Chapter 186 - 186: Xiao Nanye Was Poisoned
Night of the Divorce! A Proud Lady Was Forced to Marry the Emperor's Uncle
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
âOne hundred thousand catties.â
âThis Jiang Han is somewhat useful after all.â
âMaster, shall we send Jiang Han back?â
âTil see for myself.â
Saying this, Xiao Nanye rose from his chair. Jiang Han had already been brought to the camp entrance, and when he saw Xiao Nanye, his eyes were filled with hatred.
But Xiao Nanye ignored him and instead looked outside the camp entrance.
There were only twenty people who arrived, but behind them were three carriages full of food.
Seeing the supplies, Xiao Nanye gave Han Feng a nod.
Catching Xiao Nanyeâs signal, Han Feng swiftly cut the ropes binding Jiang Hanâs hands.
âYoung prince?â
People from the Chujiang royal mansion, seeing this scene, hurriedly approached.
âHan Feng, have the men bring the food here.â
âYes.â
As Han Feng moved forward with his men, those twenty people suddenly rolled up their sleeves, targeting Xiao Nanye.
âMaster, watch out!â
âYour Highness, be careful!â
No one expected this. Jiang Changbaiâs eyes were filled with concern.
âQuick, kill them!â
Jiang Changbai immediately shouted. Han Feng and Lin Xingchen rushed to intervene, but only then did Jiang Changbai realize these attackers were secret guards.
Facing more than twenty of these guards was a disadvantage for them.
Most of the crossbow bolts were deflected, but one bolt still struck Xiao Nanye directly in the chest.
Seeing Xiao Nanye hit, the secret guards sent by the Chujiang royal mansion had eyes full of joy.
However, their joy soon turned to shock. Even injured, they were no match for Xiao Nanye.
âToday, none of you will leave alive.â
As he spoke, Xiao Nanyeâs sword swept across, and half of the twenty guards fell instantly.
Jiang Han watched, panic in his eyes. Seeing Xiao Nanye step closer, he blurted out, â1 am the young prince of the Chujiang royal mansion, you canâtâ¦â
Before he could finish, Xiao Nanyeâs sword slash his throat.
Looking at Jiang Hanâs lifeless body, Xiao Nanye coldly said, âBlame your father.â
At that moment, the remaining guards were killed by Han Feng and Jiang Changbai.
âMaster?â
Seeing Xiao Nanye collapse, Han Feng rushed to his side.
Xiao Nanyeâs face turned pale. Jiang Changbai alarmed, said to Lin Xingchen, âQuickly, fetch the military doctor.â
Shortly after, Xiao Nanye was taken inside the tent, and the military doctor arrived.
Opening Xiao Nanyeâs clothes, seeing the bolt in his chest, the doctorâs expression darkened.
Feeling Xiao Nanyeâs pulse, the doctor looked even grimmer.
âHow is His Highness King Cheng?â
Seeing that the military doctor had not said anything, Jiang Changbai could not help but ask.
âYoung general, âThe bolt is poisoned, and itâs close to his heart. I⦠I donât dare remove it.â
âWhat nonsense! Youâre the military doctor. If you canât save him, consider your life over.â Jiang Changbaiâs eyes blazed with anger.
Han Feng hastily took out a porcelain bottle, a medicine given by Jiang Peihuan when Xiao Nanye had set out.
Opening it, Han Feng quickly placed a pill in Xiao Nanyeâs mouth.
After a momentâs hesitation, he gave him another.
âWhat did you give His Highness?â Jiang Changbai asked urgently.
âItâs the medicine the eldest Miss Jiang gave. She instructed it to be administered in dire circumstances.â
âMilitary doctor check His Highness pulse once more.â
Hearing Han Fengâs words, the military doctor once again took Xiao Nanyeâs pulse. He was surprised.
âYoung General, Milords, His Highness heart meridian has been protected.â
âHowever, this medicine can only protect His Highnessâs heart for twelve hours at most. After twelve hours, if the poison in His Highnessâs body still cannot be cured, thenâ¦â
âThen what?â
âThe medicine will be ineffective.â
âWhat?â
Hearing the military doctorâs words, Jiang Changbai was at a loss for words. If not for the doctorâs position, he would have killed him on the spot.
At that moment, rapid footsteps echoed from outside.
The curtain swiftly lifted.
A soldier entered, kneeling on one knee, eyes wide with panic. âYoung General,
King Chujiang and his army are just three kilometers from the camp.â
âThat Old Fool!â
Jiang Changbai, gazing at Xiao Nanye lying in bed, instructed Han Feng, âGuard His Highness here. Iâll lead our troops against them.â
Turning to Lin Xingchen, he continued, âGeneral Lin, head to Chujiang City.
Find doctors, several of them. Ensure King Cheng is cured.â
Hearing this, both Han Feng and Lin Xingchen nodded simultaneously.
Quickly, Jiang Changbai donned his armor and marched out with his soldiers.
Jiang Changbai took most of the soldiers in the camp with him. When he climbed up the city wall, he immediately saw King Chujiang mounted on a horse.
Their eyes locked, each filled with animosity.
âJiang Changbai, the Emperor never truly trusted the Jiang family. Your father served him loyally his whole life, only to have his military power taken away. Do you still want to serve such a treacherous emperor?â King Chujiang, with a broad face, big ears, and a full beard, said mockingly.
Hearing this, Jiang Changbai frowned and replied coldly, âKing Chujiang, the Emperor granted you titles and lands, lavishing you with riches. Yet youâre not content and now plot rebellion. Your son Jiang Han is dead. Do you want to lead your entire lineage to their doom?â
âYour youngest son, Jiang Han, is already dead. Do you want your King
Chujiangâs estate to be completely wiped out?â
âYou?â
Hearing this, pain and darkness clouded King Chujiangâs eyes. The death of his youngest son, Jiang Han, had deeply pained him. However, he had sacrificed Jiang Han in his quest to kill Xiao Nanye.
Yet, as Xiao Nanye never appeared, a smirk crept onto Chujiangâs face. Looking triumphantly at Jiang Changbai, he said, âAlthough my youngest son Jiang Han is dead, having King Cheng accompany him in death ensures he did not die in vain.â
âJiang Changbai, since youâre so stubborn, today 1 will end your life.â
âAttack!â
As he spoke, King Chujiang raised his hand and swung it down heavily.
War drums roared.
Looking at the massive enemy forces below, Jiang Changbaiâs face darkened, but he continued directing his soldiers into battle. Initially, they held an advantage, but soon they were forced back. It felt as if the enemy knew their every move.
Witnessing his soldiers falling one by one, Jiang Changbai leaped off the wall, landing perfectly on his horse.
With his sword in hand, he charged straight at King Chujiang, shouting,
âToday, I will claim your head.â
As he charged forward, a hint of admiration appeared in King Chujiangâs eyes. He showed no signs of backing down but instead seemed eager, â1 want to see what the son of Jiang Hong is capable of..â