Zhangsun Lingyun carried the unconscious Chu Shengyi on his back as he fled, avoiding the pursuit of countless people behind him. He kept cursing and muttering,"That damned Xuanyuan Ting, that damned evil, black-hearted woman! She actually dared to hurt Brother Sheng and even wanted to exterminate him! If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have given him Sun Tzu's Art of War. If I had known earlier, I would have poisoned that black-hearted woman to death so that Brother Sheng wouldn't be implicated. Brother Sheng, are you alright? Does it hurt? Bear with it for a while, I'll find a place to heal you immediately!”
She was so worried that she kept calling out to Chu Shengyi, but Chu Shengyi did not respond.
Zhangsun Lingyun was so anxious that he wanted to put Chu Shengyi down and take a good look at him. However, the moment she stopped, the people behind her immediately caught up with her. Countless arrows flew towards her, scaring her so much that she could only run away.
Fortunately, her mother had forced her to practice her Qing Gong when she was young. Otherwise, she would have been killed by that evil woman. How could she have survived to escape with Chu Shengyi on her back?
Humph! If he didn't take revenge, it would be Zhangsun Lingyun, and if he didn't take revenge, it would be the Vermilion Bird Maiden! If she didn't take revenge, she would write the words 'Zhangsun Lingyun' backwards! She swore that she would definitely, definitely, definitely smash 300,000 eggs on that black-hearted woman Murong Zhi's face. Even if she did not die from the stench, she would drown from the eggs!
Thinking of this, Zhangsun Lingyun ran even faster. She rushed through the trees and forests, anxious to find a place to heal Chu Shengyi. However, she was alone. She carried the heavily injured and unconscious Chu Shengyi and had to be careful of the countless pursuers behind her. Therefore, she accidentally fell into the hole, causing her to feel dizzy and dizzy.
"It hurts! Which bastard dug a hole here? Do you want to kill someone?"
She raised her head and cursed. She was surprised to see countless archers surrounding the entrance of the cave from above. She was angry and anxious. She opened her mouth and shouted,"Murong Zhi, you hag, what do you want?"”
Murong Zhi's figure appeared at the entrance of the cave." B * tch, even at this time, your b * tch mouth is still so unforgiving. Do you not want Chu Shengyi's life?"”
Zhangsun Lingyun was a smart person. He knew that Murong Zhi was hinting at something and quickly checked Chu Shengyi's injuries.
After this examination, Zhangsun Lingyun's face immediately turned pale. He took out a pill from his pocket and placed it under Chu Sheng's clothes. At the same time, his hands moved like lightning, repeatedly tapping on Chu Sheng's wounds and several important acupuncture points. Then, he took out a needle box and tried to use silver needles to relieve Chu Shengyi's injuries.
Murong Zhi sneered when she saw this. You're skilled in medicine, so you should be able to tell what kind of poison it is at a glance, right?”
Zhangsun Lingyun raised his head and glared at Murong Zhi." This is called the Seven Rainbow, right?”
Murong Zhi clapped her hands and cheered." You're indeed amazing. As expected of the future master of the Phoenix Palace in Dunhuang. You can actually tell that this poison is called Rainbow with just a glance." Then let me ask you, the future goddess, how to treat Rainbow?”
Zhangsun Lingyun's eyes were about to spew fire. She did not say a word, but in her heart, she silently invited Murong Zhi's 120 generations of ancestors to come out and greet them!
Seeing that Zhangsun Lingyun was silent, Murong Zhi continued,""I heard that this rainbow is made from seven kinds of poisonous herbs. The poisoned person's face will show seven different colors according to the length of time. Therefore, the longer the poisoned person is, the darker the color of the face will be.”
Zhangsun Lingyun snorted." This kind of poison is definitely not something that a ruthless and useless princess like you could think of. Someone must have given it to you, right?”
Murong Zhi smiled." You're right. I've never even heard of this poison before, so how would I know how to use it? Naturally, someone like me, who hates you to the bone, gave it to me!”
The intelligent Zhangsun Lingyun immediately guessed who the person who gave Murong Zhi the poison was." It's Xia Jisheng, right?”
Murong Zhi pretended to clap her hands again." That's right. You're really smart. No wonder Chu Shengyi likes you. Even Xuanyuan Ting praises you!"”
