Chapter 64 Playing Dead! Restoring Identity

The Empress Dowager whispered, “The daughter of Suhan is still alive!”

”Mother, do you mean that the infanta is still alive? Where is she now? Why not summon her to the palace directly?” Chushi Youtian couldn’t help but be a little excited after hearing this.

Seeing Chushi Youtian’s reaction, the Empress Dowager comforted, “It seems that you still remember how Suhan treated you in your childhood.”

“And how did Empress Dowager know about this?” Chushi Youtian frowned as he listened, and he couldn’t help but ask a question that puzzled him.

The Empress Dowager then explained to Chushi Youtian, “Do you still remember that I summoned Shuo Ling to Palace of Compassion and Tranquility before? I know it at that time.”

“Well, this Marquis Shuo dares to conceal it from me.” Chushi Youtian blamed Shuo Ling.

Seeing Chushi Youtian had a sense of blame, the Empress Dowager said hurriedly, “Your Majesty, don’t pursue it. He was not sure at that time. It was me that told him not to say it.”

“So how has she been these years?” Chushi Youtian asked.

The Empress Dowager couldn’t help but sigh, “It’s a long story. She lives a hard life. After that change, she was rescued by a passing procuress.”

“What? A procuress?” Hearing this, Chushi Youtian stood up fiercely and couldn’t help shouting out.

Duke of Mu, who was on the side, was also shocked.

Seeing that Chushi Youtian was like this, the Empress Dowager said, “Please calm down, Your Majesty. Sit down and listen to me. It is not what you think.”

Seeing that Chushi Youtian sat down, the Empress Dowager went on to say, “This procuress loves Yang Zijin so much. For fear that Zijin would be bullied, she dressed Zijin as a man since childhood.”

Hearing this, Chushi Youtian was slightly reassured.

“But now, the infanta has already changed her profession and started a legitimate business. But due to the place where she lived before and considering the face of the royal family, she could not directly restore her identity. So, we invited you to deliberate on this matter.” The Empress Dowager saw that Chushi Youtian was relaxed and told why she had called him here.

Hearing what the Empress Dowager said, Chushi Youtian was pondering. After a while, he asked Duke of Mu, “Does the Duke have any good ideas?”

“Your Majesty, I’ve come up with a solution. I don’t know whether it will work?” Duke of Mu replied.

Chushi Youtian frowned slightly, “You can say it as much as possible. Let me hear it first.”

“Yes, Your Majesty, I would like to create an accident, so that the infanta could play dead first. And then, I will pick her up in the mansion stealthily. After a period, we arrange to restore her identity. In this way, no one will doubt it.” Duke of Mu said his thoughts.

Hearing this, the Empress Dowager shook her head, “No, no, no. How many grievances will the infanta suffer?”

“Mother, I think what Duke of Mu said is feasible. Let the infanta play dead first. After a few days, we announce that the infanta is living with the third prince in the Moon City. Now, she is in a marriage age. So, she has to return to the imperial city.” Chushi Youtian said.

The Empress Dowager pondered for a while, and then said, “I am going to summon the infanta and ask her if she is willing to restore her identity in this way. If the infanta agrees, I will have nothing to say.”

“Eunuch Liu, come to invite the infanta.” After saying this, she ordered Eunuch Liu.

In the Blossoming Peach.

Yang Zijin was just about to visit the martial arts school opened by her eldest brother. When she went out, she ran into Eunuch Liu.

Eunuch Liu waved to her hurriedly, so Yang Zijin walked over.

“Your Excellency, the Empress Dowager and the Emperor summon you. Please follow me to the palace immediately.” Eunuch Liu whispered.

Yang Zijin nodded and then followed Eunuch Liu towards the palace.

She couldn’t help but think that this Duke of Mu was doing things quickly.

In the Palace of Compassion and Tranquility, the three people couldn’t help but look towards the door.

They counted the time, and Eunuch Liu should be back by now.

Seeing Yang Zijin’s figure from afar, the Empress Dowager got up and walked to the door.

Yang Zijin hurriedly stepped forward to curtsy to the Empress Dowager, “Pay my respects to Your Majesty.”

The Empress Dowager looked at Yang Zijin with a smile on her face, “Come on. Come here.”

She took Yang Zijin’s hand, walked over to Chushi Youtian, and said, “Your Majesty, this is Suhan’s daughter.”

“Your Majesty.” Yang Zijin hurriedly knelt and bowed to Chushi Youtian.

Seeing this, Chushi Youtian got up and helped Yang Zijin, who was kneeling on the ground, “Don’t be too polite.”

Yang Zijin got up, and Chushi Youtian looked at her carefully. Yang Zijin was dressed like a man, with a slim figure. Her eyebrows were really like his sister’s.

At this time, Chushi Youtian looked directly at her, but he didn’t see a hint of timidity. The cool look was emitted from her bones. It seemed that she had the royal blood certainly.

Chushi Youtian also couldn’t help but said excitedly, “Yes, yes. She is so like.”

“Mother, you tell the infanta what we deliberated just now.” Then he said to the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager took Yang Zijin to her and patted the vacant position next to her, “Zijin, come and sit here with me.”

“Just now, we deliberate the restoration of your identity. I’m afraid that you have to be wrong for a period. After everything is calm, we will let you return to the mansion. What do you think?” The Empress Dowager said directly to Yang Zijin.

Yang Zijin had already known it, so she laughed and said, “Zijin will obey whatever grandmother arranges.”

So, the Empress Dowager told Yang Zijin what they had discussed.

