On Our Wedding Night, I Discovered the Crown Prince's Hidden Illness-Chapter 198: Deciding to Go to the Capital

Chapter 198 -198: Deciding to Go to the Capital

Throughout their journey back to the capital, they mostly stayed in hostels.

Just as they settled in the hostel tonight, they learned that the Emperor had already started to announce the arranged marriage for the Crown Prince through all the major hostels.

Mo Chen and the others knew that their Highness had Lady Yu Yan in his heart and could no longer entertain the thought of other women, although His Highness himself was not aware of this.

Now, the Emperor’s arrangement for another marriage was a great insult to His Highness.

The Crown Prince had not received any news of this arrangement beforehand, which clearly showed that the Emperor held the Crown Prince in little regard.

The military power held by the Prince Zhenbei Mansion was critical for the safety of Tiancheng.

Outwardly, arranging a marriage between the daughter of Prince Zhenbei and the Crown Prince seemed suitable and matched well.

But the intentions of the Emperor, as those close to the Crown Prince knew all too well, were clear.

The Emperor wanted to control Prince Zhenbei Mansion using the Crown Prince’s marriage.

If the Crown Prince were healthy and married Princess Zhenbei, he would secure his position as the Crown Prince.

But since the Crown Prince was frail, even if the Divine Doctor cured His Highness later, the Emperor would still hope that the Crown Prince passed away soon.

The reason for this was unknown to them.

However, having served beside His Highness for many years, they understood that the father-son relationship between the Emperor and the Crown Prince was rather mysterious.

His Highness had been made the Crown Prince largely because his mother was the Empress.

Yet, precisely because his mother was the Empress, the Emperor also dreaded the Crown Prince.

It seemed to involve a secret from the past between the Emperor and Empress.

—

In Beilan City, Prince Zhenbei Mansion.

The family happily finished their meal in the dining hall.

Yun Family was tired and wanted to retire to her room first.

Leng Yu Yan supported her and left the dining hall.

With the Yun Family and Leng Yu Yan gone, the others in the dining hall discussed their trip to the capital.

Lai Ran thought for a moment and said, “Two imperial decrees, one granting the title of Princess Beilan to Yan’er, I accept. As for the latter one, I naturally disagree.”

“The people of the world will chatter. Now that the Emperor has announced the marriage to the world, this will undoubtedly push our Prince Mansion into the spotlight.”

“Regarding proprieties, we must act accordingly. It’s necessary to go to the capital to express our thanks. As for the marriage, I do not accept.”

By doing so, the people would have nothing bad to say about Prince Zhenbei Mansion.

“Therefore, I have decided to set out for the capital in a few days.”

Li Yuyue hastily said, “Father King, there is no need for you to go personally to the capital, I can go.”

“You’ve just come back; spend more time with your mother,” Lai Ran waved his hand, “I will go myself. That way, if Yan’er does not go, the Emperor will find it difficult to blame her easily.”

Hearing this, Old Prince nodded, “That’s right.”

However, Lai Ran’s plan to go to the capital was something the Old Princess Consort disagreed with entirely.

“Mother has only one son, and with your title, you are immensely important to Beilan City and the Northern Garrison!” Old Princess Consort said anxiously. “The Emperor definitely has ulterior motives. If anything were to happen to you in the capital, how could Mother bear it…”

Leng Yuqing quickly said, “Grandmother, rest assured, I will accompany Father King to the capital and ensure his safety.”

Lai Yuxing and Leng Yusheng chimed in, “Us too!”

Upon hearing this, Old Princess Consort was even more worried.

A son and three grandsons all going together… what could happen…

People in the capital are cunning, and she feared what the four of them might encounter upon entering the capital, immediately declaring, “I’m going too!”

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.

Li Yuyue and his brothers were extremely anxious, “Grandmother, you should not…”

Old Princess Consort glanced at her four grandsons. “The Leng Family is vast and prosperous. When I married your grandfather, there was so much deceit and scheming within our family, but haven’t we overcome all that?”

