Blind Ghostwriter: Starts with the full level of Nine Yang Magic Skill

Chapter 202 Reunion with Qi Miaoxuan

In Gu Mo's hand, he held a throwing knife. The blade was long and narrow, gleaming with a cold light, and it seemed to tremble in the wind and sand.

The instant Gu Chudong finished speaking,
Gu Mo flicked his hand, and the throwing knife flew out. In that instant, time seemed to freeze, but was then completely torn apart in the next second.

The desert night wind whipped up sand and gravel that lashed against the windowpanes, and the copper bells on the eaves emitted a rusty, trembling sound.

The throwing knife transformed into three streaks of cold light in the night, faster than a meteor and quicker than lightning, instantly cleaving the darkness into three sections.

Wu Chang's longsword had barely been drawn three inches when its silver light pierced through the Dazhui acupoint on the back of his neck. This man was a renowned assassin, famous throughout the martial world for his swift sword, yet at this moment, before he could even draw his sword, a half-uttered roar escaped from his throat.

As blood blossomed on the sand, the second throwing knife pierced the scholar's acupoint between his chest and chin. The deadly folding fan still trembled within his sleeve. He spat out a mouthful of blood, the mist instantly dispersed by the sandstorm. He swayed, then collapsed heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Hearing the commotion, Bloodhand Granny turned to look, but she only caught a glimpse of a cold glint. The throwing knife was already there, so fast that she didn't even have time to feel fear. The knife sliced ​​through her neck as if cutting through a thin sheet of paper, and blood gushed out, instantly swept up by the sandstorm.

Under the moonlight, the dark red cinnabar mark on her palm suddenly solidified, her withered fingers still hanging in mid-air, and she fell towards the broken wall like a puppet with its strings cut.

The sound of three corpses falling to the ground startled the yellow sand, which swirled and swept across the withered grass torn to shreds by the flying sand.

When Gu Mo withdrew his hand, the bloodstains on the three throwing knives had been completely licked away by the wind and sand.

In that instant, in his mind

A system notification sounded:
Killing a three-star wanted criminal

[Achieve a 3-star reward - Max level Poison Manual]

[Whether to receive it]

……

Killing a three-star wanted criminal

[Received a three-star reward - Max level Medical Classic]

[Whether to receive it]

……

【Kill the two-star wanted criminal】

[Received a two-star reward - Life-Creating Pill]

[Whether to receive it]

……

Gu Mo immediately gestured for them to receive it.

In an instant, countless obscure words and images, containing endless mysteries, surged into his consciousness like a raging tide. Every detail of the strange poison formulas, poisoning techniques, and key points of using poison in the "Poison Classic" was imprinted in his mind with unparalleled clarity; the exquisite medical principles, miraculous prescriptions, and superb medical skills in the "Medical Classic" were also instantly mastered by him.

The Poison Classic and the Medical Classic were created by Wang Nangu and Hu Qingniu, a husband and wife couple from The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber. One was known in the martial arts world as the Poison Immortal, and the other as the Medical Immortal. Both of these books are top-notch medical manuals.

In a split second,
Gu Mo thus became a master of both medicine and poison.

Although the Poison Classic and the Medical Classic may not be considered grandmasters in terms of medical skills in this world, they are still top-tier in the martial arts world. What is most remarkable is that they are proficient in both medicine and poison.

……

At this moment, chaos reigned in the small village in the desert. The members of the evil sect scattered like birds and beasts, fleeing in panic. The deaths of Granny Bloodhand and her two companions caused little ripple in this chaotic scene. A few people caught a glimpse of them out of the corner of their eyes; though shocked, they merely quickened their pace, none of them thinking of revenge. The howling wind, carrying sand and stones, quietly concealed this life-and-death struggle, leaving only a deafening clamor.

Seeing that Gu Mo had succeeded, Gu Chudong's eyes flashed with excitement. She hurriedly put on her silver gloves and was about to go forward to cut off the head.

Just as her fingertips touched the hilt of the knife, a rapid sound of hooves suddenly rang out, like rolling thunder, coming from the depths of the desert.

Gu Chudong's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously looked up. The moonlight was like water, shining on the vast desert. In the distance, dust billowed, and the horizon seemed to be torn open by a black line, like a piece of silk cut by a sharp knife.

