I made the villain right.

After Shen's death, the matter was resolved.

Yan Cheng asked people to carry the two bodies out and clean up the scene.

Inside the house, Qin Yixian was still lying unconscious on the bed, and several maids were taking care of him.

They looked nervous and moved very carefully, wiping Qin Yixian's forehead with a wet cloth from time to time, trying to wipe away the cold sweat on his face.

Xu Wuchen was restless as he hadn't seen Xu Wuyou and Chen Imperial Physician return for a long time, and he paced back and forth.

Suddenly, the palace maid Qiu Zhi came in and said, "Your Majesty, the Sixth Princess sent me to tell you that she couldn't find the thousand-year-old snow ginseng, and she hopes Your Majesty will go and look for it yourself."

Xu Wuchen frowned when he heard this. The situation was urgent and he couldn't delay any longer.

"You stay here and I'm going to get the thousand-year-old snow ginseng," he instructed Yan Cheng and left quickly.

Qin Yixian hurried back to the bedroom, only to see Xu Wuyou sitting upright on a chair. On the desk in front of him was a black brocade box, which contained the thousand-year-old snow ginseng.

After Xu Wuchen found out that he had been deceived, he realized that Xu Wuyou had intentionally lured him here.

He frowned, his eyes revealing confusion and a hint of annoyance.

"Royal sister, why did you lie to me? What's the point?"

Xu Wuyou raised her head, looked at Xu Wuchen firmly, and said without hesitation: "Because I don't want you to save Qin Yixian!"

She slowly scanned his face with doubts in her eyes: "Why did my brother save him? Wouldn't it be better if he died? Then you can get rid of his control and stop being a puppet monarch."

Xu Wuchen's expression suddenly became serious, his eyes revealing deep thought, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.

He said in a deep voice: "I still need him, he can't die now."

There was unquestionable majesty in that tone, as if announcing an irreversible decision.

Xu Wuchen walked straight up to her and took the brocade box.

Xu Wuyou clenched her hands into fists, feeling a little disappointed.

She immediately reached out and grasped a corner of the brocade box, and said anxiously: "I am helping you, brother."

Her voice trembled slightly, filled with anxiety; she didn't want all her efforts to go to waste.

"I have my own considerations. There is no need for my sister to say more about this matter."

Xu Wuyou's eyes were full of stubbornness, and he said unwillingly: "If you miss this opportunity, it will be difficult to have another chance. I have spent a lot of effort to plan all this, and I will never let my brother give him the thousand-year-old snow ginseng."

When Xu Wuchen heard this, he understood instantly, his eyes widened slightly, and his eyes were full of disbelief. "So it was you who poisoned me."

Xu Wuyou's eyes suddenly became sharp, and a look of determination appeared on her face. She bit her lower lip tightly, as if she was suppressing the surging emotions in her heart.

"Yes, Qin Yixian, the traitor, killed my father. How could I let him go unpunished? I planned all this just for revenge."

Her hands were clenched into fists and her body was shaking slightly, as if she was recalling the past that she couldn't bear to recall.

"Shouldn't my brother join me in avenging our father?"

Xu Wuyou's voice was full of strong questioning, and her eyes were fixed on Xu Wuchen, hoping to find a hint of recognition on his face.

However, Xu Wuchen's expression was still complicated and difficult to discern.

He lowered his eyes slightly to hide the emotions in them, and he sighed with endless heaviness and helplessness.

"Royal sister, you don't know that my throne is not stable yet, and Prince Jing'an and Xu Wusheng are eyeing me covetously. I feel like I am on the edge of an abyss, treading on thin ice. Qin Yixian can help me eliminate the two of them. Don't worry, after I have used Qin Yixian, I will avenge my father."

In order to stabilize Xu Wuyou and to achieve his own goals, he made a solemn promise.

He snatched the brocade box from Xu Wuyou's hand and glanced at her: "I will not tell anyone about your poisoning."

After saying that, Xu Wuchen left without looking back, leaving behind only a resolute back.

Xu Wuyou looked at the figure that gradually disappeared from his sight, and a complex emotion surged in his heart.

She bit her lower lip tightly, tears flashing in her eyes, and those tears seemed to carry countless grievances, disappointments and unwillingness.

She stood there quietly, as if she was trapped in a whirlpool of emotions and couldn't get out.

After a moment, she wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, her eyes flashing with determination, which revealed an indomitable will.

She became more determined to avenge her father, no matter how difficult the road ahead might be.

After Xu Wuyou handed the thousand-year-old snow ginseng to Imperial Physician Chen, he quickly boiled it into a decoction and gave it to Qin Yixian.

Half an hour later, Qin Yixian slowly woke up, and everyone in the mansion breathed a sigh of relief.

Everyone can live now and no one has to be buried with the dead.

Qin Yixian sat in front of the couch with a weak face. Yan Cheng handed him a glass of water. After he took a sip, he suddenly remembered something and asked, "Have you found out who poisoned me?"

"It's the Second Aunt."

Yan Cheng hesitated for a moment, and then said: "In addition, I also gave contraceptive medicine to the third and fourth concubines."

