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Chapter 338 There's a Time Traveler in the Palace (30)
Mo Jian was thinking, what could be more peculiar than being reborn and returning to the past?
But he nodded, signaling Yu Muhuai to continue.

"High Priest, your princess is no longer the same princess she once was."

The princess died several months ago after she attempted to assassinate the emperor but was instead injured.

Her body has been replaced by an outsider's soul. The one now inside Mo Chan is not the princess of the Fox-Lian tribe you once knew.

Mo Jian felt his body stiffen and his hands and feet were numb.

His brain had completely shut down.

Mo Jian stared at Yu Muhuai, speechless, his mouth agape for a long time.

Just like before, Yu Muhuai continued to explain, interspersed with some of her fabricated so-called evidence.

Mo Jian's expression gradually changed from utter astonishment to profound sorrow.

Finally accepting all the facts, Mo Jian could no longer hold back. His legs went weak, he knelt on the ground, and burst into tears.

His hands gripped the grass on the ground tightly, his fingernails digging into the soil, and blood seeping from between his fingers.

It seems that he wanted to use physical pain to alleviate his inner grief.

Yu Muhuai stood aside and listened to him cry for a while before he couldn't help but interrupt him.

"High Priest, please accept my condolences. But now is not the time for grief; you still have your people to protect."

You have your own mission. The princess is gone; you are the only hope for your people. You must lead them away from here and live on with unwavering strength.

Mo Jian gradually stopped crying. He slowly raised his head and looked up at Yu Muhuai.

"What do you need me to do?"

"It's very simple. You just need to tell me what to do after being poisoned by the Love Gu so that everyone around you will know that you've been poisoned."

"You mean you want everyone to know that Huang Tinghe has been poisoned?"

Yu Muhuai nodded. "That's exactly what I mean."

"Why?"

"There is no antidote for the Love Poison Gu. Although people who are afflicted with it will not die immediately, their bodies will gradually deteriorate."

As the ruler of a nation, Huang Tinghe was heavily guarded, making it difficult to eliminate him directly. Furthermore, waiting for him to develop symptoms would take too long, which I felt was too slow.

And if we let him die like this, wouldn't that be too easy for him?
If the whole world knew that Huang Tinghe had been poisoned by a curse because of his lust for beautiful women, his body would be completely drained.

Scholars and historians would surely find this very interesting and would eagerly record such a disgraceful act. Wouldn't that ensure Huang Tinghe's eternal infamy?

There was another reason that Yu Muhuai didn't mention.

She did it for Huang Yanqin.

Based on her understanding of Huang Tinghe, she knew that the worse his health was, the less willing he would be to relinquish power.

It's even possible that Huang Tinghe wouldn't determine who would inherit the throne until he died.

However, if it is confirmed that his health was damaged due to poisoning, the ministers will surely submit memorials urging him to establish a crown prince as soon as possible.

Having realized he was in the wrong, Huang Tinghe could no longer resolutely oppose the ministers' opinions.

With just a little trickery, Yu Muhuai could put Huang Yanqin on the throne.

What methods can be used to ensure that Huang Yanqin has the foundation to succeed in life?

Of course, the goal is to make him the supreme ruler.

Once you become someone of high status, no one can easily control your destiny anymore.

Mo Jian used his hands to support himself on the ground and slowly stood up.

"I want to see the princess. If she really isn't our princess anymore, I'll tell you everything."

"If she were still a princess, and the emperor were discovered to have been poisoned, she would surely be executed, and I would become a sinner against the tribe." Yu Muhuai thought for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, I'll take you there now."

"Now?" Mo Jian's eyes widened, not expecting Yu Muhuai to be so efficient.

"Yes, you won't see her tonight, but you'll hear her voice. You should know how much the princess hated Huang Tinghe in the past."

But she's currently in her tent at camp with Huang Ting and Dian Nuan Dao Feng. Go listen and you'll see if she's still your princess."

As Yu Muhuai spoke, he didn't waste any more time and led Mo Jian out of the villa.

Because the other party had difficulty walking, Yu Muhuai deliberately slowed down.

He also helped Mo Jian when he was climbing over the wall. Although Mo Jian was tall, he was too thin, so Yu Muhuai didn't have any trouble at all.

Following the path they had come from, the two quickly arrived near the camp.

The two stood in the shadows, gazing at the largest, tallest, and most prominent tent in the very center.

Although the distance was a bit far, the continuous sounds from the other side still faintly reached Yu Muhuai and his companion's ears in the quiet of the night.

As the high priest of the Fox Ripple tribe, Mo Jian was familiar with the princess's voice.

Upon hearing the first sound, he immediately recognized that the person uttering that sweet and enchanting voice was the princess.

No, they're just other people using the princess's body.

How could the princess have spent so much time entangled with Huang Tinghe?
Mo Jian firmly believed that even if the princess was affected by the Love Poison, she would still remember her mission and the hatred of her people.

A true princess would not allow herself to become so entangled with her enemy.

Before sending Mo Jian back to the villa, he took off a necklace that was hanging around his neck.

The necklace was very dirty, and the chain was so thin that you might not even notice it unless you looked very closely.

Open the hanging accessory, and you'll find a rice-grain-sized object on the back, entirely red, which looks quite eerie.

According to Mo Jian, this was made at the same time as the Love Potion, and the two look exactly the same. However, the Love Potion is black, while this is red.

Although there is no antidote for the Love Poison Gu, taking this red pill will temporarily alleviate its effects and cause some related physical reactions.

After receiving the necklace, Yu Muhuai made a promise to Mo Jian.

"I will come back within two days and let your people leave."

After saying this, Yu Muhuai cupped his hands in greeting and turned to leave.

After Yu Muhuai left, the people of the Fox Lian tribe gathered around and asked Mo Jian what they had just talked about.

Mo Jian's face showed a sorrowful and painful expression, but the dark environment effectively concealed his features, making it impossible for those around him to see him clearly.

He tried his best to keep his voice steady and avoid revealing his emotions, "It's alright, we'll be leaving in the next couple of days. Everyone, rest up and prepare early."

The tribespeople inside the stable all showed expressions of joy.

Someone hurriedly asked, "High Priest, what about our princess? Will she leave with us?"

Mo Jian looked up and saw the silvery moonlight pouring down outside the stable.

After a long silence, everyone finally heard Mo Jian's voice.

"Yes, the princess will be waiting for us in the distance."

The commotion at the central camp continued until dawn.

In the early morning, the emperor naturally stayed in bed longer than usual.

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