A tall figure quickly shuttled through the corridor.

"See Second Highness."

"Second Highness, please stay." The Grand Duke chased after him from behind. The palace people around immediately lowered their heads and retreated. Now the whole palace is panicked. These palace people only know. Talk less and do more. What you can't listen to shouldn't be heard. None of them listened.

Dongfang Rui stopped with a cold eye. The Grand Duke had stopped before him." Your Highness. The queen lady resting. You can't ......"

"Break"

This dangerous tone made the Grand Duke stunned. Those piercing eyes seemed to be able to read his thoughts.

Although the news that the queen's legs were scrapped was forcefully suppressed. But there will inevitably be gossip in the palace. These two highnesses have a special status. The Grand Duke did not dare to speak falsely.

"The main hall has important matters to discuss with the queen mother. Stand down."

"But ......"

The Grand Duke tried to stop him. However, the domineering man was already ahead in the blink of an eye.

If you say that the most terrible prince in this palace. It's this Second Highness. All the princes and princesses in the palace were afraid of him. And the only one who is willing to be close to him. Only His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

"See Second Highness."

Outside the queen's palace, many palace maids gathered. One step in. Dongfang Rui realized the different atmosphere in the air.

"Why are you all here. Not waiting in there."

The palace ladies were shocked. He didn't dare to argue and knelt down. That trembling appearance made Dongfang Rui's heart sink. The feeling of uneasiness is getting stronger.

"Your Highness......"

"Get out of the way." He raised his hand. Then he pushed aside the two guards who stood in the way at the door. Pushed open the door and stepped in. The surprised faces came into view. And the strong smell of medicine in the air made him frown.

"Second Highness...... This ......"

"What happened to the Queen Mother?" Dongfang Rui's burly figure can't be stopped at all. He strode to the couch. The lady with a pale face as paper had a green hair. A thin layer of sweat oozes from the smooth forehead. Weak, as if his soul could fly out of the sky at any moment.

"Queen Mother. Queen Mother." Dongfang Rui stretched out his hand and gently touched the queen's shoulder. It frightened the imperial doctors behind him into a panic." Your Highness, no."

The man looked back in confusion. The eyes are full of inquiry.

The imperial doctors were afraid that this reckless prince would do something. Today's queen is covered in wounds. I can't stand him like this." The queen is wounded. Your Highness, it's better to be careful......"

There are injuries. Dongfang Rui's eyes flashed slightly. Then he turned his head. Look deeply at the unconscious woman.

He hesitated for a moment. Suddenly he reached out and took a tight futon that unwrapped the bag. The brown trousers were clinging to the legs. But it's posing at an extremely unnatural angle. It makes my heart tingle.

"What's wrong with my mother" Dongfang Rui couldn't suppress the anger in his heart. He never thought he would see such a picture.

The Imperial Doctors couldn't stop it. I couldn't find an excuse for a while. The Queen Mother confessed the news that the queen must be crippled. But now......

Imperial Doctor Hu leaned over cautiously. Took Dongfang Rui aside. His eyes were deep." Your Highness. The Queen's Legs ...... It's already scrapped."

"What do you mean by abolishing you quacks?" Dongfang Rui's cold voice. The unreasonable attitude made the faces of the imperial doctors change. Although they are not as skilled as the chief doctors of Yongji County. But it's not a quack......

"The queen's leg was shattered by the master's internal force. plus multiple fractures on the body...... It's not easy to save a life." Imperial Doctor Hu patiently explained. And his words made Dongfang Rui's face change.

Master...... Shattered ...... A beautiful face immediately appeared in his mind. Slowly turn around. His face was full of thoughts. Won't it ......

He walked over to Empress Chen's side once more. There was a glint in his eyes that others couldn't understand. This dying face. He couldn't help but think of his childhood. The loving face that always coaxes itself to sleep. He never thought she would be what she is. Even if he knew. She hid many things from herself.

If it is really as the mother said. She was the one who separated their mother and son. But is it all these years. Is her care and teaching for herself all fake.

He grew up with his royal brother. But I never felt that the queen mother was partial. There are good things. It's always the two of them together. And doing the wrong thing yourself. The queen mother would also reprimand him strictly. He will not be allowed to become a person who does not distinguish between right and wrong.

Such a queen mother...... so that how can he hate.

Dongfang Rui's expression kept changing. The imperial doctors beside him were full of doubts. They knew that His Highness had a strange temperament. No one dares to say a word.

The man on the couch stood up suddenly. Strode towards the door. The aura on his body changed suddenly." Your Highness. Where are you going......"

However, Imperial Doctor Hu has not finished speaking. The man was gone.

In the cold palace.

"Niangniang's complexion is so good today."

Ugly mamma with a smile on her face. A beautiful woman on the couch is playing with a jade bracelet in her hand.

"Look. This clear color. It's the only one in the world. This was given by the emperor on his eighteenth birthday in this palace." Concubine Mei's face was full of smiles. Red lips raised slightly. It's like falling into endless good memories.

