Marrying a concubine to seduce him and lure him into the game

Su Rao suddenly realized, and recalling Bai Ze's previous careful observation of Prince Yi's neck, the doubts in her heart finally found the answer.

It turns out that the existence of this insect is short-lived, and Prince Yi will regain consciousness after the effect of the insect dissipates.

"Will a person who is infected with this poison lose his mind, or even become violent and hurt others?" Su Rao's voice was filled with a hint of anxiety, with worry and expectation intertwined into a complex web of emotions.

She was afraid that everything behind this was related to Prince Yi, but she also secretly hoped that it had nothing to do with him.

Bai Ze uttered a word softly: "No."

Simple yet powerful, it instantly dispelled all of Su Rao's worries.

Hearing this answer, the heavy burden on Su Rao's heart fell to the ground, and joy surged from the bottom of her heart. She turned her eyes gently to King Yi, which were filled with deep concern and expectation.

"Your Highness, the misfortune suffered by your subordinates was not caused by you. You are actually innocent and wronged!" Su Rao's words were full of excitement and injustice. The trembling between the syllables revealed the indignation and anxiety in her heart.

Prince Yi looked back at Su Rao quietly, his face calm and even the slightest emotional fluctuations were hidden without a trace by his deep eyes, making it difficult to peek into his true thoughts.

"Your Highness, you must not blame yourself for this." Su Rao advised gently.

However, in the face of her sincere consolation, Prince Yi's expression remained frozen. This indifference made Su Rao's heart sink - could it be that there was a more complicated and crucial truth hidden behind the matter?

Prince Yi is inclined towards Buddhism. What is the driving force behind this?

This is not just a simple pursuit of faith, but more like a self-salvation after careful consideration!

Just when the atmosphere was becoming dull, Bai Ze observed Prince Yi meticulously, his eyes sparkling with wisdom that showed he understood the world.

"The poison in your body is probably not just a single one, but a complex one?" he said slowly.

Su Rao's heart tightened, and an ominous premonition came to her mind.

"Apart from what we know, are there other witchcraft hidden in your body, Your Majesty?" As soon as these words came out, even Bai Ze, who was usually calm and composed, couldn't help but frown. Obviously, this was beyond his previous expectations and became an extremely difficult problem.

"There is an ancient and rare Gu called 'Nightmare', which has not been seen in the world for many years." Bai Ze spoke slowly.

After hearing this, Prince Yi's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, as if at that moment, some memory or clue quickly flashed through his mind.

"What will be the consequences of being infected with this 'nightmare' poison?" Su Rao's voice was mixed with anxiety and urgency.

Bai Ze pondered for a moment and explained, "The Nightmare Gu uses the most sincere emotions and desires in the world as bait. Once touched, it is like being haunted by a nightmare and it is difficult to extricate oneself."

Su Rao felt as if the clouds had cleared and the sun was shining, and everything became clear.

It turns out that Prince Yi devoted himself to Buddhism and strictly observed the precepts because of the "nightmare" Gu lurking behind him!

Even though he knew that he had never harmed his subordinates, he resolutely chose to withdraw from the world and practice Buddhism in order to seek spiritual liberation.

Practicing Buddhism means cutting off lust. Without the nourishment of lust, the "Nightmare" Gu will fall into a deep sleep.

But once his emotions fluctuate, the poison will take the opportunity to awaken and threaten his life!

Prince Yi's decision, seemingly putting them in danger, was actually an exchange of his own sacrifice for their safety.

A prince who is willing to give up his worldly power is far better than a monarch who is controlled by an evil poison and whose life is hanging by a thread.

At least, the emperor still had a glimmer of hope in his heart and would not let the King of Qi succeed immediately.

However, this is only a temporary measure after all. Over time, the emperor's patience will be exhausted.

The two looked at each other, with subtle sadness and helplessness in their eyes.

For the past five years, Prince Yi has been bearing the false accusations alone. For him, expressing any emotion is a luxury and a danger. He can only bury all his pain and struggle deep down.

"Bai Ze, is there any way to break this nightmare poison?" Su Rao's voice was trembling, filled with the last glimmer of hope.

Bai Ze shook her head regretfully, and that helpless act extinguished the last spark of fire in her heart.

"Then I am willing to roast chicken for you for a year straight, just in the hope that you can find a way to remove the poison." Su Rao's persistence seemed a little naive.

However, Bai Ze shook her head again, and her determination made despair gradually appear on her face.

It seems that the only viable path for Prince Yi is to continue practicing and wait for the final judgment of fate.

Until one day, the emperor completely loses his patience and appoints the Prince of Qi as the crown prince. Everything will repeat itself like history, with loyal people encountering misfortune and cunning people running rampant.

Among the many princes, only Prince Yi could compete with Prince Qi.

Su Rao originally thought that she could be the key to changing the situation, but now she finds that the road ahead is still difficult and dead silent.

At this moment of despair, Prince Yi suddenly opened his lips and said in a firm voice: "I will find a solid support for you."

Thinking that she might rely on the arms of another person in the future, Prince Yi felt as if his heart was slowly being cut by an invisible blade, and the pain was indescribable.

"Rely on?" Su Rao's lips curled up into a faint smile. "My Lord, in this troubled world, except for you, a venerable man with a heart as vast as the sea and unparalleled wisdom, my heart, Su Rao, has no one else to rely on and no one to trust."

After all, living in this treacherous and ever-changing world, kind-hearted people often have to walk on thin ice and can fall into trouble if they are not careful; while those with evil intentions can rely on power and treacherous schemes to get away with it and do whatever they want.

Letting a proud woman like Su Rao rely on those evil forces is undoubtedly against her nature and is harder than climbing to the sky.

"Then, since the situation here is unpredictable, why don't you choose to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the capital, reunite with your long-lost mother and sister, and share the joy of family life?" Prince Yi's voice was gentle but revealed unquestionable power.

A fierce struggle surged in Su Rao's heart. She stared at Prince Yi's lonely and cold face. His angular features seemed to be carved by moonlight.

How can such a separation be easy?

She felt a little reluctant, but also a little depressed and heavy.

Perhaps, if we give each other some more time, the wheel of fate will turn quietly, bringing an unexpected turn?

Su Rao walked out of the Buddhist hall slowly. The moment she stepped over the threshold, she looked back unconsciously, and her gaze once again rested on the aloof and proud man like a pine tree.

He sat still, his face expressionless, as if he had long seen through the mundane world and was independent of the vicissitudes of life.

What Su Rao felt from him was not only aloofness and detachment, but also a deep loneliness and sadness. Even though he was born noble, even the warmth that ordinary people could easily get became an unattainable luxury.

She seemed to see an invisible chain silently wrapping around him, tightening day by day, binding his soul that yearned for freedom.