A red apricot is about to cheat on you

In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Zhu Qingxue was begging her elder brother Zhu Yunwei to think of a way to help Chu Junye. Zhu Yunwei felt very distressed when he saw Zhu Qingxue sad. Comforting her,

"The Emperor hates brothers fighting for the throne the most. Right now, the Emperor is furious, and even Concubine Ye can't plead for mercy! Wait a while, until the Emperor's anger subsides, and my father and I will go and plead for mercy! The entire Ye Palace is heavily guarded now. Eliminating Concubine Ye now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

Zhu Qingxue was originally extremely anxious! After listening to her elder brother's words, she calmed down and said thoughtfully:

"Brother, you're right. I've already had someone secretly administer the drug. Even if the poison takes effect, they can't tell it's poisoning!"

Zhu Yunwei smiled with satisfaction after hearing this. He held Zhu Qingxue'er's fair hand and said in a doting tone, "Xue'er, remember, you are the legitimate daughter of my Zhu family, a daughter of heaven. No one can suppress you!"

Chu Qingxue's eyes were also very determined. Anyone who stood in her way must die!

In the evening, just as Chu Jingchen was about to leave for the Night Palace, Princess Liyue of Yingjue suddenly arrived at the Chen Palace. She was dressed in a gorgeous outfit, with exquisite hair accessories on her head. Her face was beautiful, and her eyes revealed a deep longing and joy. She hadn't seen him for several years, and when she saw Chu Jingchen again, the man she had been thinking about so much, she couldn't contain her excitement.

"Brother Chen, long time no see! Yue'er misses you so much!"

Chu Jingchen's face showed no expression, and he said calmly: "Why are you here?"

Li Yue was used to his indifference, so she wasn't unhappy about it. She would only become more courageous when dealing with Chu Jingchen! She continued to find topics to talk about.

"Brother Chen, we haven't seen each other for three years, one month, and 24 days. You once told me that if I ever came to the capital, you would treat me well. It seems like it's a festival today, it's so lively outside! Can you accompany me for a walk?"

Chu Jingchen was about to refuse, but Liyue knew he was going to refuse from his expression, and immediately added: "Brother Chen, you are the regent and the mighty marshal. Your words are as good as gold. How can you go back on your word? Just this once, okay?" As she spoke, Liyue clasped her hands together, her eyes full of expectation and pleading.

Chu Jingchen looked at her pleading expression, his heart softened, he sighed helplessly, and said: "Okay, just this once." Upon hearing this, Li Yue immediately showed a happy smile on her face, happily hugged Chu Jingchen's arm, and said coquettishly:

"I knew that Brother Chen was the best!" Chu Jingchen smiled helplessly, and then the two of them walked out of Prince Chen's Mansion.

Night Palace——

"What's going on? Miss, you've already taken the medicine twice today. Why have you been unconscious for so long?"

Qiu Chan asked Yu Shu who was standing beside him with concern. Seeing Yi Duoer like this, Yu Shu felt panicked and scared.

"Maybe the medicine the imperial physician prescribed has an anesthetic effect, which is why the young lady is sleeping so soundly!"

Yu Shu wanted to bring the topic back to the prescription written by Doctor Li. Qiu Chan was silent for a while. Even so, seeing Yi Duo'er's complexion getting worse and worse, it didn't seem like there was any sign of improvement. His face was slightly anxious.

"No, I need to find a doctor! Please take good care of the young lady!"

Yu Shu was very panicked and his face became extremely unnatural. He wanted to step forward to stop Qiu Chan from going to call a doctor, fearing that the matter would be exposed, but Qiu Chan left the room very quickly!

Yu Shu came to Yi Duoer's bedside and said with a slightly sad tone, "Miss, I'm sorry, I hope you don't blame me!" Yi Duoer still closed her eyes tightly, without any consciousness.

When Qiu Chan arrived at the palace anxiously, she was stopped by the imperial guards. "No one is allowed to enter or leave the palace. Are you, a slave girl, going to die?"

Qiu Chan pleaded anxiously with a guard, "Big brother, I beg you, my princess is unconscious, please let me go and get a doctor! Or you can send someone to get a doctor!"

The guard ruthlessly pushed her away. "I told you, no one is allowed to come in or out! Are you deaf? Who knows if your princess is faking illness so she can spread some secret message?"

Qiu Chan knew that if she forced her way in alone, she would be no match for the enemy, so she suppressed her anger and continued to beg, "Then can you help me go to Prince Chen's Mansion and pass on a message? I beg you, my princess is really dying!"

The guards ignored her pleas and pushed her away impatiently, "Get out..."

Qiu Chan clenched his fists at this moment, and really wanted to force his way out, but he saw that the place was full of guards inside and outside. Not to mention sending a message by carrier pigeon, even a fly could not fly out!

Qiu Chan ran to find Chu Junye, and after arriving at Chu Junye's residence, she told him everything. Chu Junye learned that Yi Duoer was suddenly seriously ill, and she didn't even bother to put on her shoes, and ran to the gate of the mansion!

The Imperial Guards only obeyed the orders of the Emperor and the Regent. If anyone caused trouble, they could execute them first and report them later, let alone Chu Junye, who had already lost his power. They still didn't give him any face!

"If you want to go out, you must have the Emperor and the Regent's authorization. It's freezing outside, Your Highness, why don't you go back first?"

Chu Junye realized that the soldier was Chu Junhuai's man. Seeing that he was arrogant and deliberately making things difficult for him, he was immediately furious. He pulled out the other party's sword and put it to the guard's neck, spitting out a few words in anger, "I told you to let me go!"

Seeing this, the other guards drew their swords and pointed them at Chu Junye. In an instant, the situation here became tense and the two sides were in a stalemate.

The guard was really helpless against them, so he sent two men to ask for a warrant from the emperor or the regent. A warrant from just one of them would be enough.

Only then did he control the situation. In the palace, the emperor, because of Chu Junye's incident and the disappearance of Concubine Ye, stayed in the Queen's palace for several days to comfort the Queen!

After the eunuch came to report what happened in the Night Palace, the Emperor heard that Princess Ye was seriously ill and could not bear it. Just as he was about to send someone to get the warrant, the Queen spoke first:

"She could be sick at any time, but at this very moment. I've seen this Princess Ye before. She's as cunning as a fox, so how could she not be pretending? I'm afraid she's delivering some message to the Third Prince!"

After hearing this, the emperor realized that what the queen said made sense, so he rejected Chu Junye's request.

When the Imperial Guards informed Chu Junye of this news, he had not expected that his father would be so heartless. His face turned ashen and a gleam of determination flashed in his eyes. He was now even more determined to get the throne!

Otherwise, I will be the fish on the chopping board.

Chu Junye walked into the mansion in a daze. Having fallen to this point, all his self-esteem was trampled underfoot!

Lou Feng said with cold eyes: "Master, if we continue to be trapped here, we will be at the mercy of others. If someone takes the opportunity to take your life, it is not impossible! Should we rebel? Our people are waiting for your order at any time!"

Chu Junye's face was gloomy and he fell into deep thought. After a moment, he signaled him not to act rashly!