The Disabled Tyrant’s Pet Palm Fish [Transmigration] - Chap 115
Chap 115
Jing-wang opened the inner flap of the tent. Wang Xi was standing vigil throughout the night and
didn’t rest yet. Seeing the situation, he hastily said: “Your highness, please calm. This old
servant will head outside to take a look……”
Jing-wang nodded his head, indicating for Wang Xi to be careful. Wang Xi left the tent in a
flash. Jing-wang lowered his gaze and looked briefly at the kids. Despite changing a resting
location, the kids weren’t affected. The Baos were sleeping so soundly that their faces were
flushed red.
Jing-wang carried the four kids to where Li Yu was and wrapped a blanket around the bed full of
fish.
Jing-wang pulled out his own long sword from its sheath and silently guarded next to the bed.
Li Yu was a bit nervous and encouraged himself nonstop. Although he didn’t know what the 6th
Prince planned to do exactly, it shouldn’t cause any big waves.
He and Jing-wang were both waiting for Wang Xi’s news.
Not long later, Wang Xi returned in a hurry, panting for breath. In a hushed voice, he said: “Your
highness, you won’t believe this. When the guards were patrolling outside, they discovered that a
man had infiltrated into Concubine Lu’s tent. The guards originally believed he was an assassin
and captured the person. Who knew, who knew that this person was actually an old friend of
Concubine Lu……”
Li Yu: Huh?
Jing-wang: “……”
The implication of Wang Xi’s words was rather deep. It was also filled with weirdness
everywhere. Concubine Lu was the birth mother of the Emperor’s youngest son– the 8th Prince.
This time, she was also on the list of the Emperor’s entourage. Why would a concubine like this,
who had no woes or worries in her future, suddenly have an old friend appear right under the
Emperor’s eyes like this?
Not to mention, several concubines that came with the Emperor to the hunting ground were all
resting in their individual tents during the night. However, the tents were pretty much gathered
together. Concubine Lu’s tent was one of the innermost. The inner layer had personal servants
and palace maids watching constantly through changing shifts. The outer layer was also patrolled
by a squad of guards. Even extremely talented martial artists would have a hard time infiltrating
inside, yet this old friend managed to do it; and he did it without anyone noticing. This was also
an area of suspicion.
Just what kind of old friend was this, who had to run over during the hunting festival, and
secretly enter someone’s tent in the middle of the night.
Li Yu thought of a dog-blooded possibility, thinking: no way?
Was this so-called friend actually Concubine Lu’s old lover? The two people were
rendezvousing in the middle of the night. Meanwhile, this person was able to enter successfully
because Concubine Lu had done something internally. Otherwise, how else can one explain why
there were all these guards, yet they didn’t discover anything until later on?
In the ancient times, it was extremely prohibited for a man and woman to stay together. If the
Emperor’s concubine was discovered to have shared a room with a strange man, she would either
be ordered to commit suicide or be sent to the cold palace. Not to mention, Concubine Lu and
this man were “old friends.” Didn’t this practically confirm that Concubine Lu was having an
affair and making the Emperor wear a green hat?
When he heard “there’s an assassin” from outside, Li Yu really believed that an assassin had
appeared and that the assassin was sent by the 6th Prince, or somehow connected to the 6th
Prince. However…… this was actually Concubine Lu giving the Emperor a green hat??
Wang Xi had really saved the Emperor’s reputation by saying it was an old friend, instead of
directly saying that it was an affair. He also didn’t mention any specifics about the situation that
occurred. This made Li Yu react a beat slower, just like Bao#4.
So it wasn’t catching an assassin, but rather catching a couple in the act.
This plot didn’t actually happen in the novel. This was a commonly used plot point in palace
intrigue novels however. Li Yu couldn’t figure out if Concubine Lu’s affair was real or if she
was being framed.
However, no matter if it’s true or fake, the man was ultimately found in Concubine Lu’s tent.
The Emperor must be very angry.
“TianChi, do you want to go take a look?” Li Yu thought with uncertainty.
Jing-wang slowly shook his head. In this kind of situation, the Emperor definitely wanted as few
people at the scene as possible. He was a prince. If he rushed over at this time, it wouldn’t
actually comfort the Emperor. Instead, it would make the Emperor feel humiliated.
However, it wasn’t too suitable for Jing-wang not to go offer some words of concern.
What should they do?
…… got it! Li Yu’s gaze landed on Bao#1.
Bao#1 was just sleeping soundly, dreaming about fish food and big chicken legs when suddenly
he felt something tickling his face. Bao#1 opened his eyes and discovered fish dad looking at
him with a smile.
Bao#1 rubbed his eyes and sat up. Li Yu said with a smile: “Sorry, Bao#1. Daddy disturbed you,
but daddy really has an issue. Can you lend daddy a hand?”
Bao#1 was the oldest brother. He needed to protect his little brother and also needed to protect
daddy. He said quickly: “Okay!”
