The Fallen Consort

Xiang Ren walked in to the garden abruptly. He noticed three masked man beside his brother and his nephew. He smirked. He never believed that the Crown Prince had connections, It must be a sham!

"Xiang He! My dear nephew! Thank the GODS! They finally heard my prayers! They have healed my dear nephew." Xiang Ren ran to Xiang He and got a hold of his hand.

"Uncle, you came?" Even if he is dying to kill this man, he had to follow Doctor Yi's plan. It's the only way to get rid of this abomination.

"As soon as I heard the news! I just couldn't wait to see you! Oh brother! you're here too. Aren't you glad that your son is back to health?" He smiled so wide, brimming with joy. He wiped his fake tears away while looking at both father and son.

"En." The Emperor replied. He only looked at his brother and sat down. Elder Zhen handed him a cup of tea. He took a sip and observed his brother.

Xiang Ren really can act pretty good, can he? Linyu thought. Crocodile tears.. tsk.

"So Xiang He? Who healed you? I must convey my gratitude to them!" Xiang Ren couldn't wait but to steal this connection of his nephew. If they really came from a high-ranked kingdom. He wants them to be on the same side as him. He smiled wryly inside his head.

"This is Doctor Yi , he is my benefactor. He came from a high-ranked kingdom." Xiang He pointed to Yi Ling again.

"Oh my, where are my manners!" Xiang Ren walked closer to Yi Ling and bowed.

"Great Doctor Yi! Thank you so much for healing my nephew. I can't express how much grateful the Xiang Family is. If there's is anything i can do for you. Anything at all. Please let this lowly one know." He was thinking the same thing as the Emperor. They both needed connections with a high-ranked kingdom. It's the only way to get stronger.

"Hmm.. There is one." Yi Ling said softly. Her eyes penetrated his soul. Xiang Ren was mesmerized. He shook his head instantly, he must be out of his mind! He thought. If only Doctor Yi was a woman, he couldn't help his inner demons. He was secretly a ŀustful person.

He smiled,. "How can this lowly one help the Great Doctor Yi?" He sat down at an empty sit and Elder Zhen handed him a cup of tea. He took a sip and felt refreshed. Whatever was in the tea, was really good. He drank it all and asked for more. Elder Zhen refilled his cup.

"I heard that someone was burning your livelihood. Have you caught them yet?" Yi Ling took another sip on her tea and looked at Xiang Ren.

"Tsk.. Those bastards had better not show in front of me! Or I will roast them alive! Luckily, I still have other upkeeps. I can still manage. Why do you ask Doctor Yi?" Xiang Ren didn't know where the conversation was going. He stared at the young masked man.

Linyu and the Viridis couldn't help but smirked behind their masks. The fool didn't know that the culprit was standing in front of him. How naive.

"I heard that there was an illegal gambling house that got burned as well. Is it one of your businesses as well?" Yi Ling eyed Xiang Ren.

The Emperor who was listening to their conversation, almost spitted his tea. He looked at his brother. He did know that his brother had some illicit business, including the gambling house. Even though their father forbid such acts, he couldn't do anything with his little brother. His little brother was always stubborn, part of it was him doting on him too much. Their mother died early and their father was busy handling the kingdom. It was left to him to take care of his little brother. So he kept one eye closed with his businesses. Aside from having the gambling house, his little brother was always kind and loyal to the kingdom. That was one of the reasons why he had let his little brother do what he wants.

Hearing the question, Xiang Ren was speechless. How did he know????