Time Travel: Brothel Maid

However, within the time it took to stick out an incense stick, the news spread like wildfire.

The common people and officials who came to enjoy the sight of the Qingshui River knew one thing: the Eighth Prince had been assassinated in that quiet bamboo forest! He might even have met with a tragic accident!

The prince of the dynasty was killed in broad daylight. When the people heard the news, they were horrified. The officials were shocked and hurriedly summoned soldiers to go to the bamboo forest to investigate.

When they arrived at the bamboo forest, they did see the bodies of several black-clad assassins, but there was no trace of the Eighth Prince.

Thinking of the rumors among the people, the officials were all in danger. If it was true as the rumors said, and the Eighth Prince fell into the water and died after being stabbed, and they failed to rescue him in time, they would probably incur the emperor's wrath and punishment!

So they hurriedly ordered all officers and soldiers to jump into the water immediately to launch a search and rescue operation.

For a moment, the water was crowded with people, water splashed everywhere, and shouts and gasps echoed all around.

Everyone raced against time to search in the water, hoping to find the whereabouts of the Eighth Prince as soon as possible to avoid being implicated.

While the officials of Qingshui River were in a state of panic, there was silence in Prince Zunyi's mansion, but there was a mystery hidden in this silence.

In the spacious, bright and spotless inner room, there is an exquisite incense burner inlaid with gems.

Priceless spices were burning in the furnace, and the smoke rose up into a wisp of elegant, pleasant, and refreshing fragrance, covering up the bloody smell in the air.

Zhao Yunrong was shirtless, with clear lines of strong muscles, but the hideous sword wound on his back, so deep that the bone could be seen, was so shocking that it was unbearable to look at.

The court physician was concentrating on cleaning his wound. Because he had fallen into the water, he had to be extra careful. If any dirt was left behind, the wound would fester and rot.

"It may be a little painful, please be patient, Your Majesty."

The court doctor said softly, and then without hesitation sprinkled the carefully prepared high-quality wound medicine on the cleaned wound.

The white powder covered the bloody wounds and quickly coagulated after mixing with the blood.

When the powder touched the wound, Zhao Yunrong's skin twitched instinctively, but in just a moment, his eyes returned to their calm state.

Fu Qi'an, who was standing by, watched the entire treatment process with horror. Just by watching, he felt the pain as if he were experiencing it himself.

However, the prince remained calm and composed, as if he was not the one injured.

Fu Qian was secretly amazed: The prince is truly extraordinary!

"How is Shen Jing now? Have his injuries been treated?" Zhao Yunrong's low and slightly hoarse voice suddenly sounded, breaking the silence in the room.

The court doctor did not stop bandaging the wounded, thinking of the bloody man who had just been wounded, with not a single spot intact on his body, it was a horrible sight. It took him five bottles of the best golden medicine to finish bandaging.

The court doctor replied solemnly and respectfully, "Guard Shen's injuries are extremely serious. If the prince hadn't given him the Soul-Restoring Pill in time, even Hua Tuo would be unable to save him. Although he is lucky enough to have survived, he is still in a coma. If he wants to be out of danger, he needs to recuperate and take good care of himself."

His most trusted right-hand men were seriously injured and in critical condition. Zhao Yunrong felt as if his internal organs were being roasted and tortured by a raging flame.

He was filled with hatred in his heart. No matter whether this incident was caused by the Queen or the Imperial Concubine, or by the Fourth Prince who pretended to be indifferent to worldly affairs all day long, he would make the culprit pay a hundred times the painful price!

"Shen Jing was loyal to me and risked his life to protect me. This time, he almost died. I order you to cure him at all costs. If there are any rare and good medicines missing in the palace, send people out to find them immediately. No matter how much money it costs or what resources and connections you use, you must ensure that all the injuries on Shen Jing's body are healed!"

The palace doctor nodded and promised, "I will do my best to treat and regulate the patient carefully, and I will definitely restore Guard Shen to health."

Fu Qi'an, who had been standing silently for a long time, took the opportunity to flatter him, "Your Majesty is blessed with great fortune. Although he was assassinated, he was able to turn danger into safety. Guard Shen has the protection of your Majesty, so he will definitely be able to turn danger into safety. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."

Turn danger into fortune? Zhao Yunrong raised his sword-like eyebrows, his eyes sharp as a knife. If it weren't for that stunning woman who came to the rescue today, he and Shen Jing would have been two corpses long ago.

The woman was not only beautiful, but also intelligent and courageous. Faced with such a dangerous situation, she did not act rashly, but cleverly used her shouting to scare away the assassin.

After rescuing him from the water, she didn't care about the difference between men and women and personally helped him breathe and save his life. Afterwards, she didn't threaten him or make any unreasonable demands, but avoided him as much as possible.

She is truly a mysterious woman.

Zhao Yunrong looked at Fu Qi'an and said in a low voice, "Did you attract anyone's attention on your way to pick me up?"

Fu Qi'an replied, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I know this matter is very serious. After receiving Tang Jingchen's message, I quickly went to the bamboo forest without attracting anyone's attention. On the way back to the palace, I also used an inconspicuous carriage to avoid being seen. No one would have thought that the prince, whose life or death was unknown and who had disappeared without a trace, had already returned to the palace."

Seeing the prince's satisfied expression, Fu Qi'an asked tentatively, "Why did the prince let Tang Jingchen come to inform me?"

Zhao Yunrong glanced at him, his sharp eyes seemed to be able to see through the darkness in his heart, "He just happened to pass by. Although he is a merchant, the Tang family has rich assets and businesses throughout the Li Dynasty. If he can be used by me, he will be a help. I don't care about the grudges between you two in the past. In the future, when you work for me together, you must share the same hatred and work together."

Fu Qi'an was embarrassed, but although he was unwilling, he could only obey the order respectfully, "I will put the overall situation first."

"Well, there is one more thing. Today, I fell into the water and was fortunately rescued by a mysterious woman. But for some reason, the woman left in a hurry without leaving her name. You should look for her secretly. The woman has a stunning face and is wearing wet clothes. Anyone who has seen her will definitely be impressed. Go and find out the identity of this woman."

After Zhao Yunrong finished speaking, he waited for a while, but still received no response. He frowned and looked up with dissatisfaction, only to see Fu Qi'an looking dazed, stupid and absent-minded.

At this moment, Fu Qi'an was in turmoil.

He suddenly recalled the scene he saw beside the Tang family's carriage. Wasn't the person wearing wet clothes when he saw the white wrist flashing by?