Li Ci Ning reacted and immediately laughed bitterly: "Piao Miao, this joke is not funny!"
Li Piaomiao glanced at him, stepped into the attic, and looked ahead. His cold face was emotionless, and it was hard to tell if he was joking or...
Seriously?
"Jiang Nian wanted to rebel, so why would he kill a mere Secret Heaven Guardian?"
Li Ci Ning seemed to have thought of something and sighed softly: "Perhaps, he should come and kill me!"
Hearing this, Li Piaomiao turned and looked at him.
There was a moment of silence.
"How do you know he doesn't have this idea?"
"I really don't know."
Li Ci Ning chuckled: "However, at least for now, my future brother-in-law probably won't think of killing me."
Hearing the word "brother-in-law", Li Piaomiao's face remained expressionless. She asked coldly, "Why do you think so?"
Li Ci Ning smiled and said, "If I die, it wouldn't be a good thing for him, right?"
"On the contrary, he would hope that I could live well."
Li Piaomiao remained silent and said nothing.
She understood the meaning of the prince's words, and after a while, she asked again: "How is your health?"
“Same old!”
Li Qining sighed softly, his face pale and slightly weak: "Since I felt better last time, I haven't been home. But, it's not much better..."
"The medical skills of those Jianghu doctors you found, Piaomiao, are just so-so. They are not necessarily much better than the imperial physicians in the palace."
Li Qining was sighing for some reason, but a trace of emotion crossed his face. "Third brother, he is indeed much more ruthless than I!"
When this matter was mentioned, a hint of indifference flashed in Li Piaomiao's cold eyes.
Although there was no evidence, the Crown Prince suddenly fell ill and nearly lost his life. Such an incredible illness was definitely not ordinary.
It's obvious that someone probably did it on purpose!
Who on earth dared to do such a cruel thing to the Crown Prince, and who could have such ability? It goes without saying...
"You are too soft-hearted towards him!"
Li Piaomiao said coldly.
Li Ci Ning coughed lightly, a sickly blush appearing on his face: "No matter what, he is still my biological brother..."
Li Piaomiao interrupted him coldly: "He has never regarded you as a brother and is deliberately trying to kill you!"
Li Qining was silent for a moment, then gave a wry smile: "I know that too."
"But he shares the same blood with you and me. I've been weak since childhood, so my father, the emperor, and my mother took great care of me, neglecting my third brother. They felt they'd wronged him, and later wanted to compensate him..."
At this point, Li Ci Ning seemed to recall something, a look of emotion emerging on his face: "I still remember when we were little, my third brother loved to follow me around..."
"Back then, you and I, the three siblings, had a very close relationship..."
Li Ci Ning recalled some past memories, and his face showed a bit of emotion and nostalgia.
Li Piaomiao had no expression on his face.
He had no sympathy at all for the prince's reminiscence and emotion in front of him.
She has a cold personality since childhood and would not hesitate to contact anyone. She has no impression of the close relationship mentioned by Li Ci Ning.
She was sent to the sword sect when she was a few years old, and it was ten years later when she returned to the palace. As for the so-called family ties and blood ties, there was no bond at all.
"He wants your life now!"
Li Piaomiao interrupted his recollection with a cold voice: "He wants your position as Crown Prince, but he wants you dead even more!"
Li Ci Ning fell silent.
The smile on his face gradually disappeared. After a while, he finally spoke: "Actually, I don't know how long I can live..."
Hearing this, Li Piaomiao suddenly looked up and stared at him.
"Although I luckily survived this time, my current health condition is not optimistic!"
Li Ci Ning sighed softly.
He is now very aware of his physical condition, which is very serious.
This serious illness had devastated his body and left him with a chronic illness. Even he himself wasn't sure how much longer he could hold on.
Maybe a few months, maybe a year, or maybe several years!
Even he doesn't know.
Hearing this, Li Piaomiao's eyes instantly turned cold, and murderous aura suddenly filled the attic. In an instant, Li Qining felt only the surrounding aura, and his blood almost froze.
But after a moment, everything returned to normal.
Li Ci Ning couldn't help but sigh: "Piao Miao, your martial arts... seem to have improved again?"
"You have already surpassed the First-Rank Grandmaster realm, right?"
Li Piaomiao did not answer his question, but said coldly: "He deserves to die!"
Li Ci Ning shook his head lightly and sighed: "Actually, we can't blame him entirely!"
"Even without him, I'm not sure I can live much longer..."
Li Qining sighed: "Piaomiao, you also know that I have been weak since childhood. Who knows when I will die... Perhaps, it is precisely because of this that father has allowed my third brother to stay in the capital..."
