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Night enveloped the General's Mansion, a silence tinged with unease. In Nangong Yifeng's room, candlelight flickered, illuminating Liuli's figure.

Murong Xuewei walked in and saw Liuli standing anxiously by Nangong Yifeng's bedside. "Liuli, go and rest for a while."

Liuli looked at Nangong Yifeng, who was still lying on the bed, and said, "Madam, I would like to wait until he wakes up before we talk."

"Liuli, tell me the truth, have you fallen for Nangong Yifeng?"

Liuli blushed and turned her head away. "What are you saying, Madam? He is a prince of a nation, and I am just a servant. There is no possibility between us."

Murong Xuewei took Liuli's hand. "Liuli, you've been by my side since you were little. I've always treated you like a younger sister. If you and Nangong Yifeng truly like each other, then go for it. Your social status shouldn't be an obstacle between you."

Liuli glanced at Nangong Yifeng on the bed, somewhat uncertain, "Madam, am I really capable?"

"Yes, Ruri, you have to believe in yourself."

Late at night, Liuli was keeping watch by Nangong Yifeng's bedside, feeling a little sleepy.

A man in black carefully pushed open the door and walked in with practiced ease. He went to Nangong Yifeng's bedside, took out a bottle of medicine, pried open Nangong Yifeng's mouth, and fed it to him.

After finishing everything, she carefully walked out and closed the door behind her.

All of this happened so fast that it didn't even alert Liuli.

Not long after the man in black left, Nangong Yifeng coughed up a mouthful of blood, which woke Liuli.

Liuli hurriedly took out a handkerchief to wipe Nangong Yifeng's mouth, but the blood kept increasing, and Liuli was so anxious that tears came out.

Murong Xuewei and Gu Ye rushed over when they heard the commotion, and their hearts clenched at the sight.

Gu Ye stood by the bed, his brows furrowed, his gaze fixed on Nangong Yifeng's pale face.

Nangong Yifeng was vomiting blood and groaning in pain, with large beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.

"How could this happen?" Murong Xuewei asked in a low voice, her voice trembling slightly. "Zhang Jing had clearly been cured of the poison, so why..."

Liuli shook her head, her voice trembling with tears, "This servant doesn't know either. I was perfectly fine before. I just dozed off for a moment, and this is how it happened."

A flicker of guilt crossed Gu Ye's eyes. "It seems someone has infiltrated the General's Mansion and poisoned Nangong Yifeng while Liuli was dozing."

Liuli knelt by the bed and gently wiped Nangong Yifeng's forehead.

She looked up at Gu Ye, her eyes filled with worry. "General, Madam, what should we do? Should we go and fetch Doctor Zhang again?"

Just as Gu Ye was about to speak, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.

Uncle Lin strode in, his face grave. "General, this old servant has brought Doctor Zhang."

A glimmer of hope flashed in everyone's eyes. However, when Zhang Jing entered the room, his icy gaze was like a bucket of cold water poured over everyone's heads.

Zhang Jing glanced at Nangong Yifeng on the bed and said coldly, "I've already saved him once, I don't want to waste any more time."

Murong Xuewei hurriedly stepped forward and pleaded, "Dr. Zhang, can't you help us one more time? Nangong Yifeng's condition is truly critical. Do you have any rare treasures you'd like? My Murong family..."

Zhang Jing interrupted her, "I know your Murong family is incredibly wealthy, but unfortunately, I'm not short of money." He then turned to Gu Ye, "You have two more chances. Are you sure you want to use them on this person?"

Gu Ye remained silent for a moment, about to nod, when Murong Xuewei stopped him. "Wait!" She turned to Zhang Jing, a resolute glint in her eyes. "Dr. Zhang, consider this a favor I owe you, how about it?"

Zhang Jing raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised. He sized up Murong Xuewei, a playful smile curving his lips. "Interesting. Do you know what owing me a favor means?"

Murong Xuewei met his gaze without flinching. "Whatever it is, I'm willing to bear it."

Zhang Jing remained silent for a long time before finally nodding. "Alright, then so be it."

He walked to the bedside, took out a small porcelain bottle, and poured out a jet-black pill. Everyone held their breath, watching Zhang Jing feed the pill to Nangong Yifeng.

After a moment, Nangong Yifeng's breathing gradually stabilized, and his complexion regained some color. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and Murong Xuewei almost burst into tears of joy.

Zhang Jing put away the porcelain bottle and said coldly, "The poison has been neutralized, but his body has been severely damaged. Whether he can pull through depends on his own fate. Remember, your Murong family owes me a favor." With that, he turned and left.

Gu Ye chased after him outside and asked in a low voice, "Zhang Jing, this time the poison..."

Zhang Jing stopped but didn't turn around. "It's a chain poison. Once the first layer is neutralized, the second layer will activate. The method is very sophisticated; it's not something an ordinary person could do."

Gu Ye's heart sank. "You mean..."

Zhang Jing sneered. "Investigate it yourself. But I advise you to be careful. The person behind this is probably not simple." With that, he disappeared into the night.

Gu Ye stood in the courtyard, watching Zhang Jing's departing figure, his mind filled with countless thoughts.

He turned back to the room and saw Murong Xuewei taking care of Nangong Yifeng. A complex emotion suddenly welled up in his heart.

"Xuewei..." he called softly.

Murong Xuewei looked up at him, a weary smile on her face. "General, you should go and rest. I'll take care of Nangong Yifeng."

Gu Ye shook his head and walked to her side. "Xue Wei, you shouldn't have owed Zhang Jing a favor because of him."

A resolute glint flashed in Murong Xuewei's eyes. "General, he is my friend. I cannot stand by and watch him die."

Gu Ye was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Xue Wei, what exactly is your relationship with Nangong Yifeng?"

Murong Xuewei was taken aback, then shook her head and smiled bitterly. "General, what are you thinking? Nangong Yifeng is just my friend. Do you really believe those rumors?"

Looking into Murong Xuewei's sincere eyes, Gu Ye's doubts gradually dissipated. He sighed softly and reached out to take Murong Xuewei's hand. "I'm sorry, Xuewei. I shouldn't have doubted you. I was just too scared, scared of losing you."

Murong Xuewei grasped Gu Ye's hand in return and said softly, "General, there shouldn't be any distance between us. The situation is so complex now; we must work together even more."

Gu Ye nodded, about to say something, when Uncle Lin suddenly rushed in. "General, someone from the palace has arrived. They say His Majesty wishes to see you."

Gu Ye and Murong Xuewei exchanged a glance. Gu Ye said in a deep voice, "I understand. Xuewei, you stay here to take care of Nangong Yifeng. I'll be right back."

Murong Xuewei nodded and watched Gu Ye leave, but an ominous premonition rose in her heart.

Meanwhile, deep within the palace, in a magnificent palace, Xiao Wan Ning was speaking in hushed tones with a man in black.

"Are you sure the news has been spread?" Xiao Wanning asked, a cold glint in her eyes.

The man in black respectfully replied, "Reporting to Your Majesty, the news has spread throughout the entire capital. Now, the entire court and the public are discussing the discord between General Gu and Nangong Yifeng, and even the possibility of them sabotaging the peace talks."

Xiao Wan Ning nodded in satisfaction, a cold smile playing on her lips. "Very good. This time, let's see how Gu Ye escapes."

The man in black hesitated for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "***, if General Gu finds any clues..."