Time Travel: Pampered by the Aloof Prince
Chapter 114: This Prince Wants Their Lives

Chapter 114: Chapter 114: This Prince Wants Their Lives

Upon hearing this, Qi Yu instinctively glanced at Li Mingjue and saw him nod before replying, "Master flatters me. I merely have a slight understanding of medicine and cannot claim to cure the world’s unique poisons."

In the presence of outsiders, she still chose to feign modesty.

Hearing her words, Li Mingjue looked at her teasingly, only to be glared back by Qi Yu.

Liao Fan had long heard from Li Mingjue that Qi Yu could cure the unique poison in his body and could also break the witchcraft technique of Tulan. Naturally, he knew her words were just modesty, and said, "Princess need not be so humble."

Qi Yu sensed a deep connection between him and Li Mingjue and without hiding anything anymore, directly asked, "Master, what do you need me to do?"

Liao Fan looked at her and knowing the woman before him was extraordinary, no longer hesitated and said, "Your Highness, it is my fellow disciple, Monk Kong Ran, who has been poisoned by something unknown. He has been unconscious for several days. We had called doctors who prescribed several medications, but to no effect. Therefore, I dared to seek the Princess’s help to save him from this predicament."

Another poisoning?

Qi Yu frowned. Why were there so many strange poisons in the capital city, first Li Mingjue, then Princess Lingya?

Now there was yet another one.

With no time to think further, seeing the hidden worry in Master Liao Fan’s eyes, she said, "Human life is of paramount importance. Where is your fellow disciple right now?"

She needed to see for herself to know if it was the same poison.

Liao Fan hadn’t expected her to agree so readily and hesitated for a moment before replying, "He is in Yunhe Temple, about three hundred miles outside the capital city."

As soon as he finished, Li Mingjue added, "It would take about two hours from the Prince Residence."

Qi Yu looked up at the sky, noting the early hour and thought a trip there wouldn’t be too troublesome.

But then she remembered that Li Tianze had people secretly watching her, which irritated her.

Li Mingjue, knowing what she was worried about, said, "I’ll arrange things concerning my father."

Qi Yu nodded and changed into black attire.

To save time, she decided against taking the carriage. Together with Li Mingjue, she rode on horseback.

Several Hidden Guards followed them, all in disguise, unrecognizable to onlookers.

The three of them rushed towards Yunhe Temple outside the city.

Meanwhile, at the Prince An Residence, Li Ming’an was discussing with Qi Wei how to counterattack.

After being confined for just one day, Li Ming’an had realized something. It must have been Qi Yu and Li Mingjue interfering; otherwise, how could a mere beautiful princess turn the tables on him.

He had pondered all day and night, and early in the morning when the streets were still empty, he sent for Qi Wei from the Prime Minister Residence.

Right now, he could only rely on Qi Wei to help him.

Upon seeing this old fox, Li Ming’an suppressed his suspicions and briefly explained the situation.

Qi Wei, guilty at heart, had actually not wanted to meet him.

But having been in cahoots with Li Ming’an for many years, each holding leverage over the other,

he feared Li Ming’an might betray him. After some thought, he had no choice but to pretend ignorance and comply.

Since there were guards from the palace at the residence, Li Ming’an did not dare to act too conspicuously, so he took Qi Wei to a secret room in his study.

He also had the residence’s Hidden Guards stand watch outside the door before he felt somewhat relieved.

At this point, he was paranoid, trusting no one completely.

But now, weakened and having lost Heifeng Hall, he only had Qi Wei left to help him clear his name.

"Prince, this matter is truly thorny!" Qi Wei entered the room and immediately began to complain.

Li Ming’an snorted coldly.

He had not yet settled his scores with this old fox, and here he was, already anxious to absolve himself.

He threatened in a low voice, "It seems the Prime Minister has forgotten, but you cannot disentangle yourself from this affair!"

Qi Wei’s face also looked very ugly.

Having just lost such a large sum of silver and becoming involved in this unwarranted disaster, no one could feel happy.

He simply stood with his hands behind his back, asking with an impatient tone, "Does the Prince have any brilliant strategies?"

Li Ming’an stared at him, speaking in an indifferent tone, "Of course, I do, but I’m afraid the Prime Minister might be reluctant to make a move."

Qi Wei turned around and, seeing the murderous intent in Li’s eyes, shuddered.

"Is the Prince planning to eradicate the roots?"

Li Ming’an smiled sinisterly, looking particularly frightening in the dimly lit secret chamber, and said, "I want their lives!"

Qi Wei was startled and subconsciously wanted to argue against this deplorable idea.

But Li Ming’an immediately gestured to stop him and summoned a Hidden Guard, asking, "What’s happening at Prince Qiu Residence?"

The Hidden Guard knelt down and replied, "My lord, a scout just reported that Prince Qiu and the Princess have already left the city."

"Oh?" Li Ming’an narrowed his eyes slightly and gestured for him to continue.

The Hidden Guard recounted the information he had received in detail.

After listening, Li Ming’an laughed out loud, "Yunhe Temple? This is truly Heaven’s help!"

After speaking, he asked further, "Did they bring anyone else with them?"

The Hidden Guard shook his head, "Other than the Monk, only the Prince and Princess."

He looked at Qi Wei, speaking with a sinister tone, "What does the Prime Minister think?"

Qi Wei also knew this was a golden opportunity.

Having failed to kill Li Mingjue at the hunting ground last time was already akin to fostering a tiger’s peril.

Now, with Li Ming’an’s loss of power, his position in the court was also unstable.

The best plan now was to kill those two troublesome figures to turn the tables.

He nodded his head, saying to Li Ming’an, "This matter must be foolproof."

Li Ming’an discussed further with him and decided to send out the residence’s Hidden Guard to kill them stealthily under the cover of a moonless and windy night.

Meanwhile, Qi Yu and Li Mingjue had already arrived at Yunhe Temple under Liao Fan’s guidance.

Yunhe Temple was built between the clouds on a cliff range, and the mountain path was difficult, but fortunately, the abbot who founded the temple had the foresight to build stairs, or else only immortals might have managed to climb up.

The three walked for a while and finally reached the temple before dark.

Liao Fan directly led them to the backyard, where people were already gathered outside Monk Kong Ran’s door, looking somewhat confused upon seeing them.

The abbot was an old monk with a kind and merciful appearance. After Liao Fan’s introduction, he bowed to Qi Yu again, "Thank you for your troubles, Princess."

Qi Yu quickly waved her hand, entering the room in front of a group of monks.

She saw a young boy with clear features lying on the bed, looking about eleven or twelve years old. His lips were slightly purple due to poisoning.

She did not concern herself with propriety between men and women and first checked his breathing.

Thankfully, although his breathing was a bit weak, he was still alive.

Even better off than when Li Mingjue lay in the tomb.

Qi Yu then checked his pulse and after confirming the boy’s condition, withdrew her fingers, turning to Liao Fan and saying, "He is still alive, there’s hope for him."