Chapter 31: Saving a Life and Diing Yourself
"Accumulate good deeds and you will become virtuous, and the gods will be pleased, and the heart of a saint will be ready. At this moment, I seem to have touched the state of mind of a saint." Rongyu said lightly.
When each word fell into Ye Chenyin's ears, it felt as if it weighed more than a thousand pounds.
"Rongyu, you will die." Ye Chenyuan had arrived at some point and looked panicked when he heard that Rongyu had treated Wang Rumu.
"It's okay." Rong Yu just smiled faintly.
Is this what it feels like to save someone's life? Not at all.
He wanted to live, but he was afraid of death. A bitter sob rose in his throat, but he finally suppressed it.
After an incense stick of time, Wang Ruomu slowly woke up, the color on his face gradually returned, and everyone's hearts finally settled down.
Ye Chenyin firmly believed that the emperor could be both affectionate and ruthless, but the genuine joy and relief on Emperor Gan's face at this moment made him secretly suspicious.
When the eldest prince's mother passed away, Emperor Gan simply said to bury her with the ceremony of a noble concubine, showing no trace of grief. His relationship with Wang Ruomu was even more tense for many years.
Today he is so worried that even the queen who usually makes things difficult for him shows her concern. Why is it?
"Prince Jing," Emperor Gan called out, "Go and see your mother."
Ye Chenyin stepped forward and carefully took Wang Ruomu's cold hand, not daring to use force, and only shook it lightly: "Mother, how do you feel?"
Wang Ruomu's eyes passed over him, and then he closed his eyes and said weakly, "I am tired."
Ye Chenyin lowered his eyes, slowly withdrew his hand, and stepped aside. His gaze swept over Rongyu, a hint of self-deprecating sneer crossing his lips. What on earth was he still expecting? He already knew it.
The imperial physician said that Wang Ruomu had not yet recovered from the poison and needed to rest. Emperor Gan brought the group to the imperial study and announced that they would be rewarded according to their merits.
"Rongyu, you have done a great job in saving Concubine Xian. What reward do you want?" It can be seen that Emperor Gan is in a really good mood.
"Rescuing the virtuous lady is my duty, and I dare not take credit for it."
Rong Yu just wanted to get out of this dangerous place as quickly as possible. If he stayed any longer, his life would hang by a thread. If the emperor wanted to kill him, which of these princes could protect him?
Emperor Gan seemed quite satisfied with this answer and laughed heartily, "Not taking credit for yourself? That doesn't seem like someone trained by the Fourth Brother."
"Your son is ashamed." Ye Chenyin said in a calm tone.
"I don't blame you. I know very well how your mother has treated you over the years, and I know you have been wronged."
"Your son dare not." Ye Chenyin's expression was exactly the same as Wang Rumu's aloofness just now.
The emperor was naturally innocent and would not take his grievance to heart.
Ye Chenyin didn't care. At the moment, he was only worried about whether Emperor Gan would show leniency to Rong Yu because of Concubine Xian.
Rong Yu listened to this conversation and sneered inwardly: Knowing that Concubine Xian was abusive towards her own children, yet she turned a blind eye to it for years, and now she's pretending to be so? It's really disgusting, bah!
At this time, a young eunuch stepped into the hall and knelt down to report, "Your Majesty, Commander Tao of the Imperial Guards wishes to see you."
The presence of Tao Yi, commander of the Imperial Guards tasked with tracking down the assassin, at this moment in the palace was a sure sign of progress. Clad in black armor, Tao Yi strode into the palace with a resounding, righteous demeanor. "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."
"Tao Qing, have you found anything?"
"Your Majesty, I have engaged the assassin and, judging by his movements, I believe he is a member of the underworld. Furthermore, the poison Empress Xianpin was poisoned with has been compared to the case files of several court officials who died suddenly in previous years, and the tragic circumstances are identical. In my opinion, this assassin is from the underworld assassin organization, Luoshatang."
As soon as these words were spoken, Ye Chenyin and Ye Chenyuan's hearts suddenly tightened, and cold sweat oozed from their palms.
Today's situation is unlikely to end well!
