Tian Gang looked at the arrogant young man in front of him. An indescribable feeling welled up in his heart. He seemed to understand why the young man had so decisively killed the little boy.
Wasn't Meng Jue the same back then? His whole family was massacred when he was eight. He was left alone and had to survive with the pity of others.
As for the young master of the Dong family, perhaps in a few years, he would turn into a new demon. Maybe this was the so - called cycle of revenge. The best way was either to let go of the hatred or to leave no one alive.
And his momentary compassion just now seemed extremely ridiculous.
Thinking of this, Tian Gang couldn't help but sigh. Then he walked up to the young man not far away and said, "Young master, you're right. Let's leave quickly. It's almost dawn."
Then, under the leadership of Meng Yu and Tian Gang, the Wolf Guards left the mansion of Minister Dong one by one.
The whole mansion remained quiet, as if no one had ever been there. But what had happened that night would be known to everyone in the capital when the sun rose the next day...
At this moment, in the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
Helian Qi was being treated by Bai Juen in the inner palace. Doctor Li was assisting him, while Dongfang Yi and the others were waiting in the outer hall because they were told that it was not convenient for outsiders to watch.
Dongfang Yi still looked very worried. Although she had relaxed a lot, she still had to be cautious.
Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, she asked the man beside her, "What did you say to the guards at the palace gate just now? Why did they leave obediently?"
Ru Yi smiled after hearing this and replied, "I told them that the divine doctor I found outside the palace had arrived. I asked them to report to the Empress Dowager and tell her that she couldn't come until the next day because the divine doctor needed to focus on detoxification."
Dongfang Yi nodded after hearing this and praised him for being quite quick - witted at such a moment.
Just then, there came a sound of footsteps outside the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Then a woman walked in. It was Donghua.
As soon as she came in and saw Dongfang Yi, she rushed over. Her eyes turned red, and then she choked out, "Your Majesty, you've suffered!"
Dongfang Yi rubbed her head after hearing this, then smiled and said, "Silly girl, I haven't suffered."
As she said this, she even reached out and tapped the tip of her nose.
This action made Donghua even more unable to hold back her tears. Then she threw herself into Dongfang Yi's arms and continued, "I shouldn't have left you!"
She regretted leaving Dongfang Yi alone in the treacherous harem, which made her alone and helpless at such a moment.
Dongfang Yi didn't think she had suffered much at first, but after being comforted like this, she felt her heart soften. Her nose turned a bit sour. Then she reached out and stroked Donghua's back and said, "Okay, okay, it's all over."
Donghua got out of her arms after hearing this, stared with wide eyes and said, "Yes! It's all over. We don't care about being the queen! As long as the emperor dotes on you!"
Dongfang Yi looked at the woman in front of her, couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips, and then burst into laughter.
Ru Yi beside them couldn't help but burst out laughing too.
Seeing that it was almost dawn, Dongfang Yi knew that the Empress Dowager would come soon. If she didn't want to anger her again, she had to leave now. Thinking of this, she ran to the inner palace and took a far - away look at Helian Qi. After all, Bai Juen had said that they were not allowed to be by his side.
After taking a look, she turned around and left the Palace of Heavenly Purity with Donghua.
By the time they reached the Queen's Palace, it was just getting light. Donghua knew that she hadn't rested all night, so she said, "Your Majesty, you should rest for a while. I'll inform you if there's any news."
Dongfang Yi nodded after hearing this. After all, she really felt a bit tired.
On the other side, in the Palace of Compassion and Tranquility.
When the Empress Dowager heard last night that a divine doctor had come to the palace to treat the emperor, she couldn't control her urge to go and have a look. Then she heard that the divine doctor had instructed that he needed to focus on detoxification that night and that she should wait until the next day to visit.
At that time, she couldn't help but complain that what kind of divine doctor had so many rules, but she still decided to listen to him, after all, he had been found with great difficulty.
She couldn't sleep well all night. After all, she was really worried, not only because he was the emperor but also because he was her own flesh and blood.
So as soon as it was dawn, she got out of bed and prepared to rush to the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
Nanny Li beside her saw her nervous look and couldn't help but comfort her, "Empress Dowager, you don't have to worry so much. The emperor is the Son of Heaven. Heaven will protect him. And you've been chanting scriptures and praying for him every day. The emperor will surely be safe."
The Empress Dowager nodded after hearing this, then got on the palanquin and headed for the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
When she arrived at the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Ru Yi was waiting outside. Seeing the approaching palanquin, he immediately stepped forward and said, "Your servant pays respects to the Empress Dowager."
The Empress Dowager waved her hand to signal him to get up, then asked, "Is there a way to cure the emperor's poison? Is that divine doctor for real?"
"Your servant wouldn't dare to deceive Your Majesty! Now the divine doctor and Doctor Li are in the palace detoxifying the emperor." Ru Yi replied respectfully.
The Empress Dowager's face immediately showed a look of excitement. Then she was helped by Nanny Li to get off the palanquin and enter the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
There was a bit of panic in her steps. During the days when the emperor had been poisoned, although she had seemed calm, her heart had been in a mess. But she was the Empress Dowager. If even she was in a mess, what would the others in the palace do?
But she was not only the Empress Dowager but also a mother, so she was so flustered at this moment.
When she walked into the inner hall, she saw Bai Juen, the so - called divine doctor, and Doctor Li beside him.
"How is the emperor's condition now?" she asked, not noticing that her voice was a bit trembling.
"Empress Dowager, please rest assured. The emperor's poison will be completely removed in seven days. Your subject can guarantee it." Bai Juen replied, his words full of determination.
After hearing this, the Empress Dowager's brows relaxed. She felt that the young man in front of her was really reliable. So she said to Ru Yi behind her, "Ru Yi, you've done a great job in finding the divine doctor for the emperor. When the emperor wakes up, you can ask for whatever you want."
Ru Yi first thanked her for the kindness, then said, "Empress Dowager, actually it was the Queen... it was Concubine Yi who gave us the order. That's why we were able to find the divine doctor so quickly. If there's any credit, it should be hers..."