Je suis née beauté, et je suis suprême

Chapitre 216

"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."

"Get up! See what's wrong with her." Qianqing quickly lowered the bed curtains, lifted Ziyi's hand, and applied a silk scarf to it.

Physician Chen stepped forward, bowed his head, and took the pulse. It was so late; the Emperor was secretly receiving patients at the villa, and he dared not overstep his bounds. As he took the pulse, cold sweat beaded on Physician Chen's brow. He had vaguely heard of such potent medicine, but had never seen it before, and today…

Seeing his pale face, Qianqing panicked and clenched her small hand tightly, then calmly asked, "How is she! She must be alright!"

Physician Chen knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I dare not speak." He truly dared not speak. How could he speak? The people sitting in front of him were not ordinary citizens. If such a thing happened to the Emperor, those who knew about it would surely be wiped out.

"Speak!" Qianqing's expression grew increasingly grim. Was something unexpected going to happen? Was she trying to drive him crazy? "Speak quickly!"

Physician Chen stammered for a long time but couldn't utter a single word.

"I forgive you for your crime. I understand what happened. Tell me how she is now and if there is any way to treat her."

Upon hearing this, Physician Chen's heart, which had been in his throat, finally settled down. He said, "Your Majesty, the young lady ate something called 'Desire Disperser,' which I heard mentioned during my travels..."

"Important point!" Enough with the fluff.

Physician Chen hurriedly said, "This medicine has no cure; it requires a man..." He glanced at the Emperor, thankfully not getting angry, "It requires sexual intercourse with a man."

"You mean..." Qianqing's face darkened. Who was so bold as to treat her like this?

Physician Chen whispered, "Without the balance of Yin and Yang, it will damage a woman's heart meridian."

Qian Qing was even angrier, determined to drag a group of people down with her, "Get down!"

"Yes." Physician Chen hurriedly left; he wouldn't stay to watch the show, he still wanted to live.

Qian Qing released her grip on her hand and declared with a clear gaze, "Yin An!"

The newcomer appeared like a ghost, with strong features and an upright posture. He did not kneel, but spoke respectfully and loyally: "Greetings, Your Majesty." The depth accumulated over the years made him appear calm and composed.

"Investigate what happened today! Bring them in alive! Or their bodies!"

"Yes." They came and went without a trace.

In the stillness, Qianqing gazed into the pitch-black night. The person on the bed breathed more rapidly, clenching his fists as he stood alone by the window.

Who can tell him what he can do?

Don't even think about it if it's done by someone else!

He didn't want to do it himself. Call him hypocritical if you will, but he didn't want to be the one in this situation. He loved her and didn't want to be unable to give her a future, but he also didn't want to see her marry someone else. He gave her men's clothing for life, wanting her to stay by his side forever. He used her to bind Sikong, and he used her to exchange for the Qing Dynasty's foundation. Could he really just hand it over to Sikong now? He couldn't do it. He wasn't as magnanimous as he imagined, not someone who would abandon everything for the sake of the country.

He just stood there, watching the night grow darker and darker, waiting by himself.

I'll hide as long as I can.

...

"It's so hot... so hot..."

Qianqing rushed to the bedside and lifted the curtain: "How are you?"

"It's hot..." I hugged him, instinct driving me to act.

...

The next day, I was too weak to even open my eyes. I tried to move my aching body, and Qianqing started to move as well. I weakly stopped him: "No... rest."

Qianqing rolled over and lay down, looking even more tired than me.

He didn't ask anything, and I didn't say anything.

It's perfectly normal for you to have a woman and for me to have a man.

He got up and carried me to the bath.

My body was so weak that I couldn't even float in the water. Qianqing personally helped me wash, and she put some rose essence that I had mentioned by chance in the water. When the essence was added to the water, the fragrance filled the air.

"Take a nap after you wash up." Qianqing hugged me and carefully cleaned me up.

I nestled in his arms like a baby, needing his unconditional care at that moment.

Thank you, Qianqing. I closed my eyes and surrendered myself to him peacefully; the flowing water was soothing and made me sleepy.

--Block! --Ding!

"Your Excellency, you cannot go in!"

"Get out of the way!"

"By order of the Emperor, court is suspended for one day."

--Bang! --The door swung open.

I looked up groggily and felt as if I had suddenly been embraced by someone else.

Before Qianqing could retaliate, he was already vomiting blood a hundred meters away.

I was fully awake, naked, held in Chou Qian's arms. Chou Qian was gloomy and ruthless. I dared not speak. This was not the Chou Qian I knew. Chou Qian had never been like this before...

He pointed his sword at Qian Qing, his voice like that of a ghost: "Should I do it myself or should I?"

Qian Qing stood up, the blood at the corner of her mouth glaringly obvious. "Sikong—"

Chou Qian remained motionless, his fingers flicking – whoosh! – The sword tip – aimed straight at Qian Qing's brow.