Tuoba Heyan snatched the medicine bottle from her hand, put it under his nostrils and smelled it. It was the antidote for the Heart-Piercing Poison!
Tuoba Heyan threw the man to the ground with disgust, turned around, and his voice was like that of a demon demanding a life, "Consort Yehe forced Consort Ji and almost murdered her! She also poisoned the young master! She should have been executed by slow slicing, but I just said that I can spare her life."
so!
The concubine of Yehe was stripped of her title, stripped of her tongue, ears, eyes, hands, and feet, and then placed in a jar and thrown into a mass grave to die. Her entire clan was punished: adult men and women were exiled to the frontier, and underage men were enslaved for generations, while women were forced into prostitution for generations. They were forbidden from entering Qingzhao City or leaving its territory!
"Ah! Your Majesty, spare... my life, spare... my life!" Consort Yehe cried out loudly.
"Wait!" Just then, an old man's shout rang out. Ji Wushang narrowed his cold eyes, recognizing the newcomer as none other than the Empress Dowager! Wasn't she the one who forced him to drink that poisoned wine? And she even called it a "gift"? How utterly despicable!
"Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager." Ji Wushang and the palace maids all bowed, while Tuoba Heyan gave the Empress Dowager a cold look. "Mother should be resting properly in Anyue Palace. Why are you wandering around like this!"
"How dare Your Majesty lecture me?" the Queen Mother asked, tilting her head back.
"I am only worried about the Empress Dowager's health!" Tuoba Heyan said coldly. He was still angry and only worried about Ji Wushang.
Ji Wushang stood not far away, watching them like an outsider.
Tuoba Heyan waved his hand, and immediately guards stepped forward to pull Yehe Consort away.
"Mother! Save me! Save me!" Consort Yehe knelt on the ground and cried out loudly. The Queen Dowager looked at Tuoba Heyan and said, "Yan'er, do you think this punishment is too severe?"
“I never change my orders! Keep this up!” Tuoba Heyan said coldly.
"Your Majesty, spare me! Spare me!" Consort Yehe cried out loudly, but was still dragged away by the guards.
Empress Dowager Wang still wanted to save her, but Tuoba Heyan sneered, "If Empress Dowager Wang is interested, she can listen to what these palace maids have to say about what that woman did!"
At this moment, the Empress Dowager looked at Ji Wushang, who stood there with a cold gaze, also looking at her.
"You actually apologized to her?" the Empress Dowager asked.
"Your Majesty, Wu Shang's original intention was to apologize to Consort Yehe, which is evident to all," Ji Wu Shang said.
"Then why don't you apologize to me and come to my Anyue Palace?" The Empress Dowager looked at Ji Wushang and said sarcastically.
"Hearing that Her Majesty the Empress Dowager is worshipping Buddha, I dared not disturb her, so I came here first to apologize to the Spring Palace. If Her Majesty the Empress Dowager is angry, I beg Her Majesty to punish me." Ji Wushang said, about to kneel down.
Tuoba Heyan had already grabbed Ji Wushang's wrist with one hand, preventing her from kneeling down, saying, "You've already knelt enough!"
"Yan'er!" The Queen Mother's eyes darkened. It seemed that this seductive Princess Wushang had already captured Yan'er's heart. She had truly underestimated this vixen!
"Please let go, Your Majesty." Ji Wushang looked up into Tuoba Heyan's eyes. Of course, he was wearing his golden mask, but this time, his dark eyes looked at Ji Wushang with a rare tenderness.
Ji Wushang was taken aback; that was the tenderness that only Nan Xuzong possessed!
Without a word, Tuoba Heyan bent down and picked up Ji Wushang! He turned around and immediately headed towards his Xiu Xun Palace!
"Put me down! Tuoba Heyan! Put me down now!" Ji Wushang struggled, pounding his arms against his bear's body, but he still held on tightly!
Everyone in the hall was utterly astonished. Their king had actually picked up a woman on his own initiative! This was something that had never happened before!
Hongfei and Cuiwu were so surprised they could hardly close their mouths, but in the end they could only retreat back to the Miluo Palace!
The Empress Dowager was furious. Tuoba Heyan didn't even take her seriously! He only had eyes for that Princess Wushang!
As Tuoba Heyan approached his Xiu Xun Palace, the guards at the gate were startled and immediately opened the gate.
