dognovel Chapter 145 Husband and Wife as One, Through Life and Death
Chapter 145 Husband and Wife as One, Through Life and Death
Ye Shishu buried her head in Yuchi Ling's arms, ignoring them completely.
Yu Chi Ling didn't give them a friendly look and asked directly, "Did you come to see us make a fool of ourselves, Your Majesty?"
Zhu Huaning looked aggrieved. "Second brother, how could you think of us like that? The Crown Prince and I were very worried when we heard that you were imprisoned. The Imperial Concubine was also crying in her palace because of this. She wanted to come and see you, but she was afraid that you wouldn't welcome her, so she asked us to come to the prison. Second brother, let's talk things out. We are family. Don't act like enemies, okay?"
"I have nothing to say to you!" Yu Chi Ling said with disgust.
Seeing his arrogant attitude, Yu Chi Rui snorted, "Second brother, we came to see you out of brotherly affection. Don't be so ungrateful, or you might suffer a great loss!"
Zhu Huaning tugged at his sleeve and advised, "Your Highness, your second brother and his wife are in such a state, please don't say anything hurtful. The most urgent thing is to find a way to rescue them."
Yu Chi Rui pretended to ponder for a moment, then softened his tone and said gently, "Second brother, Father is in a fit of anger and won't see anyone. Even if Consort Gui and I try to plead for you, it won't work. But I do have an idea that might help you and your wife get out of this predicament."
"The Prime Minister's wife has suddenly fallen ill with a strange disease, and even the imperial physicians cannot find the cause. You should have Hua Xin treat the Prime Minister's wife. After she recovers, we will ask the Prime Minister to plead with the Emperor on your behalf."
"He is the head of all officials, and most officials in the court will give him some face. With him leading the civil and military officials to plead with the Emperor, I believe the Emperor will definitely release you."
Ye Shishu lifted her head from Yu Chiling's embrace and replied, "Huaxin has already left!"
"She left? Where did she go?" Zhu Huaning asked urgently.
"I don't know." Ye Shishu shook his head. "The Prime Minister's mansion's wine contained Hua Xiang Pavilion's sleeping potion. Doctor Hua said she was going to find the real culprit and then left. As for where she was going to find the real culprit, I didn't feel comfortable asking, since the whereabouts of Hua Xiang Pavilion disciples have always been mysterious."
"Why didn't you keep her here!" Yu Chi Rui pointed at her. "The matter of the Prime Minister's residence hasn't been investigated yet, and she's still a prime suspect. Are you trying to protect her by letting her go?"
Before Ye Shishu could speak, Yu Chiling retorted for him, "Whether someone is suspected or not is not for the Crown Prince to decide! If the Crown Prince is dissatisfied, he can go to the Emperor and let him decide!"
Yu Chi Rui's gentle face changed almost instantly, his gloomy eyes staring at them as if he wanted to reach into the cell door and strangle them!
Zhu Huaning's previous concerned expression vanished, replaced by a cold one. "My mother's sudden onset of a strange illness is most likely related to Hua Xin. Now that she's left without explanation, she must be feeling guilty! Since you're determined to protect her, then we'll see! You'd better pray she doesn't fall into our hands, or don't blame us for being ruthless!"
"Hehe!" Ye Shishu chuckled. "Sister-in-law, you look better when you're not pretending to be gentle than when you're being hypocritical. I hope you can be bolder and have such an aura in front of others, otherwise you'll have wasted your time as the Crown Princess."
"You!" Zhu Huaning couldn't help but glare at her angrily.
Yu Chi Ling immediately pressed Ye Shi Shu's face back into his arms, as if afraid that she would be frightened by Zhu Huaning's fierce appearance.
He spoke coldly and firmly, "If you have any complaints, you can go and tell Father. If Father wants to cut off our heads, we will have nothing to say!"
"Fine...very fine!" Yu Chi Rui pointed at him, then gritted his teeth and stormed off.
Before leaving, Zhu Huaning stared at them coldly for a moment.
