AWB Chapter 377 Summoned to the Palace
Chapter 377 Summoned to the Palace
The guard outside the carriage paused, seemingly gathering his thoughts, before cautiously replying, "Your Highness, according to my investigation, Yu Wan and Princess Changning seem to have a close relationship. She was also involved in the incident at the Yong Prince's residence and even accompanied Princess Changning to send the injured Su Qingchan to Miaoshoutang."
The King of Qi asked gently, "She's here too?"
The guard whispered, "Today she disguised herself as Princess Changning's personal maid and entered the Yong Prince's residence with Princess Changning."
King Qi nodded slightly, his gaze growing increasingly profound, and he swirled the teacup in his hand a few times. "It seems that Changning did not come to Prince Yong's residence for sightseeing on a whim today."
He leaned back lazily against the soft couch of the carriage and said to the guards outside, "Send someone to keep an eye on Changning and Yu Wan, and also send someone to investigate Yu Wan's background. The more detailed the better, including her recent whereabouts and who she has been in contact with. Don't miss a single detail."
"Yes, Your Highness." The guard acknowledged the order, and the sounds outside completely ceased.
King Qi stared at the cup in his hand, a faint smile playing on his lips.
This Yu Wan is really quite interesting.
……
When Yu Wan returned to the Yun residence, it was already completely dark.
Madam Shen and Yunxi were waiting for her in the front hall. Their anxious expressions eased a little when they saw that she had finally returned.
Yunxi stepped forward first and asked in a low voice, "Sister-in-law, what happened at the Prince Yong's residence today...?"
The news that Su Qingchan was carried out of the Yong Prince's mansion with serious injuries had spread to the streets and alleys, and even beggars were talking about it.
Yu Wan didn't speak, but simply nodded to Yun Xi.
Yunxi, being as intelligent as ever, immediately understood.
Shen didn't hear what the two were saying, but she guessed what Yunxi was asking.
From Yu Wan's reaction, she guessed some things.
She didn't ask any more questions, but stepped forward, took Yu Wan's hand, and her expression changed slightly, "Why are your hands so cold?"
Yu Wan looked up and met Shen's worried gaze, forcing a smile at the corner of her mouth.
How could her hands not be cold?
The fictional characters in this book are all incredibly cunning. She thought about it the whole way, but still couldn't figure out what King Qi was planning to do.
“Mother-in-law, I’m fine. I just walked in a bit too fast and caught a cold.”
Yu Wan explained softly, not wanting Shen Shi and Yun Xi to worry about her.
Madam Shen clearly didn't believe Yu Wan's words, but she also knew that now was not the time to press for answers, so she said softly, "Go and have some hot soup to warm yourself up. Today's events must have taken a toll on your energy, so get some rest."
Her palms were warm, so she held onto Yu Wan's hand tightly without letting go.
A warm feeling washed over Yu Wan as she let Shen Shi lead her.
The group went out to eat together.
After dinner, Yu Wan went to Yun Shang's study.
Before Yun Shang left the capital, the two had already agreed that they should keep each other informed of any changes that might occur.
Yu Wan sat at her desk and wrote down what happened at the Yongwang Mansion that day, focusing on the sudden visit of the Qiwang to the Changning Princess Mansion.
Everything in the Yong Prince's mansion must be under the surveillance of the Qi Prince, but for such a long time today, the Qi Prince did not come to the Yong Prince's mansion to stop them, but instead allowed them to take Su Qingchan out of the mansion. There seems to be something wrong with that.
She finished writing the letter, folded it, and put it into a specially made bamboo tube. Then she picked up a whistle and blew it.
These are carrier pigeons that Yun Shang ordered people to raise.
Two days ago, when he gave her the carrier pigeon, Yu Wan realized that Yun Shang had probably made a lot of preparations behind her back during his time in Shengjing.
When it comes to scheming, no one can compare to the male lead, that cunning old fox.
Let them handle these scheming tactics themselves.
