Has something happened in the palace?
Something happened...
Yuan Yao's legs went weak, and she fell to the ground.
Po Yue quickly helped her up, saying, "Don't panic."
Yuan Yao asked anxiously, "What... happened?"
Everything was fine, how did something suddenly go wrong?
Beneath the dark mist of the broken moon, a hint of reluctance flickered in his eyes: "I just received news that the Emperor was poisoned during his lunch."
Poisoning?
Yuan Yao's heart skipped a beat.
They were poisoned during lunch, and it's already midnight...
A long time has passed.
Could it be...
A chill ran down my spine.
A chill ran down Yuan Yao's spine as he looked toward the direction of the Huairou carriage.
Taking a deep breath, Yuan Yao said, "I'll go see Sister Huairou."
After speaking, she composed herself and walked toward the carriage in Huairou.
She walked rather quickly.
So much so that Poyue hadn't even finished speaking...
It rained during the first half of the night.
At this moment, the ground was wet everywhere.
Fortunately, as soon as Huairou was feeling unwell, the palace servants immediately laid out cushions around the carriage.
Yuan Yao ran to the Huairou carriage, her feet sinking into the clean mat.
Just then, the accompanying imperial physician got off the carriage, carrying a box, and bent down to put on his shoes...
Upon seeing Yuan Yao, the imperial physician even forgot to put on his shoes: "Princess..."
Yuan Yao asked anxiously, "What happened to Sister Huairou?"
The imperial physician bowed and said, "Princess, there's no need to worry. The princess is fine. She's probably just exhausted from traveling for days, which caused the spasms."
"I have already prescribed a calming remedy for Her Highness, and I will have it prepared and sent over shortly."
Spasm?
Yuan Yao pressed further, "She didn't have anything else on her mind, did she?"
"No, Her Highness is only a little tired, but there is nothing wrong with her body," the imperial physician replied.
Yuan Yao nodded.
Her eyelashes trembled, and she said to the imperial physician, "You may leave now."
The imperial physician put on his shoes and responded.
The imperial physician seemed a little puzzled as he left.
It is said that Princess Yuanyao and Princess Huairou are closer than sisters, and are always inseparable...
But why does the princess seem so distraught when she hears that the princess is perfectly fine?
The imperial physician shook his head and turned to leave.
"Princess," Aruo gently reminded her from the side, "It's chilly outside, let's get in the carriage first."
Yuan Yao then came to her senses.
She nodded: "Let's go."
After taking off her shoes, Yuan Yao climbed into the carriage in Huairou.
Inside the carriage, Feng Xun, Xie Zhi, and Lin Xuan had already arrived.
Huairou lay there, pale-faced, covered with a brocade quilt, one hand tightly gripping Feng Xun.
Seeing that Yuan Yao was only dressed in clothes, Xie Zhi said, "Aruo, how are you taking care of your princess? Why didn't you even put a cloak on her?"
“It’s not Aruo’s fault,” Yuan Yao replied. “I came in a hurry…”
After saying that, she looked at Huairou and asked, "Sister Huairou, are you feeling better?"
Huairou slowly opened her eyes, her voice weak: "Yao'er... I'm fine."
Feng Xun sighed: "The imperial physician examined Huai Rou's pulse but did not detect anything abnormal."
It's all my fault, I'm the one who made her suffer..."
It's all his fault!
It's his fault for not being able to control himself last night...
Otherwise, why would Huairou be in such distress?
“Feng Xun…” Huai Rou pinched Feng Xun lightly with a little force.
Feng Xun held her hand again: "You should lie down properly, talk less, and rest more."
Huairou hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back.
My face became burning hot.
She was afraid that if Feng Xun worried about her, she would say something she shouldn't have...
Her gaze shifted, and Huairou paused for a moment before asking, "Yao'er, why do you look so pale?"
Her question prompted the other three careless men to turn their heads and look at Yuan Yao.
Upon looking at her, Xie Zhi frowned: "Xiao Yao'er, have you caught a cold?"
As he spoke, he ordered to the carriage, "Someone, bring a hand warmer for the princess!"
"I'm fine..." Yuan Yao forced herself to cheer up.
