Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

Chapter 766 Let's Go! (Third Update)
"Now!?"

This surprised not only Sikou Ji, but also Tuoba Yu.

"This is too sudden..."

“Yes!” Sikou Ji snapped out of his reverie and subconsciously objected, “His Highness’s health has only just improved a little. How can he withstand the arduous journey? Even if he is to leave, he should at least wait two more days…”

"Can't wait any longer!"

Shui Xingqiu's tone was extremely firm and brooked no argument.

"If we don't leave now, it probably won't be so easy to leave later!"

Sikou Ji and Tuoba Yu looked at each other, completely baffled as to why he had reacted so strongly.

Shui Xingqiu had neither the time nor the inclination to explain to them.

Upon hearing Si Kouji's words, he already guessed what had happened—Xiao Lanxi had been exposed!
Who knows when he might get dragged into it!
Although he came under a false identity this time, if those people really wanted to investigate, they would definitely be able to find out his real identity!
He then looked at Sikou Ji and asked urgently, "Besides this, has anything else happened in the capital? How is the Prince Jing's residence?"

Si Kou was utterly bewildered, "This...this...I don't know either..."

"never mind!"

It's too late to ask these questions now; leaving the capital immediately is the most important thing!
Seeing Shui Xingqiu's resolute attitude, Tuoba Yu was the first to react.

He quickly made up his mind, "Okay! Let's go!"

Si Kou was too late to stop him, "Your Highness—"

"I'll listen to my teacher," Tuoba Yu said firmly.

"This..." Si Kou knew he couldn't persuade them. Although he was puzzled, he nodded. "Alright, I'll find someone to make arrangements."

Fortunately, they had already planned to leave, so there wasn't much to pack.

Soon, the group drove away in a carriage.

There was still standing water on the road, and as the wheels flew over, water splashed everywhere.

……

Dingbeihou Mansion.

Yun Cheng looked up in surprise, "Oh? They're gone?"

Xi Su leaned casually against the door and nodded lazily. "They're in a hurry. It seems like a decision made in haste. Judging by the time, they should be leaving the city soon."

Yun Cheng stroked his chin thoughtfully, "It seems that person's injuries haven't fully healed yet? Leaving in such a hurry, aren't they afraid of developing some kind of illness?"

Xi Su crossed his arms. "Didn't Master already instruct us that if they want to leave, there's no need to stop them? Let them be."

Yun Cheng smiled, "That's true. The rain has stopped, it's a good time to set off."

As Xi Su turned to leave, he bumped into another person.

Yun Cheng looked surprised when he saw the person who had arrived. "Su Mu, what brings you here too?"

These people usually live separately, and it's hard for them to get together. But today, they all happened to be there.

Su Mu and Xi Su nodded in acknowledgment, then walked back into the house, saying succinctly, "That person said they wanted to go out for a walk."

"what?"

Yun Cheng was stunned for once.

That person naturally refers to Uncle Di, who lives in the mansion and is usually taken care of by Su Mu and the others.

Everything was fine before, so why the sudden change today...?

"Is he going out?"

“Yes.” Su Mu nodded. “The other day, didn’t Miss Ye send over a new wheelchair? And a…” He narrowed his eyes, “I think she said it was something like… a prosthetic limb?”

Uncle Di seemed quite moved after receiving the gifts, and today he even took the initiative to suggest going out to take a look.

Of course, this matter needs to be approved by the master.

Now that his master is not at home, he relayed the message to Yuncheng.

"I see..." Yun Cheng thought for a moment, "Alright, I understand. We'll talk about it when Master returns."

He glanced outside.

"After the heavy rain, tomorrow should be sunny. It would be a pity to miss the spring scenery."

……

Qiyuan Hall.

More and more blood was flowing from Xiao Lanxi's mouth and nose, which looked extremely gruesome.

As her breath grew weaker and weaker, Emperor Mu Wu became increasingly annoyed.