The black line expanded at a visible speed, transforming into a torrent of iron hooves. Hundreds of iron hooves trampled the moonlight, and the sandstorm they stirred up dyed half the sky a rusty color.

The horses' hooves flew, shattering the night. Wherever they went, yellow sand filled the sky, obscuring the sun, like a moving sandstorm, carrying an endless sense of oppression.

"The Six Doors!"

Someone screamed as they were trampled into a bloody pulp by the horses' hooves. The gilded tiger head emblem on the chest of the lead rider flickered in the sandstorm, and when his longsword slashed down, it produced a sharp, metallic screech as it tore through the air.

Hundreds of black-clad riders swept across like a steel torrent, leaving a crimson stain on the sand in their wake. Those evil cultivators who were still running wildly were caught by the iron hooves and were trampled into mincemeat before they could even scream.

These Six Doors constables numbered at least three hundred, each with a cold and stern expression, their long swords gleaming with chilling killing intent. Without hesitation, they charged towards the evil sect members. In an instant, the flashing of swords and the cries of battle mingled together, and the stench of blood quickly spread, making one want to vomit.

Those evil cultivators who had already escaped some distance were now caught in this sudden pursuit. The Six Doors' forces were like a persistent plague, relentlessly chasing them, the sound of their hooves like a deadly drumbeat, hastening their demise. Under this overwhelming pressure, the resistance of the evil cultivators seemed so futile; one after another, they fell into pools of blood, their cries of agony echoing across the desert.

Gu Chudong and Gu Mo stood on the rooftop, watching the hundreds of Six Doors iron cavalry charge and kill those evil people. Suddenly, their pupils contracted slightly as they noticed an old man with a bushy beard and white hair in the Six Doors' ranks.

The old man wielded a long sword, and was extremely fierce. With each strike, a master of evil arts would be torn to pieces. His sword moves were ruthless and powerful, and his sword aura was as dazzling as the setting sun in late spring, yet it contained deadly killing intent. The arc drawn by the blade could simultaneously seal seven major acupoints of the opponent.

"The setting sun over the long river, the blood-red sword in the fading light!" Gu Chudong exclaimed in surprise, "Brother, that person's swordsmanship is from the same lineage as Brother Zhuo's, but it is much stronger than Brother Zhuo's."

The scene was chaotic, and Gu Mo couldn't see anything, so he didn't notice anything amiss. He immediately followed the direction Gu Chudong pointed and used his mental perception to go there.

And at that very moment,

The white-haired, bearded old man who was charging into battle suddenly narrowed his eyes, his killing intent surging, and he said in a deep voice, "There are more experts!"

He turned around abruptly and looked at Gu Mo and Gu Chudong. He was shocked to find that there were two people standing on the wall.

However, when he saw Gu Mo and Gu Chudong clearly, the murderous aura on his body vanished instantly. He actually cupped his hands towards Gu Mo and Gu Chudong, and then said to the other constables of the Six Doors, "That is Gu Mo, the great hero of Yunzhou, and his sister, Lady Gu. There's no need to worry!"

In less than a moment,

The village was littered with corpses, with nearly a hundred bodies displayed in various places. Only a few of the evil people escaped, but some were still being hunted down.

Led by the white-haired, bearded old man, a group of high-ranking officials from the Six Doors walked towards the Ziyang Escort Agency group.

The white-haired old man cupped his hands and said, "Du Sha, Chief Constable of the Six Doors of Yunzhou, greets Your Highness the Second Prince and Your Highness Princess Chengyang. I am late in coming to your aid, please forgive me!"

"Please forgive us, Your Highnesses!"

All the senior members of the Six Doors bowed respectfully.

However, to everyone's surprise, the pale-faced, barely breathing young master who was being protected in the middle did not move. Instead, Xiao Ziyan, dressed as a bodyguard, stepped forward and said, "Gentlemen, there is no need for such formalities. You have all come from afar to rescue me. This is a great service. What crime have you committed?"

At this moment, Huang Ying also stepped forward and explained to the white-haired old man, "Chief Constable Du, this is my second brother. As for this one..." Huang Ying pointed to the young man in the blue robe and said, "His name is Xiao Ziyan. He is my brother's personal bodyguard. Along the way, he has been exchanging identities with my second brother and attracting the assassins' attention for my second brother."

