Shangguan Wanning knew that her master was in the hands of the other party, so she did not dare to act rashly. However, at this time, Mu Jingrui's injuries relapsed, and the method of sealing the acupoints with silver needles could no longer suppress it.
Sun Jinyao had not returned yet, and Shangguan Wanning thought something had happened.
Now, the root of solving the problem is to rescue Lu Xiangzi, but now, there is not even one person to discuss with.
Shangguan Wanning had a splitting headache. The busy schedule these days made her feel dizzy.
The emperor vomited blood again, his face turned blue and purple, and his whole body was trembling. He could die at any time.
Xiao Yujue and many court officials waited at the door of the emperor's bedroom, strongly demanding to see the emperor.
"Father, I wish to see you. Please grant me an audience."
Late at night, a flash of lightning streaked across the sky, and heavy rain poured down.
Ge Shuyan walked out surrounded by several eunuchs and palace maids.
Xiao Yujue keenly discovered that the chief eunuch was no longer there.
"Greetings to Her Majesty the Concubine."
Even though he was unwilling in a million ways, Xiao Yujue still bowed and knelt according to the rules.
Ge Shuyan has been practicing martial arts since he was young and has fought on the battlefield. He has a strong aura and momentum.
She slowly walked in front of Xiao Yujue, smiled, and said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is very filial, and I am pleased for the Emperor. However, the Emperor is in poor health and looks haggard, so he doesn't want to be seen by too many people."
"However, now that things have come to this, the emperor also feels that he should give you an explanation. Therefore, let me come out to pass on the oral order and summon Qin Wang Xiao Zhenting to the palace. He wants to see you two brothers."
Xiao Yujue's heart skipped a beat and he sank involuntarily.
He had long expected that Xiao Zhenting's return would be bad news.
Now, summoning Xiao Zhenting to the palace is not known whether this is the emperor’s true intention.
About half an hour later, Xiao Zhenting hurried into the palace under the guidance of the eunuch and came to the emperor's bedroom.
Ge Shuyan turned around and walked in. Not long after, the emperor came out, supported by her and neatly dressed.
Everyone present knelt down and saluted.
"Father, are you okay?" Xiao Yujue asked with concern.
The emperor's eyes swept across Xiao Yujue's face, showing no joy, anger, sorrow or happiness, and there was no light in his eyes at all.
"Are you expecting something to happen to me?"
The emperor's tone was full of displeasure. Xiao Yujue could sense it and hurriedly explained, "Father, please calm down. I am just worried about your health, and..."
"Stop talking." The emperor interrupted Xiao Yujue.
Although his voice was soft, his tone was serious.
"I know that you are looking forward to my death day and night so that you can inherit this vast country as soon as possible, right?"
"Father, you are wise. I have absolutely no such intention."
Xiao Yujue immediately knelt down again, letting the cold rain hit his body.
"Xiao Yujue has evil intentions and is disloyal and unfilial. I hereby decree that his title as Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace be abolished and he be confined to his residence. He is not allowed to take a single step out without permission. If he disobeys my order, he will be killed without mercy."
Xiao Yujue's expression suddenly changed.
“Father…”
"Pull it down."
At the emperor's command, the imperial guards rushed forward, grabbed Xiao Yujue's arm and dragged him out.
Xiao Yujue looked at Xiao Zhenting, and the two brothers looked at each other. He saw a cunning light in Xiao Zhenting's eyes.
After Xiao Yujue was driven out of the palace, the emperor ordered the important task of commanding the palace guards to be entrusted to Xiao Zhenting.
The entire palace was controlled by Xiao Zhenting.
When Shangguan Wanning received the news, she felt like she was struck by a bolt from the blue.
She found that everything was different from her previous life, and all the preparations she had made to prevent rebellion and mutiny were useless.
Shangguan Wanning's heart was trembling violently.
Now that things have come to this, the capital city could be in chaos at any time.
She hadn't slept all night, so she walked to the window and opened it.
The sky was just getting light, and the air after the rain smelled of grass. The ground was wet, and the wind blowing across my cheeks brought a hint of chill.
Shangguan Wanning came to her parents' room. Her father was still very weak. He would occasionally wake up and say a few words to her mother, but most of the time he was still asleep.
"Mother," Shangguan Wanning called her mother to the outer room and whispered, "I've asked the housekeeper to prepare a carriage at the back door. You can take father out of the city later."
"You don't need to pack anything. It's just you and Dad, as well as Lutong and Grape. Someone will pick you up outside the city."
Madam Shangguan saw that her daughter looked unhappy and asked worriedly, "Ning'er, has something happened?"
"Mom, the accident was expected. Now..."
"You come with us."
"No, if I leave too, the Prime Minister's Mansion will be empty and will definitely be discovered. Mother, don't worry, I know how to deal with it. You must remember that no matter what happens, we must save our lives. It won't be long before we will meet again."
Mrs. Shangguan could see that her daughter had made up her mind.
Shangguan Wanning has changed a lot in the past two years, and she doesn't know whether it is a good thing or not.
She didn't want to be a burden to her daughter, so she nodded gently.
Shangguan Wanning personally sent her parents onto the carriage, and instructed Lutong and Putao to take good care of them. She also sent her carefully trained secret guards to accompany them in secret.
Everything was ready, and Shangguan Wan Ning no longer had to worry about anything. Now, it was time to solve the last problem at home.
She came to the yard where Shangguan Xiaoxiao lived.
"The eldest lady is here?" Nanny Zhang came up to her with a smile and bowed flatteringly.
"Is my sister up?"
Nanny Zhang was stunned for a moment, then smiled and replied, "Not yet. Miss, if there is anything you need, please come in person. Otherwise, you can go back and rest first, and I will ask Madam to go over and pay her respects to you."
"No need. If she doesn't wake up, then don't wake up. I'll go in and say a few words to her so that she won't have to run back and forth."
After Shangguan Wanning finished speaking, she didn't even give Nanny Zhang a chance to speak and just barged in.
Shangguan Xiaoxiao hadn't gotten up yet, and when she heard footsteps, she opened the bed curtain. She wrapped herself tightly in the quilt, and when she saw Shangguan Wanning, she frowned, obviously dissatisfied.
"Sister's upbringing has really improved," Shangguan Xiaoxiao complained, "Have you even forgotten the art of hospitality?"
Shangguan Wanning didn't say anything. She walked step by step to the bed and looked down at Shangguan Xiaoxiao.
"I have something to return to you."
Shangguan Wanning said this and took out a note from her sleeve.
It clearly said: "My father has already left the house, intercept him halfway."
Shangguan Xiaoxiao's face changed drastically and she was panicked.
"The pigeons you raise are quite fat. Do you want to stew them or roast them?"
"I don't know what you are talking about." Shangguan Xiaoxiao lowered her head and avoided Shangguan Wanning's gaze.
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