Li Yu crossed gazes with Jing-Wang, picked up Bao#1, and headed towards the Emperor’s
dragon tent together.
Head manager Luo was standing outside of the tent in a tisy. Because of Concubine Lu, the
Emperor threw a huge temper, not willing to even drink a sip of water for quite some time, and
refusing to see any imperial physicians. Seeing the Jing family pair come with the little heir,
head manager Luo’s eyes lit up. He hastily went inside to send word.
Li Yu and Jing-wang stood waiting outside.
Soon, the 6th Prince also came.
After a short while, head manager Luo told Jing-wang and his group to enter, but didn’t say
anything about the 6th Prince.
Li Yu and Jing-wang entered the dragon tent. The exciting and clamorous tent during the day
had changed to look completely empty. There were things all over the ground. It was possible to
see pieces of broken teacups and such related items every few steps.
The Emperor sat on the dragon throne by himself, looking decrepit, as if he had gotten several
years older since his last appearance during the day.
Concubine Lu had already been interrogated by the Emperor himself and locked up in solitary
confinement.
For a strange man to appear in the young Concubine Lu’s tent, this was a serious blow to the
Emperor.
The Emperor’s mood wasn’t very good and said unpleasantly: “What are you guys here for?”
Just now, a group of concubines were all dragged out. Was Jing-wang here to enjoy the
commotion as well?
Li Yu answered for Jing-wang: “Father. Bao#1 started missing you in the middle of the night and
insisted on coming over to see you. This son can only bring him to request an audience with
you.”
Bao#1 was warned by Li Yu beforehand and knew that grandpa Emperor was in a terrible mood.
He immediately extended his little chubby hands towards grandpa.
The Emperor: “……”
The Emperor felt extremely complicated inside. However, because of his doting love for Bao#1,
he still let Luo RuiSheng carry Bao#1 over.
Bao#1 held open his arms the entire time. When he came before the Emperor, he immediately
hugged the Emperor around the waist and even patted him lightly.
“YeYe, hugs.” Bao#1 said in a soft sticky voice.
The Emperor suddenly felt an impulse to cry tears.
Li Yu and Jing-wang both nervously observed the Emperor, afraid that in his fit of anger, Bao#1
would make the Emperor even more displeased.
However, this was also the only method to persuade the Emperor to take care of his own health.
“You can all go. Just leave Bao#1 behind.” The Emperor waved his hand, not wishing to have
his son see him in his downcasted mood.
Jing-wang and Li Yu exchanged a look and moved out of the tent with head manager Luo.
Not long afterwards, a call for tea and pastries came from inside, along with Bao#1’s giggling
laughter. Jing-wang, Li Yu, and head manager Luo all felt more relieved.
The next day, the Emperor was full of energy. Although something unpleasant had happened, in
the end, it was only something involving the harem. Overnight, the Emperor had already sent
Concubine Lu back to the Imperial Palace. He didn’t plan to behave too concerned in front of the
officials and nobility. The hunting festival continued as usual.
However, the second round of the hunting competition didn’t even start yet when Prince Li, who
was the head of the Imperial Family Estate, arrived as quickly as possible on a swift horse,
requesting to see the Emperor and saying there was something he needed to discuss with the
Emperor.
The Emperor took a glance at the flags fluttering away on the hunting grounds and had a feeling
that the hunting festival might be ending here.
So apparently, Prince Li also learned of the matter regarding Concubine Lu yesterday night and
specifically came to probe the Emperor’s intentions.
Concubine Lu was the 8th Prince’s birth mother. Having a mother who did such a thing, how
was the 8th Prince supposed to stand firm in the future?
Plus, it was rumoured that Concubine Lu knew this man before she had entered the Imperial
Palace. That’s why they were called old friends. As for if they had any contact after she had
entered the Imperial Palace, the two people were already found in the same room together. The
8th Prince’s birth origin…… might be in question.
Prince Li did his best to persuade the Emperor: “Your majesty, the blood of the Royal family
cannot get mixed up. Please make a decision here.”
Prince Li didn’t just come by himself, he brought two elderly Imperial Physicians.
As the Emperor’s younger brother and the head of the Imperial Family Estate, Prince Li was
responsible over all royal clan related matters. He was clearly asking the Emperor for permission
to verify the 8th Prince’s bloodline here.
Although the royal family had a secret method, it was classified. It was only used when there
was suspicion over a clan member’s identity and with the permission of the Emperor. This
careful cautiousness was also for the purpose of guarding this secret to avoid it from being
exploited by others.
The Emperor hesitated for a moment. Ultimately, Concubine Lu had made him doubt. If Prince
Li didn’t find his way here, it was likely that the Emperor would have gone in search of him
instead after he returned to the palace.
Since it was already like this, why not allow it. If it dragged on too long, the 8th Prince himself
might start doubting as well.
