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As soon as they entered the Second Prince's Residence, a light rain began to fall from the sky, a rare occurrence in winter for Riri.
Sang Qingxiao whispered, "It's A Si."
The strangeness of the rain was identical to the previous two times; however, this time, it was unclear where he was casting his spell.
Yong Huai took the opportunity to sense the surroundings and remarked after a while, "It's really cold. The other side's magic is quite formidable."
He glanced at the others in the residence, worried that after just a short exposure to the rain, the dark aura surrounding them had intensified several times. They could not afford to let them stay out any longer.
Sang Qingxiao allowed him to perform the Concealment Technique, which enveloped the entire Second Prince's Residence, visibly exhausting him.
"Gather them together; it will save you some effort. There's no need for such trouble," Yong Huai explained. "Under the management of the palace guards, the defenses here are just right, with everyone performing their duties without chaos. Besides, since I'm putting in more effort now, I won't need to work too hard when it comes time for rewards; it should balance out."
He sighed, "Ah, it's really unfortunate for me. I wanted to leave that day but didn't, and I witnessed the moment when the Second Prince was harmed."
"You have the Demon Catching Realm as your backing; he's just an emperor. Can he really harm you?" Yong Huai sighed again. "Miss Sang, you don't understand. My position is not easy to hold; it's like being a mediator between two parties. If I don't do well, they can easily replace me during negotiations. For now, I have no plans to move."
"It truly is a difficult position for you," he continued. "This role is quite prestigious; I fought hard to obtain it. I suppose I've gotten what I wished for," Yong Huai admitted without reservation about his selfishness, jokingly explaining further before reminding Sang Qingxiao that even within the Inner Palace, it was also raining.
Sang Qingxiao replied, "The reason the Second Prince has survived until now is due to the protection of Dragon Qi. The palace is connected to the Dragon Vein, which enhances the Dragon Qi even more. This little rain poses no significant threat."
"We both have limited energy; as long as His Majesty is fine and no one else has been afflicted by this dark aura beforehand, being rained on will only bring in some cold air—it won't take anyone's life."
At this point, Sang Qingxiao teased him again, suggesting that Lord Yong could use this opportunity to drive away the cold and establish himself further.
Knowing Sang Qingxiao was joking, Yong Huai laughed along and said, "Thanks for the reminder; I got so nervous that I completely forgot about that."
Yong Huai continued leading Sang Qingxiao through the residence until they reached the Second Prince's courtyard. Sang Qingxiao took a moment to observe; it was designed like a study hall with calligraphy and paintings displayed on various walls. The arrangement seemed intentional—though each piece was different, they harmonized well without any sense of chaos.
In the courtyard, Ling Jiudao appeared like a dying man, kneeling on the stone-paved path and unable to rise. The usually composed Guard Captain could not help but pace back and forth in distress.
The room belonging to the Second Prince was crowded with imperial physicians engaged in heated arguments. From an observer's perspective, it was easy to discern that they were subtly shifting responsibility among themselves; no one wanted to take on the Second Prince's peculiar illness.
The arrival of Yong Huai and Sang Qingxiao gave hope to the Guard Captain, who hurried over and anxiously asked, "Lord Yong, have you found a way to save him?"
Previously, Yong Huai had used this excuse to leave the Prince's Mansion; otherwise, everyone would be under strict watch by guards and unable to exit through the main gate at all.
Hearing the question, Yong Huai replied vaguely, saying that he had only just grasped a few clues. He originally intended to discuss them with Miss Sang, but she believed that the illness was constantly changing and that the path to salvation might also lie within these changes. Therefore, she insisted on overseeing the situation personally. After thinking it over, he realized she had a point and decided to accompany her.
The Guard Captain bowed and said, "Then I must trouble you both."
Yong Huai quickly waved his hand, saying, "Don't rely solely on us. We still need to find a doctor. The situation is complex and uncertain; we can only do our best."
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