The "real" Second Prince also said, "After escaping from Chu, I only had a few guards left. Ziyan anticipated that the journey would not be peaceful, and since he was about my age, he exchanged clothes with me. I have relied entirely on Ziyan along the way. If it weren't for Ziyan, I would have lost my life long ago."

Du Sha suddenly realized, "Brother Xiao is truly a loyal and righteous man."

at this time,

A group of physicians from the Six Doors came to treat the Second Prince and his entourage for their injuries.

The second prince sat on the ground as the physician cleaned his wounds. He said, "By the way, Chief Constable Du, I was just attacked here, but fortunately, several righteous men helped me. Quickly go and stop them, I want to thank them in person!"

Du Sha quickly replied, "That is Gu Mo, the great hero of Yunzhou, and his sister. As for the other one, I have already inquired and found out that he is a captain of the Six Doors of the Northern Desert, named Chen Xiuyuan."

"A great hero of Yunzhou?" the Fifth Princess asked in surprise. "How can someone so young have such a reputation?"

Although the Fifth Princess was not a member of the martial arts world, she knew that anyone who dared to use a regional name as their martial arts nickname was undoubtedly a top figure in that region. Gu Mo's title of Yunzhou was quite impressive, as the entire Qian Kingdom only had eight states, and one person's reputation as a martial arts master occupied an entire state.

Du Sha explained, "Your Highness doesn't usually pay attention to matters of the martial world, so you don't know. This Master Gu is the tenth Grandmaster on the current Qian Kingdom's Heavenly Ranking, a man of great righteousness and a hatred of evil." Du Sha paused for a moment and said, "However, people of the martial world don't usually like to deal with people from the imperial court. I have some connection with this person, so I'll go and meet him first."

"Alright." The second prince nodded in agreement.

Du Sha cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and then turned to leave.

At this moment, Gu Mo and Gu Chudong entered a small courtyard nearby. The previous courtyard was no longer safe to stay in. Not only was it crowded with people, but it had also been destroyed during the previous battle.

"Chief Constable Du!"

When Chen Xiuyuan saw Du Sha appear at the door, he was startled and quickly got up to greet him.

Although he wasn't a member of the Six Doors of Yunzhou and theoretically not under Du Sha's jurisdiction, it was understandable that he felt intimidated by Du Sha, the Chief Constable of Yunzhou. Even his current superior, Zhuo Qingfeng, had to behave respectfully in front of Du Sha, let alone him.

Du Sha smiled slightly at Chen Xiuyuan, cupped his hands in greeting towards the courtyard, and said, "Hero Gu, Heroine Gu, I am Du Sha. Would it be convenient for us to have a chat?"

"Please come in, Senior Du."

Gu Mo got up and went to the door to greet him.

Du Sha cupped his hands and said, "In front of Hero Gu, I am merely a few years older than you and do not deserve to be called a senior."

Gu Mo chuckled and said, "Brother Zhuo and I are close friends. Senior Du is Brother Zhuo's master, so he is naturally my senior as well."

Du Sha laughed and said, "After the cat demon case in Qingyang County last year, that kid Qingfeng went to Yuncheng to report on his duties and often mentioned Master Gu to me. At that time, I was thinking of finding an opportunity to meet you, but I didn't expect that when I heard your name again later, you were already a master of Yunzhou, and now you are one of the ten grandmasters of our Qian Kingdom. Such achievements at such a young age really make me feel that my decades of martial arts training have been in vain." Gu Mo smiled and said, "Senior, you flatter me."

As they talked, the group took their seats. Gu Mo said, "Senior, I only came to this courtyard because I was looking for some peace and quiet. Please forgive me for not even being able to offer you a cup of tea!"

Du Sha quickly said, "You're too kind, Master Gu. I'm aware of the situation here, and I should be apologizing for disturbing you. I shouldn't have been so hasty, but I've long admired you, Master Gu, and it's rare to have the opportunity to meet you, so I took the liberty of coming."

"I have long admired you, senior, but I have never had the opportunity to visit you. It is truly a blessing to meet you today."

The two of them flattered each other for a while without saying anything of substance. Then Du Sha left and arranged for several constables from the Six Doors to bring some roasted meat, fruit, and water.

……

When Du returned, the constables from the Six Doors had already cleaned up most of the bodies, and the Second Prince had been moved to another private residence.

