Chapter 243 Remaining in a Coma

The altar for the Frost Festival collapsed.

Fortunately, everyone was looking up at that moment, and they managed to avoid it in time.

Apart from a few people who fell and suffered minor injuries due to panic, the most seriously injured was actually Crown Prince Xiao Xuanyou.

Lu Yuan and Xie Qi's hands were trembling when they saw Jiang Zhi fall, and they personally dug her out of the ruins.

When they saw Jiang Zhi, who was being tightly protected and completely unharmed, both of them secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

But Xiao Xuanyou was not so optimistic.

He first fell from the high platform, then was buried by falling planks and stones, especially the back of his head was hit directly by a large wooden beam, and he immediately lost consciousness.

Jiang Zhi was still in a daze, her face as white as paper, her eyes unfocused.

Why.

She couldn't understand why.

He is the crown prince of a country, of noble status, and the entire country will belong to him in the future.

He was born a chosen one, destined to stand high above all others and be admired and followed by millions.

But what is he doing now?

Are they even willing to risk their lives?

Jiang Zhi was in a daze and couldn't even hear Lu Yuan and Xie Qi calling to her to come to her senses.

She recalled that in her previous life, when they were in a brothel, their conflict didn't start out this way.

For a time after she became his antidote, they also had some easy times together.

At that time, she did not know his identity, only that he was powerful and influential, probably from some aristocratic family.

Knowing that Jiang Zhi loved sweets, he would bring her some of the teahouse's newest pastries every time he visited the brothel, and they would still be warm when he placed them in her hands.

Seeing her enjoying her food, I couldn't resist reaching out to snatch it, wanting only the half she had already bitten.

Jiang Zhi couldn't resist biting him.

As she was biting, he pinned her down and kissed her.

If some clueless customers force the madam to let her entertain clients, he will silently deal with them so as not to offend her eyes.

There were girls in the brothel who were jealous and resentful and wanted to cause her trouble, but they were all subdued by her and eventually had to take a detour when they saw her.

Although Jiang Zhi was of low status during that period, she actually lived a more carefree and comfortable life than she did in the Jiang family mansion.

Jiang Zhi wisely refrained from inquiring about his true identity.

Because she knew that she only needed to obediently play the role of the bird in his palm, and even if she occasionally stretched out her claws to scratch him, it was just a bit of romance between the two of them.

But if she dares to cross the line, she will be abandoned without mercy.

She was a member of the family of a disgraced official, and could not be brought into the light of day.

Until she inadvertently learned his identity, the little thoughts she had been suppressing took root and sprouted.

He was the crown prince, second only to the emperor.

He could easily pull her out of the mire if he just asked.

She didn't need any title or status, nor did she need to stay by his side.

All she wanted was to leave this place that held all her shame.

In the end, all she got in response was a bucket of cold water.

She then realized that Xiao Xuanyou was also unreliable.

She has to find a way to leave this place on her own.

Their relationship then began to deteriorate.

Although they appeared indifferent on the surface, they were both holding back their anger.

The more she wanted to leave, the more closely Xiao Xuanyou kept an eye on her.

The more intense her resistance became.

...

On the way back to the general's mansion, after the doctor checked her pulse and said that she was fine and had just been frightened, Jiang Zhi was completely bewildered the whole way.

It wasn't until Lu Yuan and Xie Qi mentioned Xiao Xuanyou's injuries that she seemed to suddenly come to her senses, her face pale as she clutched her sleeves and asked them, "How... is the Crown Prince?"

Xie Qi's face was grave, and his tone was filled with undisguised worry. "The situation is not good. The Crown Prince suffered internal injuries after falling from up there, the most serious ones being to his head. He has been unconscious. The best doctors in the city have been invited, and they are still discussing how to treat him."

Xiao Xuanyou also had imperial physicians he brought from the capital, but they were equally helpless.

This incident is extremely strange.

The altar was built under Xiao Xuanyou's personal supervision, and Lu Yuan personally tied up these Di people, while he himself was responsible for Jiang Zhi's safety.

He believed that both of them were thoughtful and cautious people. How could it be that at the same time the altar collapsed, the assassin broke free of his restraints and rushed over to stop them?

But Jiang Zhi didn't have the mind to think about these things right now.

“I’ll go check on him,” she said calmly.

Regardless, Xiao Xuanyou suffered such a serious injury because of her.

"It's very chaotic over there right now. Doctors are surrounding the area. Such a serious matter has already been reported to the Emperor via the utmost express courier. Zhizhi, you've been frightened, so rest for a while. I'll take you there once things have stabilized."

Jiang Zhi didn't say anything, but pushed the door open and went out, saying, "Then I'll go by myself."

Xie Qi had no choice but to follow, saying, "Then walk slowly and wait for me. Take care of yourself."

Lu Yuan was the only one left in the room.

He hadn't said a word since the way back, his brow furrowed.

The unexpected incident that had just occurred on the altar kept replaying in his mind.

Who on earth could do such a thing right under the noses of the three of them?

Lu Yuan summoned Ye Qi and ordered him to control the area around the altar, preventing anyone from entering or leaving at will.

Those Di people need to be investigated.

The person who built the altar must be investigated.

Those who deliberately damage fireworks will also be investigated.

When Jiang Zhi went in, she was bumped by a servant who had just come out carrying a copper basin. When she saw the blood in the basin, her face turned even paler.

Xie Qi, who had caught up with her, helped her up. "Zhizhi, why don't you go back first?"

Jiang Zhi remained silent and stepped inside.

Xiao Xuanyou's outer robe was removed, and his upper body was covered with bandages, making it impossible to tell how serious his injuries were.

The five doctors standing nearby were gathered together, their brows furrowed and their faces grave, clearly indicating that Xiao Xuanyou's condition was not good.

Jiang Zhi stepped forward and looked at the man lying on the couch.

He was tall and almost filled the entire bed. His usually majestic phoenix eyes were now tightly closed, his face was bloodless, and even his breathing was very weak.

Jiang Zhi felt inexplicably flustered.

The doctors all bowed to Xie Qi. Xie Qi asked them about the Crown Prince's condition, but none of them dared to speak. Only the imperial physician brought by Xiao Xuanyou cautiously replied:

"Although the Crown Prince's other injuries are not minor, they can all be healed with proper treatment, except..."

"Besides what?" Jiang Zhi couldn't help but ask.

The imperial physician frowned cautiously, "Besides the injury to the back of the crown prince's head, he was hit by a blunt object and has a blood clot in his brain. We can only prescribe some blood-activating, blood-stasis-removing, swelling-reducing, and pain-relieving medications to see if they can be absorbed."

Jiang Zhi frowned, staring intently at the person on the bed. "What if they can't absorb it?"

The imperial physician paused, then said, "Then he will remain in a coma until his life is over."

The imperial physician's voice was very soft.

But it felt like a heavy hammer blow to Jiang Zhi's heart.

Xiao Xuanyou knew she was Jiang Zhi, which is why he jumped down to save her without hesitation.

His love was too heavy and suffocating, making her want to escape.

But she never once thought of taking his life.

"Zhizhi, you don't look well. You should go back and rest," Xie Qi said worriedly.

He was really worried about her seeing her like this.

Furthermore, with Xiao Xuanyou's incident in Yaocheng, he, as the general guarding the city, had no choice but to take responsibility.

He still has a lot of things to take care of.

Jiang Zhi shook her head, "No need, you go ahead and do your work, I want to stay here and keep watch."