Chapter15
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The commotion within the Crown Prince's residence quickly spread throughout the palace, servants whispered among themselves.Guards exchanged shocked glances.
Even the maids who had prepared funeral garments stood frozen in disbelief,the Crown Prince had awakened,a prince who had been declared dead.
A prince whose poison had already reached his heart,Such news was impossible to hide,among the crowd, a young servant quietly slipped away.His face was pale,cold sweat covered his forehead.
If the Crown Prince had truly survived...someone needed to know immediately,he ran through the palace corridors at full speed, he Pass pavilions ,gardens.countless guards.His breathing became heavier with every step the destination of his journey was clear.
The Phoenix Palace.The residence of the Queen.After nearly exhausting all his strength, he finally arrived before the magnificent palace gates.
Two royal guards stood like statues outside the entrance,their expressions were cold.The servant immediately dropped to his knees. I must see Her Majesty!"
The guards frowned. The Queen is resting." "No one is allowed to enter."
One of them stepped forward.Leave immediately."
The servant's face turned pale,he gritted his teeth and shouted "It is urgent!"
"Extremely urgent!" I must report to Her Majesty at once!"
His voice echoed through the courtyard.The two guards immediately became displeased,One reached for the hilt of his sword.
"Impudent!"
Just as the atmosphere became tense—a calm female voice sounded from within the palace.
"What is the commotion outside?"inside the palace, the Queen slowly opened her eyes ,she had been resting while reviewing memorials from the court.
Her brows furrowed slightly.The noise outside had disturbed her. A beautiful maid standing nearby immediately bowed.
"Your Majesty." I shall investigate."
The Queen nodded.
The maid quickly walked toward the entrance,moments later, she returned.However—the moment she entered the hall, the expression on her face had become strange.The Queen immediately noticed.
A trace of confusion appeared in her eyes."What happened?
The maid hesitated.Then lowered her head.
"Your Majesty..."
"The servant came from the Crown Prince's residence."the Queen's hand paused,the hall suddenly became silent.
The maid continued carefully.
"He claims..."The Crown Prince has awakened."
CRACK!
The jade teacup in the Queen's hand shattered instantly,tea spilled across the floor.For the first time, shock appeared on her usually calm face.
Her eyes narrowed dangerously. The Crown Prince...""Awakened?"
Her voice was calm,too calm.But everyone in the hall could feel the sudden chill in the air.The poison should have been fatal.The royal physicians had personally confirmed it.There should have been no possibility of survival.
Yet now...
The prince who should have been dead was alive.The Queen slowly rose from her seat,A cold light flashed through her eyes."Prepare my carriage."
"I shall personally see my dear son."far away, inside the Crown Prince's residence—Xiao Chen suddenly opened his eyes
and faint smile appeared on his face.
He could feel it. Someone important was coming.
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