Upon seeing Du Sha return, the Second Prince quickly rose to greet him and asked, "Chief Constable Du, did you manage to detain the Heroine Gu and Heroine Gu?"

Du Sha said, "They have no intention of leaving tonight."

"That's good, that's good," the Second Prince said. "It's already late, and it's not appropriate to disturb you any longer. I'll visit you tomorrow morning to express my gratitude in person."

Du Sha looked at the Second Prince and hesitated for a moment before saying, "Your Highness, if you admire Gu Mo, then remember that you can make friends with him normally, but do not try to recruit him."

The Second Prince nodded and said, "I just inquired and learned that this hero from Yunzhou is the most sought-after figure in the martial arts world today. At such a young age, he has already earned the title of Grandmaster and has even mastered the path of internal energy cultivation. His talent is truly unparalleled in the world, and he has the potential to become the number one martial artist in the future. With my current qualifications, I am indeed not qualified to impress such a hero!"

Du Sha shook his head and said, "No, Your Highness. What I'm talking about isn't a matter of interests. It's just that I just met Gu Mo, and although we haven't known each other for long, I could clearly sense that this person is exceptionally aloof and rarely seen in the world. It's impossible for him to join anyone's ranks. His mindset is only suited to the martial world. He has no sense of awe. Such a person can be a friend, but how could he possibly be recruited?"

Princess Chengyang, standing to the side, said, "Chief Constable Du, everyone has desires, such as fame and fortune. Gu Mo may be aloof, but surely high office, generous salary, and the honor of serving the emperor can't sway him?"

"Fifth Sister, be careful what you say!" the Second Prince hurriedly said.

Princess Chengyang, however, did not take it to heart and said, "Second brother, Chief Constable Du is one of our own. Everyone knows your situation. Back then, it was Father who was supposed to go to Chu as a hostage. You served as a hostage in Chu for ten years in place of Father. Father promised that when he ascended the throne, you would be the crown prince. Now, what's wrong with those who follow you saying that you have rendered meritorious service in supporting the emperor?"

The second prince smiled helplessly.

Du Sha then picked up the thread, saying, "What Your Highness says is correct, but Gu Mo no longer pursues fame and fortune."

Princess Chengyang scoffed, "He's just a ghostwriter; what he's after is the bounty, isn't it? That should be the easiest thing to satisfy, right?"

Du Sha frowned slightly and said, "Your Highness, for Gu Mo now, being a ghostwriter is no longer about making money. For him, it's like a swordsman being devoted to his sword, or a knife-wielder being devoted to his knife. It's something he wants to do, not something he's forced by life or to pursue money. He simply wants to be a ghostwriter; it's a very pure will."

The Second Prince said, "I understand what Chief Constable Du is saying. I am also a martial artist and have seen many martial arts masters, each with their own obsessions and interests. In the Chu Kingdom, I saw a martial arts master who liked to gamble, but he never used his martial arts to cheat. Every time he lost and tried to renege on his debt, he would be beaten bloody. I have also seen martial arts masters who liked to eat. In order to steal some delicious food, they were so audacious as to break into the imperial kitchen at night."

These are the people you're trying to recruit with high-ranking positions and generous salaries. Not only will you fail to sway them, you'll offend them and make them feel humiliated.

Du Sha nodded and said, "Yes, just as Your Highness said."

Princess Chengyang still couldn't believe it and said, "There really are such people? They can refuse high-ranking positions and generous salaries?"

"Really?" The Second Prince chuckled. "I didn't believe it before. I always thought that many people's so-called aloofness was just a way to gain fame and raise their status. The reason they didn't take office was simply because the price wasn't right."

It wasn't until I went to the State of Chu that I lost my identity in the State of Qian. I often wandered the streets and alleys, and slowly I realized that many people have different pursuits. What is honey to one is poison to another; what is priceless in your heart may be nothing but mud to someone else. As a child, I mocked those who bought the box and returned the pearl, saying they didn't recognize a true treasure. Later, I understood that what is considered a treasure varies from person to person. In my eyes, the pearl is a treasure, but in someone else's eyes, the box is the treasure. It's not that they don't recognize value, but rather that the values ​​they value are different.

"This……"

Princess Chengyang frowned and said, "Although I don't understand, I understand what you mean. It means that we can't recruit Gu Mo and his sister Gu Chudong? What a pity. I was thinking that if we could recruit them, I would make Gu Chudong my first female official. She is so beautiful!"