Zhangsun Lingyun gritted his teeth in hatred! There was no need to talk about Murong Zhi. Other than being arrogant and arrogant, she was also a ruthless and stupid woman. However, she was still the same on the surface. It was easy to guess what she was thinking and be on guard against her. Therefore, the truly detestable and hateful person was that scheming Xia Jisheng who always hid in the dark and killed people under the hands of others!
No wonder she hated him for no reason. So he was this kind of person!
Murong Zhi said," I say, slut. Chu Shengyi is injured and poisoned. Normally, you would have found the antidote to save him." But now that we are in the wilderness and in a cave, I want to ask you, how are you going to save Chu Shengyi?”
Zhangsun Lingyun's face turned pale and he couldn't answer a single word because Murong Zhizheng had hit the nail on the head.
Indeed, if it were any other time, she would be able to find out about this poison in a few moves and concoct the antidote. However, she was now trapped in the cave, so she had no way of finding out which seven poisons Xia Jisheng had used to make the rainbow. The pills she carried with her could only relieve the poison, but not detoxify it. What…what should she do?
She raised her head and glared at Murong Zhi." What exactly do you want to do?”
Murong Zhi laughed." What do I want to do? You should know what I want to do, right?”
Zhangsun Lingyun looked down at Chu Shengyi and gently caressed his pale face." Do you want Brother Sheng?" But Brother Sheng has already said that he doesn't want you, so don't waste your time.”
Murong Zhi was furious when she heard that." It's because I know he doesn't want me. Otherwise, why would I want someone to shoot him?”
"You!"
"Zhangsun Lingyun, let's discuss the conditions.”
"Condition? What conditions?"
" I can tell you which seven types of poisons are used to concoct this Seven Rainbow, but…" Murong Zhi waved a small medicine bottle in her hand." You have to eat this."”
Zhangsun Lingyun's eyes suddenly shot out a ray of light. She nodded without thinking." Alright, no matter what it is, I'm willing to eat it. As long as it can save Brother Sheng, as long as you tell me the formula.”
Murong Zhi threw the medicine bottle to her." There are five pills inside. Eat them all and I'll tell you the recipe."”
Zhangsun Lingyun opened the bottle and indeed, five pills were poured out. She leaned closer to her nose and sniffed. She knew that this was another kind of poison that could penetrate intestines, and it was most likely given by Xia Jisheng.
Anyway, she had grown up in a pile of medicine and had taken at least a hundred kinds of medicine. She had also tried dozens of poisons. Why would she be afraid of such a small poison?
As she thought about it, she threw all the pills into her mouth and swallowed them with all her might.
Murong Zhi's expression changed when she saw Zhangsun Lingyun swallow the pill." You…So you really love Brother Sheng. It's not because of his identity or status, but because you truly love him as a person. You…"
Zhangsun Lingyun raised his head proudly." Of course. Is there any difference in status when you love someone? Brother Sheng is willing to give up the throne for me, but can't I swallow a few poisons for him?”
"But that medicine…that medicine might kill you! Are you not afraid of death?"
"Of course I'm afraid of death, but in order to save Brother Sheng, I can't be afraid of death. Because Brother Sheng was a good person. If he ascended the throne, he would be a good emperor who would keep his word. Even if he doesn't ascend the throne and becomes a commoner, I believe that he can benefit a region, so sacrificing my life to save him is worth it.”
Hearing Zhangsun Lingyun's righteous words, Murong Zhi was speechless. She had always been a strong-willed person since she was a child and refused to admit defeat. Therefore, after Chu Shengyi broke off the engagement, she had been resentful and waited for an opportunity to take revenge.
Now that she thought about it, perhaps she only loved Chu Shengyi's appearance, status, and identity. What she hated was probably the humiliation of being called off!
At the thought of this, she took out a thin piece of paper and threw it to Zhangsun Lingyun." This is the formula for Rainbow. Take it! "I…" She shook her head and didn't continue. She led her troops and left quietly.
Seeing Murong Zhi leave, Zhangsun Lingyun immediately jumped up.
She grabbed the thin paper and looked at it, memorizing the seven types of poisonous herbs. Then, she carried Chu Shengyi on her back and jumped out of the hole, rushing back to the palace.
Zhangsun Lingyun thought that she could at least hold on until she could concoct the antidote. However, when the throbbing pain in her stomach intensified, she knew that she could not hold on any longer.
She sat on the ground in pain, hugging her stomach and gasping for breath. She thought to herself, what kind of poison was that? Why was there such a pain that felt like a knife cutting and burning? She…would she die? Would she die here?
