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Since that day when Mo Xiao Li returned, he had not favored anyone in the harem again. He spent his days in Tianming Palace reviewing memorials and investigating everything related to General Mu. After several days of investigation, he had indeed uncovered many things that were previously unknown.
However, the assassins who had attacked them were still at large, which led to speculation throughout the Political Circle about what was really happening. Everyone was on edge, fearing that they might inadvertently become subjects of investigation, resulting in a much quieter court.
But this tranquility did not last long, as another major incident occurred in the harem. Since the day the Little Prince returned with Mo Xiao Li, he had been residing in Yan Ruogong, under the care of Ziyue and Huixin. At first, everything seemed fine, and he was recovering well. However, unexpectedly, before dawn one day, Yan Ruogong erupted into chaos with loud shouts. Huixin, who was dozing outside the hall, was startled awake by the commotion and hurried inside. Upon entering, she saw Ziyue already there, and the Little Prince lying on the ground with blood at his mouth, his face pale and devoid of color, completely powerless. Beside him lay a dagger.
Ziyue looked up and saw a panicked Huixin and quickly said, "Huixin, what should we do? It seems like the Little Prince has been attacked."
Huixin bravely approached and soon realized he was still breathing. She turned to Ziyue and shouted, "Quickly summon the imperial physician! The Little Prince is fine." Saying this, she picked him up and placed him on a nearby bed.
Seeing this, Ziyue quickly wiped away her tears and ran outside. The palace maid nearby trembled as she watched this scene unfold. Huixin then shouted again, "You hurry to Tianming Palace to find His Majesty!"
Upon hearing this, the maid immediately ran outside and saw Mo Xiao Li approaching from a distance. She hurriedly stepped forward respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, you have arrived just in time; the Little Prince..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Mo Xiao Li had already strode inside.
Huixin was sitting there holding the Little Prince when she saw Mo Xiao Li enter. She rushed over and said, "Your Majesty, the Little Prince... it is my fault for not taking good care of him; please forgive me!"
But at that moment, Mo Xiao Li was not in the mood to respond to her; instead, he anxiously asked, "What exactly happened? Wasn't he already better? When did Xia Ziqian arrive?"
"I don't know what happened either; I ran in after hearing the screams and found it like this."
As soon as she finished speaking, the trembling maid stepped forward and knelt on the ground, stuttering as she said, "I... I saw it."
Everyone's gaze turned towards her in surprise; they clearly did not expect this. Mo Xiao Li immediately asked, "What exactly happened?"
"The servant was still sleeping when suddenly there were noises from inside, so worried about the Little Prince, I came in. But as soon as I entered, I saw the palace maid Mei'er climbing out of the window next to Consort Guifei. I was puzzled at that moment, so I went closer to take a look and confirmed it was her. However, I didn't know what had happened at that time. To my surprise, as soon as I entered, I saw the Little Prince lying on the ground with a dagger beside him. I thought the Little Prince had already been assassinated, so I screamed in fright. The rest is known to everyone."
As Mo Xiao Li listened, his expression grew increasingly grim. Huixin hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Are you sure you saw Mei'er?"
"The servant wouldn't dare to lie. I see her often, so I'm quite familiar with her. She climbed down from the window, so I looked at her a bit longer; I definitely wouldn't be mistaken."
Suddenly, a loud bang echoed as Mo Xiao Li angrily slammed his fist on the nearby table and shouted, "Immediately bring Mu Yueqing to me!"
Li Fusheng quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please remain calm. This servant will go find her right away." He then exited.
Before long, Xia Ziqian rushed in. Before he could bow, Mo Xiao Li said, "No need for formalities; go check on the Little Prince first."
Xia Ziqian hurried to the bedside and briefly examined him before saying, "The Little Prince is currently not in life-threatening danger, but due to his weakness and excessive blood loss, he might..."
"What might happen?" Mo Xiao Li asked anxiously.
Xia Ziqian's face showed some difficulty; due to the relationship between ruler and subject, he could only respectfully say, "Replying to Your Majesty, he may not wake up."
"Not wake up? What does that mean? I command you to save him no matter what; otherwise, you won't live to see me!" Mo Xiao Li growled angrily.
Xia Ziqian sighed helplessly and said, "This minister will do his best—" He then turned back to continue examining the Little Prince's injuries. Perhaps because of the sudden entrance of that palace maid, the dagger hadn't been plunged too deeply. However, the poison on that dagger was the real issue, causing his small body to be unable to withstand it.
Looking at the pale little face, Mo Xiao Li felt an overwhelming sense of regret. Ever since returning to the palace, for various reasons, he had let him live alone here without considering that someone would extend their poisonous hand towards him. Remembering all his previous promises to Mu Junqi made him feel suddenly weak; everything had come too quickly. The Little Prince's current state was all because of him.
At that moment, Li Fusheng suddenly appeared, followed by Mu Yueqing. At this time, she still looked somewhat weak, her face pale, and she seemed to lack strength, needing Lin Er to support her. Upon seeing Mo Xiao Li, she slightly bowed and greeted him, but before she could speak, Mo Xiao Li loudly said, "Do you know why I summoned you today?"
Mu Yueqing was clearly taken aback. She raised her eyes to look at him and then said, "Consort does not know; I hope Your Majesty will clarify."
"Kneel before me!" Mo Xiao Li suddenly shouted.
Everyone was startled. Mu Yueqing quickly knelt down and said, "Consort truly does not know what has happened. Why must you treat Consort this way?" After speaking, she looked up at him.
Seeing this, Mo Xiao Li let out a cold laugh and walked in front of her, raising her chin with his hand. The pressure in his grip unconsciously tightened a bit. Mu Yueqing's expression turned somewhat ugly, but she dared not make a sound and could only look at him silently.
"You must pay the corresponding price for what you have done today..." After saying this, he raised his hand and slapped her cheek.
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