Martial Arts Crossover: Starting as a member of the Imperial Guard, all the ladies are demons

"It seems that Prince Jing and the Empress helped me in this ordeal, but I always feel that their appearance was too suspicious."

"Although they didn't say it, in my judgment, someone must have tipped them off."

A glint of light flashed in Emperor Liang's eyes.

"And this person... knows the situation in the palace like the back of his hand, which is what alarms me the most. And if I remember correctly, the first person to act was Jingyi."

"The physicians who treated me were all personally found by him at the Su residence."

Clearly, Emperor Liang turned his attention to Xiao Jingyi, and his suspicious nature returned.

After all, Xiao Jingyi's choice of a physician was highly suspicious. The palace clearly had imperial physicians, so why did he abandon them and insist on finding an outside physician?

That means he knew he couldn't trust the palace physicians.

The more Emperor Liang thought about it, the more alarmed he became. Then, thinking about Xiao Jingyi's image over the years, a terrible thought flashed through his mind.

Was he faking it all?!

That would be terrifying.

"Your Majesty, Chief Xia of the Suspended Mirror Bureau requests an audience!"

"Xia Jiang is back?"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Liang's face lit up with surprise. The person he trusted most right now was Xia Jiang, and coupled with the crazy idea that had just crossed his mind, he immediately stood up.

"Inform Xia Jiang to come with me to a certain place."

"Your Majesty, please take care of your health," Gao Zhan said hurriedly from the side.

Emperor Liang waved his hand and said, "I need to figure something out, otherwise I won't be able to eat or sleep properly."

"You will come with me."

Gao Zhan asked, puzzled, "Your Majesty, where are you going?"

"Prince Yi's Mansion".

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"Your Highness, news has just arrived from the palace that the Crown Prince has been deposed and Consort Yue has been sentenced to death."

"Emperor Liang even boasted that he would announce the new crown prince in two months, and the selection of the crown prince would depend on the recent performance of the princes themselves."

Jiang Huan respectfully presented the latest intelligence to Xiao Jingyi.

"Oh?"

Xiao Jingyi was somewhat surprised to hear this.

What surprised him was not the removal of the crown prince, but the following sentence: the election of the crown prince should be based on one's own performance.

No, this old guy has only just recovered from a serious illness and he's already causing trouble.

Based on Xiao Jingyi's understanding of him, Emperor Liang would never say such a thing for no reason; there must be some conspiracy behind it.

"Your Highness... Your Highness... No, no, no, something terrible has happened."

Just then, Hou Ji rushed into the study in a panic, saying, "Your Majesty...Your Majesty is here!"

"Father has arrived?"

Xiao Jingyi was wondering what kind of trouble Emperor Liang was up to this time, but now, after hearing Hou Ji's words...

It connected immediately.

He knew it must be Emperor Liang's suspicious nature acting up again.

Moreover, they've set their sights on me. The reason is simple: I had the foresight to go to the Su residence and find a doctor.

After all, he was a carefree prince who didn't concern himself with court affairs or the affairs of the harem. Why then did he specifically seek out a physician from outside the palace to save him when even the imperial physicians were being threatened by Consort Yue?

There must be something fishy going on here!

Okay, this is very much like Emperor Liang.

Xiao Jingyi chuckled softly and immediately waved his hand: "Everyone, go down. Jiang Huan, you take everyone and hide first. Hou Ji, take me to welcome Father Emperor."

"Yes!"

Jiang Huan and the others immediately withdrew, while Xiao Jingyi, led by Hou Ji, went to the hall.

Immediately, they saw Emperor Liang sitting high in the hall, with Gao Zhan and another person standing beside him.

Xia Jiang!

However, he didn't care. He quickly walked up to Emperor Liang, bowed, and said, "Your subject greets Your Majesty."

"Hey, Jingyi, get up."

"Come, come, sit down."

At this moment, Emperor Liang was like a kind father, smiling as he asked Xiao Jingyi to sit down. He then looked Xiao Jingyi up and down and said, "Jingyi, I have come to see you to thank you."

"If it weren't for the physician you found, I would probably be in dire straits. I just don't know why you found that physician?"

Sure enough, doubts began to creep in.

However, Xiao Jingyi didn't care. He had already come up with a reason before this operation.

So he replied, "Father, you have been seriously ill for several days, but there has been no news of any improvement. I am filled with mixed feelings, so I have no choice but to seek out a good doctor myself."

"Fortunately, Doctor Yan lived up to his reputation as a renowned physician of Liang, as he was listed on the Langya List. He did not disappoint me."

Xiao Jingyi's implication was that the imperial physicians were too incompetent, which was why he sought outside help.

I don't know about other things.

When Emperor Liang heard this, he was stunned for a moment, because what Xiao Jingyi said made perfect sense.

If the imperial physician is no good, then we'll find someone else.

Suddenly he wondered if he was overthinking things, seeing everyone as scheming and deep.

However, he still smiled and said, "It must be difficult to invite Doctor Yan, right?"

