He had no choice but to pick up his pen and leave a note for Jiang Zhili:
Thinking of my beloved, waiting for your return.
After finishing writing, Song Yi thought for a while, then took off the jade pendant and placed it on the note.
The secret guard couldn't see what Song Yi wrote, he only saw him take off the jade pendant from his waist.
He widened his eyes: "Master, this jade pendant..."
This is the jade pendant given to the master by His Majesty!
Song Yi glanced at the secret guard, his expression slightly cold: "I owe her this."
This jade pendant is a symbol of his identity and can also be regarded as a token of trust between him and her.
The ointment Zhizhi applied to him was much more valuable than this jade pendant. If it weren't for that ointment, he would have collapsed long ago...
The current Song Yi no longer remembers all the bullying he suffered when Jiang Zhili first bought him.
The secret guard lowered his head: "Yes, Master."
He knew about the injuries on his master's body. If it weren't for Miss Jiang's ointment, his master's life would be in danger.
Miss Jiang is very domineering. The master gave her the jade pendant, probably because he wanted to draw a clear line between them. Prime Minister Jiang has done many evil things, and he gave her this jade pendant. When the master meets Miss Jiang again, there is no need to show mercy to her!
Song Yi signaled the secret guard to stand up. He opened the door, took one last lingering look at the room, and then flew away...
Jiang Zhili, who was in the opposite room, looked at the blue dot on the map getting farther and farther away from the Prime Minister's Mansion, and she sat up from her bed.
{Sister Zhizhi, Song Yi just left like that! He didn't even say hello to you. That's so rude. He was so affectionate with you on the boat trip, how could he change so quickly?} There was a hint of resentment in Duoduo's baby voice.
Sister Zhizhi even bought him some ointment from the mall!
Jiang Zhili lit the candle in the dark, put on some clothes casually and went out.
She comforted Duoduo in her mind: "Song Yi is the Third Prince. Calculating the time, there have been some unusual movements on the Crown Prince's side. He left in the middle of the night so something must have happened. Let's go check it out first."
She had already prepared for Song Yi to leave.
It was pitch black outside the house. Linglong, who was guarding the door, fell to the ground. She must have been knocked unconscious.
Jiang Zhili came to the room opposite with a candle.
{Oh! There’s something on the table!} Duoduo’s tone was a little excited.
It said, that person had already engraved Sister Zhizhi into his soul, how could he leave without saying a word!
Jiang Zhili walked quickly to the table.
{It's a jade pendant with a message: 'Thinking of the beautiful woman, waiting for her return'. Song Yi is asking Sister Zhizhi to wait for him!}
Jiang Zhili held the jade pendant and the note in his hand, then left the room.
This jade pendant feels cold to the touch and has dragon patterns carved on it. It is priceless and a symbol of status. Song Yi left this jade pendant as a token of his identity.
Jiang Zhili returned to her room. When she passed the door, she thought for a moment and put her coat on Linglong.
It’s not worthwhile to have to take leave when you have a cold.
Imperial Palace.
The Taiji Hall was brightly lit and filled with the bitter smell of medicine. Several imperial physicians gathered in front of the dragon couch, taking the emperor's pulse, their expressions very solemn.
Song Min was kneeling below, his gentle face now lingering with a trace of sorrow, and his complexion was a little pale.
At this time, a brightly dressed woman hurried in. She had a pretty face and a graceful temperament, but her eyes were slightly red at this moment, and she looked pitiful.
This is the prince’s biological mother, Concubine Zhen.
The Queen has no children and she started practicing Buddhism five years ago. She has become oblivious to what is happening outside. The current Emperor favors Concubine Zhen and has handed over all the affairs of the harem to her. The Queen has been sidelined.
Zhen Fei's voice was choked with sobs. She bent down and helped Song Min up: "Prince, His Majesty's body is..."
Song Min stood up and shook his head at Concubine Zhen, his expression saddened. "The imperial physician said that my father's health is at its end..."
As he spoke, a tear flowed from the corner of Song Min's eye, and Zhenfei also held his hand and cried.
The imperial physician who was taking the emperor's pulse couldn't help but sigh. He walked over to Zhenfei and Song Min and knelt down.
"Your Highness, His Majesty's condition...right now, the only thing he can do is use the thousand-year-old ginseng to keep him alive. As for how long he can hold out, I cannot guarantee it."
It was common for the imperial physician to die with the emperor, but His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was kind and told the emperor as soon as his condition worsened. He knew the emperor's condition well and told the imperial hospital not to panic.
Song Min nodded, sent the imperial physician away, and asked all the palace people to leave. Only he and Concubine Zhen were left in the Taiji Hall.
"Min'er, get ready quickly. The second princess and the ministers will be here soon!" Zhen Fei's voice, which had been choked with sobs, had become serious.
Song Min walked quickly to the bright yellow bed where the emperor lay, looking haggard. Although he was in his forties, he looked like a man in his seventies or eighties.
His eyes were slightly open, his gaze was empty and dim, and only the slightly rising and falling chest proved that he was still alive.
Concubine Zhen showed a bit of disgust on her face. She covered her nose with a handkerchief and said in a cruel tone: "Min'er, do it!"
The entire harem is controlled by them, mother and son. As long as they take action to kill the emperor, the whole world will be theirs!
Song Min swallowed, bent down and put his hand on the emperor's neck.
As long as he strangles his father to death, the whole world will belong to him...
Zhenfei's heart was beating wildly as she watched Song Min's actions.
At this time, the door of Taiji Hall was pushed open and a sharp and piercing voice was heard.
"The Third Prince has arrived—"
Song Min quickly withdrew his hand.
Zhen Fei's tone was panicked. She screamed, "Third Prince! Isn't he dead?!"
The two of them looked towards the palace entrance together.
Song Yi, dressed in black and covered with frost, strode into the hall.
Behind him were hundreds of secret guards holding spears and swords, who surrounded the entire Taiji Hall.
"Crown Prince and Concubine Zhen are plotting to murder our father. Capture them all!"
Song Min's face was pale, and he was terrified in his heart, but he still tried to remain calm: "Third Prince, what do you want to do by bringing guards into the Taiji Palace?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the eunuch's shrill voice sounded again.
"Her Majesty the Queen and the Second Princess are here—"
"Prime Minister Jiang, Lord Li, Lord Zhang, and Lord Chen have arrived—"
Not only the harem, but even people from the previous dynasty arrived at this critical moment.
"Bold Concubine Zhen, you actually dared to instigate the Crown Prince to murder His Majesty. What crime should you be punished for?" The second princess walked in with the imperial edict in her hand. She glared at Concubine Zhen and the Crown Prince fiercely.
The second princess was born to the late Concubine Ling. After Concubine Ling passed away, she was adopted by the Queen and her relationship with the Crown Prince was not very close.
Concubine Zhen frowned: "Second Princess? How dare you slander me!"
The Second Princess sneered, raised the bright yellow imperial edict in her hand high, and said loudly:
"My father has already sent this princess an imperial edict. The Crown Prince has committed a heinous crime and should be deposed!"
These words were like a thunderclap, shaking the entire Taiji Hall.
"Second Princess, you can't say such things casually. Everyone in the world knows that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is kind and benevolent!" Lord Li stood up and spoke in a stern tone.
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