After the arranged marriage, I pampered the sickly regent.

Faced with the crowd's doubts, Ye Qingwu sneered and looked at Commander Wang.

"Commander Wang, it seems that I did not make myself clear earlier."

"Let me go!" Ye Qingwu had barely finished speaking when she saw Ye Qingzhu being escorted over by two palace maids.

"Sister, save me!"

When Ye Qingzhu, who was bound, saw Ye Qingwu, it was as if she had seen a savior. She had just returned to her residence when she saw a group of people rushing over, especially the two palace maids, who were the most excited.

If she had known this would happen, she would never have left the courtyard, even if she had been knocked unconscious.

With Ye Qingwu by my side, at least I have some protection.

Leng Feng arrived quickly with his men, drew his sword, and coldly stared at the group of people brought by Commander Wang.

Commander Wang frowned as he saw the guards of the Prince's residence surrounding them. He asked Ye Qingwu, "Your Highness, are you really going to cause trouble?"

"That's what I should be asking you," Ye Qingwu said dismissively.

"Commander Wang, release Ye Qingzhu first."

"I cannot do that, under my command." Commander Wang's tone was firm, and he was also getting angry.

“Your Highness, we brought Ye Qingzhu here not to cause trouble, but because we hope you can give us an explanation.”

One of the palace maids holding Ye Qingzhu said.

"Xiaoju, tell me what happened a few hours ago, so that we can get justice for Granny Chang."

The palace maid, Xiaoju, was pushed forward. She had her head down and her body was trembling.

"I was passing by the Princess's courtyard when I heard Ye Qingzhu say that the Princess had asked her to deal with Granny Chang."

Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted in an uproar, turning to Ye Qingwu with shocked expressions.

At this moment, Commander Wang stepped forward and said to Ye Qingwu, "Your Highness, do you have anything to say now?"

“Granny Chang is someone close to the Empress Dowager. If you do not give a reasonable explanation today, I will have no choice but to handle this matter impartially.”

Commander Wang snorted coldly, as if venting his dissatisfaction over the past two days.

"What a fine example of impartial handling."

Ye Qingwu's gaze was icy. The matter of treatment was already critical. Originally, as long as these people from the palace behaved themselves, she would have let Leng Feng and his subordinates turn a blind eye to their bullying and intimidation.

But now that she's so eager to die, you can't blame her.

"Cold Wind, seize Commander Wang and everyone else present!"

Ye Qingwu gave the order to Leng Feng.

Why not just enjoy a good life instead of making things difficult for her?

"Yes!"

Having received his orders, Leng Feng immediately took action. Commander Wang was able to exchange a few blows with Leng Feng at first, but he was quickly defeated.

Ye Qingwu took out another rope and threw it to Leng Feng and the other guards.

"Tie them all up!"

It wasn't until these people were tied together that Commander Wang realized what had happened.

"Princess Regent, don't forget that this humble general is acting on the Emperor's orders."

"So what?" Ye Qingwu scoffed. "I have also received the Emperor's order that anyone who delays the Prince's treatment has the right to be killed without mercy."

"If Commander Wang has any objections, I don't mind making you the first one."

Leng Feng then drew his sword and pointed it directly at Commander Wang's throat.

If the sword tip had advanced just a few more inches, Commander Wang would have been killed instantly.

Commander Wang's pupils contracted, and only then did he realize that the woman in front of him was not lying.

Ye Qingwu could kill him with just one word.

Ye Qingzhu, having broken free, came to Ye Qingwu's side. Looking at the palace maid who had just been glaring at her fiercely, she felt a great sense of satisfaction.

Ye Qingzhu stood with her hands on her hips and said smugly, "Let's see if you dare to be so presumptuous again."

"Your Highness, I think we shouldn't be polite to them."

Seeing that Ye Qingzhu was still chattering away, Ye Qingwu felt a little annoyed.

She said calmly to Ye Qingzhu, "If you speak again, I don't mind tying you up too."

Ye Qingzhu was startled and took several steps back. As Ye Qingwu spoke, several guards came over with ropes.

"Don't...don't tie me up." Ye Qingzhu panicked at the sight and said fearfully, "I won't say anything."

Ye Qingwu looked at the sky, feeling an inexplicable sense of unease.

Strange, if the commotion last night was due to the calming incense, which is why Zhan Sijing didn't notice it, but now that it's broad daylight, the effects of the calming incense should have worn off by now.

After Commander Wang and his men caused such a commotion, Zhan Sijing should have woken up no matter how much he was sleeping.

At this moment, Ye Qingwu couldn't help but recall the omens from yesterday, a terrible omen.

And today is the last day before the curse comes true. Could it be that Zhan Sijing...

Thinking of this, Ye Qingwu's face showed worry, and she said to Leng Feng, "Leng Feng, keep an eye on these people and don't let them make a fuss."

"If anyone is dissatisfied, just knock them out."

Granny Chang used blood as a catalyst to come into contact with the evil energy, and in the end she would suffer a backlash, so she was not innocent to begin with.

But these people wouldn't give up. Simply telling them that the matter was related to evil energy wouldn't make them understand.

Rather than doing that, it's better to take direct action.

Faced with strength, no matter how much you disagree, you can only shut up.

Especially at this critical juncture, she doesn't have time to waste words with these people.

"My subordinate understands."

After Leng Feng agreed, he saw Ye Qingwu turn around and go into the house, her eyes filled with undisguised worry, as if something had happened.

Could it be that something has happened to the prince?

Leng Feng felt uneasy. Even though he was worried, the only one who could heal his master at the moment was the princess.

There was no other way but to obey the order.

After entering the room, Ye Qingwu went to Zhan Sijing's bedside and was about to take his pulse when...

But she felt the coldness from his arm, and Ye Qingwu was startled. She checked other places and was shocked by what she found.

Zhan Sijing's body temperature was gradually decreasing.

She should have checked Zhan Sijing before leaving and found he was alright, so how did things turn out like this?

Yes, the pulse!

Under these circumstances, Ye Qingwu did not dare to hesitate for a moment and immediately took Zhan Sijing's pulse.

Strangely, judging from his pulse, Zhan Sijing seemed perfectly fine.

The body temperature was dropping steadily, but the pulse remained normal, which was extremely strange.

"Your Highness?" Ye Qingwu called softly a few times, trying to wake Zhan Sijing, who had fallen into a deep sleep.

Despite her repeated calls, the person on the bed remained motionless. Ye Qingwu clenched her fists, her heart filled with frustration and worry.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down; she needed to stay calm at this moment.

There's no one outside to rely on. If even she herself loses her composure, then Zhan Sijing is truly beyond saving.

Since there was no problem with Zhan Sijing's pulse, she could only maintain Zhan Sijing's body temperature to prevent the situation from worsening.

In response, Ye Qingwu took out silver needles and some spiritual spring water from her spatial storage. The silver needles shone brightly as they were soaked in the spiritual spring water.

Ye Qingwu picked up these and immediately began to needle Zhan Sijing's acupoints.