After reading my mind, Daddy, why don't you smile?

"I heard that... when the emperor wanted to appoint His Highness as the crown prince, Grand Tutor Shangguan Shu and Prime Minister Yin opposed it. We all know the reason why Prime Minister Yin opposed it, that is why Shangguan Shu opposed it..."

As he was speaking, news came from the palace that Shangguan Shu had raised the doubts in the case to the emperor and cleared Zhao Xi of all charges. The emperor had already sent people to hunt down the groom.

This made Zhao Xi and the other two even more confused.

Zhao Xi said calmly, "Originally, I had doubts about Shangguan Shu, but since he did it, why do you want to clear my name?"

Qian Chengluo hesitated, "Actually... if it weren't for the incident with A Yuan, Shangguan Shu would have loved Princess Chengqian, and Princess Chengqian is the prince's biological sister, so he and the prince are actually of the same blood..."

When mentioning Qi Dongqiang, Zhao Xi's eyes darkened.

Hengbi said, "The prince was worried about what happened to Qi Dongqiang. Shangguan Shu suspected that the prince would retaliate, so he became the prince's enemy. The last time Shangguan Shu opposed the appointment of the crown prince, was he trying to intimidate the prince?"

Zhao Xi sneered, and after a while he said coldly, "Does he think that I am a fool like Zhao Cong who can be manipulated by him?"

Hengbi didn't comment. In his impression, the sixth brother was always the one who spoke the least, but his thoughts were so deep that no one could guess. Not only his brothers couldn't guess, but even his father was afraid of him...

Hengbi said, "Now is not the time to think about Shangguan Shu's motives. The most urgent task is to clear the prince of his grievances and find the person behind the scenes. If so, we can basically rule out Shangguan Shu in this matter... I think that the prince should go first and find the groom. No matter what the groom says, we can quietly make him change his words and completely remove the prince from this scandal."

Zhao Xi nodded, "I think so too. Although my father loves me very much, if I am wronged like this and don't fight back, I am afraid that my father will look down on me and think that I can't live without him."

Hengbi said bluntly, "That's right! The current emperor does not reject the princes' struggle for power. On the contrary, he hates people who are too stupid."

After the three of them discussed it, Zhao Xi submitted a memorial to Emperor Jianxi, asking to take people to bring the coachman back and seek justice for himself.

This was something that Emperor Jianxi would like to hear, so he readily agreed.

In the afternoon, Zhao Xi left the capital with two thousand troops.

As soon as Zhao Xi left, Shangguan Dan got the news and went to the study to tell Shangguan Shu.

"Brother, King Ding has fallen into the trap."

Shangguan Shu was practicing calligraphy. Hearing this, he did not raise his head but just nodded lightly.

Shangguan Dan became more and more excited the more he thought about it. He sat down opposite Shangguan Shu, his eyes shining brightly. "They all thought that someone wanted to use this scandal to tarnish Prince Ding's reputation. Although Prince Ding and the Emperor didn't say anything, they would definitely suspect you, big brother. But they didn't expect that there was something even more sinister behind it. This is a trap within a trap!"

"You deliberately exposed your true colors and let the groom escape. Now that you have redressed the injustice for Prince Ding, your suspicion will surely be eliminated."

"Given Prince Ding's scheming, he must want to catch the groom in advance, just like he caught the wet nurse and threatened her to change her confession in advance. He must want the groom to change his confession and get rid of him completely..."

"But as soon as he leaves Beijing..."

Shangguan Dan looked at his elder brother with admiration. Although he didn't know why his elder brother wanted to plot against King Ding, he liked to be his elder brother's lackey. He felt very happy when he saw those people being plotted against by his elder brother!

Shangguan Shu curled his lips lightly, looking cold and dangerous.

What he wants is Prince Ding to leave the capital!

The emperor is far away and no one can control what happens to His Royal Highness Prince Ding.

He wouldn't want him to die.

