The emperor was seriously injured and poisoned. Cen An and the imperial doctors tried their best to save his life, but he could not wake up.
The King of Southern Qi, the King of Yanping, and the King of Wei, along with their civil and military officials, were guarding the palace. Under the pretext of caring about the emperor, they had already begun to take sides.
The eunuch in charge of the seal and the guards of the princess's mansion guarded the emperor. Except for the empress and the imperial physician, everyone else was stopped at the door.
The palace was suddenly filled with a solemn and murderous atmosphere. Everyone felt insecure, laughter disappeared, and even birds did not dare to fly through the sky.
Concubine Shu and Concubine Yun also stayed here with the eldest prince and the second prince. Even though the second prince was less than two years old, they did not dare to leave.
Staying here is just tiring, but if they leave everyone's sight, it might be the death of the two princes.
Not only the imperial palace, but the entire streets of the capital were blocked by the military, all shops were closed, and the people hid in their homes and dared not come out.
Cen An came out of the palace to rescue people at the princess's residence, but he only stayed there for an hour and then returned to the palace.
When asked about Princess Xuanyang's condition, he just said that she was fine. The princess told him that it was more important for him to come back and see His Majesty.
King Ping of Yan and others who knew the inside story knew that this was a cover-up. Cen An was definitely unable to save Xuan Yang, so now they could only save the emperor first.
The King of Southern Qi frowned and said, "If there's nothing serious, why did you get called over? Isn't this delaying the treatment of His Majesty?"
Cen An pretended not to hear and hurried in to see what was happening to the emperor.
King Ping of Yan looked at King Wei and said, "Fifth brother has always had a very good relationship with Xuan Yang. How about you go and visit her?"
How could Xiao Jingyi not know his intentions? "Since the imperial sister is fine, let's wait until His Majesty wakes up. If Second Imperial Brother is really worried, why don't you go and see for yourself?"
King Ping of Yan snorted, "It seems your relationship is just this much."
The King of Southern Qi looked between the two of them, as if thinking about something.
The palace was tense and solemn, and the gates of the princess's residence were also locked. No one was allowed to come in, no matter who came to inquire.
"Who do you think will win, Princess?"
Song Junzhan sat on the stool beside Xiao Li's bed and looked into her eyes intently.
Xiao Li was indeed injured and poisoned, but his fainting at the city gate was fake, and his unconsciousness was also fake.
Last time, Lu Ling's corpse puppet injured Xiao Li's people, and two of them were poisoned. Cen An tried his best but failed to save them.
Xiao Li knew about the existence of corpse poison at that time, how could he not take precautions?
Xiao Li asked Cen An to do research and also sent people to the Southern Region. Although they did not get the real antidote, they did get a drug that could control the disease.
After being scratched, Xiao Li took the medicine to control his pain immediately. Although the wound on his hand could not be healed for the time being, he would not be poisoned and fall into a coma.
She fainted just to make people think she was poisoned.
She will be a bystander for two days.
When she heard Song Junzhan's question, she answered without thinking: "It doesn't matter who wins."
She doesn't support anyone and only looks at the results.
But Song Junzhan actually came to her bedside, which was not the distance they should be apart from.
Song Junzhan looked at her: "What about me?"
"Um?"
Song Junzhan's eyes flashed with many emotions: "The princess asked Rong Qing to protect His Majesty and asked Yang Jun to go outside the city to meet him, but she never told me about this from beginning to end."
"Do you think Jun Zhan is too weak and will be a burden to the princess, or does the princess simply not trust me?"
Xiao Li really didn't expect that he would be questioned.
The image of Song Junzhan holding a sword flashed through his mind, his clothes stained with blood, the edge of his sword clearly visible, like an immortal who had grown demonic bones.
She just thought he was weak, not that he was really weak.
But this did not affect her decision then, nor did it affect her decision now.
She wanted to get up, but Song Junzhan suddenly stepped forward and gently held the corner of the quilt: "Princess, you are injured, don't move."
He was so close that Xiao Li could smell his unique fragrance.
Xiao Li was slightly startled, lowering her eyes and answering his question: "They are warriors, and you are a scholar. You are not needed in this game today."
Song Junzhan lowered his head and moved closer, forcing Xiao Li to open his eyes and look at him. A faint blue flame burned in his usually cold eyes.
"Even if you don't need me, why didn't the princess let me know anything?"
"Princess, you've put yourself in danger. Don't you think about coming back alive?"
It was the first time that Xiao Li saw Song Junzhan so aggressive.
Xiao Li didn't answer, so Song Junzhan continued, "Yesterday you half-jokingly said that if you died one day, you would let me kill the king. Actually, today is the day, right?"
"You don't want to help me anymore, and I want to fulfill my long-cherished wish. The only way is to kill the king."
His hands were shaking and the corners of his eyes were bloodshot, showing anger, but more of disappointment and sadness.
He was willing to give her his life and be loyal to her, but she did not trust him and she even wanted to abandon him with death.
How could she be worthy of his loyalty and faith?
Xiao Li was speechless because he was right. Seeing how sad he looked, she didn't have the heart to argue or lie to him.
"Song Junzhan..."
Xiao Li suddenly opened his eyes wide because Song Junzhan actually kissed him directly.
He just stuck to her tightly without any other movements.
Their breaths intertwined, their breathing was hot, and I could almost hear his violently beating heartbeat.
After a moment, Song Junzhan stood up, his eyes sparkling with intense emotions, his cheeks slightly flushed. The first kiss made it difficult for him to calm down, but he was firm in his attitude.
"I respect the princess. Even though I admire her, I have never had any intention of disrespecting her. It was the princess who made me lose my composure..."
After he finished speaking, he knelt down in front of the bed and said, "Jun Zhan has committed treason. Please, Princess, punish me."
Xiao Li: “…” He had said everything, good or bad, and he had taken advantage of it.
He sneered, "You're taking advantage of someone's misfortune and you're just taking advantage of the fact that I don't have the strength to hit you."
Song Junzhan suddenly looked up at Xiao Li. Is he not angry?
Xiao Li lifted the quilt and sat up, staring at him for a few seconds, then reached out and stroked his fair cheek, pinching his chin ambiguously. Seeing his earlobe turn red instantly, she smiled jokingly and let him go.
"Song Junzhan, I admire you very much, not because of your looks, nor because of your talent, but because of your unwavering determination to revive the imperial examination system."
“Before becoming saints, saints and wise men were ordinary people. They simply walked paths others dared not walk, stood firm for things others dared not acknowledge, fought against their times, and changed the world’s perceptions. Time and facts then proved them right, and they were ultimately revered and venerated as saints.”
"And you, in my eyes, are just like that. What you are determined to do will definitely change the world."
Song Junzhan's eyes flashed. He didn't expect that she thought of him this way.
Xiao Li stared into his eyes, and the coldness and darkness in them gradually emerged: "You regarded me as a lifeline, but unfortunately, I was never the wise leader you wanted."
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