Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved
Chapter 313 Jun Yuyan’s Expression Changes Drastically

Chapter 313: Chapter 313 Jun Yuyan’s Expression Changes Drastically

Murong Jiu looked at Jun Yuyan, blinking her eyes.

She realized that Consort Yun’s plight had made her somewhat pessimistic.

In this world, not only Consort Yun but most women were regarded as men’s accessories.

Forget about Consort Yun, even Imperial Noble Consort Qi was no longer favored and was used as a scapegoat, wasn’t she?

In the eyes of those in power, women were nothing more than playthings.

But she was very clear that Jun Yuyan was definitely not that kind of person.

If she didn’t have the memories of her previous life, she would surely worry and feel that men were unreliable, but Jun Yuyan was definitely someone she could count on.

If even Jun Yuyan couldn’t be relied upon, then there would be no trustworthy men in this world.

Murong Jiu naturally leaned into Jun Yuyan’s embrace and said to him, "I trust you, you’re different from Father Emperor and the others."

Receiving her trust, Jun Yuyan’s smile deepened in his eyes, and he kissed her forehead. However, both of them were in no mood for romance at the moment. Today, Consort Qin had given an antidote merely as a pretense of weakness to show sincerity.

But something important was bound to happen at Consort Jing’s birthday feast three days later.

Otherwise, Consort Qin would not have specifically asked Murong Jiu to help her at the palace.

"It must be Consort Qin who prompted Father Emperor to hold a birthday feast for Consort Jing. Otherwise, they would not have decided to hold it so late, and now the Internal Affairs Office and Guanglu Temple are hurrying with the preparations."

"Since we can’t figure out Consort Qin’s intentions, why not try to find a solution from the Fourth Prince’s side? Has the Fourth Prince shown any irregular behavior lately?"

Jun Yuyan shook his head and said, "Laosi seems the same as usual. If it weren’t for Consort Qin’s matter, even I wouldn’t have guessed that beneath his seemingly frail appearance, such schemes were hidden. The Third Prince still thinks Laosi has submitted to him and has even assigned him tasks."

"What has the Third Prince asked him to do?"

"To win over court officials and candidates in this Imperial Examination. Speaking of which, Lou Zixi is also among those being lobbied. Right, Ah Jiu, today is the day the examination results are posted. We entered the palace early, so the gold list should be posted by now. If we’re lucky, we might even see Laosi there."

"Oh right, in the midst of busyness, I almost forgot about such an important matter. Let’s go and have a look too. I have a feeling that Lou Zixi will definitely top the list!"

Jun Yuyan nodded slightly.

Ah Jiu was not wrong, as Lou Zixi was indeed the top scholar, and surely the center of attention at the moment.

Even from a street away, they could hear excited voices buzzing like a swarm of bees, and people crowding around. The carriage from Prince Ling’s Mansion halted from afar.

"Laosi is indeed there," Jun Yuyan said as he lifted the carriage curtain.

Through the gap, Murong Jiu saw a Prince Mansion’s standard carriage. A guard, whom she had seen a few times before, stood in front of the carriage, vigilantly scanning the surroundings. Further ahead, the Fourth Prince was seen talking with two scholars, a gentle smile on his face.

Jun Yuyan mentioned the names of these two individuals, telling Murong Jiu that they were just behind Lou Zixi in the Imperial Examination rankings.

Needless to say, the Fourth Prince was courting their favor on behalf of the Third Prince.

Of course, who knew who actually worked for whom behind the scenes.

The Fourth Prince was not as simple as he appeared on the surface.

Not having seen Lou Zixi, Murong Jiu actually felt relieved.

Apart from the Fourth Prince, there were many other officials around. Perhaps they were there to pick sons-in-law. Having placed first twice, Lou Zixi’s reputation had soared; wouldn’t he be considered a prized catch by the Capital City’s powerful and noble families?

Moreover, Lou Zixi was quite the handsome talent.

Never underestimate the lengths to which some bold women will go in pursuit of happiness.

