Chapter 189 Half Dead

Imperial Palace, Minghua Hall.

"Biyu, have you found out everything? What did the Imperial Hospital say?"

In order to find out Murong Ye's condition, Xue Qingyao pretended to be sick and sent Biyu to the Imperial Hospital to get a prescription.

Biyu met her anxious gaze and shook her head, saying, "The people in the Imperial Hospital kept their mouths shut about the injury of His Royal Highness King Xian, and there were guards at the gate of the courtyard where King Xian lived, so no one was allowed to approach."

Xue Qingyao's expression changed.

Could it be that Murong Che wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to kill Murong Ye quietly?

It seems that God wants to kill Murong Ye, so it’s not her fault.

Xue Qingyao clenched her hands and made a decision in her heart.

Since Murong Ye was already half dead, there was no need for her to waste time on him.

From today on, she will abandon Murong Ye and surrender to Murong Che.

Ever since Murong Ye was stabbed by Lan Zheng, those ministers in the court who originally supported him have shown signs of distancing themselves from Prince Xian's Palace.

It won't be long before the Xianwang Party will be controlled by Murong Che.

Anyway, she has already successfully served the emperor in the emperor's bed. The most important thing in the future is to compete with Xue Youli for the opportunity to serve the emperor in the emperor's bed. As long as she can be the first to give birth to the eldest prince, she will be able to help her son ascend the throne.

Thinking of this, Xue Qingyao changed the subject and said with a smile, "The emperor must have his reasons for doing this. You saw how badly His Royal Highness Prince Xian was injured that day. If no one is allowed to disturb Prince Xian, his injury will heal faster."

Biyu was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Master is right! Do I still need to go to the Imperial Hospital to get medicine tomorrow?"

"No need, it's just a minor cold. I'll be well tomorrow after taking the medicine prescribed by the Imperial Physician." Xue Qingyao recalled the day when Murong Ye was stabbed by Lan Zheng, and couldn't help but sigh softly, "The Gu worms of Nanzhao are truly extraordinary. It would be great if I could get some."

She even wanted to stab Xue Youli to death in her dreams. If she had a puppet dragon in her hand, she could control the puppet to do things for her that she dared not do.

It’s a pity that refining puppet dragons is a secret technique of Nanzhao. How can she get it just because she wants to?

Biyu saw what her master was thinking, and she rolled her eyes and said to her, "Master, on the way back, I heard some eunuchs discussing the Nanzhao envoys. They said that General Meng took Princess Lanluo to Zicheng Palace to ask for resignation from the emperor, and it seems that their envoys are going to take Princess Lanluo back to Nanzhao."

Xue Qingyao's eyelids jumped when he heard this. "Didn't Lan Luo want to stay in Jiuzhou for the marriage? Why did he want to go back to Nanzhao?"

If Lan Luo left, she would never have the chance to learn about Nanzhao insects again.

Before, everyone was speculating that the insects on Lan Zheng were planted by Lan Luo in order to eliminate a competitor.

After all, Lan Zheng is older than her, and if the emperor wants to arrange a marriage, he will definitely give priority to Lan Zheng.

I didn't expect Lan Luo to be so bold and ruthless.

Biyu shook her head. "I don't know the exact reason, but the eunuch's story is very convincing, so it shouldn't be fake news."

No! Before Meng Shi and the others returned to Nanzhao, she had to find a way to meet Lan Luo alone!

Xue Qingyao had a plan in his mind. If it succeeded, Xue Youli would die without anyone knowing.

The more she thought about it, the more excited she became. She quickly said to Biyu, "Take some cakes and follow me to Zicheng Palace. If you see Princess Lanluo, I want to talk to her."

Although Biyu has not been with Xue Qingyao for a long time, she knows her character very well.

At this moment, looking at the calculation in Xue Qingyao's eyes, Biyu could probably guess what Xue Qingyao was thinking in his heart.

Just thinking of Lan Zheng's horrible appearance that day made her heart tremble uncontrollably.

She pondered over it again and again in her heart, and finally advised, "Master, many people outside are saying that Princess Lanluo might be the real murderer who murdered Princess Lanzheng and His Royal Highness Prince Xian. You should not get too close to her, otherwise if something similar to that day happens again in the palace in the future, what will you do if others suspect you?"

After all, she was Xue Qingyao's personal maid. If anything happened to Xue Qingyao, she would be the first to suffer.

In order to prevent her master from making mistakes, Biyu felt that it was necessary for her as a loyal servant to remind her master at this time.

Xue Qingyao is going to see Lan Luo now. If puppet dragons hurt people again in the palace in the future, she will definitely be the biggest suspect.

Xue Qingyao heard her hidden meaning and sneered, "You don't think I would go to Lan Luo without even thinking about the consequences, do you? I went to the library to read books about Nanzhao Gu insects these days, and I have already figured out what the puppet Gu is. You can rest assured, even if I get the puppet Gu, I have a way to get rid of it."

Biyu looked at her confident look, and felt even more uncertain in her heart, "Master, Concubine Xue is cunning, can she just stand there and wait for you to plant a snake on her?"

