Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 288 Your Country Can't Escape the Connection

Chu Xiaohe finally rescued Tuoba Liuli, but she was already in a deep coma when she was rescued.

The imperial physicians were helpless, and in the end, it was Chu Yueli who performed acupuncture and bloodletting on her. With her unique techniques, she restored Tuoba Liuli's breathing, and Tuoba Liuli barely survived.

"She was drugged and then exposed to thick smoke for too long. It's already a miracle that she survived. As for what kind of aftereffects she might suffer, we'll probably only know when she wakes up."

"Potential consequences?" Tuoba Yi, who had just regained consciousness, asked anxiously, "Miss Li, why do you say that?"

The imperial physician lowered his head and did not dare to speak. Chu Yueli said helplessly, "The Seventh Princess must have been in a semi-conscious state when she was driven by the will to survive and tried to escape. Unfortunately, her head was hit by a falling log, and the injury was quite severe."

The head is the most complex part of the human body; seemingly similar injuries can lead to vastly different long-term consequences.

Therefore, before Tuoba Liuli wakes up, everything is still unknown.

"Third Prince, Miss Li, His Majesty has arrived," Wu Dan announced as he entered from outside.

Tongqing Palace was burned down, and they have now been arranged to live in another palace.

The group, which had originally planned to leave the city today, has been robbed of this disaster and can only remain in the palace until the Third Prince and the Seventh Princess have recovered from their injuries before they can return to the country.

The Emperor has arrived.

Tuoba Yi glanced at Chu Yueli.

Chu Yueli quickly replied, "I will keep an eye on the Seventh Princess."

Tuoba Yi nodded before dragging his still somewhat tired body out the door.

The Emperor was in the main hall, as were Lu Beimo and Chu Xiaohe.

Chu Xiaohe is the commander of the Dragon Guard Army. Today, he was originally supposed to escort the Third Prince out of the city, but now that the Third Prince has encountered a great disaster in the palace, the matter naturally falls under Chu Xiaohe's jurisdiction.

However, when Chu Xiaohe revealed that the Third Prince and the Seventh Princess had been drugged, the Emperor's expression immediately turned extremely ugly.

“The Third Prince and the Seventh Princess have always lived in the palace, how could they have been poisoned? General Chu, you mustn’t speak carelessly!” An Delu, observing the situation, immediately spoke up for the Emperor.

Although Chu Xiaohe was a military general, he had learned to understand people's hearts after spending a long time with Chu Yueli.

Chu Xiaohe hurriedly said, "At that time, the Third Prince was not in a good state of mind, so the diagnosis was probably wrong. Ali also said that it was very likely that he was exposed to thick smoke for too long and inhaled too much smoke, which then accumulated and became poison."

Therefore, it may not be that he was poisoned.

Tuoba Yi was still not fully recovered and was still somewhat drowsy.

He knew better than anyone whether he had been drugged, but the Emperor of Dongling was unwilling to characterize the incident as an assassination. At this time, he had no power or influence in Dongling and could only suffer in silence.

Tuoba Liuli is still unaware of the situation, so this matter can only be left to the dead thing to handle for now.

Lu Beimo glanced at him, a hint of something hidden in his eyes, and Tuoba Yi understood immediately.

This matter should not be publicized for the time being.

Tuoba Yi said in a hoarse voice, "This prince... doesn't know either. This prince is feeling very unwell right now."

An Delu hurriedly said, "Since the Third Prince is unwell, Xiao Guizi, quickly take the Third Prince back to rest. We can discuss this matter again once he has recovered."

Tuoba Yi had no choice but to go back to rest first. Before leaving, he still said, "I hope your country can investigate the matter thoroughly. Otherwise, if something happens to me in the Dongling Palace, your country will not be able to escape responsibility."

"Of course, Third Prince, this old servant will escort you back."

Andelu personally saw the Third Prince off.

He returned very soon.

The Emperor stood up and said coldly, "Let's speak in the Imperial Study!"