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The next day.

At the morning court, everyone was discussing matters when the Third Prince suddenly fainted on the ground, scaring all the ministers:

"Your Highness, the Third Prince?"

"Quickly call the imperial physician!"

"Looking at the Third Prince's expression, I'm afraid that the Third Prince's wife passed away suddenly. He can't get over it and it's too much of a blow..."

well.

How pitiful.

The King of Chu immediately sent the imperial physician and only asked the ministers to hand in the memorials. He then announced the end of the court and rushed to the side hall to inquire about Chu Xiling's health.

The Sixth Prince frowned, "It's just a woman who died. Women are the most abundant thing in the world."

Why be so sad about the Spring and Autumn Period?

"Sixth brother!" Chu Yuanchi said in a deep voice, suppressing him with a stern look, "If someone hears this kind of words, it will only cause trouble."

"Brother..."

The Sixth Prince wanted to retort, but when the words came to his lips, he held them back:

"Yes, I understand."

He murmured in dissatisfaction: "I just think he is pretending like this, who is he showing off to, deliberately trying to gain everyone's sympathy..."

Chu Yuanchi said, "The Third Prince's wife just passed away yesterday and has not been buried yet. After you leave the palace, go and burn two sticks of incense."

"knew."

The Sixth Prince grumbled a few words and went obediently.

The second prince stepped forward and spoke in a low voice so that only the two of them could hear:

"In your opinion, who could have done this?"

Although the Dali Temple is still investigating, there has been no progress in the short term.

Although everyone felt that the death of the Third Prince's wife was strange, more people felt sorry for the Third Prince, thinking that he was unlucky and pitiful.

Chu Yuanchi's eyes were gentle, yet calm and insightful:

"Whoever makes the most profit is the one who did it."

-

Chu Li felt mixed emotions when he heard that Chu Xiling had fainted during the morning court session.

In her impression, the third brother was a very gentle person, proficient in the six arts, extremely intelligent, very capable, but also very low-key, humble and polite.

But after a night of reflection, she began to doubt her own understanding.

When she arrived at the side hall, she saw an imperial physician walking out carrying a medicine box.

"Imperial Doctor Zhang."

"Your humble servant greets the Ninth Prince." Imperial Physician Zhang saw who was coming and hurriedly saluted.

Chu Li raised his hand, "I heard that the third brother fainted during the morning court session. I wonder how he is doing?"

Imperial Physician Zhang replied:

"I just gave the Third Prince an acupuncture injection. He was so sad that he hadn't taken a single drop of water from yesterday to today. His body was weak, and that's why he fell into a coma."

Speaking of which, he also felt sad.

A wedding that was supposed to be a wedding turned into a funeral.

well.

"Got it. Go ahead and get busy."

"Yes, I will take my leave."

Chu Li walked to the door. When the two eunuchs were about to report, she raised her hand, then pressed it down, and prepared to go in by herself, but she heard a voice coming from inside:

"Why do you have to be so hard on your own body, kid?"

"Father, I am too sentimental and I am ashamed of your teachings."

"We are not plants or trees, so who can be heartless? You are loyal and righteous to Lu Mengdie, which is the reaction a normal person should have."

Chu Xiling sat leaning on the small couch, his face pale, his thin lips covered with white skin, and he looked extremely haggard.

The King of Chu saw it and felt pity for him.

When he was young, he wielded a sword and killed enemies decisively. He overthrew the previous dynasty and killed so many people that even he himself could not count them.

Now, as I get older, I become more soft-hearted and pay more attention to emotions.

The previous dynasty collapsed precisely because of internal discord.

"The Third Prince's wife died suddenly. I know you feel sad. In the future, if you still have a woman you like, no matter who she is or what her status is, I will give her to you."

Chu Li listened to it.

With the emperor's promise, if he asked to marry Lu Zuoxiang's daughter, no one would object.

He could even use this promise to marry a woman of higher status who could be more helpful to his position.

Exchange the death of a concubine's daughter for a promise from the emperor.

It's worth it.

Chu Xiling said: "I am useless and don't want to get married again."

"Don't talk nonsense. When I was your age, you were already running. Cheer up as soon as possible. The Double Ninth Festival is coming soon. I'll leave the Double Ninth Festival this year to you."

Chu Li took a few steps back and didn't want to listen to the next words.

The Double Ninth Festival, a day for ancestor worship, is so important that it should be something that only the prince can do.

Since the emperor has not appointed a crown prince, the nine princes take turns to serve once a year.

Last year it was the fifth prince who held the ceremony, and this year it should have been the sixth prince's turn, but because of a word from the emperor, it was the third prince's turn.

he……

Really using the death of a concubine's daughter to exchange for so many benefits.

he……

He was completely different from the impression she had of him.

How innocent is Lu Mengdie?

Although I don’t know this person, I spoke to her yesterday and it’s not hard to see her gentleness from her soft and docile demeanor.

It was supposed to be a great wedding day, and it was supposed to be the beginning of happiness, but I didn't expect to be reduced to a pawn in someone's calculations...

Even she was included in the plan.

She almost got blamed.

Chu Li stood outside with a melancholy look on his face. After an unknown amount of time, Chu Xiling came out.

"Ninth brother?"

He was quite surprised to see her.

"Why are you here?"

Chu Li came back to his senses.

When he looked at her, he looked exhausted, with sadness between his brows, and he was filled with the grief of having just married and lost his wife. He looked so beautiful that it was hard to say anything harsh to him.

But Chu Li felt very disappointed.

If this was an act, how terrifying would this person be?

"Third brother...I feel sorry for you."

Chu Xiling's eyes dimmed, and his voice became a little hoarse: "I am unlucky and cannot stay with Mengdie forever."

Chu Li could hardly suppress the dissatisfaction in his heart.

I wanted to leave as if nothing had happened, but after seeing his behavior, I couldn't help but said coldly:

"Whether Third Brother is unlucky or too lucky, I think he knows it in his heart!"

After saying that, he left coldly.

Chu Xiling's gaze towards her suddenly darkened, and the deep meaning hidden in his eyes was like a deep pool that was impossible to see through or guess.

What does he mean by saying this?

Did he know something...

-

Chu Li left the palace.

Somehow, I felt a little confused.

Innocent people will become pawns in the conspiracy, including her.

Sometimes, can you really get away with it unscathed if you don't fight or compete?

But if she fights and robs, where will be her way out?

She was walking alone on the street, thinking seriously and a little absent-minded, and she didn't even notice when she accidentally bumped into someone.

The man bumped into her shoulder and passed her by.

He stopped.

Looking back at Chu Li who was lowering his head, a hint of ruthlessness flashed across his eyes. He flicked his hand, took out a dagger from his sleeve, and stabbed it directly into Chu Li's back!

In an instant, a hand grabbed Chu Li's wrist, causing her to leap forward two steps.

“Hmm!”

Bumped into a cold and hard embrace.

At the same time, a cry of pain was heard, and the man was kicked away. The dagger fell to the ground with a clang, making a crisp and cold sound.

"Are you thinking about me while walking so absentmindedly?"