"Where is my aunt? How is she now?" Ji Yinxue asked, looking at him.
"Half-dead." Huangfu Ting stepped forward. "How about we just end her suffering forever?"
"Can't!"
"Instead of being half-dead and hindering your work, let her use her last bit of strength to help you accomplish something!"
"What is it?" Ji Yinxue looked at him. After all, she was her birth mother. But he was right. His tone was half-dead and he was just enduring it. It would be better to go down sooner and end this suffering sooner!
"I will definitely tell you when the time is right!" Huangfu Ting smiled and turned to leave, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Ji Yinxue watched him walk away and had no choice but to return the way she came.
After Ji Wushang finished watching, he turned to look at Nan Xuzong. At this moment, Nan Xuzong narrowed his eyes, as if he was deep in thought or thinking about something.
"Cong." Ji Wushang called softly, and Nan Xucong opened his dark eyes. "Hmm."
Why aren't you looking?
“I’ve already checked.” Nan Xuzong looked at her. “They’ll be taking action, so be careful.”
"oh."
"How could there be such a thing as the Mysterious Shadow Needle?" Nan Xuzong asked, voicing his doubts.
Ji Wushang listened and said, "I don't know where it came from. I implanted the Xuan Ying Needle into Ji Yinxue's body. At that time, she wanted to kill me and implant the Xuan Ying Needle into my body. I just took advantage of her illness to repay her in kind. If she can't find a way to remove the Xuan Ying Needle, then she only has half a year to live. Now, more than two months have passed."
"Yes." Nan Xuzong nodded. "However, the Second Prince just said that he will not let Miss Ji die."
“When Ji Yinxue has no further use, that will be the time of her death.” Ji Wushang looked at Nan Xuzong. “The Second Prince will not waste his energy on a dead person.”
Nan Xuzong nodded.
But a ruthless glint flashed in Ji Wushang's eyes. "However, I don't want her to die so soon. Six months might take her life, but in those six months, she could take the lives of many others, including the concubines and young ladies in the Marquis's mansion, and... even the Second Young Master Nan!"
Nan Xuzong paused slightly, looking at Ji Wushang, "You hate them a lot?"
"I've always hated them, more than ever before!" Ji Wushang seemed to be back at the moment of his death in his previous life, experiencing that excruciating pain, that despair of being driven into his skull—no one could bear such agony! Ji Meiyuan was dead, but the others in the Marquis's mansion were not! Nan Jinxue was not dead!
From the moment I stepped into this Marquis's mansion again, I was there for revenge! But sometimes, many things are beyond my control! But I will never forget my vow!
Nan Xuzong pondered her words carefully. "Always hated..." How long was "always"? Normally, the day she married should have been her first time entering the Marquis's mansion, and her first time meeting anyone there. As for Nan Jinxue, perhaps they had some prior interactions, but the word "always" couldn't be used to describe it... Nan Xuzong's mind was preoccupied with her words. Suddenly, he remembered that she could open the Nine-Bend Heavenly Palace. Last night, while she was at Aunt Zhao's, he had specifically sought out many books to read, especially those about the Western Regions' national treasure and the Nine-Bend Heavenly Palace.
The person who can open this Nine-Bend Heavenly Palace must have experienced life-and-death trials and tribulations, having ascended to the Nine Heavens or descended to the Nine Feet Yellow Springs!
She… Nan Xuzong’s gaze slowly moved upwards, looking into her bright eyes, “Wu Shang, what have you been through in the past?”
Ji Wushang trembled as he listened, looking into his eyes with sincerity and expectation... But what could he say? He had experienced so much, two lifetimes, and if he were to tell it all, he would never finish.
“Those who can open the Nine Turns Heavenly Palace must have experienced life and death; only they are destined to be there. Wu Shang… what have you experienced?” Nan Xu Cong asked, seeing her lost in thought.
