Their moods were somber, tinged with a mix of panic and apprehension. Yet amidst the panic, a subtle undercurrent of anticipation lingered.
Since dispatching Daoist Shang Zhen to the palace, Honored Princess Mei and the Fourth Prince refrained from any private communication with him, abstaining from seeking his assistance.
However, Daoist Shang Zhen remained steadfastly aligned with their cause.
Honored Princess Mei understood his temperament all too well. Any attempt to contact him privately, even if innocuous, would risk undermining Daoist Shang Zhen's credibility with the Emperor, a risk they couldn't afford to take.
When Daoist Shang Zhen examined Emperor Xuan's pulse, he shook his head gravely at Honored Princess Mei.
The Emperor hovered on the brink of death. This time, without divine intervention, his survival seemed improbable, unlike the previous two instances.
Perhaps, the Emperor might never awaken again.
