Chapter 103: Talking nonsense

Talking nonsense

Emperor Shuncheng's voice was very calm, but at this moment, in Nie Jinxuan's ears, it was like a death warrant that would put Yin Fengzhan to death.

After all, although Nie Jinxuan didn't know the state of Yin Fengzhan's wound, based on his previous state, plus the fight with Yin Fenglian just now, Nie Jinxuan believed that it definitely wouldn't be any better.

Being angry with Yin Fengzhan was one thing, but in this situation, how could she not be terrified? But even so, Nie Jinxuan could only pretend to be very calm on the surface, and after Emperor Shuncheng finished speaking, she turned to look at Yin Fengzhan casually.

Nie Jinxuan didn't speak, but her calm eyes faintly revealed worry. But at this moment, Yin Fengzhan just looked at Lingxi Pond and remained silent. Prince Qin, Yin Fenglian, who also hadn't entered the water, wrinkled his nose and said to Emperor Shuncheng:

"Father Emperor is really good at hiding things, but Father Emperor is right. Actually, I really have no interest in that Blood Pill! Isn't it just to be immune to all poisons and prolong life? But I am not poisoned, why do I need it? Could it be because I am worried about being poisoned in the future, so I prepare it in advance?! But if that's the case, as long as I don't let myself be poisoned, wouldn't that be fine?"

Yin Fenglian raised his eyebrows and spoke naturally, but listening to his words, there was always a taste of deliberately going against Emperor Shuncheng. Therefore, Emperor Shuncheng's face sank instantly and he scolded:

"You bastard, do you think I took out the Blood Pill to make you poisoned?!"

"Hehe, Father Emperor, why get angry? I didn't say that! And I also know that Father Emperor doesn't mean that. So since Father Emperor feels that we won't be poisoned, and I also feel that I won't be poisoned, what is the use of the Blood Pill?"

Yin Fenglian was definitely doing it on purpose. At this moment, speaking of this, Yin Fenglian glanced at Nie Jinxuan and Yin Fengzhan beside him, and then, without waiting for Emperor Shuncheng to say anything, turned and left.

Yin Fenglian's departure undoubtedly gave Yin Fengzhan an excellent opportunity and excuse! Therefore, after Yin Fenglian left, Yin Fengzhan said in a low voice:

"In reply to Father Emperor, this son also gives up the Blood Pill!"

Lowering his head and eyes, Yin Fengzhan was much more honest than Yin Fenglian. But hearing this, Emperor Shuncheng, whose face was already not very good, pursed his lips and said:

"Oh? Fourth Son, what is your reason again?"

"This son..."

"Enough! I kindly gave a treasure, but you all don't appreciate it, do you?"

Emperor Shuncheng was angry. Therefore, at this moment, hearing this, the others who had already entered the water were also shocked. Yin Fengzhan frowned and pursed his lips.

In this situation, Yin Fengzhan was really in a dilemma. After all, Emperor Shuncheng had already said so. If Yin Fengzhan insisted on not wanting it, it would be difficult to avoid angering the Emperor, and it would be even harder to explain why he insisted on not wanting it! But if he entered the water, the blood from the wound would stain it, and the consequences would be equally unimaginable!

Yin Fengzhan was in a dilemma!

For a time, the surroundings became quiet instantly, and even the people who had already entered Lingxi Pond looked at Yin Fengzhan, watching the changes.

The air was filled with indescribable strangeness and tension. After a long while, Yin Fengzhan's eyes flashed, and he said in a low voice:

"In reply to Father Emperor, because this son has an injury on his leg, he cannot enter the water."

Nie Jinxuan never thought that in the end, Yin Fengzhan would actually reveal his injury himself!

Therefore, the moment Yin Fengzhan finished speaking, Nie Jinxuan felt her head "buzz—". At this moment, everyone present was suspicious and didn't understand what was going on, but Emperor Shuncheng's eyes flashed instantly, and he narrowed his eyes and asked:

"Oh? Injured on the leg? Then why haven't I heard of it before?"

"Because this son felt it was not a big deal."

"Hmm, then how did you get injured?"

"Accidentally stabbed by a wooden stake!"

"When did this happen?"

"The day before the Spring Sacrifice!"

This time, Yin Fengzhan answered fluently. Hearing this, Emperor Shuncheng looked at Yin Fengzhan twice, and then suddenly stepped forward a few steps.

"You were injured before, why didn't you say so earlier? Moreover, although this wound is not a big deal, you don't have to hide it, Fourth Son!"

"This son deserves punishment."

"Alright, in that case, Fourth Son, roll up your trouser leg and let me see the wound."

Emperor Shuncheng spoke with an unmoved expression. After speaking, he looked straight at Yin Fengzhan. Hearing this, Yin Fengzhan paused slightly, then bent down to roll up the trouser leg of the injured leg...

But just then, the moment Yin Fengzhan was about to bend down, Nie Jinxuan beside him grabbed him!

