Chapter 99 The injured man hidden in the darkness had an unprecedentedly pale face...
The man hidden in the darkness had an unprecedentedly grim expression.
His voice was as cold as ice as he questioned, "Did Xiao Wei come looking for you?"
Jiang Zhuoying was slightly taken aback, then immediately retorted, "No, it was I who went to find Lord Xiao!"
The man narrowed his eyes, his teeth gleaming coldly, revealing his barely concealed anger.
Even without turning around, Jiang Zhuoying could feel the chilling aura emanating from behind her.
"You are now my wife."
A long, warm breath swept over the back of her neck, making her hair stand on end.
"Past events will not be punished, but we can proceed in the future." He said this much, his words carrying a clear sense of coercion.
Jiang Zhuoying felt extremely wronged. She had only confiscated the osmanthus cake because she was thinking about her past with Xiao Wei.
Not only did he take it himself, but he also turned his back on her and started yelling at her!
She turned to the side, the guards all keeping a certain distance from their horses. Jiang Zhuoying bit her lip, momentarily bewitched.
"So what? He and I had a childhood bond, and we almost got married. If you hadn't stolen him away, he would be the one sitting behind me right now!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a chill swept over him from behind, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze.
The man lowered his eyes; his hair was completely black in the dim light.
...
Qi Fan remained silent, but Jiang Zhuoying gradually calmed down as time passed. Recalling what she had just done, she felt a pang of regret.
Things are very different now. She is no longer the pampered young lady of the Duke's mansion; she has to rely on the Crown Prince for her livelihood.
Why can't she change her spoiled nature?
She had clearly made up her mind to be a virtuous and kind Crown Princess, but just now...
If things continue like this, who knows when Qi Fan might get tired of her.
Qi Fan has a cold and hard temperament. In the future, when new people enter his harem, there may be many more situations like what just happened.
I was clearly mentally prepared, but why can't I do what I envisioned?
Jiang Zhuoying grew increasingly anxious as she pondered how to break the deadlock. Suddenly, she was pulled into the arms of the person behind her, followed by a muffled groan from behind.
The unusual sounds and gestures made her heart tighten, and she immediately wanted to turn around.
But then another arm came across her waist, binding her and making her unable to move.
"What's wrong with you?" Jiang Zhuoying tried to turn her head to the side, but from this angle, she couldn't see the other person's face at all.
"It's alright." The man's voice was deep and somewhat different from usual.
Jiang Zhuoying keenly sensed this unusualness, and her tone suddenly became somewhat anxious: "Are you really alright? Don't lie to me!"
When have I ever lied to you?
Jiang Zhuoying was slightly taken aback. Qi Fan had indeed never lied to her; it was more likely that she had lied to Qi Fan.
My heart, which had suddenly raced just moments before, gradually returned to normal...
Upon returning to the camp, Qi Fan went to meet the Emperor, while Jiang Zhuoying returned to her tent first.
Everything was as usual. She told Xiangyue to rest and asked Xiangxing to prepare a more sumptuous dinner. She would have to think of a way to appease her later.
The person she had been waiting for finally stepped into the tent, and Jiang Zhuoying got up to greet him upon hearing the footsteps.
But all that was heard was a loud "bang," followed by Pei Yun's astonished voice.
"Your Highness?!"
Jiang Zhuoying paused, then quickened her pace and ran out: "What's wrong? What happened?"
When she saw the person lying on the ground, her pupils widened suddenly, and she cried out in a trembling voice, "Xiangxing! Quickly, go and fetch the imperial physician!"
Pei Yun suddenly knelt on one knee, caught off guard: "Your Highness is faster on your feet. I will go and invite you. Please help His Highness to the bed to rest. I will be right back!"
Before Jiang Zhuoying could respond, Pei Yun turned and ran away.
Xiangxing froze on the spot, then turned to look at her: "Miss?"
Jiang Zhuoying didn't mind Pei Yun's rudeness just now, and quickly called to Xiangxing: "Alright, come here, let's work together to carry him back."
It took Jiang Zhuoying quite a bit of effort to carry Qi Fan back to the bed.
She and Xiangxing were supporting him together, but for some reason, even though he was clearly unconscious, he kept leaning against Jiang Zhuoying.
She collapsed onto the couch with a "thump," completely exhausted and panting.
Jiang Zhuoying took the hot water Xiangyue handed her and drank a few sips.
After she had caught her breath, she turned to look at the man slumped on the couch.
He was perfectly fine just half a day ago, but now not only are his clothes torn and dirty, but his cheeks are also covered in dirt and grime that hasn't been wiped off.
Jiang Zhuoying knew that he had just escaped death.
Perhaps it was due to exhaustion.
"Miss? The imperial physician should be arriving soon. Should we change His Highness's clothes?"
Jiang Zhuoying was startled and slowly turned her head.
That's the logic of Li'er. She pursed her lips and said, "Fine, go fetch a basin of water and bring back the nightgown that's on the cangue."
Now that Eunuch Chu is also injured, she has to come alone.
She wrung out a handkerchief to wipe the man's face; from his eyebrows to his lips, every part of him exuded an extraordinary air of nobility.
But she quickly frowned, her soft fingertips gently tracing the scratches, and she murmured softly, "How come my face is injured too?"
Jiang Zhuoying remained relatively calm until she noticed the swollen wound on her arm, which looked like it had been torn open and was still bleeding.
She frowned instantly; with her experience, she couldn't figure out how the injury had occurred.
But after thinking it over, she quickly recalled Qi Fan's muffled groan on the way back.
That was clearly a protective gesture. Could it be that she was bitten by something back then?
What could possibly escape the eyes of so many guards?
A worm on a tree?
If it's an insect, could it be poisonous?
