After closing the door, Lin Yilan turned around and faced the clean and elegant room. She liked it very much. Although every item in the room was a priceless treasure, they were not vulgar or eye-catching. The entire room gave off a refreshing and comfortable feeling. It seemed that this iceberg did not like luxurious things. They had reached a consensus on this point.
The room was very big. Lin Yilan entered the main hall. Two ancient landscape paintings by great masters were hung on the wall. In between them were four elegant and handsome words that were arrogant: Xuan Ya Qing Yuan.
On the right was a very large desk, and beside it was an exquisite wooden bookshelf. On the left was a large and refreshing screen, which seemed to be the inner hall. Although she couldn't see the part behind the screen, from what Lin Yilan could see, this bedroom was already a huge waste.
"Get out." An indifferent voice rang out, but it was suppressing something that Lin Yilan wanted to hear.
"Your Highness, are you feeling very uncomfortable?"
However, just as he finished speaking, a black shadow flashed in front of him and a sword was already on his neck. It was bone-chilling cold. The sword wielder did not control his strength at all, and the blade had already cut through Lin Yilan's skin.
"How did you know?"
Another sword…
It would be a lie to say that she was not afraid, but she had no way out.
"You can tell at a glance. His highness went to my place last night. Perhaps he was already unwell then?”After all, he had studied medicine for so long, and he still couldn't tell that her name wasn't Lin Yilan anymore.
"Who sent you?" The man obviously did not believe her words. Because the Emperor and His Highness had deliberately concealed it, very few people knew about His Highness's illness. After all, in this palace where people's hearts were unpredictable and there were constant struggles, it was not a good thing to expose one's shortcomings. The imperial physician had been treating her for so long, but there was no improvement. How could this woman, who did not know anything about medicine, be able to tell at a glance?
Under the pressure of the blade, a faint red color appeared on her fair skin. Then, it gradually deepened. After that, bright red blood seeped out and spread along the cold blade.
Lin Yilan bit her lower lip and tried her best to restrain herself from trembling. This sharp sword could cut her windpipe at any moment. She could not die like this! It was not easy for her to come to ancient times and find another life she wanted. She, who had a longing and expectation for life, could no longer treat life and death as lightly as before.
The determination to survive stimulated Lin Yilan's potential. She never knew that she would be so bold one day.
"What kind of talent does Gu Yin have? Firstly, he doesn't know martial arts. Secondly, he doesn't have the appearance of a fairy. He can't do anything. Who would want to order Gu Yin to sneak into the Imperial Residence?”His tone was unusually calm. Only Lin Yilan knew that her legs were weak. Since she would reveal her flaws if she forced herself to hold on, she might as well kneel down in the inner hall. Anyway, she was already in ancient times. When in Rome, do as the locals do. Although she valued equality, she did not care about these superficial things.
"Your Highness, aren't you curious about where Gu Yin came from? Did His Highness really think that Gu Yin was just trying to attract His Highness 'attention? If that was the case, why would Gu Yin risk his life? He knew that he would be killed as an assassin after being captured, but he still risked his life to see her? If it was just to please his highness, then it was not worth it. If I lost my life, how would his highness remember me, who had no feelings for me? Since I am not favored by His Highness, the Imperial Residence has no place to stand, and the slightest mistake will offend someone and bring disaster upon myself. Even if I suddenly disappear one day, no one will remember me. How can I easily give up my life just because of something with almost zero success rate? Gu Yin did not think that he was such a reckless person!”Lin Yilan didn't know that she had a gift for giving speeches. She felt that she was almost convinced by herself. Although she was working so hard for her dream, she had to change her words in front of this iceberg. Otherwise, no one would believe her.
"You put it nicely, but who knows what you're up to?”The man next to her was stunned. He did not expect that this seemingly vicious and stupid beauty would say such logical words, rationally analyze the current situation, and clearly see her own situation. Was this really just that stupid woman who wanted to climb the throne of the princess consort but had terrible methods? But soon, a murderous look appeared in his eyes. What if this woman had been pretending to be crazy all this time? With such shrewdness and such a shrewd mind, this woman was most likely sent by King Ti Feng…these were troubled times, and King Ti Feng's ambition to seize power was becoming more and more obvious. His Royal Highness was a talent for governing the country and was deeply loved by the people of the world. Furthermore, he had helped the Crown Prince avert danger time and time again, and had long become a thorn in King Ti Feng's side. However, he had been seen through by his Royal Highness many times. It wasn't impossible for King Tifeng's Imperial Residence to have arranged for spies.
Thinking of this, the man tightened his grip on his sword. No one was allowed to stay!
