The sweat on Xu Ze's forehead rolled down his cheeks and soon wet his collar.
This was the order of the eldest prince. He was just following the order. How could he possibly reveal the eldest prince's identity?
Qu Li's eyes dimmed slightly, and he walked slowly to Xu Ze, with a meaningful smile on his lips.
He leaned forward and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Master Xu is the eldest prince's man, right?"
Xu Ze's pupils suddenly contracted, and when he met the smiling eyes of the woman in front of him, he felt his brain buzzing violently.
How did she know?!
"I often see Lord Xu and the Fourth Prince getting close. Could it be that the Fourth Prince told him about this?"
When the atmosphere became cramped and dull, a teasing male voice came into my ears.
Xu Ze's old face was stiff. He looked in the direction of the sound, his eyes bloodshot.
"Meng Changru, stop talking nonsense!"
Meng Changru, the Minister of Personnel, had a stern expression on his face. "I'm just telling the truth. After all, I've seen Lord Xu in and out of the Fourth Prince's residence many times!"
"The Fourth Prince is an elegant gentleman. I also like to collect calligraphy and paintings. What's wrong with studying them when I have time?"
Everyone's expression was complicated.
This is a big problem!
What Emperor Kangdi hated most was forming factions for personal gain.
The court officials usually tried to minimize their interactions, except at various banquets, for fear of arousing Emperor Kangdi's suspicion.
Now, Xu Ze actually has close private contacts with the Fourth Prince. How can people not be suspicious?
Kangdi's face became increasingly gloomy.
An undetectable arc appeared at the corner of Concubine Xian's mouth, and her hands under her sleeves were clenched into fists because of excitement.
Now the eldest prince and the fourth prince were arguing with each other, and her few words just now made the emperor suspicious of Xiao Xian. It seemed that her words were the only ones that benefited from this hunt!
Xu Ze felt the imperial pressure emanating from Emperor Kang and knelt on the ground in fear and trepidation.
"Your Majesty, I was really just discussing calligraphy and painting with the Fourth Prince."
Xiao Rui glared at Xu Ze and Meng Changru fiercely, then stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I don't want to defend myself! But I have no ill will towards Da Gan!"
Kangdi's eyes were fixed on the man with a look of confidence, and his emotions were difficult to discern.
Meng Changru lowered his head and glanced at Xiao Xian secretly.
After the Ji family fell, Xiao Xian appeared in his study at night. He was terrified and never expected that Xiao Xian would know that he was Xiao Zhao's man.
He was worried that his official career must have come to an end, but unexpectedly, Xiao Xian was willing to give him a chance.
As long as he could find a suitable opportunity during the hunting and expose someone loyal to Xiao Zhao, he would not only let him go, but also help him become the Minister of Rites.
Although King Chen is unconscious now, the people around him will definitely tell him everything he has done!
"You really don't have any ill will towards Da Gan, but you can't say the same about me!"
Emperor Kang shouted harshly.
Xiao Rui raised his eyes, then quickly lowered his head.
He had a very good alcohol tolerance and never imagined that all his previous painstaking efforts to pretend would be destroyed in an instant just because of the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet.
Kangdi's breathing became disordered and his face became increasingly pale.
The virtuous concubine hurriedly supported him, patted his back to help him breathe, and soothed him with a gentle voice.
"You princes, you really disappoint me!"
Xiao Ci was about to step forward to show his loyalty, but when he met Concubine Xian's gaze, he could only stand there quietly.
Qu Li turned around and glanced at Kangdi.
When their eyes met, Kangdi staggered a few times and fell backwards.
"emperor--"
Concubine Xian couldn't even support Emperor Kang and exclaimed.
Eunuch Fu and others rushed forward and lay on the ground.
Kangdi fell on them, but was not injured.
The imperial doctors all entered Emperor Kangdi's tent, and for a moment, everyone was in panic.
Xiao Ci, Xiao Rui and others all had different expressions.
Changle, who didn't know the truth, was also worried. She grabbed Qu Li's arm tightly and said, "Seventh cousin, is the emperor okay?"
Qu Li patted her hand soothingly, "Your Majesty is the true dragon emperor, and he is naturally blessed by heaven."
"By the way, Seventh Cousin, aren't you an excellent doctor?"
The worry in her eyes was undeniable.
Qu Li felt as if grass had grown in his heart.
Just as I was struggling with how to persuade her, Bai Ruowei spoke.
"Changle, the emperor has fainted. This is a serious matter! If Li'er can't cure him, Prince Chen will definitely be implicated!"
Changle bit her lip, her eyes filled with annoyance.
"It's all my fourth cousin's fault!"
"This is the Southern Suburbs Villa, there are many people around, please keep your voice down." Bai Ruowei kindly reminded.
Changle's eyes were red as she sighed, "What's so good about that position? The Emperor is still healthy, and these people are so impatient!"
Qu Li couldn't bear to see her sad, so he took her into his arms, patted her back gently, and said in a gentle and comforting voice: "Everything will be fine."
They had planned that Emperor Kang would faint this time, as they wanted to use his fainting to test the reactions of the princes.
This matter was of great importance, so she couldn't explain it to Changle and could only let her be sad.
There is a mountain behind the dense forest of Nanjiao Villa. The man stands on the top of the mountain with his hands behind his back, looking in the direction of Nanjiao Villa.
Although the distance was too far and he couldn't see anything, he still stared with a dark gaze.
"Prince! The Emperor has fainted! But..."
Xiao Zhao narrowed his eyes.
That ordinary face was filled with gloom. "Just what?"
"Master Xu is still kneeling outside the tent. I'm afraid he will be deposed by the Emperor!"
Xiao Zhao was not worried about Xu Ze.
The reason why he was chosen was that he felt that although he was loyal, he was mediocre in qualifications and could not assist him at all. If he was dismissed by the emperor for this, he would remember it as a merit for him in his heart.
When he ascends the throne in the future, he will naturally let the Xu family get the benefits they deserve.
"How is Father?"
"The Emperor is in a coma, and the people at the Imperial Hospital are busy coming in and out. The situation isn't good!"
Xiao Zhao still looked coldly in the direction of the southern suburbs villa, a sneer slowly appearing on the corner of his mouth.
"Proceed as planned!"
The atmosphere in the southern suburbs villa was unusually oppressive and cramped. The emperor's condition was unclear, and the court officials had lost their previous interest in hunting, with each having their own thoughts.
Inside the Southern Qi camp, Cheng Ruolan keenly smelled the lingering smell of blood and looked at Feng Yi with concern.
"Fifth Prince, are you injured?"
Even though this man repeatedly trampled on her affection and treated her coldly, she still couldn't bear to ruin all his plans.
In her opinion, as long as she returned to Southern Qi and as long as Qu Li was no longer in this world, Feng Yi would always be able to see her and know how good she was to him!
"Um."
Still with a cold tone.
Cheng Ruolan pursed her lips, her eyes filled with grievance.
She just couldn't believe that Qu Li had the ability to hunt a tiger and get snake gallbladder. He must have gotten Feng Yi's help!
She subconsciously wanted to help Feng Yi check, but was pushed away by Feng Yi.
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