Nie Jinxuan's action was sudden. Seeing this, everyone present was stunned, and even Yin Fengzhan's brows twitched. Emperor Shuncheng narrowed his eyes and looked at Nie Jinxuan and asked:

"Fourth Son's wife, what do you mean by this?"

"In reply to the Emperor, this daughter-in-law has no other meaning. I just feel that rolling up the trouser leg in public is a bit unseemly!"

"Unseemly?"

"Yes!"

Lowering her head and eyes respectfully, Nie Jinxuan slowly raised her head and met Emperor Shuncheng's imposing eyes.

"Moreover, does the Emperor really think it is good to do this?"

Nie Jinxuan spoke unexpectedly calmly. At this moment, seeing Nie Jinxuan like this, Empress Duan, who didn't know what had happened but had been watching the changes without saying a word, said:

"Audacious Consort of Prince Chen, how can you speak to the Emperor like this? You..."

Her beautiful eyes widened, and Empress Duan scolded Nie Jinxuan in public. But before Empress Duan could finish, she was interrupted by Emperor Shuncheng raising his hand.

Then Emperor Shuncheng looked at Nie Jinxuan for a long while, and then turned and walked toward the side room behind him...

"You and Fourth Son come with me!"

Nie Jinxuan and Yin Fengzhan followed Emperor Shuncheng to a side room behind Lingxi Pond. After entering, they saw Emperor Shuncheng sitting in the main seat above, looking at Yin Fengzhan and Nie Jinxuan standing in front of him and saying:

"Fourth Son, now you can roll up your trouser leg!"

"Yes!"

At this moment, Yin Fengzhan had no reason to refuse. He responded respectfully and bent down to roll up his trouser leg. But the moment the trouser leg was rolled up, Nie Jinxuan, who was standing beside Yin Fengzhan, was shocked in her heart!

It turned out that Yin Fengzhan's previously well-bandaged wound was actually bleeding. The blood stained the cloth, and the scarlet color made one feel an indescribable fear.

Nie Jinxuan felt uneasy. At this moment, Emperor Shuncheng, who also saw the wound, narrowed his eyes reflexively and continued:

"Open the wound!"

"Yes!"

Responding again, Yin Fengzhan pulled off the cloth that was already stained with blood... Instantly, the wound that had split open again and was constantly bleeding was revealed!

The air was filled with the smell of fresh blood. Just then, Emperor Shuncheng stood up and walked directly in front of Yin Fengzhan to examine his wound carefully!

For a time, the room became quiet again. Yin Fengzhan lowered his eyes and didn't speak, letting Emperor Shuncheng look at it. Nie Jinxuan gritted her teeth, and even her breathing became cautious.

After a long while, Emperor Shuncheng stood up straight.

"Was this wound really caused by a wooden stake?"

"Yes!"

"Since it was a wooden stake, how could it be so badly injured?"

"This..."

Emperor Shuncheng clearly had the attitude of asking to the end. At this moment, watching Yin Fengzhan being unable to speak, Nie Jinxuan, who was standing beside him, felt terrified again. Just then, Emperor Shuncheng, who had been staring at Yin Fengzhan, suddenly turned his gaze to Nie Jinxuan.

"Fourth Son's wife, do you know that Fourth Son was injured?"

Emperor Shuncheng asked suddenly. Hearing this, Nie Jinxuan was stunned for a moment, but then she immediately regained her senses. She turned to look at Yin Fengzhan, then Nie Jinxuan's eyes flashed, and she pursed her lips and said:

"In reply to the Emperor, this daughter-in-law did not know when the Prince was injured. It was only after arriving at Zuixiashanzhuang that I knew about this!"

"Oh? So that's how it is. Then, Fourth Son's wife, you can examine corpses and wounds, so what do you think caused Fourth Son's wound?"

"This daughter-in-law does not understand the Emperor's meaning!"

"So, you also believe that Fourth Son's wound was caused by an accidental stabbing by a wooden stake?"

"Emperor, please forgive this daughter-in-law for being rude. But this daughter-in-law feels that since the Prince has already said it was caused by a wooden stake, is there anything worth questioning?"

Forcing herself to be calm and meeting Emperor Shuncheng's gaze, Nie Jinxuan spoke seriously. After speaking, without waiting for Emperor Shuncheng to speak, Nie Jinxuan continued:

"Or does the Emperor hope that the Prince's wound was caused by something else?"

"Hmph, what a sharp tongue! When did I say that?"

"In reply to the Emperor, the Emperor did not say it, but forgive this daughter-in-law for being dull, because in this daughter-in-law's ears, that is what the Emperor meant just now! But if that's the case, this daughter-in-law feels that the Emperor is too heartless. After all, why the Prince's leg wound became like this, isn't the Emperor himself the most clear about it?"

Nie Jinxuan spoke with a calm expression, but as soon as these words came out, everyone in the room was shocked. Even Yin Fengzhan beside her turned to look at her. As for Emperor Shuncheng, after a brief moment of surprise, he was furious.

"Audacious! Consort of Prince Chen, you actually speak such nonsense in front of me, aren't you afraid that I will drag you out and behead you?!"