Chapter 114 Go back and wait for news
Chapter 114 Go back and wait for news
"Yumian, what should we do next?"
"I have an idea, but I am not sure if it will work."
Shen Yumian pursed her lips, her expression firm, "This method is a bit risky, but for my father, I can't care so much!"
Madam Shen looked at her doubtfully, her eyes full of worry: "Yumian, what are you going to do?"
Shen Yumian took a deep breath, her eyes firm: "I plan to ask Brother Yan Yi for help again."
Madam Shen frowned, "The Crown Prince has already rejected you. It would be a waste of effort to go again. It's better not to go..."
"Father caused such a big mess at the Queen Mother's birthday banquet. Apart from Brother Yan Yi, who else can speak for us in front of the Emperor?"
Shen Yumian stared at Madam Shen closely, her eyes full of determination, "Mom, I'm going to see Brother Yan Yi now, this time, he will definitely agree!"
Mrs. Shen looked at her daughter with worry. Although she had thousands of words of dissuasion in her heart, when she thought of her father suffering in prison, she could only swallow those words back in her stomach silently.
"Go early and come back early, and be careful." She reminded softly.
Shen Yumian nodded solemnly, then turned around and left the room with firm steps, with only one thought in her mind - to rescue her father!
Shen Yumian was sure that Song Yanyi was in the palace at this time, so she took her personal maid and stepped into the solemn palace gate.
She did not dare to say directly that she wanted to see Song Yanyi, for fear of being turned away, so she cleverly entered the palace under the pretext of looking for the imperial physician to ask for medicine.
Because she had helped Song Yanyi to resolve the coldness in his body before, the Queen allowed her to come and go freely, so the eunuch who led the way naturally did not have any doubts.
After obtaining several prescriptions from the Imperial Medical Bureau, she headed directly towards the Eastern Palace without stopping for a moment.
The maid followed closely behind, and could not help but remind her: "Miss, isn't this too risky? Going to the East Palace without being summoned, what if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince gets angry..."
Shen Yumian said firmly: "My father is now in prison, and it is uncertain when he will return. If the Shen family does nothing, I am afraid we will face a catastrophe!"
"Brother Yanyi and I grew up together and are as close as siblings. He knows that I resorted to this desperate measure in order to save my father, and he will definitely understand me."
The most urgent task is to rescue my father!
Arriving outside the East Palace, before the gatekeeper could ask, Shen Yumian called out loudly, "I want to see Brother Yanyi!"
The eunuch was frightened by this sudden action and broke out in a cold sweat. "Noise is prohibited in the palace. Why is Miss Shen doing this?"
Shen Yumian ignored the dissuasion and said in a firmer voice: "If Brother Yanyi doesn't want to see me, I will wait here until he is willing to see me!"
The eunuch's repeated persuasions were in vain, and Song Yanyi, who was in the hall, frowned slightly when he heard the noise outside. The secret guard who was reporting on Song Yanchen's movements also stopped talking temporarily.
"I am willing to go and handle this matter."
Song Yanyi gently waved his hand to stop her: "No need, she caused trouble in the East Palace, which is bad for my reputation, you should leave."
The secret guard received the order and quickly disappeared into the hall.
Song Yanyi turned around and told the eunuch standing beside him: "Bring her in."
"Yes, Your Highness."
In a flash, Shen Yumian was led into the magnificent hall. The moment she raised her eyes, she caught Song Yanyi's smile, as gentle as jade, welcoming her with a smile that was warm but not dazzling.
"Come and sit over here. The wind outside is a bit chilly. You've been standing for a long time, Yumian. Have some hot tea first to warm up your body that has become a little stiff from the cold wind."
Song Yanyi's words were full of concern. As he spoke, he personally poured her a cup of hot tea. The aroma of the tea seemed to dispel the coldness around her body.
Shen Yumian's face did not show any sign of relaxation, and her expression became even more solemn. She stared at Song Yanyi and said urgently, "Brother Yanyi, you should know the real purpose of my trip. I beg you to save my father!"
Song Yanyi's smile seemed to be restrained at this moment, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes: "It seems that Yumian didn't take what I said before to heart. It's not that I don't want to help Lord Shen, but Yumian, you are too anxious. Although Lord Shen has only been in prison for two days, the emperor's anger has not subsided. If I rashly plead for mercy at this time, I am afraid that not only will I fail to achieve my goal, but it will be counterproductive."
Shen Yumian asked, with a tone of anxiety and confusion: "Then may I ask Brother Yanyi, when will the emperor calm down? My father is old and weak, as a daughter, how can I not be anxious?"
Song Yanyi's face flashed with impatience, but his tone was still gentle, trying to calm her down: "I will try to find the right time. I understand your and mother's anxiety. Thinking of Lord Shen's suffering, I can't sleep well either. But please believe that now is not the best time to take action."
Facing Song Yanyi's avoidance, Shen Yumian couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart. She whispered, her voice mixed with helplessness and determination: "Maybe Brother Yanyi has your considerations, but I only think of my father in my heart. My worries are like a raging fire, and I can't help myself."
"If Brother Yanyi really doesn't want to help, then I can only take the risk and go directly to the imperial study to meet His Majesty. If I say something careless, I hope Brother Yanyi can understand and not blame me." Shen Yumian's words revealed determination.
Song Yanyi's expression suddenly turned stern. His eyes, which were usually gentle as water, were like ice at this moment. He shot straight at Shen Yumian, and his voice was filled with unquestionable majesty: "Do you know what you are talking about?"
Shen Yumian met his gaze without flinching. Her body trembled involuntarily, and tears fell one by one like pearls from a broken string: "Brother Yanyi, I don't want this to happen either, but, but my father..."
"Enough, I will find a way to solve your father's problem. You go back and wait for news." Song Yanyi's voice was as cold as the winter wind, without any warmth.
"Brother Yanyi..." Shen Yumian wanted to say something else but was interrupted by Song Yanyi.
"You will naturally meet Lord Shen in two days. Now go back first." Song Yanyi's words revealed an irrefutable firmness.
Although Shen Yumian was extremely unwilling, she couldn't help but be overjoyed when she heard Song Yanyi's promise, and hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you, Brother Yanyi!"
Song Yanyi just glanced at her indifferently. Shen Yumian subconsciously clenched her hands. Feeling Song Yanyi's displeasure, she quickly explained: "Brother Yanyi, I was also forced to do so..."
At this moment, the eunuch beside her stepped forward at the right time, politely but firmly blocked her sight, and interrupted her words: "Miss Shen, please."
Shen Yumian bit her lower lip, feeling unwilling and helpless, and finally she could only leave the Eastern Palace silently with the eunuch.
Behind him, a crisp sound of porcelain breaking was suddenly heard in the room.
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