Sheng Li arrived at Zhenzhu Inn, carrying Ying Lili in his arms. As he sat on the mattress, he found the dagger was still inside Ying Lili's back. "It will hurt a little," he murmured, looking at Ying Lili, who was unconscious. "Where is the Royal Physician? Why is he taking so much time?" Sheng Li shouted.

Xing-Fu came forward and replied, "Your highness, the Emperor had severe chest pain. The Royal Physician has gone there. Another Physician is on the way."

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"Xiao, bring Hu Jingguo. He is in Wang Hao's residence. Bring him here," Sheng Li commanded. Xiao Zhan bowed and ran out from there. Sheng Li looked at the Court Lady Xu. "Did you bring the warm water?" He asked.

"Yes, your highness," Court Lady Xu replied. Lei Wanxi went out of the chamber to bring Physician Yan.

"Prince Yu, please come with me," Xing-Fu told Weng Yu, who was standing beside the bed, looking at Ying Lili. The maidservants had pulled the curtains down, which were hanging around the bed. Physician Yan reached there with his assistant, Nurse Mian, and Lei Wanxi.

Xing-Fu sent everyone out from the chamber, except the Crown Prince, Court Lady Xu, Physician Yan, and two maidservants.

"Her highness's clothes need to be removed," Physician Yan stated. Court Lady Xu brought the scissors and cut the overcoat. Sheng Li threw the overcoat on the floor, which was stained with blood by then. Sheng Li removed the upper robes of Ying Lili, except the Xinyi (the inner upper garment).

Physician Yan came forward and removed the dagger from Ying Lili's back. She winced even in her unconscious state. He immediately used a clean piece of cotton cloth to clean the blood from the wound. Nurse Mian dipped another clean cloth into the warm water. Squeezing it, she handed it to Physician Yan, who cleaned the wound.

Sheng Li's hand rested on Ying Lili's cheek. There were deep frowns on his forehead.

"Your highness, it seems the blade was poisoned. The skin has turned purple," Physician Yan stated.

"What kind of poison?" Sheng Li questioned.

"A venomous poison, your highness," Physician Yan replied.

"Don't stare at me and start your treatment! Do everything to save her else I will kill you," Sheng Li bellowed at him. His eyes had turned red because of the anger and fear inside him.

Outside the chamber, everyone who was present heard Sheng Li's shouts. Fear ran through their spines. Xiao Zhan arrived. Lei Wanxi asked about Hu Jingguo. "He is not in the residence. He left the residence during the day saying he was coming to meet the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess," Xiao Zhan informed Lei Wanxi.

"What?!" Lei Wanxi exclaimed. "He has not come here," he added. Jian Guozhi, who also came there, heard the conversation of Xiao Zhan and Lei Wanxi.

Jian Guozhi clenched his fist. 'I told you not to do anything. I will not spare you today,' Jian thought in his mind. He turned to leave when the doors of the chambers opened. The maidservants immediately stepped back, seeing the Crown Prince at the door. His hands were filled with blood and in one hand, his sword. "Where's Hu Jingguo?" Sheng Li asked Xiao Zhan, who lowered his eyes.

"Your highness, Hu Jingguo had left the Residence in the afternoon and was coming to the Palace," Xiao Zhan asserted.

"He is not here," Sheng Li muttered.

"Keep a check on her," Sheng Li in a hoarse voice said, looking at Xiao Zhan.

"Brother Sheng, where are you going?" Lei Wanxi asked concernedly.

"To kill the person who did this," Sheng Li replied and walked past him.

Weng Yu hid behind Lei Wanxi upon hearing the statement of Sheng Li. Jian Guozhi peered at Sheng Li, who had made up his mind to kill Weng Wei. Jian Guozhi came to the front and stopped him.

"Stay with your wife! That's more important now," Jian Guozhi replied. Nianzu had come there with Yongzheng and Rong Zemin. They found Sheng Li was furious.

"Do you think you can stop me? Your mother killed my mother, and today she hurt my wife. All these years, I did not utter a single word, but today I will. I will k-" Sheng Li's words could not be completed as Jian Guozhi stopped him in the middle.

"Do not lose your conscience. Think like a Crown Prince," Jian Guozhi for the first time scolded Sheng Li. Wang Hao came there. He saw Sheng Li with a sword in his hand. Jian Guozhi was going to take the sword from Sheng Li's hand when he pushed him and then using the other hand grabbed his robes.

"I have my conscience with me. It was fine until you all hurt me. Don't try to stop me, if you don't want to die," Sheng Li furiously said and pushed Jian Guozhi away.

Seeing the anger of Sheng Li, Yongzheng, and Rong Zemin got scared. They stepped back and went near Nianzu. "Brother, stop Sheng Li," Yongzheng requested.

By then, Wang Hao stepped forward to stop Sheng Li. "Your highness, don't go. Stay with her highness. It might be a problem for you later when her highness will regain consciousness."

"Wang Hao, do not tell me what's right and wrong. Find Hu Jingguo. If you won't then, be ready to die. You did not do your duty well," Sheng Li stated. Wang Hao lowered his eyes while Sheng Li walked away.

Lei Wanxi looked at Jian Guozhi. "First Brother, please stop Brother Sheng," Lei Wanxi pleaded. Jian Guozhi nodded and walked past Wang Hao. "How is the father?" Jian Guozhi asked.

"His majesty is unconscious. The Royal Physician is examining his majesty," replied Wang Hao. Jian Guozhi hummed and left Zhenzhu Inn.

Oppositely, Sheng Li arrived at the manor of the Emperor. He soon reached outside the chamber of the Emperor. The maidservants, who were standing outside the chamber, were terrified to see the Crown Prince with a sword in his hand. "Is the Empress inside?" Sheng Li asked.

"Y-yes, your highness," one maidservant with a stutter replied.

Without any more delay, Sheng Li walked into the chamber, tightening the grip around his sword.