He was already weak, and this serious illness had damaged his foundation. His current physical condition was indeed not optimistic.
Li Piaomiao looked at him silently: "I'll find a way."
Li Ci Ning sighed softly, "What else can we do? The world's top imperial doctors are all in the palace, and even they can't help... We've tried all kinds of rare treasures, but it's still the same, isn't it?"
As the current Crown Prince, he possesses the world's finest resources. Even in such a situation, he is still helpless. What else can he do?
Li Piaomiao's eyes narrowed slightly: "There is another place!"
"where?"
"Ruyi Tower!"
Hearing this name, Li Ci Ning was slightly stunned.
Only then did I react.
The Ruyi Tower, located in the Linwang Mansion of Linzhou, collects the world's top natural treasures, and there are countless rare herbs and elixirs.
Rumor has it that once upon a time, a small nation existed in southern Xinjiang, inheriting ancient mystical medical texts and possessing magical arts capable of bringing the dead back to life. It's also rumored that countless magical herbs grew in that treacherous, swampy tropical region.
All of this was taken away by Prince Lin in the war that annihilated the country more than ten years ago.
When it comes to the quantity and quality of treasures, nowhere can one compare to the Imperial Palace's Treasure Pavilion, and only the Ruyi Tower in the Lin Palace can compare. And the mysterious medical techniques and rare medicinal herbs found in southern Xinjiang may offer a glimmer of hope for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!
"Piaomiao, are you going to Ruyi Tower?"
Li Piaomiao looked forward and said calmly, "We can give it a try."
"only……"
Li Qining seemed to realize something and gave a wry smile: "The Ruyi Tower is the most precious treasure of Prince Lin's Mansion. How could Prince Lin allow outsiders to enter?"
Li Piaomiao didn't explain too much, but just said calmly: "I have my own way!"
Li Ci Ning seemed to realize something, "Piao Miao, you are not planning to... find a brother-in-law, are you?"
Outsiders have no chance to enter Ruyi Tower at all. The only person in the world who can enter and exit Ruyi Tower openly and freely, besides Prince Lin, is Prince Lin's son!
The only way for Piaomiao to enter Ruyi Tower is to find Lin Jiangnian!
But, how could Lin Jiangnian agree for no reason?
Unless...
Li Qining seemed to have thought of something, with a look of surprise on his face. He couldn't help but ask, "Piaomiao, you're not planning on... obeying your brother-in-law, are you?!"
Li Piaomiao turned her head and glanced at him.
"Okay..."
Li Ci Ning saw what she was thinking from her vague eyes.
It was obvious that his sister had no intention of sacrificing her beauty for her brother and devoting herself to the Prince of Lin in order to get the opportunity to enter Ruyi Tower!
"Forget it, let's not talk about this matter anymore!"
Li Ci Ning waved his hand. The atmosphere became a little more solemn when he brought up this topic. He chuckled, "I'm still alive and well now. Who knows? I might live another ten or twenty years."
As he spoke, Li Qining smiled, as if remembering something: "By the way, Piaomiao, didn't you say before that you had something to ask me? What is it?"
“…”
Beijing.
Outside the imperial city, there is a prosperous place a few streets away.
It is only a few days away from the New Year, and the capital has become increasingly lively these days. The streets are full of lights and decorations, people shouting and hawking, and people are coming and going, shoulder to shoulder.
A prosperous scene.
As the most prosperous capital of the Daning Dynasty, it brought together people from all walks of life from all over the world.
On the street, in a teahouse, next to a private seat by the window.
Looking out the window here, you can almost see most of the bustling capital.
"This capital city is indeed much more prosperous than our Xuzhou!"
A relaxed sigh was heard from the private room.
There were two figures sitting in the private room.
A young man of about twenty-three or twenty-four, with a fair and handsome face, extraordinary bearing, dressed in white brocade clothes, with a noble temperament, and an air of nobility and grace all over his body.
The person who spoke was this young man.
He looked at the prosperous scene outside the window and couldn't help but sigh.
Just opposite this young man, there was also a "man" sitting!
It was said that he was a man. The other person was also wearing a gorgeous brocade men's robe. He had a delicate appearance, clear eyebrows, beautiful eyes, red lips and white teeth. His eyebrows were somewhat similar to those of the young man.
But in comparison, it is much more delicate and elegant!
Obviously, this is a woman disguised as a man!
The same brocade dress could not conceal her delicate temperament, but instead added a bit of capable, free and easy heroic spirit. But her fair skin and beautiful appearance showed that this girl in male disguise was obviously a very beautiful woman!
