Xiao Wanxi, in the treacherous Yangxin Hall, tried her best to maintain a dignified and calm demeanor on the surface, but her heart was like a turbulent sea, with constant waves of turmoil.
She casually turned her eyes slightly, her gaze seemingly relaxed and casual, but in reality, it was like a sharp scalpel, quietly and precisely sweeping towards the commander of the Imperial Guards.
Deep within her eyes lay a keen, eagle-like scrutiny.
They tried to find even the slightest clue of collusion between the Imperial Guard Commander and Ning Chenxing beneath his seemingly calm face.
She knew that the commander of the Imperial Guard held military power in the palace, and his position was of paramount importance. Every subtle change in his expression could be a key clue to unraveling the mystery of this conspiracy.
However, the current situation is like a tightly woven, intricate tangle; the slightest misstep could trigger unpredictable consequences.
Regardless of whether the commander of the Imperial Guards had become Ning Chenxing's henchman, she was perfectly clear in her heart that now was not the time to act impulsively or rashly.
Otherwise, not only would they be in danger of losing their own lives, but they might also push the entire royal family into an abyss of no return.
Just moments before, the person disguised as a bodyguard spoke, relying on his keen intuition and rich experience accumulated over many years of navigating the vortex of court intrigue, he...
She instantly realized that this person was definitely not the emperor's true trusted bodyguard.
The deliberately imitated yet still stiff tone, the unintentional flaws in the speech, and the subtle abnormalities in the behavior all served as a series of loud warning bells.
The sound kept ringing in her mind, making her realize with unmistakable that Ning Chenxing's malicious intentions were now obvious.
But she also knew that she had to be like a steady rock in the deep sea, remaining calm and composed even when faced with the fierce impact of storms and waves.
Never let a moment of impulsiveness reveal your keen awareness that you have seen through everything, thereby ruining the overall situation.
So, Xiao Wanxi pretended to be overwhelmed with grief, and her body swayed slightly involuntarily.
It was as if a gentle breeze could easily knock her over, like a delicate flower swaying precariously in a storm.
She slowly raised her slender, slightly trembling hand and gently covered her trembling lips, as if she were trying her best to suppress the overwhelming grief in her heart.
She nodded slightly, the movement slow and heavy, as if bearing the weight of the entire nation.
His voice trembled and choked with sobs, like the mournful sound of a broken zither string, as he slowly said, "Since it is His Majesty's entrustment, the heavy responsibility of this country will be entrusted to the Fifth Prince."
The affairs of the previous dynasty are numerous and complex, and we rely on Your Highness's utmost efforts to manage them. As for the affairs of the inner palace, I will take care of them and arrange them properly, and I will wholeheartedly serve His Majesty's medicine.
His Majesty always said that Fifth Brother was the most wise and decisive. Now His Majesty is in a coma, and I hope that Your Highness will not fail His Majesty, will not fail... this vast land.
Her words contained both feigned expectations for Ning Chenxing and a hidden sense of helplessness and worry about the situation.
At the same time, he tried to subtly probe Ning Chenxing's reaction with words, and to find out his next move.
Xiao Wanxi was extremely anxious, her heart felt as if it were being scorched by a raging fire, burning with anxiety.
She was filled with the desire to immediately step into the inner palace and see for herself the Emperor's current condition.
Her deep concern for the Emperor surged within her like a raging river, every thought tightly intertwined with the Emperor's safety.
However, just now, Ning Chenxing's seemingly casual yet subtly sharp action was like a chilling gust of wind that instantly pierced her heart.
It made her shudder, and all her urgent impulses were forcibly suppressed in that instant.
At this moment, the emperor was in a deep sleep, his breath was weak, and his life was uncertain. The whole situation was like a dilapidated building on the verge of collapse, extremely precarious.
If he angered Ning Chenxing because of his recklessness and impulsiveness, given Ning Chenxing's now obvious wolfish ambitions...
The harem contained many gentle and weak concubines, as well as innocent and naive princes and princesses.
They will likely be crushed mercilessly like fragile ants in the blink of an eye, falling into a terrible abyss of no return.
She knew that every step she took was like walking through a thicket of thorns strewn with sharp blades, and that the slightest misstep could trigger an irreversible and devastating avalanche.
The current situation has become extremely critical, like a hair's breadth away from disaster. The only thing to do is to do everything possible to stabilize Ning Chenxing.
Only by making him firmly believe that he is completely unaware of his hidden sinister intentions can he possibly find a glimmer of hope.
Find an opportunity to gather irrefutable evidence of Ning Chenxing's treason, and then turn the tide, save the emperor's life, and protect the safety of everyone in the harem.
Recalling what Physician Xu had just said, every word and every sentence seemed like a riddle with hidden meaning, vaguely pointing to something.
However, the scene was chaotic and everyone was in a panic, so she had no time to carefully consider the deeper meaning.
Nowadays, time is as precious as sand slipping through an hourglass, and every second is incredibly valuable.
The most urgent task is to devise a practical, comprehensive, and meticulous solution as quickly as possible to break through this seemingly impenetrable predicament.
Having thought this through, Xiao Wanxi decided to leave the Hall of Mental Cultivation for the time being, in order to get away from this place of undercurrents and hidden dangers.
Only in a quiet place can she calm down and, like unraveling a tangled mess of threads, unravel the mystery and devise a plan.
However, just as she slightly shifted her leaden steps, preparing to turn and leave, Ning Chenxing seemed to see through every thought in her heart.
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