Listening to their receding footsteps, and making sure they wouldn't be returning, Ye Shishu lifted her head from Yu Chiling's embrace and asked him with a smile, "Does what we're doing count as breaking ties with them?"
"I've had enough of their hypocrisy. It was only a matter of time before we broke off all pretense." Yu Chi Ling patted her back, looking down at her with a hint of uncertainty in his cold eyes. "Are you afraid?"
"What are you afraid of?" Ye Shishu asked with a smile. "Are you afraid that you won't enjoy wealth and luxury after marrying you? Or are you afraid that you'll lose your life in the struggle for imperial power?"
Yu Chi Ling pursed his thin lips and remained silent.
Ye Shishu hugged his waist and rubbed her cheek against him. "Wealth and honor are things that need to be fought for, and life is something that needs to be cherished. How can anyone get these things without doing anything? The moment you led my 'memorial tablet' into the Prince Cheng's mansion, I was already prepared. If you treat me sincerely, I will definitely repay you with sincerity. Husband and wife are one, and we will follow each other through life and death."
"Shu'er..." This was the first time she had confessed her love so solemnly and affectionately. How could Yu Chi Ling not be moved?
But Ye Shishu didn't give him a chance to speak, and then added seriously, "If you have any ulterior motives, or if you change your mind in the future, then I will turn around and leave without hesitation!"
"You'll never have a chance in this lifetime!" Yu Chi Ling pressed his forehead against hers, a hint of anger in his eyes. "If I hear you say such things again, I will not let you off easily!"
Ye Shishu's lips curled up.
Just then, more footsteps approached them.
The jailer brought the food.
The other party left two meals outside the cell door and left without saying another word.
At night, Shu released Yuchi Ling and went to get the food.
"Your Highness, is this food edible?"
Yu Chi Ling took the rough bowl containing the food, smelled it, and then put it back outside the cell door.
Seeing his cold expression, Ye Shishu already knew the answer and couldn't help but mutter, "They can't wait to take our lives!"
Yu Chi Ling said in a low voice, "We were in the Heavenly Prison, which was the best opportunity for them to strike. Besides, it's not uncommon for people to die in prison."
Suddenly, more footsteps sounded.
The couple both gave each other cold looks.
If someone tries to force them to eat these meals, they will not sit idly by and let themselves be slaughtered!
However, this time, in addition to the jailer, there was also a palace maid.
The couple rarely entered the palace, so they did not know each other.
The palace maid first gave the jailer a silver ingot. After the jailer left, she bowed and introduced herself, "This servant is Liuxia. I greet Your Highness Prince Cheng and Your Highness Princess Cheng. I am a palace maid from Jinfu Palace. I am here on the orders of Consort Yan to deliver food to the Prince and Princess."
Ye Shishu thought the name sounded familiar, and only after thinking about it carefully did she remember it.
Isn't that Consort Yan, who almost miscarried not long ago?
It was her second sister-in-law who helped Consort Yan keep the imperial heir in her womb!
"Your Highness, Consort Yan, is so kind." She smiled slightly at Liuxia.
"Your Highness is too kind," Liuxia said. "A few days ago, our Ladyship almost miscarried, and it was thanks to Physician Hua's help that she was safe and sound. Although our Ladyship owes a debt of gratitude to Physician Hua, she said that the Prince and the Princess are also her saviors. Hearing that you were imprisoned, the Ladyship was very worried and wanted to plead for you, but the Emperor refused to see anyone. The Ladyship was still concerned, so she asked me to come to the prison to visit you on her behalf."
Ye Shishu and Yuchi Ling exchanged a glance, both surprised.
They never expected that someone in the palace would still care about them.
To be honest, they didn't even know what Consort Yan looked like.
Liuxia placed the food box she had brought on the ground.
Seeing that the two meals on the ground were untouched, she paused for a moment, then placed the food from the food box into the cell door, poured the two meals into the food box, and left only the two rough bowls.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, please enjoy your meal. I will come again tomorrow."