Lan Xiuyuan felt as if he had fallen into hell. The surroundings were hazy and indistinct, as if people were talking or ghosts were whispering.
He felt extremely tired, as if he needed someone to talk to for a while. Layers of nightmares, like evil spirits, wrapped around him.
I want to forget, I want to escape, but I can never seem to.
One moment his mother was crying in front of him, the next Hu Tianyong was scolding him, making him feel like he was being tortured in purgatory, with no way to escape.
Finally, the scene changed, and there was Lan Linxue and Qin Kou'er laughing and joking in front of him again. He wanted to curse them, but he couldn't utter a word. He tore at his clothes as if he wanted to rip his chest open.
Hu Tianyong stood anxiously in front of Lan Xiuyuan's bed, watching Lan Xiuyuan writhe in pain on the bed, large beads of sweat dripping from his forehead. He was extremely anxious, but there was nothing he could do.
It was only after the imperial physician precisely and gently inserted needles into Lan Xiuyuan's acupoints that Lan Xiuyuan gradually calmed down and began to relax.
A smile slowly crept onto her lips, and she gradually drifted off to sleep.
Only then did Hu Tianyong let out a slight sigh of relief.
Just then, someone outside announced that the Emperor had arrived.
Immediately, everyone stood with their hands clasped in front of them, stepped aside, and ushered Lan Shanyang in.
Lan Shanyang walked in with a cold face and a deep expression. Without saying a word, he slowly walked to Lan Xiuyuan's bedside and looked at Lan Xiuyuan, who was pale and covered in cold sweat, and asked in a low voice, "What exactly happened?"
The imperial physician quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the Fifth Prince's condition is merely a combination of internal and external factors, exacerbated by excessive grief, which caused him to vomit blood and faint temporarily. I have already prescribed medicine and administered acupuncture to the Fifth Prince. He will be fine after a little more rest!"
Lan Shanyang nodded, then turned to the people below and said in a deep voice, "You all better serve them well. If anything else goes wrong, I will hold you accountable."
After saying that, Lan Shanyang walked to Hu Tianyong's side and said softly, "Prime Minister, you should also go back and rest! Xiuyuan will stay in the palace tonight! You are getting on in years, don't make yourself sick by doing this!"
Hu Tianyong was deeply moved to hear Lan Shanyang's concern for him, and quickly bowed, saying, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty! This old minister is only worried about the Fifth Prince; these old bones of mine can still hold on!"
A cold glint flashed in Lan Shanyang's eyes, but it quickly disappeared. He smiled slightly, gazed ahead, and said slowly, "If you can hold on, you must take care of yourself! Otherwise, I don't know what I'll do in the future!"
"Yes! Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. This old minister will take his leave now!"
After glancing once more at the unconscious Lan Xiuyuan, Hu Tianyong slowly withdrew with a heavy expression.
Lan Shanyang gave two more instructions before returning to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
As soon as they entered, they saw Lan Linxue sitting on a stool, playing with a small lion in her hand.
Upon seeing Lan Shanyang enter, he immediately stood up and asked with great curiosity, "How is Father? Is he alright?"
"snort!"
Lan Shanyang glared at Lan Linxue with annoyance, then slowly walked to the head seat and sat down. "Is it alright for you to ask at this time? What were you doing when you made people so angry they vomited blood?"
Lan Linxue immediately spread her hands innocently: "This is not my fault. How was I supposed to know he would be so stubborn as to vomit blood? Besides, I didn't say anything! I was just telling the truth! He's just being petty!"
Lan Shanyang waved his hand irritably, "Alright! Alright! You always have a point. Hurry up and leave, I still have things to do!"
Lan Linxue immediately pursed her lips, then bowed and walked backward.
Lan Shanyang had just picked up her pen when, as if remembering something, she suddenly looked up at Lan Linxue and said, "Be careful of Hu Tianyong! Lan Xiuyuan is currently embroiled in this kind of trouble, don't let him cause you any trouble!"
Lan Linxue raised her head and gave her father a solemn look, then smiled and nodded before turning and leaving.
Lan Shanyang watched Lan Linxue's retreating figure, then suddenly waved to Jing Quan: "From now on, have the secret guards protect the prince around the clock!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Hu Qianyu died tragically, Lan Xiuyuan vomited blood, and it was time for Hu Tianyong to make his move.
Lan Linxue left the palace and, with Shuanghua in tow, rushed towards Qin Kou'er's residence.
Upon entering, Lan Linxue excitedly dismounted from her horse and rushed inside, calling out, "Kou'er! Kou'er!"
Qin Kou'er was discussing the branch office with Jun Yannuo when she heard Lan Linxue's voice. She was startled, looked up and listened carefully, then frowned slightly. It really was him!
"I'm here!"
To prevent Lan Linxue from causing chaos and disorder in the yard, Qin Kou'er spoke up first.
Lan Linxue has really gotten along well with Hai Tian and the others now; she doesn't even need to wait for notification before barging in. She'll have to give her subordinates a good scolding later; how come they've all become so unruly?
Lan Linxue strode excitedly into the house.
Upon seeing Qin Kou'er, his face lit up with a smile as bright as a blooming peach blossom, but as soon as he looked down and saw Jun Yannuo, his eyelids immediately drooped.
What are you doing here?
Jun Yannuo immediately chuckled and twitched the corner of his mouth: "Your Highness! Shouldn't I be the one asking you that? This is Qin Tian Pavilion's territory, and I am the Grand Steward of Qin Tian Pavilion. It's perfectly normal for me to be here. But you, coming here three times a day, seems a bit against the rules!"
Lan Linxue had no time to argue with Jun Yannuo, and waved her hand impatiently: "Two options! Either you go out, or I'll take Kou'er out!"
Jun Yannuo didn't know what Lan Linxue meant, so he turned to look at Qin Kou'er.
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