Qin Yunyun shouted in panic, and the palace servants rushed over upon hearing the news.

The imperial physician hurried forward to feel Chu Ze's pulse and treat him.

"Your Majesty is in poor health. You must not get angry. You must rest and recuperate." The imperial physician said with a serious look.

Chu Ze covered his chest and coughed painfully. He waved his hand weakly: "It's okay, I'm fine."

Qin Yunyun held her husband's hand distressedly, tears rolling down uncontrollably: "Your Majesty, you must take good care of your injuries and never overwork yourself!"

"Don't worry, Yunyun. I know what I'm doing." Chu Ze raised his hand to wipe away his wife's tears and comforted her softly.

"By the way, have Hai Rui and Wei Zhongxian confessed? None of the remnants of the Yan Party can be spared!" His expression was stern and his tone was stern.

"Your Majesty, Hai Rui and Wei Zhongxian refuse to admit their crimes. I have ordered the Royal Guards to intensify the interrogation. I believe it won't be long before they confess."

Qin Yunyun reported back. She looked at her pale husband with worry, and her heart was filled with anxiety.

Chu Ze frowned and fell into deep thought. The court was full of crises and treacherous officials. During his years in office, he could no longer clearly distinguish right from wrong.

"Pass on my imperial decree and order the Minister of Revenue Tian Wenxiang to thoroughly investigate Li Shanchang's financial transactions over the years. We must get to the bottom of it and clear Minister Li's name!" Chu Ze coughed twice and gave the order weakly.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Qin Yunyun accepted the order. She supported her shaky husband with concern and said, "Your Majesty, you should take a rest first. Leave these matters to me."

Chu Ze nodded, and with the help of his wife, he slowly lay back on the bed. After a while, he fell into a deep sleep.

Qin Yunyun looked at her haggard husband with heartache, tears welling up in her eyes again. She clenched her fists in hatred:
"Hai Rui, Wei Zhongxian, you treacherous villains will have to pay the price one day!"

At the same time, in the Ministry of Justice Prison.

Hai Rui and Wei Zhongxian were tied up and hung in the air. They were covered with wounds and were dying.

"Tell me! Who on earth instructed you to frame a loyal and honest person like this?"

A criminal officer asked fiercely.

"My Lord, I am truly wronged!" Hai Rui wailed, "I am loyal and have never done anything that is against the will of heaven and earth!"

"Bullshit! The evidence is irrefutable, and you still dare to quibble?"

The official from the Ministry of Justice yelled angrily and whipped Hai Rui on the back.

Hai Rui screamed, his back was bloody. He gnashed his teeth and looked at Wei Zhongxian beside him:
"It's all because of you, the traitor, that I've fallen to this point! The emperor is wise, how could he be deceived by a villain like you?"

Wei Zhongxian sneered and looked at Hai Rui with disdain: "Stop pretending, Lord Hai. If Lord Yan hadn't instructed you to do so, would you have the guts to falsely accuse Minister Li?"

"You are talking nonsense! Lord Yan Song and I are innocent and have a clear conscience!" Hai Rui's face turned pale and he hurriedly explained.

"Oh, you have a clear conscience? Then why are you so guilty that you can't even speak clearly?" Wei Zhongxian looked at him mockingly, "Everyone in the Yan Party has the same face as you!"

"Wei Zhongxian! Shut up!" Hai Rui was furious and yelled, "It's all because of you, the traitor, who framed me and put me in jail!"

The two of them argued back and forth. The official from the Ministry of Justice was so annoyed that he shouted, "Shut up! If you don't tell the truth, don't blame me for being rude!"

As he spoke, he signaled his men to increase the severity of the punishment.

Instantly, shrill screams echoed in the cell.
Half an hour later, the interrogation ended.

Hai Rui and Wei Zhongxian were thrown back into the cell, covered in blood and already unconscious.

The injuries on the two men were shocking.

The jailer looked at them coldly and retreated silently.

In the palace, Qin Yunyun paced anxiously. She hadn't slept since the emperor fell into a coma. Now that he finally woke up, he fell ill again due to worsening injuries.

Qin Yunyun felt heartbroken and was almost going crazy.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. The Emperor is strong and will recover soon."

The nanny carefully comforted her.

Qin Yunyun was completely unaware, her mind was full of her husband's weak appearance. She was filled with grief and anger, and she wanted to rush to the Ministry of Justice and put an end to the two traitors with her own hands!

"Yunyun."

At this time, the Queen Mother walked in slowly.

She held Qin Yunyun's hand and said earnestly, "You are the queen, you can't act on impulse. The emperor needs to rest, and you are his greatest support. If you also fall ill, what should the emperor do?"

Qin Yunyun burst into tears when she heard this. She threw herself into the Queen Mother's arms and sobbed, "Grandma, can the Emperor get better?"

The Queen Mother sighed and gently stroked her daughter-in-law's hair: "Silly child, the emperor is young and strong. Although his injuries are serious, there are so many famous doctors in the court who will definitely be able to cure him. But you, you must cheer up and assist the emperor well!"

Qin Yunyun burst into laughter and nodded heavily: "My daughter-in-law will follow the teachings of the Empress Dowager. I will live up to your trust and assist the Emperor to maintain peace and order in the country!"

After an unknown amount of time, Qin Yunyun woke up in a daze.

Only then did she realize that she had fallen asleep in the chair.

The moonlight outside the window is bright, it must be late at night.

Qin Yunyun quickly stood up and walked quickly towards the inner hall.

Chu Ze lay quietly on the dragon bed. Although his face was pale, his breathing was much steadier.

Qin Yunyun was delighted and quickly stepped forward to touch her husband's forehead.

Fortunately, the fever is gone.

The stone in her heart finally fell to the ground.

Just as he was about to call the palace maid to bring in some water, Chu Ze suddenly slowly opened his eyes.

"Your Majesty!" Qin Yunyun was surprised and happy, and tears welled up in her eyes.

"Yunyun." Chu Ze called out weakly, his eyes becoming much clearer.

He looked around and found himself in his bedroom. He couldn't help but wonder: "How long have I slept?"

"Your Majesty, you have been in a coma for three days." Qin Yunyun wiped away her tears and said softly, "The imperial physician said that your injuries have recovered very well and you will be able to get out of bed and walk in a few days."

"Really?" Chu Ze nodded blankly, as if he was recalling something.

Suddenly, he slammed the bed and asked in a stern voice, "By the way, have those two traitors, Hai Rui and Wei Zhongxian, confessed?"

Qin Yunyun's heart trembled, and she whispered, "Your Majesty, the two traitors have not yet confessed their guilt. I have ordered people to intensify the torture, and I believe it won't take long."

"Assholes!" Chu Ze was furious and punched the bed. "I want them to confess even if they don't want to. If they still refuse to confess, I will beat them with eighty sticks until they open their mouths!"

Qin Yunyun hurriedly comforted him, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Don't get angry! Your body is still weak. The most important thing is to take care of your health. Leave the rest to me."

"Hmph!" Chu Ze snorted coldly, and his tone gradually softened. "Well, I'll do as you say. But we must not let our guard down on this matter. We must get to the bottom of it and clear Minister Li's name!" (End of this chapter)

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