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The imperial physician said he didn't dare to accept in fear, and was led away by a maid from the Priestess Palace.
Lan Bing'er sat on the side of the bed and couldn't help but sigh softly.
The young girl on the bed was still as beautiful and delicate as ever. However, her pale face was completely different from her wrinkled eyebrows in her sleep and her usual carefree, crafty and intelligent appearance.
Hua Ruge opened his eyes and saw Lan Bing'er's pained gaze. He blinked his eyes to hide the hidden emotions in his eyes, and then said slowly: "When did you come?"
Lan Bing'er was stunned for a moment. She had brought Hua Ruge back from the competition arena, but she did not even feel her presence.
She finally understood what the imperial physician meant by her mental state being damaged.
She sighed in her heart, but didn't mention anything. She only said, "I'm afraid that it's not safe outside, so I brought Big Sister with me to my palace."
"I never thought that one day, I would live in the Priestess Palace that is spread around by all the people in the continent." Hua Ruge said as he sat up and started sizing up the place.
Lan Bing'er supported her and said, "Big sister is laughing at me again."
Hua Ruge smiled slightly, closed his eyes, and took a look at his body. When he opened his eyes, his hand fished out a bottle of pills from the spatial space, took out a pill and placed it in his mouth.
A moment later, she opened her eyes again and said, "I have something to take care of. I won't stay for long."
"Elder sister, the imperial physician said that your injuries are not light." Lan Bing'er blocked her way: "I know you are worried about the Battle King. I have already sent someone to ask about the news and should be back very soon."
"How fast is it?" Hua Ruge asked.
Lan Bing'er thought for a while and said: "It must be faster than when big sister arrived at the temporary palace."
Hua Ruge laughed when he heard it, "Little girl, you have become smarter."
Lan Bing'er playfully blinked her eyes.
Hua Ruge seemed to have been persuaded by her into leaning on the bed, and he appeared to be relaxed and carefree, however, the heaviness in his eyes had not faded by even a bit from start to end.
If she looked at her heart now, she would find the fear hidden beneath her worry.
She was anxious, but she was also afraid of hearing any news about Tuoba Rui.
Lan Bing'er saw that her eyes were slightly closed, and silently accompanied her at her side, not saying a word.
After a while, a maid came in and reported, "Reporting to the High Priest, there is someone outside the palace who wishes to seek an audience with you."
"Who?" Lan Bing'er said in a clear voice.
"This year's competition will determine the position of Young Master Wu Hen, Fifth Prince of the Great Zheng and Princess Su." The maid said.
Lan Bing'er looked at Hua Ruge.
"If the High Priest wants to receive guests, let them come in for a cup of tea. If he doesn't want to, let them know that I'm fine. Let them go back." Hua Ruge did not open her eyes, she only wanted to be alone.
Lan Bing'er pondered for a moment, then said to the maid: "Invite him to the side hall, I will be there right away."
The maid withdrew.
The inside of the room had not been quiet for a while, when another white robed priest walked over. It was Lan Bing'er who had sent him to find out more information.
Lan Bing'er clenched his fists tightly.
Hua Ruge felt the atmosphere, he still did not open his eyes, but his body became tense.
The priest bowed to Lan Bing'er and said, "Reporting to the High Priest, Battle King is no longer in the palace arranged by the imperial court, but was brought to a courtyard house by someone from the Sacred Grounds. We wanted to go in to look for him, but were stopped by someone from the Sacred Grounds."
"So you mean you don't know anything about Battle King's condition?" Lan Bing'er frowned and asked.
The priest looked ashamed. "Your subordinate is incompetent."
"Look again." Lan Bing'er immediately replied.
"Yes." The priest obeyed and left.
Hua Ruge then opened his eyes and looked at Lan Bing'er, his expression calm as he said: "You can't stop me this time right?"
She had already got out of bed.
"Bing-Er will accompany you." Lan Bing'er naturally knew that he couldn't stop them.
"You are the High Priest, and your status is exalted. What are you running around for? I can go there myself."
Right after Young Master Wu Hen and the rest entered the side hall, on the other side, Hua Ruge had already left with the Driving Palanquin.
On top of the Driving Palanquin, Hua Ruge frowned deeply. In his heart, he only hoped that his Purple Clouds Holy Land had a powerful ability to cure Tuoba Rui, to let him be safe.
Her mind was in a mess. She had originally been thinking of a way to treat Tuoba Rui, but when she thought of this, tears unconsciously rolled down her cheeks.
She took a deep breath and waved her hand to wipe away the tears as they fell. She raised her head, her eyes filled with determination.
"Tuoba Rui, no matter what price you have to pay, I will definitely treat you. "Wait for me."
There was some distance between the residence Purple Clouds Holy Land had chosen and the Priestess Palace, so by the time he arrived, it was already evening. Hua Ruge alighted from the sedan, and was stopped by the Purple Clouds Holy Land guards at the entrance.
"Young lady, this is a private manor. The master of my house will not see guests today." The guard spoke politely.
Hua Ruge didn't want to talk much with the guard, he only asked, "Who is your master?"
"Master's name cannot be revealed. Young lady, please leave." The guard continued.
Hua Ruge's face darkened: I am only here to scout, if you were to let me in, that would be fine, but if not, I do not care what status your Purple Clouds Holy Land has, I will definitely lead troops to flatten your manor!
She was never a patient person, let alone in a situation like this.
The guards were knowledgeable, and upon hearing Hua Ruge's words, they knew that he was the strongest person. As a result, they looked at each other, and just as they were hesitating, a voice came out from inside: "Princess."
Hua Ruge looked up and realized it was Black Panther.
The black panther stepped forward and the guard bowed.
"This is the young lord's fianc?e, can you come in to visit?" Black Panther spoke in a tone that didn't contain the slightest hint of discussion.
The guard immediately nodded his head, and Black Panther welcomed Hua Ruge in through the door.
Hua Ruge did not ask who this place was, but asked, "Where is your Prince? "How is it?"
Black Leopard shook his head with an unsightly expression and then said, "Royal Consort, come with me."
Hua Ruge's heart sank, he clenched his fists and did not say anything.
The two of them entered the inner courtyard's bedroom. Black Panther stood outside the door, indicating that Tuoba Rui was inside.
From the outside, the mansion didn't look like much. The rooms inside were extremely large, and could even be described as spacious and empty. It was in no way inferior to the imperial palace.
Hua Ruge bit his lips and used his fastest speed to enter the door.
Because the room was very large, she did not see the bed at first glance. Instead, she saw the figure of a person with his back facing her.
This person was tall and dressed in brocade clothes. Upon hearing her footsteps, he turned his head and said, "You're here."
At this moment, he no longer had the playful and disrespectful look that he once had, but a few traces of sadness and solemnity could be seen on his serious face.
Hua Ruge did not care about his expression, and asked: "Where is he? I want to see him. "
Yun Jin pointed at the bed in the northwest corner.
Hua Ruge quickly walked over, and saw that his face was still as pale as ever.