“It’s alright. Under normal circumstances, it would probably be difficult, but he just happened to be helping Su Zhe to recover. A few days ago, Princess Nihuang held a martial arts contest to find a husband, and I happened to go to the palace and talk to Mei Changsu about it.”

"It just so happens that it came in handy this time."

"However, Father, there is something I am unsure whether I should say."

Xiao Jingyi spoke casually, as if he were a person without any guile, and blurted out all this information in one go.

First, he explained that Doctor Yan was not one of his men, and then he explained that he and Mei Changsu had only met once by chance.

What they say may seem unimportant, but it contains very crucial information.

Emperor Liang naturally noticed this as well, and his suspicions about Xiao Jingyi lessened somewhat.

However, hearing that Xiao Jingyi had something to say, he replied with interest, "Alright, tell me, what is it?"

“Father, you should replace these imperial physicians. They have no real skills. I asked Physician Yan, and he cured you in just one hour. Your imperial physicians are not good enough; they haven’t been able to figure out what’s wrong for several days.”

"They are utterly unworthy of the title of imperial physician."

These words made Emperor Liang's face stiffen.

In his reasoning, Xiao Jingyi knew that the imperial physicians had been bribed by Consort Yue and did not trust them, which is why he took action.

Now that I hear it, it turns out he thought the imperial physicians were too incompetent, so he went to find outside help.

Furthermore, the disdain on Xiao Jingyi's face was clearly visible when he said this.

This greatly disappointed Emperor Liang. He thought, "So all that reasoning and shocking information turned out to be this?!"

No, in the end, I was just overthinking things?!

It's not surprising that Emperor Liang was misled, because what Xiao Jingyi said was all very reasonable.

It perfectly aligns with the thinking of a normal person.

In addition, Xiao Jingyi's image over the years instantly dispelled his original intention to test the waters.

It's like punching cotton.

"Cough cough."

Coming to his senses, Emperor Liang forced a smile: "Yes, it's time to change him. I just don't know if that Doctor Yan would be suitable to enter the palace as an imperial physician? I can give him a high-ranking position and a generous salary, whatever he wants."

After all, Doctor Yan was a renowned physician who had made it onto the Langya List, a fact that Emperor Liang valued highly.

"That's probably difficult, because this Dr. Yan has a rather eccentric temperament. Once he takes on a patient, he has to cure that patient before he will treat other patients."

“And Su Zhe is his patient now. I asked him, and Su Zhe’s health is very poor. It will probably take several years.”

Xiao Jingyi continued speaking in a carefree manner.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Liang, who had initially harbored some intention to recruit Doctor Yan, had no choice but to abandon his thoughts.

He could only say, "However, you must reward him handsomely for me. You have done a great service by recommending the physician. When I return later, I will have someone send the reward to him."

"Then thank you very much, Father. It just so happens that the household expenses have been high recently, and there are many places where money is needed. Your son is still looking for the Fourteenth Consort, and we are short of money."

Xiao Jingyi accepted all comers without hesitation, and had recently given the women millions of gold coins, so large expenses were no problem for him.

Emperor Liang's lips twitched slightly.

I've barely survived a catastrophe, and you're still looking for women here?

Unfit for important tasks!

They're not up to the task!

You're completely blinded by beauty!

However, being young means having good health.

Emperor Liang shook his head repeatedly. He knew that Xiao Jingyi was finished, and his original suspicions about him were completely dispelled: "Alright, alright, I have other things to say here today."

"The other princes also know about these things."

"Please enlighten me, Father."

"The position of Crown Prince is vacant; you should strive to fulfill it."

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Prince?

Who wants that piece of junk? I want your throne!

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In the end, Emperor Liang arrived full of high hopes, only to leave disappointed.

As he stepped out of the gates of Prince Yi's residence, Emperor Liang shook his head and chuckled, "I'm truly laughable; I actually thought about so many things."

As he spoke, Emperor Liang turned to look at the Prince Yi's residence, and then looked at Xia Jiang standing to the side.

"Xia Jiang, what do you think of Jing Yi?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Jiang cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Prince Yi is no longer the Prince Yi of the past. He is now obsessed with beauty and has a great interest in women. Moreover, he has no manners whatsoever in his every move."

"But if Your Majesty is concerned, arrangements can be made..."

Xia Jiang didn't continue speaking, because Emperor Liang gave him a meaningful look.

That look made Xia Jiang's body tremble, and he immediately lowered his head.

"Xia Jiang, you are a member of the Suspended Mirror Bureau, and you work for me."

Emperor Liang's words were a reminder to Xia Jiang that his earlier remarks had been inappropriate.

How can a prince be placed with people just because the Suspended Mirror Bureau says so?

"Yes, Your Majesty understands!"

Xia Jiang immediately clasped his hands in a fist salute and replied.

However, Emperor Liang smiled and said, "Hehe, I think your suggestion is feasible. Go ahead and make the arrangements, but this is a one-time exception."

Upon hearing this, Xia Jiang nodded solemnly: "Yes, Your Majesty, I understand."

The group then boarded a carriage and left Prince Yi's residence.

As the saying goes, what comes quickly goes quickly.