[The Crown Prince was assassinated first, and then the Fourth Prince went blind. Everyone's first thought was that he was trying to kill two birds with one stone! The spearhead naturally turned to him.]
Jiang Songyi's thoughts were filled with a hint of malicious calculation. "Regardless of whether he did it or not, throwing this basin of dirty water on him will be enough to make him miserable for a while."
Jiang Songyi glanced at the tall figure of the elder brother in front of her from the corner of her eye:
[Big Brother's move, ostensibly to throw out an analysis to relieve the court's worries and dispel any possible connection between us and the Jiang family, but his deeper intention coincides with my idea of 'killing with a borrowed knife.']
[It's really... a perfect match.] A hint of hidden pride quietly passed through her heart.
Diverting the blame to Xin Yiwei was exactly what she wanted. Jiang Jinzhao's words saved her a lot of trouble.
Sitting on the dragon throne, the emperor, who had been silent all the time, looked at Jiang Jinzhao with a heavy gaze, which finally fell on his left arm that was suspended by a bandage and Jiang Songyi's pale but calm face.
"The Crown Prince is in danger, disturbing Your Majesty," the Emperor said, his voice carrying the majesty of a long-time ruler and a hint of subtle fatigue. "You two were frightened at Mount Li, and then injured while protecting Your Majesty. I am truly uneasy."
He tilted his head slightly and said to the eunuch standing at the bottom of the stairs, "Tell the chief judge of the Imperial Hospital to personally prepare two bowls of the finest tranquilizing medicine and give it to you immediately."
Soon, two young eunuchs came carefully to Jiang Jinzhao and Jiang Songyi, carrying two exquisite blue and white porcelain bowls.
The medicinal soup in the bowl was dark and thick, and you could tell at a glance that it was incredibly bitter.
Jiang Songyi glanced at the dark medicine in the bowl, without even touching the rim, before frowning slightly. She spoke softly and gracefully to the eunuch who brought the medicine, "Please tell the Emperor that I appreciate His Majesty's grace. However, I'm not seriously injured and haven't been too frightened today. This medicine is strong and may not be suitable for my constitution. I'm afraid... ahem... I've let His Majesty down, so please take it back."
She even coughed twice, looking even more frail.
The reasons are high-sounding and the attitude is respectful and docile.
The young eunuch hesitated for a moment, and seeing that the emperor had no objection, he had to agree respectfully. He then took the bowl of medicine that he was going to offer to Jiang Songyi and turned to Jiang Jinzhao.
"Your Highness," the young eunuch respectfully placed the bowl of medicine that Jiang Songyi had refused on the small table in front of Jiang Jinzhao, his voice neither too loud nor too soft, just enough for those nearby to hear, "This is for the young lady. I've specially sent this servant to bring it to you. The young lady said..."
The young eunuch paused, trying to put on a genuine smile, and mimicking Jiang Songyi's sympathetic tone, "The young lady said that you were wounded and bleeding while protecting the emperor, and you were frightened. You need to calm your mind and strengthen your body the most. Please be sure to use her share on her behalf, as it will be a token of His Majesty's gratitude. It is also a token of your sympathy for the Crown Prince."
In his opinion, his sister giving up the medicine was a natural expression of her deep concern and consideration for her brother.
Jiang Jinzhao had just picked up his bowl of medicine and was about to drink it, but when he heard this, he paused.
Prince brother.
Compassionate.
A piece of heart?
These three words were like little hooks, instantly and gently hooking Jiang Jinzhao's heart. Although his sister looked dull at ordinary times, but at the critical moment, she still remembered him, her big brother, right?
He had rescued her from the predicament before the palace, and now he was giving her medicine in a seemingly willful but actually considerate way...
A trace of joy that he himself didn't even notice flashed across his eyes.
Without hesitation, he picked up the first bowl of medicine, brought it to his lips, and drank it all in one gulp!
"Uh...!" Jiang Jinzhao's expression froze the moment the medicine entered his mouth.
His face wrinkled uncontrollably, and his Adam's apple rolled with difficulty.
He suddenly realized a clear and cold reality:
How could his good sister Jiang Songyi be sympathetic and caring towards him?
She simply felt it was bitter and simply didn't want to drink it!
Moreover, she was too lazy to come up with a more smooth excuse to refuse the emperor's gift of medicine, and just pushed him out as a shield!
What a good way to be generous to others!
Jiang Jinzhao held the empty little porcelain bowl. Two bowls, two full bowls in total! This taste was even worse than swallowing molten iron.
Looking at the second bowl of medicine that originally belonged to Jiang Songyi and was diligently handed over by the young eunuch, the blue vein on Jiang Jinzhao's forehead, which had just calmed down a little, couldn't help but jump twice again.
He took a deep breath, and the bitter smell that filled his lungs almost made him choke.
"Thank you..." He squeezed out these two words by gritting his back teeth.
The young eunuch only felt that the smile on the prince's face suddenly became a little... indescribable after he took the bitter medicine.
He seemed happy, but also had a toothache. He didn't dare ask, and seeing that the task was completed, he quickly bowed and took his leave.
Jiang Jinzhao lowered his head, staring at his own blurry and distorted reflection in the bowl. He couldn't help but look up at the "culprit" again.
Jiang Songyi had already slipped to the pillar on the other side of the hall, and took out a small bag of candied plums from somewhere. She was holding one in her mouth and eating it in small bites as if nothing had happened.
The sweet and sour taste dispelled some bitter taste, but it made her squint her eyes comfortably, like a cat that had successfully stolen some fish.
Jiang Jinzhao raised his head again, resigned to his fate—Gudong! Gudong! Gudong!
Second bowl down!
He put down the bowl, feeling as if he had swallowed two kilograms of coptis root water. The eunuch's heartfelt words, "The young lady is considerate of the Crown Prince," still echoed in his ears, and his stomach began to churn again.
Jiang Jinzhao closed his eyes, forcibly suppressing the urge to vomit, with only one thought in his mind:
This sister... is really his little ancestor!
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