“Although your grandmother may not be physically strong, when it comes to cunning and discerning the schemes of petty men,” said the Old Princess Consort with a slight smile, “I still have my skills.” She had to protect her own sons and grandsons.

Li Yuyue still wasn’t reassured. “Grandmother, times are changing, and schemes are evolving. So many years have passed, Grandson fears that your abilities may have already deteriorated.”

“Is there any grandson like you?” the Old Princess Consort said, unable to decide whether to laugh or cry.

Just then, Leng Yu Yan returned to the dining hall. “Grandmother, your granddaughter will go too.”

“Yan’er, your brothers and father are like this because they don’t want you to suffer any grievances in the capital,” the Old Princess Consort said affectionately. “Grandmother handles these villains for them. You should just obediently stay at home and accompany your mother.”

Old Prince nodded. “Listen to your grandmother.”

“That’s right, Yan’er, your mother cannot be without you. Besides, once you are granted marriage and enter the capital, all the blame will be pointed at you,” Lai Ran added.

Over the past month, Leng Yu Yan had mentioned that she knew some medical skills, so her family had confidently allowed her to treat the Yun Family.

At this moment, upon hearing her grandparents and father trying to console her like this, Leng Yu Yan knew they meant well for her, but she hoped even more that her mother’s illness could be completely cured, even if her mother realized she was not her biological daughter.

After pondering for a moment, Leng Yu Yan explained softly.

“Firstly, my mother’s illness still requires two types of medicine, which grow in the Central Plains.”

Under the climate of Beilan City, such herbs could not grow, hence she had searched for a month with no success.

“Secondly, I must avenge the enmity of my birth mother and her blood brother.”

Before coming to Beilan City, she had resolved that after alleviating the Princess Consort’s illness, she would return to the capital for revenge.

“Thirdly, how could I stay at home with peace of mind when my father and brothers are going to the capital for me?”

Since the Emperor had granted her marriage, she was the person involved. In this matter, how could she act like a turtle shrinking its head in fear?

Now with the support of her family, she felt more confident than ever before.

The people of the capital didn’t frighten her in the slightest.

Even when facing Ye Yiheng, she was no longer the same person who feared he might strangle her.

“That’s also good,” Li Ranshen paused and took a deep breath. “The matter from sixteen years ago has been on my mind these days. It might be inseparable from Marquis Ningyuan’s Mansion. If this trip to the capital can clarify the incident from that year, and clear your birth mother’s name, our journey would not be in vain.”

Leng Yu Yan asked joyfully, “Father, do you agree to let your daughter go to the capital?”

“Yes.” Lai Ran nodded, reaching out to touch the top of Leng Yu Yan’s head. “Then I will go to the capital with Yan’er.”

“What about us?”

Almost simultaneously, the brothers, including Li Yuyue, asked.

“You and your grandmother will stay at home,” Lai Ran surveyed the room. “This matter is settled now. It’s getting late. Rest early.”

The brothers brooded and argued, but Lai Ran disagreed with even what the Old Princess Consort said.

—

Several days later.

Ye Yiheng arrived at the capital.

The first thing upon his arrival was to enter the palace.

In the Imperial Study of Xiande Hall, Ye Yiheng greeted the Emperor. “Your son pays respect to Father King.”

Behind the desk, the Emperor did not even lift his head, merely asking indifferently, “I heard you left the capital to seek a doctor. Did you find one?”

“Not yet.”

The Emperor raised an eyebrow. “If so, then stay peacefully in the Eastern Palace and wait for Prince Zhenbei to arrive in the capital, then proceed to marry his daughter.”

“Father Emperor, your son does not wish to marry the Princess Zhenbei!”

Hearing this, the Emperor incredulously looked up. “You’re refusing the marriage?”

“Exactly so,” Ye Yiheng’s lips curved with a hint of irony. “Your son knows he doesn’t have much time left; why should I delay others?”

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The Emperor snorted with laughter. “Anton knows what’s on your mind. You’re bewitched by that Leng Yu Yan!”

Then, with a cold voice, he scolded, “She is born of her mother’s infidelity. How could she be worthy of you?”