After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen-Chapter 551 - 358 General Wants to Host_2

Chapter 551: Chapter 358 General Wants to Host_2
Chang Shao said: "I am ashamed, I entered the palace at thirteen, and being promoted to Deputy Commander is entirely due to His Highness’s nostalgia."
"So it seems, His Highness King Yan treats you all quite generously."
"His Highness is indeed very generous, never being harsh to those around him. The steward eunuch would severely reprimand any inattentive eunuchs or palace maids, but if His Highness saw it, he would always plead for them.
"He also cares for my subordinates and me, often inquiring about our future plans, and has even promoted some veteran guards to the army camp."
In front of this iron-blooded General, who dares to speak carelessly? Especially when mentioning King Yan, who is listed as the next Crown Prince, Chang Shao naturally wanted to give a detailed account.
Pei Zhan remained unchanged in expression: "General Cheng said you married two or three years ago, so you have been in the palace for about ten years?"
"Yes, I have been in the palace for eleven years."
"The court is currently preparing to establish a new Crown Prince. How is His Highness King Yan’s health recently? Can he endure the fatigue of the grand ceremony?"
Chang Shao paused in silence: "His Highness has been diligently recuperating in recent years and has become much healthier. The Emperor says the future of Great Zhou rests on His Highness, so he will work hard himself."
In the future, when King Yan inherits the great lineage, the prospects of the people in his palace are also tied to him. Naturally, Chang Shao hopes for King Yan’s well-being.
Pei Zhan said: "If it wasn’t for the shock suffered by accident seven years ago that triggered the old illness, His Highness would not have caused such worry."
Hearing this, Chang Shao sighed: "What the General says is quite true. Because of this incident, everyone who followed His Highness back then is still under punishment."
"At the lively Qixi Festival among the masses, with so many people, it wasn’t safe. Why did His Highness King Yan choose to leave the palace on such a day?"
Pei Zhan looked at him here: "You’ve been in the palace for ten years. Were you there when this incident happened?"
Chang Shao shook his head: "At that time, I was young and didn’t qualify to follow His Highness out of the palace closely. However, my master was among those who went out."
"Oh? Did your master talk about it afterward when he returned?"
"Yes." Chang Shao stared at the water, frowning, "Because he was one of the guards following closely and was punished for inadequate protection later, so he explained it all to me clearly."
"And what are the causes and consequences?"
Chang Shao took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "Indeed, His Highness King Yan’s illness started in his infancy, but it wasn’t too severe. After all, the Imperial Physicians at the Imperial Hospital are highly skilled, and with the Emperor and Empress greatly concerned about His Highness’s health, they would find ways to procure any medicinal herbs.
"So after he was seven or eight, he was essentially considered healthy. When I first entered the palace, he was just around eight. Our group of six would accompany His Highness in horseback riding, physical conditioning, without much energy expenditure.
"After two years of our company, His Highness even learned archery, albeit not very accurate, but it was delightful.
"In short, as long as activities weren’t excessive and care was taken to avoid catching cold from autumn until spring, His Highness was like any normal person.
"Back then, the abolished Crown Prince was highly anticipated and seemed capable of inheriting the great lineage, so the Emperor and Empress weren’t too strict with King Yan’s studies.
"When His Highness expressed a desire to walk among the people, the Emperor and Empress were pleased. After all, the imperial concubine loves the people as her own children and keeps an eye on the situation among the populace.
"That day when His Highness proposed going into the city for Qixi, no one was surprised. The Emperor and Empress didn’t overly obstruct, just carefully selected a group of meticulous individuals to accompany him and strictly instructed the guards to take good care.
"Everything went smoothly initially. My master and the others took His Highness through the streets, watched lanterns, then went to a teahouse to listen to opera and drink tea.
"When planning to return, heavy rain fell on the way. My master and the others led everyone to temporarily shelter in a secluded City God Temple in an alley.
"It was in that temple that His Highness got frightened."
"Where is that temple located?"
"It’s the City God Temple in Ning Tai Fang, the southern city. Years ago, it was damaged due to war and the incense offerings ceased afterward.
"However, there were still many deities in the temple, covered in cobwebs, left unswept for a long time. The eunuchs had set up chairs in the temple hall for His Highness to rest, while the guards were outside. The rain poured heavily, with thunder and lightning. By the time the eunuchs’ cries resonated, His Highness had already fainted for quite a while."