Chapter 67 - Retribution (2) (1/2)

In another part of the kingdom, Xiang Ren gritted his teeth. He threw a glass on the floor and it smashed into tiny pieces.

"How? How can this be?! He was supposed to die in a couple of days and I was supposed to send the throne when he dies. How could such a doctor come here in this Kingdom." he clenched his fist. He could never understand. How could such nasty people received such luck.

Thinking about it, an idea lighten up in his head.

"Could it be? Did the Crown Prince found out about me? Impossible! No. I have always made sure to not leave any clues behind. I have killed everyone that was involved with his predicament and even regarding the Empress' death.

"I have must missed something." but no matter how he thinks about it, he could never find the mistakes he made. He was in denial, he always plans and acts perfectly.

"What could it be? Is someone backing up the Crown Prince? Is it that doctor? Or someone else? I don't think my brother can do this. He always doted on me." A headache was starting to build up on his head. He couldn't helped but slammed his fist on the table.

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Yi Ling was enjoying her tea in the Crown Prince garden. In front of her, the Crown Prince was dressed regally and Elder Zhen was by his side. Behind Yi Ling stood Linyu and The Viridis.

"Do you think he'll show up?", Xiang He couldn't help but ask. He was nervous at the same time, his blood was boiling. He had been waiting for this day , for so long.

"Anytime soon, the emperor will arrive. Surely, Xiang Ren wouldn't miss it." Elder Zhen replied. They have already sent a message to the Imperial Palace about the Crown Prince.

Yi Ling smirked behind her mask, The rat was about to be lured out from his hole. Suddenly, a servant can be seen running towards the garden.

"Your highness! The Emperor has arrived!" the servant was panting as he ran as fast as he could to deliver this news.