After saying that, the Empress Dowager saw that Yang Zijin still looked calm. She couldn’t help but feel a bit guilty and added, “It won’t be too long. I’ll arrange this as soon as possible.”

“It doesn’t matter. As long as I can chat with grandmother aboveboard in the future, I’m willing to wait for a long time.” Yang Zijin smiled.

Hearing Yang Zijin’s words, the Empress Dowager felt that the girl was very sensible. She had a smile on her face again.

Seeing that the Empress Dowager was rarely so happy, Chushi Youtian ordered Eunuch Li, who was standing outside, “Set up a banquet at Palace of Compassion and Tranquility today.”

“Yes, yes, let servants prepare a luncheon. I’ll treat my granddaughter today.” The Empress Dowager excitedly said as she took Yang Zijin’s hand.

She was certainly happy. All that was on her mind these days was finally coming to an end.

After the luncheon, Chushi Youtian ordered some other matters. Then the Duke of Mu and Yang Zijin left the palace together.

The two people were sitting in the same carriage.

Seeing that Duke of Mu frowned tightly, Yang Zijin asked, “My lord, what are you still worried about?”

“If you want to deceive the crowds, it will make more efforts.” Duke of Mu expressed his worries.

Yang Zijin was also pondering the countermeasures. Suddenly she thought of Uncle Liu and said, “Don’t worry, my lord. I know a doctor in the early years. He once told me that there is a medicine that can make people temporarily stop breathing. I’ll ask him.”

Hearing this, Duke of Mu had to nod. When they arrived near Uncle Liu’s medical hall, Yang Zijin was ready to get off the carriage, and the Duke of Mu wanted to go with her.

However, he was told that her friend had an odd temper. So, it was better for him to go back to the mansion first. If there were a result, she would send someone to inform him.

The Duke of Mu couldn’t wait for the result, and he insisted that he would wait here. So, Yang Zijin couldn’t help but agree.

In the medical hall.

Uncle Liu was lying on the chair, humming a song leisurely.

Seeing Yang Zijin, he teased, “Yo! How come Master Yang is free to come? I thought you had forgotten me after making your business big.”

“Uncle Liu, what are you talking about? I’m here to see you.” Yang Zijin replied with a smile.

Hearing Yang Zijin’s words, Uncle Liu looked at her and sulked, “Look at me? Humph! Go ahead. What can I do for you this time?”

“Uncle Liu knows me very well. I heard you say before that there is a medicine that can make people temporarily stop breathing. I wonder whether Uncle Liu has it now?” Yang Zijin asked directly.

At this moment, Uncle Liu sat up and stared at Yang Zijin, “What are you doing by asking this?”

So, Yang Zijin told Uncle Liu about her identity.

After hearing this, Uncle Liu looked at Yang Zijin with a doubt. He didn’t expect that this girl had such an identity!

Then he asked doubtfully, “What does that have to do with your identity restoration?”

“If I don’t restore identity in this way, the royal family will definitely implicate the people around me for the sake of face. I just remembered that I heard Uncle Liu mention this medicine before.” Yang Zijin explained to Uncle Liu.

Uncle Liu pondered for a while and said, “I do have this medicine, but let me make it clear first of all.”

“Go ahead, Uncle Liu. I’ll keep it in my mind.” Yang Zijin promised sincerely.

Uncle Liu pondered for a while and said, “This medicine can make people play dead, but it can only last for four or five hours. Within this hour, you need to take another medicine to wake up. If the time is delayed for a long time, you will die of respiratory failure. I’m afraid that your life will be gone by then.”

“Got it, Uncle Liu.” At this moment, Yang Zijin replied with joy all over her face.

So, Uncle Liu called Mo Shang and asked him to bring his medicine box.

Uncle Liu took out two bottles from his medicine box. He repeatedly instructed Yang Zijin that the white bottle was the antidote, and she must remember it.

Yang Zijin promised that she would remember that. Then Uncle Liu gave the powder to Yang Zijin.

Duke of Mu often opened the curtain of the carriage to look outside, but he didn’t see Yang Zijin. He was preparing to ask the coachman to look. At that time, the coachman informed him that Yang Zijin was back.

As soon as Yang Zijin entered the carriage, Duke of Mu asked her, “How’s it going?”

Yang Zijin nodded. She told Duke of Mu that Uncle Liu informed her and gave the antidote to him.

Duke of Mu took over the antidote and said, “Don’t worry, Zijin. When the time comes, I will definitely take you back to the mansion.”

After that, Yang Zijin got off the carriage and walked towards the mansion of Marquis.

In the mansion of Duke Mu.

As soon as Duke of Mu entered the mansion, he went straight to Li Mingzi’s courtyard.

Seeing Duke of Mu come to her, a surge of joy went through Li Mingzi’s heart. It seemed that the Duke was no longer angry with her.

So, she hurriedly greeted him with a smile, “My lord, you are here.”

“Let Mu Yunong vacate her room.” The Duke of Mu didn’t even look at Li Mingzi and said simply.

Li Mingzi didn’t know what happened and asked, “My lord, is this?”

“The infanta is going back soon. Remember to replace everything inside with new ones.” Duke of Mu continued to order.

The relationship between the two people had reached such a point before. The Duke of Mu also didn’t make any moves these days. Why did she suddenly promise to come back?

At this moment, Li Mingzi didn’t believe, “My lord, you mean that infanta…Yang has promised to come back?”

“Remember, as soon as possible.” Duke of Mu ignored her and walked out of the courtyard without saying another word.