In the huge mansion, the maids and servants who come and go perform their duties in an orderly manner.It's just strange that apart from the servants, there is not a single master in this mansion.

In a courtyard of the back house, even though it was early autumn and the weather was a bit muggy, the doors and windows of the house were all hung with curtains to cover them tightly.There were a few maids and servants standing at the door, guarding them in an orderly manner.

The whole yard was unusually quiet, and the handymen tried their best to do things as lightly as possible without making any noise.

Suddenly, a man in a green shirt walked in from the yard, walking hurriedly and looking extremely anxious.From the outside of the courtyard to the door of the room, he was taken a few steps away.

It wasn't until he stood outside the house that the man stopped and calmed down on the spot for a while, looking less anxious.

"Lian Cui, Lord Hou is sleeping now?" Si Mo asked the maid who was guarding the door in a low voice.

"Probably not, Lord Hou was still reading in bed when he just entered." Lian Cui said as she lifted the curtain outside the door.

"My lord, Si Mo has something to report." He stood at the door and announced.

"Come in." After a while, a weak voice came from the room.

Only then did Si Mo push the door open, and after walking in, he closed it carefully.The room was very dark, and because of the curtains, the light and wind from outside could barely penetrate.Not only was it dark, but it was also very stuffy.

After entering the inner room, the room was only a little brighter, and candles were still lit.As soon as Si Mo came in, he saw his master Hou leaning on the bed, reading a book in his hand.

The look of downcast eyebrows, under the light of the dancing candlelight, is obviously a man, but there is a feeling of peerless elegance.Seemingly hearing footsteps, the person on the bed also raised his head.

"Simo, cough cough! What's the matter?" But after only saying such a short sentence, he couldn't help coughing a few times.

"Master Hou, Si Mo heard the news from inside. The one above is probably dying. The fourth prince sent someone to tell you to enter the palace quickly." Seeing this, Si Mo walked forward while talking. He looked at the sickly person on the bed with some worry.

"I'm fine. Tell Lian Cui and the others to come in and wait for me to get up. You also go and get the carriage ready first, and park it at the side door." The person on the bed waved his hand to indicate that he was fine.

"Yes, Master Hou. Then Si Mo will step down first." Knowing that Master Hou has always been unwilling to show a weak appearance in front of others, Si Mo retreated obediently.

To be honest, he really admired his master Hou, who has been like this since he was a child.As soon as autumn comes, I can only spend most of my time in a dark and airtight room, lying on the bed and reading books to pass the time.

If it was him, I'm afraid he would have gone crazy long ago. What is the life of a human being!

-

When Xue Cheng wrapped himself up tightly and walked to the side door with his cloak on, the carriage had already been waiting there for a long time.

Stepping on the scorpion with one foot, Si Mo pulled Hou Ye into the carriage with all his strength.Xue Chengcheng moved from one airtight place to another airtight place.

The carriage is very large and spacious, covered with soft blankets, and it is also possible to lie directly in it and sleep.However, Xue Cheng didn't bring any waiters with him, so he just let Si Mo drive the carriage outside.

The carriage drove steadily all the way for a long time, until Xue Chengcheng felt a little sleepy with his eyes closed, and he felt that the carriage gradually slowed down.There seemed to be faint noises of Si Mo and someone arguing outside.

"Didn't you see it? The one sitting in this carriage is Ding Guohou! The emperor has already approved that my Lord Marquis can enter the palace in a carriage for special reasons." Si Mo held the token and looked at it in disbelief. Stop his guard.

"It's useless at any time, the higher-ups have already issued an order. Now that the emperor is critically ill, it is a special period, and everyone who enters and exits the palace must be strictly checked." The guards were not at all afraid, and looked like they were business-like.

"What do you mean by that? Could it be that my Marquis will still harm the emperor?" Si Mo became even more angry when he heard this.It's clear that there is something in the words, pouring dirty water on Lord Hou's head!

"I dare not! Just please don't embarrass me

As a little guard like me, it's better to come down obediently by myself. "

"You—" Hearing the guard's tone of not paying attention to them, Si Mo was so angry that he could hardly speak.

"Simo!" Seeing that the matter was about to turn into a big mess, Xue Cheng interrupted in time, "Help me down, I'll just walk in."

"But..." Your body is so poor, how can you hold on!

"Help me down." Shaking his head, he stopped Si Mo from saying the next thing.

Si Mo had no choice but to get out of the carriage first, moved the footboard, and then carefully helped Xue Cheng down.

"Tsk, a big man, he has to pretend to be weak. He has no legs or no feet, and he can't walk after these few steps. It's really embarrassing to the former prince. After giving birth to such a useless son, the emperor still Let him inherit the title."