He just wanted him to lose the chance to succeed the throne.

He exposed the matter of the real and fake prince in order to give Zhao Ying a chance, not to take advantage of Zhao Xi!

As for the Emperor Star...so what if it rises!

Sure enough, after a day and a night, Prince Ding returned with his men.

Although the groom was caught, he was not Jia's cousin. In other words, the guess was not true and Zhao Xi still had to bear the blame for raping a minister's wife.

But none of these are as troublesome as the poison in Zhao Xi's body.

Zhao Xi was poisoned.

A group of people chased the groom and mistakenly entered a poisonous miasma. The poison was a chronic poison and not fatal.

Zhao Xi was carried back to the capital, unconscious, with purple and black lips.

Emperor Jianxi and Empress Xiaomin were heartbroken and hurriedly called the imperial physician for consultation.

The imperial doctors were helpless.

Emperor Jianxi issued a notice to recruit talented people from all over the world. Those who could cure the miasma would be rewarded with a thousand gold coins and be made a marquis.

However, after three days, no one had yet to take up the list.

Emperor Jianxi and Empress Xiaomin suddenly looked much older.

Empress Xiaomin stayed by Zhao Xi's bedside every day, her eyes swollen and swollen. When Zhao Xi was awake, she asked her to go back and rest, but Empress Xiaomin looked at him with regret, stroked his face, and said, "Mother will not leave, mother will always be with Xi'er..."

Zhao Xi stared at Queen Xiaomin, unknown what he was thinking in his eyes.

Until one night, Zhao Xi suddenly had a hysterical attack, shaking and wailing on the bed, "Don't hit me, don't hit me..."

"It hurts... it hurts..."

It's an old problem. For more than 30 years, every time I dream about the nightmares from my childhood, it's like being pulled into an endless abyss, full of despair and misery.

At that time, no one saved him.

Later, he met Qi Yuan.

She did not despise him. Even though he was dirty and smelly like a beggar, she would praise him and give him confidence and courage.

She would also hug him tenderly when he had a nightmare, just like now...

Eh?

Who is holding him, patting his back gently, like coaxing a baby, so warm...

It’s not Yuan’er, she is dead.

Zhao Xi whimpered, and the wrinkles between his brows deepened. A pair of rough hands stroked his brows again and again.

Zhao Xi gradually regained consciousness and vaguely realized who this person was.

Could the woman beside him be anyone else except her, who had been hunting in the mountains for ten years and had calluses on her palms?

Zhao Xi wanted to open his eyes, but he couldn't lift his eyelids. He didn't know how much time had passed. In a half-conscious state, he felt the warmth disappear. Then, he heard the woman's whisper in a crying tone.

"Ah Rui, we owe Xi'er too much. If Xi'er goes, I will accompany him..."

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Zhao Xi closed her eyes, turned slowly, and her long eyelashes were wet.

Early in the morning of the fourth day, Zhao Ying entered the palace and brought good news.

Zhao Xi is saved.

Zhao Ying found the Miao doctor who treated Yue'er when Shangguan Shu treated her. Although he did not know how to detoxify, he was knowledgeable and experienced. He said that there was a miracle doctor in Dali who had a dew-condensing pill that could cure all poisons, and he would definitely be able to cure Zhao Xi's poison.

Emperor Jianxi immediately sent people to ask for the elixir, but the Miao doctor said that the elixir was extremely precious and that the genius doctor had a strange quirk, so he would only give it to the poisoned person if he asked for it sincerely in person.

If he used his power to snatch it away, the miracle doctor would definitely destroy the elixir and then commit suicide.

Emperor Jianxi had no choice but to ask the imperial physician whether Zhao Xi's body could withstand the long journey. The imperial physician said that Prince Ding was young and strong, and if he was taken good medicine, he would definitely be able to reach Dali.

Emperor Jianxi was relieved and planned to take Zhao Xi to Dali to ask for medicine personally.