frightfiction Chapter 253: A Desperate Battle Between Love and Fate
Chapter 253: A Desperate Battle Between Love and Fate
The man in black used his stealth skills to move silently through the streets of the Chu capital.
Soon, they arrived at the luxurious courtyard.
The man in black flashed across the courtyard wall and walked straight into the main hall.
The candlelight flickered in the hall. A middle-aged man in a gorgeous robe was sitting in the main seat, playing with a jade pendant in his hand.
Seeing the man in black coming in, he raised his eyelids with a cold expression:
"How did things go?"
The man in black knelt on one knee and said in a low voice:
"Your Majesty, Li Tian and Liu Ruyan are too powerful. Our operation has failed."
Upon hearing this, the prince clenched the jade pendant in his hand fiercely, and a fierce look flashed in his eyes:
"Useless! So many people can't deal with the two of them!"
The man in black lowered his head and dared not say a word.
The prince took a deep breath, calmed down his emotions, and asked again:
"Li Tian is injured?"
"Yes, he was seriously injured in order to protect Liu Ruyan."
The man in black reported truthfully.
A sinister smile appeared on the prince's face:
"Very good, this is an opportunity. If Li Tian falls, Liu Ruyan will lose her right-hand man. Sooner or later, the Great Chu will be in my pocket."
He stood up, walked slowly to the window, looked out at the night, and said after a moment's silence:
"Go and spread the news. Say that Liu Ruyan and Li Tian were fighting a mysterious man outside. Li Tian was seriously injured and his life or death is unknown."
The man in black was about to leave when the prince added:
"Also, send someone to closely monitor Liu Ruyan's every move. If she goes looking for some rare treasure to heal Li Tian, she must report to me immediately."
"As ordered."
The man in black bowed and retreated, disappearing into the night.
The prince looked at the direction where the man in black left and murmured to himself:
"Liu Ruyan, this time, you can't escape from my grasp."
At the same time, Liu Ruyan brought Li Tian back to the palace.
She was extremely anxious and quickly summoned the best imperial physician in the palace to treat Li Tian.
The imperial doctors gathered around Li Tian's bed with solemn expressions. After a thorough examination, they shook their heads and sighed.
Seeing this, Liu Ruyan's heart sank and she asked sternly:
"What happened? Tell me now!"
The leading imperial physician said tremblingly:
"Your Majesty, the Queen is seriously injured. The black light carries a strange evil aura that has been eroding her meridians. We...we are really powerless."
Liu Ruyan's eyes instantly turned red, and she tried hard to hold back her tears:
"You are all the best imperial doctors in the Great Chu. How can you say that you are powerless? This emperor orders you to cure him no matter what!"
The imperial doctors were so frightened that they all knelt on the ground and kowtowed:
"Your Majesty, please calm down. We will do our best, but the Queen's injuries are really..."
Liu Ruyan took a deep breath, calmed down, and waved her hand:
"You guys should withdraw first, I will think of a solution."
The imperial doctors retreated hastily as if they had been pardoned.
Liu Ruyan sat beside Li Tian's bed, gently holding his hand, tears finally bursting out:
"Li Tian, you must hold on. I can't live without you."
When Liu Ruyan was heartbroken, she suddenly remembered that in the ancient books of Da Chu there was a record of a magical medicine called "Lingxicao", which was said to be able to cure all injuries and diseases in the world.
Although this magical medicine is extremely rare and grows in an extremely dangerous place, Liu Ruyan can't care about so much at this moment. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, she will give it a try.
When Lin Wanqiu heard the news that Li Tian was seriously injured, she was extremely anxious and hurried through the long corridors of the palace. Her usual calmness was completely gone.
"Crack——"
She suddenly pushed open the door of Li Tian's bedroom.
There is a strong smell of medicine in the house?
Liu Ruyan was sitting on the edge of the bed, holding Li Tian's hand tightly, her face full of tears.
"Your Majesty, I heard that His Highness Li Tian was seriously injured, so I rushed to see him."
Lin Wanqiu's voice was filled with anxiety and worry.
Liu Ruyan raised her head, her eyes reddened, and she forced a smile:
"Wanqiu, you're here."
Lin Wanqiu walked to the bedside and looked at the unconscious Li Tian with a frown and eyes full of heartache.
"What exactly is going on?"
Her voice trembled slightly, obviously affected by Li Tian's injuries.
Liu Ruyan took a deep breath, suppressed her grief, and told Lin Wanqiu everything about the attack in the valley.
Lin Wanqiu became angrier as she listened. She unconsciously clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms:
"This group of villains is so despicable! I will never let them go!"
She paused, then looked at Liu Ruyan, "Your Majesty, I am willing to go with you to the Jedi to find the Lingxi grass. One more person means more strength."
Liu Ruyan looked at Lin Wanqiu's determined eyes. Although she was moved, she was more concerned about the urgent need for Lingxi grass and the current situation.
She shook her head slightly, her voice was a little tired but unquestionable:
"Wanqiu, I know you are loyal and I believe in your ability. But this trip to the Jedi is extremely dangerous and I am worried that you will be in danger. Moreover, Li Tian is unconscious here and needs someone reliable to take care of him. After much thought, I think it is best for you to stay."
Lin Wanqiu was slightly startled, and a hint of loss flashed across her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by understanding and determination.
She knelt on one knee and said solemnly:
"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best to take good care of His Highness Li Tian. You must also be careful when you are out there. I hope you can find the Lingxi grass soon and return safely."
Liu Ruyan nodded, reached out and gently helped Lin Wanqiu up, her eyes full of gratitude:
"I feel at ease with you here. If anything happens to Li Tian, send someone to notify me immediately."
After finishing her instructions, Liu Ruyan walked to Li Tian's bedside again and gently stroked his pale cheek, tears welling up in her eyes:
"Li Tian, you must hold on. I will be back with the Lingxi grass to save you soon."
After saying that, Liu Ruyan took a deep breath, suppressed the reluctance in her heart, turned around and strode out of the bedroom.
Her steps were firm and powerful, and every step carried concern for her lover and anger towards her enemies.
……
The moment Liu Ruyan left the palace, the spies planted by Prince Yu in the palace had already reported everything to him.
When Prince Yu learned that Liu Ruyan went out alone, a smug smile appeared on his face:
"Liu Ruyan, you are walking into a trap. Someone, tell me to let the Blood Demon come to see me."
Not long after, a dark shadow flashed into Prince Yu's study like a ghost.
The person who came was exactly the blood demon mentioned by Prince Yu.
He was tall and exuded a disgusting bloody smell. A hideous scar on his face extended from the corner of his eye to the corner of his mouth, making him look even more terrifying.
"My lord, are you looking for me?"
The blood demon's voice was low, like a whisper from hell.
Prince Yu raised a sinister smile and said slowly:
"Liu Ruyan has gone out alone to look for the Lingxi grass in the desert. Li Tian is seriously injured and unconscious in the palace. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You must lead your men to the desert immediately to kill Liu Ruyan and bring back the Lingxi grass. As for the palace, I will make arrangements."
The Blood Demon nodded slightly, a bloodthirsty light flashing in his eyes:
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Liu Ruyan can't escape this time."
After saying that, he disappeared into the night in a flash.
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