However, just as the sword light shook, Huangfu Yifeng's cold and pleasant voice came from the inner hall.""Yun, stop."
After pausing for a moment, Ying Yun snorted at Lin Yilan before unwillingly putting his sword back into its sheath. He then respectfully walked to Huangfu Yifeng, who was walking out of the inner hall. In Ying Yun's heart, Huangfu Yifeng was like a god. Whatever he said about Ying Yun seemed to be absolutely correct. Since Master wanted to keep this suspicious woman, there must be a reason.
When Huangfu Yifeng walked out of the inner hall and saw the person kneeling on the ground, a trace of surprise flashed across his eyes. However, he quickly hid it and slowly walked to the table to sit down.
Huangfu Yifeng was indeed frightened by Lin Yilan's appearance. This was the first time he had looked at Gu Yin in the eye. However, because that shameless woman had tried to fool him, Huangfu Yifeng still had a certain impression of her. He had always had the impression that she was a vulgar woman with heavy makeup and a pungent smell. Now, she had appeared in front of him in such a sorry state. She had long weeds on her back, and her face was black as if she had been smoked by soot. There was a red and swollen patch on her forehead, and the coagulated blood on her forehead was extremely dazzling. There seemed to be many bruises on his body and face, and his plain clothes that were no longer exaggerated and ostentatious were torn in many places, faintly revealing traces of blood. Did she fall all the way here? How did he get injured like this? Her hands were tightly hugging an ordinary teapot, and her eyes were still wet from the shock. Huangfu Yifeng's already uncomfortable chest seemed to tighten as he looked at the pair of big, wet eyes. Although they were deeply hidden, they still revealed helplessness.
Not knowing that he had almost lost his life just now, Lin Yilan was also sizing up Huangfu Yifeng as Huangfu Yifeng was sizing up Lin Yilan. Although the man in front of her was a little pale, his handsome facial features, deep and charming black eyes, and sexy and cold thin lips had a faint smile. It was bewitching and abnormally cold. Her beautiful black hair was tied up with a simple but expensive jade crown, and her belt was gently floating. Her entire person emitted a powerful aura, but she was elegant and noble, as if she could see through everything, making people not dare to look directly at her. Lin Yilan's heart suddenly beat faster when she met his dark eyes that seemed to be able to see through her. She quickly lowered her head. This man was too dangerous.
"Are you here to show this king our so-called 'child'?”The corners of Huangfu Yifeng's lips curled up into a faint smile as he looked at Lin Yilan who was on the ground without a hint of a smile in his eyes. How could a woman whom he had never even looked at have his own child? How could she say such words? The noise outside just now made him even more upset. He was just about to drink a cup of tea to calm his emotions when he suddenly heard the words that made him spit tea. He had never thought that anyone could tell such a lie so naturally.
Huangfu Yifeng had always ignored people he didn't care about. However, he already felt a little disgusted with Gu Yin. That was why he didn't care that she was sent here by his Royal Sister and told Wang Yu to tell this woman to pack her things and leave the palace. He didn't expect her to be so thick-skinned. She actually came here and even appeared in front of him. Could it be that she really wanted to be thrown out of the Imperial Residence by the guards?
However, Gu Yin's words had piqued his interest, which was why he had called Ying Yun back. Those words had already made him suspect if Gu Yin had deliberately pretended to be so stupid in the past.
When Lin Yilan heard this, she almost couldn't breathe. She had the urge to bite her own tongue. She tried her best to comfort herself that she had pulled her vocal cords and that it was a conditioned reflex of the spinal cord. She tried her best to smile innocently, but the other two people's eyes turned into silly smiles.
"Hehehehe, your highness must be joking. We know very well whether there are children or not. Your highness is a smart person. Gu Yin only wanted to see your highness, so in a moment of impatience, he casually lied.”
Her words made Huangfu Yifeng even more suspicious of whether this woman was Gu Yin herself. Gu Yin was a brainless and vulgar woman. It was possible for her to lie, but after being exposed, she would never admit it so generously. Instead, she would ridiculously argue that " His Highness forgot about it after drinking."
"It's hard to see wangye. If Gu Yin didn't say so, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to see wangye. But Gu Yin really has an urgent matter.”Gu Yin earnestly met Huangfu Yifeng's cold gaze. He secretly cheered himself on. He could not tremble or retreat. He had to think about his dreams! She had already used a respectful tone. Perhaps it sounded a little disrespectful to Huangfu Yifeng's ears, but she had already tried very hard.
"Oh? Was that so? What made you risk your life to see this king?”The smile on Huangfu Yifeng's lips grew wider and wider, but at the same time, Lin Yilan could feel the temperature around her getting lower and lower.
