"Calm down sister, we do not have that much time." Prince Oji immediately shushed his sister. Usually he would try to comfort her, but they needed to keep this meeting secret and there was no way they would achieve that if they dallied too long. Not to mention that Grand Master Xi was not known for his patience!
For all they knew if they kept delaying telling Grand Master Xi the mission, he might simply turn his back on them.
Ki Gongzhu also understood and quickly bowed to those present and left the little cabin. She would be more useful elsewhere.
From the moment Grand Master Xi had entered the little cabin and spotted the man who had once been his young student he had not moved his eyes away from the immobile person.
Ai Li Sha noticed his look.
"Oji, what happened to your father?" Ai Li Sha was not one for caring about titles, so she simply referred to Prince Oji by name.
The Prince breathed in an got ready to concisely tell them what happened.
"Two months prior, Royal Father decided it was time for me to marry. Thus, he and Empress Dowager chose a candidate for me. They chose the daughter of general Sokil, with the intent of taking control of the navy. Unfortunately, second brother, son of consort Su is also vying for the crown and it would be detrimental for their plans if I were to marry and solidify my power by way of the navy. They had planned to poison me with some food that sister prepared. Unfortunately, father visited me on that day and since he has always enjoyed her snacks he was poisoned in my stead. I have searched for the cure for the poison for these last two months but have not been able to acquire it. For now, I have successfully convinced the court officials that royal father is away on an undercover journey to observe his subjects but already the court officials, especially those who support Consort Su, are already raising doubts. Finding myself in this predicament I called you to ask for the favor long ago bestowed to my Royal Father." Prince Oji finally wound down with his story and looked over at his father with a clear pained look on his face.
If it had not been for him offering those sweets to his father, his father would be healthy. But his regret was far less compared to Ki Gongzhu who had actually made the sweets. The activity she enjoyed most was tainted by Consort Su's evil plans, causing harm to their beloved father.
Ai Li Sha's mouth had long before slackened. What a complicated family.
She felt so sorry for this pair of siblings. They seemed to truly love their father and seemed to blame themselves for his current state.
It surprised her that there was a family in such shambles. This prince had just admitted to a situation involving cold blooded attempted murder, conspiracy, poisoning, and framing... Then again this was a powerful family, such situations were to be expected.
After all, wasn't it just the same with her family? She had two loving parents and then suddenly it was just her.
"Point." Grand Master Xi was not too surprised. There was very little he had not encountered before. What he needed to know was what exactly this young prince wanted from him.
Prince Oji immediately understood what Grand Master Xi wanted and he very politely said his next words.
"Grand Master Xi, I also called you to implore you to use your many connections to aid me in searching for the cure to the poison afflicting my father. I was told by a trusted physician that the only way to cure this poison is by using a Rodeilo Fruit concoction."
Prince Oji had tried every means to acquire the fruit, but it was simply impossible for him. However, for Grandmaster Xi it should be a cinch.
"Hmm." Grand master Xi looked at Ai Li Sha and held up 1 finger.
One week. He was telling her he would need one week to acquire the fruit.
Ai Li Sha understood and turned around toward the door ready to leave.
Grand Master Xi caught up to her and turned her around. He then pointed at the immobile Emperor.
"Master please don't tell me you want me to stay and guard this guy! I am not a bodyguard." Ai Li Sha said before thinking it through.
Grand Master Xi's expression turned dark for a single moment causing Ai Li Sha to stand straighter. Then tightening her lips, she nodded.
Fine, for one week she would take care of this Emperor.
Grand Master Xi left, and Ai Li Sha stayed behind.
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Princess Consort Ai Li Sha
Fiction HistoriqueAi Li Sha was once known as Clarissa. In one life her family was murdered, in the second she was once again without a family; however, this time there is a difference because she is not alone. An overly doting brother, a besotted man who chases behi...
