HLnovel Chapter 1438
Chapter 1438
So after responding, Wei Wu immediately changed the subject.
"By the way, Lao Xu, while I was unconscious, has anything changed in the capital? And has the person who tried to assassinate me been caught?"
Upon hearing Wei Wu's question, Physician Xu lowered his head and pondered for a moment before speaking:
"Not much has changed. Just like when a major case occurred in the past, many people are arrested by the Embroidered Uniform Guard every day."
"The biggest change is that there are fewer people in the officialdom, and those below have more opportunities to climb the ranks."
"As for the person who tried to assassinate you, he was caught, but he immediately took his own life after being captured by the Embroidered Uniform Guard."
Wei Wu wasn't surprised, after all, he was a suicide soldier, and one who had already completed his mission.
Even if such a person isn't caught, they'll only become a walking corpse; death would be a relief for them.
Wei Wu wanted to ask something else, but before he could speak, Physician Xu spoke first.
"Oh, right, there's one more thing. The Fourth Prince, Prince Yan, has returned in triumph, pacifying the Northern Yuan and completely eliminating the threat in the northern desert."
"His Highness Prince Yan just returned to the capital yesterday and has already been praising your achievements in suppressing the Northern Yuan. Now the whole capital knows about it."
"His Majesty is currently holding the morning court session, presumably discussing how to reward those who have rendered meritorious service. The imperial edict should arrive soon!"
Hearing this, Wei Wu was not surprised, after all, Zhu Di's defeat of the Northern Yuan was a foregone conclusion.
He was momentarily stunned when Physician Xu mentioned that an imperial edict would be delivered, so he asked a question.
"What imperial edict has been sent? I just woke up, and His Majesty doesn't even know I'm awake!"
"I really didn't know just now."
As soon as Wei Wu finished speaking, Physician Xu responded, then raised one hand, counted on his fingers for a moment, and continued:
"However, judging by the timeline, they should already know by now. Don't you think about it? You've just woken up from a coma. Who would dare to hide such a big thing from you?"
"So when I received the news that you had woken up, I had already sent someone to the palace to report the news. The person should be at Fengxian Hall by now."
Just as Physician Xu had guessed, Zhu Yuanzhang was discussing the rewards for the Northern Expeditionary Army with his court officials in the Fengxian Hall.
As the protagonist, Zhu Di was the center of attention at this moment, and the court was filled with praise and flattery.
After all, the northern desert region was already a major concern for the Central Plains dynasties, like a persistent scabies that could never be eradicated.
Now that Zhu Di has completely eliminated all the hidden dangers in the northern desert, the Ming Dynasty will no longer have to worry about invasions from the north.
As the main general of the Northern Expedition, this was the moment for Zhu Di to enjoy applause and glory.
Unfortunately, at this crucial moment, a report came from the gatekeepers outside the Fengxian Hall.
"Your Majesty, a messenger from the Imperial Medical Academy is currently outside the hall requesting an audience. They say they have come to report on the matter of the Duke of Zhenguo!"
Upon hearing this announcement, Zhu Yuanzhang, who had been sitting on the dragon throne, abruptly stood up and spoke urgently:
"Summon him to the palace immediately!"
After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, the eunuch beside him immediately repeated it at the top of his lungs towards the palace gate.
Immediately afterwards, a medical worker walked quickly in from outside the hall, and it was clear that he was very nervous.
After all, this person was just a medical worker in the Imperial Medical Academy, which was essentially a menial servant, and he did not hold any official position.
It was probably his first time visiting the Fengxian Hall, where officials held court and discussed state affairs, so he didn't even dare to raise his head after entering.
They dared not look around carelessly, keeping their eyes fixed on the ground the whole time, probably not even knowing what the interior of Fengxian Hall looked like.
Before even reaching the center of the main hall, after taking just two steps inside, he suddenly knelt down on the floor with a thud.