The Fourth Princess's Gossip System

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The third prince sat in a reading room decorated with beautiful furniture, old books lined up neatly on wooden shelves. The soft light from the lantern hanging from the ceiling illuminated every page he read.

Currently the third Prince was reading a book that had just been sent by the village chief, which was basically a minion that had already been planted .But as page after page rolled, his face slowly turned into an expression of uneasiness that emanated from his sharp eyes.

In the tranquility of the reading room, his anger was at first still restrained. His face only showed a hint of dissatisfaction, perhaps referring to certain sentences that plagued his mind. He kept reading, digesting every word in the book. However, as he entered the final chapter, his sense of dissatisfaction suddenly grew into an uncontrollable rage.

The third prince squeezed the book with a strong hand, his eyes fieryly reading word by word which further smashed a bitter statement at him. When he came to the last word, he placed the book roughly on the table, his breath hunting and his chest moving up and down quickly.

Without hesitation, his gaze met the closest people standing not far from the location. His servant and his shadow guard, who were previously busy with their duties, now felt a tense aura surrounding the third Prince. His sharp gaze was piercing, hinting at the uneasiness and anger he felt.

Although he had yet to open his mouth, the aura of his anger was enough to fill the room with tension that could almost be felt by anyone who was nearby. The third prince tried to hold back his emotions, but the effort seemed to be in vain as his face grew redder, and his strong lips began to tremble.

"ahh are you sure that the character created in this book is this Prince?"he asked who still did not believe.

Although the name of the character is not called correctly , but anyone who has ever known the history of his life certainly understands if the character is himself.

But how can this writer know what he feels and what he wants to do?

How can this truth be known so thoroughly.

This anonymous author is also the closest person to him. If not how could it be that accurate.

"our prince doesn't know, but right now the residents in the capital are all thinking in that direction" said the village chief who sent the book to the third Prince.

Brakkk....

The wooden table that was beside the third Prince, was immediately flipped over and it broke like a useless piece of cloth. Though the wooden table had just been replaced when the Prince was angry the last time.

What everyone in this era feared the most was the deteriorating reputation of the third Prince who wished to become Emperor.

The story in the book was not necessarily the truth but this had already made the third Prince furious. Although not necessarily true but after reading it everyone already believes it.

"call me a healer, go find a healer who has nothing to do with the palace" he said, temporarily trying to stabilize his emotions.

He couldn't possibly believe it if he was barren. Regardless of the desire that being an Emperor could not have offspring was a huge problem for him.

"Good prince" said the village chief with clear sweat on his forehead.not waiting for long he immediately rushed to leave the place .

Now only the third Prince was worried.

Everyone around could feel how furious he was. Some of them did not attempt to utter words that eased the tension.

 All that effort seemed to be insufficient to overcome the angry outburst that felt ever closer.The third prince was like a volcano that was ready to erupt and everyone knew that the time was soon to come.

Almost an hour later, the village head came again with trembling handsHe introduced an old man standing behind him. From the clothes and equipment brought by the old man, it was clear that he was a village healer who had knowledge of traditional medicine.

"Your Highness is a sniper, allow this lowly to introduce the village healer . He was known throughout the region as someone who had extraordinary abilities in curing various diseases," said the village chief in a nervous tone, his worried gaze fixed on the third Prince's face.

The third prince only nodded seriously, not spouting any words. He looked at the old man with a keenly analyzing gaze, trying to see if this healer really had any recognized abilities.

Most importantly, this Physician was not a physician related to the empire.

"Your Majesty, this healer has healed many people in our village. He had treated a disease that was difficult for other healers to treat. We strongly believe in his ability," said the village chief in a slightly trembling voice.

The village healer, despite his old age, seemed calm and confident. He nodded respectfully to the third Prince, showing his respect for the 3rd prince.

The third prince finally raised his hand and lightly hinted for the village healer to approach. "Tabib, this prince heard about your abilities. Check the body of this prince, if indeed you have a recognized ability."

The village physician immediately approached the third Prince. The physician examined the Prince's body closely, touching and feeling every part of his body. The third prince remained seated tensely, his face still showing a serious expression.

He pressed his pulse and pondered it for a moment.Then look at the skin color, eye circles and tongue color of the third prince.He did this examination for almost half an hour and it was not finished.

The third prince, sitting tensely, looked at the healer with a gaze that reflected his expectations but also uncertainty. His face was serious and a little stiff, trying to remain calm while he waited for the results of the diagnosis from the healer.

His eyes could not escape the hands of the healer moving over his body, and every time the healer touched a certain part of his body, his face responded with a small reflex movement.

After a moment that seemed to pass slowly, the healer finally finished checking. He took a few steps back, his face pondered for a moment, and then he gave a gentle smile to the third Prince, giving a sign that everything was fine.

The third prince grimaced for a moment, the relief drawn on his face. However, along with that, curiosity still radiated from his gaze, as if he wanted to know more about what the healer had discovered.

"What is the Prince's condition?" ask her in a soft voice.

