Chapter 15 He's Still Alive

Everyone was bewildered, glancing at the unconscious You Sisi before exiting the room one after another.

Soon, Old You strode in and entered the room.

"Qiankun."

Old You calmly surveyed the room, his gaze finally settling on Grandmaster Qiankun.

"Old You!"

Grandmaster Qiankun immediately bowed respectfully, performing the etiquette of a disciple to his master.

"No need to be so formal, we are no longer in that kind of relationship. Tell me, what's going on with the Wu Xiang person?" (Wu Xiang: formless)

"... Just as the name suggests, she has become a Wu Xiang person! Just like the seven princes!"

"How could this be?"

Old You frowned. "Why would Sisi become the eighth competitor?"

"I don't know. The hexagrams are chaotic, like a great wind sweeping through. I'm also caught in the game, completely unable to see the chessboard."

Old You's torch-like gaze stared intently at Qiankun, and he said, word by word, "... The You family will never betray the royal family!"

"Old You... Master, there's no point in telling me this. Although I have methods to temporarily conceal it for a while, given enough time, His Majesty and the seven princes will eventually notice the abnormality. By then, you won't be able to defend yourself, and the You family's legacy will be destroyed!"

Old You frowned deeply, pacing back and forth for a long while before suddenly stopping and coldly saying, "The marriage will be moved forward. I will arrange for Sisi to marry as soon as possible. With the two families united, at most the Seventh Prince's power will become two Wu Xiang people. The You family can also show their intentions, with no desire to contend for supremacy."

"But, I heard that Sisi..."

"Her opinion is unimportant. Just focus on curing her. Alive, she is the Seventh Prince's person; dead, she is the Seventh Prince's ghost!"

"... Yes."

As the two were talking, a knock suddenly sounded at the door.

Old You was about to scold them when he heard the person outside say loudly, "Master, the First Prince has arrived in person, requesting to see you by name!"

Old You and Grandmaster Qiankun's hearts skipped a beat, and they exchanged a glance.

With a frown, Old You told Grandmaster Qiankun to stay here and treat You Sisi, while he went out to meet the First Prince.

"What is Qing Qianyang doing here at this time... Sisi's matter shouldn't be exposed yet."

With these thoughts, Old You met the First Prince.

But strangely, the First Prince simply exchanged pleasantries before leaving with a gift, taking his leave.

However, the mysterious smile on his lips as he left made Old You frown slightly.

"Qing Qianyang... truly worthy of being the one among the seven princes closest to becoming a sage, such keen insight. But this is my territory; he wouldn't dare to act rashly."

Old You vaguely guessed that the First Prince had sensed something, but that was all it was.

The next day, the First Prince went to the city gate as usual to set up his stall.

On the third day, the marriage between the Seventh Prince and You Sisi was suddenly brought forward, scheduled for the near future, causing a stir throughout the city.

It was also on this day that You Sisi, who had been unconscious for several days, slowly opened her eyes.

Listening to the maid's report of recent events, You Sisi was dazed, her whole being seemed to be in a trance, like a walking corpse, without any feeling.

He's dead... He's really dead...

Killed by Grandpa!

You Sisi buried her head in the pillow, weeping silently, her body trembling slightly.

"Miss, you have really angered Master this time. Master said that he will marry you to the Seventh Prince's family in three days to complete the marriage! Even the arrangements have been simplified as much as possible, and the invitations have already been sent out!"

With a *铮* sound, You Sisi suddenly stood up, drew the sword beside the bed, placed it against her neck, and said angrily with tears in her eyes, "Then let him marry Little Qi with my head!"

As she spoke, You Sisi made a gesture to slit her throat, scaring the maid into screaming.

But just as You Sisi was about to lower the sword, a voice suddenly rang out from outside the door.

"Don't even mention cutting off your head, even if you only have a heart left, I will bring you back to life and have you marry the Seventh Prince!"

You Sisi's movements froze instantly, trembling with anger.

"How can he do this! How can he do this!!"

You Sisi was desperate, and with a *dang*, the long sword fell to the ground.

If Grandpa could bring her back to life once, he could bring her back to life a second time. What was the point of her repeated deaths?

The feeling of her heart made You Sisi lose all hope. She felt numb, without feeling, with only an empty shell left.

But two days later, a person's visit brought new vitality to her lifeless eyes.

That person was called Qing Qianyang, the current First Prince of Qing Kingdom!

"I won't see anyone, no one." You Sisi shook her head numbly. After fasting for two days, her face was haggard, without her former radiance.

"Miss, the First Prince asked me to pass on a message, he said that after hearing it, you will definitely see him."

"... What message?"

"The owner of the handkerchief is still alive."

Handkerchief?

... Handkerchief... The owner of the handkerchief?!

*Buzz!*

Like a bolt of lightning striking her whole body, You Sisi's body shook.

As if the black-and-white world suddenly had color, You Sisi's eyes shone, her thoughts gradually returning to clarity. She grabbed the maid's hand, so nervous that her breathing became rapid, and she asked tremblingly, "He, did Qing Qianyang really say that? Where is he? I want to see Qing Qianyang!"

"M-Miss, you're hurting me..."

"Where is Qing Qianyang!"

"He's, he's waiting for you in the pavilion in the outer courtyard..."

With a *swoosh*, You Sisi left her boudoir for the first time in days, rushing to the pavilion in the courtyard, where she indeed saw Qing Qianyang.

As if sensing something, the First Prince turned his head to look at the newcomer, smiling calmly, and waving hello. "Long time no see, I didn't realize Sisi had grown so graceful..."

Before the First Prince could finish speaking, with a *slap*, his hand was tightly gripped by You Sisi, gradually increasing the force.

With an unchanged smile, the First Prince smiled and said, "What does Sisi mean by this?"

"Where is he?"

"Why is Sisi in such a hurry..."

"Where is he!!"

In a frenzied, out-of-control roar, spraying the First Prince's face with saliva, the First Prince realized that You Sisi truly had no patience to listen to his nonsense.

"This morning, a giant ship crossing the Cold River arrived at the capital's wharf. The person you are looking for is on the ship, but..."

You Sisi's pupils shrank, her whole body trembling with excitement. She turned to leave, but was grabbed by the First Prince's wrist, as if by an iron cuff, holding You Sisi in place, unable to break free.

As You Sisi turned her head angrily, the First Prince smiled and said, "But, you still have a marriage contract with my Seventh Brother, so we can make a deal."

"What do you mean?"

As if a fish had taken the bait, the First Prince grinned.

...

The Imperial Palace.

The court officials quietly waited in the main hall.

Above the hall, the current Emperor lazily sat on the throne, overlooking the crowd, and slowly opened his mouth.

"Wen Yebai has arrived in the capital? Issue my decree, ordering him to enter the palace immediately for an audience."

"Yes!"

An official left to carry out the order.

At this moment, a young man in white, accompanied by a beautiful young woman, just stepped in, crossing paths with that person and entering the main hall!