Ji Wushang's face paled as he listened. Could he really tell him that he had died once and been reborn? Would he believe him? Would the secret of his rebirth be revealed because of this Nine Turns Heavenly Palace? He had experienced such a life-and-death situation, which was hard to explain. What other explanation was there besides the flimsy reason that even the underworld couldn't bear to accept him because of his deep resentment?
Ji Wushang looked at him, "What I've been through..."
"No rush to tell me." Nan Xuzong pulled her close to him. "I've actually investigated your past. I don't want to know anything about you and those people..."
Ji Wushang was startled. What did he know?
Did you know that you were foolish enough to confess your feelings to Nan Jinxue, only to be rejected and end up getting soaked in the rain and developing a high fever? Yes, you did die once back then. Besides that time, there are countless other stories like this!
“You can’t fall in love with anyone,” Nan Xuzong suddenly said.
Ji Wushang felt somewhat bewildered; why would he suddenly say something like that?
"How could I fall in love with someone else! I only love you." Ji Wushang looked into his eyes, her playful intentions completely gone. Just moments ago, she was lost in the sorrow of those memories of her past life, but his sudden words stirred a strange feeling within her.
"You belong to me alone, only to me alone..." Nan Xuzong couldn't help but pull her into his arms, holding her tightly and kissing her cherry lips fiercely. "Wu Shang, you are mine, you are mine!"
"Hmm..." What's wrong with him? Why is he suddenly like this? Before Ji Wushang could respond, he fiercely sucked on her beautiful earlobe, "I don't care who you liked before, but now you can only be mine! No one else can take you away from me! You are mine! Wushang, I can't live without you, I can't!"
Ji Wushang gasped for breath, involuntarily responding to his movements. She breathed heavily and tried her best to say, "If you don't abandon me, I will be with you through life and death! Cong, you are the one I have chosen, and I love you too, I love you so much... What's wrong with you? I, I... Mmm..." He kissed her chattering lips and sucked hard, his strength extremely powerful, invading every inch of her beauty.
When his burning hot hand reached down, Ji Wushang was startled and grabbed his hand with her small hand. "No, not here!" This is Yuqiong Tower. She and he are supposed to walk back. If he takes advantage of her, how can she walk back? Besides, it's almost lunchtime, and they will have to eat later.
Nan Xuzong's eyes were filled with intense desire. Hearing Ji Wushang's words, he reluctantly withdrew his hand from under her skirt, lovingly embraced her neck, then gently nibbled at it before moving to her lips and kissing them fiercely. Only when she was breathless did he release her, looking at her with deep eyes, "I...I really want to have a baby."
...
At this moment, Yiyun Shangcheng was in the post station, just thinking of taking out his crystal ball to find Yiyun Muchen and Beigong Jueshi, but at this moment, someone landed outside the post station.
"Come in." Yiyun Shangcheng temporarily put away her crystal ball, then sat upright in the chair, her expression wicked and charming, exuding an air of looking up at the world.
After the man entered, he knelt on the ground and said in a Western Regions language, "Your Majesty, the border between Bohai and the sea is in dire need of help! General Murs has arrived at the frontier to suppress the rebellion!"
"What's going on?" Yi Yun Shangcheng narrowed his dangerous purple eyes, looking at the black guard kneeling on the ground. "Does Murs have a death wish? He actually has to bother me with such a trivial matter!"
"Your Majesty, the King of Bohai has led an army of 500,000 to invade the border, claiming to be denouncing the former Queen! The Bohai army is truly formidable! General Mu has already suffered three consecutive defeats, and Bohai has swallowed up several cities!"
"What!" Yi Yun Shangcheng stood up from his seat. "Send General Hao to provide support! I, the King, will be there soon!" Damn it, how could this happen at this time! But, since he's here, he won't hold back! As long as he can control Bei Gong Jue Shi, everything will be fine!
"Yes!" The black guard immediately withdrew upon hearing this.