No, she could not die yet. At least, she could not die before the antidote was concocted! Otherwise, what would Brother Sheng do?
As she thought about it, she took out a handful of medicine and swallowed it. Then, she endured the pain and continued to concoct the medicine.
When the antidote was finally concocted, Zhangsun Lingyun's entire body relaxed. Then, she heard a scream.
"Miss Zhangsun, you…what's wrong?”
Zhangsun Lingyun forced a smile and looked at the little palace maid in front of him. She remembered that her name was Mo Ju, right?
Mo Ju rushed forward to support Zhangsun Lingyun and asked anxiously and concernedly,"Miss Zhangsun, are you alright? Your feet are covered in blood. Are you okay? Do you want me to call the imperial physician over?"
Zhangsun Lingyun shook his head and said intermittently,"" Give…give…give some of the medicine on the stove to the crown prince. Then…apply the rest externally. This way, he…he…"
Before he could finish speaking, Zhangsun Lingyun had already fainted on the ground. A large pool of blood had unknowingly flowed out from beside his feet, scaring Mo Ju so much that she screamed again.
Seeing the imperial physician come out, Chu Shengyi stood up with the help of two eunuchs, his face pale. "How is it? How's Yun 'er?"
The imperial physician bowed to Chu Shengyi and said seriously,""Your Highness, Miss Zhangsun's condition is not very optimistic. Please be mentally prepared.”
Chu Shengyi was stunned. He almost fainted." You, you mean…Yun 'er will die?”
"No, but it's about time."
Chu Shengyi was stunned again." What do you mean no, but it's almost the same?”
"After Miss Zhangsun took the poison, she took the antidote herself to ease the pain so that she could focus on helping His Highness concoct the antidote." However, there were at least a hundred types of poisonous herbs, and the medicinal properties of various herbs would also complement each other. However, firstly, Miss Zhangsun was concerned about His Highness and had no time to care about him. Secondly, the antidote she had taken was compatible with the poison, accelerating the poison's invasion. Third, at that time, Miss Zhangsun was already…already…"
"How is it?"
The imperial physician deliberated over his words and slowly said," She's already pregnant with the child of the Tian Family. Therefore, not only will the child die in the womb, but the poison will also enter her internal organs. It's difficult to find an antidote. Even if we manage to find an antidote in the future, I'm afraid, I'm afraid..."
Chu Shengyi almost couldn't speak." I'm afraid?”
"I'm afraid that my body has been damaged and I can't get pregnant again.”The imperial physician lowered his head and held his breath. He finished his sentence in one go, not daring to look at Chu Shengyi.
Chu Shengyi staggered, his eyes staring straight ahead. His body trembled and he was speechless for a long time.
Yun 'er…his precious Yun' er was actually unable to conceive a child in order to save him? Heavens! This…What kind of blow would this be to her! She…she had always been looking forward to marrying him, looking forward to giving birth to nine children for him, so that she could inherit the position of the Nine Heavens of the Phoenix Palace, but now…she could no longer bear children.
Heavens! Why did he treat her like this? She was just mischievous, crafty, and eccentric. Although she was full of wicked ideas and vicious words, she never had the intention of harming others! Why did he treat her like this?
"Ah!" Chu Shengyi roared into the sky and stumbled into the room, arriving in front of Zhangsun Lingyun's bed.
He took Zhangsun Lingyun's hand and rubbed it on his face. He looked at her with heartache and pity." Yun 'er, Yun' er! I'm sorry, I'm the one who harmed you. I'm sorry!”
Zhangsun Lingyun opened his eyes, his face as pale as paper." Brother Sheng, don't be like this. This isn't your fault. I was willing to do this.”
Chu Shengyi sat down beside her and stroked her slightly messy hair." It's my fault. If I had been more careful, I wouldn't have implicated you. I…"
Zhangsun Lingyun covered his mouth with his hand." Don't say that. I told you that I was willing. How can I blame you? Brother Sheng, how are your injuries? Does it still hurt? Is the poison cured?"
Chu Shengyi couldn't help but tear up, his heart aching. He pulled Zhangsun Lingyun into his arms and said lovingly,"Silly girl, you're already injured like this, and you're still thinking about me?”
"You're the person I like! So it's only natural that I care about you. Tell me, how are your injuries? Is the antidote effective?"
