On Our Wedding Night, I Discovered the Crown Prince's Hidden Illness

Chapter 228: Chapter 228: He’s the Most Suitable

Chapter 228: Chapter 228: He’s the Most Suitable

Lai Taihong closed his eyes, “You may rise; Grandfather believes in you!”

He had already seen the current situation clearly.

The Emperor was indeed planning to move against the Prince Zhenbei Mansion.

Fortunately, his granddaughter had administered the drug. Otherwise, once Lai Ran and Li Yuyue went to battle, they would face enemies on both fronts.

How could father and son stand against thousands of troops?

Leng Yu Yan pulled up Yun Family and Miao Zhu followed suit, then they exited the room and continued to stand guard.

Lai Taihong’s groggy eyes suddenly became clear, “Starting today, everyone in the mansion must grieve deeply, eat simple meals, and wear plain clothes. If visitors come, refuse them all.”

He paused and looked towards the Old Princess Consort, “Old woman, cry a few times every day, and drag your daughter-in-law to join you.”

The Old Princess Consort nodded, “I understand, even though I believe my granddaughter, seeing my son and grandson like this, I can cry ten or eight times a day with no problem.”

Lai Taihong frowned, “Don’t just wail; I need to see some tears as well.”

“Got it, got it.”

Leng Yuqing and the twins asked in unison, “What about us?”

“With your father and elder brother in such a state, those outside will think they’re finished. Consequently, those wanting to curry favor with the three of you will only increase day by day.”

After all, outsiders saw that with the Prince Zhenbei and the Princely Heir in such a state, the Prince Zhenbei Mansion was bound to choose a new Prince Zhenbei.

In doing so, various forces would definitely come to win them over, and they would inevitably have to entertain them.

The mansion would not receive guests, but powerful figures would arrange to meet them.

Considering this, Lai Taihong sternly ordered, “Once someone invites you to dine or drink, keep your mouths tightly shut!”

“If even half a word about Yu Yan administering the drug leaks from you, military law will await!”

The three brothers unanimously acknowledged.

—

Since Lai Ran and his son had been returned to Prince Zhenbei Mansion, ministers visiting to express their condolences were ceaseless.

Unfortunately, all were stopped by the mansion’s guards and gatekeeper.

They could only hear intense wailing from inside the high courtyard walls.

Prince Zhenbei Mansion had long been in Beilan City and had few deeply connected noble family officials in the capital city.

And with the number of visitors increasing, the only cause could be the Emperor’s directive.

Since the ministers couldn’t enter the mansion, they sent their wives instead.

Since it was the Emperor’s directive, it was evident that his suspicions had not been allayed. Lai Taihong decided the show must go on for the Emperor.

Thus, he let the Old Princess Consort receive one group of high-ranking ladies.

Seeing the Old Princess Consort and Princess with swollen, teary eyes, and spotting the two men lying rigid in the inner room, the visitors grasped the situation quickly. After offering a few words of comfort, they took their leave.

After that, visits from officials and their wives indeed became less frequent.

Lai Taihong discussed with several grandchildren; once their father and elder brother woke up, they would set out back to Beilan City.

However, just as the grandchildren had finished discussing this plan, another imperial decree arrived from the palace.

Eunuch Ye, seeing that the mansion was still immersed in sorrow, scoffed inwardly while sagely showing an appropriate amount of sorrow on his face.

“Old Prince, Commandery Princess, the three young masters, the Northern Garrison cannot be without a Great Marshal for even a day.”

“Now that the Prince Zhenbei and the Princely Heir have not awakened, the Emperor, in his compassion, decrees that if the Prince Zhenbei Mansion is to return to Beilan City as a family, it will be under the escort of the newly appointed Great Marshal.”

“At that time, the Great Marshal can also assist in managing the Northern Garrison affairs, and it is hoped that the Old Prince will instruct the Great Marshal carefully!”

“The Old Prince has considerable experience managing the Northern Garrison, but given his age, after instructing the Great Marshal, the military authority of the Northern Garrison will temporarily be taken over by him.”

“Once the Second, Third, and Fourth Young Masters are capable of standing on their own, we will then discuss the military authority of the Northern Garrison.”

