pastries, chattering incessantly even with their mouths full.

Seeing the children so lively and cheerful, the Empress Dowager and Consort Ling's mood improved considerably. After the three little ones devoured all the pastries in a flash, Consort Ling and the Empress Dowager began to inquire about the various interesting things they had experienced along the way.

Faced with the elders' questions, the three little ones were extremely excited and eagerly answered.

When asked about what happened on the way back, An'an vividly recounted the thrilling assassin chase, while Lele occasionally chimed in with a sentence or two to add to the story, making it even more lively and interesting.

Chu Jingyu began by recounting the events at length, but after a while, he suddenly fell silent and stopped talking.

At this moment, the Empress Dowager and Consort Ling, who had been listening attentively, frowned and their expressions became solemn. They realized how dangerous the matter was, and silently prayed that the true culprit would be found soon and justice would be served for the deceased.

Just then, Chu Yize rushed to Cining Palace.

He respectfully bowed to the Empress Dowager and Consort Ling, and softly comforted them, "Grandmother, Mother, please don't worry too much, everything will be alright." After saying this, Chu Yize turned and walked towards the mourning hall with his wife.

When they entered the mourning hall, they saw the Empress kneeling alone on the cold ground.

In just a few days, the Empress had become utterly haggard, her face filled with sorrow and despair that was heartbreaking to behold. She seemed to have lost all vitality and energy, completely immersed in immense grief from which she could not extricate herself.

Upon seeing this, Chu Yize and his wife quickly stepped forward to offer incense, and then, like the other mourners, silently knelt on the ground. At this moment, a heavy and solemn atmosphere permeated the entire mourning hall.

It is worth mentioning that the Crown Prince's funeral was unprecedented in scale, with various vassal kings rushing to attend.

Two days later, the day of the Crown Prince's funeral finally arrived. Many people spontaneously followed the funeral procession, their eyes filled with tears and their hearts heavy with grief.

Because this crown prince, who was deeply loved by the people, was like the most dazzling star in the night sky, always wholeheartedly working for the well-being of the people.

Unfortunately, this bright star has now fallen and is gone from people's sight forever.