The village physician let out a small sigh, and his face revealed a regretful expression. He looked at Uncle Prince with great respect. "Prince, unfortunately the condition of the Prince's body is not in a perfect state. His body had sustained several injuries and injuries that seemed to have been deliberately done."

The third Prince's face suddenly bowed, he did not speak, but his gaze was flabbergasted at the village healer who had given such unexpected news.

So the story in the book is the truth. But he wouldn't believe it if this poison couldn't be removed.

"Are you saying that I won't be able to heal? Is there no way to restore my condition?" His voice trembled and a sense of panic and confusion permeated his mind.

The village healer nodded with a heavy heart, his eyes filled with regret. "this healer is worried so, Prince. This poison had been present in the prince's body for over ten years. The healing process is very difficult and may even be impossible to achieve. But there may be other healers who can do this, but this Physician clearly does not have that ability"

The third Prince's face turned into an expression of despair. He felt as if his world was collapsing before him. As his gaze fell on the pile of surrounding items, books, equipment, and assorted objects, his anger grew in an instant. Furious, he threw all those things in all directions, destroying the comfort of the room.

"Why? why is this so!! why??"her screams were angry.

The village healer gawked, unable to believe what had just happened. His face was pale and his gaze filled with fear as the third Prince vented his anger. He felt squeezed and cornered by a sudden burst of emotion.

Seeing the fear on the face of the healer, the third Prince felt an escape to let go of his disappointment. He clenched his hands, his chest rising rapidly due to the overflowing feeling. "There's nothing you can do? There's no way out of this?" His voice almost tore through the air and he felt like the world was as if it was revolving around him.

The village healer raised his hand weakly, as if to beg the third Prince to calm down. "this healer understands how heavy this news is to you, Prince. However, this healer was not a healer with such abilities.This healer was only trying to give an honest diagnosis based on knowledge alone."

The third prince felt his anger continue to burn within him. In deep despair and disappointment, he was no longer able to control himself. With one quick movement, he picked up an object lying on the table and threw it towards the healer.

The village healer was startled and dodged by reflex. With great fear, he immediately turned around and rushed towards the door, without looking back. The sound of his swift steps echoed through the air, implying that he wanted to escape the Third Prince's uncontrollable fury.

In the remaining silence, the room was now filled with damage and shattered objects. The third prince himself sat in the middle of it, devastated by the news he had just received, and contemplating a future that was no longer what he expected.

Outside the third Prince's room, the atmosphere of silence was gripping. Those who know this truth stand with a heavy feeling in their chests.

They did not speak to each other, but their facial expressions revealed uncertainty and confusion. A dark touch immediately crept in his all-encompassing heart creating an increasingly tense atmosphere.

" what should I do now?"said the village chief who was also in heavy shock.

He's been disguising himself as the village chief for years, if all of it was in vain, then for what this disguise was done.

It's like doing something useless.

"Like his struggle we have been in vain without us knowing" said another slowly.

The incident they experienced, just like Plpara the supporter of the third Prince in the capital.They also felt a shock from the truth revealed in the book.

The nervousness felt in their hearts, as if the foundation of their beliefs had suddenly been struck by an unexpected storm. They can no longer turn a blind eye to the fact that their future heir to the throne suffers from conditions that are unable to continue the lineage.

"What should we do now if the story in the book is the truth?"

"No way, this thing has not been clarified from the third prince's side.This may be the work of people who want to profit from this chaos"said someone who also does not believe in isz issues that are now being discussed.

" But some books that were previously handwritten by anonymous authors all contain truth. So I'm sure this time is also the truth" said another.

Some of them feel confused and do not know how to respond. Their minds hovered between hope and a bitter reality. They had once viewed the third Prince as a powerful choice to lead, but now the truth about his incompetence was approaching them all of a sudden.

Some felt betrayed, feeling that they had risked their support and hope for someone who was unable to fulfill the main task of a successor to the throne.

Some contemplated the fate of the kingdom under the leadership of a prince who could not continue the bloodline. Doubts crept in their minds, and questions about the future stability of the kingdom haunted him even more.

"Dad, we have to make a decision immediately.dad tell me what's your decision?"said someone who was going into his father's study.

this issue really hit some families who support the third Prince.they support it in terms of finances and also trust .There were more things that had already made their hands full of blood.

But now...

"Dad doesn't know, our names are already in place and the third Prince's list of supporters. If one day this book comes to the surface then our family will be finished"

"Dad must find a way so that the book does not fall into the hands of others.Dad hurry up there may be some families who think the same as us" said his son again.

What this son was thinking was indeed true.Currently the supporters of the third Prince felt trapped in a complicated dilemma. They felt they were no longer able to imagine the third Prince as a powerful and influential emperor.

While some may still want to support him, they also realize that this truth could threaten the stability and survival of the kingdom.

An emperor who was incapable of having offspring, it was tantamount to destroying his kingdom directly.

In deep silence, the third Prince's supporters pondered the choices they faced. The burden of responsibility suddenly felt heavier than before.

In their hearts, uncertainty and worry about the future of the kingdom continued to grow and the truth revealed in the book presented a deep sorrow for all of them.