"You you you you..."
Princess Mingyang has even forgotten how to speak.
"Mother, you're not mistaken, I've lost weight."
Zhenyuan watched Mingyang Princess's reaction with satisfaction and said with a smile that it took him a long time to process this matter.
But seeing Princess Mingyang's reaction, he couldn't help but feel secretly pleased. He wondered if Xiaoting would be frightened by his appearance. Suddenly, he began to look forward to it.
"Yuan'er, you've really lost weight. What happened?"
Princess Mingyang stared at Zhenyuan in disbelief. He was just like that yesterday… how could he have changed so drastically overnight…?
Prince Zhen told Princess Mingyang about the pills Ji Jiuying gave him and what happened last night. Princess Mingyang was secretly surprised. This Princess was truly extraordinary. She could even refine such heaven-defying pills and give them to Yuan'er.
Thinking of something, Princess Mingyang frowned slightly. "Yuan'er, why would Princess Anping suddenly send you pills?"
"Perhaps it's because... because I am Xiaoting's friend, and Xiaoting is on good terms with her..."
"Yuan'er, you're lying to your mother again." Princess Mingyang knew that Zhenyuan was lying when she saw him avoid looking at her while he spoke.
"Oh dear, Mother, this was a deal between me and Xiao Jiu. I promised her I wouldn't tell anyone. Please don't ask any more questions, Mother."
Seeing his insistence, Princess Mingyang stopped asking questions. The child had grown up and should know how to behave appropriately.
When Prince Mingyang returned from court, he heard the servants' discussion and rushed over. His reaction when he saw that Zhenyuan had lost weight was similar to that of Princess Mingyang.
He even threatened to personally visit and thank her with Zhenyuan, but Zhenyuan stopped him, saying, "Father, that's not appropriate. I've already thanked her, and besides, this is a transaction between us. It's not convenient to make a scene. This elixir is her own unique recipe; if word gets out, it might put her in the spotlight..."
Only then did King Mingyang realize that Zhenyuan's words made perfect sense. The fact that she had the divine dragon artifact and the twin lotus flowers was already being watched by countless people. If she were to reveal such a heaven-defying pill, it would probably cause her a lot of trouble.
At this moment, Princess Mingyang noticed that Prince Mingyang's brows were still furrowed with worry, so she asked, "Your Highness, has something happened in the palace?"
Prince Mingyang sighed softly, "Something happened to the Third Prince."
The Liang family had been kind to him, and the Third Prince was his uncle. After the Liang family was destroyed, he secretly helped him several times, only wanting to keep him safe. However, he repeatedly failed Lee's expectations of him.
Prince Mingyang couldn't help but recall what Jun Linyu had said to him a few days ago, and guessed what he wanted to do. Prince Mingyang tried to persuade him again, but he still went his own way, and now he had ended up like this.
"Didn't the Third Prince just return to the capital? What happened?"
"He's dead! He colluded with outsiders to seize power... and was executed by the Emperor."
Princess Mingyang and Prince Zhen were both stunned. If it was a plot to seize power, how come they hadn't received any news at all?
This matter is probably not as the palace says, but who cares? Who would dare to provoke the emperor for Jun Linyu's sake?
A few days after the Third Prince Jun Linyu returned to the capital, news spread that he had been executed for colluding with outside factions to seize power, causing a stir among the people.
Imperial families have always been ruthless.
Upon hearing this news, Feng Che remained expressionless, while Feng Wu, sitting opposite him, was furious.
"Why did that damn Jun Linyu get killed by you guys so quickly? I haven't even avenged Jiu'er yet!"
Feng Che patted Feng Wu on the shoulder, "Fifth brother, now that Jiu'er is in seclusion, since you've also come out of seclusion, why don't you go back to the Heavenly Domain Continent to investigate some matters?"
Fengwu immediately understood, "Second Brother wants to talk about the Soul-Locking Needles?"
Feng Che nodded. "This matter concerns the lives of the Feng family and Xiao Jiu. I have a feeling that the person who administered the acupuncture is somewhat suspicious."
"Fifth brother, I'm leaving this matter to you. Also, Jiu'er will be going to the Heavenly Realm soon, so make some preparations in advance."
Fengwu nodded upon hearing this, "Alright, leave this to me. But second brother, didn't you say that Father and the others were also investigating the Soul-Locking Needle? Why do you want me to investigate it as well?"
Feng Che narrowed his eyes, "I'm afraid the Feng family will be detrimental to Jiu'er... We must make a plan to ensure both sides are safe."
Feng Wu nodded and then returned to the Heavenly Domain Continent.
Since the news of Jun Linyu's plot to usurp the throne spread, Jun Lintian knew the positions of his father and mother. Although he knew about Jun Linyu and the Crown Prince of Western Jin's conspiracy, he had no evidence.
As the day of his marriage to the second princess of the Western Jin Dynasty drew ever closer, Jun Lintian remained sullen and unhappy.
With Jun Linyu dead, the marriage will fall to him again.
"How about we have the second princess of the Western Jin Dynasty marry into an official family?" Jun Lintian shook his head at the suggestion. "No, no."
Thinking of something, Jun Lintian changed into a set of night clothes, left the palace, and soon arrived at the post station.
Since the Third Prince's affair was exposed, the Crown Prince of Western Jin left under the pretext that the Emperor of Western Jin was seriously ill. The Second Prince of Western Jin was simple-minded and had never been involved in court affairs. He didn't care about these matters at all, especially since he was currently in the Princess's residence.
There were only some envoys from the Western Jin Dynasty and the second princess of the Western Jin Dynasty in the post station.
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Upon hearing the noise, Murong Ning quickly drew his sword and looked defensively towards the window.
A dark figure entered, and Murong Ning's heart sank. Without saying a word, she brandished her sword and went to meet him.
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