Free Web NovelChapter 393: Chapter 393: Taking the Pulse
Before Ye Chutang could speak, a clear, cold voice interjected.
"The assassins used this poison. Perhaps they have the antidote."
Emperor Muwu froze for a moment, then quickly reacted. "The assassins are still alive?"
Shen Yanchuan nodded, then turned and gestured with a slight wave of his hand.
Several guards immediately stepped forward. Only then did everyone notice they were dragging several tightly bound men in black behind them.
They had simply been obscured from view until now.
The man at the front had his eyes shut tight. A guard beside him kicked him viciously.
"Still pretending to be asleep!"
The kick seemed to hit a wound, making him flinch. Finally, spurred by the extreme pain, he slowly opened his eyes.
The guard stepped forward again and ripped off his mask.
Emperor Muwu’s pupils constricted, and the Eldest Princess’s expression turned grim.
"These are... men of Nanhu!?"
As veterans of the battlefield, their judgment was not mistaken.
At these words, everyone was shocked.
"Nanhu? How could they be so bold as to attempt an assassination at the Royal Hunting Ground!?"
"They’re insane!"
"That’s not the most important part. The hunting ground is heavily guarded. The fact that these people managed to sneak in—it’s terrifying to even think about!"
Emperor Muwu’s face grew as dark as a thundercloud.
"Get the antidote from him!"
The guard obeyed the order, immediately grabbing the man by the neck and shouting, "How dare you try to assassinate a Prince! You have some nerve! Hand over the antidote at once!"
One of the man’s eyes was bloodshot as he gasped for breath. Hearing the demand, he showed no reaction at all. He simply closed his eyes again, defiant and ready for death, indifferent to his fate.
The Eldest Princess frowned. "I fear these are Southern Hu Blade Men. Even if you torture them to death, you won’t get anything out of them."
The Nanhu elite enjoy gathering and raising young children, forcing them to fight each other to the death. The process is extremely cruel and brutal. The ones who survive to the end are all highly skilled in martial arts and possess incredible fortitude.
"It’s nearly impossible to get someone like that to talk."
"Besides, they probably don’t even know what poison they’re carrying."
Emperor Muwu’s expression grew even uglier.
Dealing with these Swordsmen later was fine, but right now, the Third Prince’s injury was the priority!
The guards searched every assassin thoroughly, but still came up with nothing.
Consort Ru looked worried. "Your Majesty, time is precious. We should ask Second Miss Ye to take a look first! Perhaps she really does have a way!"
Ye Chutang lifted her gaze and looked at the consort with great interest.
’This one doesn’t seem to want to let me off the hook so easily...’
Noticing the many pairs of eyes from the crowd turning to her, Ye Chutang curtsied and said, "Your Majesty, this servant is untalented and inexperienced, but I am willing to do my best."
Emperor Muwu couldn’t be bothered with formalities and immediately agreed.
"Go on, take a look!"
Only then did Ye Chutang step forward and come to a stop beside Xiao Chengqi.
Xiao Chengqi was not blind to the subtle situation. He cooperatively extended his wrist, inviting Ye Chutang to check his pulse.
In truth, he was also quite curious about this Second Miss Ye, whose fame had spread throughout the Capital City.
A young lady from a sheltered upbringing who not only survived that accident all those years ago but also safely raised her three younger siblings for three years before returning to the Capital City in one piece.
Not to mention her incredibly successful Yunlai Tavern, the rumors of her medical skills were also vivid and believable.
More importantly...
Xiao Chengqi’s gaze shifted slightly, lingering for a moment on Shen Yanchuan, who stood to the side.
His handsome, aloof face was placid, seemingly no different than usual.
