Chapter 1314: Returning to the Rightful Position

The Jiang couple didn't dare to linger in the capital, fearing that the Prince's Mansion would come knocking. The next morning, they packed their bags and left in a hurry.

After seeing his parents, Jiang Shoucheng calmed down completely, possessing a composure that didn't match his age. He was like someone who had nothing to worry about, yet also like someone who was harboring something sinister.

He was recuperating in the Heavenly Prison. Every day, the Mu family grandfather and grandson came to diagnose and change his dressings, and with the special medicinal powder personally prepared by Mu Yiguan Mu, his injuries were healing very quickly. In just a few days, he was already able to sit up barely and didn't have to lie on his stomach every day.

The Imperial Clan Court had also confirmed his identity; he was indeed the little Prince who had been lost by the Prince of Dongping's Mansion years ago.

The matter was reported to the Palace.

Emperor Taixing flipped through the investigation report casually, his face expressionless, though he was actually feeling somewhat restless inside.

Perhaps it was because he had been taking the same elixir for too long, his body had developed a tolerance. Recently, the effects of the elixir were clearly not as good as they used to be. He had already ordered the Jade Spring Palace to re-refine an elixir that would satisfy him.

The Jade Spring Palace was operating at full capacity, doing everything possible to meet the Emperor's requirements.

The Minister of the Imperial Clan Court sat upright in the lower seat, "Your Majesty, how should this matter be handled? Please give your instructions."

Emperor Taixing closed the investigation report, "Since it is confirmed that the person is the little Prince lost by the Prince of Dongping years ago, hurry up and publicly confirm his identity, and let the Prince of Dongping's Mansion take him back. Hmm... I will arrange for two servants for that kid, just in case!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Emperor Taixing gave a cold laugh and suddenly asked, "What is the situation with the Wei family now?"

The Chief Eunuch Wang De immediately stepped forward and replied in a low voice, "The Brocade Uniform Guard has basically verified the illegal activities of the Wei family. We are just waiting for Your Majesty's command to make the arrests."

Emperor Taixing nodded, "Tell the Brocade Uniform Guard to make the arrests! No need to be too polite!"

With one sentence, the future of the Wei family was decided.

Hearing this, the Minister of the Imperial Clan Court understood everything; Emperor Taixing was disgusted with the Prince of Dongping's Mansion and was trying to "beat the grass to scare the snake," first dealing with the Wei family, and then the Prince's Mansion would be next.

Avenging Jiang Shoucheng?

He was overthinking it!

Emperor Taixing was just annoyed with the Prince's Mansion, annoyed with the Wei family for causing him trouble, and annoyed with everyone who tarnished the reputation of the Imperial Clan.

Having received the instructions, the Minister of the Imperial Clan Court left the Palace. Afterward, he took people to the Prince's Mansion first to personally notify the Prince of Dongping. He told the Prince's Mansion to prepare to welcome the eldest son who was about to return.

The little Prince from twenty years ago was now just the eldest son.

The status of the Prince had been given to the son of the secondary wife a few years after he went missing.

Why was the Princess of Dongping so vicious? She was afraid that the eldest son would return and snatch the status, position, and power of her own son.

A few days later, the Minister of the Imperial Clan Court personally brought people, along with a group of people from the Prince's Mansion, to the Heavenly Prison to publicly announce Jiang Shoucheng's identity, take him out of prison, and return him to the Prince's Mansion.

"Your name has been re-registered and entered into the Imperial Clan genealogy. From now on, you are Song Shiyi!"

Jiang Shoucheng was invited out of the prison, struggling to overcome his pain, and sat upright in the office.

He listened to the Minister of the Imperial Clan Court announce his identity, his name, and his return to his rightful position with an expressionless face. From beginning to end, he maintained a calm and waveless appearance. He was neither excited because his identity had been confirmed, nor indignant because of hatred. He was like someone who had nothing to do with the matter, and even more like a robot without emotions.

Even Chen Guanlou couldn't see through him.

This kid knew how to hide things!

The Minister of the Imperial Clan Court couldn't help but take a few more looks at Jiang Shoucheng and nodded secretly; he was worthy of being someone who could pass the imperial examinations and even take second place. This temperament was good, very good, and completely worthy of the Prince's Mansion.

