Everyone was terrified by the scene before them. If this poisonous snake bit Prince Xiao, even the Great Immortal would be useless!
Emperor Wen was sweating coldly, but he didn't dare to move, nor did he dare to let others move!
Xiao Jinghan looked at the venomous snake on his arm calmly. He knew it was Dark Moon Fairy's little snake. Last time in the bamboo forest, it was such a little snake that protected him. Seeing such a little snake again made him feel very familiar!
Princess Nanzhi immediately recognized it as Dark Moon Fairy's little snake and was extremely surprised. She turned her head and looked at Chunhua with doubt and confusion in her eyes.
Chunhua's lips moved slightly, and she lip-synced silently: In the nails!
Princess Nanzhi instantly understood. Without hesitation, she grabbed the maid's right hand and carefully examined her nails. Seeing something unusual inside, she was enraged and shouted, "How dare you, a daring slave, attempt to poison my cousin in front of me!"
Princess Nanzhi then turned to Emperor Wen and said soothingly, "Your Majesty, don't panic. This snake was raised by the Youli royal family and was specially used to protect my cousin. This wicked maid had a poisonous substance hidden in her fingernails. Fortunately, she was killed by my venomous snake!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wen turned his gaze to the imperial physicians. An elderly physician hurried forward, took a closer look, and exclaimed in astonishment, "Your Majesty! The substance contained in this woman's nails is arsenic!"
Emperor Wen's face turned blue with rage, veins bulging on his forehead. He roared, his eyes wide open, "Ma Wei! Investigate this matter immediately! Find out who is so bold as to attempt to murder Prince Xiao right under my nose! If I find out who's behind this, I'll tear them to pieces! No mercy!"
Ma Wei knelt down and kowtowed in fear, and replied in a trembling voice: "I obey your order!" After that, he stood up and led a team of well-trained and majestic guards to act quickly, and dragged the body of the palace maid out of the palace without mercy.
At this moment, Xiao Jinghan suddenly felt a sense of relief in his chest. The suffocating feeling of tightness and shortness of breath instantly dissipated. He took a deep breath and said softly to Emperor Wen, "Your Majesty, please calm down! Thank you for your concern. I feel much better now. Your Majesty has been toiling away for state affairs all day long. It's truly tiring. Please take good care of yourself and your health!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wen's heart warmed, his eyes filled with relief. He smiled, patted Xiao Jinghan's shoulder, and expressed his deep concern. He then instructed, "Since you're feeling much better, rest and recuperate. Take some time to rest and recuperate, and don't worry too much about other things. Tomorrow, when I come to visit you again, I hope to see a lively and energetic Prince Xiao."
Emperor Wen then turned to look at Princess Nanzhi and said earnestly, "Princess Nanzhi, I'll trouble you to spend more time and energy here to accompany and care for your cousin for the next few days. You may leave the palace only after he has fully recovered."
Princess Nanzhi looked at Emperor Wen with a serious expression and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured! I will do my best and spare no effort to take good care of my cousin!" Shortly after Emperor Wen and the ministers left, Princess Nanzhi found an excuse to send Chunhua back to the inn.
As soon as Chunhua stepped into the gate of the inn, she quickly took off the disguise on her face and rushed back to the royal granary.
Luo Lingyue walked out of the office and instructed the groom beside her, "I was so engrossed in checking the account books that I even forgot the time. Let's go home quickly!"
After Luo Lingyue arrived at the General's Mansion, Xiao Jinghan's haggard face kept appearing in her mind, and she felt increasingly anxious and uneasy. After careful consideration, she felt that only by thoroughly understanding certain things could she feel at peace.
While having lunch, everyone in the general's mansion was in high spirits. They heard the good news from the palace that the strange poison in Prince Xiao had been cured.
Sister-in-law Chen Manting said with a smile on her face, "Right now, the whole of Shangjing City is talking about it. Everyone says that our Xiaoqi is a very lucky person! The fact that the Xiao family's young master was able to successfully remove the poison was all thanks to our Xiaoqi! I have to say, the Imperial Observatory is truly amazing and admirable!"
Hearing this, Luo Lingyue's eyes widened, and she sighed inwardly: As expected, the people here are quite superstitious. However, she also understood that Xiao Jinghan's detoxification was ultimately due to her dedication in escorting Nanzhi safely to Shangjing City. If not for this, perhaps everything would be different... Thinking of this, Luo Lingyue's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a relieved smile.
The night was deep, and a cool breeze blew, like a clear spring flowing through, bringing a subtle chill. Luo Lingyue, clad in a pitch-black nightgown, transformed herself into the enigmatic Dark Moon Enchantress. She nimbly weaved through the streets, deftly avoiding all watchful eyes, and sped towards the palace like a ghost.
Dark Moon Fairy tread lightly, silently advancing across the rooftops of the imperial palace, carefully avoiding every patrolling guard. Finally, she arrived at the Snow Palace.
At this moment, in the Haoxue Palace, only a few dim oil lamps emitted a weak light, adding a touch of cold atmosphere to the entire palace. She tiptoed into Xiao Jinghan's bedroom.
When Dark Moon Fairy entered the bedroom, she immediately spotted Xiao Jinghan, seated on the chaise longue. The bright moonlight streamed through the window onto him, like a layer of silver gauze, making his porcelain-like face appear even more holy and unapproachable.
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