113 Yousre Poisoned? (1/2)
Two days later, The Emperor of Da Cheng summoned Prince Lu Wei into the palace. As there were no one else around, and it was a casual meeting, the Emperor invited the Prince to enjoy tea in the Imperial garden. Only the Emperor's eunuch and a few servants stayed around to serve them.
The Emperor poured some tea for the Prince and spoke, ”I'm sorry I wasn't able to offer my condolences in person sooner.”
Prince Lu Wei accepted the tea from the Emperor, twisted his body to his side, and took a sip. ”I have received your prayers and thought through one of your ministers,” Prince Lu Wei said. ”Thank you, Your Majesty.”
”You must be upset as you're injured and was not able to return to Qian Rong to show your filial piety to your father.”
Prince Lu Wei continued to listen to the Emperor's words and replied to him with a faint smile. Even if he wanted to return to attend his father's funeral, the Crown Prince would not allow him to do so.
Right now, he can only hide in Da Cheng, under the Emperor's protection while nursing his health.
The meeting with the Emperor lasted for almost an hour, and they mostly conversed about his deceased father, and the Emperor's plan to collaborate with Qian Rong.
After the meeting, a servant escorted the Prince to the gate. He walked under a moon gate and paused when he saw the Crown Princess and her entourage walking passed him. As a thought come to his mind, Prince Lu Wei turned to chase after the Princess.
”Your Highness,” the servant spoke anxiously. ”Where are you going?”
”I have something to talk to the Crown Princess,” Prince Lu Wei said. ”It will only take a while.”
The servant lowered his head as he followed the Prince obediently.
However, before Prince Lu Wei could call out after the Princess, Prince Lu Wei saw a familiar face walked towards the Princess. Prince Lu Wei instantly recognized the man as Prince Jing. He had seen the Prince a few times during the Spring Hunt. He waited as the two exchanged a few words. After a while, Prince Jing walked away with a haughty expression.
When Prince Lu Wei approached the Princess, her servants quickly bowed. However, Princess Lingchen did not seem to notice his presence. Prince Lu Wei forced a cough before he called ”Princess Lingchen.”
Princess Lingchen snapped out of her thought as she heard someone called out her name. She loosened her clenched fist and turned around. ”Prince Lu Wei?” she blinked a few times. ”When did you get here?”
”Just now,” the Prince smiled. ”I was on my way out when I saw you here.”
The Crown Princess' expression softened. ”You met my father?”