PFC Chapter 113 Assassin
Chapter 113 Assassin
The fifth prince started coughing again: "It seems that the wind is going to blow. When it is windy, my wind disease will not be cured. Then I will go back first."
Qi Suian sent him out. The Fifth Prince originally wanted to take a short rest before going back.
But he didn't expect to meet the eldest prince just after turning the corner, and the eldest prince stared at him with sinister eyes.
"As expected, it was you who reported the case to Qi Suian. You have become more powerful now, right? Although you and I are both princes, you are just a sick dog by my side. How dare you stab me in the back like this? You don't want to live anymore."
The Fifth Prince's face changed: "Brother, why do you have to say such hurtful words between brothers like you and me?"
"Brother, have you ever considered me a brother?" The eldest prince snorted coldly and punched him hard in the face: "The winner is the king."
The fifth prince had no time to dodge and was hit hard, leaving some bruises on the corners of his mouth.
He held onto the wall and managed to stand steady, breathing heavily: "Royal brother."
"I'm telling you, today is a lesson for you. If you dare to meddle in other people's business again next time, I won't just punch you like this."
After saying this, the eldest prince snorted coldly and left quickly!
The Fifth Prince was about to faint from coughing, and then his attendant hurriedly came around the corner and looked at him distressedly: "Fifth Prince, why didn't you tell the Emperor when the First Prince bullied you like this?"
"He is the eldest son and will definitely inherit the throne in the future. There is no benefit in offending him. Just be patient and it will pass." The fifth prince coughed, a bitter smile flashed in his eyes: "Go back."
"You will be ill for a long time now." The attendant supported him and limped away.
On the other hand, Shen Mengyao gradually regained some strength on the way back to Beijing, but her spirit was still low. Lin Youwei stayed by her side, taking care of her diet and daily life, and trying her best to comfort her.
"Mengyao, don't take it too seriously. The eldest prince is a narrow-minded person, so it is understandable that he would do such a thing. You just need to remember that you are not facing all this alone, we are all by your side." Lin Youwei comforted gently.
Shen Mengyao forced a smile and looked at Lin Youwei with gratitude. "Youwei, thank you. I really feel at ease with you by my side."
The two of them didn't say a word along the way, but they had a tacit understanding. The carriage was filled with a warm and peaceful atmosphere, as if it could temporarily isolate the disturbance and noise of the outside world.
Finally, the carriage slowly drove into the capital. As soon as she returned to the mansion, Lin Youwei started to call a doctor.
After checking her pulse, the doctor said, "Princess, you have excessive internal heat, which is extremely harmful to your body. It is normal for you to feel very weak now. I will prescribe a prescription for you to take good care of yourself and you will be fine."
Shen Mengyao felt mixed emotions when she heard the doctor's words. She knew very well that this experience was not only a physical torture, but also a mental trauma.
"Thank you, doctor." Shen Mengyao thanked him softly. After the doctor left, she turned to look at Lin Youwei, her eyes full of gratitude, "Youwei, this time it's really thanks to you."
Lin Youwei patted the back of her hand gently and said with a smile: "Why should we thank each other? Just focus on recuperating and leave the rest to me."
She nodded, feeling a little sleepy and just wanted to go to sleep!
When she woke up, the night outside the window was dark. When she got up, Cuiwei had already prepared the medicine and brought it in: "Princess, drink it while it's hot."
The medicine was thick and had a faint bitter taste. Shen Mengyao waved her hand in disdain: "It's so bitter, let's just forget it."
"Good medicine tastes bitter but is good for the disease." Cuiwei put down the medicine bowl and brought in a plate of candied fruit: "Princess, the candied fruit is ready for you, please drink it quickly."
Shen Mengyao looked at the candied fruit in Cuiwei's hand, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She knew that these subtle care and concern were the silent support and love of the people around her.
She sighed softly, finally picked up the medicine bowl and drank it all. The bitter medicine flowed down her throat, making her frown involuntarily, but the sweet taste of the candied fruit that followed made her frown relax and the corners of her mouth slightly raised.
"You still understand me." Shen Mengyao said to Cuiwei with a smile. With candied fruit, it would not be difficult to drink the medicine.
Cuiwei saw this and smiled with relief: "I'll be happy if the princess gets better."
Shen Mengyao put the medicine bowl aside, with a slightly distressed tone: "I have to plead my case with the Queen Mother tomorrow and give her a better reason. I still have several days left. I will be back the next day. If I can't come up with a good reason, the Queen Mother will definitely not be happy."
Cuiwei pursed her lips and said, "Princess, you don't need to look for them. I just got the news that they have dispersed."
"What? How could this happen?" Shen Mengyao was puzzled: "It's impossible for the Queen Mother to get the news so early. She should have ordered them to disperse."
Cuiwei thought for a moment and said, "I heard that an assassin appeared in the hunting ground today."
"Assassin? Who is he targeting? The prince?" Shen Mengyao was very worried.
Cuiwei shook her head: "I don't know the specific situation. It seems that they came for the eldest prince. The prince guarded the hunting grounds and was said to be risking his life. After he returned, there was no news from the Regent Palace. I don't know the specific situation either."
Shen Mengyao couldn't help but feel a complex emotion when she heard this. She was glad that she didn't stay in the hunting ground any longer and avoided possible danger, but she was also worried about Qi Sui'an's safety.
"Cuiwei, go and ask around to see what's going on with the prince." After hesitating for a long time, Shen Mengyao couldn't help but give the order, with a barely perceptible hint of anxiety in her voice.
Cuiwei responded and left in a hurry. Shen Mengyao sat on the edge of the bed, clenched her hands into fists, with a myriad of thoughts in her mind, constantly flashing back to what happened today. She hoped that he would be safe.
As the night deepened, Shen Mengyao lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.
Just as she was lost in thought, Cuiwei hurried in with a hint of joy on her face: "Princess, good news! News came from the Regent's Palace that the prince is safe and sound, he just suffered some minor injuries, and he is no longer in danger."
Shen Mengyao felt relieved when she heard this. She breathed a sigh of relief, and the corners of her mouth rose unconsciously: "That's great, I hope he's okay."
Cuiwei saw this and smiled knowingly: "Princess, you should go to bed early. You still have to go to the palace to pay respects to the Queen Mother tomorrow."
Shen Mengyao nodded. Although she still had many thoughts in her mind, her physical fatigue forced her to let go of everything. She slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep.
Early the next morning, Shen Mengyao got up early, dressed herself up, and took Cuiwei to the palace to pay her respects to the Queen Mother.