The scumbag was secretly having an affair, while I was openly having an affair with the prince.

Chapter 250 This beast, I truly underestimated him!

Yu Chi Ling said, "Since my father-in-law disagrees with them on political matters, he should claim illness and close his doors to guests in the coming days. Although I have already arranged for the disciples of Hua Xiang Pavilion to enter the palace to protect my father, just in case, it would be better for Shu'er and me to go to my father's side. No matter how hard Yu Chi Rui tries, he will never guess that we are in the palace."

Ye Gengxin nodded. "Then we'll do as Your Highness says. I'll submit a memorial requesting leave tomorrow morning. Yuchi Rui is eager to control the court, and now that he has the 'military tally,' he shouldn't make a move against me anytime soon." Thinking of something, he asked, "What about Shi Jun and Xin'er? Are they still monitoring the wildfire?"

Yu Chi Ling smiled and said, "I've ordered them to guard outside the city so they can meet my brother-in-law when he returns."

Ye Gengxin nodded again, then looked at his daughter's belly and said earnestly, "You're going to be a mother soon, so you must prioritize your health. Don't be as willful and impulsive as before, understand?"

Ye Shishu smiled and said, "I know, I will take good care of myself."

……

Qianning Palace.

After being unconscious for a day and a night, Yu Chisheng finally woke up.

"Father, you're finally awake!"

“Rui’er… how come it’s you?” Yu Chisheng was surprised to see his son squatting by the dragon bed.

"Father, I heard that you had suffered a fainting spell and I was very worried. I came to Qianning Palace without your permission, please don't blame me." Yuchi Rui held his hand, his worried expression filled with self-reproach.

“Your concern for me is commendable, how could I blame you?” Yu Chi Sheng patted the back of his hand, then asked Qi Sui, “Where is the Crown Prince? Is there still no news of him?”

"Your Majesty, there is still no news of the Crown Prince," Qi Sui replied in a low voice.

"That scoundrel! I thought he was capable of great things, and I valued him so highly. I never expected him to be so desperate for a woman! It's one thing to betray me, but as the crown prince, he neglects state affairs and treats the country like a game. He's truly disappointing! Such a reckless and destructive person is not fit to be the crown prince. I must depose him!" Yu Chi Sheng cursed excitedly. After cursing, he patted Yu Chi Rui's hand and said with relief, "Rui'er, I really misjudged you. I never expected that when I was ill, only you cared about me the most, and only you were the most trustworthy."

“Father, please don’t blame my elder brother. He has lived on the frontier for many years and is used to being unrestrained, so it’s understandable that he is impulsive and reckless. But I believe that he did not intentionally neglect state affairs. After all, my aunt is the person he cherishes most, so it is understandable that he cares more about her.”

"Rui'er, you've matured." Yu Chi Sheng looked at him with satisfaction and approval. "I thought you would harbor a lot of resentment towards your elder brother, but I didn't expect you to think of him and even speak up for him. Rui'er, you haven't let me down after all these years of nurturing you. I'm very pleased!"

"Father, you flatter me. I was ignorant before and did some foolish things that made you angry. Now I have realized my mistakes and will never be willful again." Yu Chi Rui wiped his eyes with deep regret.

"What happened back then was all done by your mother. Everyone says that children are innocent, so how could I bear to blame you? Since you are willing to share my burdens, then you shall take charge of the government in my stead. When your elder brother returns, I will depose him as crown prince and reinstate you as crown prince."

Upon hearing this, Qi Sui quickly said, "Your Majesty, when you were unconscious, there was no one in power in the court, so many ministers recommended Prince Liang to act as regent. You can rest assured that Prince Liang will not disappoint you."

Upon hearing this, Yu Chisheng smiled and nodded, "It seems that my son is very popular and also to my liking."

Yu Chi Rui kowtowed and said, "Thank you, Father, for trusting me again. I will certainly live up to your kindness!"

Yu Chisheng suddenly frowned and said uncomfortably, "I feel tired again. If there's nothing else, you may leave."

"Father, please rest well. I will come to see you again after you have rested." Yu Chi Rui got up, tucked the thin blanket around him with concern, and then left the palace.

After he left, Yuchi Sheng waved to Qi Sui.

Qi Sui understood and led all the palace servants out of the bedroom.

Not long after.

A row of wooden frames not far from the dragon bed moved strangely, revealing a pitch-black space.

A man and a woman walked out of the space.

Yu Chi Sheng sat up, glaring at them with annoyance, "You still know to come to the palace to keep me company!"