"I've been wanting to come to the capital for a long time. This rare opportunity finally came, and it was worth it!"
The young man's face was filled with emotion. He looked forward with a meaningful smile on his face. "Back in Xuzhou, I often heard people say that the women of Jiangnan were gentle and beautiful. The people in Beijing are outstanding and beautiful. They are no worse than those women of Jiangnan, and much better than our Xuzhou..."
"I wonder how the brothels in the capital compare to those in Xuzhou?"
"Xu Xuan!"
The woman sitting opposite the young man glanced at him and said, "Please control your quirks. This is the capital. Don't forget why you are here this time."
"Of course I haven't forgotten, but this isn't my first time in the capital, I'm just curious!"
Xu Xuan's face showed a hint of mischief, and he winked at her: "Chao Ge, aren't you curious?"
The woman looked calm and asked, "What am I curious about?"
"Haven't you always looked down on the eldest princess? You think she's overhyped and doesn't live up to her reputation..."
Xu Xuan said: "Don't you plan to meet her when you come to the capital this time?"
"Or challenge her?"
“Not interested!”
The woman curled her lips.
"I heard that this princess is also extremely beautiful. I wonder if I'll have the chance to meet her someday..."
Xu Xuan sighed.
The woman glanced at him and said, "Why? Are you interested in her?"
"How come?"
Xu Xuan came back to his senses and immediately assured: "I am firmly on your side, sister. If you don't like her, then of course I will never like her!"
"Oh!"
The woman sneered and glanced at him: "It's useless for you to like him. Her fiancé is the Prince of Lin, not you, the Prince of Xu!"
Xu Xuan: “…”
Why bring up something that is not related to the topic?
"Can Prince Lin compare to me?"
Xu Xuan was unconvinced and said angrily, "In terms of appearance, talent, reputation, and family background, how is this prince not better than him?"
"So what?"
The woman had a blank expression on her face: "He is still Li Piaomiao's fiancé, and you are nothing!"
Xu Xuan: “…”
"No, are you really my sister?"
Xu Xuan couldn't help but asked angrily: "Which side are you on?"
Xu Chaoge ignored Xu Xuan's expression. For so many years, her brother had always been like this.
In front of outsiders, he appeared polite and gentle. But in private, she knew very well...he was not a good person!
Xu Chaoge looked out the window into the distance, her beautiful eyes slightly deep, as if thinking: "What's the situation in the capital?"
"There's been no movement for the time being."
"Where is the Third Prince?"
Xu Chaoge asked.
“It’s hard to say!”
Speaking of business, Xu Xuan put away the playful expression on his face and shook his head slightly: "But, I guess he probably can't sit still for too long!"
"He is in a very precarious situation in the capital now. There is no way out. There is only one way left!"
At this point, Xu Xuan's eyes became meaningful: "Speaking of which, it's also his fault for being so stupid!"
Xu Chaoge raised his eyebrows: "Why do you think so?"
"If he wants to compete for the throne, he shouldn't be too hasty or reckless...but what did he do?"
Xu Xuan shook his head and sighed, "Not long ago, he couldn't help but want to frame and retaliate against Prince Lin, but he was outmaneuvered and ended up falling out with that Prince. Since then, his situation has become even more dangerous..."
At this point, Xu Xuan's face showed a trace of contempt: "This Third Prince is really more of a hindrance than a help. If such a person could become the emperor, it would really make the whole world laugh!"
Xu Chaoge seemed to be thinking, "If I remember correctly, the Third Prince has a grudge against that Prince Lin?"
"yes!"
Xu Xuan nodded and said with regret, "If he could have been patient for a while and waited until he had a grand plan before taking action, I would have looked up to him. I didn't expect that he didn't even have that little bit of patience. Such a loser, actually forced the current crown prince to this point..."
"It seems that the prince is just so-so!"
It was obvious that Xu Xuan did not take the drama of the struggle for the throne in the capital seriously.
In his eyes, it was just a child's play!
Xu Chaoge frowned slightly and glanced at him: "Don't be so arrogant, things are not as simple as you think!"
"Don't worry, sister. I know what's going on!"
Xu Xuan was confident and had a smug look on his face: "However, speaking of the Third Prince, there is one more thing..."
"I heard that he went to the Zhao Mansion to visit the Prime Minister a few days ago, hoping to win over the Prime Minister, but was politely declined by the Prime Minister..."
"I think he really can't sit still any longer."
"I'm afraid so, it seems to be true!"
“…”
