Chapter 488 The Imperial Husband
The noise stopped.
Wen Zhan raised his eyes to look at Fu Cang and said calmly: "We just want to see His Majesty and make sure His Majesty is safe and sound. We don't mean to disturb His Majesty's peace."
"Your Majesty has a severe cold and is not suitable to see people for the time being." Fu Cang said in a cold tone, "When His Majesty recovers, he will go to court normally and discuss matters with you."
The young upstarts looked at each other.
"But we can't rest without seeing His Majesty." Yun Heng hesitated, "When will His Majesty recover? Does the imperial physician have any opinion?"
The civil and military officials in the court knew that Changming Palace had not summoned the imperial physician in the past few days, so the reason that His Majesty was not in good health was suspicious.
Moreover, there were too many imperial guards outside Changming Palace. It was indeed as they asked just now. Was this protection or confinement?
Fu Cang did not answer other questions, but directly gave a deadline: "One month at most, and then you will definitely see His Majesty."
When this was said, the faces of the young ministers present changed: "No! One month is too long."
"Three days at most." Wen Zhan said, "After three days, we must see His Majesty."
Fu Cang frowned and said coldly: "Half a month. This is the shortest time. His Majesty needs enough time to recuperate and recover. Whoever dares to disturb His Majesty's recuperation will be a sinner."
"Who are you?" A young man behind Wen Zhan suddenly spoke up with an obvious questioning tone, "Your Majesty's personal eunuch should be Yuanbao. You are neither an eunuch nor a member of His Majesty's harem. Why can you stay in the Queen's bedroom without a name or status?"
This sentence obviously reminded others of a key doubt that they had overlooked.
Except for Wen Zhan and Chu Xuanyi, the young ministers who had just entered the officialdom were not familiar with Fu Cang. At this time, seeing a man openly coming out of His Majesty's bedroom and conveying His Majesty's order on behalf of His Majesty, they immediately questioned.
"Commander Chu should give us an explanation." A young man in his twenties looked at Chu Xuanyi with a tough attitude, "Her Majesty is ill, and there are many imperial guards outside Changming Palace. Is it Her Majesty's intention or Commander Chu's own decision? Or, was he bewitched by some people?"
Bewitched?
Yuan Bao, standing at the door of the palace with his eyebrows lowered, lowered his head, thinking that Lord Fu Cang must have really bewitched Her Majesty, otherwise why would Her Majesty not even look at the noble young man raised by the major noble families, but instead pay so much attention to a shadow guard?
And although this shadow guard has no title for the time being, His Majesty has already appointed him as the emperor's husband, and even started to tailor his robes... Huh?
Eunuch Yuanbao suddenly came to his senses, looked up at the vigorous young ministers in front of him, cleared his throat, and said loudly: "Young gentlemen, please be patient and don't make noise outside Changming Palace, so as not to disturb the peace of Her Majesty."
"Eunuch Yuanbao--"
"This gentleman is the imperial husband appointed by Her Majesty. Her Majesty personally ordered that Lord Fucang will take care of him during his convalescence." Yuanbao's voice was light. Although he was not very old, he had the style of the first eunuch beside Her Majesty. "A few days ago, Her Majesty ordered the inner court to tailor-make court clothes, jade crowns, accessories and other configurations for Lord Fucang. Her Majesty trusts Lord Fucang the most, and Lord Fucang is loyal to Her Majesty and impeccable. Her Majesty is ill and it is indeed not suitable for her to see people at the moment, so Lord Fucang has been by her side at all times."
Appointed imperial husband?
Everyone was surprised, and their eyes fell on Fu Cang's face at the same time.
The handsome young man was tall and thin, with an extraordinary demeanor. Just standing there quietly, there was an aura and oppression that could not be ignored, which made people feel trembling, but...
Yun Heng frowned: "Before the imperial decree is issued, even if he is the imperial husband appointed by Her Majesty, he cannot serve Her Majesty closely. This is against the rules."
"Your Excellency Yun doesn't know that in addition to being the imperial husband appointed by Her Majesty, Lord Fu Cang is also the leader of the Dark Chamber Shadow Guards and the shadow guard close to Her Majesty. Unless he dies, he can never leave Her Majesty's side." Yuan Bao explained, "It is well known that the shadow guards are the most loyal to their masters, so you can believe in Lord Fu Cang's loyalty."
The leader of the Dark Chamber Shadow Guards... So, His Majesty is planning to appoint a shadow guard as the imperial husband?
Is this too willful?
Several young ministers thought so in their hearts, but they didn't care too much about it. Anyway, they didn't plan to enter the harem of the emperor. The emperor naturally had reasons for liking someone.
However, since he is a personal shadow guard and the future emperor husband that the emperor has chosen, there should be no problem.
"If that's the case, shall we go back first?" Wen Zhan turned his head and looked at the others. "I know Lord Fu Cang a little bit. He is indeed loyal to the queen. We don't need to doubt whether he has any intentions. Besides, the emperor is extremely capable and has outstanding skills. We should trust the emperor."