Chapter 373.2: anxious

Imperial Physician Zhao then took the pot with him as he left the room.

Just as he left, Grand Tutor Kong hastily rushed into the room and said in a hushed voice, Prince Hao is injured.

Su Xi-er immediately tensed up. Where is he?

In the Dragon Heaven Palace. Grand Tutor Kongs expression was grave.

I followed the Minister of Rites out of the palace after the banquet, but I didnt expect something so dire to happen in the Imperial Library in the short time that I was gone.

Su Xi-er couldnt even bother to be concerned about her aching body as she dashed out of the room.

Just as she walked out of the Imperial Library, she saw Tan Ge walking over with a face full of grief, but Su Xi-er didnt have the time to pay attention to her. Her heart was only consumed with worry for Pei Qianhao.

Why did Pei Qianhao get hurt? If it was a small injury, Grand Tutor Kong wouldnt have known about it.

As Tan Ge watched Su Xi-ers rapidly departing figure, she thought about everything that had occurred tonight.

Perhaps if I hadnt acted, none of this wouldve happened. Chao Mu would still be alive, and Shu Xian wouldnt be missing.

She herself had tried to search for Shu Xian, and Pei Qianhao had also sent a search party. However, Shu Xian seemed to have disappeared off the face of the earth, taking Chao Mu with him.

Due to a lack of options, the Imperial Army guards could only begin checking every nook and cranny they found, but they still didnt find any sign of the two. It was as if they had vanished into thin air.

A frigid wind blew past as Tan Ge stood rooted to the spot in a daze. Only when Grand Tutor Kong called to her did she return to her senses.

The Imperial Library is no longer peaceful. Be more cautious during the next few days.

Seeing the worry in Grand Tutor Kongs eyes, sorrow and crus.h.i.+ng guilt washed over her like a torrent.

Quickly return to your room to rest. Mayhem is going to break out in the imperial palace tonight. Grand Tutor Kong hastily headed out of the Imperial Library.

Su Xi-er wont be able to enter the Dragon Heaven Palace without me.

Before Tan Ge could even reply, she saw Grand Tutor Kong leaving in a hurry. Afterwards, she saw Imperial Physician Zhao carrying a pot.

When she saw that pot, she became dumbfounded. Imperial Physician Zhao thought that she had been frightened out of her wits, but could only comfort her a little before swiftly leaving.

With no one left in her surroundings, Tan Ge sobbed silently.

I killed someone. Im no longer kind. I will die a horrible death!

Tan Ge pursed her lips and stiffly walked back to her room. Memories of the past flashed through her mind. In one moment, it was her fathers helpless look, while the next was Xie Yuns cold threat. Afterwards, it morphed into Chao Mus carefree smile, and Su Xi-er

Tan Ges gaze became increasingly blank. In the end, she walked to the wardrobe and took out the memento her mother had left behind for hera golden hairpin.

Mum, your daughter is coming to accompany you. I am not the Tan Residences hope. I cant take it anymore. Her eyes were br.i.m.m.i.n.g with tears as she picked up the hairpin and fiercely slashed it at her wrist.

Drops of blood dripped down. As time pa.s.sed, Tan Ges body became increasingly cold, and she closed her eyes.

I can finally break free. Thats nice.

Her breathing became shallower, but just as she was about to pa.s.s out, a figure flashed past the window.

A tall figure dressed in white clothes appeared in the room, observing Tan Ges smooth and flawless face. If you die, many things cant be properly completed.

He bent down to scoop her up, and left the room just as rapidly as he had come.

The frosty wind howled, causing the jujube trees in the backyard of the Imperial Library to rustle. Their withered leaves floated to the ground, void of life, just as the person who had planted them was.

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An imperial guard stopped Su Xi-er with a cold voice at the Dragon Heaven Palace. This is an important place in the imperial palace. You cant enter.

As if in response, Su Xi-er immediately glared at him without holding back her cold and imposing aura; the guard couldnt help but do a double-take.

Why is this maidservants gaze so

The future Princess Consort Hao is worried about her own husband. You dare to block me?

The guard froze.

What? Future Princess Consort Hao?

At this moment, a womans mocking voice could be heard. What a shameless woman. You havent become Princess Consort Hao, but you are already putting on the airs of a princess consort and intimidating the guards in the imperial palace.