SBCEJM -Chapter 108 The Crown Prince Coughs Blood and Falls Unconscious — This Damn Gu Worm Is Basically a Jealous Single Dog That Can’t Stand Seeing People in Love?

Xiao Juechen’s expression darkened instantly.

“What did you say?!”

The words were squeezed out through clenched teeth, heavy with suppressed fury.

“How could the Crown Prince cough blood?!”

Wang Dehai knelt on the floor, his voice trembling violently.

“Replying to Your Majesty! The imperial physicians say His Highness’s pulse is in chaos — a sign the gu poison is acting up again! I’m afraid… afraid…”

He didn’t dare say the rest.

The officials who had just been immersed in shocking gossip were abruptly dragged back to reality.

Something had happened to the Crown Prince!

Feng Zexuan had just closed the livestream image from the cliff valley when she looked up and met the emperor’s murderous expression.

【System, why does the emperor look so terrifying? What happened now?】

The system immediately replied.

【Host, the Crown Prince’s gu poison has relapsed.】

【Holy crap!】

Feng Zexuan’s heart skipped a beat.

【What happened? Did the antidote from last time expire?】

【Or did that old witch Consort Shu leave behind another backup plan?】

Those thoughts instantly calmed Xiao Juechen down.

Right!

There was still the Northern Suppressing King!

If she could save the Crown Prince once, she could save him a second time!

Xiao Juechen looked toward Feng Zexuan, his gaze carrying unmistakable dependence.

The system leisurely explained:

【Host, the thing you exchanged last time was only a “High-Grade Gu Suppression Pill.” It suppresses the poison temporarily — it isn’t a permanent cure.】

【Then why did it suddenly stop working?】

The system’s voice carried a teasing tone.

【Hasn’t the Crown Prince recently fallen for that Miss Zhou Ruyan?】

【The two are mutually in love, right in the throes of budding romance.】

【Love gus are extremely sensitive. The moment it smelled the stench of romance, it woke up from hibernation and started causing trouble in protest.】

A giant question mark slowly appeared over Feng Zexuan’s head.

【…Well damn!】

【So this gu worm is basically a bitter single dog that can’t stand other people dating?!】

Everyone listening felt absurdity wash over them.

This stupid gu worm actually hated seeing people happy!

【Host, there are currently two solutions.】

【One: Spend five hundred thousand gossip points to exchange for a “Supreme Gu-Cleansing Pill.” Instant cure, permanent solution.】

【Two: Spend another one thousand gossip points to buy a “High-Grade Gu Suppression Pill,” which can keep the Crown Prince safe for three more months.】

【During those three months, if he marries and consummates things with the girl he loves, balancing yin and yang, the gu poison will naturally dissolve completely.】

Xiao Juechen roared internally.

Option one! Pick the first one!

Spend the five hundred thousand and give me peace of mind!

I want the Crown Prince completely rid of this damn thing right now!

But reason told him that based on everything he knew about Feng Zexuan, this little money-grubber…

There was a ten-thousand-percent chance she would choose the second option.

Sure enough—

【Is there even a choice here?】

Feng Zexuan’s thoughts were firm and decisive.

【If one thousand gossip points can solve it, I’d have to be insane to spend five hundred thousand!】

【That’s a difference of four hundred ninety-nine thousand points! Do you know how much good stuff I could exchange for that?!】

【Besides, the Crown Prince and Miss Zhou are mutually in love. They just need to get married and everything’s solved. So easy!】

【Not only am I saving someone, I’m also playing matchmaker. Infinite merit points for me!】

Xiao Juechen closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

“Northern Suppressing King, do you still have the pills you gave the Crown Prince last time?”

Feng Zexuan bowed slightly. With a flip of her wrist, a plain little porcelain bottle appeared in her palm.

“Replying to Your Majesty, this subject just so happens to still have one prepared.”

“Hurry! Take it to the Crown Prince.”

Xiao Juechen urged.

Wang Dehai snatched the bottle from Feng Zexuan’s hands and rushed out of the hall in panic.

The crisis was temporarily suppressed, and the atmosphere inside the Golden Throne Hall eased slightly.

Feng Zexuan immediately struck while the iron was hot and stepped forward.

“Your Majesty!”

Her voice was clear and resolute.

“This subject received secret intelligence yesterday that General Zhaowu and his son — who supposedly died for the nation — are in fact still alive!”

“They are currently trapped beneath Black Wind Cliff outside Yanmen Pass, hanging by a thread between life and death!”

