"Something big might have happened." Mu Jingrui's deep eyes showed a little more worry, "Ning'er, help me go over and take a look."
"Um."
Shangguan Wanning came to the door of Xiao Yujue's study without supporting Mu Jingrui.
"Your Highness, please make a decision quickly. The Emperor's complexion is getting worse and worse. He even vomited blood this morning. Moreover, he has issued an oral order that no one except the Concubine Xian is allowed to enter the palace."
The chief eunuch had already sensed the scent of death, and he was worried that the virtuous concubine would falsely convey the imperial edict.
Xiao Yujue's face looked a little ugly.
Before this, he had sent people to secretly contact Ge Shuyan more than once, and even offered extremely generous conditions in order to cooperate with her.
However, Ge Shuyan never made any response.
This is her attitude and position.
"Since the emperor is ill, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should go to the palace to take care of him." Shangguan Wanning said loudly while standing at the door of the study.
Her words reminded everyone present.
Xiao Yujue looked towards her.
Things are different now.
In the past, he knew that the emperor disliked him, so even when expanding his power, he had to be cautious and extremely careful;
But now, his foundation in the court is solid.
The emperor is seriously ill and the prime minister is in a coma. As the crown prince, he has the responsibility and obligation to shoulder the burden of the country.
Even if the virtuous concubine prevented him from entering the palace...
Humph, there's nothing I can do to stop it.
"Someone, prepare the sedan." Xiao Yujue made up his mind.
The legitimate reason of entering the palace to serve the sick should convince everyone.
The chief eunuch went ahead to make arrangements, and Xiao Yujue came to Mu Jingrui's side with a heavy tone.
"Jingrui, after I enter the palace, things are unpredictable, so I'll leave the outside affairs to you."
"Don't worry, Your Highness. As long as I am still alive, I will ensure that you have a safe journey."
Xiao Yujue pressed Mu Jingrui's shoulder and strode out of the study.
Shangguan Wanning's heart gradually sank.
The storm was coming, but Sun Jinyao still hadn't come back. She was worried that he would be late.
Shangguan Wanning was worried about her parents, so after making sure that Mu Jingrui would be fine for the time being, she returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
She also kept a close eye on changes in the situation in the palace.
Xiao Yujue went to the palace to ask for an audience, but the emperor still refused to meet him.
Ge Shuyan felt unwell again.
However, at this point, the emperor could no longer order Xiao Yujue to leave the palace. The eunuch chief steward did not even pass on this oral order.
Xiao Yujue began to deploy secretly, placing his own people in everyone from eunuchs and palace maids to imperial guards, just waiting to provide the greatest protection for his side when something unexpected happened.
It was raining heavily. Such heavy rain was rare in this season.
Along the way, Sun Jinyao heard that Shangguan Yue was stabbed and unconscious. He was worried about Shangguan Wanning's safety, so he hurried on his journey overnight.
However, the rain was getting heavier and heavier, so he had to find a place to shelter nearby.
After walking along the winding path, he finally saw an abandoned mud house in front of him. He tied the horse under a tree and hid inside.
He took off his raincoat, gathered a pile of hay and lit a bonfire.
As the flames danced, the surroundings became brighter and the temperature rose significantly.
Sun Jinyao ate some dry food with cold water, and Shangguan Wanning was always on his mind.
Suddenly, he vaguely heard light footsteps.
Neither fast nor slow, neither hurried nor slow.
It doesn't look like they are in a hurry, nor do they look like they are taking shelter from the rain.
Sun Jinyao held the sword in his hand.
Soon, a figure appeared at the door.
The man slowly took off his raincoat, gently flicked the dust off his clothes, waved his folding fan and smiled at Sun Jinyao.
"It's you?" Sun Jinyao's eyes were red, and the hand holding the sword tightened involuntarily.
"Don't be so nervous. We two... can be considered as playmates who grew up together. We haven't seen each other for a long time. We can meet in this desolate mountain and reminisce about the past."
Xiao Zhenting slowly walked to the campfire and sat down. He looked up at Sun Jinyao and said with a smile, "Relax, I came here alone."
Sun Jinyao listened quietly to make sure there was indeed no third person around.
"You come here alone, aren't you afraid that I will kill you?"
"I know you hate me. But there is one thing I don't understand. Why do you hate me so much?"
"Hmph." Sun Jinyao snorted coldly and sat down opposite Xiao Zhenting.
He was determined to kill and was determined to avenge his parents tonight no matter what Xiao Zhenting said.
"Since you don't want to mention your parents, let's talk about Princess An Ning."
Xiao Zhenting waved his folding fan slowly and said, "You traveled back and forth between the capital and Yaowang Valley day and night just to help Mu Jingrui detoxify. Do you think it's worth it?"
Sun Jinyao raised the corner of his mouth and sneered, but did not respond to Xiao Zhenting's words.
"You saved Mu Jingrui for Ning'er's sake. But have you ever thought about what they were doing while you were trying your best for them?"
Sun Jinyao's heart ached inexplicably.
He never thought about the days that Shangguan Wanning and Mu Jingrui spent together, but no matter how he avoided it, these were facts that could not be changed.
"The prince took Mu Jingrui to the prince's mansion to take care of him. In fact, isn't it convenient for Shangguan Wanning? I heard that Yin Yuqing went to the prince's mansion and had a big quarrel with Mu Jingrui. In order to protect Ning'er, Mu Jingrui almost beat his wife."
"What exactly do you want to say?" Sun Jinyao's emotions were aroused by Xiao Yujue, and jealousy burned in his heart.
"What I want to say is that you don't have to make wedding clothes for others."
Xiao Zhenting folded his fan, changed his posture, and looked at Sun Jinyao.
"I'll tell you the truth. Soon, something big will happen in the court. Xiao Yujue's trump card is the 50,000 elite soldiers and the Shenji Battalion stationed outside the capital. You should know as well as I do that they are all the most elite troops in the court."
"Those who are capable of leading troops to fight and have the power to mobilize troops are all Mu Jingrui's confidants. They are the key to Xiao Yujue's success. If Mu Jingrui dies... what do you think Xiao Yujue can still win?"
"That was something that happened between you brothers before. It has nothing to do with me." Sun Jinyao's thumb was on the hilt of the sword, ready to snipe and kill Xiao Zhenting at any time.
"Okay, let's talk about things related to you."
Xiao Zhenting smiled and said, "Have you ever thought that once Xiao Yujue ascends the throne, Mu Jingrui will not only be a meritorious official, but also the emperor's uncle. It will be just around the corner for him to be made a marquis and a prime minister. Given his attachment to and possession of Ning'er, will he let you marry Ning'er?"
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