Chapter 211 Brother

Chapter 211 Brother

The mother and son reached an agreement, and upon returning to the palace, they adopted Xie Chengze's suggestion.

A two-pronged approach.

After the antidote was administered, the imperial physicians rushed to the pharmacy to study it.

Some officials and two physicians remained in the palace.

Seeing that Xie Yan was still unconscious and that it was already dark outside, Shen Nanzi told them to go back to the mansion. Those who insisted on staying could rest in the side hall.

Everyone was grateful for Princess Jing's kindness and went to rest in the side hall.

Only Shen Nanzi and Xie Chengze remained in the palace.

"Your aunt is still waiting outside. You should go and rest in the side hall. I'll look after things here."

Xie Chengze glanced at Xie Yan on the bed, then obediently went out and left with his aunt.

Only Xie Yan and Shen Nanzi remained in the palace.

Half an hour has passed since the antidote was administered.

Shen Nanzi noticed that his breathing went from light to heavy, and his eyes would occasionally move.

This is a sign of improvement.

It seems that the antidote Xue Qingning gave him was real!

Her behavior is truly baffling! She's using him as a bargaining chip while simultaneously trying to save him.

It seems that Xue Qingning has feelings for Xie Yan; those silver needles were meant to kill her and Cheng'er.

Xie Yan was accidentally injured while saving them; she genuinely wanted Xie Yan to live.

She had already heard about Xue Yubai and Xie Hongrui's affair, combined with the words Xue Qingning said before she died.

It's probably an attempt to frame and sow discord, and also to mislead others.

The late emperor and the second prince are dead, and they can no longer be of any help to Xie Hongrui.

If Xie Yan harbored doubts about Cheng'er, her relationship with Xie Yan remained strained, and she also had a close relationship with Xie Yu.

If Xie Yan were to ascend the throne, the emperor would certainly be extremely suspicious, and her and Cheng'er's fate would definitely not be good.

Is Xie Hongrui really Xie Yan's son? This is very difficult to determine.

Xue Qingning even left behind something to annoy people after her death; she truly deserves to die.

Therefore, regardless of her brother's hatred or anything else, Xie Yan must die!

Having made up her mind, Shen Nanzi walked to the table, where a pot of warm tea was steaming.

She opened the pouch at her waist and took out a handkerchief wrapped inside.

He unfolded the handkerchief in his hand, revealing a silver needle inside—a needle that had fallen to the ground after being stopped by the fierce wind.

Shen Nanzi picked up the silver needle, which gleamed coldly in the light.

He walked to the bedside, sat on the edge of the bed, and watched Xie Yan gradually recover.

He slept peacefully, with a high nose bridge, prominent brow bones, thick black eyebrows, and pale, slightly pursed lips.

He remains as handsome as ever.

She couldn't help but recall the day of their wedding, the first time she saw him, he had captivated her entire life.

But it was precisely this face that mired her in a quagmire of life.

Hatred welled up in his eyes.

If she started their relationship, then let her end it!

Then she spoke softly, "Let Cheng'er save you, to repay the kindness you showed him by saving him. Cheng'er will definitely save you, otherwise he would be ungrateful."

"He saved you, but you didn't survive. That's because you were born with a bad fate."

"One thing at a time, Cheng'er wants you to live, but I want you to die!!"

At dawn, in the stillness of the morning, it seemed as if only two breaths could be heard in the world.

As Shen Nanzi spoke, Xie Yan's fingers tightened slightly beneath the quilt.

Shen Nanzi: "Xie Yan, I've been married to you for so many years, and I've regretted it for so many years."

"I meant well, but I didn't expect to get a good reward."

"And because of that marriage decree I begged for, I'm trapped by your side, making my life a joke."

"You often make me so angry that I wish you were dead, but I have never truly wanted you to die."

Thinking of her brother's death in prison, Shen Nanzi's eyes reddened, bursting with hatred: "But my brother is dead. From that moment on, my only hope in life is for you to die!!"

Hatred welled up in her eyes: "Xue Qingning's killing doesn't count. I want to kill you with my own hands to avenge my brother."

"Xie Yan, if there is an afterlife, please don't meet me! I don't want to meet you again either."

Shen Nanzi raised the silver needle in her hand and stabbed it into Xie Yan's neck.

Just as her hand touched his flesh, her arm was pulled.

The stabbing motion was stopped.

Shen Nanzi turned around in astonishment, but what awaited her was even greater astonishment!

She thought she was seeing things, staring at the newcomer without moving, her gaze seemingly fixed on him.

Time seemed to stand still.

Shen Nanzi felt like she was dreaming; it was only because she missed him so much that she had this illusion.

But regardless of whether it was true or not, she couldn't help but choke back tears, her voice trembling: "Brother?"

Is that you?

As she spoke, tears began to fall. The first tear fell, and then a torrent of tears followed, uncontrollable.

The older brother in front of me was wearing a dark blue brocade robe with a black cloak over it. His face was covered in dust, and his eyes had dark circles.

It felt like we had traveled an extremely long distance.

"It's me!" Shen Minghan's voice was a little hoarse and rough, but more so, it was filled with excitement at seeing her.

As Shen Nanzi dropped the silver needle, she hurriedly stood up and touched her brother's arm with both hands.

I could feel the real touch, and holding my brother's hand, it was slightly cool.

Shen Nanzi was afraid it would all be for nothing, so she didn't dare to look away. She touched her brother's cheek and felt a slight coolness, until she felt the warmth of his breath and the tears glistening in his eyes.

Shen Nanzi pressed her palm against her brother's chest again, feeling his strong and powerful heartbeat.

Finally, she pressed her forehead against her brother's chest and cried out in disbelief, "Brother! Brother!"

Her voice was filled with surprise and lingering fear, "This isn't a dream, is it?"

Shen Minghan lifted her shoulders and used his large, hard hands to wipe away the tears on her face.

"It's me! My brother isn't dead! It was Prince Jing who saved me!"

Shen Nanzi stared at Shen Minghan in shock, tears clinging to her eyelashes.

Knowing her shock and confusion, Shen Minghan quickly explained, "It was indeed Prince Jing who saved me. Later, in order to prevent the Xue family from knowing about my death, he sent me to Prince Qi."

"I didn't tell you in order to protect me."

"Brother knows everything about you, and knows how much you hate Prince Jing."

"Before we attacked the Prince of Liang, we noticed something unusual about the Xue family, so I went to the place where they met with the Cang Jue to investigate the fact that they were colluding with the Cang Jue."

"After I delivered the message to them, my brother rushed to Luoyang day and night, just in case you did something to harm Prince Jing."

Shen Nanzi was momentarily confused. Xie Yan saved her brother? Her brother had been with Prince Qi all along!

So, Prince Jing, Prince Qi, and my brother are all on the same side!

Just a moment ago, she wanted to kill Xie Yan to avenge her brother, but now, according to her brother, it was Xie Yan who saved him.

Xie Yan became the savior of the Shen family!

Shen Nanzi stood there, frozen in place, her feelings a complex mix!

"Brother! Are you now considered one of Xie Yan's people, or..."