The Lucky Heiress

Chapter 607: Chapter 607: The Emperor’s Death_1

Wei Jinyi quickly stepped out the door after giving some instructions to Wei Ruo.

Wei Ruo watched Wei Jinyi and Zhang Yi hurriedly leave.

Once they were gone, Wei Ruo asked Lin Fang, who had just arrived with Zhang Yi, “What happened? Why the urgency?”

Lin Fang’s face turned pale, “The Emperor… The Emperor has passed away…”

“What did you say?”

The Emperor’s dead?n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

How is that possible?

Their intelligence showed that the Emperor was still healthy when Wei Ruo sent someone to deliver medicine to the capital during the New Year!

Why is he gone just a few months later?

“The Emperor has passed away. I am not yet sure of the specifics. I didn’t have a chance to learn the details from Guard Zhang,” said Lin Fang.

Wei Ruo was worried about this issue and thus didn’t go out to busy herself with the spring planting.

Wei Ruo waited in the room for a long time before Wei Jinyi finally returned.

“What’s the story?”

“King Jing murdered the Emperor.”

“What? Murder…the…Emperor…” Wei Ruo could hardly believe it. The term “the regicide” was overwhelmingly heavy.

“The Emperor intended to name King Qin as the Crown Prince, and King Jing took matters into his own hands first.”

Upon hearing this, Wei Ruo was unable to calm down for a long time.

Chu Lan committed regicide!

He actually murdered his own father!

In the original story, the Emperor didn’t live this long. By the time of his death, the political situation had already leaned towards Chu Lan, which allowed Chu Lan to ascend the throne smoothly.

But now, the situation had changed. The Emperor was still alive and for some reason, he had distanced himself from Chu Lan.

Little did they expect, this change would result in King Jing committing such a treacherous act!

Regicide! Patricide!

How could he dare to do this!

Because it took some time for the news to travel from the capital to Jiliao, it was feared that everything in the capital had already been settled by now.

Even if they set off now and hurried back, it would be too late.

Wei Ruo looked at Wei Jinyi, not knowing how to comfort him.

Although Wei Jinyi had not been reunited with the Emperor for long, Wei Ruo could see from various incidents that the Emperor cared a lot about Wei Jinyi.

Several times, Wei Ruo felt that the Emperor, when he was in front of Wei Jinyi, was more like an ordinary father rather than a king.

The various actions taken by the Emperor these past two years, his suppression of King Jing and King Yu, were, to some extent, a form of protection for Wei Jinyi.

The man who stood high above and was incredibly complex in his thoughts had made many exceptions for Wei Jinyi.

Wei Jinyi didn’t voice his sorrow to Wei Ruo, but the sadness in his eyes couldn’t be concealed.

After pondering for a while, Wei Ruo went up to him and hugged Wei Jinyi silently.

At this moment, words were too feeble. All she could do was stay by his side and make her presence felt.

Wei Jinyi was still for a long time, until Wei Ruo gently patted him on the back. He then reached out and hugged Wei Ruo back.

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Two days later, someone from the capital arrived to report the death and deliver the imperial decree.

The Daxing Emperor had passed away, and Queen Rui and her husband were required to return to the capital to mourn for the Daxing Emperor.

The news of King Jing’s regicide was reported by Wei Jinyi’s inside man in the palace, and most people in the capital were unaware of the true cause of the Emperor’s death, thinking he had died a natural death.

If Wei Jinyi was what outsiders believed him to be – a feeble prince content with his lands – he should obediently accept the imperial decree and return to the capital with his wife and children to mourn for the Emperor.

Wei Jinyi did not meet the emissary of the decree and instead had him rest in the guest house.

Two days later, Fan Chengxu arrived, accompanied by Xie Ying.

From the capital to Jiliao, the journey was long and filled with dangers. Yet the two of them, without any attendants, only accompanied by two horses, had made the journey.

Xie Ying had always dreamed of such a carefree life, and Fan Chengxu was naturally averse to restraints.

The two of them were both a bit crazy in their own ways, and they found common ground in the most peculiar places.

Wei Ruo met them directly.

In the hall, Wei Ruo embraced Xie Ying, then examined her closely. Once she confirmed that Xie Ying hadn’t been injured, she said, “You really are reckless, such a long journey without bringing any guards. What would you have done if you encountered robbers or bandits?”

Xie Ying waved her hand dismissively. “I might need to worry about robbers and bandits when travelling elsewhere, but not here in Jiliao. Besides, even if we were to encounter robbers, wouldn’t I have him?”

Xie Ying indicated Fan Chengxu, who was shaking his folding fan and smiling. His smile was as cunning as when Wei Ruo first met him, seemingly like a thousands-year-old fox.

Although Fan Chengxu was a merchant, he was born into the Fan family, proficient in both writing and martial arts. He was not weak in martial arts. Minor thieves and bandits didn’t pose any threat to him.

Xie Ying then said, “Never mind all that, I hurried over here to remind you, whatever you do, don’t go back to the capital!”

“Why?”

“The Emperor’s death is suspicious!” said Xie Ying, “This is unknown to the public, but Chengxu knows some details. It’s highly likely that King Jing was behind it! He couldn’t wait any longer, and didn’t dare to. He feared that if he waited any longer, his power would be gradually reduced by the Daxing Emperor, and eventually, he wouldn’t be able to fight back. I found out that he sent a decree to summon you back to the capital. I was afraid the letters wouldn’t arrive in time, so I came here personally.”

Wei Ruo was deeply moved by Xie Ying’s explanation.

Wei Ruo said, “But your journey here could expose you to great danger if he finds out.”

Xie Ying said, “I don’t care about that. If I let you return to the capital, you’ll lose your lives.”

Fan Chengxu was shaking his fan, smiling from the corner of his mouth, and seemingly speaking nonchalantly, “Right now, you both have a good reputation in Jiliao region. The city guards here are extremely loyal to you. Plus, you are the Daxing Emperor’s favorites. Even if he ascends to the throne, it would not be wise to openly harm you both. As long as you stay here, you are relatively safe. Once you return to the capital, that’s another story.”

“Thank you.” Wei Ruo sincerely thanked them.

“You don’t need to thank me. This girl wanted to come, I just escorted her out.” Fan Chengxu said.

“Ruo Ruo, don’t be so polite to me. Just remember my words, don’t go back to the capital.” Xie Ying repeatedly emphasized.

“About this matter… I need to think about it some more.” Wei Ruo said.

“What’s there to think about? It’s too dangerous to go back.” Xie Ying spoke anxiously and was interrupted by Fan Chengxu halfway.

Fan Chengxu hit Xie Ying with his fan. “Take it easy. Queen Rui may have a plan.”

The light in Fan Chengxu’s eyes seemed as if he had seen through everything.

Wei Ruo felt somewhat uneasy under his gaze.

Throughout the years, her business dealings with Fan Chengxu had never ceased. However, she had not yet confessed her true identity to Fan Chengxu.

Xie Ying also looked towards Wei Ruo. “Ruo Ruo, do you have a plan?”

Wei Ruo was unsure of how to respond. “I need to discuss this matter with my husband first.”

Fan Chengxu was full of interest. “I heard that Her Highness Queen Rui has cured the Prince’s disease, is that right?”

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