Chapter 121 Yongqi is drugged

Two days later, at Chenshi (7-9 AM), Xinglan's injuries had healed somewhat, and the group prepared to return to the palace.

Originally, Emperor Qianlong had arranged for Shuangxi to take care of Xinglan, but he kept holding onto Qing'er's hand tightly, saying, "Sister, I want to ride in the carriage with you, okay?"

As Xinglan spoke, she tugged at Qing'er's sleeve and acted coquettishly, making Xiao Jian's fists clench.

Little Swallow shattered Xinglan's wishful thinking, "Qing'er is not yet married, how can she ride in the same carriage as you? Don't ruin Qing'er's reputation!"

Unexpectedly, Xinglan started to pretend again, "It was my fault for not thinking things through. Please don't be angry, Sister Xiaoyanzi. I'll just stay by myself. Don't let my willfulness delay everyone's schedule."

"..." Xiao Yanzi fell silent again. Xia Ziwei forcefully pressed down Xiao Yanzi's restless hand. "Xiao Yanzi, calm down! I'll go with Qing'er. You go and take care of Master!"

Before Xia Ziwei pulled Qing'er onto the carriage, she glanced at Fu Erkang, implying that she wanted him to keep an eye on Xiao Jian and prevent him from acting impulsively.

Little Swallow stormed onto the carriage, "I'm so angry! Your Majesty, when you get back, hurry up and arrange the wedding for my brother and Qing'er. Don't let that brat's scheme succeed!"

Emperor Qianlong found it quite novel to see Xiao Yanzi so indignant. "The Xiao Yanzi I've seen before were always incredibly calm. But this person who calls herself Lan'er has managed to infuriate you several times in a row. She seems to be quite a character!"

Little Swallow muttered, "This person's origins are unknown, and he seems to remember nothing; that's the most dangerous one!"

Emperor Qianlong comforted him, "As long as he lives on Qing territory, we can always find out his origins. Besides, we have the most talented painter, Benjamin, here!"

“That’s right. We can have Benjamin draw his likeness and have someone investigate. I believe we’ll get results, unless he’s not from here, or he lives somewhere else…”

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Inside Yonghe Palace, Yongqi was in his study dealing with the affairs of the past two days. He had finally finished and was about to catch up on his sleep.

He got up and walked to the bedroom opposite. After entering the room, he was about to take off his clothes and go to bed for a while when he suddenly smelled an unusual odor. Yongqi immediately covered his mouth and nose, wanting to call for help, but then he felt a sudden heat rising in his body, giving him the urge to take off his clothes. His intuition told Yongqi that someone was plotting against him...

To clear his mind, Yongqi tried to cut himself with a dagger, but at that moment, a strange palace maid appeared in his room.

Yongqi realized he was being hugged, and he was so frightened that he quickly pushed the person away, pulled out a dagger and pointed it at the person, "Who are you? Why are you trespassing?"

"Who I am? Does that matter? What matters is your urgent situation right now, isn't it? I am your best cure."

The woman tried to take Yongqi's dagger, but Yongqi dodged it. Yongqi made a quick decision, picked up the dagger, and was about to cut himself, but the woman stopped him again.

The woman cleverly slipped into Yongqi's arms and pressed him down on the bed. "I want to see what Princess Feiyan will do when she comes back and sees this scene."

Upon hearing the words "Princess Feiyan," Yongqi regained some of his senses. He immediately pulled out the dagger from under his pillow and slashed the woman's wrist. "Forget about it. I would never betray Xiaoyanzi in this lifetime!"

He had barely finished speaking when he cut his left palm. The pain significantly reduced his desire. "Help! Help!"

Yongqi's voice grew louder, and only then did the eunuchs and palace maids outside notice the commotion, rushing to Yongqi's room.

When the palace maid realized her seduction attempt had failed, she came up with another plan.

Before the eunuchs and maids could burst in, she quickly stripped off her clothes, leaving only her undergarment. Unfortunately, the man still had a hickey on his body. When the eunuchs and maids entered, they saw the woman, looking as if she would rather die than submit. "Fifth Prince, even if you are of royal lineage, this servant is unwilling to yield. Since things have come to this, this servant has no face to show anyone."

The man immediately ran into the pillar, leaving the eunuchs and palace maids dumbfounded.

"What are you all standing there for? Take her away!" Yongqi's anger surged even higher. "Have the imperial physician check if she's dead. If she's not, lock her up and interrogate her thoroughly. Who is the mastermind behind this?"

The group then came to their senses and dragged the palace maid away.

Yongqi was filled with remorse. Xiao Shunzi was keeping an eye on the return of Qianlong and his entourage, while Xiao Guizi was monitoring the situation in the imperial court. All the others with martial arts skills were sent out.

He thought he was highly skilled in martial arts and didn't need anyone to protect him. Who would have thought he would be tricked like this!

"Damn it! If I find out who's plotting against me, I'll teach them a lesson!"

Consort Yu, who had just returned from Cining Palace, rushed over upon hearing the situation and happened to see Yongqi's left hand bleeding. "Yongqi, your hand..."

"Imperial Physician, quickly summon the Imperial Physician!" Consort Yu held Yongqi's hand, tears streaming down her face.

“Mother, Little Swallow is coming back soon, but this has happened. I hate myself so much…” Yongqi lowered his head, pounded the table with his right hand, and tears streamed down his face as he blamed himself.

Seeing Yongqi like this, Consort Yu felt very sorry for him. "Yongqi, your mother and Xiaoyanzi both believe in you. Don't be like this. Let's have the imperial physician treat your wounds first..."

"If you don't take care of your health, you'll be in for a world of hurt when Xiao Yanzi comes back!" As if knowing that Yongqi would refuse, Consort Yu promptly brought up Xiao Yanzi, and Yongqi swallowed back his words of refusal.

Finally, Physician Hu arrived. "Physician Hu, please take a look at Yongqi's hands."

Yongqi sat obediently in the chair, letting Physician Hu bandage his left hand. Physician Hu gave a few instructions and then left.

"Mother, I want to take a bath and change my clothes. I also want the whole room cleaned, and all the things on that bed replaced with new ones..." All the items that the woman touched must be destroyed, and he himself will wait for Xiao Yanzi to come back so he can apologize to her!

"Alright, I'll keep an eye on these things myself. You can go now." Consort Yu knew that the only person who could truly comfort Yongqi now was Xiao Yanzi.

Before Xiao Yanzi returned, she could only take care of the superficial matters first. Consort Yu returned to her room, stood by the window, and murmured, "Judging by the time, if all goes well, they should be back this afternoon."

Mei'er looked at Consort Yu in front of her and comforted her, "Your Majesty, please don't worry. Once the princess returns, all the problems will be solved!"

"That's right, Princess is a smart woman, she naturally knows that we should find the culprit in this matter, our Fifth Prince is also a victim!"

Consort Yu sighed inwardly, "I know in my heart that Yongqi is the victim, but the thought that Yongqi was almost... Xiaoyanzi will definitely be angry. I just hope that Xiaoyanzi can beat Yongqi up to vent her anger, and please don't leave Yongqi!"