Zhao Ying took a deep breath, blinked, turned her head, and calmed her restless mood.
If I had known this, I would have woken him up earlier.
God of War, this is...
Shangguan Shu had been surrounded by killers, with corpses scattered all over the ground at his feet. His handsome face was stained with blood, but despite such a tragic situation, he had only been stabbed once on the arm.
Seeing Shangguan Shu emerge, the bandits became more aggressive and rushed over to help. Another wave of invisible swords and knives clashed, until Shangguan Shu pierced the chest of the last killer. He finally couldn't hold on any longer, spurted blood, and fell down...
"Shangguan Shu!"
Shangguan Shu exhaled more than he inhaled.
Zhao Ying had read in medical books that this was called qi exhaustion and blood depletion.
Once the vitality in the body completely dissipates, the person is gone.
Zhao Ying had a carriage prepared, but since there were no horses, they had to use manpower to pull it. Two strong men pulled the carriage while crying, and Zhao Ying and Shangguan Shu sat in the back.
Nanny Li was released and followed the carriage.
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince is blessed by God, and will be fine!"
Zhao Ying didn't answer and pressed Shangguan Shu's head in her arms.
Holding back tears, she whispered, "Shangguan Shu, hold on. I'll take you back to the palace right now. You'll be fine once you get back..."
Shangguan Shu kept his eyes tightly shut, without reacting. His body, however, grew colder and stiffer.
The forest is naturally cold late at night.
Shangguan Shu has always been strong and healthy, his body is warm, and he has never felt so cold...
Zhao Ying was so panicked that she could no longer control her tears and they completely burst out.
She rubbed Shangguan Shu's arms and face with her hands, trying to warm him up, but it was of no avail. She could only talk to him as a self-comfort, hoping that he could hear her and then hold on.
She lowered her head and pressed her face tightly against Shangguan Shu's.
"Shangguan Shu, I know you love me...Isn't it okay if I believe you?"
"Wake up, please. I... I'm a little scared..."
Warm tears slid down her lips and fell onto his eyelids.
Shangguan Shu didn't react at all.
In the quiet valley, four people were running along the mountain road, unaware that the second group of killers had arrived.
…
Black Mountain Village.
"Where is Princess Chengqian?"
"We don't know, and even if we knew we wouldn't tell you!"
"Alright! In that case, kill without mercy!"
More than a dozen assassins in black slaughtered all the remaining soldiers, women, and children in the Black Mountain Village in a short time. From beginning to end, no one revealed Zhao Ying's whereabouts...
After the massacre, the bodies were destroyed and all traces of the crime were covered.
Soon, the flames in the sky illuminated the entire forest.
"Boss, we've found the whereabouts of Princess Chengqian!"
"Chase!"
…
Perhaps Zhao Ying was not destined to die, for when the second group of assassins came after him, Wei Fu arrived.
Wei Fu looked at Shangguan Shu, who was in Zhao Ying's arms with a dead look on his face, and gritted his teeth in his heart. Damn it, his self-torture trick succeeded again!
He dismounted and asked his men to carry Shangguan Shu onto the carriage. He then asked Zhao Ying to get on board and leave first while he stayed behind.
Zhao Ying agreed.
The second group of more than ten people were no match for Wei Fu and the men he brought with him.
The sound of horse hooves became fainter.
Wei Fu relaxed his muscles and looked coldly at the killer opposite him, "Leave him alive!"
Half a cup of tea later, the killers were gagged and taken into custody, without even being given a chance to commit suicide!
Wei Fu wanted to spurt his horse and catch up with Zhao Ying immediately, but after thinking for a moment, he ordered his men, "Hit me twice!"
"What?" The men were stunned.
Wei Fu was impatient and asked, "Don't you understand what I'm saying?"
The subordinate was stunned for a while, then nodded, "Yes...yes..."
…
Hall of Light.
All the imperial doctors from the Imperial Medical Bureau were called over.
