Chapter 175: Drawing Blood

Chapter 175: Chapter 175: Drawing Blood

Rong Ling’s expression remained calm and composed, not seeming distressed as if he had just learned that the Little Emperor had harmed him. He had already accepted this fact, so he didn’t feel sad anymore.

It’s true that since ancient times, the saying that emperors are heartless is a profound truth.

As Rong Ling thought about this, he lowered his head and looked at Feng Qing, slowly sitting by the bedside and reaching out to hold Feng Qing’s hand.

"Feng Qing, you have saved me multiple times. I remember your contributions. Without you, I wouldn’t exist. So I promise that as long as I live, you will be Princess Yong of Dayan. Even if you commit a grave mistake in the future, I will not harm you. I want you to enjoy wealth and prosperity this lifetime."

After saying this, Rong Ling was already extremely weak and didn’t want to say more. He leaned against Feng Qing and fell asleep.

Because he was concerned about the poison in Feng Qing’s body, Rong Ling didn’t sleep for long before waking up.

As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Nan Feng rushing into the room from outside.

Seeing that his Prince was awake, Nan Feng quickly stepped forward to report.

"Prince, the subordinates have obtained the herbs needed for the Princess, but without the blood of the Poisonous Insect Cultivator, the poison cannot be neutralized."

As soon as Nan Feng finished speaking, Rong Ling hadn’t yet responded when Nan Xuan hurriedly walked in from outside the door.

Once inside, Nan Xuan quickly reported, "Prince, Han Concubine’s two chief handmaidens, Yicui and Yiliu, have both unequivocally stated that their mistress secretly plotted to have Cai Shu harm you."

"Those two won’t retract their statements, right?"

Rong Ling asked Nan Xuan coldly, to which Nan Xuan immediately shook his head, "Rest assured, Prince, those two won’t retract. Han Concubine’s chief handmaiden, Yicui, is a child bride of the Deng family. She and her young husband grew up together, cherished by the Zheng family. She sold herself into the Han Family to save two elderly members of the Deng family, who have since passed away."

"Now, it’s just her and her fiancé in the Deng family. Her fiancé is currently under our control, so Yicui doesn’t dare to retract her statement."

Rong Ling nodded and said, "After this matter is concluded, find a way to send them both away."

"Understood," replied Nan Xuan.

Then Nan Xuan reported on the other handmaiden, "Yiliu’s parents and brother are also in our custody. Yiliu values her family greatly, so knowing they are in our hands, she doesn’t dare to retract her statement."

"Hmm, if she cooperates, let’s not harm their family. Once this matter is over, send them all away."

Nan Xuan responded again.

Rong Ling turned to Nan Xuan and ordered, "You can go and arrest Han Ziyan now."

Nan Xuan acknowledged, intending to leave to apprehend Han Ziyan, but paused at the door to ask, "Prince, since Han Concubine dared to conspire to poison you, should we execute her directly, or send her to prison first?"

Rong Ling raised an eyebrow and said, "Arrest her first, and then I’ll decide after I see her."

Nan Xuan acknowledged and immediately took people to arrest Han Ziyan.

In the other room, Nan Feng looked at Rong Ling with concern and said, "Prince, without the blood of the Poisonous Insect Cultivator, how will we neutralize the poison in the Princess?"

Rong Ling glanced at the unconscious Feng Qing on the bed, "Come serve me. I’ll take you to get the Poisonous Insect Cultivator’s blood."

Nan Feng was overjoyed but then looked suspiciously at Rong Ling, wondering how the Prince knew who had raised the Poisonous Gu.

However, Nan Feng didn’t ask. He stepped forward to serve Rong Ling. Once Rong Ling was ready, the two of them left the room and headed towards the dungeon of the Prince Mansion.