SFS Chapter 316 The Emperor's Wrath
Chapter 316 The Emperor's Wrath
Chapter 316: The Emperor's Wrath
Chapter 316
The rear hall of the Hall of Supreme Harmony was where Emperor Yuanzhen mainly governed and lived.
With a thud, Emperor Yuanzhen listened to Ye Yunzhou's report, his expression growing increasingly gloomy. When he finished, he slammed the table, sweeping the memorial to the ground. His previously plump face had become considerably thinner due to recent illness, and even his gray hair had grown a few strands. He was now furious, his presence shrouded in a chilling aura.
The hall had long since been cleared, save for the chief eunuch, Eunuch Su, who stood silently by, waiting. Seeing the emperor's rage and terrifying aura, Eunuch Su quickly lowered his head, not daring to breathe. After a long pause, with no further movement, Eunuch Su quietly raised his eyes, glancing at the trembling Yuan Zhen Emperor, then at Ye Yunzhou, whose eyes were lowered and silent, his expression indistinct. He could not help but marvel inwardly. The emperor's wrath had cost millions their lives, yet this young general remained unfazed, a true veteran of battle, his temperament truly exceptional.
Emperor Yuanzhen was not an unreasonable emperor. While he normally exuded imperial dignity, he was also composed and steady. It was only because of his extreme anger that he lost his composure. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions. This palace was not impenetrable. On the contrary, the various factions were intertwined, and it was inevitable that there would be eavesdroppers. His actions were already reckless, and he would never allow others to glimpse the reasoning behind it, which would only lead to unnecessary trouble and speculation, making the situation even more difficult to control.
After a few breaths, Emperor Yuanzhen swallowed the rage welling up in his heart, calmed his breathing, and slowly sat down. He looked at Ye Yunzhou, who stood as still as a wooden stake, his eyes narrowed slightly, with scrutiny and inquiry in his gaze. Then he said, "I already know about this matter. What do you think we should do?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Yunzhou slowly raised his eyes and met Emperor Yuanzhen's gaze. He seemed completely oblivious to the complex emotions in the other's eyes. After a moment's reflection, he respectfully said, "This is a family matter between your Majesty and your son. As a humble servant, how dare I speculate or offer unwarranted advice?"
Emperor Yuanzhen looked at him intently for a long while, until Eunuch Su became somewhat uneasy, then he said, "No problem, I allow you to make your remonstration."
Ye Yunzhou naturally knew that Emperor Yuanzhen was observing him, and he also understood that the emperor harbored suspicions about him. After all, even the Left Guard General could be bribed, so it was understandable that Emperor Yuanzhen suspected him. But so what? Emperor Yuanzhen was now old, and while he had many useful people around him, few he could trust. He had no choice but to trust him.
He pondered for a moment and then said, "I believe that although this matter is Your Majesty's family affair, Your Majesty and the Third Prince are also king and subject, so it cannot be treated like ordinary family matters. The Third Prince's actions are not only unworthy of father and son, but also have ill intentions. In my opinion, why not go along with his wishes and catch him in the act? What do you think, Your Majesty?"
"You are quite courageous. I thought you would remain silent to prove your innocence, but I underestimated you."
Emperor Yuanzhen was genuinely surprised. He had always known Ye Yunzhou, despite his seemingly arrogant demeanor, to be a man of strong opinions, always making his own judgments. He knew his priorities, never forming cliques or casually associating with others, and remained loyal only to him. But he hadn't expected his courage to surpass his expectations. Even his father would have been speechless after hearing what he had just said, but he hadn't expected him to be so blunt.
But this was exactly what he wanted. If Ye Yunzhou had avoided the topic, it would have only aroused Emperor Yuanzhen's suspicions. Now that Ye Yunzhou had spoken directly, Emperor Yuanzhen felt relieved. Putting aside his doubts for the moment, Emperor Yuanzhen, still thoughtful, said, "According to what you say, this plan is feasible, but this operation must not be carried out by others; it must be done by you personally. I want to see if the Third Brother is truly determined to commit the heinous crime of patricide."
Ye Yunzhou's face remained calm upon hearing this. Having served Emperor Yuanzhen for so long, he knew the emperor's ways all too well. Even if he hadn't mentioned this matter today, Emperor Yuanzhen would have made the same arrangements. So, he respectfully replied, "I obey your command."
After the incident was resolved, Emperor Yuanzhen's expression regained its former dignity and composure. Seeing this, Eunuch Su finally felt relieved and hurried forward to pick up the scattered memorials.
Seeing this, Eunuch Su finally felt relieved and hurried forward to pick up the scattered memorials. Seeing that His Majesty hadn't signaled him to leave, Ye Yunzhou stood quietly, silent.
As expected, Emperor Yuanzhen tapped the table with his fingertips and then spoke, "Since I followed your advice last time, I have secretly asked the Imperial Physician to treat the poison in my body, but the results have been minimal. I have been feeling increasingly unwell in recent days. If this poison cannot be eliminated in the long term, I am afraid my life will be in danger. Do you have any good advice, or do you know of a miracle doctor who can cure this disease?"
For some reason, Ye Yunzhou's heart trembled violently when he heard this, and his forehead throbbed slightly. He inexplicably felt a strong sense of unease, but he could only suppress his emotions and said respectfully: "I will do my best to find him. I hope Your Majesty will take good care of your health."
Emperor Yuanzhen listened to his words with a puzzled expression. He spoke, "The soldiers in the camp have spread the rumor that your father, Marquis Zhongyong, has obtained a miraculous medicine that is very effective in stopping bleeding and healing wounds. It truly works wonders. I'm curious, which miraculous doctor concocted it? Go back and tell your father to bring the doctor to me so he can examine me as well."