The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Chapter 359 Rumors 4

If it weren't for the fear of attracting attention outside, Butler He would probably have already knelt down by now.

Looking at him, Zheng Jiao felt as if he was about to faint from guilt at any moment.

He Wuyu grasped Zheng Jiao's hand: "Now is not the time to blame ourselves, let's go back first."

Butler He nodded haphazardly, wiped the tears from his face, and only set off when nothing seemed amiss.

At this moment, He Wuyu had already composed himself and returned to being the dignified and profound commander.

But only Zheng Jiao, who was standing right next to her, could feel her still trembling hands.

Back at the general's mansion, I found that the quiet air was actually filled with anxiety.

He Wuyu walked without stopping, but hesitated when he reached General He's bedside.

The person on the bed was thin, and under the blanket, their body formed an inconspicuous undulation.

She walked slowly closer.

When did Grandpa get so thin?

Although he was not young, he was vigorous and had bright, piercing eyes, like a leopard in its prime.

Her grandfather was a great general who commanded the battlefield, how could he be lying here unconscious?

Zheng Jiao gave Butler He a wink, and the two quietly withdrew, closing the door behind them.

He Wuyu didn't stay in the room for long. He opened the door again and came out, immediately catching Zheng Jiao's eye.

"Sorry to keep you waiting." He Wuyu approached and shook her hand.

Zheng Jiao told her the news she had just learned from Steward He: "We have already consulted three doctors, but they still can't find a solution. If we continue to look for doctors, we won't be able to keep General He's condition a secret anymore."

"We have to keep it a secret. Aren't the people behind this hoping we can't hide it?"

Zheng Jiao, however, had a different opinion: "It cannot be hidden."

"Unsettling the morale of the troops at this time is not a good thing, Jiao Jiao, there are priorities..."

"Yes, there are priorities. General He's health is more important. Why don't we issue a call for talent and search for renowned doctors for the general?"

"Jiaojiao, you don't need to do this for me..."

“No. Wu Yu, you misunderstand. I do have selfish motives, but it is impossible for me to disregard Dayong. I just know that if my father or Yuan Jia were standing here today, they would make the same decision as me... no, they would even do better than me,” Zheng Jiao said calmly, every word sincere. “Our army is an army that is going to the battlefield. It cannot be unable to withstand the slightest wind and rain. This is a good opportunity to train them.”

Inside the Fengqin Hall, the emperor could no longer conceal the pride in his eyes.

This is his daughter.

Mu Zhuo stared blankly at the emperor, who was in a good mood.

Liao Hongsheng patted him on the shoulder: "Good brother, after you come to Dayong, just focus on your work. The Emperor will take care of everything for us."

It's understandable that he could see that Mu Zhuo was being overly cautious, given that he didn't know enough about Dayong.

It is hoped that he will integrate into the court of Dayong as soon as possible and fully unleash his talents to serve Dayong and its people.

Inside the light screen, Zheng Jiao, fearing that He Wuyu might be stubborn, promised, "If you are really worried, then if Father Emperor really blames me, I will take full responsibility."

He Wuyu quickly shook his head: "That's not what I meant. I just think how fortunate the He family is to be born in Dayong."

Zheng Jiao patted her hand: "Alright, now is not the time for sentimentality. The old general's health is the most important thing."

Now that the decision has been made, the next step is to post the results.

After discussing it, one of them decided to investigate the murderer who assassinated General He, while the other would post notices seeking a doctor.

The light screen couldn't hold up this time; it flickered and then closed completely.

The emperor casually offered a few perfunctory words and then adjourned the court session.

After everyone dispersed, Zheng Xun hurriedly informed the emperor of everything he had learned from the light screen, using the pretext of divination.

The emperor waited for her to finish speaking.

Fearing he would be too late, he quickly called Zhao Huichun and Duan Yunfeng to set off together.

Although both of them still had a lot on their hands, there were many capable people in the capital who could handle things, but General He's matter could not be delayed at all.

To prevent any accidents on the road, the emperor not only arranged a large number of guards for them, but also assigned them a Green Dragon Guard and a Secret Guard.

After Zheng Xun finished making the arrangements, he also packed Zhao Lingyin and He Wuyang into the team.

The Zhao family father and daughter, as well as He Wuyang, were still confused, but the emperor and Zheng Xun were very anxious, so Duan Yunfeng could only explain to them after they set off.

The external affairs had just been dealt with when another problem arose in the imperial court.

A rumor about Zheng Xun began to circulate.

This rumor started among low-ranking officials and spread quietly.

Zheng Xun, who was usually quick-witted and all-knowing, did not react this time.

In Liaozhou, the news of General He's poisoning instantly gripped the hearts of all the people and soldiers.

In the barracks, the soldiers made frequent mistakes during training, and after training, the discussions would always circle back to General He.

Rumors, which I don't know where they came from, spread that the royal family was dissatisfied with the He family and that the person who poisoned them was Princess Zheng Jiao.

The rumors were quite detailed, and everyone believed that Zheng Jiao, a princess, must have some ulterior motive for going to Liaozhou, such a desolate place.

Some people in the military camp also believed these absurd rumors, but Zheng Jiao was too busy to notice them in time.

"General! Someone has answered the call!"

The same sentence rang in He Wuyu's ears and in the light screen of Fengqin Hall at the same time.

"So fast!" He Wuyu stood up in astonishment. "Did you ask about their background?"

It was only the second day since the notice was posted, and someone had already answered it. He Wuyu was both surprised and suspicious.

"He seems to be a traveling doctor supported by the imperial court, surnamed Yuan..."

When the messenger mentioned the word "imperial court," he couldn't help but steal a glance at He Wuyu's expression.

"Doctor Yuan, who holds the Benevolent Physician's Certificate?"

"That doctor did indeed claim to be the magistrate of the Benevolent Physician Order."

He Wuyu was overjoyed: "Quick! Quickly invite them in!"

The young man muttered to himself, and a hint of hesitation appeared on his face.

"Is there anything else?"

Thinking of the favors he had received from the He family in the past, the young man gritted his teeth and said, "There are rumors outside... there are rumors that General He's poison was administered by the... the eldest princess."

The more he spoke, the uglier He Wuyu's expression became.

Neither Zheng Jiao nor the Emperor has ever wronged the He family. How can she let such filth be thrown at them?

She personally went to welcome Doctor Yuan in, and after verifying his identity, Zheng Jiao also came upon hearing the news.

Upon seeing her, He Wuyu quickly stood up and said, "Jiaojiao."

"How is General He?"

"The doctor just went in." He Wuyu pulled her down to sit and solemnly told her what the young general had just reported.

Zheng Jiao frowned.

"Jiaojiao, I'm sorry, I'll handle this..."

"Wu Yu, do you believe me?"

"That's natural!"

“Then leave this matter to me. You stay and take good care of General He,” Zheng Jiao said proudly. “As long as you stand on my side and trust me, that’s enough.”

Since Zheng Jiao had already said so, He Wuyu naturally had no room to refuse: "If there's anything you can't handle, come find me."