Chapter 56 Injury
“Your Highness, Ruoruo is not feeling uncomfortable. She just ate a little too much during the meal.”
When Fan Xian saw this, he immediately spoke out to explain to his sister Fan Ruoruo, trying to calm down the sudden embarrassment.
However, Fan Xian's explanation seemed to backfire. After hearing this, Fan Ruoruo couldn't help laughing.
She quickly realized her gaffe and tried her best to suppress her smile, but when she lowered her head, her shoulders were still shaking slightly, revealing her inner struggle.
In these short few breaths, Fan Ruoruo seemed to review all the past events that made her feel sad, trying to suppress this inappropriate smile.
But apparently, her efforts didn't work.
Seeing this, the eldest prince showed a confused expression on his face, as if asking: "Fan Xian is so seriously injured, but you two brothers can still laugh. Is this really appropriate?"
Li Chengze also felt a little helpless. He looked at the brother and sister and said to the eldest prince:
"It seems that Fan Xian's injury is not serious. Let's not disturb the happy time of the brother and sister here."
The eldest prince nodded in agreement.
Lin Wan'er, on the other hand, looked confused. She originally felt sad because of Fan Xian's injury, but now seeing Fan Ruoruo so happy, she felt that her sadness seemed a bit inappropriate.
Lin Wan'er felt that she seemed to be a little out of place in the joy between brother and sister. She asked softly: "Um, Fan Xian, Ruoruo, you continue to have fun? Me, shall I go?"
Fan Xian hurriedly grabbed Lin Wan'er to prevent her from leaving, but before he finished speaking, his laughter burst out again, uncontrollably.
Facing this sudden change, Lin Wan'er seemed speechless.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, your Majesty will send you a message!"
As soon as Li Chengze and the eldest prince left Fan Xian's side, Eunuch Hou suddenly arrived and conveyed Emperor Qing's summons.
Li Chengze naturally did not dare to neglect and immediately followed Eunuch Hou.
In a large hall, Emperor Qing was lying on the bed, his chest was tightly wrapped in bandages, his face was pale, and he was obviously seriously injured.
The injuries suffered by Emperor Qing were caused by a powerful sniper weapon. This weapon is so powerful that it can almost be called the king of sniper rifles.
Emperor Qing was able to withstand such an attack with his body, and Li Chengze was also amazed by his cultivation at the Grand Master level.
When Emperor Qing saw Li Chengze arriving, he tried to sit up and leaned on the pillow.
Li Chengze felt a little relieved when he saw Emperor Qing's appearance, but at the same time he mentioned his full hands, saying that he was not strong enough to heal him now.
Li Chengze said to Emperor Qing: "Looking at His Majesty's appearance, although his life is not in danger, I am still worried.
It's a pity that my son is not strong enough, otherwise His Majesty's recovery would only take a moment. "
Li Chengze subtly mentioned both hands when speaking, seeming to be looking for opportunities to add some pressure to the prince.
Emperor Qing silently agreed with Li Chengze's words in his heart.
Being sniped by Barrett this time made him feel as if he was wandering before the gate of hell.
If Li Chengze is strong enough, his injuries may be relieved in an instant. This is such a desirable thing.
Although Emperor Qing understood that Li Chengze's words might have been intentional and wanted to sow doubts about the prince in his mind, in the face of his own interests, Emperor Qing inevitably had some opinions about the prince.
However, as an emperor, he would not reveal his inner thoughts easily.
Emperor Qing did not continue Li Chengze's topic, but instead asked: "Do you know why I called you here?"
"I don't know." Li Chengze shook his head and answered frankly.
He knew that even if he really knew, he would not admit it directly.
If the emperor's thoughts can be easily guessed, how can the emperor tolerate it?
Emperor Qing was not surprised when he saw Li Chengze shaking his head, and continued: "There are two things I need to tell you. First, I heard that Fan Xian was injured when he went to chase the assassin. How is his injury?"
"Very serious."
Li Chengze's face became solemn. He knew that Emperor Qing's inquiry about Fan Xian's injury was not out of concern, but because he was suspicious of him.
Although Emperor Qing's suspicion was expected by Li Chengze, he still calmly answered Emperor Qing's question:
"Fan Xian's injuries were very serious. There were thirteen sword wounds all over his body. When he was carried back, it was almost as if he had been rescued from a pool of blood."
Li Chengze paused for a moment and then continued: "The most serious one was the sword wound on his chest, which almost disemboweled him.
Fortunately, Fan Ruoruo was proficient in medical skills and sutured his wound in time, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. "
Emperor Qing nodded slightly after hearing this, but his expression was still unfathomable:
"In other words, Fan Xian's life is not in danger at the moment?"
Emperor Qing's attitude showed that Fan Xian's injury did not completely eliminate his doubts.
Li Chengze thought to himself, and then continued: "Your Majesty, what I just said was just trauma.
Fan Xian's internal injuries were more serious, his muscles and veins were damaged, and his true energy was lost. Now he is no different from an ordinary person. "
Emperor Qing was silent. Fan Xian had reached the peak of the eighth level at a young age. His talent and strength were obvious to all.
Emperor Qing himself had practiced Hegemonic Qi and had a deep understanding of the intensity of this power.
Emperor Qing thought for a moment and then said:
"Fan Xian paid such a price to protect and hunt down the assassins. I should give him appropriate compensation."
These words showed that Emperor Qing's trust in Fan Xian increased a bit after hearing the news that Fan Xian's energy was gone.
Li Chengze lowered his head and said nothing, but he understood in his heart that although Emperor Qing expressed sympathy for Fan Xian's situation, he did not completely let down his guard against him.
In Emperor Qing's mind, he was indeed not a person who would completely trust others easily.
Emperor Qing had a deep mind, and he never gave up his trust to others easily.
He then said to Li Chengze: "Now, let's talk about the second thing."
Seeing Li Chengze lowering his head and remaining silent, Emperor Qing continued:
"I have promised before that I will fulfill your request. No matter what, I will agree to it."
"You asked me to confirm your wedding date, and I have already agreed."
Emperor Qing's tone was calm, but revealed a hint of deep meaning:
"However, my promise should not be used only on such a certain matter."
"Now that there are no outsiders here, you can make your request."
Emperor Qing's words made Li Chengze raise his head in surprise. He did not expect that Emperor Qing's real purpose of summoning him was to fulfill his previous promise.
Emperor Qing saw Li Chengze's surprised expression and smiled slightly: "You don't really think that my promise is just a casual talk, do you? The marriage is what you deserve, and it doesn't count."
Emperor Qing's words made Li Chengze realize that Emperor Qing did feel somewhat grateful to him after experiencing an incident on the verge of life and death.
When the assassination seemed to be over, it was Li Chengze who reminded Emperor Qing not to let down his guard, which allowed Emperor Qing to be prepared when the real crisis came.
If it weren't for Li Chengze's reminder, Emperor Qing might have suffered more serious injuries.
Therefore, Emperor Qing decided to fulfill his promise and give Li Chengze the reward he deserved.
In the court, there is no more noble achievement than rescuing someone.
(End of chapter)