She wanted to see if Xiao Jinxing would actually be saved.
If he were to be saved...
A fleeting intent to kill flashed through Zhao Mengyu’s eyes.
Xiao Zhanping glanced at Zhao Mengyu and ultimately said nothing.
At this moment, his entire mind was focused on Xiao Jinxing.
Also, because Xiao Jinxing had blocked that sword for him, he felt both guilty and moved.
Due to the matter with Xiao Jinxing’s mother, he had always been harsh and disdainful towards Xiao Jinxing. Adding to that, Xiao Jinxing suddenly became disabled as a child, he almost acted as if Xiao Jinxing didn’t exist. Once he came of age, he bestowed upon him the farthest mansion to let him leave the Imperial Palace, out of sight, out of mind.
He never expected that despite such treatment, Xiao Jinxing would repay him with his own life.
He wished for Xiao Jinxing to be safe and sound.
He would definitely make amends to Xiao Jinxing.
Xiao Zhanping not speaking, the others dared not even breathe heavily.
At this moment, the silence was so intense that one could hear a pin drop on the floor.
The Imperial Physician treated Xiao Jinxing’s wounds and prescribed medicine for brewing.
Throughout the process, Xiao Jinxing remained unconscious.
The Imperial Physician came out from behind the screen, knelt in front of Xiao Zhanping, "Your Majesty, this lowly servant has cleaned the wound for Prince Chen and prescribed some medicines for him to take, but Prince Chen’s injuries are too severe, and he remains unconscious. If Prince Chen does not wake within 12 hours..."
The Imperial Physician dared not continue.
Xiao Zhanping’s expression darkened, "Finish your sentence!"
"I’m afraid Prince Chen’s chances are slim," the Imperial Physician hurriedly kowtowed, begging for forgiveness, "This servant’s medical skills are inadequate, please punish me, Your Majesty."
"Just a single sword strike, and you’re telling me his chances are slim? You useless bunch!" Xiao Zhanping exploded with anger.
"Your servant deserves death, please punish me, Your Majesty!"
"Enough!" Xiao Zhanping said harshly, "Anyway, if you can’t save Prince Chen, then prepare to die with him!"
"Your servant obeys the decree," the Imperial Physician had no choice but to accept the command.
Survival in the Imperial Palace was never easy.
One careless move could lead to losing one’s head.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. I believe Prince Chen will have a divine favor; please do not harm your own health," Zhao Mengyu, not finishing her sentence, quickly knelt on the ground, "This consort is aware of her mistake, even if this consort is concerned about Prince Chen’s health, I should not have spoken."
Saying so, she slapped her own mouth fiercely.
The sound was very loud, without a trace of reservation.
Xiao Zhanping, looking at Zhao Mengyu’s submissive and touching demeanor, softened his heart, "My concubine is also concerned about my health, rise."
"This consort thanks Your Majesty," Zhao Mengyu rose, cautiously asking, "May this consort speak now?"
Xiao Zhanping nodded slightly.
His expression still extremely solemn.
"This consort wishes to say that I know Your Majesty is worried about Prince Chen, but I do not wish for Your Majesty to thus afflict himself. Your Majesty was startled today and has already accompanied Prince Chen for over an hour, this consort sees that Your Majesty is utterly exhausted, and my heart aches. This consort hopes that Your Majesty can return to rest, the wellness of Your Majesty ensures the wellbeing of your subjects and is the best homage to Prince Chen’s sacrifice today."
Zhao Mengyu indeed knew how to speak.
At this moment, Ye Qichi behind the screen, could also hear the outside noise.
No wonder Zhao Mengyu was so favored by Xiao Zhanping, even her son was being so intensively nurtured by Xiao Zhanping.
"Please, Your Majesty, return to Qiankun Hall to rest. Should there be any situation here with Prince Chen, we will report to Your Majesty immediately," Zhao Mengyu added.
Exhausted from the day’s events, and already anxious and irritable from the previous days due to matters concerning the Crown Prince, Xiao Zhanping was indeed physically spent.
He commanded with authority, "I will return to the palace to rest a while. You Imperial Hospital must treat Prince Chen well. If there are any mistakes, it’s your heads!"
"Your servants obey the decree." All the Imperial Physicians in the room knelt down.
Xiao Zhanping departed back to the palace.
Everyone respectfully saw him off.
Zhao Mengyu naturally walked with Xiao Zhanping.
As she left, she turned her head back.
Thinking about what the Imperial Physician said, if he does not wake today...
Zhao Mengyu’s lips curved into a sinister smile.
Whether Xiao Jinxing wakes or not, she would make sure he never wakes again!
The Emperor and his party left.
The Imperial physicians at the Imperial Hospital finally breathed a sigh of relief.
But thinking of Prince Chen’s condition, they ultimately sighed again.