WFWC Chapter 115

The Whole Family Went Crazy After Reading My Mind Chapter 115: Angrily Striking the Drum of Appeal

[The actual situation was that Consort Qin, who had just entered the palace, learned of this matter and devised a vicious plan. She killed the maid, and the child was raised under the name of a collateral branch of the Qin family in Qingzhou, named Su Yuyue. From a young age, she was instilled with the idea that the Empress was her mother’s killer.]

[Therefore, this Su Yuyue was there specifically to kill the Empress. The Third Prince would secretly orchestrate a chance encounter between Su Yuyue and Emperor Yu, so that Emperor Yu would discover that she was a long-lost royal princess. After recognizing Su Yuyue, she would cry to Emperor Yu that the Empress had killed her mother and deliberately prevented father and son from recognizing each other. Emperor Yu already wanted to reclaim the 100,000 troops of the Empress’s maternal family, so he used this as an excuse to enrage and wanted to depose the Empress.]

[People only said that the Crown Prince knelt outside the Imperial Study for three days to save the Empress’s position. His filial piety moved heaven and earth.]

[After the deed was done, Su Yuyue was granted the title of Princess Zhao’an.]

After hearing Ji Hua’s heartfelt words, everyone in the Ji family fell into deep thought. It’s hard to imagine how deep the hatred in someone’s heart could run after being instilled with hatred from childhood.

“Since Zhang Shijun is the Third Prince’s man, he certainly cannot be allowed to live. Yin Zheng, go and investigate whether Zhang Shijun has committed any crimes, then submit the evidence to the Crown Prince so he can eliminate Zhang Shijun.” Lord Ji had already thought of this plan.

He could use Duanmu Yi’s dream to bring the man to justice.

This way, he wouldn’t need to explain to Ji Hua why he wanted to deal with Zhang Shijun.

Ji Hua was overjoyed upon hearing this.

[Hahaha, it seems Father and my brothers believe in Second Sister-in-law’s dream. That’s wonderful! This will increase Father and my brothers’ vigilance towards the Third Prince. It would be best to welcome Second Sister-in-law into the family as soon as possible, so they can know more details and catch the Third Prince off guard.]

Madam Ji and Lord Ji glanced subtly at Ji Linfeng, who blushed.

Ji Yushu smiled faintly and remained silent.

Yin Zheng went to carry out his duties.

The Ji family waited until noon without receiving any news from the Crown Prince, causing them considerable anxiety.

Ji Yushu immediately suggested implementing the second plan.

This second plan was a last resort, but it seemed there might be a change in circumstances.

Ji Yushu was right; the Crown Prince’s plan had indeed changed. To be precise, Emperor Yu’s plans had changed.

Just half an hour earlier, the Crown Prince had learned that Eunuch De had led men to find half a packet of secret medicine deliberately hidden in Yuehua Palace.

The Crown Prince thought that with the Third Prince’s witnesses and evidence in hand, how could he possibly deny it? However, after waiting for a long time without any action from Emperor Yu, he came to the Imperial Study to check on the situation.

Before he even entered, he heard Emperor Yu’s voice from the inner room: “This couldn’t possibly be Yuan’er’s doing. It must be Gu Fanmu who had someone hide the evidence in Yuehua Palace. You’ve been by my side for a long time; can’t you even see through this simple trick?”

Emperor Yu didn’t even have any doubts.

Eunuch De opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing. Emperor Yu had already made his decision; all he needed to do was hand the evidence over to Gu Fanmu.

The Crown Prince, furious, immediately raised his voice, “Your subject requests an audience with Your Majesty.”

Eunuch De was momentarily surprised; the Crown Prince’s actions were swift. It was understandable that the Crown Prince was eager to help the Ji family find the true culprit and had been keeping a close eye on things.

But just now, how much had he overheard?

“Come in,” Emperor Yu said, having also anticipated this, and feeling somewhat displeased.

Therefore, his expression was not pleasant when the Crown Prince entered. “What brings you here?”
The Crown Prince’s expression softened, and he respectfully bowed to Emperor Yu at the head of the table before saying, “Father, I have heard that Eunuch De found evidence at Yuehua Palace. I am greatly shocked and have come to verify this.”