The guard looked at Xue Cheng as a descendant of Marquis Ding, he looked like a woman.Oh no, she is even more delicate than a woman!Disdain and disdain were written all over his face, and he complained softly.

Si Mo didn't hear it, but Xue Cheng did.His body froze, and he froze in place unnaturally.

"Master Hou, what's the matter with you?" Seeing Master Hou stopped suddenly, Si Mo thought he was feeling unwell, so he hurriedly asked concerned.

"Cough!" With his fist slightly touching his lips, he coughed softly, "It's nothing, let's go."

With my own body, why should I be so disappointing?At least give him a healthy body, so that he won't embarrass his father, and won't make everyone shake their heads secretly after seeing him.

This section of the journey was really too long. He used to sit in a carriage, and he never felt that the distance to the emperor's palace was so far away.After walking for a while, Xue Chengcheng had to stop and rest for a while, otherwise his body would not be able to support it at all.

After walking around like this for an unknown amount of time, the two finally arrived in front of the emperor's bedroom.At this time, Xue Cheng's face was already pale, and his legs were so weak that he could hardly stand up.

"Ah Cheng, why did you come here until now? I'm dying of anxiety." Since the news was spread, Xue Cheng hadn't been seen for a long time.The fourth prince began to get anxious, and went outside to wait by himself.

Now, seeing Xue Cheng who finally appeared in sight, he was also relieved.He rushed up to greet him, subconsciously complaining, but didn't notice how bad Xue Cheng's face was.

"We've been delayed on the road for a while, let's go in first." Not intending to complain to the fourth prince, Xue Cheng smiled lightly, skipped the topic, and removed his hand from the other's warm palm.

Although the palm is very warm and wide, it can wrap her hand tightly and keep herself warm.

After entering the bedroom, Xue Chengcai felt better when he felt the sufficient heating inside.There were a lot of people sitting in the outer hall, all the officials above the third rank in the imperial court and the more favored concubines and princes were gathered in it at the moment.

It seems that this time it really won't work!The emperor has been bedridden for a month or two, and the situation has been fine, and I don't know why it suddenly stopped.What are these people waiting for?

In fact, everyone present was very clear in their hearts, but no one made it clear.Soon, who wins and who loses will be announced soon.

"Yo! Marquis Dingguo is here, why does his face look so bad, he must die!" Xue Cheng came in, and the second prince said angrily.Who made him lose sight and not rely on himself!

"Second brother, please be careful! Father is still lying inside, you can't say that!" It is obvious that the second prince is the elder brother, but when the fourth prince scolded him, it was as if he was scolding his own junior.

"You're the only one who can pretend!" The second prince wanted to reply, but was pulled back by his father-in-law.Had to take a step back, and cursed in a low voice.

When a roomful of people were sitting quietly, looking at each other and not knowing what to do, the emperor's personal eunuch in the inner hall came out, his eyes searched the crowd, and he felt relieved when he saw Xue Cheng.

"Master Hou, you are here. The emperor has been waiting for you for a long time. Come in with me."

"Thank you, Eunuch Wang." With a polite nod, Xue Cheng followed the old eunuch and walked in, ignoring the earnest gazes of the group of people behind him, especially the eldest prince's gaze which was the most undisguised.

-

As soon as he entered the inner hall, Xue Chengcheng smelled an unpleasant smell, which even ambergris could not suppress.However, Xue Cheng's complexion did not change at all. He walked to the emperor's bedside and bowed respectfully.

"Xue Cheng, you're finally here." Sitting on the bed with difficulty while being served by a court lady, the emperor's voice was as angry as a thread.

"Going back to the emperor, if there is anything Xue Cheng needs to do, he will definitely die and take the blame."

"Haha" the emperor smiled heartily after hearing this, and seemed to be a little more energetic, "You really look like your father!"

"Xue Cheng doesn't dare, I'm still far from my father, I just hope I don't lose my father's face." Xue Cheng played the image of a submissive junior in front of the emperor.

"I said it looks like it! It's a pity, I'm sorry for you and your father." The emperor suddenly showed a repentant look, and held Xue Cheng's hand, "You must forgive me."

"Xue Cheng dare not blame the emperor!" Who dares to blame, you already called yourself "Zhen", Xue Cheng concealed the sarcasm in his eyes.

"Okay! I don't need you to do anything, I just ask you to do your best to assist no matter who is enthroned."

"I obey!" With a flick of his hem, Xue Cheng knelt on the ground and accepted the instruction.

But after that, the emperor kept silent.Raising his head clearly, he saw the old eunuch approaching the emperor carefully step by step, reaching out his hand to sniff.

The next moment, a sharp voice pierced the sky above the imperial city.

"Your Majesty! You are dead!"

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