"Your injuries haven't healed yet, so I've had people prepare a soft sedan chair to carry you out. Once you get on the carriage, go straight back to the Prince's Mansion. Once you've recuperated for a few days and can walk, then come to the Palace to express your gratitude!"

Hearing about going to the Palace, Jiang Shoucheng finally had some reaction. He gave a light cough and said, "Mu Yiguan Mu said that it takes a hundred days to heal from broken bones and tendons. In my situation, I'm afraid I'll have to lie down for a year before I can get better! Right now, I have no strength in my legs and don't dare to get down and walk."

"No matter! Come to the Palace to express your gratitude whenever you are healed!"

Jiang Shoucheng responded.

He took another look at the people from the Prince's Mansion. The people who came to pick him up today were led by the Prince's Mansion steward, plus a brother born to a concubine. The brother born to a concubine looked three-tenths like him and stretched his neck to size him up, looking very curious about him. He didn't see any malice, though!

Thinking about it, it made sense. Being born to a concubine in the Prince's Mansion, it wouldn't be his turn to inherit the princely title anyway. Unless, one day, the Prince's Mansion suffered a great disaster, all the legitimate heirs died, or they were disgusted by the Emperor and forced to step down, then those born to concubines would have a chance to take the position.

Even if that time came, those born to concubines would still have to compete among themselves.

Jiang Shoucheng had long heard that the Prince of Dongping was very capable of having children, with over ten sons and seven or eight daughters. The entire back courtyard of the Prince's Mansion was a mess, and not a single one was easy to deal with; everyone was full of schemes.

It was indeed a den of dragons and tigers.

He pursed his lips and smiled, looking somewhat satisfied with the current state of the Prince's Mansion.

Chaos was good!

Only in chaos could one fish in troubled waters, and only in chaos could one form alliances.

Jiang Shoucheng looked eagerly at Chen Guanlou, "Prison Warden Chen, I hope that Mu Yiguan Mu can continue to diagnose me in the future, is that okay?"

"This matter requires the consent of Mu Yiguan Mu himself; I will not force him."

"I understand! May I ask to see Mu Yiguan Mu? I want to speak to him personally. He saved my life, and I haven't thanked him solemnly yet."

Chen Guanlou satisfied him and had people invite Mu Yiguan Mu.

Jiang Shoucheng braced his body, supported himself on the table and chairs, and bowed deeply.

Mu Yiguan Mu hurriedly told him to sit properly, "Your injuries haven't healed yet, don't push yourself. As for treating your injuries, I agree."

Thus, Jiang Shoucheng climbed up the pole, taking the opportunity to make a request to the Prince's Mansion steward, hoping to be arranged in a courtyard near the side gate, which would be convenient for Mu Yiguan Mu to come and go for consultations and could also avoid many unnecessary social interactions.

The Prince's Mansion steward looked somewhat embarrassed, "Young Master, with your status, living in such a remote place is not appropriate."

"No matter! What's urgent for me now is to recuperate well. As for other matters, I can't help the Prince anyway. Even for next year's grand examination, I might not be able to participate. I don't even know if these hands can hold a pen steadily anymore."

After saying this, he sighed, his face revealing a look of sorrow, full of grief, which aroused sympathy.

Seeing this, the Minister of the Imperial Clan Court stepped forward to guarantee, "It's nothing more than for the convenience of medical consultation; the Prince's Mansion can definitely satisfy this small request." He looked at the Prince's Mansion steward, implying that if he didn't agree, the Imperial Clan Court would step forward to fight for the rights and interests that this poor eldest son of the Prince's Mansion deserved.

The Prince's Mansion steward agreed immediately.

He could still make decisions on such small matters. The Prince of Dongping didn't care about these trivial household affairs, and the Princess of Dongping would probably be even happier.

Living in a remote place was good, so he wouldn't be hanging around the Prince all day. If the father and son developed affection, and the Prince became biased, the loss would be heavy!

Seeing that his goal was achieved, Jiang Shoucheng smiled subtly, looking like a good child from someone else's family.

Seeing this scene, Chen Guanlou clicked his tongue twice secretly.

Jiang Shoucheng was really good at acting!

He finally understood; this kid was a black sesame filling, white on the outside and black on the inside. He was worthy of being the Prince of Dongping's seed. Some skills were engraved in his genes, in his blood, and he knew them without being taught! ===== CHAPTER 1315 =====