Crossing the Nongmen: The Space of Doctor Women is on fire!

Chapter 511 Forcibly Entering the Hall of Mental Cultivation

Having said that, Yang Jinfan didn't intend to make things difficult for him.

"I apologize, Commander Xiang, but I know that the Emperor's decree is difficult to disobey. However, I also have my own grievances. If I do not get a result today, I will only live a miserable life amidst endless rumors and darkness. Therefore, I beg you, Commander Xiang, to be merciful and pretend that you have never seen me before."

Having said that, Yang Jinfan leaped up and disappeared beneath the imperial city gate in a flash.

Despite having made ample preparations, it was clear that they were still insufficient. Xiang Shan glanced at the open space in front of him and confirmed that the girl who had just been standing in front of him had vanished in the blink of an eye. He couldn't help but sigh that heroes emerge from among the young.

The next moment, he finally realized that something was wrong. How could he be moved by the princess's words? Now that she had passed away, tomorrow would be the day he had to cross the Bridge of Helplessness!
"Quickly, protect Her Majesty! Intercept Her Highness the Princess, now!"

The Imperial Guards hurriedly followed behind Xiang Shan, and the three thousand Imperial Guards ran in neat formation toward the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Xiang Shan silently prayed, 'Dad, please don't do anything out of line!'

But he overlooked the fact that forcibly breaking through the city gates and the imperial city was an extremely outrageous act, which the young princess had already done.

The intense running made Xiang Shan's face turn deathly pale. He had served in the palace for many years, and never before had he felt so desperate. If this little ancestor angered the Emperor, his entire clan would perish.

Yang Jinfan arrived at the Hall of Mental Cultivation without incident. Along the way, he encountered some obstruction from palace servants, but they were all minor issues. When he arrived at the hall, he stood up and looked up at the magnificent building. He could faintly hear the sounds of birds singing and dancing.

The flirtatious banter stirred the imagination, and the deep laughter exuded an air of decadence. The palace maids and eunuchs outside the palace dared not raise their heads, nor dared to listen carefully to what was happening inside. When they heard footsteps in front of the main hall, they lowered their heads even further.

"Oh dear, this old servant welcomes Your Highness back to the capital! Your Highness, what brings you here? You must be tired from your journey; you should rest more. His Majesty is not feeling well today, so please return home! This old servant will fetch your sedan chair in a moment!"

Eunuch Cao flicked his whisk and turned to leave. Compared to the emperor, whom he had served closely for many years, he was actually more afraid of this young princess. Although the emperor was cruel, he would still show some mercy. The princess was skilled in both medicine and poison. If he angered her, he might be poisoned to death at any time without even knowing it.

"Please wait, Your Majesty. His Majesty is unwell. As a subject, it is my basic duty to visit him. I happen to know medicine. Please go and inform him that A-Fan has come to see him."

“This…” Cao Fulu looked troubled. “Your Highness is putting this old servant in a difficult position. His Majesty has ordered that he not see anyone. The imperial physician has already come today and said that he needs to rest. If His Majesty’s rest is disturbed and he is unable to attend to state affairs due to his illness, wouldn’t that be our fault?”

Yang Jinfan wasn't annoyed. He just stood quietly in the sunlight, the radiance shining on her jade-like face. She looked like a divine child protected by the heavens, noble and pure, and one dared not look directly at her.

"As the saying goes, sincerity moves mountains. Since His Majesty is not feeling well, I will stand here and wait until His Majesty feels better before I go back."

"Alas, Your Highness, why must you do this..."

Cao Fulu sighed deeply, feeling sorry for the ethereal young woman before him. She had accepted the imperial decree to embark on a long journey, not only quelling the rebellion but also conquering Shu and dealing with the ambitious ministers there. Yet, when she tried to return home, her family blocked her at the door…

Ugh!
What the hell is this!

Even he felt sorry for her. Who could know what the person in the palace was thinking? It was one thing to doubt others, but to doubt someone she had searched for for over ten years? She had finally found them, and now they were driven away again. She didn't know where she would have a place to cry.

Yang Jinfan walked steadily to him and bowed respectfully. Cao Fulu was so frightened that he bent down to help him up. The next moment, a chop to the neck landed on him. His body swayed and fell, but was gently supported by a slender, fair hand and placed on the ground.

The other palace servants' palms were already sweating, and their minds were filled with wild guesses: Was the eldest princess going to force the emperor to abdicate all by herself?
"Then...are they going to die soon too?" Some people were so terrified that their faces turned completely pale, their knees trembled, and they were about to kneel down.

"The rest of you, all of you, step back."

The clear yet authoritative voice was like a divine pardon. The palace servants retreated cautiously, relieved but not losing their manners and dignity.

Yang Jinfan walked in with his head held high and chest out. Just as he was about to push open the palace door, he heard heavy running footsteps and a deep voice behind him.

"Your Highness, no! His Majesty has decreed that no one is to be seen today, not even you! Please retreat to the city gate immediately and await His Majesty's orders!"

Retreat back outside the city gate?

Yang Jinfan cast a disapproving glance at Xiang Shan, who was leading the Imperial Guards, unsure how to comment on his childish and ridiculous remarks.

Now that we're already in, there's no reason to turn back.
Yang Jinfan paused for only a moment before turning around and pushing the door open to enter.

Xiang Shan's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. Ignoring the unconscious Eunuch Cao on the ground, he rushed straight in.

A long Suzhou embroidered screen stood in front of the main hall. Behind the screen came soft, seductive music, and the laughter of a young woman echoed from the roof beams, captivating and mesmerizing.

The sound of the zither echoed in the magnificent hall, accompanied by the fragrance of ylang-ylang, easily making people lose their senses.

The moment Yang Jinfan entered the hall, he swallowed a Spirit Spring Pill. Xiang Shan, armed with a weapon, rushed in after him, and the commotion interrupted the joyful atmosphere in the hall.

"Your Majesty, look at them! It's outrageous!"

A woman's sweet, complaining voice rang out, startling Yang Jinfan and Xiang Shan. Xiang Shan's first reaction was to kneel down and beg for forgiveness, not daring to raise his head or look around. However, the fragrance of ylang-ylang in the hall seemed to have a magical power, making the blood in his body boil, but he could only suppress it against his instincts.

Yang Jinfan got goosebumps all over his body, feeling both surprised and... disgusted at the unexpected reunion with an old friend.

Emperor Jingde's smile froze on his face the moment the music stopped. His eyes were filled with anger, as if he wanted to expel the outsider from the fairyland. But when he turned his head and saw that young and calm face, his gaze froze instantly.

"Why are you here? Shouldn't you be waiting outside the city gate?"

Emperor Jingde was relatively mild-mannered, but the scantily clad dancer beside him was quite different. Her voice was shrill, a stark contrast to her gentle demeanor just moments before, causing the dignified man beside him to furrow his brow in displeasure.

Yang Jinfan smiled gently, and everything else paled in comparison. She slowly said, "If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have known that His Majesty's hobbies are so peculiar, it's simply... disgusting."

"How dare you! Have I spoiled you too much, making you forget your place? Arrogant and disrespectful! All the status and honor you possess now are given to you by me, and I can take them away at any time!"

Emperor Jingde's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, and for the first time, he became angry with his beloved Princess Chang.