si-mexico Chapter 99 How Dare You Disrespect Me?
Chapter 99 How Dare You Disrespect Me?
Her excited tone was no different from Yu Chisheng's, but her last sentence, though seemingly unintentional, was like a sharp weapon stabbing directly into Yu Chiling!
Yu Chi Ling looked up at her and asked coldly, "Then why does Mother Consort think I lied about my injuries? To escape the war? If I wanted to escape the war, would I need to serve in the army for ten years?"
Consort Lan was rendered speechless by the rebuttal.
Yu Chisheng snapped at her impatiently, "Do you even know what nonsense you're spouting?"
"Your Majesty..." Consort Lan opened her mouth to explain.
Crown Princess Zhu Huaning stepped forward to interrupt her and comforted Yu Chisheng, "Father, please don't misunderstand. The Empress is just too concerned about Prince Cheng. She often dreams of him recovering and being healthy, which is why she spoke carelessly. But Father, Prince Cheng's leg injury has healed so quickly that there's no trace of it at all. I wonder which extraordinary person is so capable. We must meet them and thank them in person!"
Ye Shishu watched them attack each other openly and covertly, and no one would believe they weren't mother-in-law and daughter-in-law!
To be honest, she had been holding back a lot of resentment for a long time. If she didn't fight them, she would almost suffer internal injuries from holding it in!
“Father.” She stepped forward and knelt beside Yu Chi Ling, taking the initiative to explain on his behalf, “Before the Prince and my daughter-in-law’s wedding, they had already asked people to search for Hua Xiang Pavilion. Perhaps the Prince’s sincerity moved Heaven, and he actually found a disciple of Hua Xiang Pavilion. But Hua Xiang Pavilion has always been mysterious and has very strict rules. Without absolute certainty, they don’t want to reveal their identities. We are asking for their help, so naturally we have to abide by their rules.”
Zhu Huaning chuckled and teased, "Father, look how loving my second brother and sister-in-law are. You haven't even said anything yet, and my sister-in-law is already getting anxious."
Ye Shishu turned around and smiled back at her, "Your Highness is too kind. The Prince is my husband, so it is only right that I testify for him. It is Your Highness and my mother who have such a good relationship that even I, as a daughter-in-law, am envious. At the same time, I am also ashamed. As a daughter-in-law, I have been unable to be by my mother's side to fulfill my filial duties because I have to take care of my husband. As a result, I was unable to immediately defend my mother when she said something wrong."
Consort Lan's face suddenly darkened.
Zhu Huaning's face paled instantly.
Yu Chi Rui couldn't help but frown.
Her words were as if she were saying that the Crown Princess and Consort Lan were the proper mother-in-law and daughter-in-law!
Yu Chisheng squinted and looked them up and down.
Ye Shishu seemed not to notice their expressions and continued with gratitude, "I heard that Your Highness has been fighting on the front lines for many years, and it was the Crown Prince and Crown Princess who took care of your father and mother. Your Highness has always felt guilty about this."
"Later, after injuring his leg and disfiguring himself, the prince felt even more ashamed and unworthy to be his mother's son. When I heard about this, I comforted the prince and told him not to feel inferior. At the same time, I was deeply moved by the filial piety of the crown prince and crown princess."
Consort Lan could no longer bear it and rebuked sharply, "Princess Cheng, what do you mean by saying such jealous things?"
Ye Shishu seemed frightened by her stern expression, trembling as she leaned against Yu Chi Ling, nervously explaining, "Mother, what I said came from the bottom of my heart, not out of jealousy. You treat the Crown Prince as your own son, and the Crown Prince reciprocates with filial piety. My wife and the Prince are moved by your relationship, which is stronger than that of mother and son, even though it is not a mother-son relationship. What... what's wrong with that?"
"you!"
"Enough!" Yu Chi Sheng glared angrily at Consort Lan. "Isn't what Princess Cheng said true? You and the Empress are very close, so you treat the Crown Prince as your own son and are deeply respected by the entire court. Why can others praise you, but Princess Cheng can't?"