The Emperor was just about to allow it when Prince Li knelt down and pulled out a secret report
from his sleeve.
“Your majesty, to be quite honest. This brother also has another important issue to report. The
night before my arrival, this report mysteriously appeared on the table of my study. I originally
didn’t believe it, but after hearing the changes that occurred at the hunting festival, I feel like,
this can be questioned.”
Prince Li sent up the report. The Emperor opened it and swiftly skimmed through it.
This was actually a letter written to Prince Li to inform him of a secret. The letter revealed two
things to Prince Li. The first was that Concubine Lu was involved with someone. The second
was that Jing-wang’s sons weren’t actually his.
The letter wrote about the person that Concubine Lu was involved in, his name and place of
registry. It also wrote about all sorts of suspicions regarding Jing-wang’s sons.
As the head of the Imperial Family Estate, Prince Li would receive if not a thousand, then at least
800, complaints everyday. They all contained various baseless accusations of similar nature. If
he believed all of them casually, then he’d be dealing with this all day long. Originally, he only
treated it with disdain. However, when Concubine Lu was caught on the spot rendezvous with
someone on the hunting grounds, Prince Li spent a little effort to inquire the identity of the man.
After learning it, even a part of his heart turned cold.
The things related to Concubine Lu were mostly true, then what about Jing-wang?
Recalling the many favors that the Emperor had bestowed upon Jing-wang’s heir recently, Prince
Li can almost smell the Emperor’s anticipation towards Jing-wang. However, if this were really
the case, then how could Prince Li sit still. He hastily rushed over. It was for the 8th Prince, but
also for the Emperor.
“Your majesty, what… what should be done here?”
Prince Li felt like he’d rather mistakenly kill an innocent man than mistakenly let a guilty man
go free. They were going to test anyways, testing two people was also testing. They might as
well examine Jing-wang’s sons as well.
According to the words in the letter, Jing-wang gained these four sons while he was at the West
Frontier. Everyone said that naturally born mutism can be passed down to the offspring. None of
Jing-wang’s sons had it. This by itself was already extremely unusual.
No need to mention others. Just this one area of suspicion made Prince Li feel like he agreed
deeply with the words in the letter.
The Emperor’s face color gradually grew worse. Prince Li was afraid the Emperor would
suddenly get angry with him. However, even after the Emperor finished reading the letter, he
didn’t do anything in response.
“I am aware of this now. You can go for the time being and don’t mention this to anyone.” The
Emperor said.
Prince Li exited, heart pounding with trepidation. Then he finally remembered that the Emperor
still didn’t say what he wanted to do with the 8th Prince.
The Emperor repeatedly read the letter several times and thought about Bao#1, who was devoted
wholeheartedly to him. He already had an idea in mind and ordered Luo RuiSheng to summon
Jing-wang into the dragon tent swiftly.
“TianChi, you have to be careful……”
Li Yu looked all around and secretly wrote a ‘six’ on Jing-wang’s palm.
From Concubine Lu’s accident to the speedy appearance of Prince Li, Li Yu felt like all of this
was somehow related to the 6th Prince.
Jing-wang understood and wanted Li Yu to wait for him calmly. He also had this feeling. Prince
Li was the head of the Imperial family Estate. For him to arrive speedily on a fast horse, it must
be important business.
He had a brief encounter with Prince Li previously. When Prince Li saw him, he had evasive
eyes. Jing-wang can pretty much determine from this that Prince Li’s urgent business was related
to him.
As soon as he entered the tent, a report was immediately thrown at him, aimed directly at his
head.
Jing-wang was on his guard. In reality, the report wasn’t able to hit him anyways. It flew until it
was half an inch away from him and then landed on the floor.
Jing-wang can feel the Emperor’s explosive fury. He picked up the report to give it a look.
Only one glance was enough for him to know the 6th Prince’s plan.
So Concubine Lu was actually the bait. Trying to shift the Emperor’s suspicions onto the kids
was the true motive.
Because the 6th Prince already didn’t have many trusted subordinates, it actually made it harder
for Jing-wang to send people to get close and monitor him. The 6th Prince was crafty and has
always only trusted himself instead of others. Therefore, it was impossible to find out the 6th
Prince’s exact plans.
However, since Prince Li had gathered the Imperial Physicians overnight and rushed over, they
should be getting ready to test the blood?
If the matter with Concubine Lu didn’t exist, the Emperor might not believe the words in the
letter. However, now that Concubine Lu’s betrayal came first, the Emperor should be more
sensitive to this kind of thing.
If possible, he will probably test all of the kids. That’s the point of the report.
Jing-wang was just waiting for the Emperor to say this. However, the Emperor said with extreme
dissatisfaction: “TianChi, someone want to harm Bao#1. Do you know who it is?”
Jing-wang was shocked for a brief moment. Surprisingly, the Emperor didn’t actually get swayed
by the letter’s instigations. Instead, he planned to support Bao#1!