Chu Shengyi nodded." Of course it's effective. How can the antidote that you made be ineffective?”
"What about the wound?"
"The bleeding has already stopped. The imperial physician changes the medicine every four hours. You can rest assured now, right?”
Zhangsun Lingyun revealed a weak smile. He leaned into Chu Shengyi's arms and said softly,""Brother Sheng, I'm sorry. Yun 'er can't bear your child anymore. Although Yun' er really wants to bear your child, I've done too many bad things. I'm sorry, Brother Sheng, I'm sorry!"
Chu Shengyi's body trembled, and tears almost fell from his eyes. He gently kissed away the tears that kept flowing down her face and whispered,""Silly, I want you, not the child. Moreover, the imperial physician only said that you had a miscarriage and did not say that you could not have children.”
"But…"
He shook his head and gently put her down. He pulled the blanket over her." Don't talk. Rest well and have a good sleep. Leave the rest to Brother Sheng, okay?"”
She smiled and nodded obediently, then closed her eyes and fell asleep.
As he watched her fall asleep, a few drops of tears slowly fell from the corner of Chu Shengyi's eyes, blurring his vision.
What a silly girl! She actually apologized to him? This was his responsibility! It was his fault! And she actually apologized to him?
If it wasn't for his poor judgment of people and things, she wouldn't have ended up like this today. If he could handle his relationship properly and make things clear earlier, why would she have to sacrifice herself, her child, and even almost lose her life to save him?
It was his fault! Everything was his fault! And the innocent, passionate, and lively her had suffered all the consequences in silence!
He…What should he do? What could he do to stop her from feeling sad and blaming herself? What could he do to make her regain her past happiness and return to her lively, crafty, and scheming appearance?
As he thought about it, he thought of Xia Jisheng.
According to the report, Zhangsun Lingyun was poisoned in exchange for the antidote to the poison he was poisoned with. However, based on his understanding of Murong Zhi, she did not have the ability to refine poison, let alone the kind of poison that even Zhangsun Lingyun found troublesome. Therefore, the only possibility was Xia Jisheng! Xia Jisheng must have given Murong Zhi poison when he went to South Qin for treatment.
Yes, it must be him!
As the saying goes, the one who tied the bell has to undo it. Since he made the medicine, he must have the antidote. As long as he could find the antidote, Yun 'er might be able to recover. Perhaps he could even fulfill his dream. Perhaps he would be able to see a group of children surrounding him one day…Chu Shengyi thought.
He lowered his head and planted a kiss on Zhangsun Lingyun's lips. Then, he slowly walked out of the inner room and gently patted his hands.
The two eunuchs immediately stepped forward.
"Your Highness!"
"Pass down the order. Immediately send out ten teams of men, divided into thirty-six groups. We must find Xia Jisheng in the shortest time possible.”
"Understood!"
Xia Jisheng carefully checked the last patient's pulse and asked for his diagnosis. After writing down about ten herbs on a thin slip, he said,"Auntie Zhang, take this prescription to the pharmacy at the alley. If you don't have enough money, just give me my name.”
Auntie Zhang took the prescription and left with tears of gratitude.
After watching Auntie Zhang leave, Xia Jisheng was about to close the door of the small house and prepare to rest when a gorgeous sedan chair was carried over from afar under the escort of dozens of guards on horseback.
Xia Jisheng raised his thick eyebrows slightly. There was no expression on his face, but a strange light in his eyes revealed the excitement in his heart.
He stood quietly at the door and waited for the sedan chair to arrive. He waited for the guards to open the curtain and help out a handsome man that he would even dream of.! Chu Shengyi.
After not seeing him for a while, Chu Shengyi had lost a lot of weight, but he looked even more valiant. His white robe and long hair that flowed behind him made him look even more handsome and elegant.
Xia Jisheng respectfully called out," Your Highness!”
Chu Shengyi slowly walked up to him and said in a cold and emotionless voice,""Give me the antidote!"
Xia Jisheng was stunned." Antidote?"
"Yes, bring me the antidote that you used to frame Yun 'er.”
Xia Jisheng stared at Chu Shengyi in disbelief, then laughed." I was right. You came for her."”
Chu Shengyi looked at him coldly." Since you know, give me the antidote."”
"What if I say no?"
"No?"
"Yes, I don't have the antidote at all."
