The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 489 That old man is quite crazy.

Emperor Yingqian: ...

He didn't believe a single word of it.

But Wei Zhao was only superficially respectful to him, wasn't he? And Xiao Huaiyan was just like that to begin with.

He couldn't find an opportunity to make trouble.

Wei Zhao smiled and said, "Therefore, I have immediately summoned Elder Ge back to the capital, hoping that he will come to treat you."

He said, "It is clear that I have good intentions."

Emperor Yingqian was already suffering terribly from his illness. Even if Wei Zhao didn't bring the person with him, he had originally intended to have his confidant propose it, thus putting Wei Zhao on a moral high ground and forcing him to agree.

Because he was the ruler, and Wei Zhao was the subject. But the latter was one step ahead of him.

Emperor Yingqian's eyes flickered slightly as he feigned a loving expression, not forgetting to inquire, "Old Ge went out to find medicine for you, did you...?"

He didn't finish speaking.

Wei Zhao: "We haven't found it yet."

"However, how can my life or death compare to Your Majesty's good health?"

Xiao Huaiyan: ...

She's even more shameless than him.

He glanced at him sideways and said, "You're smart to know what's good for you."

Wei Zhao ignored him and turned to Elder Ge, saying, "What are you all standing there for? Quickly show this to the Emperor."

"Your Majesty, Lord Zhu requests an audience."

The voice of the eunuch announcing the news came from outside the hall.

For some reason, Emperor Yingqian's eyelids twitched inexplicably, and he forgot about taking the pulse.

"Bring people in."

After Zhu Wei entered, he hurriedly greeted the guests, speaking anxiously without regard for the presence of others.

"Your Majesty, the rumors circulating in the streets are all baseless and unfounded. They are all sorts of nonsense and cannot be taken seriously. They are really damaging the reputation of the royal family."

"I dare not conceal this, and I dare to mention it."

Emperor Yingqian's eyelids continued to twitch.

Zhu Wei: "The people believe that the Fifth Prince possesses the aura of a dragon, and he should go to the disaster area to help them overcome this difficult time."

Emperor Ying Qian lowered his gaze.

A myriad of thoughts flashed through my mind.

Fifth brother?

He's not dead yet.

Is the fifth prince so beloved by the people?

What, does his presence make it feel like the Emperor himself is there?

If we don't strike at his sharp edge, I'm afraid the Great Jin will forget who the true emperor is!
Emperor Yingqian suppressed his anger: "Guards!"

The shadowy figure: "Here."

Wei Zhao observed without changing his expression. He could tell from the aura that this dark figure was the one who had injured his arm that day.

"Go ask Ying Yin."

Emperor Yingqian sneered: "If he wanted to, he could easily ride off and catch up with those officials who have already set off for the disaster area."

Zhu Wei heard the news, how could Ying Yin not know?

In the past, he wouldn't have let go of an opportunity to make a contribution.

But at this critical juncture, the situation in the capital is turbulent and unpredictable. He has been secretly pressuring Yingzhi to abdicate and then trap him like a turtle in a jar.

Zhu Wei remained kneeling on the ground.

Emperor Yingqian: "Anything else?"

"There are still rumors of famine during the late emperor's reign, and now Your Majesty, sitting on the throne, is experiencing floods and droughts. I'm afraid it's..."

He seemed hesitant and reluctant to continue.

Emperor Yingqian: "Speak!"

"It seems that he is unworthy of his position; Heaven is giving him a warning."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Yingqian's face immediately darkened.

Zhu Wei knelt on the ground, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

"The people complained incessantly, saying that life was getting harder and harder each year and there was no hope, all because the emperor's performance was mediocre and his governance was ineffective."

Emperor Yingqian's face turned ashen, his already wounded features contorted and distorted.
"besides……"

Zhu Wei cautiously glanced up at Emperor Qian, but met his sinister gaze that seemed capable of skinning a person alive, and was so frightened that he quickly lowered his head again.

He said, trembling.

"explain……"

He gritted his teeth.

"If the Prince of Yan had ascended the throne back then, things would certainly not be like this."

Emperor Yingqian strode to his side, looking down at him with an imposing aura.

"Keep talking!"

"I don't dare."

And then there are even more unpleasant rumors!
"I told you to speak!"