Zhao Ying, Emperor Jianxi, Concubine Rong, the old Duke, Shangguan Zhu, Shangguan Dan, Prince Liang, Prince Shou, Shangguan Chengjing, Shangguan Qingwan, and Shangguan Bailin were all called over and waited anxiously for the imperial physician's results by the bed.
Zhao Ying has already sent people to pick up Shangguan Qingyue and Shangguan Qiyou.
When Emperor Jianxi first heard the news, he was furious and ordered Prince Shou to investigate the mastermind behind the murder of Zhao Ying. If anyone was found out, he would have the person torn into pieces by five horses.
Prince Shou received the order.
The imperial doctors finished the examination quickly, but their faces were filled with sorrow.
Everyone's heart sank.
If it weren't for Nanny Li supporting her, Zhao Ying would have almost fallen down.
The director of the court shook his head repeatedly. "The wound on the prince's arm isn't serious, but the dagger in his chest, if it were forcibly pulled out, would surely cause a massive hemorrhage. Originally, the prince was strong and healthy, and could have held on for a while. However, to save the princess, the prince forced himself to exert force, and his energy and body were exhausted. It was a great achievement for him to hold on until he returned to the palace. The fact that he's not dead now may be a last-ditch effort, and his worries are still unresolved..."
"Alas... Your Majesty, I have discussed with the imperial physicians and have decided that the knife in the Crown Prince's chest does not need to be removed."
"I will use silver needles to stimulate the prince's acupuncture points to wake him up for a moment. If you have anything to say, then..."
"Nonsense! Runzhi won't die!"
The old Duke's eyes were red, and he was trying hard to hold back his tears. He pointed at the director of the hospital as if he was looking at an enemy, "You, a quack, are definitely not capable of curing my son!"
As he spoke, perhaps out of excessive sorrow, he forgot the proper etiquette between the monarch and his subjects. He actually stepped forward and pushed aside the Jianxi Emperor who was blocking his way. He walked to the bedside and looked at Shangguan Shu, who looked lifeless. Tears streamed down his face and he said in a trembling voice, "Son, come home with Daddy. Daddy will take you home right now. Daddy is not angry with you anymore..."
With just one sentence, the tense atmosphere in the hall exploded completely, and cries of grief continued to ring out.
"Dad!" Shangguan Qingwan and Shangguan Bailin rushed over and cried inconsolably.
"Shangguan Chengjing" was infected by the emotions and cried silently.
Shangguan Dan leaned on Shangguan Zhu's shoulder and cried like a child.
"Second brother, eldest brother is going to die... wuwu..."
Shangguan Zhu was crying silently, and his hand unconsciously wanted to touch his chest, but he suddenly came to his senses and clenched his fists, feeling heartbroken.
If Big Brother had died like this, he wouldn't even know the truth of the matter...
He should have told him!
Big Brother...
Prince Liang and Concubine Rong looked at each other upon seeing this, then the former lowered her head while the latter touched her eyes with a silk handkerchief.
The two looked sad, but... Shangguan Shu's death was a blessing in disguise for them.
Rong Fei is the sister of the Duke of Zhenguo. The Duke of Zhenguo's power should have been enjoyed by Prince Liang, but Shangguan Shu voted for the prince.
With Shangguan Shu's death, the Crown Prince lost a major support. Moreover, Shangguan Shu died for Princess Chengqian, so the old Duke must not be close to the Eastern Palace.
Emperor Jianxi raised his hand to wipe the moisture from the corners of his eyes. His Adam's apple rolled heavily, and there was a strong sense of heartache and pain in his eyes.
Shangguan Shu was his nephew whom he had taken care of since childhood, and he had even more affection for him than for his other children.
Moreover, his grandchildren will be without a father...
Why……
Emperor Jianxi's sadness faded away. He was an emperor, and he couldn't be as sentimental and indecisive as a woman. Emperor Jianxi concealed his heartache and said in a deep voice: "Shangguan Shu has made great contributions in protecting the emperor. I order him to be buried as a son-in-law and a first-class prince. The funeral ceremony will be carried out according to the prince..."
"No need..." Emperor Jianxi's voice was gently interrupted.
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