Chapter 602 Companion(1)_1
Under Xiao Ruiyuan’s consolation, Mo Yan temporarily set aside the worries in his heart and followed him down the mountain with five beasts to the Phoenix Mountain Palace.
The events that transpired in Savage Beast Forest had already reached Emperor Huian’s ears through a guard who arrived first at the palace, and soon after, the news spread throughout the entire encampment.
The noble ministers were anxiously waiting in the grand hall of the palace, for among those who were attacked by savage beasts in the forest were their sons. The atmosphere inside the hall was heavy and oppressive, with Emperor Huian sitting on the Dragon Throne, his face so sullen it seemed as though water might drip from it.
The attending Imperial Physicians waited tremulously in front of the hall, trying to minimize their presence as much as possible, fearing that one misstep could irritate His Majesty and cost them their lives needlessly.
Due to a shortage of hands, Doctor Gui, who was originally assigned to attend to Chu Heng’s health, was also summoned. He absent-mindedly stared out the door; those unaware of his disposition might think he was concerned about King Heng and others attacked by the pack of beasts, but in truth, he did not care about the life or death of anyone aside from Xiao Ruiyuan.
Yan Junyu was also there, gripping the Jade Bone Fan tightly, his expression solemn, far from his usual carefree demeanor. He worried not only about Xiao Ruiyuan but also about Mo Yan, who had suddenly burst into the encampment to rescue others.
Before long, the guards quickly carried in King Heng and the others into the main hall. At the command of Emperor Huian, the Imperial Physicians hurriedly took their medicine boxes and skillfully approached, first attending to King Heng, Prince Qi, and other distinguished princes and young masters from prominent families.