Chapter 101: Before the Tempest

Translator: Storm in a Teacup

As capable and ambitious as he was, the second prince Zhu Han, whatever his personality was, merely lacked a chance.

In order to get the chance, he would do everything he could. As for the fraternity among brothers, it was merely an affectation in royal families.

Compared with the supreme throne around the corner, kinship was really worth nothing.

If Bian Wen were kidnapped by Zhu Han, he merely had two choices. The first was to kill Bian Wen thus never letting the weak crown prince finding the legendary doctor. However, as Zhu Han was prone to suspicion, the crown prince was very likely to get other elixirs even after Bian Wen’s death. If so, all he had done would be in vain.

Therefore, Zhu Han must prefer the second option, that was, poison the crown prince to death with the assistance of Bian Wen. Killing two birds with one stone, it was really a good trick.

No matter what choices he made, Bian Wen would die for sure.

Zhu Han was very good at slaying his enemies by another’s hand, through which he not only could frame others, but also keep himself innocent.

It was just like then when he asked her to send the so-called elixir to the princess, which was none other than the poison to kill the crown prince.

Lost in thought, An Rushuang said all of a sudden, “I see!”

Given her pale face, Ye Chengzhi asked in a hurry, “What? Did you remember something?”

Totally deaf to what they had said anxiously just then, An Rushuang trembled slightly as she was completely indulged in her memory. Those pictures were actually vividly presented before her eyes.

“Lord… Even if I send them the elixir, the crown prince is highly possible to refuse it. According to you, it is because of the crown prince’s narrow-mindedness that he caught such a serious disease.” The innocent girl looked up to Zhu Han and pouted in anger. “Maybe he will think you intend to poison him!”

Zhu Han held her shoulders with a smile and said in a low voice, “Invented by the descendant of the legendary doctor, this elixir is the only one of its kind. I heard from the royal doctor that my elder brother can only live for at most half a year. He should know clearly that he may stand a chance if taking the elixir, otherwise, death is awaiting him in half a year.”

“So I will present it to them now?” The girl asked in panic.

“Of course not. Keep it well until the princess come to you for it. Then it’s none of your business even if there is an accident.”

Just as he expected, the princess did visit her for it before long in a hurry. An Rushuang had no idea whether the crown prince had taken it or not. She merely knew that the crown prince passed away after a month, much sooner than the doctor’s expectation.

Though the crown princess insisted that it was a plot, royal doctors could only argue that the crown prince died of disease given the lack of proof. The crown princess guarded at her husband’s coffin and prevented anyone to approach it. Insisting that there was someone plotting against her husband, she actually went to lunacy overnight.

It was until then that An Rushuang started to suspect the elixir. Since it was provided to the crown prince, there must be a thorough check before he took it. How could he be poisoned so easily?

Now she knew. Bian Wen was capable to invent a deathly pill, but he wouldn’t kill anyone with his medical skills. There might be someone else involved in it.

He saved people with his medical skills, while SHE killed people in order to keep him alive.

As well-informed as Zhu Han was, he would find Luo Qu someday and by then even her elder brother would fall into Zhu Han’s trap!

An Rushuang was suddenly enlightened. All the problems haunting her in her last life came to light.

No wonder the prince of Northern Kingdom couldn’t find Bian Wen. He was either imprisoned or killed by Zhu Han at that time.

How silly she was to mention Bian Wen to the face of Zhu Han! No wonder shewas grounded afterwards at Jiaofang Hall! Back then she couldn’t figure out the real reason even after her death, merely thinking it was all due to An Lingshan.

In Zhu Han’s heart, the An family had always been the crown prince’s followers. Otherwise, how come the royal robe would appear then?

An Rushuang couldn’t help feeling cold. What an insidious man Zhu Han was! He brewed the plot for such a long time before taking action at the last moment!

However, what was comforting was that she still had time in this life.

Since her first crime then was seemingly plotting against the crown prince, An Rushuang decided to take the revenge step by step.

She slightly smiled before turning to Ye Chengzhi who was in great worry and saying slowly, “It doesn’t matter. Set your mind at ease. I will save Mr. Bian Wen.” Given her tone full of resoluteness, it seemed she was very confident.

Ye Chengzhi stared at her blankly. With her height merely reaching his shoulder, she seemed to be no different from other noble girls, but her star-like eyes were sparkling with a gleam as cold as the moonlight. Her promise actually reassured him very much.

He nodded with a smile. “I believe you.”

An Rushuang stuffed the envelop in her sleeve before turning to Ye Chengzhi. “I am leaving for the First Pharmacy to find someone. Go with me.”

Learning medicine was much less important than Bian Wen’s security. Since she had no idea whether Luo Qu had met a trouble, she must go there as soon as possible.

Ye Chengzhi originally intended to ask her who it was, but An Rushuang had already boarded the wagon. He swallowed his words and followed her in silence. Since a young girl could be that strong, how could he be dwarfed as a man?

Seeing him clad in wet clothes, Hong Yu asked him whether he wanted to change his clothes at once. After getting rejected, she, with her bloodshot eyes, stuffed a cape into his hand. “Take this even if you don’t want to wear it in case you would catch a cold.” It had turned much colder due to the cloudiness.

Ye Chengzhi had been busy with searching for his master, thus having no time to pay attention to the weather.

The carriage was shrouded in silence. Given An Rushuang’s sullenness, the two maids didn’t dare to start a dialogue, either. Qi Da, the driver, wanted to chat with Ye Chengzhi sitting beside him. Since he kept silent in seriousness, Qi Da lost his interest very soon.

Hong Yu caught a glimpse of the weather after getting off the wagon. With a frown, she at once asked Zhao Xiaotao to fetch a cape for An Rushuang.

An Rushuang shook her head. She raised her head to look at the sky. With the sun shielded completely by the cloud, a tempest seemed to be around the corner.

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