Chapter 528 Desperate Measures?
Jiang Nuanzhi did not expect Chi Heng to say such a thing.
It turned out that not only did he dislike the emperor, but Chi Heng, who had grown up with the emperor since childhood, also disliked him.
He then gave a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth.
"If we're going to play, let's play big."
"With his health in such a state, he still wants to reap the benefits without lifting a finger?"
"How can you just eat meat without doing any work? Nothing in this world is easy."
Upon hearing this, everyone around her turned to look at Jiang Nuanzhi. Most of them hadn't expected her to say something like that, and their expressions varied.
Chi Heng was stunned for a moment, feeling as if he didn't recognize the woman in front of him.
Previously, he only thought his sister-in-law was a wonderful wife.
She was exceptionally beautiful, cooked delicious meals, and possessed remarkable medical skills.
So far, all the plagues and poisons we've encountered have been solved by my sister-in-law.
He held her in high esteem, and to be honest, he was also a little afraid of her, perhaps because Li Rong was always looking after her.
But in the end, he still thought of her as a young woman. Even though she had come to the capital to serve as an official, Chi Heng didn't think too much about it. After all, her medical skills were undeniable, and besides, the Emperor wanted to keep A Rong in check, so it was probably the same as before, leaving Sister Li Sheng in the palace.
It was not yet completely dark, but the room was already brightly lit with candlelight.
The warm candlelight illuminated the sister-in-law's pretty face. She was still incredibly beautiful, yet she seemed completely different. Even her calm, shimmering eyes held a storm powerful enough to overturn everything.
The man's oversized official robe, which was so long it dragged on the ground, somehow gave her an eerie sense of harmony at this moment.
The green official robe of a seventh-rank official, illuminated by the candlelight, seemed to have a faint purple halo, as if she was meant to wear such a robe.
For a fleeting moment, Chi Heng even felt that the young lady in front of him was more suited to be in the court than A Rong, than him, or than anyone else present.
This feeling left him extremely conflicted.
That person was so slender and beautiful, almost unreal. Why did she give him this feeling?
They whispered to each other for a long time.
After a while, he came to his senses and slapped himself in the face.
Chi Heng, you're getting more and more confused.
Are they going crazy by trying any treatment they can find in their desperation?
They actually thought that his sister-in-law could fight Xiao Yuanshan?
For a moment, a strange look appeared on Jiang Nuanzhi's face.
However, Jiang Nuanzhi was in no mood to care about what he was thinking. She simply lowered her eyes and glanced at the sky outside: "Time is running out, I need to get ready too."
Chi Heng was taken aback. Before she could ask, Jiang Nuanzhi had already led Lin Chun and Lü Shizhu inside to tinker with the bottles and jars.
The little princess beside her had an astonishingly bright pair of eyes, even brighter than when she had looked at Li Rong.
"Someone like Sister Nuan should be my family! I've decided, I want to join them, and I want Sister Nuan to always be my older sister, and I'll be the younger one!"
The young princess raised her fist, making a solemn vow. She stared intently in the direction Jiang Nuanzhi had left. She even couldn't help but clutch her heart.
"Even Ah Nuan's back view is so incredibly charming. That official robe is absolutely stunning! Much better than my court dress!"
The next second, he stroked his chin and pondered, "When can I get an official robe to wear?"
Chi Heng glanced at the little princess beside him, and even in the tense atmosphere, he couldn't help but twitch his lips: "What's wrong with you?"
"Nonsense?" The young princess frowned. "Don't you think Sister Nuan is amazing? Putting everything else aside, just look at her daring to confront the Emperor and Xiao Yuanshan. Can you find another person in the world like her?"
Upon hearing this, Chi Heng nodded subconsciously: "Indeed."
He was only halfway through his sentence when reason returned: "Heh, commendable courage. I'm just afraid that when we get there, Xiao Yuanshan will just slap me to death."
As he spoke, he gestured with his hand across his neck.
"Hey, don't boost others' morale and belittle your own! How do you know it won't work if you haven't even tried?"
“The young princess is right, and I also believe in Physician Jiang.” General Wan’s eyes also flashed with excitement, his gaze fixed on the direction Jiang Nuanzhi had left.
Chi Heng took a deep breath; he felt these people had all gone mad.
Is your brain full of water?
Isn't it obvious whether it's feasible or not?
Back then, who in Kyoto didn't know the Four Kings and Six Families?
Prince Ping, Prince Xiang, Prince Heng, Prince Zhennan.
Even the Li family, the Chi family, the Wei family, the Qin family, the Huo family...
One by one, Xiao Yuanshan dismantled the various royal mansions and the six major families.
Do they really think they can confront Xiao Yuanshan head-on with just these remnants of the army, women and children?
Chi Heng naturally hoped that they could put up a fight.
But at this moment, it felt as if his throat was blocked. He couldn't even muster the strength to boost morale.
In a daze, he realized that his wrist had been grabbed. Chi Heng turned his head and saw Wei Ke staring at him intently.
The two arrived at the corridor. Chi Heng pushed Wei Ke's wheelchair, stopped, and looked at him intently: "Just say what you have to say."
Wei Ke lowered his eyes and said calmly, "I have a plan that may protect the lady and also save the general."
Chi Heng was taken aback: "Really?"
Wei Ke pursed his thin lips and said after a while, "Xiao Yuanshan once threatened the general with my illness, but he probably doesn't know that my body has been mostly cured by the madam."
"At the banquet, you should subtly negotiate with him, saying that the general stated he would only show sincerity and be willing to meet me if he healed my wounds. I suppose Xiao Yuanshan, being quite arrogant now, will be willing to treat me. At that time, I will seize the opportunity to stab this into his body."
The next second, his hand slowly opened from inside his sleeve.
Chi Heng looked down and was taken aback when she saw what he was holding.
Wei Ke nodded.
“This hidden blade has been tampered with; once it pierces, it will cut through flesh along with the skin. After I get close to him, you take this arrow and fight your way through with the brothers. As long as your wife can cure the general’s poison, our plans will not have been in vain.”
Chi Hengjun's usual playful smile was gone. He stared intently at Wei Ke and said, "But Xiao Yuanshan is a master of both medicine and poison. Once he makes a move, you will have no chance of survival."
Wei Ke smiled faintly, his voice still calm: "I've been waiting for this day for a long time. If I'm lucky, I'll not only get the blood, but also Xiao Yuanshan's life. Then, I'll have made a profit."
As he spoke, meeting Chi Heng's unwavering gaze, Wei Ke patted him reassuringly: "Don't forget, you must help me and the General get credit."
After a long while, Chi Heng's long sigh echoed in the corridor.
...
Inside the banquet hall of the Regent's Palace.
Wooden wheels rolled across the ornate Persian carpet, and a dozen servants pushed a large cage to the center.
The cage was covered with red silk, so you couldn't see what was inside. You could only faintly hear the sound of chains clinking.
In the main seat, Xiao Yuanshan leaned back in the large chair, his eyes lightly closed, his fingers tapping lightly on the table, keeping a slow rhythm in time with the sound of string and bamboo instruments.
(End of this chapter)
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