"Then Gu Yin will cut the crap. Gu Yin wants to discuss conditions with His Highness!”Ignoring the obvious surprise and sarcasm in the eyes of the guard beside Huangfu Yifeng whose nerves were bigger than copper wire, Lin Yilan fearlessly looked at Huangfu Yifeng, who was smiling even more terrifyingly. Although Lin Yilan felt uncomfortable with his probing and disdainful gaze, she could not avoid it.
"Talk about conditions?" With his hands supporting his chin and his attention diverted, his chest did not feel so uncomfortable anymore. Huangfu Yifeng was calm and collected. He swept a glance at Lin Yilan and his gaze fell on the teapot that she had been hugging tightly in her arms." This is your bargaining chip?”
"Yes." Lin Yilan nodded her head without feeling inferior. She continued hugging the teapot tightly." Your Highness, you can put aside Gu Yin's condition for the time being until Your Highness drinks it and thinks it has such value. Then, Gu Yin will tell Your Highness the condition. Is that worth it?”
"Drink it? Do you think his highness will drink this tea that you've probably poisoned?”Ying Yun, who had been holding back his words, finally spoke. This woman actually dared to harm his highness so brazenly! He wished he could kill her with a single strike!
"Please don't question it in such a tone. You're insulting me!”After understanding that without Huangfu Yifeng's orders, this guard would not dare to do anything to her, Lin Yilan was no longer afraid. Moreover, this person was now doubting the medicine that she had personally brewed for the first time after going through so many hardships. Her face instantly turned red with anger, and her tone could not help but harden.
Huangfu Yifeng found it interesting when he saw the girl glaring at his guard with a reddened face, as if she was going to defend the dignity of the teapot to the death. He smiled sincerely. Although this Gu Yin seemed to be especially smart today, he was also very cute.
Noticing Huangfu Yifeng's scrutinizing gaze, Lin Yilan turned her head around again. Unable to control her emotions, she forgot to address Huangfu Yifeng respectfully and said angrily,""Don't look at me like that! Whether you believe me or not is entirely up to you!"
"How dare you! How dare you speak to wangye like this!" This was the first time someone dared to speak to his highness in such a manner. Ying Yun, who had always regarded Huangfu Yifeng as his idol, stepped forward and wanted to pick Lin Yilan up and give her a good beating.
"Yun, don't talk too much!" After calling Ying Yun, who was gritting his teeth in anger, back to his side, Huangfu Yifeng looked at Lin Yilan meaningfully. This girl, who had always aimed to climb up to the throne of the princess consort, actually dared to speak to him like this?
Realizing that she had lost her composure, Lin Yilan took a few deep breaths and suppressed the anger of being suspected. After all, she was the one who needed help, so she couldn't be willful anymore! After calming herself down, Lin Yilan said,""I'm sorry, Gu Yin was too agitated. Your Highness, Gu Yin is just a beautiful girl in the Imperial Residence. She was not instructed by anyone and would never dare to harm Your Highness. This teapot was not filled with poison. If the prince was worried, he could find someone to test the poison. Of course, Gu Yin could also test the poison for the prince.”
"Is that so? I don't care if the pot is poisonous or not. What I mean is, what makes you think that a pot of tea is enough to negotiate with me?”
"No, Your Highness, this isn't tea. Gu Yinshi just couldn't find a suitable container for it, so he used a teapot instead.”
"Not tea? What's that?" Huangfu Yifeng raised his eyebrows and became interested. What else could he put into the teapot?
"It's medicine."
"Medicine? You really want to use medicine…"
"Yun!" Ying Yun's indignant words instantly disappeared. Under Huangfu Yifeng's warning gaze, Ying Yun could only shut his mouth and glare fiercely at Lin Yilan, hinting for her to quickly disappear.
"It's not poison!" What was that idiot guard's brain made of? Lin Yilan had the urge to pounce on him and bite him to death." It's medicine to treat His Highness's illness!”
As soon as Lin Yilan finished speaking, the room was so quiet that even the sound of breathing could be heard.
What was going on?
Lin Yilan shrank back in fear. The two people in front of her suddenly looked at her with terrifying eyes. The air around her seemed to freeze.
"What…what's wrong?" She spoke uneasily. If the two of them continued to remain silent like this, Lin Yilan felt that she would be scared to death, especially by Huangfu Yifeng's gaze.
"How did you know?" Everyone was very secretive. Other than Wang Yu and his personal guards, even the servants who had worked in the residence for many years did not know about his illness. The imperial doctors sent by the palace secretly checked for a long time before confirming his illness. After treating him for a few years, there was no improvement. How did this woman know about his illness after only a month in the residence? Huangfu Yifeng's pitch-black eyes suddenly deepened, making it impossible to see through his thoughts.
