I heard that at the most critical moment, someone saved his life, but at the cost of losing both his legs and becoming disabled.
The ending is exactly the same as in the original novel.
"Unfortunately, Xuan Ziwen hasn't successfully developed the technology to Sealed Milk Bottle yet, so he can't leave completely, but he can leave temporarily."
In contrast to Toji's calm, the others reacted with great commotion upon hearing the news.
For example, the Jing Hongchen.
"What? You mean His Highness the Crown Prince has been assassinated?!"
Jing Hongchen stared intently at Lin Jiayi, who had come to give an urgent report, his expression changing drastically.
Among the most capable crown princes, the eldest brother Xu Tianran, is undoubtedly the most capable.
If he were assassinated, wouldn't that be...?
coup!
"Yes, yes, His Highness the Crown Prince was assassinated. The good news is that His Highness was saved and is alive, though seriously injured."
Lin Jiayi stammered.
"The bad news is... His Highness the Crown Prince has become disabled in both legs, which will likely seriously affect his position as Crown Prince."
"Master, you seem to intend to rely on His Highness the Crown Prince. Wouldn't that...?"
Jing Hongchen raised her hand to stop him from saying anything more, her expression darkening.
In an instant, the air in the entire office seemed to freeze. Fine beads of sweat appeared on Lin Jiayi's forehead, but he dared not raise his hand to wipe them away.
"Where is His Highness the Crown Prince now?" Jing Hongchen suddenly asked, his voice low and terrifying.
"He's been... he's already been sent back to the palace, where a healing-type Soul Master is doing everything in his power to treat him." Lin Jiayi swallowed hard and added again, "But according to the Imperial Medical Bureau, His Highness's meridians in both legs are completely shattered, and even the best healing-type Soul Master are powerless to help..."
Jing Hongchen suddenly raised her hand, and the Soul Guidance Lamp on the table shattered, with flying glass shards leaving a bloody mark on Lin Jiayi's face.
"Prepare the carriage," Jing Hongchen suddenly said. "I must go see His Highness the Crown Prince in person."
"No matter what, we have to go and see."
"It just so happens that I also need to return to His Highness the Crown Prince's side."
Toji pushed open the door and entered, a slight smile on his lips.
"His Highness the Crown Prince has been assassinated. It's a pity I wasn't there to protect him properly."
"You're quite composed." Jing Hongchen didn't scold Toji for intruding and eavesdropping on their conversation.
"Let's go take a look together."
Deep within the palace, the Crown Prince's bedchamber was filled with a faint scent of medicine and the stench of blood.
The heavy velvet curtains were half-drawn, filtering the midday sunlight into a dark amber hue that spilled onto the bed covered in black brocade.
Ju Zi lay there quietly, her face as pale as paper, and the bandage wrapped around her chest was still faintly oozing blood.
Xu Tianran sat in a wheelchair, his pale, slender fingers gently brushing aside the stray hairs on Ju Zi's forehead.
The girl's face, still unconscious, appeared exceptionally fragile in the candlelight, making Xu Tianran's gaze grow even more gentle.
thump--
A gentle knock was heard on the palace door.
"Your Highness, Hall Master Hongchen of the Illustrious Virtue Hall and Toji request an audience."
Xu Tianran's fingers paused slightly, then he said, "Please let them in."
The wheelchair silently turned in a different direction, and when the palace door was pushed open by a servant, Jing Hongchen was stunned by what she saw.
In the flickering candlelight, the once spirited Crown Prince was confined to a wheelchair, his knees covered with a velvet blanket embroidered with Sun Moon emblems.
"Master," Xu Tianran smiled gently, "I'm so glad you could come to see me at this time."
Jing Hongchen's gaze lingered on Ju Zi's pale face for a moment, then he bowed respectfully.
"Upon hearing of His Highness's assassination attempt, I rushed here immediately, but I never expected... I had heard about His Highness's disability, but witnessing it with my own eyes is still incredibly difficult..."
"She took the fatal blow for me." Xu Tianran suddenly interrupted, his fingers tracing Ju Zi's pretty face. "Originally, I really would have died in that assassination attempt, but this girl saved my life."
His tone was extremely calm, not at all like someone who had been assassinated; his voice was like a honey-soaked knife, utterly harmless.
Anyone could tell that Xu Tianran was truly enraged, especially after almost losing his life, which made him want to execute his brother immediately.
Jing Hongchen naturally understood Xu Tianran's implied meaning.
For a moment, the words I wanted to say were swallowed back down.
Ultimately, Jing Hongchen decided to wait and see what Xu Tianran would do next.
If the other party handles this matter well, even if they become disabled but their ambition remains undiminished and they continue to support Illustrious Virtue Hall, Jing Hongchen will be happy to stand by Xu Tianran's side.
Xu Tianran turned his head and looked at Jing Hongchen:
"Master, I'd like to ask you for a Tianran."
"Your Highness, please speak. I am willing to lend a hand in any way I can."
"Once this girl wakes up, let her attend the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy," Xu Tianran said, gazing at the Ju Zi- faced girl with a hint of heartache.
"This time, I owe her too much."
"The request is simple: once she wakes up, she can come to the academy to study immediately," Jing Hongchen nodded.
"Thank you, Master. I have some personal matters to attend to, so I won't see you off." Xu Tianran, sitting in his wheelchair, bowed to Jing Hongchen.
"I am Tianran disabled and unable to perform the proper etiquette. Please forgive any shortcomings on my part, Master."
"How could that be? Your Highness's ability to maintain your composure and rationality is already far superior to others." Seeing that Xu Tianran was about to handle this matter, Jing Hongchen immediately said, "Then I won't disturb you any longer. I'll go back and prepare the enrollment procedures and files."
"Thank you for your understanding, Master. I will Tianran remember this kindness."
Jing Hongchen nodded slightly, then turned and left.
Before leaving, Jing Hongchen gave Toji, who was standing still, a deep look, and quickly understood what was going on.
"Looks like there's going to be a good show soon."
Jing Hongchen murmured softly, having already departed completely.
Seeing that Jing Hongchen had already left, Xu Tianran then looked at Toji:
I'm so glad you could come see me.
"Is he one of the Third Prince's men?" Toji raised an eyebrow. Xu Tianran was now a eunuch...
It's truly tragic that he has lost the abilities a man should have.
However, this is what he wanted.
"Sigh, although you did tell me to be careful of my brother's assassination attempt, it's clear you should have the full details."
Xu Tianran looked up at Toji expressionlessly, a dangerous glint in his eyes.
"But why didn't you tell me the complete information?"
"So, you're blaming me?" Toji's eyes narrowed, and the smile on his lips vanished abruptly.
As soon as he finished speaking, the air in the entire bedchamber seemed to freeze.
A palpable, violent killing intent erupted from Toji's body, filling the entire room instantly like a viscous blood mist.
Xu Tianran's pupils suddenly contracted. He seemed to see himself standing in a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, with countless broken heads under his feet. Thick blood soaked his wheelchair, and the cold aura of death choked his throat!
"Hmm..."
Xu Tianran's face turned deathly pale instantly, and he gripped the wheelchair armrests tightly with both hands, his knuckles turning blue from the force.
His throat felt like it was being choked by an invisible ghostly hand, and he couldn't utter a single sound.