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Mo Xiao Li was discussing matters with General Mu when he suddenly heard Mur's cries, immediately stopping the conversation. Li Fusheng quickly took orders to bring Mur over, who was already crying uncontrollably. Upon seeing Mo Xiao Li, Mur knelt on the ground and sobbed, "Your Majesty, please save the Empress, she... she..."
"What happened to her?" Mo Xiao Li shouted angrily at Mur.
"The Empress suddenly collapsed from abdominal pain," Mur said quickly. As soon as he finished speaking, Mo Xiao Li used his energy and rushed forward, with Mur and Li Fusheng following closely behind.
However, when Mur arrived at Wangyue Pavilion, he only saw Mo Xiao Li anxiously searching for something. Upon seeing her, he shouted, "Where is the Empress?"
Mur stood there wide-eyed, pointing not far from Mo Xiao Li and said, "She was just there... what happened?" He then knelt before Mo Xiao Li, crying, "Your Majesty, the Empress really fainted just now; she can't be gone!"
Mo Xiao Li furrowed his brows tightly, looking at the bloodstains on the ground. Clenching his fists, he said in a deep voice, "Li Fusheng, convey my orders to seal off the Shogunate and search thoroughly; no corner should be overlooked. Yun Qing, take a team out of the palace to search; you must find the Empress before dark. Do you understand?"
"I accept the order," Zuo Yunqing said before leaving.
At this moment, General Mu stepped forward with a furrowed brow and said to Mo Xiao Li, "Your Majesty, pay attention to the scent in the air."
Mo Xiao Li remained silent at first but was suddenly shaken by this remark. Clearly, he had not expected someone to be so bold as to abduct the Empress from the General's residence.
After carefully identifying the scent, anger erupted in his eyes. It was evident that this was premeditated because there was a faint trace of a narcotic fragrance in the air. As far as he knew, this particular fragrance circulated secretly within Xuanjian City due to its unique scent. Most importantly, this kind of fragrance could render those who inhaled it powerless; in severe cases, it could even lead to death.
Clenching his fists tightly, he strode toward the front courtyard while no one noticed a small thatched cottage hidden behind the dense forest...
News of the Empress's abduction spread quickly throughout the city. Everyone knew about it. At this point, Mo Xiao Li had no time to find out who had spread the news because Mu Junqi had been missing for ten hours. Moreover, she was now severely poisoned; thinking of this made his frown deepen even further.
At that moment, Zuo Yunqing suddenly flew down from the sky and respectfully knelt before Mo Xiao Li, then said, "Your Majesty, after multiple inquiries, I can confirm that the Empress has not left the General's residence at all."
"What does this mean? Is it possible that the Empress is still in the residence at this time?"
"Replying to Your Majesty, it should be correct. I have already sent people to search the residence thoroughly, and I estimate that news will come soon."
Mo Xiao Li finally felt relieved, but at the same time, he wondered if Mu Junqi had not left the General's residence, who could be doing this to her? It seemed that the residence was not as peaceful as it appeared.
Half an hour later, Zuo Yunqing returned to Mo Xiao Li's side. Before he could speak, he hurriedly asked, "Have you found the Empress?"
"Replying to Your Majesty, the Empress has been found; however, she has been poisoned and is unconscious. She has been sent to Apricot Blossom Pavilion, and the Imperial Physician has already been summoned," Zuo Yunqing said. As soon as he finished speaking, Mo Xiao Li eagerly bypassed him and flew towards Apricot Blossom Pavilion.
Inside Apricot Blossom Pavilion
Mu Junqi lay quietly on the bed. Aunt Liu and Mur stood by her bedside with tear-streaked faces. At that moment, Mu Junqi's complexion was pale, her lips darkened, and her eyes tightly closed, devoid of life, deeply piercing Mo Xiao Li's heart.
He took several large strides to her bedside and reached out to hold her hands. The coldness of her hands made him grip them tightly, fearing that if he wasn't careful, she would leave him.
"Why hasn't the Imperial Physician arrived yet? Hurry and send someone to urge them! If anything happens to the Empress, I will not spare anyone!" Mo Xiao Li shouted at Zuo Yunqing by the door while holding Mu Junqi's hand, completely losing his usual calm demeanor.
Before long, Xia Ziqian entered with several members of the Imperial Medical Bureau. Before they could greet Mo Xiao Li, he interrupted them and urged them to treat Mu Junqi quickly.
Xia Ziqian wore a dark blue long robe and maintained his elegant demeanor. Even though Mo Xiao Li's imposing presence made everyone feel breathless, he still calmly lowered his head to examine her. After a long while, he said, "Your Highness has been afflicted by a Poisonous Curse. This is not necessarily fatal; however, she has also been poisoned. If she is not treated promptly, there may be a risk to her life."
Mo Xiao Li felt a surge of anger and worry in his chest after hearing this. He struggled to suppress the unease within him and said, "Then hurry up and treat her!"
Xia Ziqian slightly bowed and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger. The poison was concocted by the one who poisoned her, and we currently do not know which herbs were used. If even one ingredient is wrong, it could be lethal and cause the Empress to perish instantly."
Upon hearing this, everyone around was taken aback. Mur and Aunt Liu could no longer hold back their tears, while Madam and Mu Yueqing managed to force a smile.
"Then hurry up and formulate an antidote. If you cannot save the Empress, I will have all of you buried with her!" Mo Xiao Li said in a deep voice, no longer caring about anything else.
Xia Ziqian spoke again, "Your Majesty, creating the antidote requires someone to test it first to determine if it is effective. However, if it is wrong, there will be no turning back."
"That is your responsibility. I only want the Empress to live. I would not hesitate to use a living person for testing, so get on with it," Mo Xiao Li coldly replied, his tone devoid of warmth, shocking everyone present. Xia Ziqian could only accept the order helplessly.
At that moment, Mu Junqi felt as if she were trapped in a dark swamp, unable to escape. She felt powerless as she watched herself sink deeper and deeper. She could see nothing around her; even when she shouted loudly, no one appeared. Finally, she closed her eyes tightly as she helplessly watched herself continue to sink.
Just then, it seemed as if someone was approaching from afar, their scent filling the air. She struggled to open her eyes and saw the person she had been longing for. Just as he reached out his hands to save her, Mo Xiao Li suddenly appeared. He looked at them with a sinister smile and coldly said, "I want you both to be unable to live or die." After saying this, he laughed arrogantly...
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