After Caiyue returned to the Glass Palace.

Then she told Consort Jin about her encounter with Mingxia.

Consort Jin was also puzzled.

"That's impossible. Chen'er isn't that picky, and she would never disrespect her sister."

"Could there be some hidden story here?"

Ye Qianqian also frowned.

The third brother was abused by the former empress in his childhood and has always longed for the warmth of a family.

Later, it was Aunt Xu who rescued him, adopted him, and gave him a warm family.

[My third brother has always been grateful to Aunt Xu, treating her with the same respect he would show his own mother. He has never done anything wrong to her, let alone disrespected her! There's definitely something wrong here!]

Could it be that my third brother has been infected with a Gu worm by someone skilled in witchcraft, and their mind has been controlled?

Consort Jin also thought so.

After all, a person's personality cannot suddenly change overnight.

There's definitely more to this than meets the eye.

Xu Qingzhi was an extremely intelligent woman, so she naturally knew that there must be a big problem here.

She first subtly instructed people to fulfill the Third Prince's request.

On the other hand, they began to secretly investigate the matter.

first.

Xu Qingzhi went to Baohua Palace.

He told Cangyun about his doubts.

“Master Cangyun, I know that you can understand many things.”

"So I want to know, how come Chen'er suddenly became such a different person?"

"He has become less kind than before and has instead become arrogant and domineering."

Cangyun stroked his beard and then said.

"Your Highness, there's a lot more to this than meets the eye. I'm afraid Chen'er alone won't be able to figure it out."

Xu Qingzhi frowned.

"Please tell me, Master, how to break this spell? If I have truly been bewitched and my mind has been controlled, is there any way to cure this poison?"

Cangyun shook his head.

"This time, it wasn't witchcraft, but rather a soul infused by a born deity."

"As a result, Chen'er's mental state was affected, making him not as good as before."

Xu Qingzhi recalled Ye Qianqian's earlier thoughts.

"Could it be that demon—"

“Exactly.” Cangyun nodded.

"Master, do you have a way to extract this soul from Chen'er's body?"

Cangyun nodded, then shook his head.

"What does the master mean by this?"

"Cang Yun said."

“I can indeed extract this soul, but it has already taken control of Ye Chen’s mind.”

"If I forcibly extract this soul, I'm afraid Ye Chen's original mind will be affected, and he won't be able to return to his former state."

"Then, is there no other way?" Xu Qingzhi asked nervously.

Cangyun nodded.

"There is another way. If we were to ask the Imperial Noble Consort to exchange her own life for Chen'er's safety, would the Imperial Noble Consort be willing?"

Xu Qingzhi agreed without hesitation.

"willing."

Cangyun looked at her.

"The Imperial Noble Consort is at the height of her life right now. Is it worth sacrificing her life for a child that isn't her own?"

Xu Qingzhi nodded.

"worth."

"I adopted Chen'er because he had no mother and was truly pitiful."

"Over the years, I have always treated Chen'er as my own child, and I only wish for Chen'er's health and safety."

Cangyun nodded.

"I understand the Imperial Noble Consort's intentions, but this matter does not require the Imperial Noble Consort's life to be exchanged."

"It is Chen'er himself who needs it."

"Master, I don't understand."

"This is a tribulation in Chen'er's life. Once this tribulation is over, Chen'er will be safe and happy in the future."

"As for how to overcome this hurdle, it depends on Chen'er's willpower."

"The reason Chen'er said those things this morning was entirely because Qin Niang manipulated his mind."

"Of course, Qin Niang's soul was not completely under control, and Chen'er still had moments of clarity."

"If Chen'er can control his willpower and suppress Qin Niang's soul, then over time, Qin Niang's soul will no longer have any effect on Chen'er and will automatically leave Chen'er."

Xu Qingzhi nodded after hearing this.

"I understand. That means whether Chen'er can successfully complete the tribulation depends entirely on his own willpower!"

Thinking about this...

Xu Qingzhi sighed.

"I don't know if Chen'er really has such a strong heart."

"Imperial Noble Consort, listen to my advice: let things take their natural course and don't worry about them!"

Xu Qingzhi nodded.

"Thank you, Master."

In Huafeng Palace.

Ye Chen was reading a book in his room.

Mingxia walked in carrying a plate of braised duck.

It was placed in front of Ye Chen.

"Your Highness, the braised duck is ready."

Ye Chen frowned as he looked at the braised duck in front of him.

"Braised duck? When did I say I wanted to eat braised duck?"

Mingxia was a little confused.

"Your Highness, this morning at breakfast, didn't you complain about the taste of the food and ask for a braised duck dish?"

Ye Chen couldn't remember at all.

Did I say that? Why don't I remember?

Mingxia was also dumbfounded.

Have you forgotten what you said so quickly?

His Highness the Third Prince isn't someone with such a bad memory, is he?

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