Zhu Wei: "Many people in the Great Jin Dynasty are privately discussing that the Prince of Yan is innocent. It was Your Majesty who coveted the throne and set up the scheme to change the edict of succession, putting him to death in order to eliminate any future threats." A loud bang was heard.

Emperor Yingqian swept all the utensils on the dragon table to the ground.

Those usually unfathomable dragon eyes were now gleaming with cold light, their pupils contracted to pinpoints, and the whites of their eyes were covered with blood vessels.

His lips pressed into a thin line. The corner of his cold, straight mouth twitched slightly, as if he were trying his best to suppress the raging fire about to erupt.

Brush, ink, paper, inkstone, memorials, and teacups all flew and fell.

Ink splashed, tea spilled, and shards of celadon porcelain scattered among the gold bricks, all mixed together with the uncollected pills.

The ground was in mess.

His five fingers gripped the edge of the table tightly, the fingertips popping up from the force.

But then he heard a gasp.

Emperor Yingqian looked over and saw that the jade seal used by emperors throughout history, which had been smashed to the ground along with the other object, had been cracked.

The sky was overcast, and the wind rustled.
As they left the palace and walked along the public road, Xiao Huaiyan commented with disdain, "That old geezer is quite eccentric."

Wei Zhao's statement was neither convincing nor dismissive.

He remained calm: "Look over there."

Xiao Huaiyan looked in the direction he was pointing and his eyes suddenly lit up.

Wei Zhao said calmly, "It took me a lot of effort to create the conditions for him to force the emperor to abdicate. He's still hesitant and making me wait. Go and provoke him."

Xiao Huaiyan understood.

"Second prince."

He waved to Ying Zhi ahead.

Xiao Huaiyan even abandoned Wei Zhao and ran over.

"How did you end up in the palace?"

Ying Zhi's gaze shifted backward, lingering on Wei Zhao who had fallen behind, before subtly returning to his original position.

"My mother is unwell, so I went to take care of her after I received the news. Now I'm preparing to leave the palace."

"What a coincidence, running into you two, why not come together?"

Who wants to go with you?

Xiao Huaiyan acted as if he hadn't heard.

"What? You also entered the palace because of the Fifth Prince?"

Ying Zhi: ? ? ?
Disgust flashed in his eyes.

"Why is Young Master Xiao suddenly bringing up the Fifth Prince?"

"Oh, is there anyone else?"

There's someone you don't know.
Wasn't it your order for Zhu Wei to go to the palace to deliver the message? There are rumors circulating outside that Ying Yin is in a bad position, but you didn't mention a single word about it just now.

Xiao Huaiyan: "It's nothing."

"I just wanted to ask if you felt uncomfortable about it."

Ying Yin smiled and said, "It is clear that Fifth Brother has won the hearts of the people; I am ashamed to admit that I am not as good as him."

Xiao Huaiyan: "The people all mentioned asking the Fifth Prince to help with the disaster relief, but no one mentioned asking you to go as well. You must feel bad about being ignored like this."

"Xiao Huaiyan".

Wei Zhao's disapproving voice came through.

How dare you disrespect the Second Prince?

Yingzhi: "It's alright. Huaiyan has always been straightforward, but he has a good heart."

Kind-hearted Xiao Huaiyan quickly admitted his mistake.

"It's not me."

"How could you, Second Prince, be ignored?"

He said seriously, "Everyone is concerned about you, but you have a limp. Although it doesn't affect your daily walking, it's still inconvenient for your legs."

"So they stopped mentioning it."

"I'm afraid that if you go there, you won't be of any help and might even cause trouble."

Ying Zhi's face darkened.

look down on him?

His father looked down on him.

His father-in-law looked down on him.

Ying Yin didn't really consider him a rival.

His wife, Yao Ruyou, never took him seriously.

He endured all of this.

But by what right does a playboy who only knows how to indulge in pleasure dare to point fingers at him?
Just because he's disabled?
Ying Zhi believed that he could not wait any longer.

Due to the floods, most officials in the capital left, and a large portion of the personnel from the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Justice also left, leading to discontent among the people towards the imperial court.

How could this not be his best opportunity?

It was a perfect storm of favorable timing, location, and people.

He didn't have time either.

Ying Zhi, with a cold expression, flicked his sleeves and left the palace. He did not return to his residence but went directly to see Liang Rui.

He was very direct: "When will you keep your promise to me?"