bookcurios Chapter 109 The Emperor is Sick!
Chapter 109 The Emperor is Sick!
After a moment of contemplation, Li Yanche said, "Cousin Yinyin is right, but the Dowager Consort will not let this go so easily."
Su Yinyin nodded in agreement: "Cousin is absolutely right. I have already asked the people around me to keep an eye on things. As soon as the Dowager makes any move, I will strike first."
Seeing this, the Duke nodded: "Ah Yin, it's best to be careful in everything you do. Your uncle will do everything in his power to protect you."
Su Yinyin nodded obediently, "Yinyin understands. But today's events should serve as a warning to them. If they dare to act recklessly again, next time it won't be as simple as just robbing their little treasure vault." As she finished speaking, a sly glint flashed in her eyes.
Just then, there was a knock on the study door. The Duke asked, "Who is it?"
"Your Excellency, this is your servant, Miss Yinyin's subordinate. Fifth Brother said he has something to report to Miss Yinyin," the steward outside the door replied respectfully.
Especially when it comes to the fifth brother, there is even more respect, not just respect, but also admiration. Butler Li Bo has personally witnessed the fifth brother's demeanor.
Su Yinyin glanced at everyone and said to the door, "Let him in."
After the fifth brother entered and bowed, he said, "Miss, the Dowager Consort has found a Taoist priest from somewhere, who says he's going to perform a ritual outside the mansion to curse you."
Su Yinyin snorted coldly: "This Dowager Consort really will stop at nothing."
Li Yanche frowned slightly: "This kind of thing should not be underestimated. There are many rumors among the people that this kind of evil magic is very effective."
The Duke also looked worried: "Ayin, we must think of a way to stop it."
Su Yinyin confidently raised her chin: "Hmph, she's too green to mess with me. Fifth Brother, beat that person up, just don't kill her. Then send her to the Empress Dowager's bed!"
Li Yanche gave a thumbs-up in admiration, "Cousin, you're decisive! I thought you'd try other methods. But you, you nipped it in the bud."
Su Yinyin said dismissively, "As long as the enemy shows any signs of aggression, we'll nip it in the bud! We can't let them get stronger and cause us more trouble. If the Empress Dowager still doesn't stop, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
"Miss... um...!" The fifth brother looked at Su Yinyin, wanting to say something but unable to.
Su Yinyin could tell that what the fifth brother was about to say was something he couldn't let his uncles hear. For example, the Divine Doctor's Pavilion.
Su Yinyin stood up and said to the Duke and Li Yanche, "Uncle, I have something to attend to, so I'll take care of it first. I'll trouble my cousin to take Yueyue and the others back later."
"Okay, Yinyin, if you have something to do, go ahead and do it. I'll escort them back later," Li Yanche promised.
The Duke said helplessly, "You're leaving before you've even had a chance to sit down properly. What are you going to say when your grandmother asks you about this?"
Su Yinyin smiled and reassured him, "Uncle, once I've settled everything, I'll make time to visit Grandma. Otherwise, you can stay at my place."
Hearing Su Yinyin's words, the Duke's family felt somewhat relieved and said in a cheerful tone, "Alright, we'll talk about this later. Go and attend to your business!"
Su Yinyin didn't pay attention to the polite words she had just spoken. However, when she returned to the villa that evening, it was bustling with activity!
After Su Yinyin and Lao Wu came out of the study, they walked towards the main gate.
Miss, news has come from the Divine Physician Pavilion: "The Emperor is unwell and wishes to consult the Divine Physician. The consultation fee is up to the Divine Physician."
Su Yinyin stopped in her tracks, a calculating glint in her eyes. "The Emperor is unwell? Could it be that my taking away his valuable possessions last night has triggered his illness? This is an opportunity."
The fifth brother looked at her suspiciously, "Miss, how could this be an opportunity?"
Su Yinyin smiled gently, "Think about it, if I cure the emperor's illness, wouldn't the emperor owe me a favor? Favors are the hardest to repay!" The fifth prince suddenly realized.
"I don't want a consultation fee; I want the Emperor to owe me a favor. If the Emperor agrees, I will act immediately!"
Su Yinyin then said, "Fifth Brother, go to the Divine Physician's Pavilion in person and tell the Pavilion Master to act according to my instructions. Also, find out the Emperor's true situation!" Fifth Brother accepted the order and left.
Su Yinyin stared in the direction where the fifth prince had disappeared, muttering to herself, "The situation in the palace is about to change because of the emperor's illness. There's going to be quite a show!"
As Su Yinyin continued walking towards the main gate, she saw her less than ten meters away, and she saw Su Yinyin too! What a small world!
Su Yinyin continued walking forward, as if she hadn't seen her at all, not even giving Lin Lili a glance.
As Su Yinyin was about to walk past Lin Lili, Lin Lili reached out and blocked her way, saying arrogantly, "Su Yinyin, you don't even bow to me. You have no manners at all."
Su Yinyin sneered, "Lin Lili, do you think this is your own home? You're nothing but a drowning dog living under someone else's roof."
Lin Lili's expression changed. "Don't be arrogant. The reason I stopped you today is to tell you to stay away from Brother Che. He's not someone you can afford to be near."
Su Yinyin looked at her mockingly, "How Li Yanche and I are is none of your business. On the contrary, you're almost an old maid, yet you're still worrying about other people's affairs." After saying that, she was about to walk past her and leave.
Enraged, Lin Lili reached out to grab Su Yinyin's hair, but Su Yinyin, anticipating this, dodged to the side and pushed Lin Lili away.
Lin Lili fell to the ground, looking utterly disheveled. "How dare you push me, Su Yinyin! I won't let you get away with this!"
Su Yinyin looked down at her condescendingly. "We'll see," she said, "and see who has the last laugh." With that, Su Yinyin strode away, leaving Lin Lili standing there, stamping her feet in anger.
Su Yinyin thought to herself, "How come Lin Lili never learns her lesson? Instead, she becomes more and more determined after each setback."
After Su Yinyin walked away, Lin Lili finally realized what had happened and angrily lashed out at the maid beside her!
Lin Lili gritted her teeth and said, "You bitch, how dare you call me an old maid? I'll kill you!"
Lin Lili stormed back to her courtyard. Once inside, she grew increasingly angry, and a plan suddenly came to her.
She rummaged through the bottom of a chest and pulled out a jade bracelet, then quietly approached the manor's steward. "Uncle Steward, please take this jade bracelet; you must help me!"
The butler declined to accept the money, saying, "Miss Lin, if you need anything, just let me know. There's no need to be so polite."
"Uncle Butler...!"
“Miss Lin, please address me as Uncle Li,” Butler Uncle Li interrupted. Normally, one shouldn't interrupt their master or guest, but he simply couldn't stand Lin Lili's fatherly voice.
"Uncle Li, I would like to inquire about Brother Che's whereabouts." Lin Lili was somewhat displeased that the butler refused to accept the gift, but she had no choice but to give up.
Seeing that Uncle Li remained silent, Lin Lili continued, "Uncle Li, please have pity on me! I really like Brother Che, but Su Yinyin always interferes." As she spoke, Lin Lili squeezed out a few tears.