Chapter 494: House Fight Turns into Thriller 33
In the following days, Princess Jing'an gradually recovered under the careful care of the imperial physician. But every night when it was quiet, she would lie on the bed, staring at the moonlight outside the window, with mixed feelings in her heart. She missed those carefree days and the palace that was once full of laughter and joy, but now, everything has changed.
One day, the imperial physician came to see Princess Jing'an for a follow-up visit. He stood by the bed and carefully observed the princess's complexion and demeanor. "Your Highness, your health has recovered well, but you still need to continue to recuperate. I have prepared some medicinal food for you, and you must take it on time." His tone was full of concern and exhortation.
Princess Jing'an smiled and nodded, her heart filled with gratitude to the imperial physician. "My Lord Imperial Physician, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I would have died long ago..." She choked up a little, but then she cheered up again, "I will definitely take good care of myself and not let you down."
The imperial physician felt a surge of warmth in his heart when he heard this. "Your Highness, you are too kind. It is my honor to serve you. I only hope that you will recover soon and shine again." His eyes were full of expectation and encouragement.
At this time, the emperor and the empress dowager also came to the princess's bedroom. They saw that Princess Jing'an's mental state had obviously improved, and they all smiled with relief.
"Jing'an, how do you feel?" the emperor asked with concern.
Princess Jing'an smiled and replied, "Father, I feel much better now. The imperial physician said that as long as I continue to recuperate, I will be fully recovered soon."
The Queen Mother's eyes sparkled with tears when she heard this. "My dear daughter, you must take good care of yourself. I can't live without you." Her tone was full of affection and reluctance.
Princess Jing'an held the Queen Mother's hand tightly, her heart filled with emotion and warmth. "Mother, don't worry, I will take good care of myself. Besides, I still have a lot of things I want to do." Her eyes were full of determination and hope.
The emperor looked at the scene of the mother and daughter relying on each other, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He knew that this incident had dealt a heavy blow to Princess Jing'an, and it also gave him a deeper understanding of the power struggle within the royal family. He decided that from now on, he would pay more attention to Princess Jing'an's growth and happiness, and would not let her suffer any harm.
In the following days, Princess Jing'an gradually recovered under the care of the emperor, the empress dowager and the imperial doctors. She began to try to get out of bed and walk around, communicate with people, and gradually regained her former spirit and vitality. Whenever she saw the sunny sky outside the window, she would always feel a sense of longing and expectation for the future.
However, she also knew that she could never go back to the carefree past. This incident made her deeply realize the complexity of human hearts and the cruelty of power. She decided that from now on, she would be more cautious in facing everyone and everything in her life, and no longer easily believe in other people's promises and vows.
One day, Princess Jing'an was walking in the imperial garden when she met the imperial physician who came to visit her. They sat on a stone bench, enjoying the rare peace and tranquility.
"My dear Imperial Physician, thank you for your care and companionship all the time." Princess Jing'an said sincerely.
The imperial physician smiled and shook his head. "You are too polite, Princess. It is my honor to serve you. Moreover, I am also very happy to see that you can stand up again and face life." His tone was full of relief and encouragement.
Princess Jing'an looked at the doctor's eyes full of wisdom and warmth, and an inexplicable emotion surged in her heart. "My dear doctor, do you know that you gave me strength and courage when I was most helpless? I am really grateful to you." Her voice was a little choked, but she cheered up immediately, "I have decided that from now on, I will be stronger and braver. No matter what difficulties and setbacks I encounter, I will not give up easily."
The imperial physician felt a warm current in his heart when he heard this. "It's great that Your Highness has such an idea. I believe that with your efforts, you will have a better future." His eyes were full of expectation and encouragement.
In the following days, Princess Jing'an's conversation with the imperial physician seemed to be a shot of confidence, making her more resolute. However, the atmosphere in the palace was becoming increasingly tense. Although the emperor claimed that the remnants of the previous dynasty had poisoned Princess Jing'an, in fact, the spies and Jinyiwei he sent out searched the entire capital and found no clues. Those so-called "remnants of the previous dynasty" seemed to have evaporated overnight, leaving only panic and anxiety.
The emperor sat on the dragon throne, his brows furrowed, his eyes like torches, scanning the kneeling ministers below. "I have ordered a carpet search of the entire capital, why can't I find any trace of those remnants?" His voice was low and powerful, full of unquestionable majesty.
The ministers looked at each other in bewilderment, and no one dared to answer. At this time, a censor in brocade clothes stepped forward and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, those remnants are extremely cunning and may have hidden among the people, making them difficult to find. But please rest assured, Your Majesty, I have already sent more people and will definitely catch them as soon as possible."
The emperor's expression eased slightly after hearing this, but the worry in his eyes did not dissipate. "Okay, I'll give you another three days. You must catch all those remaining evildoers. Otherwise, you will be beheaded." His tone was full of unquestionable determination.
When the Imperial Censor heard this, his face changed, but he immediately regained his composure. He kowtowed respectfully, then turned around and left to carry out the emperor's order.
At the same time, a large-scale investigation and purge of personnel was carried out inside the palace. The emperor sent out his trusted eunuchs and Jinyiwei to conduct a strict investigation of everyone in the palace. Those palace maids, eunuchs and guards whose identities and origins were unclear were secretly arrested and severely tortured.
For a time, the people in the palace were in a panic, and everyone was afraid that they would be the next person to be investigated. They acted cautiously, fearing that any flaws would be revealed.
Although Princess Jing'an was in the deep palace, she also felt the tense atmosphere. She lay on the bed, staring at the moonlight outside the window, with mixed feelings in her heart. She knew that this incident was not only a threat to her, but also a challenge to the entire royal family. She decided to do her part to help the emperor find out the truth and restore peace to the palace.
One day, Princess Jing'an, supported by her maid, came to the emperor's study. She saw the emperor was busy reviewing memorials with a focused and serious expression. She coughed lightly to indicate her presence.
The emperor looked up and saw Princess Jing'an standing at the door, with a look of surprise and joy on his face. "Jing'an, why are you here? You haven't fully recovered yet, you should rest more." His tone was full of concern and love.