Since they hadn’t seen anyone, it was naturally time to head back to the mansion.

But before they had started to leave, the Fourth Prince, as if he had only just noticed them, nodded to the two scholars, exchanged a few words, and then walked over with a smile.

"Eldest Imperial Brother, Eldest Imperial Sister-in-law, have you also come to see the posting of the exam results?"

Jun Yuyan said, "We just happened to be passing by."

Murong Jiu glanced at the Fourth Prince and suddenly felt that something was off. The Fourth Prince looked no different than before, but as a court physician with a keen eye for detail, she noticed that his lips were faintly tinged with a pale purplish hue, hardly discernible unless looked at closely.

She remembered clearly that during the last ritual, the Fourth Prince had been close to her, and his lips were a normal color.

However, Murong Jiu quickly dismissed this, only to see in the Fourth Prince’s eyes a complex expression she could not understand—something like hatred, mixed with inquiry... She was certain she had hardly any interactions with the Fourth Prince before, and his gaze made her feel inexplicably uneasy.

Fortunately, Jun Yuyan shifted his position, blocking the Fourth Prince’s line of sight to her.

The Fourth Prince smiled slightly, stepped aside, and no longer blocked the way: "Then I won’t disturb Eldest Imperial Brother and Sister-in-Law."

The carriage from Prince Ling’s Mansion headed towards the Prince Mansion.

After a good while, Murong Jiu asked in a low voice, "Why do I feel like the Fourth Prince has been poisoned?"

Jun Yuyan nodded, "It was my orders."

Murong Jiu’s eyes widened, "But Divine Doctor Miao is currently with the Third Prince. If the Fourth Prince goes to Prince Xiu’s Mansion, won’t it be discovered?"

"The poison was prepared by Uncle Zhai. It’s not easy to cure, and besides, my goal isn’t to kill him but to make him acknowledge his place. His gravest mistake was scheming against you."

Murong Jiu felt reassured and leaned into his embrace, twirling the Buddha Beads on her wrist: "I always feel that there’s something strange about the Fourth Prince. I can’t quite put my finger on it."

"If you can’t pin it down, then don’t let your imagination run wild. I will handle these matters. Ah Jiu, our primary task is to find an antidote for the Thin Line Heaven’s poison, so we can catch all those who have tried to harm you in one swoop."

She nodded, thinking about going back to the Prince Mansion to start preparing the antidote before sending one to Miao Wuxie.

However, when she arrived at her master’s place, she saw Divine Doctor Miao disguised in disguise.

"How did he get into the Prince Mansion?"

Truth be told, Murong Jiu didn’t particularly trust Miao Wuxie, so she was surprised to see him at the Prince Mansion. His presence here must have been approved by Jun Yuyan.

Jun Yuyan said, "Given the special circumstances, Young Master Miao’s medical skills are extraordinary. Working together with Uncle Zhai might yield the antidote sooner."

Murong Jiu couldn’t help but smile inwardly. She remembered how, when she told him about her relationship with Miao Wuxie, Jun Yuyan was full of jealousy. Actually, there wasn’t much to it, but Jun Yuyan, using a man’s intuition, believed that Miao Wuxie felt something different towards his lifesaver, which is why when she proposed meeting Miao Wuxie, he almost asked for leave from the Imperial Court to accompany her.

Now he was asserting his opinion quite righteously.

He probably didn’t like it in his heart.

"Master, Senior Brother Miao, this is the second antidote from Consort Qin. Please take a look. I’ve written down the ingredients used in this antidote. I don’t know if there are any omissions."

She also took out a piece of paper, which she had written down while in the carriage.

Divine Doctor Zhai said, "All right, sit down and rest, have some hot water."

Jun Yuyan also helped her to sit.

Murong Jiu took a sip of hot water, feeling her body warm significantly. She looked up and suddenly froze, asking in confusion, "Senior Brother Miao, how did you come to the Prince Mansion?"

Jun Yuyan’s expression changed drastically.

Search the lightnovelworld.cc website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.