I just want to live a good life

Chapter 269: Lord Shen’s head is no longer a head?

The moon was already high in the sky when the group returned to the Prince's Mansion.

Su Nuan didn't want to disturb anyone, but as soon as she returned to Duiyue Residence, she woke up the four girls.

Several people happily surrounded her and chattered non-stop.

It was not until Mu Yunting appeared in Duiyueju that the few people dispersed.

But they were not idle either. They prepared bath water and clean clothes for Su Nuan and Mu Yunting, and made the beds again. Madam Wang also went to the kitchen to cook two bowls of noodles.

The enthusiasm of several people diluted some of the uneasiness that Su Nuan brought out from the Ministry of Justice prison.

The night passed.

The next day, at dawn, Mu Yunting got up and went to court.

Su Nuan was concerned about Xia Changze's injury, so as soon as Mu Yunting left, she took a carriage to the Ministry of Justice.

This time she brought Chunliu, Meixiang, and Caiya with her.

When they arrived at the Ministry of Justice, Doctor Yao's little medicine boy was feeding medicine to Xia Changze.

Doctor Yao and the medicine boy stayed with Xia Changze all night, and their eyes were red from staying up all night.

Su Nuan was touched and silently remembered the favor from Doctor Yao.

"Concubine Xia, Master Xia's fever has subsided and he is no longer in danger."

"Thank you, Doctor Yao. The General's Mansion and I have both remembered your kindness and will reward you handsomely in the future."

"My dear Concubine Xia, you are too kind to me. Treating illnesses and saving lives is my duty. It cannot be considered a favor. If Concubine Xia has no other instructions, I will return to the Imperial Hospital. I am on duty today."

People have been up all night and still have to go on duty, so they might not have had breakfast yet. Su Nuan asked Meixiang to take out a lunch box, which was specially prepared by Madam Wang before going out.

"This is the food I asked the cook to prepare. The Ministry of Justice is not a good place to eat. If Imperial Doctor Yao doesn't mind, you can take it to the Imperial Hospital to eat."

"Xie Xia Concubine."

Doctor Yao said a few polite words, gave some instructions to the medicine boy, and left with his medicine box and food box.

The little medicine boy looked at his master's back with resentment, muttering in a low voice: "He sold me out for a little delicious food, what kind of person is he!"

Su Nuan laughed when she heard this and asked, "Why do your parents always use you to exchange for food?"

The little guy thought that his voice was so soft that no one could hear it, but he didn't expect that the concubine would hear it. He shrank his neck in fear and said, "My master has no other hobbies. He usually likes to eat delicious food. Once he went to Tianxianglou for dinner and forgot to bring money, so he detained me in Tianxianglou to make medicinal food for others for a day.

Another time, Master Chen from the Imperial Hospital brought a plate of pickled duck for lunch. My master ate half of it and asked me to make medicine for Master Chen for half a day.

Su Nuan didn't expect that the usually serious Doctor Yao was actually a foodie, and she immediately thought of how to thank him.

As the two were talking, they heard a noise coming from outside.

"No, you can't come in."

"I hurt someone, you have to put me in jail, quickly!"

"This is the Ministry of Justice, which handles major cases such as murder and robbery. How can you be qualified to go to the Ministry of Justice for such a small matter as beating someone up? Madam Xia, please don't make things difficult for me. The emperor has ordered that people from the general's mansion cannot enter the Ministry of Justice. If I let you in, I will lose my head."

When Su Nuan came out, she heard the conversation between the guard at the door and her mother.

She didn't even know that the emperor had such an order.

No wonder the General's Mansion didn't take any action when Third Brother was injured like that. I'm afraid they didn't even know that Third Brother was so seriously injured.

"mother."

Su Nuan called out.

Mrs. Xia looked over in the direction of the voice, and with a clang, a dagger fell from her wide sleeves.

The guard who had just stopped Madam Xia widened his eyes upon seeing this.

The general's wife wouldn't really kill someone just to go to jail to see her son, right? If so, who was she going to kill just now?