"If I say that I saw it myself, would your highness believe me?”Lin Yilan couldn't read Huangfu Yifeng's thoughts, but that pair of dangerous black eyes never left her. She couldn't help but look away." Since Your Highness doesn't believe me, what else do you need me to explain?"”She didn't know what kind of humble address a woman should use, so she could only use " I " instead.
Ying Yun stood up with a dissatisfied look. Lin Yilan rubbed her slightly numb knees and limped over to the table. She placed the teapot on the table and said,""Because it took a long time, it might have already cooled down. But I've been holding it in my arms, so it should still be a little warm. His Highness had better drink it as soon as possible, because if this medicine was heated up again, the effect might not be so good.”
When she raised her head and saw that Huangfu Yifeng didn't have any special reaction, Lin Yilan opened the door and left. It was probably going to fall all the way back…
"Wangye, are you going to let her go just like that?”He looked at his highness in disbelief, but he saw that his highness was looking thoughtfully at the teapot that the woman had left behind. No one knew what he was thinking.
"Damn, do you really think that wangye will drink it?”Ying Yun muttered disdainfully in the direction Lin Yilan had left. He walked over, intending to throw the teapot away, but was unexpectedly stopped by Huangfu Yifeng.
"Yun, pour me a cup."
"Your Highness! Do you want some?" Ying Yun immediately jumped up. He did not understand what was wrong with his highness today. He actually had no qualms about drinking the medicine that a suspicious woman had sent over! He would never allow anything to happen to His Highness! "No! Your Highness! Absolutely not!" With that, he let go of the teapot.
However, the expected sound of porcelain shattering did not ring out. Ying Yun watched in disbelief as Huangfu Yifeng sucked the teapot away with his internal energy. Then, he took a cup and poured himself a cup.
"Your Highness! You can't drink it!" Ying Yun instantly leaped to Huangfu Yifeng's side. Ignoring the etiquette of master and servant, he pressed down on Huangfu Yifeng's hand and knelt down with a thud." Your Highness, you can hit me or scold me, but you can't drink this medicine!" Even the imperial physician couldn't cure your illness, so how could that suspicious little girl possibly concoct a good prescription! Your Highness, I know that you have been tortured by this illness for more than ten years. I can understand your desire to recover, but you can't gamble with your life!”
Looking at the serious and nervous face of his childhood friend, Huangfu Yifeng rubbed his forehead and said,""Yun, don't be so nervous. If I knew it was poisonous, how would I dare to drink it?”
"Your Highness, you mean there's no poison here?”Ying Yun looked at Huangfu Yifeng suspiciously. He had never seen Huangfu Yifeng try poison before.
Taking out the silver needles, Huangfu Yifeng purposely brought the cup closer to Ying Yun so that he could see it more clearly. After testing the poison, he handed the needle that was still pure and glowing with silver light to Ying Yun."How is it?"
"This is filled with medicine, so of course I can't test anything. Who knows if the few medicinal herbs inside will become poisonous when mixed together?”Ying Yun still didn't intend to believe it.
"Yun, does she know martial arts?"
"I won't. There's no internal energy at all." Ying Yun did not know why Huangfu Yifeng suddenly asked such an irrelevant question, but he still answered seriously.
"A woman who doesn't know martial arts, knowing that her life is in danger, but she doesn't care about it and insists on barging in just to harm me? If anything happens to me in the future, she will be the biggest suspect. Who would be so stupid?”Without outsiders, Huangfu Yifeng and Ying Yun had no relationship of superior and subordinate. He would not call himself " This King ", nor would he let Ying Yun call him " Subordinate ". Those formalities were only for the outsiders to see.
"That being said... then what made her break in here, risking her life? Could it be to treat his highness? Who would believe that!" He was a little persuaded by Huangfu Yifeng, so he loosened his grip on Huangfu Yifeng.
"I don't know, but I might find out in the future.”He smiled meaningfully. The Gu Yin today seemed to be very different from before. What was going on?
Just as she was about to drink the medicine in her hand, her hand was pressed down again. Huangfu Yifeng was a little helpless.”
"The medicine is a little cold. Shall I heat it up? I don't believe that there's any medicinal effect…"
Hearing Ying Yun's muttering, Huangfu Yifeng chuckled with a headache. He did not answer and continued to drink the medicine.
Although it was a little cold, it carried the faint warmth of a woman. Huangfu Yifeng's lips unconsciously curled up.
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