Upon hearing this, Emperor Gan glanced at Rong Yu calmly, "Are you serious?"
"It's absolutely true!" Tao Yi said firmly. Emperor Gan also believed him.
"Well, step aside."
Tao Yi stood up and stood solemnly at the lower right hand of Emperor Gan.
"If it's Luosha Hall's unique secret poison, why is Rong Yu able to cure it?" Emperor Gan spoke slowly, his voice unrecognizable as emotion. "A few days ago, I remember someone had proven that Rong Yu wasn't a member of Luosha Hall."
"Your Majesty," Wu Pingting said with a worried look on her face, and she interrupted at the right time, "Human hearts are unpredictable, and there are always treacherous people who deceive your Majesty. Such killers are lurking around, and Your Majesty needs to be on guard all the time. Isn't it tiring and harmful to your health?" She spoke softly, but every word was like a poisonous needle.
Rong Yu's eyes were like knives, stabbing coldly at Wu Pingting.
This is Ye Chenming's mother, Concubine Wu. As expected, like mother, like son.
"Father," Ye Chenyuan said hurriedly, "It's common for Rong Yu to know some methods of detoxification just to protect himself when he travels around the world."
Concubine Wu pressed on, "According to Prince Xiang's investigation, the poisons of Luosha Hall are all secret. How could anyone know the antidote unless they were an insider? Moreover, the antidote requires human blood. How could anyone know it without someone who is deeply versed in the art? Your Majesty, Rong Yu may have been instrumental in saving Concubine Xian, but keeping such a murderous criminal by your side is truly unbearable."
Every word she said was heart-wrenching, and she intended to completely nail Rong Yu's identity as a member of the Rakshasa Hall. Even Ye Chenyuan and Ye Chenyin, who defended him, might be dragged into the vortex. What a trick to kill with a borrowed knife.
"Rong Yu lost both his parents at a young age, leaving him adrift and helpless. The world is treacherous, and encounters with villains and poisons are inevitable. Through years of hard work, he's naturally able to identify and even cure difficult illnesses and even secret poisons. Using blood as a medicine isn't a unique secret technique. Your Majesty, you can consult the imperial physician; such records are not uncommon in ancient prescriptions. He's willing to sacrifice his own blood, risking his own life to save others. What killer in the world would be willing to do that?" Ye Chenyin spoke slowly and steadily, gambling with every word, betting that the Emperor would suppress his suspicions. Betting that the Emperor would even feel grateful for once.
If he can't save Rongyu today, he might as well not be the King of Jing!
Imperial physician Shen Qinghe bowed quickly to testify: "Your Majesty, ancient medical books do record a method of using blood as a guide. This method is a life-saving technique, but because it is too dangerous and cruel, ordinary doctors rarely use it. Those who voluntarily draw blood will suffer backlash and are extremely dangerous. Guard Rong was able to sacrifice himself for the virtuous concubine, his loyalty is evident to all!" The scene of Rong Yu cutting his wrist to draw blood without hesitation was still before his eyes.
"Father," Ye Chenyuan wanted to say more, but was interrupted by Xu Yingying calmly: "Your Majesty is a wise ruler. You will make the wise decisions on rewards and punishments. You don't need to say more."
The air in the imperial study was as heavy as lead. Emperor Gan's sharp gaze locked onto Rongyu once again. His voice was low, yet filled with undeniable pressure: "Rongyu, I ask you once more. Tell me the truth about your identity. Tell me everything you know. In consideration of your meritorious service in saving lives, I may spare your life. If you conceal even a single word…" He paused, his words filled with murderous intent, "I will tear you into pieces!"
"Host, please be careful. This is a trick. If you tell the truth, you will definitely be feared. Even if you don't die today, you may not be able to leave here."
'What if I don't tell the truth?'
"That day, Ye Chenming reported the secret in front of the palace, and the seeds of suspicion had already been planted. This question only confirms the suspicion in his mind. Regardless of your identity, Emperor Gan has already determined that you are a member of the Rakshasa Hall. Whether you speak or not, you will not escape death."
This bastard emperor has a little power, so he really thinks he has the lifeblood of others? I curse him to have no descendants.
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