Tuoba Heyan carried Ji Wushang into the palace, and the guards quickly closed the door.
"You said you'd give me three days! Put me down, put me down!" Ji Wushang shouted.
Tuoba Heyan looked at her angry face, but still put her down. "Tell me, why did you go to find that woman on your own initiative!"
"You feel sorry for her?" Ji Wushang coldly questioned. This man now has countless women behind him! What does she, who has already given birth, count for! He doesn't even remember her now!
“Princess Wushang, are you jealous?” Tuoba Heyan grinned.
Ji Wushang was momentarily lost in thought. Looking at his smile, all he could think of was that the person standing in front of him was Nan Xuzong!
“Cong…” she couldn’t help but call out again.
"Damn it!" Tuoba Heyan's smile vanished instantly. "Why do you always keep thinking about him!"
Ji Wushang snapped out of his reverie and closed his eyes. "He's not only in my heart, but he's also omnipresent, deeply ingrained in my bones. Tell me, how could I not think of him?"
"You!" Tuoba Heyan was speechless with anger. "Fine! Are you satisfied now?"
"Satisfied?" Ji Wushang sneered. "Satisfied with what?"
"You put on this show for so many people, do you think I don't understand?" Tuoba Heyan stepped forward.
Ji Wushang's face paled slightly as she listened, but she did not back down. Her cold eyes grew even colder, almost ruthless. "Who told her to have Prince Qingzhao protecting her! And the Empress Dowager supporting her! As for me, Ji Wushang, I have to kneel and cry myself to defend my own principles!"
Tuoba Heyan was taken aback. "Let me tell you, it's not the right time yet. When the time comes, I will dismiss the harem and leave you alone!"
If he were Nan Xuzong, Ji Wushang would be extremely happy and moved to hear him say such things. However, the person in front of him was Tuoba Heyan.
Without Nan Xuzong's memories, what use would it be if he dismissed the harem and left her alone?
Seeing that she didn't speak, Tuoba Heyan assumed she had something on her mind, so he asked, "Princess Wushang..."
Ji Wushang sneered, "What a joke! By then, I, Ji Wushang, will be nothing but a pile of bones! What use are you talking about disbanding the harem!"
"No, that won't happen!" Tuoba Heyan shook his head.
Seeing him shake his head, Ji Wushang felt utterly disheartened. All he wanted now was to find Beigong Minhao quickly, ask him what had happened, and find a way to save him! He was too easily overwhelmed to face Tuoba Heyan now!
Ji Wushang cleared his mind, took a deep breath, and then changed the subject, "Since you know I'm just putting on an act, why are you still cooperating with me? Aren't you afraid that my acting will ruin your ambitions?"
Tuoba Heyan was taken aback. Yes, what he wanted was the world! So sometimes he had to compromise the lives of those around him!
Originally, he had no one around him to worry about, so he chose to wage war, to cultivate his inner strength and conquer the world! He had the courage and ability to do so, and he was full of confidence!
But then this woman appeared!
"So, don't you think you should make it up to me?" Tuoba Heyan's expression changed, and he immediately reached out to touch Ji Wushang's face. Ji Wushang immediately stepped back, "Shameless!"
How could my Nan Xuzong have become like this! Did I really misunderstand him?!
"I want to go out!" Ji Wushang immediately walked outside.
Tuoba Heyan did not stop her, but just watched her back and said, "Your body has recovered quite well."
Ji Wushang ignored it, opened the palace gate, and immediately walked out.
When Hongfei, Cuiwu, and the others saw Ji Wushang return, they all surrounded him, wanting to see if he was injured.
Ji Wushang shook his head and waved for them to leave, leaving only Hongfei and Cuiwu behind.
"How is Nianlang?" Ji Wushang asked, looking at the two of them.
“The young master is sleeping soundly inside!” Hong Fei and Cui Wu immediately said.
"That's good." Ji Wushang looked at the two of them. "Thank you both."
"Princess, there's no need for thanks. This is what we servants should do," Hongfei and Cuiwu both said.
"These are two jade hairpins that I always carry with me. If you don't mind, I'll give them to you as a gift! Consider it part of your future dowries." Ji Wushang smiled and took two white jade hairpins from her hair.
