novelden Chapter 186 The King of Ten Thousand Gus
Chapter 186 The King of Ten Thousand Gus
Not only did the Queen Mother come to visit in person, she also brought plates of Su Rao's favorite exquisite pastries.
Each piece of cake seemed to be specially made for her, touching her heart and surprising her.
When did the Queen Mother become so attentive and considerate, even knowing her preferences? The tender moments between the two were few and far between, and this sudden thoughtfulness made Su Rao feel indescribably moved.
The queen mother looked at Su Rao's smiling face with a soft glow on her face, and said softly, "You really look like your mother. Even your hobbies are exactly the same."
As soon as he finished speaking, as if realizing that he had let the cat out of the bag, he quickly stopped talking, a hint of alertness flashed across his eyes, afraid that Su Rao would get to the bottom of the matter.
This cover-up made Su Rao smile slightly. In the end, she didn't investigate further, which also made the empress dowager breathe a sigh of relief.
After breakfast, Su Rao set out to find Jun Ruxu. In the capital, he was probably the only one who had the closest relationship with Prince Yi.
Jun Ruxu currently enjoys the emperor's trust and his status is second only to the emperor, but Su Rao is keenly aware of the undercurrent beneath the surface.
The dissatisfaction of many court officials was conveyed through Jun Ruxu, and most of these voices came from the supporters of the King of Qi.
Obviously, the emperor was using Jun Ruxu as a tool to fight against the power of the King of Qi.
On the surface, he seems to be the most favored one, but in fact he is just a scapegoat. Once the emperor's goal is achieved, he will become the target of public criticism and bear everyone's blame.
The emperor consolidated his rule in this peaceful scene.
However, Su Rao felt deeply that the emperor's plan went far beyond this. It was not just to obstruct the King of Qi's path to becoming the crown prince, but was an elaborately designed political scheme.
The emperor aimed to cut off the minor branches of the Wang family through this series of operations, paving a more solid path for the King of Qi to ascend to the throne.
If the King of Qi can understand the Emperor's intention and go with the flow, then the position of crown prince will be just around the corner.
In this complicated situation, Jun Ruxu's situation is particularly delicate, like walking on the edge of a knife, which makes people sigh.
Su Rao found it difficult to judge whether Jun Ruxu was aware of the crisis lurking around him.
When she saw Jun Ruxu again, he was immersed in an ancient scroll. His concentration seemed to be isolated from the world, like an immortal who was detached from the world.
The palace maids secretly peeked at him through the cracks in the rockery, and their cheeks flushed with shyness as they whispered to each other. His demeanor easily touched people's hearts.
"My lord."
Su Rao broke the silence with a soft voice.
"My Lady Concubine."
You look up like this and behave in a gentle and elegant manner.
"Master Jun, I have something urgent to ask of you."
Su Rao's tone was full of sincerity.
Their eyes met, and without much words, Jun Ruxu already understood her feelings.
"There are too many people here, why don't we find a quiet place to talk in detail?"
Jun Ruxu suggested, and although he talked about quietness, the place he chose was open and spacious, so that he could avoid the eyes and ears of others, but there was nowhere to hide in case of accidents.
Su Rao did not hesitate at all and went straight to the point: "Prince Yi's safety, does Master Jun have any latest news?"
As soon as the words came out of her mouth, Su Rao felt mixed emotions. Although Prince Yi had received help from an expert, he was poisoned by the King of All Gu, which was extremely dangerous. This time, his life was really hanging by a thread.
"Your Highness, you have come at the right time. I just learned that the poison in Prince Yi's body has been cleared."
Jun Ruxu's tone was calm, but it conveyed a glimmer of hope for life, like a ray of light in the darkness, illuminating the way forward.
The news that the poison had been lifted was like a spring breeze blowing across a desolate heart, causing waves of emotion in Su Rao's heart. It was a complex mixture of surprise, relief and anticipation. Gentle ripples appeared between her brows and an uncontrollable smile hung on the corners of her mouth.
This news was undoubtedly the first ray of light after the long night, illuminating her endless thoughts and worries about the King of Chess.
"When can Prince Yi return to the capital?"
There was a hint of trembling in Su Rao's voice, which was a mixture of eagerness and worry. Her eyes were fixed on Jun Ruxu's face, expecting even the slightest bit of definite good news.
"I still need to rest and my return date is uncertain."
Jun Ruxu's response was like cool raindrops falling on Su Rao's heart, mixing a hint of subtle loneliness with Su Rao's joy.
Although she couldn't help feeling a ripple of loss in her heart, she quickly comforted herself that as long as Prince Yi recovered, a reunion was only a matter of time. This waiting became sweet because of hope.
In a quiet place far away from the capital, the night spread out like thick ink. A tall man stood quietly in front of the window, his ink-black long hair casually draped over his shoulders. The moonlight filtered through the clouds and sprinkled on his angular face, adding a bit of loneliness and coldness.
Although his face is handsome, he has a kind of coldness that keeps people at a distance. The complex emotions flowing in the depths of his eyes seem to carry too many unknown stories, making people want to find out.
Two servants stood respectfully by the side, serving carefully, their eyes full of curiosity and awe for their master.
Recalling the scene when the man first arrived here, he was extremely weak at that time, and his life was like a candle in the wind, swaying and about to go out.
Even doctors with excellent medical skills and familiar with all kinds of poisons could not help but shake their heads and sigh after the diagnosis. The words "do your best and leave it to fate" seemed to be the final judgment on life.
However, it was in this seemingly hopeless situation that he miraculously struggled back from the brink of death with his amazing willpower and amazing tolerance to pain.
No one could imagine the pain he endured during that process. It seemed as if the extreme torture of his body reshaped his soul, adding a sense of detachment and tenacity to his temperament.
Occasionally, he would call out a name softly in a trance. That was the softest part of his heart and the source of his desire to survive. Perhaps it was this deep concern that gave him an unparalleled will to survive.
As time passed, not only did he recover his health, but the cool aura emanating from his body made him look like a god in an ancient temple, otherworldly and untainted by dust.
It is said that he is a Buddhist disciple who devotes himself to practice. His otherworldly temperament seems to confirm this legend, making people imagine his past.
Whenever it was late at night and the moon was high in the sky, he would gaze at the lonely bright moon. His eyes were clear and slightly cool, and contained indescribable emotional fluctuations, as if in this austere life, he accidentally recalled the deep affection in the world.
He made the onlookers involuntarily imagine what kind of beauty could cause such a stir in the heart of this Buddhist practitioner and create subtle ripples in his calm heart.
"donor."
A man in a long gown and with a distinguished temperament slowly approached. He was a highly respected witch doctor in the tribe and a key figure who controlled the secrets of witchcraft.