RWNEFE -Chapter 486 Shen Yuantang Causes a Scene at the Palace Gate

Shen Yuantang’s tears flowed endlessly, her words spilling out in panic.

“The Prince only worries about being blamed, but he doesn’t care about our child’s health! I’m not afraid of being blamed—I’m going into the palace to see the Grand Physician!” Shen Yuantang lifted her foot to leave.

Zhou Ruyuan grabbed her immediately.

“You are not allowed to go. If you go now, people will think I arranged it deliberately.”

Shen Yuantang thought of Bai Qingling, and fury surged from her heart. She immediately argued with Zhou Ruyuan.

“I don’t care! This is my child’s life! No matter what others say, I will go!” Shen Yuantang forcefully shook off Zhou Ruyuan’s hand.

Zhou Ruyuan shouted angrily, “Guards! Lock Shen secondary consort in her room! No one is allowed to release her without my orders!”

Four strong female attendants entered and, flanking Shen Yuantang, dragged her away as she shouted and struggled.

“Prince, that’s our child! If you let me go to fetch the Grand Physician and something happens, I’ll bear it alone…”

“…It will not implicate the Prince’s residence,” Zhou Ruyuan said firmly.

The cries of anguish gradually faded. Zhou Ruyuan could not truly stand by and watch his son suffer from illness.

“I’m going to the palace myself. No one is allowed to leave the residence without my orders!”

“Yes, Your Highness!”

As Zhou Ruyuan left, news of the incident was immediately sent to Bai Qingling.

“Find a chance to secretly let Shen Yuantang out. That medicine would only cause the brat to get sick a few times, it wouldn’t result in a persistent high fever. Could it be that the child is frail?”

Bai Qingling quickly recalled if she had left any traces. Once she confirmed there were none, she let it go.

Although she didn’t want the child to die now, if Heaven wanted it, there was nothing she could do.

Shen Yuantang was locked in her room, anxiety consuming her. She pounded the door and shouted relentlessly. Perhaps due to her strength, she actually broke the lock.

With a clang, the copper lock fell to the ground.

Shen Yuantang quietly opened the door and, seeing no one guarding, ran swiftly toward the back gate.

Zhou Ruyuan, following ancestral protocol, submitted a memorial before entering the palace. Nearly an hour later, a eunuch arrived to receive him.

“Prince, why are you entering the palace at this hour? Mother will surely be puzzled. They’ve been saying you’re leaving for the Southwest tomorrow, so if you’re here now, there must be urgent matters!”

Normally, Zhou Ruyuan had to submit a memorial a day in advance or wait a full hour. Today was unusually fast.

“I have urgent matters to discuss with Mother,” Zhou Ruyuan said.

The eunuch immediately hurried on.

By the time they reached Chaoyun Hall, the eunuch was exhausted and sweat beaded on Zhou Ruyuan’s forehead.

“How is my son so anxious? Could it really be urgent?”

Consort Shu’s face was full of concern, her heart racing.

“Mother, do you know anyone from Medicine King’s Valley?” Zhou Ruyuan asked hastily.

Consort Shu stiffened, a flash of panic in her eyes.

“No, I do not know anyone from Medicine King’s Valley.”

Zhou Ruyuan frowned, pleading, “Mother, Ze’er has a high fever. Even palace physicians and outside doctors have seen him and are helpless. If you know someone from Medicine King’s Valley—or know someone who knows them—please tell me. I will immediately send someone to bring the divine physician.”

Consort Shu’s expression tightened when she realized it was Shen Yuantang’s child—her grandson, her son’s offspring.

If it were someone else, she would have acted immediately. But Medicine King’s Valley…

“My son, it’s not that Mother won’t help. I truly don’t know anyone from Medicine King’s Valley. Perhaps other consorts or ministers do. I’ll send someone to inquire.”

Zhou Ruyuan’s eyes darkened slightly. If his mother knew, why would she claim she didn’t? Surely she wouldn’t refuse to help him—there must be something hidden.

“Very well, I will ask the ministers,” Zhou Ruyuan said and turned to leave.

Consort Shu hurriedly added, “Previously, Medicine King’s Valley made a mistake and your father severely reprimanded them. I once heard rumors about the valley being sealed—I’m not sure if it’s true.”

Zhou Ruyuan paused mid-step. “Thank you for letting me know,” he said before leaving.

While Zhou Ruyuan searched through the ministers, Shen Yuantang had already arrived at the palace.

“This is palace grounds. Step forward and you will be executed!” The Imperial Guard pointed their sharp spears at Shen Yuantang.

Shen Yuantang jumped down from the carriage, shouting as she advanced: “I am Miss Shen of the Shen family, secondary consort of the Prince, and sister of the Regent Prince! I am Shen Yuantang, I want to see Shen Lanxi, I want to see my elder sister!”

The Imperial Guard reported to Wei Dongzhu.

Wei Dongzhu thought for a moment and did not inform Shen Lanxi. Shen Yuantang was always causing trouble; she was busy enough, and this minor matter shouldn’t disturb her.

“General Wei, it’s me, I’m Yuantang!” Shen Yuantang saw Wei Dongzhu from afar and shouted.

Wei Dongzhu raised his voice: “This is palace grounds! No shouting!”

Shen Yuantang paused briefly, then continued loudly: “General Wei, please tell my elder sister to send the Grand Physician to our residence. My son has a persistent high fever. Doctors and palace physicians outside have all tried and failed.”

Zhou Ruyuan arrived nearby, his tone stiff as he instructed the Imperial Guard: “Go inform the Regent Prince immediately.”

“Yes, Your Highness!”

Shen Yuantang, fearing the guards wouldn’t act earnestly, tried to get through herself:

“General Wei, let me see my elder sister and speak to her personally. I am the child’s mother. If my elder sister sees my sincerity, the Grand Physician will surely help my son!”

Zhou Ruyuan’s face remained expressionless: “Even princes entering the palace must submit a memorial a day in advance. You know the situation of His Majesty. If you are allowed in and His Majesty becomes unwell, the ministers will accuse you of overstepping your authority!”

Shen Yuantang didn’t care.

“I’m not seeing His Majesty. How could that be overstepping? Any ministers who accuse me are deliberately finding fault with the Shen family!”

Zhou Ruyuan: “You belong to the Prince’s residence. If the ministers report you, they are reporting the Prince.”

Shen Yuantang stiffened, then said: “My elder sister is the Regent Prince—who dares report me?”

Wei Dongzhu’s entire presence suddenly turned icy.

“Secondary consort of the Prince, speak carefully. Such rebellious words, if spread, could damage the Regent Prince’s reputation. Think twice!”

Shen Yuantang’s face burned with anger: “So basically, you just don’t want to let me in, right?”

Wei Dongzhu: “Duty calls; I have no choice.”

Shen Yuantang, furious, shouted recklessly: “If it were your child, seriously ill, and someone capable of saving them was blocked—what would you do?”

Wei Dongzhu shot her a cold glance: “I would follow protocol.”

Shen Yuantang roared: “What if it were your child with my elder sister?”

Wei Dongzhu’s gaze darkened, fixed directly on Shen Lanxi.

“What? Can’t answer? If it’s not your child, you won’t feel pain. You are selfish!”

Wei Dongzhu glared coldly at Shen Yuantang. That ungrateful brat didn’t realize the Grand Physician was a fraud. Even if she brought him back, he couldn’t save her child.