Su Tai hurriedly knelt down! He lowered his head and said, "This minister dares not!"
Xie Qianmo said sternly, "Regarding Qin Yun's matter, I have my own considerations. My dear ministers need not worry!"
Su Tai was unwilling, frowning. "Your Majesty, as the top scholar of the court, how can Qin Yun skip morning court for days on end? It is truly improper!"
Xie Qianmo glanced coldly at Su Tai.
"Qin Yun reported sick leave, and I granted it! Why is it improper in the eyes of Minister Su?"
"Does Minister Su still wish to make decisions for me?" Xie Qianmo's tone was clearly displeased, and everyone could hear it!
Although Su Tai was unwilling, he did not dare to be too presumptuous in the grand hall!
He could only lower his head and dare not speak further!
Seeing that Su Tai had nothing more to say, those below naturally knew to keep their mouths shut. kuAiδugg
On the matter of Qin Yun, their faction of the Right Prime Minister had gained nothing.
With Qin Yun absent, Xie Qianmo lost interest and adjourned the court quickly.
After the court session!
Xie Qianmo paced back and forth in the imperial study!
He naturally did not believe Qin Yun was sick!
This young man was definitely deliberately avoiding him!
But the more Qin Yun acted this way, the more he wanted to see her!
Fang Jing, by his side, naturally knew what Xie Qianmo was worrying about!
Yesterday, something unknown happened between His Majesty and Scholar Qin in Jingxin Hall!
Unexpectedly, Scholar Qin fell ill today and did not attend morning court!
This had anxious His Majesty! His Majesty had been looking forward to seeing Scholar Qin every morning court. Now, Scholar Qin had taken sick leave and was not attending court!
"Fang Jing!" Xie Qianmo suddenly called out.
"Your servant is here!"
"Go to the Scholar's Mansion and check on Qin Yun, and probe for the truth!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" His Majesty suspects Scholar Qin is faking illness?
Fang Jing dared not delay. He led two young eunuchs and followed behind, heading to Qin Yun's Scholar's Mansion!
Scholar's Mansion!
Qin Yun lay lazily on the bed!
Due to insomnia last night and a fever, he was now sleeping soundly!
When Fang Jing arrived at the mansion!
He was received by Hong Fu and Xiao Ju!
"You two, where is Scholar Qin?" Fang Jing looked around and did not see Qin Yun stepping forward to greet him!
Hong Fu stepped forward and bowed slightly. "This humble girl Hong Fu, greets the eunuch!"
Xiao Ju also stepped forward to bow. "This servant Xiao Ju, greets the eunuch!"
Fang Jing nodded. "No need for formalities. I am here on the Emperor's orders to check on Scholar Qin!"
Hong Fu chuckled. "Eunuch, what a coincidence. Our young master fell ill last night and has not yet risen."
"Yes, Eunuch. Our young master is feeling very unwell now. He fell ill last night and did not sleep well all night. He has only just fallen asleep!"
Fang Jing frowned!
Hearing this, it seemed like he was gravely ill. "Has a doctor seen him? Has he taken any medicine!"
"He just drank a decoction of medicine this morning, and the young master is asleep now!"
"May I go and see Scholar Qin?"
"This...?" Hong Fu and Xiao Ju exchanged glances!
"What is there to be uncomfortable about? I will take a look and leave, so I can give the Emperor an account when I return to the palace!"
Hong Fu gave Xiao Ju a look, and Xiao Ju casually found an excuse and left!
Hong Fu stayed behind to stall for time!
"Eunuch, there's no hurry. You've come all this way, you must be thirsty. Please have a cup of tea to quench your thirst!" Hong Fu ordered a servant to bring tea!
Xiao Ju, who had slipped away!
Soon arrived at Qin Yun's main chamber!
Because Qin Yun was genuinely ill!
His consciousness was now muddled!
To make Qin Yun, who was ill, more comfortable, Hong Fu and Xiao Ju removed Qin Yun's clothes and the binding cloth from his chest!
This allowed Qin Yun to sleep peacefully for a while!