She looked at the people inside the carriage, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping herself.
Given Huairou's current vulnerability, should we share the news from Beijing?
This place is already a thousand miles away from Beijing.
Huairou was already on her way to get married. No matter what happened in the palace, she had to continue to Xiqiu and could not turn back.
Rather than making her worry, it's better to...
"Hey..."
A sharp eagle's cry ripped through the stillness of the night.
Lin Xuan immediately said seriously, "It's a carrier hawk!"
Unless a major event occurs, the hawk would not suddenly appear at this time!
Xie Zhi said seriously, "I'll go down and take a look!"
After speaking, he had already stepped out of the carriage.
The carriage curtain swayed, letting in a gust of cold air.
Feng Xun tucked the quilt around Huairou: "Lie down properly, don't catch a cold."
"Hmm..." Huairou responded absentmindedly, her mind already wandering outside the carriage.
Yuan Yao's heart pounded.
Even my eyelids, which had calmed down, started twitching again.
Suddenly, I felt a warmth on my body.
Yuan Yao looked up in surprise.
Feng Xun smiled gently and said, "Put it on properly, don't catch a cold."
Yuan Yao forced a smile: "Thank you, brother..."
Feng Xun paused for a moment, then asked, "Yao'er, why are you crying?"
cry?
Yuan Yao smiled and said, "I didn't cry..."
As she spoke, she raised her hand to wipe the corner of her eye.
With this touch, a wet patch appeared on my fingertip.
Yuan Yao's smile froze on her tear-streaked face.
Huairou also got out of bed, stunned, and said, "Yao'er, what happened to you..."
Before she could finish speaking, a commotion broke out outside the carriage.
A shrill voice, laced with sobs, cried out towards Jingye, "His Majesty... has passed away!"
Immediately, the sound of clothes rustling could be heard outside the carriage.
Immediately following was the sound of palace servants and guards from the Great Qi Dynasty kneeling down...
"Splash!"
The sound of the porcelain being overturned was particularly loud inside the carriage.
Yuan Yao stared at Huai Rou with her mouth slightly agape, looking on in astonishment.
Huairou's face was covered in tears, and her clothes were soaked with tea.
She looked utterly astonished: "Feng Xun, Yao'er...did you hear what they were saying?"
"Passed away...who passed away?"
Feng Xun snapped out of his shock and helped Huai Rou up, saying, "Huai Rou, look at me, look at me first..."
Huairou forcefully broke free from him, tears welling in her eyes, and murmured, "I have no father anymore, I have no father anymore..."
After speaking, she threw off the brocade quilt like a puppet, knelt on the carpeted floor in her undergarments, and burst into tears: "Father, your daughter is unfilial, your daughter is unfilial..."
"Sister Huairou... please accept my condolences!"
Yuan Yao lifted the hem of her skirt and knelt down next to Huai Rou, facing the direction of Da Qi, her forehead touching the ground.
A torrent of tears flowed freely...
Huairou cried so hard she almost fainted.
Yuan Yao's eyes were slightly red. She reached out to help Huai Rou up and said in a hoarse voice, "Sister Huai Rou, you can't cry anymore. Get up first."
As she spoke, she gave Feng Xun a wink.
Feng Xun then dared to help Huai Rou up: "Huai Rou..."
Huairou interrupted him in a hoarse voice, "Feng Xun, I want to go back!"
go back?
Yuan Yao and Feng Xun were both stunned.
"Can't!"
The carriage curtain was lifted from the outside.
Feng Xun quickly pulled up the blanket and wrapped Huai Rou in his arms.
Ignoring everything else, Xie Zhi strode in: "Before his death, the Emperor left an edict: Huairou, you must go to Xiqiu with Fengxun to complete your wedding. You must not turn back!"
Upon hearing this, Huairou burst into tears again: "But..."
"No buts!" Xie Zhi held a bright yellow cloth in his hand, his eyes burning: "Huairou, this is the only way I can see you off."
Because, the Ninth Prince also got into trouble.
I've already sent someone to fetch the horses. As soon as they arrive, I'll set off for the capital..."
"What...what did you say??"
Yuan Yao's pupils contracted sharply, and she stared at Xie Zhi in disbelief.
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