A moment later, a white carrier pigeon flew in through the window and landed steadily on Yu Wan's shoulder.
Yu Wan gently stroked the carrier pigeon's feathers, tied the bamboo tube to its leg, then opened the window and whispered, "Go, deliver the letter to your master."
The carrier pigeon seemed to understand her words and flapped its wings and flew away.
Yu Wan watched the carrier pigeon disappear into the night sky, silently praying that Yun Shang would receive the message as soon as possible and have a solution.
That night, many people in Shengjing City did not sleep well.
Emperor Wenjing and Empress Su only learned of what had happened at the Prince Yong's residence the next day.
As expected, Princess Changning, Xiao Huanyan, and several other noble ladies who had gone to Prince Yong's residence together were all summoned to the palace.
Yu Wan was summoned to the palace because of her relationship with Su Qingchan.
Su Qingchan was the adopted daughter of the Duke of Anguo and his wife, but Emperor Wenjing did not want to involve the Duke of Anguo and his wife in the trouble caused by the younger generation.
Su Qingchan is nominally Yu Wan's sworn sister, so it's appropriate for her to step forward.
Yu Wan and Xiao Huanyan were not entering the palace for the first time, but it was the first time for the other noble ladies. They looked nervous, their steps were unsteady, and they followed behind Yu Wan and Xiao Huanyan with trepidation.
Seeing their expressions, Yu Wan silently apologized.
Yesterday was an emergency, and she had no choice but to make use of them.
However, they will not be implicated, and Empress Su may even give them some rewards to appease them.
The group arrived outside the Imperial Study, where Princess Changning was already waiting.
Princess Changning entered the palace before them.
Although her expression was calm, a hint of tension and unease was faintly revealed in her eyes.
Upon seeing Yu Wan and the others, she instinctively looked at Yu Wan.
Yu Wan's gaze was calm, and she wore a faint smile, appearing no different from usual.
Princess Changning's initially anxious heart immediately calmed down.
"Go inside, Father is waiting."
Princess Changning spoke softly and took the lead into the imperial study.
Yu Wan and the others stepped into the Imperial Study and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty, may Your Majesty be well; Greetings, Empress, may Your Majesty live a thousand years."
Emperor Wenjing sat on the dragon throne, his face gloomy, his gaze cold and imposing.
He glanced at the crowd without saying a word.
Empress Su sat to one side, her expression gentle and her face smiling, displaying the benevolence of a queen mother who commands respect for the nation.
Emperor Wenjing looked at the girls and didn't speak for a moment.
After a long pause, Emperor Wenjing finally spoke, his voice deep and authoritative.
"Changning, do you know your crime?"
Empress Su's expression changed slightly, showing some concern for Changning.
Inside the hall, Princess Changning raised her head and looked directly into Emperor Wenjing's eyes, like a newborn calf unafraid of a tiger.
"Father, I do not know what crime I have committed."
Emperor Wenjing looked puzzled. "You don't know? You've already forgotten what you did yesterday?"
Princess Changning's face showed a look of sudden realization. "So that's what Father Emperor was talking about."
"Your Majesty, I was just about to report this matter to you. Yesterday, I went to my Ninth Brother’s residence on a whim, but I unexpectedly encountered a young lady asking me for help. Seeing that she was in a pitiful state, I took her out of the Prince Yong’s residence to treat her injuries."
Princess Changning looked shaken. "Fortunately, I was the one who saw her. The doctor at the clinic said that if she had been sent there any later, the girl would probably be dead."
Her explanation answered all of Emperor Wenjing's questions.
Actually, he didn't care whether Changning had revealed the matter or not. What he cared about was whether Changning had done it unintentionally or whether she had planned it step by step.
If she did it by scheming...
Emperor Wenjing's gaze darkened, but his eyes softened as he looked at Changning. "I see."
"Changning, you acted too rashly. Even if you felt sorry for someone who was injured, you should have considered your brother's reputation."
"You made such a big fuss yesterday, and now everyone knows about it. It has damaged the royal family's reputation."