When Qin Yixian heard this, he became furious and threw the bowl in his hand away.

A crisp "pop" sound echoed in the room, as if expressing Qin Yixian's anger at the moment.

Yan Cheng's eyes were full of concern, and he soothed her, "Master, please don't be angry. Your body has not recovered yet, and the imperial physician has advised you to rest."

With a gloomy face, he asked sternly, "Where is that bitch now?"

Yan Cheng bowed his head slightly and answered respectfully: "Second Aunt and the maid Chuntao both committed suicide out of fear of crime."

Qin Yixian snorted coldly, his face full of disdain and anger: "She got it for free."

Qin Yixian has always been very concerned about his reputation and knows that family disgrace should not be made public.

He decisively ordered: "Announce to the public that Second Aunt died of illness."

"Yes"

Qin Yixian narrowed his eyes slightly and asked solemnly, "Has Prince Jing'an made any moves recently?"

Yan Cheng lowered his head slightly, lost in thought, and replied after a moment: "Prince Jing'an has been staying in Changliu Villa most of the time except for going out a few times recently. There is indeed nothing special. However, I heard from the secret line that they lost Prince Jing'an once when they were following him. This is quite strange."

"Lost?"

Qin Yixian was slightly startled, his eyes were deep and solemn, as if he was thinking about the hidden meaning behind Prince Jing'an's going out these times.

"Prince Jing'an must have noticed that someone was following him, so he tried to get rid of our people."

He thought for a moment and said, "Prince Jing'an is very smart and sharp. Tell the people below not to keep an eye on him for the next few days, so as not to alert the enemy and cause Prince Jing'an to be alert, which could lead to other incidents."

He was still worried and lowered his head in deep thought, as if he was planning something.

After a moment, he stared at her and said, "Go and tell His Majesty quickly to have him issue an order to seal off the city in five days to prevent any disturbances and to prevent reinforcements from King Jing'an."

"Yes"

As for why Qin Yixian had to wait five days before closing the city gates, it was because a few days ago, he secretly gave Leng Yue a task. In order to ensure that the plan was foolproof, he asked her to return to Wujimen and lead the disciples to provide support. The city gates could only be closed after they entered the capital.

"According to the timetable, Leng Yue and the others will be here soon. You should quickly go to the black market and find a larger residence to accommodate them. This matter must be handled properly without any mistakes."

The black market is a mixed bag, so even if there are extra people, it won't arouse suspicion. It is most appropriate to settle the Wuji Sect disciples there.

Yan Cheng said respectfully: "Master, this is very thoughtful. I will do it right away."

After saying that, Yan Cheng turned around and was about to leave.

Qin Yixian quickly stopped him and said, "You don't have to do this yourself, lest outsiders know about our relationship with Wuji Sect. Just find a reliable person who has nothing to do with the Xiangfu to do it."

Yan Cheng nodded slightly and responded, "I understand, and I will make careful arrangements."

Yan Cheng thought of something important and suddenly said, "The master was rescued this time, thanks to His Majesty for offering the thousand-year-old snow ginseng."

Qin Yixian's expression softened slightly, and a hint of relief flashed in his eyes, "This child is really thoughtful."

After Qin Yixian made some calculations in his mind, he said in a deep voice: "Go and tell His Majesty to come to Prime Minister Qin's residence at noon tomorrow. I have something to show him."

After Yan Cheng responded, he withdrew and began to arrange the tasks Qin Yixian had assigned to him.

After receiving Qin Yixian's message, Xu Wuchen in the palace replied that he would keep the appointment on time.

Night falls.

A candle was lit in a remote house, and the light was dim.

A person sat quietly on a chair. In the dim light, Feng Nanyiyi's face was vaguely visible.

The half mask on his face flickered in the dim light.

His figure seemed somewhat lonely in the dim light, yet he also had an indescribable calmness.

He looked out the window, wondering what he was thinking.

The cold wind was howling outside the window, and the sound was like the howling of a wild beast, filled with a creepy atmosphere of fear.

A black shadow flashed quietly like a ghost. The man in black was wrapped in a black robe and wore a black mask on his face, revealing only a pair of sharp eyes.

His steps were light and agile as he moved through the alleys and quickly moved towards his destination.

Finally, the man in black stopped in front of a secluded courtyard.

He looked around vigilantly, and after making sure that no one noticed, he gently pushed the door open and walked in.

In the room, Feng Nanyiyi had been waiting for a long time.

The man in black nodded slightly and lowered his voice and said, "What instructions do you have for today's invitation?"

Feng Nanyi said, "I need you to mediate the relationship between Qin Yixian and Xu Wuchen, and help me get rid of him at the coronation ceremony in ten days. You should follow my instructions and act accordingly."

The man in black said in a deep voice: "Okay"

Feng Nanyi kindly reminded him, "Qin Yixian is suspicious by nature, so be careful with everything."

Feng Nanyi thought for a moment and said solemnly: "If you encounter an emergency, you should focus on protecting yourself."

"Understood. If there is no other instruction, I will withdraw."

Feng Nanyiyi nodded and responded.

After receiving the response, the man in black moved, and his figure blended into the darkness again, as if he had never appeared.