Hearing this, Mu Linyi looked at Mu Yanming. Mu Yanming couldn't help sneering inwardly. He knew that once Mu Yefeng was found to have any problems, Mu Linyi would surely suspect him first.
So he just stared back at Mu Linyi without arguing.
Mu Linyi was worried about Mu Yefeng at the moment and had no time to pick on Mu Yanming. He turned to the head of the Imperial Medical Academy and said in a deep voice, "Do you know what kind of poison he's been hit with?"
The head of the academy was so scared that his palms were sweating. Everyone in the court knew that Prince Cheng, Mu Yefeng, was the apple of the emperor's eye. For so many years, no one dared to say a single negative word about him.
Now that this lord had been poisoned, the emperor would surely issue an order to investigate thoroughly!
— The capital city was bound to be in an uproar!
"Your Majesty, we only know that the poison has been in his body for a long time, at least ten years. But as for what kind of poison it is, I'm afraid I can't say for sure for the time being."
Mu Linyi waved his hand grandly. "Immediately summon everyone in the Imperial Medical Academy. Those who can cure the poison in Prince Cheng will be handsomely rewarded. If not, the whole academy will suffer along with Prince Cheng!"
The head of the academy got up shakily. "Yes, Your Majesty. I'll go right away!"
Eunuch Shu helped the emperor calm down. "Your Majesty, don't be too anxious. Prince Cheng has been blessed by Buddha since childhood and has a Buddha-like appearance. He will surely be fine."
Mu Linyi's face darkened. He stared at Eunuch Shu with wide eyes. "This is not the time for your flattery. Go and keep an eye on the Imperial Medical Academy right away. If no one there can cure the prince, post an imperial edict seeking a cure."
Eunuch Shu nodded. "Yes, I'll go right away, Your Majesty."
Then Eunuch Shu withdrew.
Mu Yanming was about to leave as well when Mu Yefeng stepped forward and grabbed his arm.
"Brother, where are you going?"
Mu Yanming smiled faintly. "I won't interrupt your father-son reunion."
Mu Yefeng glanced back at Mu Linyi. There seemed to be a flash of dissatisfaction in his eyes. So he had no choice but to let go.
After Mu Yanming left, Mu Linyi took Mu Yefeng's hand.
"You child, why can't you tell who's close and who's not?"
Mu Yefeng squinted his eyes and looked at the emperor.
"What does Father mean by this? Are you warning me not to get too close to the regent?"
Mu Linyi twitched the corner of his mouth.
"Of course not. I just want to remind you."
Mu Yefeng pulled his hand back and looked at Mu Linyi coldly.
He didn't have much affection for this father of his.
After all, although Mu Linyi had protected him well over the years, he had never really felt the love of a father.
"I understand, Father. You can rest assured."
Mu Linyi noticed his bad mood and changed the topic.
"Alright, alright. You've just returned to the capital. Let's not talk about such unpleasant things. Before you came back, I had already ordered the construction of the Prince Cheng's Mansion. From today on, you'll stay in the capital and don't have to go back to Wanhua Temple anymore."
Mu Yefeng bowed his head, but there was little joy on his face. "Thank you, Father."
"Good. You've just come back. Go back and rest quickly. As for the poisoning, I'll send the imperial physicians to your mansion to treat you."
He turned to the young eunuch. "Take Prince Cheng back to his mansion."
The young eunuch nodded. "Prince Cheng, please follow me."
Mu Yefeng bowed and walked out of the imperial study, following the young eunuch.
Unexpectedly, he ran into Mu Yichen.
Mu Yichen was now in charge of the palace guards. He was in full armor, holding a weapon in his hand.
He walked towards Mu Yefeng with a big smile.
Mu Yefeng hooked the corner of his mouth and stepped forward to greet him.
"Your humble brother pays respects to Your Highness."
Mu Yichen helped him up. "We haven't seen each other for many years. Yefeng has grown up. You should be a real man from now on."
Mu Yefeng still wore a gentle smile. He knew exactly what Mu Yichen meant by this. He also knew that Mu Yichen must be trying to provoke him into a conflict outside the imperial study. So he wouldn't get angry or argue with such a person.
After all, there was still a long way to go, and there would be more confrontations in the future. There was no need to rush.
So he cupped his hands and said softly, "Your Highness, your humble brother is not feeling well. I'll take my leave first."
But Mu Yichen laughed out loud without any restraint. He patted Mu Yefeng on the shoulder, and Mu Yefeng coughed heavily twice.
"Alright, go back and rest. I'll continue patrolling the imperial city."
Then he left with his sword in hand.
Mu Yefeng looked back at his back, and a flash of killing intent flashed in his eyes.
The poison in his body was inherited from his mother. This was enough to prove that the tragic death of his mother due to postpartum hemorrhage was caused by someone poisoning her.
So this matter must have something to do with the queen.
— Mu Yichen, Mu Shengze, the emperor, the queen... All of you are responsible for Mother's death!
Yincong saw his change of expression and stepped forward to support him.
The master and servant walked towards the palace gate, only to unexpectedly meet Mu Yanming there.
"Brother, were you waiting for your humble brother here?"
Mu Yanming nodded. "If the imperial physicians are helpless against the poison in your body, you can come to the Regent's Mansion."
Mu Yefeng smiled, and the two walked side by side.
"To be honest, your humble brother has long heard that Brother has married a princess who is both talented and beautiful, and also very skilled in medicine."
Mu Yanming stopped and looked at him. "You've been living in Wanhua Temple. I wonder who told you this?"
Mu Yefeng gave a dry laugh. "Anyway, Brother, you can rest assured. If those people in the Imperial Medical Academy really can't cure your humble brother's illness, I will surely come to ask Sister-in-law for help."
"Alright, go back."
Mu Yefeng nodded. "Brother, you should also take good care of your health."
Then he got into the carriage with Yincong's support.
Baike watched the carriage leave, then turned to Mu Yanming. "My lord, for some reason, this subordinate always feels that Prince Cheng is not as simple as he seems."
Mu Yanming just smiled faintly. "Those born into the imperial family, who has a simple mind? Moreover, even if someone did, they would have been harmed long ago! So everyone's only goal is to survive."
Baike nodded and lifted the curtain of the carriage. Mu Yanming got into the carriage and closed his eyes to rest.
Mu Yefeng returned to the Prince Cheng's Mansion.
As he got out of the carriage, he saw a magnificent courtyard.
It was a three - courtyard mansion with a gilded plaque and a vermilion gate. Everything exuded an air of grandeur.
The gatekeeper opened the door, and he walked in, carefully examining the courtyard.
"Your Highness, it's obvious that the emperor put a lot of thought into this courtyard."
The young eunuch introduced the various arrangements in the courtyard.
Mu Yefeng got impatient. He stopped and looked at the young eunuch beside him.
"Father-in-law, you know that your humble servant is not in good health. I'm tired and want to rest. You can go back earlier."
The young eunuch got the order and left the Prince Cheng's Mansion in a hurry.
He knew how much the emperor doted on the Prince Cheng's Mansion. So he was happier than winning a bet when he got the permission to leave.
Mu Yefeng walked into the room.
He smelled the familiar fragrance and saw the portrait hanging on the wall.
His nose turned sour, and he knelt in front of his mother's memorial tablet.
"Mother, your son has endured so many years of hardship. Finally, the day has come for me to return to the palace."
He gently wiped the memorial tablet with his sleeve. His eyes were red, but the tears didn't fall.
"Mother, don't worry. Your son will surely avenge you."
He knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times heavily, then placed the memorial tablet back on the incense table.