Xie Beiheng was happy in his heart, with a smile on his face, and said, "No more, don't worry!"

"After a night's rest, my internal energy has recovered 70% to 80%. I will be well again soon. It's just that my wounds haven't healed completely yet, so I'm a bit weak for now."

Internal strength?

Is this thing really there?

What is shown on TV, that people with great martial arts skills have internal Qi that regulates themselves and can recover quickly from injuries, actually happens to be true!

"I really envy……"

But Xie Beiheng immediately added, "But if we want to leave here, we'll probably need to rest for a few days!"

"I wonder if Xu Chong and An Yi can come here as soon as possible?"

In this deep mountain forest, wild animals may appear at any time, and this small thatched house has no bed, no quilt, and no food.

He himself was fine, having practiced martial arts and traveled extensively in his youth, and later on, he had been on the march and in battle, often sleeping in the open air. But Xiangxiang was just a delicate woman, and every day she stayed here meant another day of suffering!

He couldn't bear to see her suffer!

"Can we leave in a few days?" Lin Xiangxiang opened her eyes wide in shock. Even with such a serious injury, she was already prepared to stay here for a month!

But she still had to find something to eat first. If she didn't eat, she might starve to death tomorrow, let alone a few days or a month!

So, after Xie Beiheng drank the medicine, Lin Xiangxiang poured the residue on a cloth and prepared to boil it again in the evening.

Then he held the pot in his left hand, held the Dragon Shadow Sword with difficulty in his right hand, went out, and embarked on the journey of looking for food!

……

Capital city, East Palace study.

The floor was in a mess, with teacups, pens, inkstones, and books scattered everywhere, as if it had been hit by a violent storm.

Li Chengrui's face turned ashen, he was furious, and his eyes revealed a cold light.

"What exactly does Father mean?"

"Throughout the ages, only the Crown Prince has been qualified to go to Luming Mountain to pray on behalf of the Emperor. Now he's actually issuing an order for my eldest son to go. Is he trying to tell the world that he wants to depose me and make Li Chengyan the Crown Prince?"

Zhao Xu stood aside, his face solemn, and advised: "Your Highness, the imperial decree has been issued, and saying more will be of no avail!"

"Your Majesty's condition is getting worse day by day. If you take this action now, it will inevitably make those who were originally wavering in the court lean towards the Prince of Qi's Mansion."

"Your Highness, we can't just sit there and wait for death any longer!"

Li Chengrui clenched his fists tightly, the anger in his eyes still not subsiding. He gritted his teeth and said, "Tell me! Why can't we just sit there and wait for death?"

He knew very well that his father was suspicious of him, so he had always been cautious and treading on thin ice, but now he got such a result!

Zhao Xu pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, if at this time, Your Highness can gain prestige and win the hearts of the people..."

Li Chengrui interrupted sharply, "Zhao Xu, I'm warning you, what happened five years ago will never happen again!"

Zhao Xu lowered his eyes and said nothing. He knew this was His Highness's Achilles' heel, but five years ago, it had made His Highness the Crown Prince. Now...

Oh, never mind!

Li Chengrui narrowed his eyes, a dark color surging in his eyes, and then said: "The Zhenbei Marquis Mansion can do something."

Zhao Xu was puzzled. "How can we make this article when Xie Beiheng's life or death is unknown?"

He had been following His Highness when he was still a prince, so he knew that Xie Beiheng was His Highness's man. But now he didn't even know whether he was dead or alive. How could he use him to his advantage?

"I believe Qizhi is not dead, and I have already sent Qingxiao to look for him. There is still a month before the Luming Mountain prayer, so there is still time!"

Believe?

It seems that His Highness is unwilling to accept his proposal, so he would rather use such a weak excuse to prevaricate him.

"Even if Xie Beiheng is not dead, how can Your Highness make such a fuss? If the news of Your Highness's close personal relationship with Xie Beiheng is known to His Majesty, it will probably arouse His Majesty's even greater suspicion!"

Li Chengrui sneered at this, "Oh, yes, if anyone gets too close to the Zhenbei Marquisate, Father will definitely be suspicious. So, what do you think, if Qizhi comes back and becomes too close to Li Chengyan, and this gets to Father's ears, will he still let Li Chengyan pray on the emperor's behalf?"

Zhao Xu's eyes lit up. If Xie Beiheng was really not dead, it would indeed be a good strategy!

"Your Highness is wise, but I wonder if Xie Beiheng will obey our instructions and deliberately approach the King of Qi?"

"He will. He is a man who values friendship the most. As long as it is my order, he will obey!"

Zhao Xu nodded, and then reminded him again in a cryptic tone: "Your Highness, Xie Beiheng's life or death is unpredictable after all, so we still have to make preparations for both situations!"

Li Chengrui glanced at him coldly, "If I say no, it means no. If you can't get back, then find another way!"

……

Early this morning, the news that Xie Beiheng, the son of the Marquis of Zhenbei, fell into the Lancang River and his whereabouts were unknown had spread throughout the capital.

Li Jingsheng had a hangover last night, so he didn’t find out about this until he woke up at 9:00 PM!

After learning about it, the first thing he did was to hurriedly find Prince Qin Li Bingchen.

As soon as he arrived at the study, Li Jingsheng knelt down without saying a word and said, "Father, Qizhi's life or death is uncertain. It is a critical moment. I want to go find him. I beg for your permission."

Upon hearing this, Li Bingchen was so angry that he slammed his hand on the desk and shouted angrily, "Asshole, I've always told you not to get too close to Xie Beiheng, but you didn't listen. Now that something like this has happened, you're actually still trying to get close to him. Are you worried that our Qin Palace won't die quickly enough?"

Li Jingsheng shook his head anxiously and said, "No, father, at worst, I can just disguise myself and leave the city. No one will know!"

Li Bingchen glared, "Do you know how many people in the capital are looking for him right now? Do you think you can leave the city in disguise without being discovered along the way?"

"Sheng'er, do you still remember why your father named you Jingsheng, your second brother Jingyan, and your third brother Jingxing?"

Upon hearing this, Li Jingsheng lowered his head, his voice filled with resentment, "Son, I know that father wants us to be careful with our words and actions!"

But wasn't he careful enough in what he said and did? Now, he didn't dare to pursue either the civil or the military, and his days were filled with idleness, such as walking his birds and dogs, exploring the mountains and rivers, and drinking and listening to music.

He didn't dare to make friends with the children of high-ranking families easily, let alone marry the daughters of noble families.

The Qin Palace was already so cautious, and now that his best friend was in trouble, couldn't he even go find someone?

Upon hearing this, Li Bingchen said gloomily, "It's good that you know. My intention is not only to ask you brothers to be careful with your words and actions, but also to let His Majesty know that the Qin Palace has no intention of competing for the throne!"

"Yes, son, I know!"

An hour later, Li Jingsheng, in disguise, followed by his follower Ping An, quietly left the Prince of Qin's Mansion through the back door.

He originally wanted to ask Song Xiuming to go with him, but when he thought about the fact that Song Xiuming didn't know martial arts, and he heard that his sister was missing and was anxious to find her, he gave up in the end!

The two men had just turned out of the back alley with the horse when suddenly, someone blocked their way!

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