Chu Shengyi's sword-like eyebrows furrowed, and killing intent instantly shone in his eyes. He gritted his teeth and said,""You made the medicine. How can you not have the antidote?”
Xia Jisheng shook his head." I've made many medicines. How would I know which one you're talking about? Moreover, that girl grew up in a pile of medicine. Her entire body is filled with poison. In the entire world, I'm afraid no one can do anything to her, let alone me, whose medical skills are below hers!”
Chu Shengyi narrowed his eyes." Normally, no one would be able to do anything to her. But what if we create a diversion and change the target?”
" Diversion? Shift the target?"
"Yes, do you know what Murong Zhi did? She sent people to kill me and Yun 'er, wanting to kill Yun' er. "Yun 'er was wearing a golden silk vest, so she couldn't be hurt by a sword or a palm, so she changed her target to me. In order to save me, Yun' er had no choice but to…" Chu Shengyi couldn't help but sob when he thought of Zhangsun Lingyun lying on the bed, barely breathing.
Xia Jisheng turned pale with fright when he heard this. He stepped forward and grabbed Chu Shengyi's hand. His concern was evident in his words." You, you're poisoned, aren't you? Are you alright? Was his injury serious? That's a Seven Colored Red concocted from seven different poisons. If you don't know the correct formula, it will kill you. I'll help you right away…"
Chu Shengyi slapped Xia Jisheng's hand away and said coldly,""There's no need. Yun 'er has already exchanged her life for the prescription.”
"With…her own life?"
"Yes, in order to save me, she swallowed the poison you gave Murong Zhi, but the price was that she would never be able to give birth and her health would be damaged for the rest of her life! Xia Jisheng, you're really good! How could a dignified medical student be so ruthless as to do such a thing?”
Xia Jisheng widened his eyes and shook his head repeatedly." I…I didn't, I don't know…"
"You didn't? You don't know? Things have already come to this, and you still dare to deny it? Give me the antidote, or I won't be polite!”As he spoke, Chu Shengyi placed his hand on the hilt of his sword, his eyes murderous.
Xia Jisheng still shook his head." Shengyi, believe me. I really didn't." I admit that I gave the princess some poison, but that was because she said she wanted to teach Miss Zhangsun a lesson, so I gave her the medicine. I didn't expect her to use it on you.”
"You didn't expect this? You should have thought of it when you gave the medicine. Why didn't you?”
"I…I thought that the girl's medical skills were superb, and she was wearing a golden silk vest. That bit of poison shouldn't have any effect on her, but who knew that it would cause such a consequence!”
"Yun 'er is already pregnant, do you know? But now, because of you and Murong Zhi's selfish motives, you have sacrificed a precious life for nothing. Even Yun 'er will have to pay for her health for the rest of her life. Do you know that?”
"I…I didn't know, I really didn't know that things would turn out like this!”Xia Jisheng stepped forward and held Chu Shengyi's hand." Shengyi, we grew up together. You should know my feelings for you very well. You should also know that I would never harm you, much less your child. I…"
Chu Shengyi interrupted him again." Stop talking. Give me the antidote!"”
I really don't have the antidote."
"You!" Chu Shengyi was furious.
"I'm serious. When I did it back then, I didn't leave any antidote behind.”
Chu Shengyi's face turned pale." Then…what about Yun 'er?" Is she really going to…"
"Shengyi, I'll go back with you. Although my medical skills are not as good as Miss Zhangsun's, I'm willing to give it a try for you.”
Chu Shengyi glared at him." You want to go back with me?”
"Yes, I'll go back with you. I made the medicine, so I should be the one to clean up the consequences. Besides, this is also a chance for me to atone for my sins, okay?”
Chu Shengyi looked at Xia Jisheng quietly. After a long while, he finally nodded." Alright, come back with me and give it a try. But if you try anything funny again, be careful of my merciless sword."”
Xia Jisheng agreed with a bitter smile.
Hence, Chu Shengyi brought Xia Jisheng back to the Imperial City. The two of them had just stepped into Weiyang Palace when Mo Ju, who was serving Zhangsun Lingyun, came up to them anxiously.
"Your Highness, bad news, bad news!”
Looking at Mo Ju's panicked face, Chu Shengyi also became nervous." What's wrong?”
"Miss Zhangsun is missing!"
Chu Shengyi was stunned." What?”
Mo Ju repeated herself. Every word weighed on Chu Shengyi's heart like a huge rock.
" Miss Zhangsun is missing!"
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