After watching the people walk away, Yi Yun Shangcheng went into the inner room, took out a crystal ball from her bosom, and cast a spell to make the crystal ball search for the whereabouts of Bei Gong Jue Shi and Yi Yun Muchen.
Naturally, the first person to find is Yi Yun Muchen. If I go back to the Western Regions border to repel the enemy, the one who can stay here and temporarily control Bei Gong Jue Shi is Yi Yun Muchen!
Therefore, she cannot afford to make any mistakes!
After a long time, Yi Yunmu Chen's figure finally appeared in the crystal ball. But just as Yi Yunmu Chen was about to observe her further, the crystal ball was snatched from her hand!
who!
Yiyun Shangcheng immediately unleashed his fierce martial arts skills and launched a sudden attack on the attacker!
The newcomer was dressed in black night clothes, with dark, cold eyes. He dodged Yiyun Shangcheng's fierce counterattack and then fought him. In fact, he had already placed the crystal ball in his bosom!
Yiyun Shangcheng felt even more hatred. Who was this person?! How could he have entered her territory despite being protected by so many of her Black Guards? And she couldn't even sense his presence approaching!
This person possesses incredible martial arts skills!
Yi Yun Shangcheng's eyes were bloodshot, each move aimed to kill. The man in black was equally relentless, parrying each attack. The wind outside howled even louder; he knew Yi Yun Shangcheng's black guards were about to arrive! Seeing that he could no longer delay, the man in black immediately pulled out a smoke bomb from his pocket and hurled it in front of Yi Yun Shangcheng, creating an opening before disappearing without a trace!
Yiyun Shangcheng had never suffered such humiliation before. How could this be! His martial arts were not even able to gain the upper hand! At best, it was a draw! Yiyun Shangcheng looked at the many black guards who had arrived, but they were already gone! They had even taken the sacred artifact from the Western Regions with them!
"Get out!" Yiyun shouted from the city.
Black Guards immediately began to crawl on their hands and knees.
Yi Yun Shangcheng's eyes narrowed into slits. Who had just fought him? Looking across the entire imperial city, there were very few people who could rival him! It couldn't be Bei Gong Minhao, and it was impossible for it to be Bei Gong Jueshi, because those eyes couldn't change!
Nan Xuzong couldn't, because those legs would always be his injury!
That leaves only the remaining princes, Ji Tiankui, and some noble young men from the capital!
Yiyun Shangcheng sneered. Taking the crystal ball was useless. To use the crystal ball, one needed to meet two conditions: first, be a member of the Yiyun clan; second, possess spiritual power!
I am the chieftain of the Yiyun clan, the king of the Western Regions! I am the only person in this world with spiritual power! Anyone who wants to use a crystal ball to explore all this unknown is indulging in wishful thinking!
But that person... I absolutely must find out!
The man in black flew over the city wall, found a place to stop, looked around, and when no one was around, he immediately slipped into a courtyard.
Bei Gong Jue Shi finally found the clothes and returned using his martial arts skills. He struggled internally but still ended up stealing them. At this moment, what made him nervous was not anything else, but the thought of seeing her so urgently!
Upon entering, seeing Yi Yunmu Chen sleeping peacefully, Bei Gong Jue Shi's heart calmed down slightly. He knelt down and gently draped the stolen clothes over her body, but she still woke up. "Jue Shi."
"Hmm." Since she's awake, let her get dressed first! "Come on, get dressed." Bei Gong Jue Shi looked at her and smiled.
Her face flushed, and she slowly put on her clothes. He helped her put them on quietly, so quietly that she could hear his heartbeat.
He gently put his arm around her. "Are you hungry?"
"Mm." Yi Yunmu Chen nodded.
“Then let’s go back.” He adjusted her position so she was looking at him. “We need to return to the King of the Western Regions. Do you understand what I mean?”
“I understand.” She nodded.
