Chapter 191 Imperial Physician Zhu’s Death

Chapter 191 The Death of Imperial Physician Zhu

"Forgive me, Your Highness. I know I was wrong."

Upon hearing this, Jifeng lowered his head, not daring to look at him again.

He knew that their prince hated it when people stared at his bald head.

Only then did Prince Nanxiao reach out and take the letter handed to him.

He opened the envelope; the content inside filled three full pages. A quick glance revealed that nearly every page was filled with Consort Li's overwhelming longing for him, which made Prince Nanxiao frown.

Just as he thought it was a simple love letter and was about to burn it, the corner of his eye caught the words "Imperial Physician Zhu imprisoned" on the last page.

Prince Nanxiao frowned, then read the letter carefully.

The message from Consort Li's letter could be summed up in one sentence.

Imperial Physician Zhu knew too many of their secrets; to avoid future trouble, this man had to die.

Consort Li wanted him to send his own people to the Supreme Court's imperial prison to kill Imperial Physician Zhu.

After thinking it over, Prince Nanxiao agreed with her.

Apart from being lovesick, Consort Li would actively seek his opinion on many major matters.

Prince Nanxiao was satisfied with her tactfulness.

Moreover, as long as Imperial Physician Zhu lived, he was truly a ticking time bomb for them; no one could guarantee he wouldn't reveal their secrets one day.

Prince Nanxiao burned the letter, turned, and looked at Jifeng.

"Jifeng, go to the Supreme Court's imperial prison yourself and find a way to deal with Imperial Physician Zhu. Make sure you do it cleanly."

"Yes, Your Highness." He accepted the order and left.

In the Supreme Court's imperial prison.

Imperial Physician Zhu was beaten black and blue, now lying weakly on a wooden cot, gritting his teeth in agony.

Suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he saw the jailers collapse one by one. His heart leaped with joy, thinking that Consort Li had sent someone to rescue him.

The next moment, an arrow gleaming with cold light shot straight toward his heart.

Imperial Physician Zhu's face turned pale with terror. He rolled off the bed and landed awkwardly on the ground, barely avoiding the arrow, which lodged in the wall behind him.

He gasped, instantly recognizing the arrowhead was coated with a deadly poison that kills on contact.

A pair of black boots came to a stop in front of Imperial Physician Zhu. He looked up to see a man in black night clothes standing before him.

The man looked at him as if he were a dead man.

"I have no quarrel with you, sir. Why do you want to kill me?"

Imperial Physician Zhu's voice trembled. Seeing the jailers down, he had assumed the visitor was Consort Li's rescue party, but instead it was an assassin.

Could it be someone Ji Yuntang sent?

Jifeng's eyes were sharp as blades, his face expressionless, as he coldly spat out a few words.

"You know too many secrets and you're in the way. Death is your only option."

Imperial Physician Zhu's face turned ashen.

At those words, he was certain the man in black was sent by Consort Li.

He had always thought that, carrying so many of Consort Li's secrets, she would send someone to rescue him.

Instead, she wanted him dead.

Imperial Physician Zhu lost control. Trembling, he crawled forward frantically and screamed in desperation.

"No, you can't kill me! I want to see Consort Li! I want to see Consort Li!"

"A dying man does not deserve to see Consort Li."

As the words fell, the blade flashed, and Imperial Physician Zhu's throat was slit.

He fell to the ground, dead with his eyes wide open.

The next day, as Ji Yuntang was still sleeping, she heard commotion outside the West Courtyard.

She opened her eyes and met Luo Junhe's stunningly handsome face. His peach blossom eyes smiled as he gazed at her with deep affection.

"Awake, A Tang? Want to sleep a little longer?"

The man’s magnetic voice in the early morning carried a hint of huskiness, sending a tingle through Ji Yuntang's heart.

The epitome of masculine beauty—and his voice was just as enchanting.

Ever since the two had talked things out last time, Ji Yuntang had moved into Luo Junhe's room at night.

But they had only gone as far as kissing, hugging, and sleeping in each other's arms, with nothing more.

Outside, Chen Hu's loud voice kept shouting, though he had deliberately lowered it. But still, Ji Yuntang could no longer sleep.

After thinking for a moment, she climbed out of the warm bed and kissed Luo Junhe on the lips.

"I'm awake now. I'd better get up and see what's happening outside."

"Alright." Luo Junhe watched his little princess consort slip out of his arms, then dress, wash, and do her makeup. Every moment was like a splendid painting.

It wasn't until Ji Yuntang opened the door and walked out, and he could no longer see her, that he reluctantly withdrew his gaze.

In the courtyard, Chen Hu was pulling Wang Sheng and Leng Yan aside, talking about something. Seeing them gathered, Ji Yuntang walked over and asked,

"What are you all chatting about?"

When Chen Hu saw Ji Yuntang, he turned to her and quickly said, "Princess Consort, word is spreading throughout the capital that Imperial Physician Zhu died in the prison last night, his throat slit by a sword. The Supreme Court is enforcing a citywide lockdown, searching for the killer."

"Imperial Physician Zhu is dead?"

Ji Yuntang was somewhat surprised. She had originally planned to kill Imperial Physician Zhu, but someone had acted faster than her.

But who was the murderer?

Could it be Consort Li?

Even if her attendants were highly skilled in martial arts, how could a palace consort deep within the palace evade the numerous guards in the Supreme Court's imperial prison?

Therefore, the person who could silently infiltrate the Supreme Court prison and kill Imperial Physician Zhu must have exceptional martial arts skills.

Just as Ji Yuntang was pondering this matter, suddenly, a commotion came from outside.

A gatekeeper rushed in, panicked, and reported, "Princess, it's bad! The Right Assistant Minister of the Supreme Court has brought men, claiming to arrest you to assist in the investigation of Imperial Physician Zhu's murder. He has already barged in with his men."

Ji Yuntang's expression changed, her gaze turning cold. She instructed Wang Sheng, Leng Yan, and the others, "I, the Princess, along with Chen Hu, will go over. You all stay here to protect the Prince—do not let anyone approach the West Courtyard."

Wang Sheng also understood the gravity of the situation. The murder case they had just been discussing now involved Ji Yuntang.

Although everyone in the Prince of Ye's mansion knew that Ji Yuntang had not killed Imperial Physician Zhu, the Supreme Court coming in person to arrest her meant she was among their suspects.

Wang Sheng immediately said with a serious expression, "Rest assured, Princess. With us here, they won't take a single step into the West Courtyard."

Leng Yan, Xuan Bing, Tao Zhi, and Yaoniang also spoke up to show their loyalty.

"We would rather die here than let them approach the Prince even a single step."

They knew they could not be of much help in other ways, so they could only focus entirely on protecting Luo Junhe.

Ji Yuntang nodded, gave them a reassuring look, and then left the West Courtyard with Chen Hu.

In the front courtyard of the Prince of Ye's mansion, a group of officers from the Supreme Court, led by Ji Huaiche, had already surrounded the mansion. They waited there with stern expressions.

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