These words startled many once more.
The news was too shocking!
Some frowned secretly, wondering why they hadn't heard of this.
Though some had speculated about the Regent’s many women and his lack of heirs, they had never heard that the Regent had any such problems.
This…
Could it be that their intelligence was too slow?
Yun Shu looked at Zhan Tian Ye, not expecting him to say such a thing.
Were there many rumors in the streets?
Heaven knew how closely Zhan Ming guarded his secrets; it was impossible for anyone to know he was incapable.
For a man, this was a secret that could be fatal.
Zhan Ming’s gaze was as sharp as a blade. "Utter nonsense!"
He let out a furious roar.
It made hearts tremble violently.
The powerful figures in the capital already feared Zhan Ming, and seeing his might now, they were too stunned to look directly at him.
But suddenly, they realized that the ones offending the Regent were Prince Ye and Yun Shu!
It had nothing to do with them.
So they secretly watched the unfolding drama.
At this moment, no one noticed that the most panicked person was Yun Yue Yin.
Incapable of having children? Then… then… she thought of her unborn child. She had previously considered that it might not be the Regent’s, but then she thought that the Regent had been with her almost every night during that time, so it couldn't not be his.
But now, with reality before her, she suddenly felt overwhelmed with panic.
Qiu Lu pushed Zhan Tian Ye towards Yun Shu.
They were accompanied by Zhan Xiao Li.
The moment Zhan Xiao Li saw Yun Shu, his eyes lit up with joy, wishing he could rush forward and hug his mother.
But there were bad people around.
"Yun Shu, how can you insult the Regent? Who spread this rumor?!" Yun Yue Yin angrily retorted, her voice filled with panic.
Impossible!
It must be Yun Shu spreading rumors!
Zhan Tian Ye's icy eyes were cold. The words he spoke, though few, were extremely sharp, "Sixth Uncle, you should see a doctor."
Yun Shu's lips twitched slightly. She had underestimated him; his skill in slandering was admirable.
Look, Zhan Ming's face had turned as dark as charcoal.
"You are the one who needs to see a doctor, Prince Ye. Get proper treatment for your leg! Don't spread rumors about your Sixth Uncle based on hearsay!" Zhan Ming said coldly, assuming an elder's demeanor.
Who on earth had leaked his secret?
The only one treating him now was the Divine Physician. Could it be him? No, impossible, the Divine Physician always kept his promises.
Was it a doctor who had treated him before?
Or, was it truly because no woman had borne him children, finally arousing suspicion in others?
For a moment, Zhan Ming's mind was filled with suspicion.
"I have found a good doctor," Zhan Tian Ye said calmly.
That good doctor, whose medical skills were said to be comparable to the Divine Physician, perhaps even the mother of his son.
With such a big secret hidden in his heart, Zhan Tian Ye felt inexplicably good.
"A good doctor?" Zhan Ming pulled at his lips coldly.
What good doctor in this world could be better than the Divine Physician?
Lu Hao had personally said that Zhan Tian Ye would never be able to stand up, so the so-called good doctor sounded like a joke.
Hearing Zhan Ming's thoughts, Zhan Xiao Li's small face seemed to be coated with a layer of ice. "Regent Grandfather, my father will definitely stand up!"
His mother's medical skills were exceptionally good; she could definitely save his father!
Zhan Ming frowned, looked down at the four-year-old Zhan Xiao Li, and narrowed his eyes. This child was truly not as likable as Gu Xiao Feng.
"I also hope your father can recover from his injuries," Zhan Ming said, a hint of sinister intent in his tone.
Ordinary children would have cried their eyes out upon hearing him speak like this or seeing his expression.
However.
Zhan Xiao Li was no ordinary child. Not even his eyebrows twitched.
Instead, his expression was cold.
Yun Shu had been a little worried about Zhan Xiao Li.
Seeing Zhan Xiao Li's boldness, Zhan Ming's eyes darkened.
Although Zhan Tian Ye's legs were crippled, he wouldn't amount to much in the future.
But he had such a bold son!
Suddenly, his eyes were filled with killing intent.
Then, he seemed to remember something and sneered inwardly, Prince Ye’s mansion would also be under his control!
By the time he came back to his senses, Yun Shu, Zhan Tian Ye, and the others had already walked away.
The onlookers had also dispersed.
Even the palace servants who had been nearby were now giving them a wide berth.
Few people in and out of the palace were not afraid of Zhan Ming.
Especially after hearing that seemingly true, seemingly false remark, their hearts were all unsettled.
Seeing that no one was around, Yun Yue Yin's shaken heart calmed down a little. She approached Zhan Ming and whispered, "Your Highness, Yun Shu and Prince Ye are too wicked to dare to spread such rumors about you! They will definitely pay the price for this!"
It must be false news!
It was Yun Shu and Prince Ye who slandered him!
Yun Yue Yin was now filled with immense fear. Her child, whom she had been so proud of…
Could it be that she couldn't rely on this child to elevate her status?
Zhan Ming listened to Yun Yue Yin's words, his originally gloomy expression seeming even colder. "Yes, it is indeed false news. They should pay the price for this!"
With the Divine Physician's treatment, he was almost healed now!
Yun Yue Yin had been by Zhan Ming's side for several years, and seeing his expression, she became even more terrified.
It didn't seem like a lie…
Suddenly, Zhan Ming seemed to have noticed something. He looked down at Yun Yue Yin. "What's wrong with your face?"
Both times he had seen her recently, she had been wearing a bamboo hat or a veil.
Upon closer inspection, the skin on her exposed forehead appeared rough and yellowish.
Yun Yue Yin immediately panicked, shook her head, and stepped back. "There's nothing wrong with my face. I haven't been sleeping well lately and had an allergic reaction to something I ate, so my complexion is poor and a bit red. It's nothing."
Zhan Ming's mind was not on Yun Yue Yin. After glancing at her intently, he didn't suspect much, only sternly warned, "On our wedding day, I don't want to see you being so secretive. Rest well and do not disgrace me."
With that, Zhan Ming took the lead and left.
Leaving Yun Yue Yin behind.
Yun Yue Yin's eyes turned red, and she clenched her fists secretly. Her face would get better!
She had to believe in the Divine Physician's skills!
…
Unknowingly.
Many people had gathered in the imperial garden.
Many had already taken their seats.
Zhan Xiao Li came to Yun Shu's side and gave her a small wooden carving, which depicted a lifelike little tiger. "I carved it myself!"
He whispered, "For Mother."
He had been secretly carving these days, just to give his mother a handmade gift.
When Yun Shu saw the little tiger carving, she was deeply touched. "Thank you, Xiao Li. Mother likes it very much."
Her Xiao Li was truly sensible and adorable!
Zhan Xiao Li was also very happy that his mother liked his carving!
"The Little Prince Ye usually doesn't like to interact with people. How did you manage to get along so well with him?" Suddenly, a woman's voice, not too loud but not too soft, questioned.
Yun Shu turned her head. The moment she saw who it was, her eyes turned cold.