"Ah, I have to say the potion you gave me is really effective. Even the most senior imperial physician in the Imperial Medical Bureau couldn't detect a single problem!" Prime Minister Wei praised.
"Of course. After lying low for a few days, you just need to take the antidote and you'll return to normal without any harm to your body!" the mysterious man said confidently.
"Ah, right. I came here to ask you for a potion that can treat scars. Do you have one?" Prime Minister Wei asked.
"Oh? What do you need this for?"
"Just tell me whether you have it or not. My daughter has a scar on her face. I don't want her to be too ashamed to go out in the future!"
"There is a way, but I have to do it myself. You'll need to bring the person here. Are you sure you want to do this?" the mysterious man probed.
At this moment, Prime Minister Wei hesitated, for he knew the gravity of the situation. It was like leaving his own handle in this man's hands.
If this man couldn't be trusted, all his plans would go down the drain, and his family's lives would also be in danger.
Prime Minister Wei swallowed hard. But thinking that she was his own daughter and her loyal actions towards him left him convinced.
"Are you sure that if I bring her here, you can cure her?" Prime Minister Wei demanded.
"That's not a problem. It's mainly about you and the gains and losses of our entire plan. Will it be disrupted because of this person?" the mysterious man confirmed his decision again.
Wasn't this exactly what Prime Minister Wei was worried about?
But at this moment, he seemed to be touched by Qin Manman's filial piety. After all, she was all alone now, and only he, a father who couldn't publicly acknowledge her, was by her side. How could she have any ulterior motives?
"Of course not. I'm sure of that! I'll bring her here tomorrow. Then you can treat her!" Prime Minister Wei assured firmly.
Seeing his determination, the mysterious man said no more and agreed.
"I've received a list. It's a list of the court officials' admonitions against you after you feigned illness. I've already started dealing with them. Now they're facing both internal strife and external troubles! We'll just wait to reap the benefits!"
The mysterious man said proudly.
Hearing this, Prime Minister Wei was also very happy. "Don't go back on your promise when the time comes!" Prime Minister Wei reminded.
"Of course not!"
The two looked at each other and smiled, as if victory was just around the corner.
On the other hand, although the feudal prince had received the letter from Ba Er saying that everything was fine, he had long heard that the Crown Prince of Bingtu had been assassinated in the imperial capital and was now on the verge of death.
After reading this letter, he was even more convinced that this was not groundless!
Bingtu was the feudal prince's legitimate son. With his skills, he would never have been seriously injured and on the verge of death if he hadn't been ambushed. Obviously, it was very likely that he had been assassinated by the emperor!
Thinking of this, the feudal prince couldn't sit still any longer. He led his army to demand the return of his son.
He led his soldiers to the imperial capital overnight.
The next day, news spread that the feudal prince was going to attack the city!
When Wan Ruo saw Si Hongxi anxiously rushing towards Bingtu's room, she knew something was wrong.
She quickly stepped forward and asked, "What's going on?"
Si Hongxi explained as he walked, "The feudal prince is now at the city gate. He demands to see the Crown Prince of Bingtu immediately. If he can't see him, there's a high possibility that he'll attack the city!"
What? It's that serious?
Wan Ruo followed Si Hongxi into the room. Seeing Bingtu still unconscious on the bed, she was extremely anxious.
"What's going on?" Ba Er asked directly when he saw this.
"The feudal prince seems to have known that Bingtu is injured. He's now at the city gate and insists on seeing the Crown Prince. Otherwise, a battle may be inevitable!" Si Hongxi said seriously.
"But he can't be carried there in this condition, can he?" Ba Er said worriedly.
"If there's no other way, we'll have to carry him!" Si Hongxi said helplessly.
At this moment, Wan Ruo firmly opposed, "No. Even if you carry him to the city gate now, the feudal prince will think you're taking his son's life as a hostage when he sees his son so seriously injured. This will only anger the feudal prince!"
Hearing this, Ba Er looked at Si Hongxi and nodded, indicating that Wan Ruo was right. This wouldn't work.
"Then do you have any ideas?" Si Hongxi asked anxiously.
Wan Ruo had no idea at this moment. Just then, a cough suddenly came from behind!
The three of them turned their heads to look at the bedside at the same time. Unexpectedly, Bingtu had woken up.
"Water! I want some water..." Wan Ruo casually picked up a water cup and handed it over.
Ba Er took the water cup and sat down on the edge of the bed to feed Bingtu.
"I've heard what you said. Let's go. I'll go with you to the city gate and explain it clearly now!" Bingtu said, his face pale as he forced himself to sit up.
Hearing Bingtu's words, the stone in Si Hongxi's heart finally fell.
"No. He can't go to the city gate like this. Just as I said before, the feudal prince won't believe us when he sees him so badly injured!" Wan Ruo advised again.
This won't work and that won't work. What should they do? Si Hongxi paced back and forth anxiously in the room.
"Then what on earth should we do?" Si Hongxi asked anxiously.
"Ba Er, you're the closest person to the Crown Prince. The feudal prince may trust your words more!"
"Let Ba Er go out and meet the feudal prince to calm him down first. As for the Crown Prince, I'll think of a way as soon as possible. I'll try to buy some time!" Wan Ruo instructed.
Si Hongxi and Ba Er agreed and quickly rushed to the city gate together.
Wan Ruo then ordered a carriage to be prepared and rushed to Shananfang. The only reliable person she could turn to now was him!
But when Wan Ruo rushed to Shananfang at full speed, Yun Jiu told her that Lord Bai Chen was not there.
What should she do now? It might be too late...
Just as Wan Ruo was on her way back in the carriage, the carriage suddenly stopped.
Wan Ruo only heard a muffled "ah" and asked, "Why did we stop?"
Seeing no one answering, she realized something was wrong. Before she could lift the curtain and get out, a cold sword stabbed through the center of the curtain.
Fortunately, Wan Ruo reacted in time and wasn't hurt.
What's going on? How could someone try to murder her in broad daylight?
She quickly rushed out and saw that the coachman had been killed on the spot, with a sword through his throat. He was indeed a master!
Suddenly, the masked assassin rushed towards her with a sharp sword in his hand.
She quickly dodged. Who would have thought that the assassin was so agile? He launched one attack after another, each strike deadly, leaving her no chance to catch her breath.
It was really like it never rains but it pours!
At a time like this, when a war was about to break out, there was still someone trying to assassinate her?
At this moment, Wan Ruo squatted on the ground, propping herself up with her hands on the ground. Her face showed difficulty as she stared fixedly at the masked man, not daring to relax for a moment.
This guy was really too powerful. She was no match for him at all.
She'd try using a charm. Just as Wan Ruo was about to stand up and cast the spell, the masked man stabbed at her with his sword. Fortunately, Wan Ruo was quick - witted and snatched the sword, but her arm was injured by the sword qi.
The wound on her arm was so thin that it was almost invisible, but suddenly blood started to seep out from it!
Wan Ruo winced in pain, her face showing bitterness. It was really hateful. She didn't even have a single chance!
The assassin sneered coldly, "Little girl, you have good skills! But you can't escape from under my sword. Surrender obediently!"