Above the Galaxy
Chapter 267 - 182, Splashing Manure!

Chapter 267: Chapter 182, Splashing Manure!

Imperial Maritime Hospital.

Li Xuan approached Zhong Tianque and reported in a low voice, "Your Highness, the Princess has come to see you again..."

The voice was very soft, as if fearing to disturb the Eldest Prince.

The night before, two nurses had come in to serve meals and, due to excessive nervousness, accidentally dropped a spoon to the floor. They were forced to eat all the food on the meal cart, not leaving a single bite...

That was food provided for a Prince, more than enough for ten people to eat.

It left the two young nurses in tears.

His master had become a ticking time bomb, igniting at the slightest provocation, and must not be easily angered.

"How many times is this now?" Zhong Tianque browsed the news on his phone, occasionally searching his own name.

He knew that if someone leaked text or video footage, it was initially challenging to draw widespread attention—that was the golden opportunity for public relations to step in.

All it took was to have the post deleted and the poster taken care of...

However, if the leaked video or text began to ferment, attracting a large number of spectators and discussion, even making it onto the internet’s trending searches, it would then be troublesome to address the issue or deal with the person responsible.

"The fourth time," Li Xuan replied. "She came three times yesterday; today is the first..."

Zhong Tianque pondered for a moment and then said, "My sister is stubborn, the more you tell her not to do something, the more she wants to do it... Let her in."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Li Xuan responded, then turned and walked back to the doorway, calling out, "Princess, the Prince invites you in."

"Thank you." Phoenix nodded and stepped into her brother’s room.

She looked at Zhong Tianque lying on the bed playing with his phone, her brow slightly furrowed, and asked, "Big brother, what on earth happened? Why are you hospitalized? Are you feeling unwell? I asked the doctors, but they wouldn’t tell me..."

"It’s nothing serious, just feeling a bit unwell, so I came for a thorough check-up," Zhong Tianque replied dismissively.

"Have the test results come out?" Phoenix asked. "Did the doctors say what the problem is?"

She knew that her big brother was now constantly at their father’s side, observing and managing state affairs, with their father entrusting him with many important tasks.

If it weren’t a serious issue, he wouldn’t have come to the hospital for tests, let alone been admitted...

How much work must have been delayed in just one night?

Given her big brother’s importance to that position, he wouldn’t falter at such a critical moment.

"It’s just an upset stomach, diarrhea..." Zhong Tianque said expressionlessly.

He had always been a serious person, not prone to jest, very much fitting the role of an elder brother.

"Just diarrhea? Can’t you take some medicine and get better? Then why wouldn’t you see me? I came yesterday afternoon, and the guard said you were sleeping and asked me not to disturb you. I agreed, saying to notify me when you wake up..."

"And when evening came, I still hadn’t heard from you. I called you, but you didn’t answer, and I came over two more times... Still, I couldn’t see you. Do you know how worried I was? I thought you had encountered some tricky problem..."

Zhong Tianque could feel his sister’s concern through her words—an affinity born of the same mother, a connection of blood. Such feelings couldn’t be faked.

Remembering that Tang Fei had been brought over from the Old Land by her, he felt an additional layer of aversion towards her.

Although there was no evidence to suggest it was Tang Fei’s doing, in his heart, he was convinced it was Tang Fei...

After all, Tang Fei had the motive and opportunity to be behind it.

If not him, who else could it be?

"Didn’t I say it? Just an upset stomach, constant diarrhea... I was feeling weak and didn’t want to talk, so I didn’t see you," Zhong Tianque said coldly.

Phoenix observed Zhong Tianque thoughtfully. She understood this brother of hers; although he was usually reserved and serious, he was quite good to his little sister.

Compared to others, his tone of speech with her was as gentle as possible.

What was wrong today? Had he eaten gunpowder?

She could sense his anger and dissatisfaction, as if a ball of fury was being directed at her.

"Are you angry with me, big brother?"

"Why would I be angry with you?" Zhong Tianque waved his hand dismissively and said, "I’m just not feeling well, I don’t want to talk... You see, if I don’t let you in, you’re unhappy. If I let you in, then you think I’m angry with you..."

"I’m just worried that your sister did something wrong to upset you... We’re siblings, big brother; if you have anything to say, please speak up. Don’t keep it bottled up inside..."

"It’s nothing, nothing. You go back and rest," Zhong Tianque waved his hand again and said aloud, "My treatment here is also finished, and the doctor said I could be discharged... I’m planning to go back to work."

"Alright," Phoenix nodded and said, "I know you’re busy with official duties, big brother, but you must take care of your health."

"I will."

Zhong Tianque really wasn’t in the mood to talk; he was still worried about the video exposure.

Life is like that, whatever you’re afraid of happens; speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives.

Suddenly, Li Xuan pushed the door open and entered with a grim face, saying, "Your Highness, you should see the news..."

Zhong Tianque had an ominous feeling, not waiting for Phoenix who was still standing by the bed, he immediately opened his phone to check.