The Fallen Consort

In another part of the kingdom, Xiang Ren gritted his teeth. He threw a glass on the floor and it smashed into tiny pieces.

"How? How can this be?! He was supposed to die in a couple of days and I was supposed to send the throne when he dies. How could such a doctor come here in this Kingdom." he clenched his fist. He could never understand. How could such nasty people received such luck.

Thinking about it, an idea lighten up in his head.

"Could it be? Did the Crown Prince found out about me? Impossible! No. I have always made sure to not leave any clues behind. I have killed everyone that was involved with his predicament and even regarding the Empress' death.

"I have must missed something." but no matter how he thinks about it, he could never find the mistakes he made. He was in denial, he always plans and acts perfectly.

"What could it be? Is someone backing up the Crown Prince? Is it that doctor? Or someone else? I don't think my brother can do this. He always doted on me." A headache was starting to build up on his head. He couldn't helped but slammed his fist on the table.

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Yi Ling was enjoying her tea in the Crown Prince garden. In front of her, the Crown Prince was dressed regally and Elder Zhen was by his side. Behind Yi Ling stood Linyu and The Viridis.

"Do you think he'll show up?", Xiang He couldn't help but ask. He was nervous at the same time, his blood was boiling. He had been waiting for this day , for so long.

"Anytime soon, the emperor will arrive. Surely, Xiang Ren wouldn't miss it." Elder Zhen replied. They have already sent a message to the Imperial Palace about the Crown Prince.

Yi Ling smirked behind her mask, The rat was about to be lured out from his hole. Suddenly, a servant can be seen running towards the garden.

"Your highness! The Emperor has arrived!" the servant was panting as he ran as fast as he could to deliver this news.

"You may go." Elder Zhen nodded towards the servant and waved at him to go.

"It's showtime." Yi Ling spoke softly.

Xiang He clenched his fist. He didn't hated his father, but he had lost respect to him over time. Instead of finding a cure for him, his father had followed the ministers suggestions. Instead of finding the truth about what happened to him, his father did his best to replace him. This, he could never forgive.

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A middle-aged man dressed in a Red Imperial robe, came walking in towards the garden. When he arrived, only Elder Zhen bowed to him. He saw three young man in mask along with his son. They must be the people from the high-ranked kingdom, he thought.

"Father, you're here." Xiang He greeted the Emperor but he didn't stood up.

The Emperor looked at his son. His son's face wasn't pale anymore nor his body wasn't as thin. The last time you saw him was two weeks ago. At that time, he thought that his son was about to die. He even begin to arrange his funeral. He pursed his lips.

"What's the meaning of this? I heard that you were healed? Is this true Xiang He?" If this is true, his problems would be solved. He would have a heir again to ascend his throne.

Xiang He didn't replied and stood up instead.

"This... " The Emperor was speechless. The son that he thought was dying was now brimming with life. He couldn't help but take a step back.

"How did this happened? Are the rumors true? I heard on my way over that a Doctor from a high-ranked kingdom helped you." The Emperor was excited! This would be a big help to the Kingdom. He couldn't help but show it in his face. Yi Ling on the other hand, was observing everything.