CHAPTER 345: CHAPTER 345: KICKING AND INJURING PARENT AND CHILD

After saying this, he turned and left.

Leaving behind Yu Wen Jia, who was spitting blood, and three anxious women.

"Quickly go get the doctor, that kick was fierce. Don’t let it damage the child’s heart meridians!"

Compared to Yu Wenjie and her mother, the Fourth Prince Consort was slightly more composed.

She knew crying wouldn’t help, and they had to act quickly to treat him.

After pondering this, she spoke to the people behind her.

"Go to the Dong Family and ask Mr. Dong to come over. I trust his medical skills!"

"Yes."

She had witnessed the skills of the Dong Family’s second branch couple.

If Mr. Dong could be brought here, then Yu Wen Jia might have a chance to recover.

Watching her brother Yu Wen Jia go unconscious, Yu Wenjie felt a hatred she had never felt before.

She had always known her father did not like them, but she never expected he would be so ruthless towards his own son!

This strengthened Yu Wenjie’s resolve to take her mother and brother away, or else staying in Shengjing City would mean death!

Grasping the trembling hand of Princess Consort Zhan, she said.

"Mother, for brother’s sake, we must fight him to the end, let him know he isn’t the only one who calls the shots, divine justice is impartial, and he deserves divine punishment!"

Princess Consort Zhan, who had been timid all her life for the sake of her two children, could no longer endure when she saw their chance of survival being ripped away.

"Fine! I’ll make him pay the price!"

At this moment, the mother and daughter resembled wolves protecting their cubs, with fierce eyes.

Suddenly, the Fourth Prince Consort had a plan.

But the matter was too complex, and she did not know how to begin.

When the Fourth Prince Consort sent someone to find Mr. Dong, Lin Xingzhi happened to bring his new wife to the Dong Family to meet the elders.

Thus, the matter could not be kept secret.

Princess Consort Zhan wants a divorce, and Prince Zhan kicked his own son at the post station?

It sounded terrifying.

But since it involved many royal relatives, Lin Xingzhi had to pay attention.

So he said to Mr. Dong.

"Uncle, go see the person first. I’ll go to the palace and report this to Your Majesty."

Mr. Dong nodded and immediately ordered someone to fetch his medicine box.

Lin Xingzhi turned to his new wife with a slightly apologetic expression.

Without speaking, Feng Jiahui, understanding the situation, said.

"Husband, go attend to your business. I will tend to Grandfather and Grandmother after the meal and return home on my own."

"Alright, be careful on the way."

Then, he glanced at his aunt, Mrs. Wang, who also spoke solemnly.

"Go busy yourself, I will ensure your new wife returns home safely!"

"Hmm, then I’ll go ahead."

After saying this, he paid simple respects to the two elders of the Dong Family and other seniors, and then rode swiftly towards the Imperial City.

His speed made bystanders think something serious had occurred.

It was indeed a big deal!

Soon, he arrived at the palace.

The Emperor was at Yihua Palace, dining with Lin Wanyi and the children.

When Dong Yuzhong came to report, they were a bit stunned.

But quickly Lin Wanyi spoke.

"Brother wouldn’t rush here for no reason, there must be something important. Your Majesty, please attend to affairs first, I will stay with the children."

If it were just Lin Wanyi, the Emperor might not avoid it.

But the children were present, and he feared frightening them.

Thus, the Emperor, without finishing his meal, nodded and left.

In Qian’an Hall, Lin Xingzhi narrated all he knew.

The Emperor was initially shocked upon hearing this.

Prince Zhan truly acted with impunity; what benefit could such behavior bring him?

Yet soon, he had another thought.

Using one’s strength against another, he lacked leverage over Prince Zhan, but now it presented itself.

So he thought for a moment and said to Dong Yuzhong.

"Summon the Fourth Prince and Fourth Prince Consort to the palace, and send an Imperial Physician to check Yu Wen Jia’s injuries."

Then, he glanced at Lin Xingzhi and continued to instruct.

"Deploy three hundred elite soldiers to guard the post station, without my decree, no one is to enter, understand?"

Anyone naturally referred to people from Prince Zhan Mansion.

This certainly included Prince Zhan himself.

His reckless behavior at the post station, if Xidi were to make a fuss over it, Da Wei would lose face.

Prince Zhan indeed seemed to engage in many foolish acts leading to self-destruction.

Offending so many at once at such a time.

The collective backlash would be his ruin.

Upon hearing the Emperor’s arrangement, Dong Yuzhong and Lin Xingzhi immediately set out to carry it out.

Soon, the Fourth Prince and his wife also entered the palace.

Both hurriedly, with heavy expressions, entered Qian’an Hall and then paid respects.

"This old servant greets the Emperor, wishing Your Majesty peace."

"This humble servant greets the Emperor, wishing Your Majesty peace."

"There’s no need for excessive courtesy. Prince Zhan injuring his own son, Fourth Aunt was present, please recount the specifics to me."

They were aware this matter had been reported to the Emperor by Lin Xingzhi.

Thus, the Fourth Prince Consort was vehement.

Intent on exposing Prince Zhan’s unreasonable and ruthless nature.

"Had Your Majesty been there, witnessing that old man’s cruel heart, fear would surely grip you as it did this humble servant. Regardless of his neglect for the child normally, a few words of disagreement, and he struck the child’s vital point, causing the child to spit blood immediately and remain unconscious!

"Moreover, he threatened that he would never divorce Princess Consort Zhan, determined to drag her and the children to death. When I left, Prince Sang Deng was also present; he asked me to apologize to Your Majesty, saying he would not be able to enter the palace to speak with You in the coming days."

The Fourth Prince Consort wished for the Emperor to quickly issue a decree to punish Prince Zhan, naturally exaggerating the severity.

She mentioned Prince Sang Deng, clearly involving Xidi too.

The larger the commotion, the more likely the divorce would occur.

Hence, her expression was unprecedentedly resolute.

The Fourth Prince beside her also looked grim.

"To think such a disgrace exists within the relatives, indeed, the late Emperor overly indulged Old Prince Zhan, allowing Prince Zhan Mansion to act unchecked! Such disregard for ethics is truly horrifying! What does the Emperor plan to do?"

The Fourth Prince, being the late Emperor’s closest brother, uttered these words out of place, but the Emperor wouldn’t truly look poorly upon him.

Instead, remaining silent for a moment, he asked something puzzling.

"Honestly tell me, is Yu Wen Jia’s injury fatal?"

Fatal?

The Emperor’s question puzzled the Fourth Prince. They were discussing how to reveal Prince Zhan’s crimes publicly; why inquire about Yu Wen Jia’s injury instead?