Eunuch Ye handed the imperial decree directly to Lai Taihong, saying with a smile, “The Emperor is benevolent; please receive the decree, Old Prince!”

Lai Taihong trembled as he accepted the imperial decree. The decree might sound gloriously noble, but the Emperor’s intentions were crystal clear.

For now, to maintain their situation, they could not return to Beilan City just yet.

Leng Yu Yan muttered under her breath, saying something about the Great Marshal escorting them back, making it sound as though they intended to hand over the entire Prince Zhenbei Mansion to the west.

Eunuch Ye scoffed dismissively and then led his men away from Prince Zhenbei Mansion.

Once everyone had left, Lai Yuxing punched a tree trunk at the entrance, “Grandfather, the Emperor had torn off his façade, and even if Father King and elder brother woke up, the Emperor’s desire to seize military power won’t change!”

It would only become more intense!

“I’m just afraid he’ll tear it even further,” Lai Yuqing said in a grave voice, “Our family in the capital is like being in a jar, surrounded by enemies.”

Lai Taihong nodded, “The Emperor’s suspicions are heavy, creating accidents on the battlefield; if this plan fails, there will surely be another. I’m just afraid that, disregarding public opinion, he will make his move in the capital.”

Once that happens, with the Northern Garrison far in Beilan City, they would be distant water unable to put out a nearby fire.

Even if the Northern Garrison was not under the court’s control, what could they do as subjects of Tiancheng without the Prince Zhenbei Mansion?

The grandfather and grandchildren all came to the same conclusion.

Right now, the situation was extremely critical!

Leng Yu Yan thought about her deal with Ye Yiheng.

Regardless of whether Prince Zhenbei Mansion returned to Beilan City or not, they needed a partner.

Ye Yiheng was the most suitable choice!

Seeing Leng Yu Yan with a furrowed brow, Lai Taihong consoled her, “Yan’er, do not worry, once your Father King and elder brother wake up, we’ll discuss in secrecy at home how to resolve this.”

Fortunately, the son and eldest grandson hadn’t gone to the battlefield, otherwise they’d really fall for the Emperor’s petty schemes!

Now, the Emperor wanted to act, but it wouldn’t happen so swiftly; after all, he still needed to save face and keep up appearances.

Leng Yu Yan nodded, “Grandfather, I understand.”

—

That night.

In the quiet of the night.

Leng Yu Yan sat by the window, pondering with her chin propped on her hand, Ye Yiheng admitted he was inhumane.

If she married him, the ludicrous events in her dreams would not occur.

The deal with him thus became very straightforward.

Thinking this, she rushed to the Eastern Palace.

Seeing her arrival, Ye Yiheng asked in a mild voice, “Has the Commandery Princess made up her mind?”

Leng Yu Yan walked over slowly, “I have.”

“Do you truly not mind that I have a hidden ailment?”

The space between Leng Yu Yan’s eyebrows relaxed, and she smiled, “When we discussed the deal the other day, I said it has nothing to do with love, so naturally, I don’t mind.”

Hearing this, Ye Yiheng chuckled.

Leng Yu Yan looked up blankly and raised her eyes.

Her gaze met his phoenix eyes.

The man in front of her smiled like a spring breeze that caressed everything it touched, yet, the smile didn’t reach his eyes, which resembled a quiet abyssal pool, staring emotionlessly at her.

“The Commandery Princess has a magnanimous disposition!”

Ye Yiheng’s voice remained steady, emotionless.

“Commandery Princess is willing to marry me, a useless man; it seems Prince Zhenbei Mansion is very important to you.”

From his angle, he could see the specks of light in her eyes, as if thousands of stars from the Milky Way had found their home there…

Shining bright enough to sting his eyes.

“The Crown Prince speaks truth, Prince Zhenbei Mansion is indeed very important to me!”

A cool breeze blew into the hall, causing Leng Yu Yan to sneeze uncontrollably.

“Sorry!” she rubbed her nose, “Does Your Highness agree to this deal?”

Ye Yiheng moved to stand slightly behind her to block the cool breeze but remained silent.

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