The Cold-Hearted Princess Who Transmigrated Here

"Your Majesty, I have an urgent matter to report."

Wang Boxing paid no attention to avoiding the crowd of people clinking glasses in the hall. He ran and reported loudly as he ran, knocking countless people off balance. For a moment, there were constant accusations in the hall, but after they saw who it was, they immediately accepted their bad luck and fell silent.

"Your Majesty, I have an important matter to report."

"Why has the prime minister only appeared now? What important matter is it?" The emperor was very displeased to see someone disrupting his birthday banquet. He was about to order the Imperial Guards to drag the person away and beat him when he realized that it was the usually composed Wang Boxing. Only then did he suppress half of his dissatisfaction.

The emperor saw that his usually composed prime minister was disregarding his decorum and making a ruckus, which clearly indicated that something serious had happened. However, no matter how important the matter, it had disrupted his birthday banquet, and the emperor harbored some resentment.

"Your Majesty, because the heir of the Ling family and his concubine instigated the Second Prince to go to the courtyard to make things difficult for the hostage of Dongyang Kingdom, my son happened to be there and went through great lengths to save the hostage. However, he is now seriously injured and has been poisoned. He is now in critical condition and only the Hundred Poison Pearl can save his life."

Wang Boxing naturally knew that the Second Prince was the one who started it, but he could only drag the Ling family into it for now. He could only deal with the Second Prince slowly. Starting today, he would let the Emperor gradually discover the Second Prince's wicked nature. Now that the situation was urgent, he could only settle some small scores first.

Anyone who dares to bully her son and beloved daughter, even if they are of noble birth, will be punished.

"If we don't rescue them, we may have to go to war with the Kingdom of Dongyang."

Seeing the emperor's reluctant expression, Wang Boxing dropped another bombshell.

He knew that His Majesty was more benevolent than decisive, and had been very averse to war since his ascension to the throne, which indirectly led to a sharp decline in the status of military generals. The Western Moon Kingdom seemed to be a powerful nation for a hundred years, but in reality it was just a reflection in the water and would be vulnerable in the event of war.

Therefore, Wang Boxing is also doing his best to maintain the peace treaty between Xiyue Kingdom and its neighboring countries. Now, he is not only saving Dongfang Yu, but also protecting the people from the suffering of war.

Wang Boxing also understood that the emperor was only concerned with ensuring a peaceful reign and wanted to leave a good reputation for centuries to come.

Unfortunately, the emperor did not understand that wishes without power are nothing but illusions.

Who doesn't like a comfortable life? But the norm of life is suffering, not enjoyment. This is especially true for the ruler of a country, who bears the great responsibility of protecting the people.

"Summon all the imperial physicians to the side hall."

"Go and bring me the Hundred Poison Pearls." Under Wang Boxing's serious, urgent, worried, and pleading gaze, the emperor finally relented and issued two orders in succession.

The emperor had doubts about the matter, but he also knew that Dongfang Yu's life could not be lost now.

To have someone die in front of everyone at one's own birthday banquet would not only bring bad luck but also be impossible to silence public opinion. This matter could not be ignored, but he still felt reluctant to part with the Hundred Poison Pearl. Even as an emperor, he rarely had the opportunity to obtain such a rare treasure.

He was making two preparations at the same time. Perhaps the imperial physician could detoxify him, then he wouldn't have to waste his Hundred Poison Pearls. After all, the number of times this item could detoxify was limited, and each use would reduce its effectiveness.

Wang Boxing felt somewhat helpless, but the emperor was still hoping for the best outcome, as long as the final result was close to what was expected.

Wang Boxing walked towards the side hall and saw that the imperial physicians who were waiting for their duties nearby had arrived one after another. The head physician, Zhang Hengshan, had already sat down beside the bed and was taking Dongfang Yu's pulse. However, judging from his serious and distressed expression, it seemed that he was also powerless to treat this poison.

Dongfang Yu, who had been placed on the bed, was already unconscious. He was curled up tightly, hugging his knees with both hands, and his head was hanging low. If he hadn't been lying on his side, his face would not have been visible. It was clear that the poison had come with great force, and he would have died at the slightest mistake.

Why is the fate of such an outstanding young person so unfortunate? It's truly an injustice of the world.

Before he could finish sighing, Wang Boxing saw that his precious daughter and Dongfang Yu were actually touching palms together, looking incredibly intimate. He immediately felt a surge of anger. Dongfang Yu was unconscious and still taking advantage of his precious daughter; he deserved to be taught a lesson.

Once he recovers, I'll teach him a lesson. He's so young, yet he's already learning to flirt with young girls.

"Yueyue, don't worry, the Emperor has agreed to take out the Hundred Poison Pearl, Dongfang Yu will be fine." Wang Boxing walked to his daughter's side and whispered words of comfort in her ear, then quietly untied his daughter's hands.

"Thank you, Father." Wang Xiyue's worry turned to joy as she watched her father's resolute expression. Her father had never broken his promise to her.

However, since so much time has passed and the item still hasn't been delivered, it's clear that the emperor also wants Dongfang Yu to suffer more.

Seeing blood trickling from the corner of Dongfang Yu's mouth, and his body trembling even in his unconscious state, Wang Xiyue clenched her fists, her heart filled with inexplicable grief and indignation. She hated her current powerlessness and loathed the royal nobles who treated human life with contempt.

Today, even though he was only facing Dongfang Yu, he couldn't suppress the hatred and violence in his heart.

If she were facing her brother, mother, or father, she would have to watch helplessly as they endured torment. Just imagining such a scene, let alone facing it, gave her a destructive urge.