“Princess, this is not right, this is yours, how could I possibly accept it?” Cuiwu kowtowed.
"I thought it was something I always wore, which is why I decided to give it to you. If it weren't mine, I could easily share the rewards with you. I hope you'll help me out in the future." Here, where is it not necessary to lower one's status? Who knows if the person behind you might turn around and stab you in the back!
Hongfei and Cuiwu were very grateful, and at Ji Wushang's insistence, they accepted the hairpin.
"Princess, the Second Master has sent word, he said..." Hongfei stepped forward and told Ji Wushang about Beigong Minhao's arrival. Ji Wushang nodded as she listened.
The news of Yehe Consort's fate spread, and no one dared to provoke Ji Wushang, thus allowing Ji Wushang to enjoy some peace and quiet.
When the Empress Dowager returned to her Anyue Palace, she was filled with anger but had nowhere to vent it. In the end, she beat and scolded several palace maids to vent her anger.
This old woman was no pushover either. She temporarily suppressed her anger, waiting for an opportunity. At the same time, she was already very dissatisfied with Tuoba Heyan... Consort Ansu dared not make any rash moves, so we won't mention her for now.
In the past two days, Ji Wushang sometimes took Huangfu Jun'an to stroll and play in the courtyard, and sometimes sewed little clothes in the Mi Luo Palace.
However, this time her hands, completely involuntarily, cut out a large robe.
On the morning of the third day, Ji Wushang cut the last small line with the scissors in his hand.
When I put it down, I realized that I had actually made a long robe, with thirty-six stances, all filled with love.
Ji Wushang sighed, placing his dark robe over his chest. "Cong, why have you forgotten our life together? We once promised to meet again in the next life, and not forget this one either. Have you forgotten? How could you be so heartless as to forget me?"
Ji Wushang sat in that chair, recalling the past, sometimes smiling, sometimes shedding tears.
He's right beside me, yet he feels so distant, I can't even feel his warmth. It's not him, it's not him, and accepting that is so hard.
The only trace she could find of Nan Xuzong was in Tuoba Heyan. She missed Nan Xuzong so much, she missed him so much.
"I've always kept your letters. I remember and cherish everything you gave me. I know I owe you for the rest of my life, but, Cong, when you're not the same person you used to be, I'm so sad. I don't know how to face you like this." Ji Wushang sat there, tears falling, talking to himself.
“Princess…” Hongfei didn’t know when she came in. She seemed to have been standing there for a long time before she couldn’t help but call out softly.
Ji Wushang immediately wiped away his tears and turned around, "What is it?"
"Second Master is here..." Hongfei immediately stepped forward and whispered a few words in Ji Wushang's ear.
Ji Wushang's eyes darkened. "Alright, I'll go right away." He then carefully put away the needlework and robe, and placed the needlework in his inner room.
Huangfu Jun'an was sleeping soundly, while Cuiwu was serving him.
Ji Wushang beckoned Hongfei to follow him.
The two secretly entered the Garden of Carefree Joy.
Ji Wushang turned to look at Hong Fei, "You stay here and keep watch. If anyone tries to come in or get close, you should let me know immediately."
"Yes," Hongfei replied immediately.
Ji Wushang nodded, "Find a secluded place to hide." This Worry-Free Garden is Tuoba Heyan's forbidden area, but since he can't leave the palace, he naturally can't meet Beigong Minhao outside. And his own Mi Luo Palace is even worse; if word gets out, it will damage his reputation. The only place he can choose is this forbidden area, Worry-Free Garden.
He asked Beigong Minhao about something and then left.
Having made up his mind, Ji Wushang immediately entered the Worry-Free Garden.
This carefree garden seemed to bloom so brilliantly all year round, and the fragrance of the carefree flowers made Ji Wushang feel refreshed. He longed to hold another handful of petals.
Her favorite scene is one of flowers falling from the sky.
Ji Wushang smiled slightly, "Don't forget the important things."
Delving deeper into it, stepping on the carefree petals, feels like entering an increasingly dreamlike world.
Ji Wushang walked for a long time before finally seeing a man in a blue robe standing in front of him. He was wearing a butterfly mask, and Ji Wushang stopped.
That butterfly mask was from when she was a hostage in a carriage before she was married, and the man who captured her was the man wearing that butterfly mask.