Unexpectedly, just as their young master had fallen asleep, someone from the palace arrived!
Xiao Ju could not bear to wake Qin Yun!
She also did not want Qin Yun to sleep with the binding cloth on!
Lifting the quilt, Xiao Ju picked up the robe by the bedside and carefully helped Qin Yun put it on!
Although the movement was small, it still woke Qin Yun!
"Young master, cough cough..." Qin Yun said weakly.
"Young master, someone from the palace is here, and they insist on seeing you before they leave. This servant is helping you put on your outer robe, otherwise, your secret will be revealed!"
Qin Yun nodded, allowing Xiao Ju to help him put on his clothes!
"Young master, this servant did not help you put on the binding cloth. You will be under the covers for a while. As long as you don't come out and don't get out of bed, you won't be discovered!"
Qin Yun pulled the quilt up to his chest!
"Alright, I understand!"
Xiao Ju looked towards the door and said softly, "Hong Fu is stalling for time. I presume Eunuch Fang is heading to the main courtyard now! Young master... can you handle it!"
"Don't worry, I'm fine! Go and open the door, so as not to arouse unnecessary suspicion!"
Xiao Ju nodded!
She hurried forward and opened the door!
Not long after the door was opened, Fang Jing and his entourage arrived!
Fang Jing entered the room with a calm demeanor!
Seeing Qin Yun lying weakly on the bed, he widened his eyes and said, "Scholar Qin, you are truly ill?"
Although Qin Yun's face showed no extraneous expression, he was inwardly sneering!
This was suspicion of her faking illness, hence the visit to probe!
That dog man is indeed cunning!
Qin Yun coughed slightly and tried to sit up, but it was difficult. "Eunuch Fang, why have you come!"
"I am not feeling well right now and cannot entertain you properly. Xiao Ju, serve Eunuch Fang well!"
Fang Jing sighed and came to Qin Yun's side. "Scholar Qin, your complexion is truly poor. How did you fall ill so suddenly?"
"I don't want to, but my body is not cooperating!" Qin Yun feigned an attempt to sit up again!
But he was stopped by Fang Jing. "No, you should lie down!"
"Alas! Today, I have seen you, and I can give an account to His Majesty when I return to the palace!"
Fang Jing said earnestly, "His Majesty is also concerned about you. Upon hearing you were ill, he hastily sent me to check on you! Scholar Qin... His Majesty has truly put in great effort for you! Do you understand?"
Qin Yun wanted to laugh!
Great effort?
Indeed, his intentions towards her were not pure, so naturally, he had to put in some effort!
"Is that so?"
"When I recover, I will personally come to the palace... and properly thank His Majesty for his great favor!" Qin Yun said the last few words almost through gritted teeth!
The reason she was ill was entirely due to that dog man!
And he claimed to have put in great effort for her?
A weasel wishing the chickens a Happy New Year, with malicious intent!
"It is good that Scholar Qin understands!"
"I have seen your condition and must return to report to His Majesty. Scholar Qin... I wish you a speedy recovery! His Majesty is still waiting for you!"
"Alright, then Eunuch Fang, please go slowly. Please excuse Qin Yun for not being able to see you off!"
Fang Jing nodded, then turned and left!
Within the imperial palace!
Xie Qianmo frowned. "Qin Yun is truly ill?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. Your servant saw it. Scholar Qin's complexion is very poor, pale and weak!"
"Did she mention me?"
Fang Jing said, "Scholar Qin said she thanks Your Majesty for his great favor, and when she recovers, she will see Your Majesty immediately."
That young man would come to see him proactively?
It was probably just a polite remark!
"Alright, I understand. You may withdraw!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
After Fang Jing withdrew, Qin Yun sat on the Dragon Throne and began to ponder!
That young man knows medicine and is skilled in disguise!
If he wanted to deceive Fang Jing, it would be as easy as flipping his hand!
Looking at the sky outside the window, night was still a long way off, but he was already growing impatient! Xie Qianmo narrowed his eyes!
He had to go and see that young man himself!