Seeing his daughter's brow furrow again just as she was about to relax, Wang Boxing felt for the first time that the flower he had carefully nurtured was about to belong to someone else. His daughter was so smart that she should have guessed the Emperor's temperament.

Just now Wang Boxing felt sorry for Dongfang Yu, but now he felt even more sorry for himself. How could this brat be so lucky, getting such care from his daughter after only meeting her twice?

"Your Majesty is here!"

As soon as the voice rang out, and everyone had just knelt down, the Emperor had already stepped into the side hall and begun to inquire.

"Doctor Zhang, how is it?"

"Your Majesty, please forgive us; we are incompetent."

Physician Zhang and the other imperial physicians kowtowed and confessed their guilt. If they failed to save the hostage on this auspicious birthday and angered the emperor, they would face certain death.

"Your Majesty, as long as I have the Hundred Poison Pearl, I am certain I can cure the poison." Seeing that the opportunity was just right, Li Zhengji immediately walked in from the side hall entrance.

"How dare you! You think you can do this?" Zhang Hengshan shouted as soon as he saw that the person was a complete stranger with no family background.

As the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, Zhang Hengshan wouldn't dare make such a boast even when faced with a poison he was completely familiar with. Yet this nobody was so eager for quick success just to show off in front of the emperor. I immediately felt that he was courting death.

"Who are you...?" The emperor had no recollection of Li Zhengji.

"Your subject, Li Zhengji, works in the pharmacy and is responsible for preparing herbal medicines." Li Zhengji showed no fear or concealment in front of the emperor.

"Lord Wang, what do you think?" The emperor suppressed his anger as he looked at Wang Boxing. The person he had recommended was just a royal physician whose position was slightly higher than that of a medicine boy. No wonder he had never heard of this person before. Royal physicians in the pharmacy could only treat palace maids and masters of lower rank.

"Your Majesty, I guarantee with my life that this man can save Dongfang Yu." Wang Boxing solemnly and earnestly made this pledge.

Although the two were close friends, Li Zhengji couldn't help but be moved by these words. It seemed that his fate would be more closely linked to the Prime Minister's Mansion from now on, and he had to be extremely careful this time.

Wang Boxing knew that Li Zhengji's medical skills were several times better than those of the people in the Imperial Medical Academy. If it weren't for his straightforward personality and dedication to medical studies, and the lack of a powerful background to help him smooth things over, he would have been qualified to become the head of the academy long ago. So he had no worries at all.

Seeing the confident attitude of Wang Boxing and Li Zhengji, and the helplessness of the other imperial physicians, the emperor had no choice but to try anything, hoping they wouldn't disappoint him.

"Eunuch Su, where is the Hundred Poison Pearl?"

"Your Majesty, the treasure is here." Eunuch Su bowed and stepped forward, holding a square box the size of a fist in both hands, and slowly presented it to the emperor.

Wang Xiyue looked up at Eunuch Su's cautious manner, and it seemed that the Hundred Poison Pearl was indeed real.

Not only are the beads precious, but even if she doesn't understand craftsmanship, she can tell that the box is exquisite and could probably be considered a treasure as well.

As the emperor opened the box, the room was instantly enveloped in a soft, pale blue halo, much like the hazy, cold moonlight. Everyone was stunned by this extraordinary sight. Even Wang Xiyue, who had been worried about Dongfang Yu, was momentarily captivated and even forgot where she was.

Everyone has a love for beauty, and everyone wants to possess good things.

No wonder the emperor cherished this item so much and was extremely reluctant to take it out; such a rare item could not be protected without considerable power.

Faced with the Hundred Poison Pearl the size of a pigeon's egg, some people simply admired and appreciated it; even the lowly servants dared not raise their heads, cautiously pressing their foreheads to the ground, fearing that they might see something they shouldn't and be doomed; while others' eyes were filled with greed, their plundering intentions blatantly obvious yet they were unaware of it.

"Uncle Li... quickly remind the Emperor." Wang Xiyue was afraid that if the Emperor continued to admire the scenery, it would waste time, and Dongfang Yu would really not be able to hold on any longer. So she could only silently give Li Zhengji verbal instructions and point to Dongfang Yu.

"Your Majesty, the Third Prince... he's dying."

Amidst the unconscious reverie of the crowd, they were suddenly jolted awake by Li Zhengji's urgent shout.

Wang Xiyue then clearly saw that the onlookers who had been watching without blinking lowered their eyes and looked away. Some sighed with regret, while others were secretly annoyed for accidentally revealing their thoughts. Wang Xiyue also clearly felt that the tense body of the maid next to her finally relaxed slightly.

It was only later, by chance, that Wang Xiyue learned that the Hundred Poison Pearl not only cured all poisons, but also had a hallucinogenic effect, allowing people to reveal their true nature when they were relaxed.

"Li Zhengji, take this to detoxify." The emperor reluctantly handed the Hundred Poisons Pearl to Li Zhengji, turned around and went out to return to the banquet hall. After taking a few steps, he turned back and stared at Wang Boxing.

"If anything goes wrong, execute him!"

"I accept your order!"

Wang Boxing knew the emperor's meaning: if he couldn't save Dongfang Yu, Li Zhengji would surely die, and although he himself wouldn't be executed, he would be spared the death penalty but not escape punishment.

"Father..." Wang Xiyue was not only worried about Dongfang Yu, but also afraid that Uncle Li and everyone in the Prime Minister's mansion were in danger.

"Yueyue, don't be afraid, trust them," Wang Boxing comforted his daughter firmly.