“This subject respectfully requests Your Majesty’s permission to depart immediately and rescue them!”

Xiao Juechen displayed shock with perfect timing.

He abruptly rose from the dragon throne, slamming a hand onto the armrest with a loud smack.

“Is this true?!”

His voice was overflowing with joy, as though this were the first time he’d heard the news.

“General Zhaowu… is still alive?”

“Good! Good! Excellent! Heaven truly blesses Great Xia!”

The officials below instantly understood the cue and echoed in unison.

“Heaven blesses Great Xia! May Your Majesty’s fortune reach the heavens!”

“General Zhaowu is a pillar of the nation. If he can be brought back, it would be a blessing for the empire!”

Xiao Juechen looked at Feng Zexuan.

“Northern Suppressing King, receive my decree!”

“I command you to lead one thousand troops and depart immediately for Black Wind Cliff!”

“No matter the cost, you are to bring General Zhaowu and his son back safely!”

His voice carried unquestionable authority.

“Your Majesty, one man and one horse are enough for this subject.”

Feng Zexuan spoke calmly.

Xiao Juechen stared at her deeply.

He knew she had the ability.

“Approved!”

【Hehe, success!】

【Looks like I won’t need to clock in for court for quite a while. This is amazing!】

【The sky is vast enough for birds to fly, and the sea broad enough for fish to leap — hahaha!】

The system instantly began showering her with praise.

【Host is brilliant! Once we rescue them, we can take our sweet time on the way back and sightsee a little. Consider it an all-expenses-paid vacation!】

【Great idea! We’re absolutely doing that!】

The ministers: “…”

We’re all worried sick over the life and death of a national hero, and you’re already planning your tourism route?!

After court adjourned, Feng Zexuan briefly bid farewell to her father and elder brother.

Feng Huai’an and Feng Zekai headed off to handle government affairs, while she went directly to the Western City Military Command.

The prized steed granted by the emperor had long been waiting there.

It was a jet-black horse from the Western Regions, sleek and glossy without a single stray hair. Yet around its four hooves grew faint dark-red fur. Its name was “Mofeng.”

Feng Zexuan changed into a fitted black riding outfit, tying her long hair high with a matching ribbon, making her look strikingly heroic.

With a light tap of her toes, she vaulted onto the horse.

【Let’s go!】

She squeezed the horse’s flanks with her legs. Mofeng let out a long neigh, its hooves flying like the wind as it vanished in a cloud of dust.

On the official road, the wind filled her with exhilaration.

Riding atop the horse, feeling freedom after so long, Feng Zexuan felt like she could practically fly.

This feeling was incredible!

There was only her, the steed beneath her, and endless possibilities ahead.

Facing the wind, she happily began singing.

“The five-star red flag flutters in the wind, how resounding the song of victory, we sing of our beloved motherland, marching toward prosperity and strength from this day forth…”

“Baby, you are my one and only, two worlds both distorted, how could returning ever be easy…”

“It’s okay, I think I was born this way, it’s okay, I don’t need anyone telling me when to advance or retreat, it’s okay, let evil thoughts surround me…”

After singing at the top of her lungs for an hour, Feng Zexuan finally slowed the horse.

【System, honestly, once I save up enough gossip points, let’s fake our deaths and disappear.】

Thinking about the several huge chests of gold and silver in her storage space, Feng Zexuan was full of confidence.

【Once you’ve achieved financial freedom, still clocking in to work every day is basically self-torture.】

【Sounds great! Host, what are you planning to do afterward?】

The system eagerly played along.

Feng Zexuan’s imagination immediately took flight.

【Forget wandering the martial world. Fighting and killing is exhausting.】

【At most, I’ll move to a different place every year and stay in the local rich district — safe and comfortable.】

【I’ll eat the best food under heaven, see the most beautiful scenery, and sleep with— cough, admire — the finest men in the world!】

【Host, when the time comes, you can exchange for a private jet or an ultra-luxurious all-terrain RV. You could live wherever you go. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?】

Feng Zexuan was tempted and immediately opened the system panel.

【Private Jet: Twenty million gossip points.】

【Luxury All-Terrain Travel RV: Five million gossip points.】

She silently glanced at her current balance of just over two million gossip points.

“…”

For the sake of her dream future life, she absolutely had to work harder at eating gossip!

Feng Zexuan instantly felt herself filled with motivation!

Just as she and the system were fantasizing about the future, Mofeng suddenly slowed its pace and softly snorted.

【Host, gossip has arrived.】

The system’s voice brimmed with excitement.