Ye Shishu stepped forward first, bowed, and said with a dry laugh, "Father, we're here now, so please don't be angry."

Yu Chi Sheng glanced at her belly, then at her complexion, and asked, "How is my grandson?"

Ye Shishu gently stroked her belly and replied earnestly, "Father, the baby is fine."

"That's good."

They had just arrived at the palace and hadn't even had a chance to speak with Yuchi Sheng when a palace servant announced that the Prince of Liang had arrived. They had no choice but to hide in a secret room.

Yu Chi Ling moved a chair behind Ye Shi Shu and let her sit down before he sat down by the dragon bed and carefully took Yu Chi Sheng's pulse.

Yu Chi Sheng smiled and praised, "The secret medicine of Hua Xiang Pavilion is truly miraculous! All the imperial physicians came to take my pulse, and not one of them could find anything wrong! Ling'er, after this matter is over, let all the people from Hua Xiang Pavilion come to the palace to serve. I will dismiss all the people from the Imperial Medical Academy!"

Yu Chi Ling couldn't help but roll his eyes. "Hua Xiang Pavilion stands tall in the world, solving all kinds of problems for the sake of the common people. If it weren't for the fact that your life and death are related to the stability of the Great Ye Kingdom and that the people could live and work in peace, none of the disciples of Hua Xiang Pavilion would enter the palace to serve the emperor. They look down on the glory and wealth that the world values."

Yu Chisheng sighed.

His expression darkened, his eyes filled with rage. "That wicked son is incredibly audacious! He actually bribed the Imperial Kitchen to drug me! If you hadn't arranged for the disciples of Huaxiang Pavilion to be by my side beforehand, I'm afraid I would be beyond medical help by now!"

“Yu Chi Rui bribed You Jianbin to steal my father-in-law’s military tally.”

"What?!" Yu Chisheng was even more furious. "He actually dares to covet military power?!"

"He dared to commit regicide and patricide, what wouldn't he dare to do?"

"That beast! I truly underestimated him!" Yu Chi Sheng cursed, then quickly asked, "Did they succeed?"

“Shu’er had her father-in-law take precautions beforehand, and only had You Jianbin steal the fake military tally.” After Yu Chi Ling finished speaking, he raised the corner of his lips mockingly, “For the past twenty years, it has been thanks to Consort Lan’s pampered upbringing of Yu Chi Rui that he has no understanding of military affairs, and thinks that he can command troops and make them work for him once he gets the military tally.”

Yu Chi Sheng sneered, "This fool, I'm just waiting to see how he rebels!"

While a military tally is an indispensable token for commanding the three armies, the soldiers have fought and died alongside their commanders. Even if the emperor wants to replace a general, he must consider whether the army agrees. If a mere token could make soldiers readily pledge allegiance, wouldn't the military tally become something the whole world would fight over?

Ye Shishu couldn't help but interject, "Father, the actions of the Prince of Liang are all under our control. It won't be difficult to take him down. What we are worried about now is the people of Beilin Kingdom. Mo Qianxiao came to Daye Kingdom with ambition this time. We were not prepared beforehand, and we don't know how many people they have arranged to infiltrate Daye Kingdom."

Yu Chi Sheng's face suddenly darkened. Thinking of something, he looked deeply at his son before him. "Master Fang Ji told me earlier that he predicted that the Great Ye Kingdom would face a calamity... Fortunately, I discovered the secret of your brothers being switched in advance. If Yu Chi Rui were still the Crown Prince today, given his ignorance, it would be incredibly easy for the Northern Lin Kingdom to invade and annex the Great Ye Kingdom!"

Yu Chi Ling comforted him, "Father, please rest assured, they will not succeed."

Yu Chisheng patted his son's shoulder and suddenly laughed, "With you here, they definitely won't succeed!"

……

In the wilderness.

After traveling for a day and a night, Ye Shiting chose a deserted place to rest.

Of the five subordinates, one guarded the unconscious Zhu Huaning, while the others voluntarily searched for firewood to cook for themselves.

Ye Shiting took out a fruit he had picked on the road from his bosom and handed it to Li Yao.

Li Yao didn't stand on ceremony, took the fruit and started biting into it, asking as she ate, "How much longer until we reach the capital?"

"almost."

“You said the same thing three days ago!” Li Yao rolled her eyes at him.

"Hehe!" Ye Shiting couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

Just as his men lit a fire, a group of men suddenly entered the woods.

One of the men approached the one who had started the fire and greeted him, "Brother, are you also going to the capital?"