sjar Chapter 480 Give it a try
Chapter 480 Give it a try
Shen Yuming smiled bitterly, not understanding why fate had to play such a trick on him.
The seventh prince successfully ascended the throne in his previous life, but his fate in this life was very bumpy, as if testing his determination.
It seemed that everything was already predetermined, and no matter how hard he tried, he could not change the trajectory of his fate.
Shen Yuming felt as if his chest was on fire, and the pain gradually intensified. Baili Yan saw that he didn't react much, and was full of doubts. Normally, people who heard this kind of news would be terrified.
"Aren't you surprised?" Baili Yan asked.
Shen Yuming came back to his senses, pressed his chest, and replied: "I expected this."
Baili Yan smiled bitterly, realizing that he had not kept his secret as he had imagined, and that many people knew his secret. However, he felt relieved when he thought that Shen Yuming was his man.
"What are your plans?" Baili Yan asked.
Shen Yuming was silent for a moment, clenching his fists tighter in his sleeves. The pain in his chest seemed to warn him that he had taken the wrong path and would repeat the same mistake if he continued.
But he has no way to retreat, so he might as well give it a try and make his own way.
Shen Yuming raised his head, looked at Baili Yan firmly, and said, "Whatever your Highness thinks, I think the same way."
Baili Yan smiled coldly.
"What if I want to seize the throne?"
For non-royal family members, such an idea is undoubtedly outrageous.
But Shen Yuming's eyes became more determined. Rather than being afraid of the Seventh Prince's rebellion, he was more worried that the Seventh Prince would lose his fighting spirit.
His goal is to help the Seventh Prince ascend the throne. As long as the Seventh Prince has this ambition, it will be exactly what he wants!
Shen Yuming looked directly at Baili Yan: "I have said that no matter what happens, I will always support Your Highness! Even if it means becoming a rebel, I will not hesitate."
At this moment, Baili Yan's anxiety finally subsided. Shen Yuming's words gave him great courage.
The two people's eyes met, and they understood each other. Although their goals were different, their directions were the same.
Shen Yuming clenched his fists. Since he chose the Seventh Prince, this path was destined. No matter what, he had to make sure that the Seventh Prince could become the emperor.
After a moment, Baili Yan burst into laughter.
"Okay, well said! Shen Yuming, you are worthy of being the person I trust the most. As long as you help me ascend the throne, I will definitely not treat you unfairly!"
After listening to Baili Yan's words, Shen Yuming felt a lot less pressure in his heart. Now they are closely united, and every step they take will be like walking on thin ice. If they are not careful, they will be doomed.
"Thank you, Your Highness." He said respectfully.
After receiving Shen Yuming's promise of support, Baili Yan felt relieved and a slight smile appeared on his face. But soon, he frowned again and fell into deep thought.
"There is one more thing that I need your help with."
"Please speak, Your Highness. I will do my best to help you." Shen Yuming responded firmly.
"The palace will conduct blood sampling tomorrow." When Baili Yan said this, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.
"Blood drawing?" Shen Yuming was extremely surprised. This had never happened in his memory in his previous life.
"Obviously you know nothing about this. If I really have to draw blood, my identity will be exposed, and then both of us will die." Baili Yan's voice was filled with helplessness and anxiety.
Shen Yuming understood the danger of blood drawing, and this seemed to be intentionally targeting the Seventh Prince.
He asked in confusion: "Why did this arrangement come about suddenly?"
"I cannot go against my father's order, but if I refuse to draw blood, it will only arouse more suspicion." Baili Yan's expression was heavy.
"I suspect this is due to the information Ye Ziru revealed to someone. If no one suggested it, the palace would not have conducted blood collection for no reason."
Shen Yuming's face became solemn. He had been thinking about the secret that Ye Ziru revealed and who she told the secret to, but he still had no clue.
"Ye Ziru had no close friends during her lifetime, and it was difficult for her to contact other people after entering the palace. I really can't guess to whom she leaked the news."
Hearing this, Baili Yan seemed a little disappointed. If even Shen Yuming couldn't guess it, then he would have no way of knowing it.
"You don't have to blame yourself too much. As long as you continue to investigate, you will definitely find the answer."
"Your Highness, regarding tomorrow's blood collection, I have two suggestions." Shen Yuming's words made Baili Yan's eyes light up.
"Tell me quickly, what's your suggestion?" Baili Yan asked anxiously.
"First, Your Highness can choose not to participate in blood collection." Shen Yuming said calmly.
"No!" Baili Yan rejected it immediately.
"If I don't go, it will only make people more suspicious."
"Of course, Your Highness must participate. But..." Shen Yuming paused.
"And a second suggestion."
"What suggestions? Tell me quickly!" Baili Yan urged, looking forward to it.
"We can use other people's blood instead." Baili Yan was surprised by Shen Yuming's suggestion.
"Use other people's blood? This..." Baili Yan found it hard to accept for a while, but facing the current dilemma, this might be a solution.
Shen Yuming chuckled and said, "Of course, use the blood of other princes and princesses."
Baili Yan understood immediately, clapped his hands, and said happily: "Yes! As long as I use other people's blood, I can prove that I have royal blood, and others will not doubt it!"
"That's a brilliant idea of yours!" He exclaimed in admiration, wondering why he had never thought of it before.
However, after a while, Baili Yan's smile gradually disappeared and his brows were furrowed.
"But whose blood should we use? It's not easy to get the blood of other princes and princesses. Besides, the palace will start collecting blood tomorrow, and doing so will easily arouse suspicion."
Baili Yue hadn't slept all night and looked extremely tired.
Seeing her brother coming back, she was both happy and worried, wondering what the changes her brother had mentioned were. Was he really going to rebel?
She was restless and so weak that she almost collapsed. The palace maids and nurses around her were very worried about her.
"Princess, it's time for you to have breakfast." The nanny reminded softly.
Baili Yue shook her head: "This princess has no appetite, please remove all these."
"But..." Nanny was embarrassed.
"But the emperor ordered me to watch the princess eat. If the princess doesn't eat, I will be punished."
Baili Yue looked up at the nanny who had followed him for many years. He couldn't bear to see her suffer, so he nodded slightly.
Seeing this, the nanny smiled and quickly ordered, "Bring all the dishes up! I have specially asked the kitchen to prepare your favorite food, Ruyi porridge, cloud cake, crystal winter melon dumplings, and pearl jade soup."
The table was filled with all kinds of delicious dishes, but Baili Yue had no interest in them. Even her favorite dishes did not arouse her appetite at the moment.
"Princess, please have a taste." The nanny handed over the spoon.
Baili Yue reluctantly drank two mouthfuls of porridge, ate a few bites of pastry, and then put down his cutlery.
The nanny was very worried. If this continued, the princess's health would collapse. "Princess, if these don't suit your taste, you can replace them all with new ones. Is that okay with you?"