Consort Lan almost vomited blood.
But after being reprimanded by Yu Chisheng, she realized that she shouldn't have lost her composure over this matter...
No, she shouldn't have let Ye Shishu lead her by the nose!
She looked at Yu Chi Rui and Zhu Huaning. Although the couple hadn't been scolded, they couldn't hide their embarrassment.
She quickly composed herself, pulled Yu Chi Ling and Ye Shi Shu up from the ground, and said in a gentle voice, "In the past, I neglected Ling'er a lot, and I have always wanted to make it up to you, but I have not been able to find an opportunity. Now that Ling'er has recovered from his injuries and married a kind and understanding princess like Shu'er, I promise you that I will love you more in the future."
Yu Chi Ling seemed not to hear his words, and turned to Yu Chi Sheng indifferently, saying, "Father, my injuries have healed so quickly and so well. In fact, I had long thought that someone would have doubts. That's why I pleaded with all my might to get the disciple of Hua Xiang Pavilion to show herself. She is outside the hall now. Father, you may summon her in."
Upon hearing this, Yu Chisheng was quite surprised.
He then summoned Qi Suixuan to an audience.
Before long, Gu Simo appeared in front of everyone.
Looking at her youthful appearance, Zhu Huaning couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "This is a disciple of Huaxiang Pavilion? How can someone so young possess such extraordinary medical skills?"
If it weren't for her status and position requiring her to be mindful, she would have directly mocked Prince Cheng and his wife.
Even a random quack doctor would be better than this young woman!
They had heard that Prince Seung had led people to rescue Ye Shishu, and they suspected that Prince Seung's leg and facial injuries were faked. After all, how could he have recovered so easily when the injuries were so severe?
Upon seeing this so-called disciple of Huaxiang Pavilion, she exchanged glances with Consort Lan and the Crown Prince, all of whom firmly believed that their guess was correct and that Prince Cheng's previous injury was most likely fake!
Gu Simo knelt down and bowed deeply to Yu Chisheng, "This commoner, Hua Xin, greets Your Majesty the Emperor! Long live Your Majesty the Emperor!"
Yu Chisheng narrowed his eyes and scrutinized her. Although he didn't say it explicitly, his gaze clearly carried doubt. How could such a young woman possess such extraordinary medical skills?
"Are you the miracle doctor who cured Prince Cheng's leg ailment and facial injury?"
"Your Majesty, it is indeed I, your humble daughter."
"I wonder how Physician Hua treated Prince Cheng? Could you tell me in detail?"
"Your Majesty, this matter concerns the secrets of the Pavilion's medicine, and I am afraid I cannot disclose them," Gu Simo replied calmly and serenely.
"How dare you!" Consort Lan rebuked angrily, "How dare you be disrespectful before the Emperor!"
Ye Shishu rushed to Gu Simo's side, tenderly spreading her arms to protect her. "Mother, she is the Prince's benefactor. If it weren't for her, the Prince would never be able to walk. How can you scold your benefactor like this?"
Consort Lan now looks at her with such hatred that she wants to tear her apart!
She never expected that this seemingly innocent-looking 'daughter-in-law' could say things that could drive a person crazy!
If she hadn't been so certain that no one knew the secret, she would have suspected that Ye Shishu had done it on purpose!
Yu Chi Ling echoed coldly, "Mother, Physician Hua is not a palace person and does not understand the palace rules. Besides, she was the one I begged to enter the palace to see Father. How can you be so harsh on her? Have you considered my feelings?"
Crown Prince Yuchi Rui, who had remained silent, gave Gu Simo what he thought was an approachable smile and said gently, "Dr. Hua, please don't misunderstand. We didn't mean anything by it. We're just very curious about how you cured Prince Cheng. After all, we have imperial physicians in our palace, and even they were helpless, yet you managed to do it quietly. It's truly unbelievable. We humbly request Dr. Hua's guidance so that we can broaden our horizons."
Gu Simo looked at him and asked, "How about we find someone to break his legs, and then let me treat him?"