“We had an agreement before… Mu Chen, my life is in your hands.” Bei Gong Jue Shi sighed softly, “If you’re thinking of going back on your word, I can give up…”
“I don’t regret it. My brother can’t keep making the same mistake.” Yi Yunmu Chen said, “I’m just worried about both of you getting hurt. But he’s so stubborn, so we can’t tolerate him continuing to make mistakes.”
"Okay." Bei Gong Jue Shi hugged her tightly. "Let's leave right away!" With that, he quickly packed his things, picked her up, and flew away.
Having lost an arm, I really can't move around very freely.
A flicker of pain crossed his eyes.
...
Ji Wushang looked at the man in front of her. He had just said that he wanted a baby... A warm feeling welled up in her heart. She looked into his eyes, which were deep and unfathomable, yet they reflected her own face. Deep within his eyes was his heart, and also hers.
I also want to fulfill his request, but my physical condition...
"I... I want to tell you about my body..." Ji Wushang was extremely sad at this moment. He didn't know whether he should tell him or not. He also didn't know if the investigation he mentioned had included the events from when he was six years old.
"Don't say anything, I know, I know..." He held her tightly. Damn it, how could he make her body better? When he made love with her, the first feeling he had when he touched her body was stiffness, and the second feeling was coldness. If he hadn't warmed her up, he would never have believed that he was touching her body!
She possesses a body frozen in ice for a thousand years… Why? Because she has died once! I've already speculated about everything in her heart countless times, so I can't bear to let her say another word about it! How can I bear to let her relive all the pain she suffered before? Every time she suffers, so too do I suffer.
And for her body, the chance of wanting a baby is less than one in a million!
Unless her body is improved. Dr. Cui said it's extremely difficult... There are methods, but it's harder than climbing to heaven!
Nan Xuzong sighed inwardly and couldn't help but hug her even tighter.
Is it really that hard for him to have a child of his own and hers? Nan Xuzong stared silently outside. His desire for a child wasn't selfish; it was simply so she would have someone to rely on in the future…that's all!
Ji Wushang's heart was in turmoil. Her heart ached terribly; she longed to have a lovely baby with him. But her body wouldn't allow it. Ji Wushang gently nudged him, "You really like babies?"
"I like it," he answered truthfully.
“Then…” she felt a pang of pain in her heart, “You should take a concubine… I, my body is not well, perhaps I cannot give birth…” Her tears immediately flowed.
How did I get pregnant in my past life? I was twenty-two years old that year. It had been seven years since I came of age at fifteen! For seven years, I sent people to search for everyone in the entire capital city and finally found a folk remedy. I suffered through countless days and nights taking the medicine, enduring countless scornful looks and being called an unlucky person. I could only stay in my own courtyard. Finally, I got pregnant. But even though I was pregnant, it was a death sentence!
I don't know much about my body, except that I have difficulty conceiving! Otherwise, why wouldn't the snowflakes in my hands melt? It's so cold!
Nan Xucong, however, is different.
As the saying goes, having no offspring is the greatest misfortune. If he were to live like this for the rest of his life, wouldn't he be constantly burdening him? If he were to become a marquis in the future, he would definitely need to have an heir. If he still couldn't have children, he would still have to take a concubine... A pang of pain shot through his heart, and Ji Wushang silently wiped away his tears with his sleeve.
Nan Xuzong is the heir apparent, and who knows, he might be officially recognized as a prince in the future, which would put him under pressure from all sides... Another wave of sadness welled up in Ji Wushang's heart.
In that instant, he turned her body around so they were face to face. His eyes held a hint of suppressed anger, which left Ji Wushang somewhat stunned.
"I, Nan Xuzong, swear to the heavens that I will only love Ji Wushang in this life. If I have any other thoughts, may I be struck by lightning! My child can only be raised by Ji Wushang!" In the next second, Nan Xuzong raised his right hand to swear to the heavens.