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Chapter 618 The Assassination of Two Princes
Inside the hall, the high and mighty Emperor looked coldly at Physician Xu as the latter knelt. "He's really injured, and at a risky place at that? He nearly lost his life?"
"Yes, that's the case. I took care to examine it myself. The wound is close to his chest. If it were anywhere lower, Prince Yi might not be able to regain consciousness so easily."
Physician Xu trusted in his medical skills, so he was able to speak with certainty.
"Is there really nothing odd about Prince Yi's Manor?" the Emperor asked, frowning. It seemed that he could stop suspecting Ao Chenyi of directing the assassination himself.
"No," Physician Xu said, but added upon second thought, "But… something seems off about Princess Yi."
The Emperor didn't expect Physician Xu to bring up Princess Yi. He was momentarily stunned, but soon asked, "What's off about Princess Yi?"
"Prince Yi was unconscious when I was treating him, but I notice
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