Chapter 675: Chapter 4076: Not Blushing or Panting

Jiang Ning laughed and said, “Sister, you’re right. It’s impolite to stare. I’ll give this to Xiaobao to eat.”

She handed a pack of sweets to her young sister-in-law and put down the curtain.

It wasn’t that she didn’t want to look, but rather, she didn’t want Xiachu to see and feel uncomfortable.

Upon returning to the palace, Jiang Ning learned that not long after Prince Xinhai was publicly humiliated, the ministers and imperial guards of the Silla Kingdom had rushed over to bring him back.

Prince Xinhai had almost been frozen to death.

However, with Imperial Physician Dong’s best efforts, he managed to save his life.

Falling severely ill was inevitable.

Jiang Ning felt some regret.

If he had just died like that, despite the trouble, it would also be a good thing.

The Emperor ordered her to go to Crystal Frost Hall.

Jiang Ning knew that this matter couldn’t be hidden from the Emperor, and she didn’t intend to hide it.

Huang Ying brought in clothes for her. After Jiang Ning changed, she went to Crystal Frost Hall.

The Crystal Frost Hall was too warm; she, who was afraid of the cold, was sweating profusely.

The Emperor, wrapped in a thick fur coat, was sitting next to a table.

After Jiang Ning kowtowed, she looked up and quietly observed him. She found that the Emperor looked even older, and the flesh on his cheeks had sagged.

Compared to Jiang Ruobai, who was the same age, they seemed to have a difference of twenty years.

Jiang Ning was secretly shocked.

When she first met the Emperor two or three years ago, he was a man who was plump and greedy, but his eyes were spirited, his actions agile, and his energy abundant.

Now, he was just an old man.

The Emperor shifted a bit, took a sip of tea, and spoke unhurriedly, “Where did the Princess Consort come from?”

“Your Majesty, I came from the East Palace.”

“Before returning to the East Palace?”

“The Traveling Palace,” Jiang Ning explained, “Princess Zhenming was unwell and I went to visit her.”

“Oh, how is the Princess now?”

“Better. Imperial Physician Dong said there’s nothing serious, and she’ll be completely fine in another two or three days,” Jiang Ning reported truthfully.

The Emperor nodded, his eyelids drooping, and didn’t speak for a long time.

It seemed like he had fallen asleep, but it also seemed like he had forgotten that there were other people there.

It wasn’t until the eunuch returned to report that the Crown Prince arrived.

The Emperor then lifted his head, saying: “Let him come in.”

Li Hongyuan strode in, glanced at Jiang Ning with a deep meaning in his eyes.

Jiang Ning gave him a smile.

Li Hongyuan showed no expression, walking straight to the Emperor to pay his respects.

The Emperor raised his hand, “Crown Prince, you speak.”

“Yes, Emperor Father.” Li Hongyuan stood up, “After investigating, I found that this matter was done by an unknown figure from the martial arts world.”

“An unknown martial artist?” The Emperor raised his eyebrows, “Why would they have a grudge against the Silla Crown Prince?”

“Prince Xinhai has a debauched character and often seizes innocent women in the Silla Kingdom. It is not unlikely that a righteous martial artist would take action and enforce justice.”

Li Hongyuan was articulate, not pausing for a single word.

Jiang Ning couldn’t help but admire him in her heart. If it wasn’t for the fact that the Emperor was present, she would have given him a thumbs up.

How strong of a mentality did he have to be able to speak nonsense in front of the Emperor without blushing or breathing heavily?

The Emperor smiled amiably: “In that case, it’s just Prince Xinhai reaping what he sowed. However, since he’s in our Chang’an City, no matter what happens, the King of Silla would demand an explanation.”

After finishing, he deliberately looked at Jiang Ning and asked, “Princess Consort, being so smart, you should help Us think: which martial artist would be so bold and reckless as to disrespect Prince Xinhai at the foot of our Imperial City?”