Indeed, nothing earth-shattering had occurred, as the Imperial Palace had just been the site of danger, so no one dared to make any rash moves at this time, except for some who simply harbored hidden intentions.
For example, Imperial Concubine Zhao Mengyu.
She also had not slept all night.
She constantly sent messages, asking whether Xiao Jinxing had awoken yet.
At first, she received some replies.
After the hour of zi, there was no further news. It was said that Wu Xufan had changed the guards watching over Xiao Jinxing, and all the palace maids and eunuchs had also been driven away. Her people were no longer by Xiao Jinxing’s side, leaving her completely in the dark about his current condition.
Naturally, Zhao Mengyu was extremely furious upon hearing this.
She hadn’t expected Wu Xufan to be so cautious.
Not only did he send everyone away, but he also forbade anyone from approaching Xiao Jinxing’s sleeping chambers, so she had no way of finding out whether Xiao Jinxing was dead or alive tonight.
A servant came to report, "To report to the Imperial Concubine, this servant saw an Imperial Physician coming out from Prince Chen’s sleeping chambers."
"Hurry and bring that Imperial Physician to me," she ordered.
"This servant intended to do so, but unexpected to find that Young Master had been with the Imperial Physician the whole time, this servant didn’t dare act rashly."
Zhao Mengyu’s face darkened.
When did Wu Xufan become so cautious and capable!
She couldn’t help but feel furious inside.
She thought that after defeating the Empress, she could rest easy, merely waiting for her son to ascend the throne! Yet at this moment, she suddenly realized that things were not as simple as she thought; Xiao Jinxing had become increasingly complicated.
In her view, it should not be just her, everyone had least expectations for the two of them, one was Xiao Jinxing, who had a disabled body and was not favored by the Emperor, and the other was Wu Xufan, who was ignorant and only knew indulgence. Yet all of a sudden, these two had become awe-inspiring to everyone.
If Xiao Jinxing had regained the Emperor’s favor due to his recovery, it could be barely explained, but what about Wu Xufan? How did such an insignificant person suddenly become so powerful and capable? His actions today had earned him great merits, and the Emperor’s entrusting the security of the Imperial Palace to Wu Xufan was enough to prove Wu Xufan’s abilities!
Thus, it seemed that Wu Xufan had always been hiding his true strength.
Was this the Emperor’s instruction?
Or, had Wu Xufan and Xiao Jinxing made a secret alliance long ago?
After all, their close relationship is known to all in the Daxuan Kingdom.
Thinking of this, Zhao Mengyu couldn’t help but feel somewhat alarmed.
Did Xiao Jinxing already know of the Emperor’s special plans for Marquis Wu’s Mansion, and therefore he courted Marquis Wu early on? If so, Xiao Jinxing’s ambition was evident!
Zhao Mengyu could no longer sit still.
She coldly ordered, "Prepare my garments, I need to see Prince Chu."
"Your servant obeys."
Zhao Mengyu’s face was ashen.
She must inform her son of the current situation as soon as possible.
She even felt that there should be no delay when it came to dealing with Xiao Jinxing.
They should have dealt with Xiao Jinxing from the start, not the Crown Prince.
Of course, it wasn’t them who killed the Crown Prince.
At this moment, she became even more convinced that it was Xiao Jinxing’s doing, purposely framing them to gain more favor in the Emperor’s eyes.
Xiao Jinxing’s ambition was becoming more and more apparent.
They absolutely couldn’t let him keep being so unbridled!
Bai Mowan had been holding onto Xiao Jinxing’s hand the entire time.
Ye Qichi had said to monitor the temperature of Xiao Jinxing’s palm at all times, so without a moment’s hesitation, she kept holding his hand.
If Ye Qichi came to mock her again, she also had a reason to mock back.
But at this moment, Bai Mowan was too exhausted to stay awake and fell asleep beside Xiao Jinxing’s bed.
The Imperial Physicians had been exhausted all night and found someplace to nap against.
So quiet that when Xiao Jinxing opened his eyes, for a moment, he didn’t know where he was. Had he already arrived in the underworld, or was he still alive...
He himself couldn’t believe that he had survived.
Yet at this moment, suddenly, everything became clear.
All that was familiar.
It seemed he was still alive.
He moved his fingers slightly.
At that moment, he felt his hand being tightly held.
He looked down to see Bai Mowan, her small face showing exhaustion, collapsed beside his bed.
So, it was Bai Mowan who had been taking care of him all night?! Having been too worn out, she slept by his side.
He felt a twinge of pain in his heart and was touched at the same time.
Bai Mowan always brought him warmth.
Always by his side when he needed her, giving him faith, giving him hope.
A smile crept across his lips.
Endearing, yet the smile stiffened in the next second.
What about Ye Qichi?! Wasn’t Ye Qichi around?!
A sudden feeling of loss overwhelmed him.
Not understanding why he would feel such emotion?
After all, thinking about it, Ye Qichi’s attitude towards him, wasn’t it expected?! He had long known that Ye Qichi was disappointed in him.
Xiao Jinxing didn’t dwell on it any longer.
Perhaps this was for the best.
If Ye Qichi didn’t love him anymore, he wouldn’t have any psychological burden because of her.
And he wouldn’t have to... care about Ye Qichi’s feelings anymore.