"Only the best things in the world. is worthy of a mother."

Concubine Mei smiled. Then you say. He's so good to Hongu. Hongu should torture him well. Let him die slowly. Or all at once it turned out to him. Let him have no pain."

Mama just smiled and didn't say anything. In fact, the mother already has a plan in mind.

"Mother."

The man who was strict suddenly appeared at the door. The two turned around. And Dongfang Rui has already stood in front of them.

"Rui'er. I've been to the Queen."

She knows everything about her whereabouts. Dongfang Rui restrained his expression. His gaze fell on Concubine Mei's lap. If there is revenge, there will be revenge. And it will be doubly demanded from the opponent. Dongfang Rui's mind couldn't help but think of the appearance of Queen Chen's life and death. He quickly hid the unbearability in his eyes. The mother didn't say. Do you want me to be emperor? Now the time has come."

Concubine Mei thought that . He would come and ask if he had done it to the queen. OK. This son didn't let her down.

"Don't be anxious. We'll have to wait."

"What are you waiting for. My father is now unconscious. To make him die. Isn't it easy for the mother to do it?"

Mama's eyes were full of appreciation. is worthy of being the prince of the mother. He can be so ruthless to his father. It seems that the mother's worries before were unnecessary.

"But. . . Your royal brother is not dead. Even if you ascend the throne. I can't sit still."

Dongfang Rui was shocked. Mo Fei. She's already done to the royal brother. Otherwise, the imperial grandmother sent so many people to find it. There is no news at all. And she can say it so surely.

After a long time. The man took a step forward. Mother Princess. The retainers have something to ask for."

"Rui'er. It's all a family. As long as you say. The concubine will promise you." Concubine Mei's eyes shone with a motherly light. And yet this demeanor. But Dongfang Rui didn't feel a little warm.

"After finding the royal brother. Hand him over to me. It's up to me to do ......."

Concubine Mei was a little surprised. Then the corners of his eyebrows raised slightly. She seemed to be pondering the meaning of Dongfang Rui's words.

It's up to him to do it. Can he get this hand? The other party is the royal brother who grew up with him since childhood. Concubine Mei thinks. Dongfang Rui is so anxious. I'm afraid I don't really want Dongfang Xu's life.

Dongfang Rui knew that Concubine Mei would be suspicious. I shook my hands at the moment." Childhood. He won me in everything. This time. I'm going to take what is mine. Get it back."

……

Lively streets of Kyoto. A peaceful and prosperous scene. In a small building in a teahouse. I can still hear a lot of discussions about the princess and her relatives. The tension in the palace was well suppressed. The people are still living a leisurely and relaxed life.

In a ruined temple on the outskirts.

"Your Highness."

The man leaning on a pillar and pretending to sleep opened his eyes. The Shadow had already placed the wrapped steamed bun in front of his eyes.

Dongfang Xu's gaze fell on the other party's empty sleeves. The pale face looked at him with a determined look. How could he express a trace of pain. Even if the pain in the shoulder keeps coming.

"There's movement in Kyoto."

"Seemingly peaceful. In fact, there is an undercurrent surging. This steamed bun. A subordinate asked a child to buy it."

If it weren't for the excessive hidden eyeliner on the street. Why would the Shadow please a child to help him buy food? Dongfang Xu frowned. There's news in the palace." He worries the most. I don't know what happened in the palace.

The Shadow shook his head slightly. Your Highness. No news is the best news."

There is a lot of truth to this. But where the news can be controlled. It means that things are not going for the worst. Even the people of Kyoto knew what was going on. That means no one can control the situation.

Dongfang Xu sighed lightly. Pick up the steamed buns on the ground in pain. But it's like chewing wax. I can't swallow it at all.

The Shadow thought he wasn't used to it. Stand up immediately." Go down to the restaurant outside and take a look. Can you bring back some good food?"

"Don't bother. I just ...... "He's not that delicate. This steamed bun has been obtained by the Shadow as best she can. He's just regretting his impulsiveness. Now I am full of worries. Maybe it's God's punishment for him.

"Your Highness. Nowadays there are many forces outside the palace. If you want to enter the palace, you are only afraid of danger. His Highness is still wounded. I'd better wait for the injury to ease before making plans." And. There wasn't much left of the black projectile on his body. The Shadow felt that this time he and His Highness could save their lives. Thanks to these projectiles given by the lord of Yongji County. Otherwise he wouldn't just lose an arm.

But it can be exchanged for the life of His Highness. An arm is nothing.

Dongfang Xu understands in his heart. This time they were able to get away with it. And the next time it will be impossible. The killers were all gone. I believe that the other party must have guessed that he is still alive. Will definitely send more people to find themselves. And set a lot of traps outside the palace. Just waiting for yourself to throw yourself into the net.

A figure flashed through my mind. Dongfang Xu stopped what he was doing. He suddenly raised his eyes. What about the Prime Minister's Mansion?"