Chapter 23 It's his fifth sister for sure

"Xiao Yun ran away!"

Tang Xing hurriedly explained: "Xiao Yun has been sneaking out of the house recently. Your Highness said that she might be sending a message to Concubine Xian, so we don't need to worry about it."

"Every time she goes out, she comes back before the sun sets, but now it's already late at night and she hasn't come back yet!"

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Jue curled up a mocking arc at the corner of his mouth.

"She's not coming back."

Tang Xing: “Ah?”

Shangguan Jue said in a cold voice, "Send someone to look for him. Once you find him, kill him directly. No need to report back."

After saying that, he turned and walked directly towards the main courtyard.

Shangguan Jue pushed open the door of the study and locked himself in.

The words of Zhenbei Hou kept echoing in my mind.

He knows his own body clearly.

The feeling of power draining away became stronger and stronger.

He may not live long.

Master Yun Xing might be able to save him.

But Master Yunxing was just a cover to trick Marquis Zhenbei into joining the game, and no one knew where he was.

Perhaps, this is his fate.

However, as long as he was able to eliminate the great threat to his father, Marquis Zhenbei, he would have no regrets.

Shangguan Jue walked to the table, picked up the pen and began to write his suicide note.

"I'm sorry, Father, the Emperor, and Mother, I can't fulfill my filial duties..."

The more Shangguan Jue wrote, the sadder he became, and his eyes gradually became moist.

At this moment, Tang Xing's voice came from outside the door again.

"Your Highness, the Emperor and the Fifth Princess are here, and they brought a girl with them!"

Then he heard a childish and clear voice.

[Big brother, please open the door~Open it quickly~I want to come in~]

Shangguan Jue, who was originally immersed in sorrow: ...

It must be his fifth sister.

Shangguan Jue rubbed his eyes quickly.

I calmed myself down and walked to the door.

As soon as he pushed the door open, he saw a pair of big eyes like black grapes, looking at him without blinking.

When Shangguan Sui saw Shangguan Jue, he immediately smiled brilliantly.

Shangguan Jue was infected by that smile and immediately felt much better.

Then he heard——

[Did my eldest brother cry? His eyes are red~]

[Oh~ No wonder it took so long for my brother to open the door, it turns out he was hiding in the dark corner of the study crying secretly! ]

[I never thought that my eldest brother, a man of three feet tall, would be so sensitive~]

Shangguan Jue: ...

Fortunately you didn't say it directly.

But he felt that the way his father looked at him suddenly became much strange.

But he didn't have time to think about it and immediately bowed.

"Your son pays respects to the Emperor."

Shangguan Lin waved his hands and said, "Please stand up."

After saying that, he led Shangguan Sui into the study.

Following them in came a woman.

The woman wore a white veil on her face, revealing only a pair of beautiful, cold eyes.

Shangguan Jue nodded slightly towards the woman as a greeting.

"I wonder if your Majesty, father, has come here so late at night because you have something to ask of me?" Shangguan Jue asked the question that was in his mind.

Shangguan Lin shook his head, "You have done a great job with the affairs of the Marquis of Zhenbei. I came here for something else this time."

He paused after saying this.

Shangguan Sui took the opportunity to speak, his voice clear and pleasant.

"Brother, we are here to treat you!"

Shangguan Jue raised his brows, looking somewhat incredulous.

Treat him?

But... isn't there an antidote for the poison in his body?

Shangguan Sui pulled Feng Xici to her side.

"This is Sister Feng, a miracle doctor! She cured my throat!"

Seeing that Shangguan Jue didn't respond, Shangguan Sui couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

[Will my elder brother not trust Sister Feng just because she is too young? No way! ]

Shangguan Jue: ...

Not really.

He also heard that the fifth sister's throat disease was cured by a girl.

But I didn't expect that it was the girl in front of me.

"Brother, hurry up and let Sister Feng take a look at it." Shangguan Sui urged.

Shangguan Lin also nodded.

I came here specially tonight because I was worried about Juer's health and was afraid that he would have wild thoughts.

The guards told him everything about what Zhenbei Hou said in prison.

I can't rest in peace even when I am about to die!

Shangguan Jue nodded towards Feng Xici, "Then I'll trouble you, Miss Feng."

"You are too polite, Your Highness."

Shangguan Jue rolled up his sleeves slightly, revealing his wrists with blue veins, and placed them on the table in front of him.

Feng Xici reached out and felt his pulse.

The other three couldn't help but hold their breath, observing her expression intently.

Feng Xici lightly covered her long eyelashes, and it was impossible to tell what emotion she was feeling.

After a long time, she slowly opened her eyes.

"How is it, Sister Feng, is my eldest brother's condition serious?" Shangguan Sui asked impatiently.

Feng Xici pursed her lips and said slowly: "It is a bit serious. The poison in the eldest prince has penetrated into his bones..."

The hearts of the three were tightened at the same time.

Shangguan Sui shook his little head.

[Oh no, my big brother~]

"But it's not completely impossible, it just takes a longer time, maybe half a year of treatment to fully recover."

Feng Xici's gentle voice continued to sound.

Then she raised her eyes and looked at Shangguan Jue in front of her.

"At the same time, Your Highness needs to take a medicinal bath for an hour every day. Is this acceptable?"

Shangguan Jue nodded quickly, "Okay, okay."

The three of them breathed a sigh of relief.

[Yeah! I knew Sister Feng would have a way! ]

[Sister Feng is the best! ]

Shangguan Jue couldn't help but raise his lips and reveal a faint smile.

Tonight was truly the most relaxing and enjoyable night he had had in quite some time.

The next day.

The fact that the Marquis of Zhenbei had his property confiscated and was sentenced to death after the autumn for three major crimes shocked the entire court.

Soon, the news also reached the harem.

Linqing Palace.

"My lady, something terrible has happened!"

When Hongyu got the news, she immediately rushed into the hall.

Upon hearing this, Concubine Xian sneered.

"What could be the big deal? Did the assassination attempt last night fail?"

She said nonchalantly, "If I fail, I fail."

The people under my father are the most reliable and he will never expose them.

What big deal can it cause?

Hongyu was panting, her voice trembling.

"It's Master Hou, Master Hou has been arrested!"

Concubine Xian stood up from her chair suddenly, "What?!"

Hongyu told him all the news she had just heard.

"The Marquis's house was searched yesterday, and a dragon robe was found inside his mansion..."

"The Marquis was charged with three major crimes: embezzlement of grain and grass, plotting to murder the prince, and attempting rebellion."

"He was sentenced to beheading in the autumn, and his property was confiscated..."

Concubine Xian felt as if her chest was being strangled and she couldn't breathe.

She slumped down in a chair, her eyes dull.

"How, how did we get discovered..."

"Father has always been secretive about his actions. How could he be discovered..."

Hongyu cried so hard that she was out of breath.

"My lady, what do we do now?"

Concubine Xian gave a miserable smile.

"What should I do? What else can I do? I'm just waiting to die..."

Hongyu's eyes widened, "Your Majesty, the Emperor wouldn't be so cruel."

Concubine Xian's voice suddenly became louder.

"The Lu family has fallen! Do you think the emperor will let me go?"

"I'm afraid he has suspected me for a long time! Killing me is only a matter of time!"

Concubine Xian looked at the empty hall, and her beautiful face gradually became distorted.

"Even if I die, I'll have a back cushion!"

The capital city has been very busy recently.

Walking down the street, everyone is talking about the same thing: