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This sounded very strange. He hadn't done anything wrong these past few days, not even been injured, so how could he be suffering from a severe deficiency of qi and blood? Could it be…?

Jiang Chaoyu seemed to remember something and suddenly realized what was going on.

He then said it was nothing, "Maybe I've just been too tired lately, that's why I'm like this."

Even so, Yam was still a little worried.

"Madam, let me prescribe some medicine for you. You can't continue like this. Besides, you shouldn't move around too much lately. You need to nourish your qi and blood."

Jiang Chaoyu was so focused on Zeng Chenhua that she didn't hear half of what Shanyao was saying, but she still reassured Shanyao, "Don't worry, Shanyao, it will be fine in a while."

Zeng Chenhua raised an eyebrow. Shanyao sensed that Shanyao was about to wake up and decided not to disturb the couple any longer.

"Then, Madam, please remember to take your medicine on time."

"good."

Jiang Chaoyu lowered her eyes and pondered. She began to doubt her superpower. She seemed to have forgotten many things until that letter made her realize that her superpower came to this world with her.

Her own world is great, isn't it? If she were given a chance to go back, would she be willing?

But what would happen to Zeng Chenhua if she left? Jiang Chaoyu stroked the back of Zeng Chenhua's hand, her mind in turmoil, unsure of what to do.

After feeling Zeng Chenhua's hand grasp hers, she looked up and met Zeng Chenhua's apologetic gaze.

Her eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she smiled, "You're awake!"

"I'm sorry, it's my fault."

Jiang Chaoyu hadn't expected her to say such things as soon as she woke up. She should blame him for not telling her the truth, but the self-inflicted injury trick really worked on her. She had only been standing there for two hours when her heart softened.

"Is there anything else you're hiding from me?"

Jiang Chaoyu simply finished asking all the questions at once to avoid any future misunderstandings.

Zeng Chenhua shook his head, and as he sat up, he pulled Jiang Chaoyu into his arms and whispered, "No, no. If the price of a lie is losing you, I'd rather have no lies."

Jiang Chaoyu wanted to pat Zeng Chenhua's back, but her hand hovered in the air. After thinking for a moment, she patted his back gently, saying, "Okay."

Seeing that Zeng Chenhua was only wearing a single layer of clothing, she was worried that he would catch a cold, so she stepped out of his embrace and covered him with a blanket.

"It's getting chilly, don't catch a cold."

"Okay." He said "okay" but he didn't let go of Jiang Chaoyu's hand. He was afraid that if he let go, he would lose Jiang Chaoyu.

Jiang Chaoyu understood his unease, so she grasped his hand in return, indicating that she was still by his side and there was nothing to worry about.

Zeng Yiyang, who had planned to implement the plan today, never saw Zeng Chenhua arrive, and his subordinates returned empty-handed.

Zeng Yiyang frowned, quite puzzled. Zeng Chenhua never broke his promises, so where did he go today?

Zeng Yiyang couldn't care less about anything else, "Send them all out!"

The elixir of immortality has been made, but who knows what the emperor plans to do next.

"Let's wait and then contact the Second Prince."

"yes!"

Upon hearing the news of the elixir of immortality, the emperor's laughter seemed to shatter the rooftops. "Hahahaha, I've finally waited for this!"

The golden plate displayed the fake elixir of immortality that Zeng Yiyang had made. Human greed knows no bounds; a rational person would not believe that there is such a thing as an elixir of immortality. But how could someone influenced by imperial power tolerate letting someone else sit in their place?

A tear of excitement still clung to the corner of the emperor's eye. He held the pill with utmost care, knowing that once he took it, he would achieve immortality and witness his great achievements last for generations.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

Imperial Physician Yan feigned agreement from the side. From the very beginning, even Imperial Physician Yan was one of the eldest prince Zeng Yiyang's men. Thus, they colluded from the inside and outside. The emperor would never have imagined that all his people, except for the secret guards, had betrayed him.

After the emperor swallowed the elixir of immortality, he felt a warm sensation gathering in his dantian. "So this is what immortality feels like! Haha ...

It's said to be an elixir of immortality, but in reality, one will die suddenly after seven days. The warmth at this point is simply the medicine taking effect.

Judging from the emperor's reaction, it seemed that the medicine was working. After leaving the palace, Imperial Physician Yan informed the eldest prince, Zeng Yiyang, of the news.

"Alright, our power struggle will begin in seven days."

Zeng Yiyang had a well-thought-out plan, but little did he know that something unexpected would happen.

"What! You're going to attack the capital tomorrow?!"

Xie Yunyin felt as if he had heard a fantastical tale; Jiang Yunxin in front of him was truly unpredictable.

"You are a great general, and you have considerable military strength, but can you guarantee that you will successfully capture the imperial city?"

Jiang Yunxin arrived at the South City Organization Pavilion, looked at Xie Yunyin and the "dead" Xu Huanong sitting on the seats, and put forward his bold idea.

After drinking the tea in her hand, Xu Huanong looked up and stared intently at Jiang Yunxin, praising his boldness, albeit with a hint of sarcasm.

"General Jiang, from what I understand, your relationship with your sister doesn't seem to be very good. Are you feigning affection for your sister or are you trying to seize the throne?"

