The entrance to Wangyue Pavilion was filled with Ye Lisheng's hidden guards, so I could only watch from a distance.
One can't help but suspect that Imperial Physician Wang came to treat him.
After about half an incense stick's time, Ye Xuanling emerged from inside with a solemn expression, followed closely by Imperial Physician Wang, who were discussing something with serious expressions.
I made an excuse to carry some snacks to investigate, but was ruthlessly blocked at the door by the hidden guards.
"I'm here to deliver some snacks, please don't make things difficult for me, gentlemen, please let me in!"
The hidden guard glanced at me and said expressionlessly, "I know who you are. They would never let you deliver snacks!"
"Since you know who I am, why won't you let me in!"
"Please leave!"
Their meticulous execution of orders, their vow to not let a single fly in, further confirmed my suspicions.
When one plan failed, I devised two more. I called Xiangye and Lingxin over and told them my plan.
"Miss, you haven't finished the twenty embroidery pieces the Prince asked you to embroider!" Lingxin is meticulous and, after observing her for the past few days, she has proven utterly loyal to Murong Kui, though she can be a bit boring.
Xiangye was equally bored; she spoke bluntly and without much thought: "Let's go back!"
"What are you afraid of? I'll take responsibility if anything happens!"
With that, he pushed Lingxin forward. She glanced at me with a troubled expression, gritted her teeth, and ran towards the hidden guards.
She was panting and looked panicked as she said to the hidden guards, "You'd better hurry and see! The Eighth Prince is fighting with someone!"
They remained unmoved, their faces expressionless, even more so than Ye Lisheng.
Lingxin grew anxious and said again, "The Eighth Prince is at a disadvantage. What if something bad happens to him?"
The hidden guards exchanged glances and ultimately decided to leave one behind to help.
"You stay here and keep watch, we'll be right back!"
Watching them leave, I made a victory sign and couldn't help but admire my own cleverness.
"Xiangye, the fate of our business rests on your shoulders!"
She carried the bowl of mung bean porridge over, her hands trembling slightly: "Brother, it's so hot, I brought you a bowl of mung bean porridge to cool you down!"
This hidden guard wasn't entirely indifferent; he replied, "Thank you for your kindness, young lady!"
After being rejected by him, Xiangye stood there dumbfounded, not knowing what to do.
I was secretly pacing anxiously, almost ready to rush to the front.
Perhaps feeling sorry for Xiangye standing there, the hidden guard took pity on her and drank her mung bean porridge at the speed of light.
The hidden guard fell in just a few seconds, and I was so happy I almost jumped for joy.
"Miss!" Xiangye exclaimed with some concern.
"It's alright, he'll wake up soon!" Since coming here, I've seen all sorts of poisons. A few days ago, I got some sleeping potions from Ye Xuanling; just a little is enough to make someone fall asleep.
"You stay outside and keep watch, I'll go in and check!"
Fearing that Xiangye might be frightened outside, he thought for a moment and then said, "You go back to Mingyu Pavilion and wait for me!"
"Miss, be careful!"
Today's weather is hotter than usual, like a giant steamer, and we are all being steamed.
As soon as I opened the door, a blast of cold air hit me, and I immediately huddled inside.
A beautifully carved bed, even the curtains were black, perfectly matching Ye Lisheng's temperament.
He lay there with his eyes tightly closed, like a lifeless doll.
"Ye Lisheng!"
I called his name several times but he didn't respond at all; the moment my hand touched him, I felt a bone-chilling cold.
"Ye Lisheng, why are you so cold all over?" I didn't even realize how anxious I was.
At that moment, she didn't care about anything else, and while pulling her hand away from the cold, she reached out to touch his forehead.
"It's so cold!" It feels like touching a block of ice.
"Transfer Sixth Brother away immediately!" Ye Xuanling's voice rang out from outside the door as she pushed the door open and entered.
He froze for a few seconds when he saw me holding Ye Lisheng's hand.
"Mo Sheng from the Celestial Master's Mansion has arrived. I will deal with him. You stay here and guard Sixth Brother to prevent anyone from entering!"
I nodded blankly: "Why is he so cold!"
"Sixth Brother was attacked last night!"
That short sentence left me with mixed feelings.
If Ling Ran hadn't escorted me back to the manor, he wouldn't have been assassinated!
Thinking back, he was chasing that boy; could it be him?
"Although you are usually a bit strict and unapproachable, I know you're not a bad person!"
Thinking this, a wave of guilt washed over me: "It seems like I indirectly caused you to get hurt!"
"What a rare guest! The arrival of Imperial Preceptor Mo Sheng has brought great honor to the entire Anyang Prince's Mansion!" Ye Xuanling greeted him with a smile.
Mo Sheng's eyes flickered, and she smiled slightly: "Where is the steward of the Prince of Anyang's mansion?"
"The Imperial Advisor is joking. With your esteemed status, how could an ordinary person possibly receive you!"
Where is Prince Anyang?
"My sixth brother is extremely busy with state affairs, and I have been ordered by him to guard the Prince's Mansion!"
Then, changing the subject, he asked, "Why has the Imperial Advisor come?"
"Last night, the Celestial Master's Mansion was attacked, and an important item went missing. Someone reported that the attacker entered the Prince of Anyang's Mansion!"
"Who is so blind as to utter such a defamatory remark about my Eighth Brother's Anyang Prince's Mansion!"
"Mo Sheng dares to request Your Highness to come out and meet me!" he said with utmost sincerity.
But what kind of person is Ye Xuanling? He's a master of tantrums, shamelessness, and capriciousness—how could he possibly comply with his wishes?
"Are you suspecting that my myna bird attacked your Celestial Master's Mansion?"
"Your Highness, what are you saying? Mo Sheng merely wishes to ask the Prince to come out and say a few words. If His Highness Anyang were to step forward, he would surely be able to capture that thief!"
"Is a mere thief worth such a huge fuss from the Celestial Master's Mansion? Could it be that some unspeakable secret of the Celestial Master has been discovered?!"
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