"Wait a little longer." Xiao Yanli's expression showed no sign of amiss, and his tone was even calmer than before. "Su Bai hasn't investigated thoroughly yet, and I'm worried there might be something wrong. As for the Emperor, it won't be too late to take action until he's truly unable to get up. After all, the effects of the medicine will only last a few days."
"Jiang Zhiyu and the others are in a hurry, and they can't just run like a messenger. They can't just run until someone dies and then take a break. They need to rest after all."
"It's only three or four days away. It's nothing serious."
Uncle Zhang looked at him calmly. Xiao Yanli's expression and tone were very calm, and it seemed that this was indeed the result of careful consideration. Uncle Zhang nodded slightly: "Your Highness is indeed thoughtful."
Xiao Yanli strangely heard some sarcasm in these words.
He suppressed the inexplicable anger in his heart, and used his remaining clarity to maintain his rationality and said, "You go down first, and bring Su Bai here tomorrow."
"yes."
When the door closed, Xiao Yanli's expression could no longer be concealed.
Veins popped out on his forehead and his hands clenched into fists.
He didn't completely trust Uncle Zhang, but Uncle Zhang had indeed not revealed any flaws over the years.
Is he hiding it very well, or is he only thinking about himself?
Xiao Yanli felt a splitting headache.
…
On the other side, Jiang Zhiyu and his group were on their way on horseback.
Even though everyone is eager to go home, their physical strength and conditions are limited. No one is made of iron, so they need to rest.
Most of the defenders stayed in Nan Gu, and they only took a small number of people with them.
The captured Great Elder and the two brothers Yugu Yuli were taken away. Gongta and Amusa stayed in Nangu, and Bai Yan stayed in Nangu to assist Hu Renli and Hu Yue. However, the young high priestess volunteered to go to Tianqi with them.
"Before leaving, my mother said you promised to protect me, so naturally I have to follow you."
There was innocence in the girl's eyes.
Jiang Zhiyu corrected him, "I only promised her to spare your lives."
The young high priestess shook her head slightly: "No matter, I haven't been to Apocalypse yet, so why don't you take me with you..."
Jiang Wenjing thought about the young high priestess pestering them to come to Apocalypse. After a while, he withdrew his thoughts and looked at Jiang Zhiyu who was resting against a tree in front of him. After hesitating for a moment, he walked over.
He handed the kettle over and sat down next to her: "I still feel like something's wrong with her."
I had hardly heard her say a word in the military tent before, but now—
Jiang Wenjing stared at the high priestess who was wandering around, his eyes full of confusion.
Can a person's character change like this overnight?
Jiang Zhiyu didn't even raise his eyes: "It's just a hundred million points from I to E, it's normal."
Jiang Wenjing: "???"
Although he was used to the juvenile fish sometimes saying things he couldn't understand, this sentence was still beyond his ability to understand.
Except for the last four words.
Is this normal?
He looked at the high priestess who was caring about the soldiers and pursed his lips.
Forget it, never mind. If Zhiyu says it’s normal, then it’s normal!
…
For two days in a row, the emperor was still in high spirits. The ministers with bad tempers were almost used to it, and Uncle Zhang finally couldn't sit still anymore.
"Your Highness, why don't you take action? It's already been two days!"
Xiao Yanli was playing chess with Su Bai at this moment. He held the black piece in his hand and looked at the chessboard: "What's the rush?"
Su Bai was also very puzzled. When Uncle Zhang invited him to his house that day, he thought Xiao Yanli wanted to discuss the details of the fight with him, but he didn't expect that Xiao Yanli only asked about his chess skills and then asked him to play chess.
This time, it’s two days!
There is no awareness of rebellion at all!
Uncle Zhang, the only one who had a sense of treason, was jumping up and down beside him.
"How can I not be anxious, Your Highness? Have you forgotten that they have already returned to the capital? After so many days, I'm afraid they should be back soon. If we don't act now, we will miss it!"
Perhaps it was because he had been anxious these days, and coupled with the overwork and poor sleep, Uncle Zhang had a big blister at the corner of his mouth, which looked very funny at first glance.
When he spoke, Su Bai's attention was unconsciously attracted.
Not surprisingly, I lost the game.
Su Bai tutted softly and threw the chess piece back: "Your Highness is still a master of skills. I am ashamed of myself."
Xiao Yanli chuckled, "Mr. Su, you are too kind."
Su Bai stood up and said, "I see you two have important matters to discuss, so I won't bother you any more."
Only after seeing Xiao Yanli nod did Su Bai retreat.
Uncle Zhang sat directly across from Xiao Yanli and said, "Your Highness, what are you thinking? If we wait any longer, they will really come back!"
His eyes were filled with suspicion and mistrust.
As Xiao Yanli repeatedly declined, Uncle Zhang had a thought in his mind: Did he regret it and no longer want to rebel?
Now that the crown prince has been deposed, there is no need to say much about the remaining princes. As other ministers have said, all Xiao Yanli needs to do next is act obedient and trick the emperor into enthroning him, and then he can sit back and wait with peace of mind.
There is really no need to risk rebellion again.
If Xiao Yanli really thought so, Uncle Zhang clenched his back teeth slightly.
Xiao Yanli was putting the chess pieces back one by one when he looked up at him. "I told you, now's not a good time. Judging by the effects of the medicine, the emperor should have been bedridden long ago, but look, isn't he still standing there full of energy?"
"Your Highness, are you saying that the Emperor didn't use any Chinese medicine? But there's no news of him dealing with Shang Anlan..." Uncle Zhang's eyes flickered, "Or is it that Shang Anlan didn't use any medicine at all?"
Almost all the people stationed in the palace had died, and the remaining ones were just pawns who couldn't get close enough, and they couldn't grasp the real situation in the palace.
We can only rely on guesswork.
Just as the two of them fell silent, a burst of hurried footsteps sounded. Unable to wait until they reached the door, they shouted, "Your Highness, there's news from the palace that the Emperor fainted during the morning court session!"
Uncle Zhang: “!!!”
Xiao Yanli: “!!!”
After the surprise, ecstasy filled his heart. Uncle Zhang couldn't wait to ask, "Really? What's the reason? What's the ministers' reaction?"
"It's absolutely true. Even during the court session, the ministers were in a state of chaos. Now the imperial physician is treating the patient, and the ministers are waiting outside the palace!"
That's almost right!
Uncle Zhang stood up, stumbling a few times with excitement. "That's great, Your Highness. It seems the medicine is just taking a while to take effect. Now let's go..."
He kept talking to himself, and when he finished speaking and stood in front of the door, he found that Xiao Yanli was still holding the flag.
Uncle Zhang frowned: "Your Highness?"
What a coincidence again?
Xiao Yanli closed his eyes tightly, and the fingertips holding the chess piece had turned white.
"Blood! Your Highness, are you injured?!"
Zhang Shuben was still looking at Xiao Yanli, and when he saw a streak of bright red dripping down his chin onto the chessboard, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
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