As she spoke, Princess Chengyang became inexplicably excited, gesturing wildly as she said, "Second brother, did you see that slash when Gu Chudong killed that grandfather and grandson? It was so beautiful! I thought to myself, 'If only she were a man!'"

Second Prince: "..."

Du Sha was speechless.

The room suddenly fell silent.

"Cough cough..."

Suddenly, the second prince coughed violently, covering his mouth. When he opened his hand, it was a mouthful of black, poisonous blood.

Du Sha quickly took the Second Prince's pulse, his expression instantly turning grave. He then lifted the Second Prince's sleeve and discovered a faint purple line visible beneath the skin. Immediately, Du Sha exclaimed in shock, "Azure Spirit Saliva? Who administered it?"

The Second Prince whispered, "Chief Constable Du, this matter must be kept secret. I don't know who poisoned me yet. It has been bothering me for ten years. I'm not sure whether I was poisoned when I went to Chu as a hostage or after I arrived in Chu."

I don't know their purpose. They could have easily killed me with this poison, but instead, they added another poison to my body, keeping them locked in a tug-of-war, which is why I'm still alive. However, starting a year ago, the nameless poison began to weaken, and the Azure Spirit Saliva gradually gained the upper hand. When the Azure Spirit Saliva completely suppresses the nameless poison, that will be my death!

Du Sha quickly said, "Although the Jade Spirit Saliva is highly toxic, it is not incurable..."

“The problem lies in another unnamed poison,” the Second Prince said. “That poison, although it has saved my life all these years, do not forget that it is also a deadly poison. If I am not careful, it can also kill me. There are only a few people in the world who can cure it. But if I use people in the palace, I will be exposed. I cannot use people in the palace unless it is absolutely necessary.”

"Your Highness already has someone in mind?" Du Sha asked.

The Second Prince said, "The person Fifth Sister found is Qi Miaoxuan, who is known in the martial arts world as the Sage of Medicine. He was recommended to Fifth Sister by Physician Miao of the Imperial Hospital. Physician Miao is from my maternal clan and is absolutely trustworthy. Since he recommended Qi Miaoxuan, there should be no problem with him."

Du Sha nodded and said, "I know Qi Miaoxuan. His medical skills are unparalleled, especially in the field of medicine making. I'm afraid even the doctors in the Imperial Hospital can't compare to him."

Princess Chengyang said, "However, I don't know exactly when Qi Miaoxuan will arrive. It might be a day or two, or it might be much longer. I received a letter saying that he always dawdles when traveling, sometimes even falling asleep immediately and needing someone I arranged to carry him. The situation in the northern desert is special, Chief Constable Du. If the delay is too long, I'm afraid someone in the court might impeach you for crossing the border without cause!"

Du Sha waved his hand and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, I had already made arrangements for this. Before the New Year, when I received the news that the Second Prince was about to return, I guessed that those who did not want the Second Prince to return would definitely take action in the Northern Desert. Therefore, I arranged for my disciple Zhuo Qingfeng to go to the Northern Desert and facilitated the independence of the Six Doors in the Northern Desert."

Now, the Six Doors in the Northern Desert are independent, and Yunzhou has direct management authority over them. At the same time, I have also had Zhuo Qingfeng issue an official letter stating that I was invited to assist the Six Doors in handling the case. No one can impeach me, and I can openly and legitimately escort His Highness all the way to Yunzhou.

"Once we reach Yunzhou, there's nothing to worry about. I will create a great deal of publicity for His Highness, making it known throughout the country. The imperial court will surely send people to welcome him, and at that time, no one will be able to assassinate the Second Prince."

Princess Chengyang exclaimed in surprise, "Chief Constable Du is truly farsighted. In that case, there's no need to worry. We can wait here peacefully for Qi Miaoxuan to arrive."

The Second Prince hurriedly asked, "Chief Constable Du, where is your disciple?"

Du Sha explained, "My disciple was unaware of Your Highness's situation. The people I brought to fetch you were all temporarily selected by me. Even the trusted men who came with me only learned about the mission upon arrival here."

……

The next day, early in the morning, just as dawn was breaking.

Gu Mo and Gu Chudong prepared to leave. Last night, they had also heard Du Sha refer to "Xiao Ziyan" in a way that involved the royal family.

