A few days later, Murong Li Chen arrived in the capital and went straight to the Cold King's Manor.
This day, Jun Mo Han got up early to attend the morning court. Leng Ruo Li, dressed in a fitted martial arts uniform, was practicing martial arts and combat techniques in the courtyard.
Xing Er suddenly ran over quickly and reported to Leng Ruo Li, "Your Highness, the Third Prince of Beichen Kingdom has arrived at the Cold King's Manor. The butler asked me to inform you."
"Alright, I understand. Please tell the butler that I will go over after I change my clothes," Leng Ruo Li said seriously.
"Yes, Your Highness. Then Xing Er will take her leave!" Xing Er said respectfully, then turned and walked out of the courtyard.
After Xing Er left, Leng Ruo Li put away her long sword and walked into the room, pondering as she went.
It had only been ten days since Jun Mo Han sent a letter to Beichen Kingdom, and she hadn't expected Murong Li Chen to rush to the capital so quickly. It seemed he really cared about his younger brother.
After returning to her room, Leng Ruo Li quickly slipped into her personal space to bathe. She took a quick shower and changed into a light blue, wide-sleeved, waist-cinching smoke-like silk dress. She then called Ling Er to help her style her hair into a beautiful Lingyun bun. She looked fresh and dignified.
After Leng Ruo Li tidied her clothes, she walked out of the room and hurried to the main living room of the Cold King's Manor.
At this moment, Murong Li Chen, who was sitting in the main living room, was filled with anxiety. He hadn't drunk the tea that the butler had served him. It wasn't until Leng Ruo Li stepped into the living room that he was stunned by her radiant presence.
He couldn't help but envy his senior brother. His consort was not only a woman of unparalleled beauty but also a goddess doctor with both wisdom and courage. She could grace any hall and was also a capable homemaker; his senior sister-in-law possessed all these virtues.
"Senior Sister-in-law, you're finally here. In which courtyard is the Ninth Prince residing? Hurry and take me to see him," Murong Li Chen said directly as soon as he saw Leng Ruo Li.
"Please sit down first and listen to me explain Murong Zi Yi's current condition," Leng Ruo Li said sternly.
Seeing Leng Ruo Li's serious expression, Murong Li Chen quietly sat down as she had instructed.
"Murong Zi Yi has been afflicted with the Puppet Gu. His Gu worm has now slowly entered his heart through his blood. His condition is extremely critical, and he urgently needs surgery. Otherwise, he will only become someone else's puppet and do their bidding," Leng Ruo Li briefly explained Murong Zi Yi's situation.
"Senior Sister-in-law, are you going to perform surgery on Zi Yi's chest to remove the Gu worm?" Murong Li Chen asked after a moment of thought.
"Yes, the Puppet Gu on your brother has reached his heart. If I cannot find the blood of the person who placed the Gu to lure the worm out, I will have to resort to surgery to remove it. What do you say? How about I give you a day to think about it and then make a decision?" Leng Ruo Li said with a sigh of helplessness.
After hearing Leng Ruo Li's words, Murong Li Chen hesitated for a few seconds and immediately replied, "Senior Sister-in-law, I don't need to think. As long as Zi Yi is not afraid, you can proceed with the surgery. I believe in your medical skills."
"Zi Yi has already agreed to the surgery, but I was afraid you might object, which is why I sought your opinion," Leng Ruo Li said with a gentle smile.
"If that's the case, Senior Sister-in-law, can I go and see Zi Yi now?" Murong Li Chen asked.
"You may. He is currently staying in the courtyard you usually reside in. I'll accompany you to see him," Leng Ruo Li said softly.
Immediately, she and Murong Li Chen hurried to Murong Zi Yi's courtyard.
At that time, Lei Yan, who had just recovered from her injuries, was also practicing martial arts in her own courtyard. Her previous injury had truly affected her bones and muscles. Although her physical injuries had recovered by about seventy to eighty percent, her martial power had decreased significantly. How could she protect the Ninth Prince in the future?
The more Lei Yan thought about it, the more troubled she became. She didn't even notice Leng Ruo Li and Murong Li Chen approaching.
"Lei Yan, stop blaming yourself. If the Ninth Prince had not had your protection over the years, he would have likely been dead long ago," Murong Li Chen suddenly said from behind Lei Yan.
Hearing the familiar and long-lost voice, Lei Yan stopped her sword practice and quickly turned around.
Lei Yan was surprised to see the Third Prince Murong Li Chen. She thought she had misread. She raised her hand to rub her eyes, then opened them wide to look at Murong Li Chen. Confirming that she wasn't mistaken, she happily walked towards Murong Li Chen and Leng Ruo Li.
"Lei Yan pays her respects to the Cold Princess and the Third Prince!" Lei Yan said respectfully, cupping her fists.
"Get up! Where is Zi Yi?" Leng Ruo Li asked indifferently.
"Oh, the Ninth Prince is inside playing with the building blocks that the Princess gave him. He's having a lot of fun. I'll take you to see him now." Upon seeing the Third Prince, Lei Yan's previously dejected mood vanished completely.
"Let's go and see him."
When the three of them arrived at Murong Zi Yi's room, they saw Murong Zi Yi engrossed in playing with building blocks.
The three of them tiptoed behind Murong Zi Yi and looked at the various strange patterns he had built. All three couldn't help but want to laugh.
"Zi Yi, Zi Yi..." Murong Li Chen suddenly called out Murong Zi Yi's name.
Hearing Murong Li Chen's voice, Murong Zi Yi froze. Then, he immediately dropped the building blocks in his hands, slowly turned his body, and looked at the people standing behind him.
When he saw Murong Li Chen's figure, he quickly ran to him and hugged him tightly.
"Sob sob sob... Third Royal Brother, Zi Yi finally sees you, sob sob sob... Zi Yi will never be naughty again," Murong Zi Yi cried out.
Seeing his own younger brother, Murong Li Chen's eyes also turned red. He gently stroked Zi Yi's small head.
"Don't worry, Zi Yi. From now on, Third Royal Brother will not let you suffer anymore," Murong Li Chen promised.
Thus, Murong Zi Yi hugged Murong Li Chen and cried for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before he stopped.
Later, Leng Ruo Li asked someone to summon Chu Ming Xuan to Murong Zi Yi's courtyard.
Afterward, Leng Ruo Li and Chu Ming Xuan explained Murong Zi Yi's current physical condition to Murong Li Chen.
After listening to Leng Ruo Li and Chu Ming Xuan, Murong Li Chen broke out in a cold sweat. He immediately lifted Murong Zi Yi's sleeve and saw that there was indeed a fine red line on his hand that extended all the way up his arm.
Furthermore, he heard Leng Ruo Li and Chu Ming Xuan say that the color of the red line on Zi Yi's hand today was even darker than when they had checked it a few days ago, which meant that the Puppet Gu in Zi Yi's body had grown again.
"Senior Sister-in-law, please perform the surgery on Zi Yi tomorrow," Murong Li Chen said with a furrowed brow.
"Alright!" Leng Ruo Li nodded with a serious expression.
Leng Ruo Li knew better that the sooner the Puppet Gu in Murong Zi Yi's body was removed, the better. Moreover, after ten days of recuperation, Zi Yi's complexion had already improved significantly.