diskusbooks Chapter 233 Guo Fanyu is dead
Chapter 233 Guo Fanyu is dead
The situation in the harem is now complicated, and the competition for the position of crown prince is fierce. The only ones who are capable of competing are the eldest prince and the second prince born to Concubine Rong, as well as the children of several other concubines.
To outsiders, Chu Lingfeng seems to be related to Concubine Rong's family, but Mr. Li knows the hidden truth very well.
He thought to himself that there was something fishy going on. The Guo family must be carrying out Concubine Rong's secret plan. On the surface, they were on good terms with Chu Lingfeng, but in fact, they were secretly working against the Chu family. Not only the Chu family, but many loyal ministers in the court were also deeply affected. The relationship between these loyal ministers and the prince was deteriorating, and it was probably the Guo family who was stirring up trouble.
Elder Li was determined and continued, "You deceived everyone openly, making Master Chu and his men mistakenly believe you were allies. In reality, you suppressed dissidents in secret by any means necessary. The Chu family has been loyal for generations, yet you have brought them to such a tragic end. Even those ministers who have devoted themselves to the court have been dragged into the abyss step by step by you."
Guo Fanyu was horrified when he heard this. He could never have imagined that this seemingly ordinary old man could actually see through the deepest secrets hidden in their Guo family.
Who exactly is this old man? Could it be that Chu Lingfeng also knows the inside story?
Guo Fanyu's mind was in a mess, with various thoughts flashing through his mind rapidly.
He looked at Mr. Li with eyes full of resentment, wishing he could immediately make this talkative old man shut up forever. Only in this way could the secret of their Guo family continue to be kept.
Just when everyone's attention was focused on the two of them, Mr. Li suddenly turned his back to everyone, as if he wanted to say something more confidential to Guo Fanyu.
However, at this moment, Guo Fanyu suddenly stretched out his hand and grabbed Mr. Li's neck tightly, finding strength from nowhere.
"Grandpa!" Li Xiaoyue was so frightened that her face turned pale and she rushed towards Grandpa Li without thinking.
Old Master Li was also genuinely surprised. Guo Fanyu had been tortured to the point of being on the verge of death, yet he was still able to suddenly attack and hurt others.
Fortunately, he had practiced martial arts for many years and had quick reactions. At the critical moment, he took out a silver needle from his sleeve and pierced Guo Fanyu's fatal point. Guo Fanyu's hand then slowly loosened and his body fell down with a bang.
Old Master Li touched his chest with lingering fear, and sighed in his heart that he had escaped the disaster today, but the situation in the future was likely to be even more turbulent.
Li Qiuyue's hair was disheveled, her eyes were full of fear and confusion, and she stumbled over.
Guo Fanyu's eyes were as big as copper bells, and the unwillingness in them seemed to burst out of his eye sockets. The next moment, his body fell straight back like a kite with a broken string. With a "bang", he hit the cold ground heavily, raising a cloud of dust.
"Grandpa!" Li Qiuyue shouted at the top of her lungs and ran a few steps closer. After seeing that her grandfather was unharmed, her tense body relaxed slightly and she breathed a sigh of relief, but the panic in her eyes had not completely faded away.
Chu San's face was solemn. He walked forward quickly, squatted down, and slowly stretched out his trembling fingers to Guo Fanyu's nose.
In an instant, his face turned as pale as paper: "Prince, he... is dead."
Chu Lingfeng frowned, and his eyes shot towards Mr. Li like torches. It seemed that his eyes could see through everything, making people shudder.
For a moment, the surroundings fell into deathly silence, and everyone's eyes were directed at Mr. Li like sharp arrows. There was suspicion, shock, and more importantly, deep doubt and disbelief.
Li Qiuyue's heart suddenly tightened. She looked at her grandfather in disbelief, her lips trembling slightly. She wanted to say something, but her throat was choked by the tense atmosphere.
In this suffocatingly oppressive atmosphere, Murong Ling'er stood quietly by the side, like an elegant statue. She was wearing a moon-white long dress that fluttered gently in the wind, and her expression was cold.
Every word that Mr. Li and Guo Fanyu had just said was clearly heard by her.
In fact, as early as the birthday banquet, Concubine Rong's seemingly unintentional look and pause had already made Murong Ling'er suspicious.
At that time, when Concubine Rong was offering tea to the Empress Dowager, her hand trembled slightly and the tea almost spilled. Although she quickly regained her composure, Murong Ling'er still keenly caught the hint of something unusual.
And now, the private conversation between Mr. Li and Guo Fanyu made her even more certain that the mastermind behind this was Concubine Rong.
Just when everyone's eyes were like thorns on their backs, almost seeing through Mr. Li, he straightened his back, his expression calm and composed, like a pine tree, standing firm in the wind and rain.
He raised his head slightly, looked over the crowd at the gloomy sky, and knew in his heart that from the moment he stood up, he had been drawn into the center of this unfathomable vortex.
Old Master Li slowly straightened his clothes and walked towards Chu Lingfeng with a calm expression. Every step he took was steady and firm, as if he carried an unquestionable aura.
He bowed slightly and said in a low but clear voice, "Master Chu, this matter is very complicated. I have a few heartfelt words to say, and I need to discuss them with you in detail."
Chu Lingfeng's eyes were like sharp eagle eyes, staring closely at Mr. Li's face, trying to find a flaw in his calm expression.
After a long moment, he nodded slightly, turned around, and strode towards the lobby, his clothes fluttering in the wind, with an innate majesty.
Old Master Li secretly breathed a sigh of relief and followed Chu Lingfeng steadily.
The lobby was dark and eerie, with candlelight flickering in the corners and light and shadows swaying on the walls, as if hiding countless pairs of prying eyes.
Chu Lingfeng stood still, turned slowly, crossed his arms, and looked at Mr. Li with a cold gaze: "Mr. Li, what do you have to say in this situation?"
Old Master Li gave a bitter smile, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness: "Master Chu, this is a long story, please allow me to explain it slowly..."
Mr. Li smiled bitterly: "Mr. Chu, at this point, we must work together to uncover the truth behind this thick fog."
Mr. Li calmed himself down and said, "Mr. Chu, this matter dates back to decades ago. At that time, I was just a young doctor who had just started out. I was fortunate enough to be taken in by Prime Minister Guo's mansion and became an apprentice to my master."
Chu Lingfeng crossed his arms across his chest, his eyes fixed on Mr. Li, and listened quietly without saying a word.
"Although the Guo Xiangfu wasn't a prominent family at the time, it still enjoyed some local prestige. Everyone in the mansion held my master in high esteem. After all, in those days when medical care was limited, a good doctor was the guarantee of health for the entire family."
There was a hint of nostalgia in Mr. Li's eyes, as if he was lost in deep memories.
"One year, Prime Minister Guo's wife became pregnant. It was supposed to be a joyous occasion for the family, but no one could have anticipated the difficult labor. The family was thrown into chaos, with maids and servants running around, faces filled with anxiety and fear. My master was rushed into the delivery room. That night, the sounds of crying, shouting, and cursing intertwined in the room, leaving everyone trembling with fear."
Mr. Li's voice trembled slightly, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, as if the scene of that year was still vivid in his mind.
"After a day and a night of arduous struggle, the lady finally gave birth to a baby girl. When the baby first landed, her cries were weak and she was barely breathing. Master, with his superb medical skills and tireless care, gradually brought the baby girl back to life. Minister Guo was overjoyed and rewarded Master generously. The entire mansion was immersed in the joy of the birth of a new life."