Chapter 313 - 313 Venting Anger
313 Venting Anger
Lin Suisui went in to take Pei Qian’s pulse. After confirming that he was fine, she stood up and walked out. Then, she instructed Qian He, who was outside, about the remaining things to pay attention to.
Just as she finished giving instructions, someone outside announced loudly, “The fourth prince has arrived.”
Lin Suisui frowned slightly. To be honest, if possible, she really didn’t want to have anything to do with Mr. Pei. However, it was obvious that it was unrealistic to avoid him completely in the current situation.
She stood up and walked to Lu Ze’s side. Not long after, she saw the fourth prince rush in with Princess Ning Fu and the others.
“Qian He, how’s Song Tao’s condition now?” The eagerness on the fourth prince’s face didn’t seem fake at all and he seemed like a concerned older brother.
Of course, ignoring the fact that he didn’t appear last night, his current performance was indeed very convincing.
Qian He lowered his eyes and stood in front of the fourth prince very politely as he replied in a neither servile nor overbearing manner, “His high fever has subsided, but he hasn’t woken up yet.
“Fourth Prince, please go back and rest first. When he wakes up, I’ll arrange for someone to inform Your Highness immediately.”
“He’s still not awake?
What’s going on?! Why isn’t he awake yet?! What are those doctors doing? Can’t anyone treat Song Tao?”
The fourth prince raised his voice, making his shout sound a little out off.
Qian He clenched his fists and suppressed the urge to punch him now. Then, he tried his best to maintain his composure as he continued to persuade him, “Your Highness, Mr. Pei is seriously injured. It’s already fortunate that he survived thanks to Madam Liu. His fever has already subsided, so it’s only a matter of time before he wakes up. Please don’t worry too much.
“In addition, Mr. Pei needs to recuperate now, so if there’s nothing else, please go back and rest first. After all, you were also frightened yesterday. If your injuries worsen because you’re worried about Mr. Pei, Mr. Pei will blame me when he wakes up.”
The fourth prince wasn’t in a hurry to leave when he heard Qian He’s words. Instead, he turned to look at Lu Ze and Lin Suisui, who were standing at the side. As if he had just noticed their presence, he immediately acted apologetic and nodded at Lin Suisui very politely. “So Madam Liu came personally to treat Song Tao’s injuries. In that case, I’m relieved!
“Madam Liu, please forgive me. The reason I lost my temper just now was because I thought that those useless quacks were treating Song Tao!
“Since Madam Liu is here, I’ll go back first. If anything happens, Qian He, you have to come over quickly to report to me!”
The fourth prince smiled at Lin Suisui for a moment before turning around and leaving.
Qian He only heaved a sigh of relief when the fourth prince and the others completely disappeared from the courtyard. Then, he turned to look at Lin Suisui and Lu Ze as he said apologetically, “Sorry to disturb the two of you.”
“Can Pei Qian move with his current injuries?” Lu Ze didn’t respond to the guilty Qian He. Instead, he turned to ask Lin Suisui. He only wanted to bring her out of this troublesome place as soon as possible.
“Yes, but we have to be careful not to hurt the wound on his chest again.” Lin Suisui actually wanted to leave Duke Huai Yang’s ministry quickly as well. The most important reason was that some herbs were more convenient to concoct at home.
Therefore, she didn’t hide anything and simply told Qian He her thoughts. “In the current environment, it’s better to go back quickly.”
“Then I’ll report it to the fourth prince now.” After obtaining Lin Suisui’s guarantee that it wouldn’t affect Pei Qian’s injuries that much, Qian He immediately agreed.
After all, he understood that most of the people here were incompetent, so staying here would just delay Mr. Pei’s recuperation.
It was better to leave early and go back to recuperate.
Be it the environment for recuperation or safety, it was much safer there than here!
“When you go to look for the fourth prince, you just have to tell him that your prince is seriously injured and needs to be treated at any time, but Duke Huai Yang’s ministry doesn’t meet the conditions.”
Lin Suisui stopped Qian He and instructed him in a low voice.
“Yes.” Qian He nodded. He knew very well that it was very difficult to get the fourth prince to agree to him leaving, but for Mr. Pei’s sake, he had to complete this task.
If the fourth prince didn’t agree, he planned to secretly leave.
No matter what, they couldn’t stay here any longer!
Thinking of this, Qian He quickened his pace. He walked around the long corridor and rushed towards the courtyard where the fourth prince lived.
The fourth prince, who had returned to the courtyard earlier than Qian He, was displeased. Yesterday’s assassination attempt had really frightened him. Fortunately, Pei Qian was around and took a stab for him. Otherwise, if he had been stabbed…
The fourth prince couldn’t help but shiver. Thinking of how he had almost lost his life, he felt flustered.
However, after he calmed down, frustration surfaced in his mind. He should have visited Pei Qian yesterday!
Although Pei Qian might not care about this after he woke up, he had missed an opportunity to win people over!
What a failure!
Of course, he couldn’t be blamed. Yesterday’s incident had happened too suddenly and frightened him! Moreover…
“Why would there be an assassination attempt?” After the fourth prince took a sip of tea, he looked at Princess Ning Fu, who was standing at the side. The suspicion in his eyes wasn’t concealed at all. “Moreover, she’s been working for Duke Huai Yang’s ministry for quite some time.”
“Your Highness, I’m innocent!” Princess Ning Fu was shocked by the suspicion in the fourth prince’s eyes. She quickly knelt down and explained to him sadly, “I really didn’t know about this!
Duke Huai Yang’s ministry is definitely loyal to you and will never betray you! If not, why would I save you back then?
Moreover, when Qian He took that girl away, he said that she was a spy for the northern barbarians! You know that the northern barbarians are cunning and sinister!
“Besides, ever since you came to Duke Huai Yang’s ministry, all the defenses in Duke Huai Yang’s ministry have been handed over to Mr. Pei. This girl was personally chosen by Mr. Pei to serve you! This really has nothing to do with me!”