The next day, when Tang San returned to the palace, he found that the atmosphere within was somewhat off.
Some of the guards stationed near Xue Ye's bedchamber had already been replaced.
Every one of the new guards was expressionless, as though awaiting some order.
Tang San could sense that these new guards were no ordinary people; they were at least Soul Kings.
A chilling, murderous aura hung in the air.
Ning Fengzhi and Yu Xiaogang also noticed something unusual.
Yu Xiaogang warned:
"Xiao San, you only proposed yesterday that you would spend more time in the palace looking after Your Majesty, and today the guards have changed. It seems this is no coincidence."
"Mm, I noticed it too. We'll know once we ask His Highness the Fourth Prince later."
Tang San believed that this was most likely the work of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.
Ning Fengzhi guessed:
"It won't be long before all the original guards are replaced. By then, every face we see will be unfamiliar."
"Mm, we have less and less time. Make the arrangements tonight. Let's meet with the Fourth Prince and Prince Xue Xing."
"Alright!"
They arrived at Xue Ye's bedchamber.
As usual, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, Fourth Prince Xue Beng, and Prince Xue Xing were all there.
After finishing Xue Ye's treatment, Tang San did not hurry to leave and remained there until nightfall.
During that time, Xue Qinghe, Prince Xue Xing, Yu Xiaogang, and the others departed one after another.
It was not until evening that Ning Fengzhi returned with Bone Douluo.
To ensure Tang San's safety, Bone Douluo had to remain by his side whenever he left the palace.
It was already late at night.
That night, Tang San and Yu Xiaogang did not plan to return to Shrek Academy and instead