The more she thought about it, the more terrified she became. She held the man's arm and stared at him for a long time, but dared not make any unnecessary movements.
Her voice trembled slightly: "Xiang, Xiangxing? Quickly go and see why the imperial physician hasn't arrived yet?"
Xiangxing, who was guarding outside the screen, was taken aback, then quickly nodded: "Don't worry, Miss, I'll go and see right away."
...
When the imperial physician arrived, Jiang Zhuoying had already carefully changed Qi Fan into his nightgown and rolled up his sleeves to reveal his previous wound.
Upon hearing the commotion at the door, she immediately stood up and said, "Imperial Physician, please don't stand on ceremony. Come in and examine His Highness."
The person Pei Yun invited was Yu Jin, the head of the Imperial Medical Academy.
Having already interacted with him before, she knew that this Lord Yu was one of Qi Fan's men, so she didn't need to be too careful with her words.
"Your humble servant greets Your Highness the Crown Princess." As soon as he stepped out from behind the screen, he bowed immediately.
Jiang Zhuoying was anxious and quickly took two steps to personally help him up: "No need for formalities, Lord Yu, please come and take a look at His Highness's injury."
As the imperial physician leaned in to examine her, the room fell silent...
Jiang Zhuoying's palms were sweating, her fingertips trembled uncontrollably, and her heart was practically in her throat.
She was eager to know the result, but dared not make a sound and interrupt the imperial physician's actions.
until--
Yu Jin suddenly knelt down and prostrated himself before her: "Your Majesty, I have served Your Highness for many years, and I beg you to forgive my great disrespect!"
Jiang Zhuoying's knees buckled instantly, but she clenched her fists tightly to keep herself upright: "Tell me quickly."
Yu Jin kowtowed, not daring to raise his head: "Your Highness's injury must have been caused by being bitten by a snake. This poisoning is probably not good."
With a loud "boom," a white light flashed before my eyes.
Not a good idea?
Why is it not so good?
Jiang Zhuoying's face turned deathly pale: "Are you sure what you're saying is true?"
The other party's hands, which were supporting him on the carpet, trembled slightly: "This poison is extremely vicious. I will try my best to eliminate it. I hope Your Majesty will leave first."
"No!" Jiang Zhuoying's eyes instantly turned red. "I'll be right here. What are you going to do, Lord Yu? Acupuncture or something else? I'll stay here and guard."
Xiangyue brought out a drum stool and helped Jiang Zhuoying sit down.
Her lips trembled, her heart clenched with anxiety and confusion, almost completely lost.
Xiangxing's entire attention was on her, and neither of them noticed the exchange of glances between Yu Jin and Pei Yunjian, who was kneeling on the other side.
“Your Majesty, if we want to force out the poison, Lord Yu needs a very quiet place where he cannot be disturbed in the slightest.”
"Your Highness, this matter cannot be delayed any longer. You should..."
Jiang Zhuoying subconsciously bit her lip, her fingertips stroking the hem of her skirt a few times, and quickly made a decision.
She nodded slightly, her voice a little hoarse: "Alright, I'm afraid I might inadvertently disturb Lord Yu with me here. I'll go out first."
"Lord Yu, His Highness will be entrusted to you for the time being."
Jiang Zhuoying walked very quickly, turning around and never looking back.
Pei Yun and Yu Jin exchanged a glance, then simultaneously looked slowly in the same direction.
Qi Fan had already opened his eyes, his gaze clear, and he glanced at Pei Yun: "Stop her."
His voice was still a little hoarse. Pei Yun responded and chased after him. The man pinched the bridge of his nose and said, "You certainly know how to add drama."
Yu Jin broke out in a cold sweat. Time was of the essence, and Guard Pei had only told him to exaggerate the severity of His Highness's condition in front of the Crown Princess.
At this moment, he...
As Jiang Zhuoying stepped out of the tent, the cold wind that greeted her calmed her chaotic mind somewhat.
Physician Yu's words must be true. Anyone can lie, but Physician Yu is already Qi Fan's man.
He's clearly someone who could escape death even if he encountered a grizzly bear.
How could I lose my life for her?
She pondered for a few moments, then, without further hesitation, led Xiangxing forward.
"Your Majesty, please wait." It was Pei Yun's voice.
Jiang Zhuoying frowned suddenly, her face turning somewhat grim as she turned around, signaling him to lower his voice, as Physician Yu was still inside the tent.
Pei Yun's usually cold and stern face showed a rare hint of guilt. He stepped forward and lowered his voice, "Your Majesty, where are you going?"
"Go see the Emperor."
She was worried that only Imperial Physician Yu was here, so she had to report the matter to the Emperor and find all the imperial physicians in the palace, or perhaps some other skilled doctors...
Ultimately, Qi Fan's life cannot be placed on the shoulders of Physician Yu alone.
"Your Majesty!" His voice was tense. "Forgive my bluntness, but you cannot go."
"Why?" Jiang Zhuoying frowned.
Pei Yun was usually a man of few words, but in this moment of urgency, he racked his brains for a solution.
"Imperial Physician Yu has always been responsible for taking Your Highness's pulse. He is the person who knows Your Highness's physical condition best. Moreover, in terms of detoxification skills, no one in the Imperial Hospital can surpass him."
"Furthermore... His Highness does not wish for this matter to become common knowledge."
Jiang Zhuoying's pupils widened slightly, but she quickly understood.
If word got out that the Crown Prince was poisoned and in mortal danger, it would surely unsettle the entire court.
He has only just ascended to the position of Crown Prince, so he must be invincible and unstoppable.
How could they have been poisoned so easily?
The people in the hunting grounds are all cheering and celebrating that His Highness the Crown Prince has hunted a grizzly bear. How can we easily break this impression?
"Can……"
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