Hearing this, Liu Xiangnan nodded slightly. Yes, if the death was not announced, the people in Wannian City would not be so panicked.
Chen Xiaobei continued, "Starting tomorrow, I will lead people to search for famous doctors everywhere, exposing my whereabouts. I believe that with my identity as the Emperor's son-in-law, the other party will definitely be interested. When they find my whereabouts, they might also make a move against me."
Before Chen Xiaobei could finish, Liu Xiangnan had already shaken his head, "No, no, using yourself as bait is too dangerous. I can't let anything happen to you, or I'll be letting Ru Mei down!"
Chen Xiaobei smiled slightly, "Father-in-law, you don't need to worry. I've already thought of a plan. We'll use that mansion the Emperor bestowed upon me!"
"As long as the killer enters that mansion, we'll make sure they never return."
Hearing this, Liu Kai pondered for a moment and nodded slightly.
"I understand what you mean, but you must leave there at night and not sleep there."
Chen Xiaobei cupped his fists again, "Father-in-law, please rest assured. These petty thieves want to kill me, but they're still not skilled enough."
"Father-in-law, I need you to mobilize two hundred Imperial Guards for me to ambush in that mansion."
Liu Xiangnan nodded, "I will dispatch them to you tonight."
Chen Xiaobei returned to the mansion bestowed upon him by the Emperor, and soon the men dispatched by Liu Xiangnan arrived.
Under the cover of night, Chen Xiaobei arranged the men and told them one thing: they should rest well now and be ready to catch the turtle in the jar tomorrow night.
Early the next morning, Chen Xiaobei, in a very high-profile manner, led several people, with attendants all around, out of his mansion. He even put on a crimson robe with great ceremony.
The crimson robe was particularly eye-catching. Chen Xiaobei rode his horse around the capital, entering pharmacies to ask if they could detoxify.
Soon, news spread throughout Wannian City that the Emperor's son-in-law was searching from house to house for medicine, clearly trying to detoxify Crown Prince Xiao Jingyun.
But soon, another rumor emerged: Liu Xiangnan's eldest son, Liu Yuanwen, had also been poisoned, and Chen Xiaobei was trying to find medicine for both of them with one stone.
However, no matter what, Chen Xiaobei's name was now widely known. By noon, Duobang had heard the news.
Upon hearing that there was news of Chen Xiaobei, Duobang was both surprised and delighted. After waiting for many days, Chen Xiaobei had finally appeared. Thinking that he was desperately searching for an antidote, Duobang secretly rejoiced. This meant that Liu Yuanwen must have been poisoned.
This was because after Crown Prince Xiao Jingyun was assassinated a few days ago, Chen Xiaobei had not shown himself.
Therefore, Chen Xiaobei's appearance now must be because he was anxious for Liu Yuanwen.
Duobang found a pharmacy, and opposite the pharmacy was a teahouse. Duobang sat there drinking tea. After a short while, he heard people on the street exclaim, "Look, isn't that our Emperor's son-in-law, Chen Xiaobei?"
Duobang quickly put down his teacup and followed the crowd that had gathered to watch.
At this time, Chen Xiaobei had changed into a dark purple robe.
The crimson color was too conspicuous. He had paraded around in the morning to let people recognize him. Now, he appeared a little more low-key, more befitting his identity.
"Quick, look, he's entered Hongrentang. He must be looking for medicine again."
"Yes, this Prince Consort Chen is quite diligent. He was out all morning, and now he's out again in the afternoon."
The crowd was chattering, and Duobang heard it all. Soon, he watched Chen Xiaobei come out, mount his horse, and ride away. Duobang quietly followed him.
Chen Xiaobei was not sure if he was being followed. He could only follow his own rhythm, riding around outside for an hour or two before returning to his mansion to rest for a while, drink some water, and then go out again.
The purpose of doing this was that if Duobang was following him, he could find his residence without much delay.
As expected, Duobang followed the crowd watching the excitement and watched Chen Xiaobei enter the mansion before he left contentedly.
Now that he had found Chen Xiaobei's residence, it was time to consider tonight's actions.
Meanwhile, at Crown Prince Xiao Jingyun's mansion, the atmosphere had become somber. Xiao Jingyun was dead.
This had just happened.
Crown Prince Xiao Jingyun had been poisoned and was barely clinging to life. However, after noon, his breath had stopped. After waiting for a while longer, his body had completely gone cold.
The news was sent to the palace, and Xiao An was grief-stricken.
He had only one prince. If he died, to whom would he pass on the throne? He had no successor.
Xiao An sat in his study for a full two hours. It wasn't until dusk that he finally moved slightly.
Seeing him move, Xiao Shunzi, who was guarding him, dared to step forward and bow to him, saying, "Your Majesty, please restrain your grief. Your health is paramount."
Hearing Xiao Shunzi's words, Xiao An slightly raised his hand, "Prepare the carriage to the Crown Prince's palace. I want to see Jingyun."
Xiao Shunzi quickly went to make arrangements. Bai Han, who was guarding the door, also felt a mix of emotions.
Although Xiao Jingyun was the Crown Prince, Bai Han was not much older than him. Emotionally, the two were more like brothers. Moreover, Crown Prince Xiao Jingyun was kind and treated Bai Han and the others very well, never treating them like servants.
Such a humble, polite, and talented Crown Prince dying like this was something no one could bear.
Xiao An, riding in his imperial carriage, soon arrived at the Crown Prince's mansion. Standing at the door of Xiao Jingyun's bedroom, Xiao An pondered for a long time before finally stepping inside.
At this time, Xiao Jingyun's birth mother, Empress Li, had also arrived, along with several concubines and Xiao Jingyun's two consorts, all weeping uncontrollably.
Seeing Xiao An arrive, Empress Dowager Li rushed to Xiao An, hugged his leg, and wailed.
After a moment of silence, Xiao An gently patted Li Shi's shoulder, "Alright, don't cry anymore. All of you, leave. Let me stay with Jingyun for a while!"
Empress Li led everyone out, and even Xiao Shunzi retreated to the doorway. The room was quiet enough to be suffocating; dropping a needle would have made a huge sound.
Xiao An raised his hand and gently tucked in Xiao Jingyun's blanket, as if Xiao Jingyun were merely asleep. He slowly spoke, "Jingyun, I know you're unwilling in your heart, you feel wronged, but this is fate. We were too careless to think of this!"
"Ever since we wiped out the Black Wolf Guard of that 'Da Tu' country, we thought the situation was stable, but we forgot that Da Tu country had many more people to send besides the Black Wolf Guard."
"Your departure has hollowed me out. I am old. To whom will I pass on the throne? Who will continue our Xiao family's century-old foundation?"
As he spoke, tears began to fall from Xiao An's eyes.
He wept and rambled for a full half hour before Xiao An finally stopped.
"Alright, I won't speak anymore. You can have some peace. In the future, I want to talk to you, but you won't be able to hear me."
Xiao An stood up and walked out of Crown Prince Xiao Jingyun's bedroom.