Wei An's expression was very calm, so much so that Concubine Lin Shu, who had been trying to read something from her expression, finally gave up. She sighed, sat upright, closed her eyes to relieve the soreness and pain in her eyes, and lowered her voice to comfort Wei An, "Although the prince has issued an order, but..."
She didn't finish her words, but Wei An had already heard the implication of her words - Concubine Lin Shu was an ally of Prince Linjiang, and now that Emperor Longqing was unreliable, she had to continue to rely on Prince Linjiang. However, even with such a premise, she would try her best to protect herself for the sake of Shen Chen.
Wei An nodded and thanked Concubine Lin Shu for her care with gratitude.
She knew in her heart that Concubine Lin Shu was also in a difficult situation. Now Emperor Longqing and Prince Linjiang both wanted her to stay in the palace. She couldn't offend these two big Buddhas and go against their wishes.
Now she was more worried about Shen Chen. Shen Chen would probably go to Prince Linjiang to tell him about this as soon as he left the palace. What would Prince Linjiang say? He would definitely accuse Emperor Longqing of being too mean and sinister... and then find a way to make her die in the palace, so that Shen Chen and Emperor Longqing would be irreconcilable.
It seems that marrying a young man whose father is a prince is not such an easy thing. After all, you never know how many dazzling and impossible tricks these old foxes will come up with.
Concubine Lin Shu seemed to see through her thoughts, shook her head, and said as if chatting: "Don't worry, it's okay for the time being, I will think of a way..."
She did it not only for Shen Chen's sake, but more for Third Young Master Lin's sake. Wei An knew this very well. After thinking about it, he suddenly asked about Third Young Master Lin's marriage: "Didn't they say before that the Mei family didn't agree? After my grandmother went to visit, Master Mei seemed to be shaken. Unfortunately, I've been so busy these few days since I got married that I don't know any news from outside, and I don't know whether this matter has been successful or not."
Concubine Lin Shu was always very gentle when she mentioned her brother. She couldn't help but smile: "Lord Mei has already replied and asked the old lady of Dingbei Marquis to go to the house to pick up the engagement letter. It seems that the marriage is going to be completed."
As she spoke, she looked at Wei An and said, "I have to thank you for this, An An. If it weren't for you, it wouldn't have gone so smoothly."
She also knew that Lord Mei was a very stubborn person, and she knew very well how difficult it would be to bring up something he had refused before. This matter was indeed thanks to the mediation of Old Lady Wei.
It also solved a worry in her heart. What she wanted to see most was that her brother could marry the person he loved, have children and a family.
Wei An said "oh" and felt happy for the Third Young Master Lin and the Fourth Young Miss Mei. He also asked Concubine Lin Shu what she planned to give to her future sister-in-law.
Seeing her so relaxed, Concubine Lin Shu also relaxed a lot. When she heard Wei An ask this, she smiled and said, "What can I reward him with? He has a lot of good things in his hands. As his elder sister, the things I give him are just icing on the cake... It's nothing."
They were chatting and laughing happily here, but the atmosphere in the Prince Linjiang's Mansion outside the palace was completely different.
After hearing Shen Chen's reply, Prince Linjiang seemed to be unable to react for a moment. He tapped his fingers on the table for a long time before looking up and raising his chin slightly to ask him, "You said that the emperor kept Wei An as a hostage in the palace and asked you to find a magic medicine for him?"
Shen Chen nodded, with some indescribable worry and irritability, looking at King Linjiang and saying without hesitation: "Your Majesty is at the end of his rope. If I don't bring medicine back this time, I'm afraid he will be almost there too."
With so many ups and downs, and having to force himself to set up so many traps, those magical medicines won't be able to protect him for long.
There was an inexplicable coldness in King Linjiang's eyes, and after a while he sneered, "He is ridiculous and pathetic to use a woman to threaten others. It shows how important life and position are to him."
How could he give up such an important thing
It seems that his guess was right. Don't think that this matter can be resolved peacefully, let alone let Emperor Longqing suddenly come to his senses. He rubbed his eyebrows and felt that his headache, which had been aching for a long time, had finally gotten better. He coughed and asked Shen Chen: "What are your plans?"
Shen Chen also looked at him, obviously he had been prepared. He paused and said, "I don't have a better way now. If I don't go, I won't be able to pass this level. I'm afraid it will also harm Master Zhang. Master Zhang was dragged into this mess by me. I can't let him get into trouble. I must go this time."
Master Zhang had prescribed that medicine just for him, and now because of it he couldn't be free, and was watched like a prisoner every day. Shen Chen couldn't possibly let him die at the hands of Emperor Longqing, otherwise, he would be no different from a heartless person.
Moreover, if he didn't go, Emperor Longqing would not be able to cope with it at all. He might take action against Wei An in a few days. Shen Chen would not take this risk.
King Linjiang raised his eyebrows, his expression was not good: "But even if you go, what will happen? Do you really need to prescribe a new dose of medicine for him?"
Shen Chen was silent for a moment before kneeling down to King Linjiang: "Father, I have to go this time, but... Don't worry, I know very well what I can and cannot do. I will definitely not ruin your business. I will definitely think of a way, don't worry."
He already had a vague solution to this problem in his mind. Master Zhang was an expert in alchemy. If he offered elixirs to Emperor Longqing, he would not be able to refuse the temptation.
When the time comes, they will deliver the elixir. Of course, Emperor Longqing’s life or death is not something they can control.
In this way, Wei An would be saved and King Linjiang would not suffer any losses.
Prince Linjiang quietly supported his head with one hand, and did not speak for a long time. It was unknown how long it had been before he coughed and said, "You are newly married, and your wife has been detained. I am your father, so it is natural for me not to hope for the best for you. Since this matter has happened, we must find a way to solve it. Don't worry, I will inform Concubine Lin Shu in the palace and ask her to take care of Wei An and not let anything happen to her."
King Linjiang did not object to him going to see Master Zhang, so Shen Chen felt relieved and replied with a "yes". After hearing King Linjiang say that, he thanked him and stood up.
The light in the room gradually dimmed. King Linjiang thought for a moment and waved his hand: "Okay, since you are going on a long journey, you should prepare early. Bring everything you need. Ask Hanbo and Xuesong to follow you. Be careful on your journey." (To be continued)