Chapter 153 The candlelight reflects the snow, and my heart is uneasy
The carriage of the Prince Regent's Palace was running wildly on the streets of the capital at an almost life-threatening speed.
The clattering sound of the wheels rolling over the bluestone road echoed in the empty streets, sounding particularly harsh and panicky.
The destination was not the heavily guarded Regent's Palace, but the Imperial Master's Palace, which was always famous for its tranquility and elegance.
Before the carriage came to a complete stop, the door was suddenly pushed open from the inside!
Xiao Yu's tall, blood-stained figure rushed down from the car like a whirlwind. He was still holding two people tightly in his arms.
His expression was even darker than the night that was about to dissipate in the sky.
"quick!!"
He roared for the first time at the steward and disciples of the Imperial Master's Mansion who had been waiting at the door and were frightened pale by the scene.
"Clear out the best room in this mansion! Prepare hot water! Golden wound medicine! And... bring out all the life-extending pills your master has treasured!"
The Imperial Master's Mansion is in chaos.
When the disciples at the observatory saw their master's miserable appearance with white hair and a face as pale as gold paper, their eyes were red and they almost collapsed on the spot.
“Master!”
"Master, what's wrong with you?!"
"Quick! Go get the imperial physician! No! The prince has already sent the order! The imperial physician should be on the way!"
"Brother Qingfeng! Come and take a look! Master is... this is..."
Surrounded by the crowd was a young man wearing a green Taoist robe and with a calm expression.
His name is Qingfeng. He is Chu Xuanyi's most proud disciple and the one who can keep his mind the most stable on weekdays.
But at this moment, when his trembling fingers rested on Chu Xuanyi's wrist, the blood instantly drained from his usually calm face!
"This... this is... a sign of burning Dao bones and burning origin..."
Qingfeng's voice was trembling, "Master... he burned all his life's cultivation..."
As soon as these words were spoken, the disciples around could no longer hold back and burst into tears.
The director of the Imperial Medical Bureau, along with several of the most famous imperial physicians, had already arrived, crawling and tumbling.
"Prince...Prince..."
The leading envoy, Wang Yuan, was grabbed by the collar by Xiao Yu before he could even complete the formalities.
"Stop talking nonsense!"
Xiao Yu's eyes were filled with terrifying bloodshot, and his gaze seemed as if he wanted to eat someone alive!
"I don't care what method you use! What medicine you use! Ginseng, Ganoderma lucidum, snow lotus! As long as it exists in this world, I can find it for you!"
He practically gritted his teeth as he roared word by word, "This king only wants one result!"
"They must live!"
"Yes... yes! Your humble servant...your humble servant obeys your command! I will...I will definitely do my best!!"
Dean Wang was so frightened that he rushed into the quiet room that was temporarily used as a ward.
Xiao Yu let go of his hand, but his tall body couldn't help but sway.
He is tired.
It was not just the physical pain and fatigue, but also the mental pain. The string that had been stretched to the extreme finally showed signs of relaxation after the two people were safely delivered.
This moment of relaxation, and the overwhelming fear and terror, instantly overwhelmed him.
He did not follow the imperial doctors in, as staying there would only affect their diagnosis and treatment.
He stood outside the closed door, like a silent statue.
Time passes by every second.
He listened to the suppressed exclamations coming from inside, the tense discussions of the imperial doctors, and the low sobs of the disciples...
He clenched his fists tighter and tighter, his nails digging deep into his palms, drawing blood but he was completely unaware.
After an unknown amount of time, the door was finally pushed open with a creaky sound.
Wang Yuanshi and Qingfeng walked out one after another, both of them looked extremely ugly.
"explain!"
The royal envoy fell to his knees with a thud.
"Your Highness...Forgive me! I...I am incompetent!"
His voice was filled with tears. "Master Imperial Master, this... this isn't an illness, nor is it an injury... this is... this is a sign of exhaustion! The life force in his body has almost been cut off, and he's hanging on by a stream of innate true qi that comes from nowhere... this... this can't be cured by medicine!"
With a loud "boom"!
It was as if something exploded in Xiao Yu's mind.
The oil is running out...
These four words were like a poisoned dagger, stabbing into his heart!
He pushed away the envoy Wang Yuan who was blocking his way and stared at Qingfeng, who also had a pale face.
"You say it!"
Qingfeng took a deep breath, fighting back the tears, and bowed, saying, "Your Highness, my master's condition is exactly as the Royal Envoy described. He... sacrificed himself, forcibly activating the forbidden technique of the observatory to connect with the earth's veins and suppress the demonic heart. This act... violated the will of heaven, and the price was his lifespan and cultivation. Now... now, his life flame is like a candle in the wind, and it could... go out at any moment."
Xiao Yu's body shook violently.
He was silent.
The people around didn't even dare to breathe.
After a long time, he slowly squeezed out a few words from between his teeth.
"Then...what about Jiu?"
The Imperial Envoy quickly replied, "Miss Jiu... she's not in danger of dying. It's just... her bloodline power has been severely overdrawn, her heart has dried up, and her soul has been greatly shaken. That's why she fell into a deep coma, her body as cold as a corpse... If she wants to wake up, I'm afraid..."
"What are you afraid of?" Xiao Yu's eyes instantly became as sharp as a knife!
"I'm afraid... it will take a very long time... maybe ten days or half a month, maybe... three to five years, or even... maybe even a lifetime..."
The voice of Wang Yuanshi became smaller and smaller, and finally, it was completely silenced in the face of Xiao Yu's murderous gaze.
lifetime……
Can't wake up...
Xiao Yu closed his eyes.
He could no longer hold on, and his tall body staggered back a step, leaning heavily against the cold wall.
When the oil runs out and the lamp is extinguished, the life will not last long.
Although one's life is not in danger, he may... become a living dead who will never wake up.
"hehe……"
He suddenly let out a low laugh, full of self-mockery and endless sadness.
"Everyone, go down."
He waved his hand, his voice filled with lingering fatigue.
"Your Majesty..."
"This king says, everyone get off!"
"yes……"
No one dared to say anything more and bowed to take their leave.
Soon, Xiao Yu was the only one left in the entire courtyard.
He stood against the wall for a long time, until his eyes, which had been red with anger and sadness, returned to their dead coldness.
Then he opened the door and walked in.
The room was filled with a strong smell of medicine.
Two beds, placed side by side.
Lying on a bed was his best friend who he grew up with.
The white hair stung his eyes, and he could hardly recognize the old face.
On the other bed lay the girl whom he held dear to his heart.
Her small body, sunken in the soft blanket, looked so fragile. Her pale face, devoid of a trace of blood, was so quiet that it made him uneasy.
Xiao Yu slowly walked to a chair between the two beds and sat down.
He didn't speak.
Just watch quietly.
Looking at Chu Xuanyi's old face, he recalled the scenes when they were young, studying together in the Royal Academy and skipping classes to go horse racing outside the city.
He recalled the coronation ceremony, when Chu Xuanyi, dressed in the imperial robes, stood beside him and said to him, "Prince, we will shoulder the responsibility of carrying the throne of Dayin together."
He recalled the countless late nights when the two of them argued over state affairs in the imperial study, their faces red with anger, but in the end, they smiled at each other and drank a cup together.
Xuanyi...
You bastard.
Who asked you to take the blame for me?
Who asked you... to exchange your life for the so-called stability of the country?
This king...will not allow it.
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