Emperor Yu’s face showed a hint of anger. “Who told you this?”

“Just now, Eunuch De made quite a commotion, as I can guess. If this matter is indeed the work of my third brother, I hope Father will investigate and punish him accordingly. Give the Ji family justice.”

The Crown Prince’s righteous and awe-inspiring appearance only fueled Emperor Yu’s anger. “Insolence! Do you think I need to teach you how to act? Are you so certain that this was the work of the third brother? Do you know that the face of the royal family is paramount?”

The Crown Prince was also furious, but he did not lash out. Instead, he said calmly, “Father, I only know that if the Ji family is disappointed again, there will surely be discord between the ruler and his subjects. At first, I did not believe that it was the work of my third brother, but now the witnesses and evidence all point to him. I cannot help but suspect my third brother’s motives.”

Upon hearing this, Emperor Yu’s face grew even more somber.

“You think giving the Ji family justice will make them grateful? Have you considered how the people will view the royal family, how the ministers will view an emperor who can’t even teach his own son properly?” Emperor Yu’s anger caused a throbbing headache.

The eunuch, De, being perceptive, immediately ordered someone to fetch medicine. He also gestured to the Crown Prince, signaling him not to say anything further that would anger Emperor Yu.

At this moment, the Crown Prince felt a chill run down his spine. His father, once again, wanted to protect the royal family’s reputation by shifting the blame onto someone else.

He still wanted to cover for his third son, even after finding evidence, he didn’t question his son’s intentions. Ha, what a loving father.

What if Marquis Ji really died from poisoning?

Soon, a young eunuch brought the medicine. The Crown Prince saw that it was a black pill. The medicine seemed to have miraculous effects; shortly after Emperor Yu took it, his headache subsided, and his complexion became rosy.

The Crown Prince was quite surprised. He remembered that the medicine came from the Imperial Advisor, who was invited down the mountain by the Third Prince. Could there be some unknown secret behind it?

Having taken the medicine, Emperor Yu leaned back comfortably on his dragon throne and waved to the Crown Prince. “You may leave. As for the evidence, it’s obviously fake. You must understand the consequences of disobeying me.”

Consequences? The consequences were nothing more than being threatened with the position of Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince suddenly knelt down, saying each word clearly, “Father, haven’t you considered my third brother’s character? First, a palace maid confessed with her death, and then evidence was found in Yuehua Palace. If this was truly my third brother’s doing, Father, don’t you consider his motives?”

Emperor Yu’s brows furrowed tightly, as if he were struggling with a dilemma.

Had his Yuan’er really poisoned Marquis Ji? What was his purpose in doing so? Why would he deceive the Emperor?

But soon, his thoughts were shattered by a voice: No, Yuan’er is a pure-hearted child; he would never do anything to deceive the Emperor. As for attacking the Ji family, that’s even more impossible. There is absolutely no conflict of interest between the two.

“Alright, you may leave. This matter must have been done by Gu Fanmu.”

The Crown Prince was furious. He had done and said so much, yet he still couldn’t make Emperor Yu suspect the Third Prince. In the end, that incident still affected him.

Unable to find a solution, the Crown Prince had no choice but to return to Fengyi Palace to think of another way. However, no sooner had he stepped into Fengyi Palace than news came that someone was beating the Dengwen Drum.

“Quickly investigate who is beating the Dengwen Drum!” The Empress immediately ordered someone to investigate.

The Crown Prince told the Empress about the evidence, and after hearing it, the Empress was also quite angry. “My son, don’t panic. The drum for petitioning has arrived just in time. Your mother thinks it’s the work of the Ji family.”

A moment later, the palace servant who had gone out to investigate returned. “Your Majesty, Your Highness, the one beating the drum is Imperial Physician Mu, accusing the Third Prince of poisoning his son. A large crowd has already gathered outside the palace. The two young masters of the Ji family are also there. It was the second young master of the Ji family who helped Imperial Physician Mu beat the drum.”

The Empress and the Crown Prince exchanged a glance, both seeing joy in their eyes.