A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace-Chapter 873: Betrothal

Imperial Doctor Zhang said nothing more, sighed, and left.

The room had only the King Western Xia left.

Of course, there were servants around serving him.

When Imperial Doctor Zhang left, a eunuch-like person followed him out.

The difference was.

Imperial Doctor Zhang went to the Imperial Medical Bureau, while this person returned to the palace.

He finally stood in front of the Fifth Master.

...

The Fifth Master has been in high spirits these past two days.

Ye Tang poisoning King Western Xia was already an indisputable fact.

If nothing unexpected happens, this would be a crime punishable by execution of the entire family.

At that time, not only Ye Tang couldn’t survive, but even the closely associated Xia Family and Yang Family might be implicated.

That damn Yang Chenyi.

Did he not just get promoted as a city patrol officer? What’s so impressive?!

This time, however high you’ve climbed, I’ll make sure to pull you down!

And that Xia Family.

If we talk about civil officials, the head of the Xia Family is merely a prefect, a Prefect of Anzhou who could be demoted at any time.

If we talk about military generals, Xia Tingfeng is just a mere third-rank military marquis and the commander of the Imperial Forest Army.

Though his background isn’t poor, it certainly can’t be called good!

To the Fifth Master, he utterly disregarded them.

The Xia Family, neither outstanding in literature nor warfare, how could they have produced a Noble Consort?! And such a domineering Noble Consort!

The punishment of eighty strokes given to my mother consort and sixth brother is well remembered!

Back then, Noble Consort Xian showed no mercy in front of the Empress Dowager, and I haven’t forgotten!

This time, we’ll settle this score properly!

As he pondered, the Fifth Master’s mood grew even more exhilarated.

While he was delighted, someone came to report that a palace attendant requested an audience.

The Fifth Master composed himself, sat with formality, and called the person in.

The person entered the door and knelt to pay respects.

Afterward.

He reported everything seen and heard around King Western Xia to the Fifth Master, without missing a detail.

The Fifth Master listened to the information piece by piece.

Selecting important information from it.

Suddenly, his facial expression froze.

"Did you say... King Western Xia has a daughter?"

The palace attendant hurriedly nodded.

"Yes! The servants heard it personally from King Western Xia!"

The Fifth Master immediately frowned.

"If he really has a daughter, then she’s a Princess..."

He began to weigh in his mind the significance of Princesses and Commandery Princesses.

And... whether he could successfully get hold of the Princess...

The palace attendant continued.

"However, the servants heard from King Western Xia’s tone that it seems the Princess has already passed away!"

"Passed away?"

The Fifth Master was even more shocked, but secretly sighed in relief.

’Passed away is good.’

That means the Commandery Princess is the only one, and having her in hand now wouldn’t require extra efforts!

After all... Prince Jin has already agreed to marry off his daughter to him.

Once the case is closed, they’ll formalize the marriage ties.

The most important thing is, the Commandery Princess is also unconditionally devoted to him now.

How rare is this opportunity?!

With anyone else, it might not go this smoothly!

Thus, this result is very gratifying!

Having mused, the Fifth Master waved his hand grandly.

"Alright, you can go claim your reward now, and report again if there’s any movement!"

"Yes! Thank you, Master!"

After the palace attendant left.

The Fifth Master thought for a while and went to Zhaochen Palace.

...

In the Imperial Study Room.

Hai Feng had not appeared to harass, and he finally moved in again.

At that moment, Zhao Junyao was reviewing memorials.

The moment the Fifth Master entered the door, he respectfully saluted.

Zhao Junyao lifted his eyes, saying calmly.

"Stand up! Sit!"

"Thank you, Imperial Brother!"

The Fifth Master rose and sat in a chair at the side.

Zhao Junyao continued to review memorials while asking.

"Since you’re here now, is there any matter?"

The Fifth Master thought for a moment and decided to speak directly.

"Imperial Brother, it’s about the case of King Western Xia being poisoned!"

"The Commandery Princess..."

"She repeatedly asked me to deliver a message, pleading with the Imperial Brother for an early decision for King Western Xia, to bring the culprit to justice, and give King Western Xia an explanation!"

Zhao Junyao smiled upon hearing this.

"This case had been under investigation by me!"

"A culprit must be found before justice can be served, isn’t that right?!"

Zhao Junyao smiled faintly, gazing at him with a meaningful look.

The Fifth Master felt a bit flustered being stared at.

He dared not make eye contact with Zhao Junyao, quickly shifting his gaze.

"Yes! Imperial Brother is right!"

Zhao Junyao slightly curved his lips.

"Is there any other matter?"

The Fifth Master: "..."

He immediately felt transparent in front of his Imperial Brother.

Any small thought in his mind seemed impossible to hide, feeling guilty and uneasy.

The intensely perceptive eyes inexplicably instilled fear!

"No...nothing else!"

Zhao Junyao then chuckled.

"If there’s nothing else, you may leave, I’m quite busy now!"

With things said to this point, the Fifth Master only rose to leave.

Exiting the Imperial Study Room.

The Fifth Master still felt anxious, even struggling to walk steadily.

’Did the Imperial Brother see through me?’

’It shouldn’t be possible!’

’If you seriously consider this matter, it has nothing to do with me!’

’However you calculate, it’s not tied to me, so...’

The Fifth Master steadied himself.

Only then did he calmly leave!

...

At the post station.

When the Fifth Master arrived, Imperial Doctor Zhang was already taking King Western Xia’s pulse.

Prince Jin was not around, only Hai Feng was waiting beside.

He pretended to inquire for a while, then pulled Hai Feng out.

Hai Feng was slightly puzzled.

"What’s wrong?"

The Fifth Master looked guilty.

"I’m sorry, Fengfeng, I..."

Hai Feng was even more surprised.

"What happened to you?"

"Could it be the Emperor of Great Chu is unwilling to investigate the case?!"

The Fifth Master lowered his head in distress.

"Fengfeng, the Imperial Brother said... the matter needs further investigation!"

"For now, he can’t give us an answer!"

Hai Feng’s expression immediately changed, turning bright red with anger.

"How can it be like this!"

"That Ye Tang clearly is the culprit who poisoned my Imperial Uncle!"

"It’s so obvious, does it even need investigating?"

The Fifth Master was momentarily speechless, not knowing what to say.

Hai Feng, in a fit of rage, turned to leave.

"Where are you going?!"

"As the Commandery Princess, I’m going to the palace, to directly question that filthy emperor!"

The Fifth Master hurriedly stopped her.

"Fengfeng, this matter requires calm!"

"For King Western Xia, no matter what, the Emperor must give an account, the urgent task is, we need to hurry to find the evidence!"

Hai Feng glared.

"Evidence!?"

"The medicine bowl itself is the evidence!"

"It was personally watched by my father, and only that Ye Tang handled it!"

"If it’s not her who poisoned it, could it be my father?!" she angrily said.

The Fifth Master’s eyes suddenly flickered, he hurriedly said.

"Of course, it’s not Prince Jin!"

"Fengfeng, don’t overthink, leave this matter to me!"

"Please calm down and prepare for our formal engagement, alright?"

Upon hearing this, Hai Feng looked shocked, her eyes opened wide.

"What did you say?"

"Engagement?"

"When did I say I would marry you?!"

The Fifth Master smiled.

"Fengfeng, you might not know, but Prince Jin has already agreed to betroth you to me!"

"After this matter is settled, we’ll be formally engaged!"