Chapter 144: Prince Mie Makes a Fool of Himself

When Su Rantong had fallen into an inexplicable and sudden coma back then, his heart had been overwhelmed by grief and panic, as if his very life had been hollowed out by her unresponsiveness.

However, prior to the grand wedding that day, Grand Preceptor Xikong had sent him a tray as a wedding congratulatory gift, though at the time he had merely instructed his attendants to store it away without paying it much heed.

Yet, Grand Preceptor Xikong had also personally handed him a brocade pouch, accompanied by a single sentence: "If Prince Mie feels heartache for the one he loves, open this pouch."

Therefore, the subsequent turn of events could well be imagined.

"Prince Mie, this matter cannot be rushed." Grand Preceptor Xikong said leisurely, wearing a benevolent and appreciative expression as he gazed at Chi Mie.

His unhurried demeanor made it truly seem as though he were deliberately driving Chi Mie to distraction.

Chi Mie furrowed his brow and immediately demanded, "Then, Grand Preceptor Xikong, pray finish what you have to say."

Such deliberate procrastination was truly more than he could bear.

The woman he loved had fallen unconscious, and despite summoning miracle doctors and imperial physicians from all corners of the realm, none had found a way to revive Su Rantong. Yet this divination master, Grand Preceptor Xikong, seemed to have known everything from the very beginning, appearing thoroughly conversant with how to awaken Su Rantong and how to make Yun Zui's soul possess Su Rantong's body.

Yet the man insisted on dragging his feet and playing mysterious, selling suspense. Even with his customary composure, Chi Mie could not help feeling a slight surge of anxiety.

"Prince Mie, that soul belongs to the Prime Minister's fifth young miss. If she herself is unwilling, there is no way to forcibly seize it."

Chi Mie could not help but frown. Make Yun Zui willing?

How could that even be possible? If one lost their soul, wouldn't that mean death?

Who would willingly and gladly choose to die?

As if perceiving the thoughts running through Chi Mie's mind, Grand Preceptor Xikong immediately stated, "As for how to make someone willingly lay down their life for another, I believe Prince Mie already has an idea."

Chi Mie cast a complex gaze at Grand Preceptor Xikong, the depths of his pupils exceptionally dark.

He was willing to die for Su Rantong, but to have Yun Zui die for Su Rantong...

That seemed somewhat impossible.

"Prince Mie, I believe your charm is boundless. Why not try getting along with Yun Zui? She will gladly sacrifice herself for your happiness."

Grand Preceptor Xikong offered another reminder.

His implication was for Chi Mie to win Yun Zui over and make her infatuated with him.

And afterward, Chi Mie would reveal that the person he truly loved was Su Rantong, prompting Yun Zui to sacrifice herself to fulfill the union between him and Su Rantong...

It sounded utterly cliché.

"My time is extremely precious. If I find out that you are toying with me, you will certainly not be able to bear the consequences." With that, Chi Mie stood up and strode magnificently toward the exit.

Grand Preceptor Xikong made a motion to see him off, but Chi Mie waved him away. "There is no need to accompany me."

With those words, his figure vanished as he walked out.

Standing in place, Grand Preceptor Xikong watched Chi Mie depart, stroking his beard in satisfaction. Although in his eyes this young man was arrogant and lacked proper manners,

the man possessed power and formidable authority; might made right, and behaving thus was already remarkably restrained...

"Wretched girl, you must find happiness and not waste the painstaking efforts of my master and myself..." Grand Preceptor Xikong muttered to himself as he stood in the courtyard.

Chi Mie strode out of the Grand Preceptor's Manor and climbed into his carriage, his brows furrowed in deep thought. If he followed Grand Preceptor Xikong's advice, wouldn't that mean he had to use his own physical allure to seduce Yun Zui?!

Chi Mie could not help breaking out in goosebumps. He had genuinely never resorted to deliberately making anyone fall in love with him.

It felt rather awkward; after all, he was Chi Mie, Prince Mie! The most powerful sovereign across the continent...

Good grief!