Gu Mo and Gu Chudong dislike trouble.

After handing over the heads of the four wanted criminals to Chen Xiuyuan, they prepared to leave quietly.

however,
Unexpectedly, just as they were about to leave, an old acquaintance appeared outside the door—it was none other than Qi Miaoxuan, the Medicine Saint.

"Senior Qi, what are you doing here?" Gu Chudong asked in surprise.

Qi Miaoxuan said with a smile, "I was invited to treat someone's illness, and I happened to hear that you two siblings were here. I knew you two would definitely sneak away, so I came to stop you as soon as possible."

"Why are you blocking us?" Gu Chudong asked.

"Of course I'm asking for your help," Qi Miaoxuan said with a smile. "I need to treat someone's illness, and I originally needed to use some of my cold-natured precious medicines. Hehe, I don't need them now. I know that you two siblings have an internal skill that is extremely cold, which will save me some precious medicines!"

Gu Chudong quickly replied, "That won't do, Senior Qi. We've helped you save money on medicine and make money, so you can't share some with us, can you?"

Qi Miaoxuan said irritably, "You brat, you still have the nerve to ask me for money? Tell me yourself, how many precious herbs did you ruin for me in my Spring God Valley? When you left, you even secretly took two thousand-year-old ginseng roots for me. Honestly, I charged you ten thousand taels for your consultation, and I lost a lot of money myself. And you still have the nerve to ask me for a share? Humph, and also, when I taught you how to refine medicine, how many cauldrons did you ruin..."

Seeing Qi Miaoxuan getting more and more agitated, to the point of puffing out his beard and glaring at her, Gu Chudong immediately backed down, tugging at Qi Miaoxuan's sleeve and saying with a smile, "Oh, Senior Qi, it's all in the past, why are you bringing up old grievances? I'll give it to you for free, okay? Hehe, but you're not allowed to mention the Spring God Valley incident again!"

"Fine, I won't mention it then." Qi Miaoxuan said helplessly.

Gu Mo couldn't help but chuckle. He knew very well that when he went to Spring God Valley to treat his eyes, he brought a rare and precious herb and ten thousand taels of silver as payment. But at that time, he and Qi Miaoxuan had already become friends because of what happened with Lu Canyang in Qingzhou City.

Rules are rules, and Qi Miaoxuan accepted the consultation fee, but didn't charge a penny for the subsequent medication. Strictly speaking, she actually lost a lot of money. The key issue was that Gu Chudong had her eye on the precious medicines Qi Miaoxuan could use for practicing her skills. Qi Miaoxuan always reluctantly gave in under Gu Chudong's persistent pleading, angrily saying there wouldn't be a next time, but there always was.

Gu Mo and Gu Chudong went back into the house, and Qi Miaoxuan followed them in.

Gu Mo asked, "Senior Qi, are you here to treat the Second Prince's injuries?"

Qi Miaoxuan nodded and said, "I didn't want to get involved in the royal family's mess, but I have to repay the favor. Sigh, this second prince is a big problem now."

"Why do you say that?" Gu Mo asked.

Qi Miaoxuan chuckled and said, "You probably haven't heard of this, after all, it happened ten years ago, when you were only eleven or twelve years old. Ten years ago, the Qian Kingdom and the Chu Kingdom fought a war, and the Qian Kingdom suffered a great defeat and was forced to sue for peace."

The State of Chu demanded that the current emperor, who was also the crown prince at the time, be sent to Chu as a hostage. After much wrangling, the old emperor's eldest grandson, now the second prince, volunteered to go in place of the crown prince. The State of Chu also compromised; they knew it was impossible for the crown prince to go as a hostage, but sending a grandson would suffice, since both were heirs to the throne.

Ten years passed, and the Crown Prince ascended the throne as Emperor. However, it seemed that all the officials, including the current Emperor, had forgotten about the Second Prince who was serving as a hostage and was openly discussing the matter of establishing an heir.

Now, the Second Prince has returned. According to the rules, he should be the first choice for Crown Prince. However, he has been in the Chu Kingdom all these years, and only his maternal family has been waiting for him. He doesn't have much of a support base. How could anyone else possibly hand over the position of Crown Prince?

But the emperor couldn't go back on his word, and besides, he was the eldest son of the legitimate wife... so you should understand how much trouble this second prince is in now, right?

(End of this chapter)