"My men have found out that the mentally challenged palace maid who escaped the palace after being given a fake death potion by Consort Li is in Xiao Ziwu's hands. The assassination attempt on him that night was just a feint; the primary objective was to rescue this palace maid." As long as this palace maid is rescued, there will still be a glimmer of hope for finding the secret medicine.
To find the secret medicine, we would spare no effort, even if it meant sacrificing countless lives! King Qi raised his eyes and gazed into the distance, his gaze as deep and dark as a frozen pool, revealing a hint of madness that vanished in an instant.
Mu Chengye felt slightly relieved and asked again, "Have you managed to rescue the person?"
He chuckled gently, "The kidnapping is out."
Mu Chengye's tone was sinister, "That's good. The old emperor's edict of succession originally included the prince's name. If it weren't for that vile woman's denunciation of the prince's hidden illness, Xiao Lian wouldn't have been able to steal the throne for so many years!"
Upon hearing the words "hidden illness," King Qi's fingers tightened, his gentle smile vanished, and his eyes flashed with a chilling intensity as he stared blankly at Mu Chengye.
Mu Chengye's eyelids twitched, and he hurriedly put down his teacup, staring wide-eyed as he said, "This humble subject has misspoke, this humble subject deserves to die!"
Prince Qi had a handsome face, fair skin that rivaled even that of women, and shapely, smooth legs with sparse hair. However, he had a hidden ailment that he dared not tell outsiders.
—The King of Qi did not raise the object.
Over the years, the King of Qi sought out renowned doctors everywhere, but to no avail. As a result, he was stripped of his throne!
After all, the inability to produce an heir is a major taboo for the royal family!
Without an heir to carry on the imperial line, after a hundred years, when the emperor passes away, the dynasty will eventually face its demise.
King Qi never stopped seeking medical treatment. Until he learned from Yao Mengchi that the former Consort Li possessed a secret medicine that could cure all diseases, which had been confiscated by the previous emperor and returned to the national treasury.
This earth-shattering news rekindled the hope in King Qi's heart!
Once he obtains this secret medicine and cures his hidden ailment, the throne will be his for the taking!
For many years, he searched everywhere for the palace maid without success. Until recently, his men reported that the palace maid had been hidden in a secluded mansion by a martial artist named Duan Ximu who was by Xiao Ziwu's side.
It was named Duan Mansion.
On the day of the assassination attempt, everyone's attention was focused on the Third Prince's residence, so the Duan residence was naturally poorly guarded. The Prince of Qi's men intercepted the person without breaking a sweat.
Over the years, Xiao Limin willingly submitted to Mu Chengye in order to exploit his feelings for her and use his position as prime minister to amass wealth and raise soldiers for himself.
Once his hidden illness has healed, he will raise an army to reclaim the throne that rightfully belongs to him!
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