Princess Lanluo was a native of Nanzhao. She had been exposed to insects since she was a child, and was unable to completely remove them in this accident.

Xue Qingyao is just an armchair strategist who has read a few books. What can he do?

Xue Qingyao had already thought it through. Since the young dragon obeys the person who owns the mother dragon, then after Xue Youli is bitten by the dragon, she will let Xue Youli burn herself to death. Not only will this solve her biggest worry, but even the evidence of the dragon will be destroyed by fire. Who can still suspect her?

The more Xue Qingyao thought about it, the more he felt that he was extremely wise and intelligent.

"I have been fighting with Xue Youli for so long, and it has long been a fight to the death. Even if I don't kill her, she won't let me go. In this case, why don't we strike first?"

"But……"

Biyu was still worried, but Xue Qingyao interrupted her impatiently before she could finish her words, "Don't be so anxious! We have to hurry to Zicheng Palace. If we are late, Meng Shi and Lan Luo will leave the palace!"

Seeing that Xue Qingyao was determined to find Lan Luo, Biyu sighed softly and prayed silently in her heart, hoping that everything would go well.

After Xue Qingyao led her out of Minghua Palace, they went straight to Zicheng Palace.

The master and servant carried the cakes and hurried all the way. When they arrived at Zicheng Hall, Meng Shi and Lan Luo just came out of the hall.

"I have met General Meng! Princess Luo'er!"

After Xue Qingyao exchanged greetings with them, he turned his gaze and fixed it on Lan Luo. "When we went to Longshou Mountain for the autumn hunt, Princess Luo'er and I hit it off right away. Today, when I heard that you and General Meng had entered the palace together, I immediately brought some cakes that I made for you to try."

When they were at Longshou Mountain, Lan Luo and Xue Qingyao had no interaction at all, and they didn't even exchange a few words.

However, when Lan Luo saw Xue Qingyao making faces at him, he guessed that she must have something to say to him.

So, Lan Luo turned to Meng Shi and said, "General Meng, Ms. Xue and I would like to chat alone for a while. Can you wait for me at the palace gate?"

Xue Qingyao saw Meng Shi's embarrassed expression and immediately reached out to hold Lan Luo's hand, "General Meng, although Princess Luo'er and I have only known each other for a short time, we are like sisters. I promise to only let her taste the cakes and chat about some private matters between girls, and then let her leave the palace."

Meng Shi hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed, "Seventh Princess, I will wait for you in the carriage outside the palace."

"good."

After Meng Shi turned around and left, Xue Qingyao and Lan Luo released their hands.

Lan Luo's eyes fell on Xue Qingyao's face, and he asked word by word, "I wonder what Mr. Xue wants to talk to me about?"

Xue Qingyao looked around and whispered, "Princess Luo'er, there are too many people here, let's talk for a moment."

So, Lan Luo followed her to a secluded place far away from Zicheng Palace.

"Mr. Xue, you have something to say now, right?"

Xue Qingyao knew that Meng Shi didn't have much time left for them, so she didn't beat around the bush and said, "Princess Luo'er, I'm a straightforward person. I know you're going back to Nanzhao soon, so I want to ask you for something."

Lan Luo frowned in confusion. "You are the concubine of the Emperor of Jiuzhou, and you have endless wealth and glory. What on earth do I have that is worth asking for?"

"Of course!"

Xue Qingyao stared at Lan Luo, leaned close to her ear, and said word by word, "I want your puppet dragon."

Lan Luo's body suddenly stiffened when he heard this, and his eyes turned cold as he looked at her, "Even you think that I planted a puppet dragon on Lan Zheng?"

After Lan Zheng's death, the Nanzhao envoys said nothing, but the look in their eyes was filled with resentment and blame.

Obviously, they believed that the insects on Lan Zheng's body were related to her.

Although Lan Luo tried to defend herself, no one was willing to believe her.

Even Meng Shi went to the palace today to meet the Emperor of Jiuzhou. In addition to resigning, more importantly, he proposed to take her back to Nanzhao, hoping that Murong Che would agree.

Murong Che didn't want any minister in the court to marry the Nanzhao princess, but after hearing Meng Shi's request, he agreed on the spot.

Lan Luo knew very well in her heart that the marriage was messed up, and after returning to Nanzhao, she would have to face the terrible wrath of her father.

Lan Zheng's body had been burned, and the insects had also turned into ashes in the fire.

There is no evidence to prove anything. Even if she had a hundred mouths, she would not be able to prove her innocence.

At this moment, even Xue Qingyao thought so. How could she not feel aggrieved and angry in her heart?

Xue Qingyao met her eyes that were about to spit fire, and her eyes rolled. She quickly smiled and said, "Princess Luo'er, of course I don't believe you would do such a thing. But you also know that no one in Jiuzhou can refine a parasite, let alone manipulate a parasite, so everyone naturally believes that you are the murderer who killed Lan Zheng. However, I am different from them. I came to you because I have a way to help you clear the name."

Biyu was watching over them. After hearing what Xue Qingyao said, she was speechless. "..."

Her master's ability to lie with his eyes open is simply outrageous!

Lan Luo's eyes lit up, and he couldn't wait to ask, "What can you do?"