"Why hasn't anyone arrived yet!"

Eunuch Li cautiously stepped forward and whispered, "Your Majesty, please calm down. The men have already been dispatched, but it will take some time..."

Eunuch Li was also suffering.

Even if Si Kouji and his group came, they might not be able to solve Xiao Lanxi's problem. Wouldn't things just get even more ugly then?
"Should we...should we summon the imperial physician?"

As soon as he made the suggestion, he saw Emperor Mu Wu glance at Fan Chengzhuo with an even colder expression.

"If they had that ability, I wouldn't be in this predicament today!"

Sweating profusely, Eunuch Li shut his mouth in fear.

The current situation is just too chaotic!

His Majesty was even more unsettled and unfathomable; even he couldn't fathom the slightest thing about him...

Emperor Mu Wu coldly looked at Xiao Lanxi, who was kneeling on the ground.

"I will ask you one last time: did you deliberately set up a scheme that day to fake your death and escape?!"

His voice was filled with suppressed anger.

Although it was a question, he already had the answer in his heart.

Xiao Lanxi had clearly made a fool of everyone, including him!
As an emperor, how could Emperor Muwu tolerate such deception?
However, Xiao Lanxi was no longer able to answer his question at this point.

Intense pain emanated from every inch of my skin and every bone, accompanied by an excruciating itch.

She started scratching herself.

The sharp nails quickly scratched through the skin, revealing streaks of blood.

Instead of stopping, she intensified her actions, even scratching her own face.

Ye Chutang's brow furrowed slightly.

"The poison has penetrated deep into her body, I'm afraid..."

Emperor Mu Wu was extremely angry.

"Such methods are truly insidious and vicious!"

Xiao Lanxi's cheek was instantly slashed and a bloody line appeared.

But she no longer cared about that.

Her eyes remained fixed on the front, as she suppressed the pain and itching inside her body and struggled to crawl forward.

Blood-streaked fingernails scraped harshly across the ground, making a piercing sound.

Because of the force applied, one of the little fingernails was completely flipped over, leaving it bloody and mangled.

Xiao Lanxi seemed completely oblivious, her eyes wide open, as she frantically moved forward.

—Just a little bit more, and we'll get her beads back…

"Father, I believe we should send her to a side hall as soon as possible and have someone take care of her," Xiao Chenglin suddenly said. "Otherwise, it might not be good to leave her here any longer."

As for what was wrong with it, he didn't say, nor did he need to.

Everyone present knew the truth.

If Xiao Lanxi were to die in the Qiyuan Hall, it would be a real loss of face for Emperor Muwu.

Emperor Mu Wu frowned as he looked at the dirty bloodstains on the ground and the deranged Xiao Lanxi.

"Someone is coming——"

As soon as he opened his mouth, a guard stepped forward and pressed down on Xiao Lanxi's shoulder!

boom--!
Xiao Lanxi's head hit the ground, her shoulder went numb, and her outstretched hand fell limply to the ground.

She stared intently at the bead just inches away, and began to struggle and whimper frantically.

"Let go of me—!"

Xiao Lanxi stared at the bead, her eyes wide open, tears streaming down her face silently.

"Ah—hoah—"

Her breathing was rapid, and each word sounded like the strained strain of a broken bellows, the syllables indistinct and hard to distinguish.

All their strength seemed to crumble completely at that moment, and they were unable to break free or escape no matter what!

Just then, a pale, white hand picked up the bracelet.

Xiao Lanxi stiffly looked up in a daze.

Ye Chutang leaned down slightly and placed the bead in her palm.

Cool to the touch.

Just like those long days and nights of the past, the most familiar feeling.

"Ugh... Heh heh... Ah..."

Xiao Lanxi held the turquoise bead tightly, gently closed her eyes, and tears streamed down her face.

An uncontrollable cry of grievance and despair finally echoed softly throughout the entire hall.

“…Ah…Am…!”