Xu Huanong usually presented himself as sickly and posed no threat to outsiders. However, at this moment, Xu Huanong's eyes were slightly narrowed, and his tone was calm yet extremely threatening.

She saw through Jiang Yunxin's thoughts, and then simply drank her tea calmly.

Only Xu Huanong and Xie Yunyin knew how Jiang Yunxin had risen to his position. Xu Huanong's words, though spoken softly, were a subtle reminder to Jiang Yunxin not to forget where he came from.

Xu Hua had kept his true intentions hidden for so long, and he didn't want a fool to ruin his plans.

The Xu family had protected this dog emperor for so many years, yet they sent their only son to a marriage alliance for their own safety. It was utterly ridiculous.

Looking at Jiang Yunxin kneeling below, she realized he was also a fool; anyone who blocked her path deserved to die.

However, there are rumors that the emperor has already taken an "elixir of immortality," so it seems it's time to change the person in the position.

"I didn't mean to offend the Grand Master, I just don't want Jiang Yuyao to go on a marriage alliance."

"You don't need to worry about this matter, I have my own arrangements."

He had agreed to the Jiang family's request because he was short of someone. Otherwise, how could Jiang Yunxin have risen to such a high position? He even arranged the rescue of the emperor himself. However, it seems that he offended his sister, and I heard that someone died afterward.

All of this was just her lying low. Even Zeng Yiyang was one of her people. In a way, she and Zeng Yiyang became friends after a fight.

After Jiang Yunxin left, Xie Yunyin asked Xu Huanong what the arrangements were.

"Arrangements?! Just wait and see."

Xu Huanong glanced at Xie Yunyin, noticing his other thoughts. She smiled slightly, pretending not to know, and told him to keep an eye on Jiang Yunxin.

After the person left, Xu Huanong scoffed inwardly. Those two idiots, did they really think they couldn't see the exchange between their eyes? Their words just now seemed to be directed at Xie Yunyin, but she wondered if he had understood them.

Seeing that it was time, Xu Huanong went to the Second Prince's residence and found Jiang Chaoyu.

"Hand him over, you know what I mean."

Jiang Chaoyu looked at Xu Huanong in front of her. It had been a long time since she last saw her, and Xu Huanong's cheeks were even thinner, and she preferred plain-colored clothes.

At this moment, only Jiang Chaoyu and Xu Huanong were present, and Jiang Chaoyu naturally understood her meaning.

"It's been a long time, Princess!"

Xu Huanong cut to the chase and cut to the chase, “You knew I was faking my illness before, but I’m curious how you knew Xu Ninghui was my brother.”

Jiang Chaoyu smiled, but there was no smile in her eyes.

"It's simple. You're all too focused on other people and have overlooked me, whom everyone says can't do anything."

Jiang Chaoyu had already realized that Xu Huanong was not so simple, and sure enough, she managed to escape smoothly and even find a scapegoat.

“I went to see my elder sister in the palace. She said that if you come to me, she wants to ask you for a favor. If you do this favor, I will immediately release Xu Ninghui. After all, we are like brother and sister, and I have not done anything to him.”

Hearing these words, it seems that Xu Huanong underestimated the people of the Jiang family, except for those two men, of course.

"you say!"

If they could even eliminate the emperor, their conditions probably weren't that difficult.

"You know what I mean by overturning the verdict against the Bai family!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Huanong couldn't help but laugh, realizing, "It seems your older sister still can't forget that man."

"It's not that I can't forget that man, it's just that I can't forget this unfair method. The Eldest Princess was also a partner back then, otherwise how could the Jiang family have succeeded?"

Hearing this, Xu Huanong applauded Jiang Chaoyu with appreciation, "I underestimated you. If I had known, I would have already asked you to cooperate, and this wouldn't have been so troublesome."

"Then let's do it now! You have what you want, and I have what I want. You know what I want."

Jiang Chaoyu proposed cooperation. She had previously sneaked into the Jiang residence at night and discovered that Xie Yunyin had actually been colluding with Jiang Yunxin to plot how to get rid of Xu Huanong. The two of them had lied to each other, saying that it was all for the sake of women. What a great excuse.

Jiang Chaoyu was not going to listen to those words.

Jiang Chaoyu looked at Xu Huanong with unwavering determination. The sincerity in her eyes moved Xu Huanong. "Okay, deal!"

Before leaving, Xu Huanong thanked Jiang Chaoyu, saying, "Thank you for taking care of my younger brother."

Looking at the spot where Xu Huanong had left, she smiled wryly, thinking that she used to enjoy rummaging through the backyard of the Second Prince's residence. She never expected that she would see Xu Huanong doing the same thing when she passed by today.

It was indeed a pleasant surprise, but he had already conveyed all of Jiang Yuyao's thoughts to Xu Huanong. Since she had agreed, it was up to Xu Huanong to decide how to proceed.

Zeng Chenhua had barely woken up when he went to the First Prince's residence.

Jiang Chaoyu looked up at the gray sky, where it was still snowing lightly. She wondered when the sun would come out. It had been a long time since she had seen the sun, and she missed it.

"Is it time to begin?"