Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
It was rare for Chu Mingyuan to lose his temper with his Ninth Brother. He was usually arrogant, so he didnât take it to heart.
But now, the person he was protecting was the one who lulled his beloved woman!
âImperial Brother, please calm down. 1 just want you to give her a chance,â Chu Yihan said with a cold expression, but his eyes softened when he looked at Su Yingxue.
âWhat chance? I wonât give her any!â Chu Mingyuan waved his hand. âLan Ling, capture her! Anyone who obstructs will be held equally guilty!â
Lan Ling received the order and took the knife from his subordinate. âYes, 1 will obey!â
He led the imperial guards forward, expecting Chu Yihan to show some reaction. However, in return, Chu Yihan fought back against themâ¦
He defeated them all!
Chu Yihan held the knife he had taken from the guard, blood dripping from its tip. The white blade reflected his resolute face, emitting a powerful aura that filled the entire hall.
âChu Yihan! I usually let things slide, but now youâre becoming even more audacious!â Chu Mingyuan had always been wary of Chu Yihan, and now he had offended his authority as the emperor, sparking a desire to kill him.
âI have no intention of opposing you, Imperial Brother. I only ask you to give her a chance,â Chu Yihan firmly stated.
The atmosphere was tense. Chu Mingyuan wanted to kill Su Yingxue, but Chu Yihan refused to give in.
Su Yingxue knew that if this stalemate continued, they would not have a good ending!
So she knelt and pleaded in a resolute voice, âEmperor, 1 am confident that 1 can save Consort Xiang. If 1 fail to save her, I am willing to die as an apology!â
As soon as she finished speaking, the empress mocked her, âYou lowly commoner! Have you ever considered your status? Are you worthy of being near Consort Xiang?â
âImperial Brother, let her try,â Chu Yihan threw away the knife, his voice calm.
Chu Mingyuanâs anger had not subsided. âShe caused harm to Xiangâer. Why should 1 trust her?â
âJust because I am confident in saving Consort Xiangâs life. If you insist on executing me, then Consort Xiang will have no chance of survival. Donât you want Consort Xiang to live and accompany you?â Su Yingxueâs words struck a chord in Chu Mingyuanâs heart.
Chu Mingyuan thought of Consort Xiang and softened his stance. âFine, I will give you a chance. If you cannot save Xiangâerâ¦â
âEmperor, this person has sinister motives and is protected by Ninth Prince. Iâm afraid they have conspired together. Emperor, please think twice and donât let their scheme succeed!â The empress interrupted Chu Mingyuan and slandered Su Yingxue and Chu Yihan.
Su Yingxue gritted her teeth. âYour Highness, there is no conspiracy!â
He was just protecting her.
Chu Yihan pulled Su Yingxue back. âGet up.â
He held Su Yingxueâs hand and looked calmly at Chu Mingyuan. âIf she canât cure Consort Xiang, 1 am willing to share her punishment.â
The empressâs eyes widened, and a trace of joy surged within her.
Consort Xiang had already passed away. If they could not only eliminate the genius doctor but also get rid of the influential Chu Yihan, it would be killing two birds with one stone!
Chu Mingyuan had always been wary of Chu Yihan. This time, he had fallen into a trap. He snorted coldly. âYou said it yourself!â
Consort Xiangâs body was placed in the main hall, and Chu Mingyuan allowed only Su Yingxue to see her. No one else was permitted to enter.
Su Yingxue suggested, âI want to meet Consort Xiangâs maidservant and inquire about her recent medication.â
âIf they hadnât served Consort Xiang properly, the people in this palace would have been dragged out and executed long ago!â the empress taunted, a malicious glint in her eyes..