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Chapter 191 Facts speak louder than words
Ling Mohui slowly closed the door. The gentle click sound was particularly clear in the quiet air, as if it isolated the disturbances from the outside world, leaving only her and Yuan Fangfang in this small space, sharing a quiet time.
They sat opposite each other, warmth and trust flowing in each other's eyes. Four hours passed by like a gurgling stream, silent but full of affection.
Outside the door, Fu Yansheng, Yuan Jiacheng and the prefect of Jingzhao waited patiently, their figures lengthening and shortening in the shadow of the pillars. As the sun gradually set, an imperceptible tension filled the air.
A little later, Jin Chengyuan, who was exhausted from traveling, received the news and hurried over. There was an indescribable anxiety between his brows. His steps were hurried, and the hem of his clothes swayed gently in the wind, revealing an unusual sense of urgency.
Until dusk, the door that had been closed all afternoon was finally pushed open, and a beam of soft light slipped out from the crack of the door, seeming to herald some kind of turning point.
Yuan Jiacheng stood up suddenly almost the moment the door opened, his eyes were red and bloodshot, which were the marks of long-term anxiety.
He rushed forward in two steps, his voice trembling slightly, and asked urgently about his sister's condition, as if the weight of the whole world was pressing on these few words.
"The operation was successful, but you will have to eat mainly liquid food for the next two days, which will be very helpful for wound healing."
Ling Mohui gently wiped the fine beads of sweat from her forehead as she spoke. Her movements were gentle and delicate, as if she was comforting an uneasy child.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Jiacheng's tense nerves suddenly relaxed a little, and his gratitude was beyond words. He then quickly stepped into the room, his heart filled with deep concern and love for his sister.
Jin Chengyuan followed closely behind, looking at Ling Mohui with burning eyes. The questions he asked were meticulous and every word revealed his meticulous care for Yuan Fangfang.
Ling Mohui was slightly stunned. This seemed to be the first time she had such a substantive communication with Jin Chengyuan.
The gentle and refined man in front of her was completely different from the distant and unreachable image in her mind. The way he cared about his sister actually made her feel warm at heart.
After taking the two pages of paper handed over by Ling Mo, Jin Chengyuan's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible touch of emotion.
Every word on the prescription is a hope for Yuan Fangfang's speedy recovery; and the precautions during the recuperation period are meticulously detailed, with Ling Mohui's professionalism and meticulousness filling every word.
Jin Chengyuan secretly sighed in his heart that Ling Mohui, the wife of the Prime Minister, was not only a skilled doctor, but also very dedicated in treating patients.
When leaving Jingzhao Prefecture, Ling Mo looked around but did not see Fu Yansheng. The doubts in her heart made her unable to help but ask the people around her.
It turned out that the news that someone was sent from the palace was like a bolt from the blue, making people feel uneasy.
Xia Ranran's unfortunate death in Jingzhao prison, especially with so many witnesses, will undoubtedly set off a storm.
Xia Yunfeng would never give up, and his quick reaction was beyond everyone's expectations.
The moment Ling Mohui stepped out of the gate of Jingzhao Prefecture, Fu Yansheng's silent figure came into view. He stood there, his back looking lonely and determined, his eyes full of worry about the unknown challenges of the future.
The appearance of Fu Yansheng was like a calming force, which calmed Ling Mohui's panic a little.
"I heard that someone was sent from the palace."
Ling Mohui strode towards Fu Yansheng and asked straight to the point.
Fu Yansheng nodded gently, his eyes revealing an unquestionable firmness: "Don't worry, with me here, no one can touch you."
This promise, as solid as a rock, gave Ling Mohui great comfort.
The two men boarded the carriage bound for the palace. The atmosphere inside the carriage was solemn and silence became the best cover.
As the sound of horse hooves approached, Fu Yansheng finally broke the silence: "Ling Mohui, when you see the emperor, you only need to answer the questions, and leave the rest to me."
"clear."
Ling Mo responded briefly, her tone calm and firm.
The moment Ling Mohui stepped into the Shengxin Palace, the first thing she was greeted with was the angry rebuke from Emperor Wuzong. The sound echoed in the hall and was particularly deafening.
She took a few steps closer and saw Xia Yunfeng crawling on the cold ground, his body shaking uncontrollably. He tried his best to defend himself, his eyes full of helplessness and unwillingness.
Jin Chengyuan stood up and argued for Yuan Fangfang with every word, which made Ling Mohui like him more and made her realize that this incident was far from as simple as she had imagined.
When Ling Mohui and Fu Yansheng knelt before Emperor Wuzong, she could feel Xia Yunfeng's gaze filled with deep hatred, shooting at her like a sharp arrow.
But she remained calm, calmly withdrew her gaze, completed the necessary etiquette, and was mentally prepared to face everything.
Xia Yunfeng's angry cry was like a sharp arrow, piercing every corner of the Shengxin Palace. Ling Mohui stood straight like a fearless mountain, quietly waiting for everything to happen next.
Emperor Wuzong's brows furrowed even deeper, as if they could catch the flying snowflakes. His sharp eyes locked onto Ling Mohui, and his tone was filled with majesty that could not be ignored: "Ling Mohui, do you know that what you did involves not only personal grudges, but also shakes the government? Why did Xia Ranran, the daughter of the Minister of Revenue, fall into your hands?"
Ling Mohui straightened her back, a trace of determination flashed in her eyes, and although she spoke slowly, every word was powerful: "Xia Ranran, because of the hatred in the past, she wanted to use a poisonous scheme against me. It was Yuan Fangfang who stood in front of me without caring about her life. At the critical moment, in order to protect the people around me, I had to draw my sword and accidentally hurt Xia Ranran. The situation was critical at that time. If not, I am afraid that more innocent people would be involved. It was really a helpless act of your wife with no other choice!"
"Lies! Full of lies!"
Xia Yunfeng's voice trembled with anger, and his face flushed red, like an enraged lion, "You tried to judge my daughter privately. She was just looking for the emperor to seek justice. Madam Meng's injury was purely an accident. It was all because of your cruelty and determination to kill my daughter!"
Ling Mohui's stern face showed a hint of sarcasm: "Cruel and ruthless? Lord Xia, shouldn't you reflect on why your daughter hired assassins to secretly attack me? Even the Prime Minister almost died at the hands of the assassins she arranged? Don't you have an answer to the cause and effect of this, Lord Xia?"
Xia Yunfeng was speechless for a moment. After a moment, a trace of guilt that was difficult to conceal appeared on his face, and his voice was a little flustered: "You are framing me. How could Ranran do such a thing?"
"Facts speak louder than words. No matter how much you try to argue, it will be in vain."
Fu Yansheng glanced at him casually, but he seemed to see through everything. His tone was calm but powerful, "The prefect of Jingzhao is busy sorting out the information of the relevant cases. I believe that the real culprit behind this will be revealed soon. Please allow the prefect of Jingzhao to enter the palace for a face-to-face confrontation."