Chapter 306 My Mother Consort Is in Grave Danger

Chapter 306 My Mother Consort Is in Grave Danger

The next morning, just as Third Brother had left with his men, Nan Rui arrived in a modest carriage, without even a single guard accompanying him.

The only thing that stood out was the cage hanging outside the carriage, which contained a snow-white homing pigeon.

Arriving at the Mo family's residence, he coincidentally met Mo Jiuye who was about to leave, and the two bumped into each other.

Seeing Mo Jiuye, Nan Rui quickly jumped off the carriage and pulled him anxiously, "Can you find that expert now?"

Mo Jiuye could see how anxious Nan Rui was and asked, "What happened?"

Many things had occurred, but Nan Rui couldn't take the time to explain everything; he could only continue to plead with Mo Jiuye to find the expert who could counter the curse.

"Mo Jiuye, my mother consort is in grave danger. If we can't lift the curse soon, she won't survive."

"Excuse me," Mo Jiuye said, stepping forward to the carriage and lifting the curtain.

Inside, an emaciated old woman lay unconscious.

Mo Jiuye asked, somewhat puzzled, "Is this Empress De?"

He had seen Empress De several times when he served as Nan Qi's reading companion in the palace. Though not as beautiful as other concubines, she was still much more attractive than the average person.

Moreover, Empress De was not older than his own mother, yet she looked like an elderly woman in her seventies or eighties.

Nan Rui nodded with difficulty, "This is indeed my mother consort. It's a long story, but her condition is very poor. Please contact the expert immediately. If we can't lift the curse, my mother consort will die."

Mo Jiuye had many questions, but he could see that Empress De's condition was dire.

He first surveyed the surroundings, ensuring there were no unfamiliar presences, then moved aside to let Nan Rui drive the carriage into the courtyard.

Recently, the rabbits in the backyard had been giving birth, so most of the family members were helping there after breakfast, leaving the front yard mostly empty.

Mo Jiuye instructed Nan Rui to carry Empress De into a side room.

"My humble abode is rather simple, Prince Rui, please don't mind it."

For the Mo family, who had grown accustomed to simplicity, this environment was fine, but for Prince Rui and Empress De, used to luxury, it was indeed too modest. Mo Jiuye felt it necessary to remind him.

"No problem, I have also learned to appreciate simplicity."

Mo Jiuye could see that Empress De's condition was very poor and didn't dwell on Nan Rui's words.

"Prince Rui, please rest here temporarily. I'll inform the family to look after her. I'll go out now to contact the expert."

After saying this, Mo Jiuye went to his grandmother's room and briefly explained Nan Rui and Empress De's arrival and their purpose, asking her to help entertain them temporarily.

Then he quickly returned to his room and informed He Zhiran.

He Zhiran had rested well in recent days and felt no discomfort, but her family was overly protective, not letting her do anything. As a result, she spent most of her time in her room, nurturing her pregnancy.

When she heard the sound of hooves earlier, she peeked through the window and saw Nan Rui arrive.

To appear later as the expert who could counter the curse, she chose not to show herself, claiming she was resting due to her pregnancy.

Given the situation, it was reasonable not to meet guests.

"I saw Empress De through the window, and her condition doesn't look good," He Zhiran said.

"Indeed, she looks like an elderly woman despite being only in her fifties, and she's unconscious."

Without a thorough examination, He Zhiran couldn't determine the cause.

"It seems the mysterious curse counter must appear sooner."

He Zhiran thought that regardless of Nan Rui's intentions, since he had brought Empress De here, they needed to save her life.

Empress De was Nan Rui's only weakness, and as long as she lived, they could control him.

She continued, "I'll head out now and wait for you at the foot of the mountain."

Mo Jiuye knew she would disguise herself in the space.

"Alright, be careful and wait for me at the foot of the mountain. I'll deal with Nan Rui and then leave."

He Zhiran tidied up and, taking advantage of the empty courtyard, walked towards the mountain. Mo Jiuye pretended to leave and greeted Nan Rui in the side room.

By then, Old Lady Mo was already in the room talking with Nan Rui.

Hearing their conversation, which covered topics he wanted to know, Mo Jiuye decided not to leave immediately.

Since He Zhiran could rest in the space, he didn't need to rush.

"Prince Rui, you're saying Empress De faked her death to leave the palace?" Old Lady Mo asked, clearly shocked.

She had heard of faking deaths, but the drugs required were extremely rare and valuable, and she had never seen anyone use them.

Mentioning his mother's fake death, Nan Rui seemed guilty.

"My mother consort had grown tired of palace life and wanted to leave that place where people devour each other without a trace.

So I thought of using this opportunity to bring her out of the palace to lift the curse and make her disappear permanently. The Great Shun Palace will no longer have Empress De."

Old Lady Mo, seeing Nan Rui's worried face, couldn't help but ask, "So you chose to have Empress De fake her death to leave the palace?"

Nan Rui nodded, "Yes, I wanted to fulfill my mother's wish while she's alive.

Though the Northwest region is impoverished, I am still a prince and have some wealth. So I believe that as long as we have money, my mother can live anywhere."

Moreover, I do not wish to return to the treacherous Imperial City. With me by her side, I believe my mother’s remaining years will be peaceful."

Pausing for a moment, Nan Rui continued, "However, I did not expect that the person who placed the curse on my mother had not activated the poison insects within her for a long time. I thought that during the month-long journey to the Northwest after my mother's feigned death, there would be no mishaps.

For some reason, whether it was because that person received some information or otherwise, about ten days ago on the road, my mother suddenly felt excruciating pain throughout her body and even fell into a coma several times.

I suspect that person somehow learned that I had taken my mother out of the capital and activated the poison insects to force me to return to Imperial City.

I wavered, unable to bear seeing my mother suffer so much, but she insisted, saying that even if she were to die, she did not want to return to that place.

With no other choice, I hurried day and night, finally reaching Xiling Village. Now, my mother has been in a coma for more than two days.”

Hearing this, Mo Jiuye understood the situation. As for the details of how Empress De feigned her death and left the palace, he did not intend to ask further.

“Prince Rui must be exhausted from the journey. Please stay here with Empress De temporarily. I will go out now to find the expert who can lift the curse.”