Why, having only met Yun Sheng three times, had he crazily fallen in love with that woman.
"Indeed, it is a beautiful piece of music; the duo performance of Luo Shen by the Crown Prince and Young Master Yuan is truly seamless," Empress Min praised without missing a beat.
Just now, she had noticed something amiss with Yuan Bupo, fortunately, she was prepared and had the court Mage discreetly use a binding magic, which barely managed the situation.
"Young Master Yuan’s flute playing is indeed peerless in this world, indescribably exquisite," Second Prince Li Shao complimented fervently, yet in his words, he did not mention Crown Prince Li Cheng’s lute skills, which embarrassed Li Cheng.
Yuan Bupo held the Nine Dragon Flute in his hands, feeling a profound chill in his heart.
Suddenly, he said to Empress Min, "Empress Min, I have a request. I came to Tangyuan this time with a young lady named Yun Sheng. We were attacked on the way, and we got separated. I hope Her Majesty can help me find her. She... she is the one I love." Content orıginally comes from 𝚗𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚕·𝚏𝚒𝚛𝚎·𝚗𝚎𝚝
With Yuan Bupo saying so, Empress Min was visibly shocked, while Xuan Meimei’s face changed drastically, not expecting Yuan Bupo to declare Yun Sheng as his beloved right in front of Empress Min.
Yuan Bupo has a beloved?
Li Cheng and Li Shao both breathed a sigh of relief, though Li Shao could not help frowning, recalling that the female Mage from Yun Residence mentioned earlier by Xuan Wuji must be Yun Sheng.
His fifty missing Mages, could they be related to Yun Sheng?
Empress Min knew in her heart that the affection between Yuan Bupo and Xuan Meimei was unrequited from her side only.
From the sound of his flute just now, Yuan Bupo’s talent is notably profound. Given time, his mastery in the Emperor’s Song could well match that of the current City Lord of Dihong City, such a person, if he could assist her son, would surely be beneficial in the future.
"Young Master Yuan was attacked on the road? How dare someone attack a Demon Beast bearing the mark of Dihong City; this is outrageous. Cheng’er, first thing tomorrow morning, order a thorough investigation of this incident," said Empress Min coldly, glancing at Li Shao.
Li Shao’s brow furrowed slightly, then relaxed again as he nonchalantly sipped his wine.
"Thank you, Empress Min," Yuan Bupo replied with a slight bow.
Just as Empress Min was about to stand up, her face suddenly changed, feeling dizzy all of a sudden, unable to stand, and she collapsed to the floor.
"Mother!" Crown Prince Li Cheng rushed forward hurriedly.
Yuan Bupo and Xuan Meimei were also taken aback, and even Second Prince Li Shao could not help but change his expression.
"What are you waiting for, summon the Imperial Physician immediately!" Crown Prince Li Cheng helped Empress Min up, seeing her complexion turning pale and purple, he knew something was seriously wrong.
Inside Chao Lu Palace, chaos ensued.
The next morning, Yun Sheng stayed in the city for another half day, continuing to search for Yuan Bupo.
She searched the entire morning but found no one with the surnames Xuan or Yuan staying in any inn in the city.
Exhausted from searching, Yun Sheng casually walked into a lively tavern in the city and ordered some wine and food.
She had only taken a few bites when she heard a few guests at the next table discussing.
"Did you hear about the big incident in the Imperial Palace yesterday?"
"Indeed, early in the morning, the city was bustling with the news that the Imperial Palace was in utter chaos,"
Biantang is under the Emperor’s feet; this place is exceptionally well-informed.
Yun Sheng was originally not interested in these market rumors, but when she heard that something had happened in the Imperial Palace, she couldn’t help but listen attentively.
"It’s said that people from Dihong City arrived, and the Empress hosted a banquet. In the middle of the event, the Empress suddenly fainted and collapsed. She hasn’t awakened till now,"
People from Dihong City?
Could it be referring to Yuan Bupo and his group?
Yun Sheng was no fool. That day, Yuan Bupo only briefly explained the power distribution within Tangyuan Country. Considering the previous incidents at the Purple Gold Vein, the relationship between Tangyuan and Dihong City was certainly not simple.
After she entered the city, she looked everywhere but couldn’t find Yuan Bupo. It turned out that Yuan Bupo had already entered the palace.
However, being in the Imperial Palace and now linked to the Empress’s poisoning, meeting Yuan Bupo would be difficult.
"Waiter," Yun Sheng called out to a waiter, "The guests are talking so eagerly, what exactly happened?"
As she spoke, she tossed a silver coin to the waiter.
The waiter’s eyes immediately smiled, "This guest, it’s about an incident in the Imperial Palace. Empress Min was poisoned last night and has been unconscious until now. It’s said that all the Imperial Physicians have been summoned, and even after a whole night, her fate is still uncertain."
"Oh?" Yun Sheng heard this and suddenly had an idea, "Waiter, I am a Doctor with some research on poison. If I want to offer my services to the palace, is there any way to do so?"
If she could mix into the Imperial Palace, she could reunite with Yuan Bupo and others.
"That might not be easy. I heard that Consort Su’s people have now sealed the palace gates saying they need to investigate the culprit behind the poisoning. Unless you are a renowned doctor from Tangyuan, it might be difficult to enter," the waiter said cautiously.
People from Biantang know that the Second Prince’s mother, Consort Su, and the Crown Prince’s mother, Empress Min, are incompatible like fire and water.
Each one would prefer the other to die sooner.
This time, since Empress Min was poisoned, the prime suspect is actually Consort Su, but nobody dares to say it openly.
Consort Su said that she wants to strictly screen doctors, but currently the Imperial Physicians are at a loss. If no solution is found, Empress Min might not survive tonight. If Empress Min dies, the palace will be under the rule of Consort Su and the Second Prince.
"This is tricky, I actually have an excellent antidote, but it’s a pity I can’t enter the palace," Yun Sheng said with a look of regret.
"Is what this young lady says true?" Suddenly, a nearby patron rushed over. His expression was anxious, and filled with hope he looked at Yun Sheng.
"Of course, it’s true. When I was in Great Zhou, I solved many poison cases. My master is an Imperial Physician of Great Zhou," Yun Sheng said as a matter of course.
"In that case, come with me to the palace. I am Empress Min’s brother," as it happens, after Empress Min was poisoned, the Min Family was extremely anxious. They tried to find various doctors and even approached the Magic Temple, but still couldn’t determine the cause of Empress Min’s poisoning.
Listening to this, Yun Sheng knew that there might be an opportunity. She followed Empress Min’s brother discreetly and headed towards Tangyuan Palace.
Inside the Imperial Palace, the Crown Prince was exhibiting extreme anxiety, pacing back and forth.
He thought of his mother’s sudden unconsciousness last night, and his heart was burning with worry.
"Your Highness, Crown Prince, you should rest first. You haven’t had a drop of water or closed your eyes since last night," an elder palace maid said worriedly.
During the conversation, Consort Su and Second Prince Li Shao walked in followed by a Mage.
Seeing Li Shao, Crown Prince Li Cheng stepped forward in a rush, grabbing Li Shao, "Li Shao! Was it you who poisoned her?"