Why do I suddenly feel my neck is a little cold?

"Yan'er, you are finally back, please ask the prince to save your third brother."

Madam Xia rushed over and grabbed Su Nuan's shoulders and said anxiously, "They said that Prince Ankang injured Ze'er and refused to let the doctor treat him. You should think of a way to let mother go in to see him."

"Mom, don't worry. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has asked the imperial physician to check on my third brother. He is fine."

"Then take me in to see Ze'er."

Mrs. Xia’s grip was so strong that Su Nuan grimaced.

"Mom, please let go first. I'll go talk to the guard."

Madam Xia quickly let go of her hand and kindly gave Su Nuan a push, pushing him in front of the guard.

The guard heard the conversation between the two clearly. At this moment, he looked up at the sky and silently said in his heart, "You can't see me, you can't see me..."

Su Nuan could naturally guess what the guard was thinking. She didn't want to embarrass him, so she asked, "Why did the emperor say that people from the General's Mansion are not allowed to enter the Ministry of Justice?"

"Replying to Concubine Xia, the Emperor's oral order is that the Xia family is not allowed to visit the prison. If anyone is allowed in, Lord Shen will bring his head to see him."

"It's Lord Shen's head, that's fine!"

The guard's eyes changed when he looked at Su Nuan. Is Lord Shen's head not a head?

He tightened the knife handle in his hand, struggling internally whether or not to save his head for Lord Shen.

The guards were all wondering what would happen if they offended the Crown Prince's concubine.

Su Nuan suddenly turned to Madam Xia and said, "Mother, the emperor won't let you in, so don't go in for now. If Lord Shen is really punished for this, my third brother will not have a good life in prison in the future."

"But......"

"Mom, please believe me. Go home and have a good sleep today. I will find a way to let you see your third brother tomorrow."

Mrs. Xia must not have gotten enough rest these days, as she has dark circles under her eyes.

In her current state, Su Nuan didn't dare let her go see Xia Changze.

Get her away first, and wait until Xia Changze gets better before finding a way to get her to come and see.

"Is it really not possible today?"

Mrs. Xia still didn't give up.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has gone to the palace to plead with the Emperor. Can you go back and wait for news?"

"Then send someone to tell me as soon as you have any news."

"Okay. Don't worry, I won't let anyone bully Third Brother while I'm here."

Su Nuan repeatedly assured Mrs. Xia that she would take good care of Xia Changze before coaxing Mrs. Xia away.

When he turned around and returned to the Ministry of Justice, he winked at the guard, and the guard was flattered!

"My Lady, the Third Young Master is awake!"

As soon as Su Nuan stepped into the gate of the Ministry of Justice, she was greeted by Chun Liu's words.

She quickly quickened her pace.

At the same time, in the emperor's study.

"Just for Xia Changze, you abandoned the Fanli envoys and returned with your concubine?"

The emperor's face looked frighteningly gloomy.

"It's true that I came back for Xia Changze, and it's also true that I abandoned the Fanli delegation, but these are two different things. Even if Xia Changze hadn't happened, I wouldn't have gone with the delegation. The assassin wouldn't dare to act with me around."

"Asshole, you used the diplomatic corps as bait?"

"Why not? I have made all the necessary preparations, and the delegation will be fine."

"It'd better be alright, otherwise I'll use Xia Changze's head as a sacrifice first."

Although he said these harsh words, the emperor's expression softened a lot.

"Father, I want to personally try Xia Changze's case."

"No."

"Father..."

"Don't forget your status. You are the crown prince and you don't have to do everything yourself. The Ministry of Justice is in your hands. Do you still need to try a case yourself?"

"But King Ankang is very powerful. If only the Ministry of Justice intervenes, I'm afraid he will—"

"No matter how powerful King Ankang is, he is still a subject."

"Yes, I understand."

The emperor picked up the teacup and took a sip. "Take your concubine to see the Queen Mother. She has been talking to me about her a lot lately."

"My son, I know."