Several imperial physicians looked at the person who walked in and knelt down with a plop.
At this time, Qingyao was also very worried. Would these imperial physicians reveal any clues due to fear?
Fortunately, the voice of one of the imperial physicians soon sounded: "Your Highness, we have been staying here honestly, never leaving. The Emperor has not yet woken up, and without Your Highness's order, we dare not leave."
"Hmm," the First Prince Shen Ye coldly glanced at them suspiciously. Seeing their trembling appearance, they really didn't seem like people who would dare to hide anything from him. But what was the meaning of the treasury catching fire tonight? Who was pulling the strings behind the scenes? Now the other six kingdoms were all covetously eyeing the Huangyuan Kingdom, and there was also the Seventh Prince Shen Yu, who had not yet appeared from the shadows. That boy could not be underestimated, so he had to be even more careful.
"Good, Father Emperor has not woken up yet? Give him more medicine."
As soon as his voice sounded, Shen Yu, who was hiding under the bed, turned green with anger and almost rushed out. At this moment, Qingyao gripped his hand and glared at him, and only then did Shen Yu refrain from doing anything reckless.
"Yes, Your Highness."
The First Prince Shen Ye paced casually in the sleeping quarters. After confirming that there were no hidden people inside, he led his men and turned to leave. Now he had to immediately send people to the post station to investigate whether the other six kingdoms were causing trouble and trying to burn down their Huangyuan Kingdom's treasury. If so, he would be heading towards the path of national ruin even before ascending the throne.
As soon as the First Prince left, the imperial physicians dared to tremble and get up. Shen Yu also wanted to go out, but Qingyao stopped him. At this time, the First Prince Shen Ye would not be without precautions, so they should be more careful. Thinking this, after a while, footsteps sounded again. The imperial physicians who had just gotten up were once again frightened and knelt down with a plop: "Greetings, Your Highness."
"Alright, you get up and serve Father Emperor well. If there is any news, notify this Prince immediately."
"Yes," they all responded in unison. After the First Prince left, he truly left this time.
Qingyao led Mo Chou and Mo You out. The imperial physicians were about to kneel again, because the person in front of them was the Seventh Prince Shen Yu, and the future Crown Prince.
Shen Yu stopped these people with a gesture and said in a heartbroken, deep voice, "Father Emperor has treated you not badly. You must not torment him anymore and let him rest peacefully."
"Yes, your subjects obey the Seventh Prince's decree."
As they took their orders, Mo Chou turned to look outside. The fire in the storeroom had been extinguished, so there must be many imperial guards outside now. How could the three of them get out?
"Miss, what should we do now? There must be many people guarding outside. How can we get out?"
Qingyao frowned, an idea forming in her mind. She turned to look at the eunuch standing by the bed and slowly said, "You go out and say that the Emperor's breath is getting weaker and weaker. What should we do? Some of the imperial guards will surely come in to watch. We can slip out during the interval."
"Yes," the Emperor's personal eunuch had always followed the Emperor. Seeing the Emperor tortured beyond recognition, he had long been dissatisfied with the First Prince's behavior and did not feel afraid. He responded and walked out. Qingyao and the other two followed him out, hiding in a corner of the main hall.
Watching the eunuch walk out, the sound of disordered footsteps soon echoed outside the palace doors. A group of imperial guards followed the eunuch inside and headed towards the sleeping quarters.
Qingyao waved her hand and led Mo Chou and Mo You out. The night was already very deep. The imperial guards on duty outside were slumped over. They had just put out the fire, and everyone was exhausted, lacking the energy to stand guard. At this moment, Qingyao touched the luminous pearl on her head and threw it out. It made a sound, and as expected, it drew all of them to rush over. And the three of them smoothly exited Chengming Hall.
Post Station.
Prince Nan'an, Mu Rong Liu Zhao, had been waiting for them in the main hall, his heart in his throat, afraid that something would happen. Only when he saw the three of them safe and sound did he put his mind at ease.
"Nothing unexpected happened?"
"No," Qingyao sat down at the table. Mo Chou nimbly poured her a cup of water and also poured a cup for Shen Yu. Ever since he saw the Emperor, he had been silent.
It was evident that the old emperor of Huangyuan Kingdom was persecuted by the First Prince. Perhaps he knew that the Emperor's chosen successor was not himself, so he was anxious. Coupled with the opposition of so many ministers in the court, this led him to a desperate gamble.
Prince Nan'an Mu Rong Liu Zhao's deep eyes shifted from Qingyao to Shen Yu on the side. His young and handsome face was now shrouded in a gloomy aura, and he looked like a puppet, as if he were overwhelmed with grief.
"Seventh Prince, don't be too sad."
Mo You's identity was still the Seventh Prince Shen Yu, and perhaps in a short while, he would be the new emperor of Huangyuan Kingdom.
The youngest emperor among the seven kingdoms, ascending the throne at only fifteen years old, was indeed a little too young.
"Mo Chou, send him back to his room to rest."
Qingyao waved her hand. He needed a good rest. Although he was sad, some things were still in progress. The old emperor was bound to die. Fortunately, he finally passed away peacefully, as he had finally passed the throne to his favored son. As for the remaining matters, he no longer had the energy to think about them.
In the flower hall, it was quiet.
Prince Nan'an's gaze fell on Qingyao with gravity. This woman was like a legend in the world. Ever since he had slapped her unconscious at first, it seemed that everything had deviated from its original trajectory. Was she the original her? Then why did she go to great lengths to pretend to be crazy and act foolish? If she was not the original, then what was she? xxs1
Prince Nan'an's heart churned, but his expression remained unchanged. He slowly spoke.
"Are you alright?"
His tone was one of sincere concern, thick as wine.
Qingyao nodded. A light veil covered her face, making her expression unreadable, only her black eyes shone brightly. She said faintly, "It's late, Your Highness Prince Nan'an should go and rest."
"Qingyao, I want to tell you something."
Qingyao heard a strange tone in his voice, and she stopped curiously, turning to look at him. She saw that his handsome, jade-like face was etched with distress. After a long time, he spoke, "Forgive my imperial brother. Return to the palace. As for Xi Men Xin Yue, the Emperor will bestow her upon the Prince Nan'an's mansion."
To make her happier, he did not mind accepting a woman he did not like, only hoping that she and his imperial brother could have fewer complications. One was his respected imperial brother, and the other was the woman he liked. Although his heart ached, he still wished them happiness.
Qingyao was quite surprised by what Prince Nan'an said. Did Prince Nan'an like Xi Men Xin Yue? Although he might like her, what about Xi Men Xin Yue? If she remembered correctly, that woman was very proud and arrogant. How could she possibly enter the Prince Nan'an's mansion?
"This has nothing to do with me. That is the Emperor's affair. If you like Xi Men Xin Yue, go and talk to the Emperor."
After Qingyao finished speaking, she turned and walked out of the main hall to rest in her own chamber.
In the main hall, Prince Nan'an's handsome face was filled with pain, especially her last sentence, that he liked Xi Men Xin Yue.
How could he like Xi Men Xin Yue? It was just that he got drunk one night and committed the act of ruining a woman's innocence. A man should bear his responsibilities, so he could only accept it.
He had once heard his imperial brother say that Qingyao longed for a love that was for a lifetime with just one person. For someone like him, there was no longer any chance.
Because the Prince Nan'an's mansion already had Li Xiao Wan, and soon it would have Xi Men Xin Yue.
And he had never thought of marrying so many women. For her, he had once thought that having her was enough. But fate was unpredictable.