Chapter 174: Relentless Until Death

Chapter 174: Chapter 174: Relentless Until Death

Nan Xuan responded and went to handle matters, but as he turned, he thought of Rong Ling’s health.

Although the Prince’s health had improved, allowing him to move freely, he still could not handle too much stress.

Nan Xuan worriedly said, "Prince, your health is not good, you should go back and rest."

Rong Ling replied curtly, "I won’t die."

With that, he led his men towards Yijing Courtyard and entered his own room, where he met Nan Feng coming out with a paper, looking troubled.

Rong Ling approached and asked gravely, "How is it? Has the Princess Consort identified the poison?"

Nan Feng immediately nodded and replied, "Yes, it has been identified. The Poisonous Gu was cultivated with more than a dozen poisonous herbs, and mixed with the blood of the Poisonous Insect Cultivator. While the antidote herbs are manageable, to completely remove the poison, the blood of the Poisonous Insect Cultivator is needed. But, we have no idea whose blood was used to nurture this Poisonous Gu."

This is the biggest trouble.

Thinking of the pain Feng Qing suffered, Nan Feng’s face turned grim.

Hearing Nan Feng’s words, Rong Ling was filled with anger, but he quickly composed himself and instructed Nan Feng with a raised eyebrow, "First, get the medicinal ingredients. As for the blood of the Poisonous Insect Cultivator, I have my own plans."

"Yes, Prince."

Nan Feng turned to gather the medicinal ingredients listed on the prescription.

Behind him, Rong Ling called out, "How is the Princess Consort?"

Nan Feng shook his head, "Not well, she’s fallen unconscious again."

Rong Ling’s face darkened as he turned to walk towards the room, while Nan Feng watched the Prince’s frail body with concern, "Prince, your body is still very weak, you should rest more. Now that the Princess Consort is poisoned, you mustn’t let anything happen to you."

Rong Ling had already entered the room, with his guards stationed outside the door, not entering.

Inside the main bedchamber of Yijing Courtyard, Si Qi and Si Hua saw Rong Ling entering and quickly paid their respects, "Greetings, Prince."

Rong Ling waved them off, signalling them to leave. The two maids glanced at Feng Qing, who was unconscious on the bed, with pained expressions as they left.

Rong Ling paced to the bedside, looking at Feng Qing. Feng Qing was suffering, even in unconsciousness, her brows knitted, occasionally shuddering in pain.

Seeing her like this, Rong Ling felt uneasy. Feng Qing had taken the fall for him. If not for Feng Qing discovering the Gu Worm and swatting it away, he might have surely died.

His body was indeed very weak now, and if the Gu Worm had entered him, it would have been fatal.

The more Rong Ling thought, the more he resented Rong Che and Han Ziyan. Undoubtedly, Han Ziyan dared to act against him with the support of Rong Che.

Otherwise, Han Ziyan might not have dared to act, as someone would have to clean up the aftermath.

Killing Prince Dayan — if not properly handled, Han Ziyan would definitely perish.

That selfish woman, Han Ziyan, was impossible to die for someone else, so the Little Emperor must be behind her, supporting her. If she successfully poisons him, he’ll handle the aftermath, ensuring she faces no trouble. The Little Emperor might even have promised Han Ziyan to bring her into the palace.

This is why Han Ziyan took such a risk.

As Rong Ling pondered, a cold, malicious smile appeared on his lips. This incident made it clear how determined the Little Emperor was for him to die.

It’s a battle to the death.