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Nangong Nuo returned to the palace with a sullen expression.
The maid, quick to sense the atmosphere, hurriedly presented a freshly brewed cup of tea. Nangong Nuo glanced at it and then smashed the teacup onto the floor. The maid had never seen Zhao Prince so furious and repeatedly apologized.
"I need some quiet; no one is to enter," he said coldly.
Once everyone had retreated, Nangong Nuo entered the hidden chamber within the walls.
The person inside emerged at the sound, clearly surprised to see Nangong Nuo. Had Zhao Prince grown impatient before his grand plan was complete?
Nangong Nuo stood before the array of exquisite porcelain jars, idly fiddling with them. Suddenly, he swept his sleeve, sending all the jars crashing to the ground. The sharp sound of shattering porcelain sent a chill through the air.
"No need for that..."
He spoke lightly.
The person stared in shock. "Zhao Prince..."
Looking at the mess on the floor, Nangong Nuo sneered, "You guessed correctly; she has indeed regained her memory. Otherwise, she wouldn't have tried so hard to leave the palace while keeping everyone in the dark—even deceiving me..."
Recalling this, an unnamed fury surged within him. "I wondered how she could have slipped out so quietly. It turns out she knows something..."
The person appeared startled and hesitated before cautiously saying, "Actually, none of this has anything to do with Your Highness."
Nangong Nuo pondered for a moment and snorted, "We cannot let our guard down! This is all Mei Ru's doing! I thought Mei Shuang had suddenly lost her memory; it turns out she inadvertently discovered Mei Ru's sordid affair with the false Left Chancellor Li Tang and was forced to take a memory-erasing potion. So everything you did before was misguided... You only focused on restoring Mei Shuang's memory without understanding why she lost it in the first place. This approach has been flawed from the start; no wonder it has taken so long without results... I tested her multiple times, and she handled it effortlessly—indeed clever..."
"Now I understand." The person seemed enlightened but suddenly looked worried. "If she has already remembered her past, does that mean she will also recall Chancellor Mei's Secret Edict? The contents of which..."
"Calm down!" Nangong Nuo furrowed his brows and muttered to himself. "If it weren't for the medical book that fell from her possession, how would I know her situation... It seems she knows far more than we can imagine... Moreover, she is extremely intelligent and has concealed it well..."
Such words sounded somewhat disheartening, prompting concern from the other person. "Zhao Prince, what about our plan..."
"The situation is not as we imagined; we do not know how much the Emperor truly knows." After a long pause, Nangong Nuo said firmly, "Let's put this aside for now and make further plans..."
In the Hall of Governance, where the candlelight was bright, Xiao Luo stood by the window, reflecting on what Mei Ru had told Mei Shuang about the method to cure her Poison. It seemed utterly bizarre.
The antidote was surprisingly simple. Besides taking the three pills that Mei Ru had given her on time, the final step required Mei Shuang to consummate her marriage with a man within one hour after taking the third pill.
"There is a balance of yin and yang in the world. Because you have Poison in your body, you are extremely yin. Only by using a man's yang energy can it be harmonized..."
Even Empress Dowager Mingxi, who was anxiously waiting for news, was astonished by this fantastical method of detoxification. After reciting "Amitabha" several times in disbelief, she denounced this strange technique as Evil Aura, utterly filthy.
However, despite her anger, the illness still needed to be treated, and the poison still needed to be resolved. Moreover, upon hearing about the perilous state when Mei Shuang's condition flared up, she felt that this matter could not be delayed.
Thus, in her deep concern, she specifically summoned Mei Shuang.
Upon meeting her, it was evident that Mei Shuang looked haggard, with dark energy swirling around her forehead.
Empress Dowager Mingxi scrutinized Mei Shuang's forehead and indeed saw some obvious fine lines. Looking closely, she gasped in shock, "This... this seems to have a life of its own? Look at it; it almost appears to be moving..."
Mei Shuang touched her temple and smiled bitterly. "These Poisons are cultivated from venomous creatures with strong life force; naturally, they possess life. When they act up, they can wreak havoc inside the body, causing unbearable pain."
Empress Dowager Mingxi panicked and quickly waved her hand as if fearing that those things would break through her skin and invade her. She then called Aunt Yu to bring water for washing her hands.
"This isn't contagious," Mei Shuang reassured Empress Dowager Mingxi. "These things are only terrifying when they are active."
Empress Dowager Mingxi sighed and turned to look at Xiao Luo beside her. "For now, let's not discuss the origins of this sorcery; what should we do about Shuang'er’s illness?"
Looking at the two people sitting and standing before her, Empress Dowager Mingxi thought to herself that they seemed quite compatible. She realized she had not been mistaken; they truly were a perfect match.
Sigh, this person is no match for fate; despite trying hard multiple times, it was all in vain. Now, the heavens have taken the initiative to arrange for the two of you to be together.
Thinking of this, Empress Dowager Mingxi felt an immense sense of relief.
While savoring the kung fu tea brewed by Mei Shuang, she kept subtly hinting to her son to hurry up and accept it.
Mei Shuang found it both amusing and exasperating.
She thought to herself how stubborn the Empress Dowager was; didn’t she see her son’s indifferent and unwilling expression? To be honest, I’m not willing either.
Sure enough, seeing Xiao Luo remain silent, Empress Dowager Mingxi grew a bit angry. Wasn’t this a slap in her face? After waiting for a while, she couldn’t hold back any longer. She handed her teacup to Aunt Yu with an unhappy expression, about to lose her temper when suddenly she remembered something. Could it be that Xiao Luo was concerned about something?
However, considering her previous worries about Nangong Nuo and Mei Shuang being unclear with each other, it seemed that there was nothing to worry about now. If there had been any substantial contact between them, then perhaps Mei Shuang wouldn’t be suffering from this illness.
With that thought, Empress Dowager Mingxi finally felt at ease. As long as Mei Shuang was innocent, what could her son possibly be unwilling about? But looking at Xiao Luo’s demeanor, could it be that he couldn’t bring himself to agree in front of others?
She waved her hand at Mei Shuang, signaling her to step back; she needed to have a private talk with her son.
Mei Shuang awkwardly and unenthusiastically left the presence of the Empress Dowager.
Remembering Xiao Luo’s indifference, she felt a surge of anger. Just because you’re the emperor and handsome doesn’t mean I have to want you! There are plenty of men in the world; why should I settle for you?
However, on second thought, this kind of physical contact based on assistance rather than feelings is even harder to accept than a one-night stand. So, I can somewhat empathize with Xiao Luo’s reluctance to agree hastily. After all, if I were asked to find a man to solve this problem right now, I wouldn’t be able to let go either. Just standing before a strange man and undressing would be impossible for me, let alone taking it further.
Sitting in the room and listening to the cicadas outside made her mood even more gloomy. Mei Shuang listlessly stared at the remaining pill in front of her and sighed deeply. Sigh, this isn’t medicine at all; it’s practically a death warrant!
Today is the last pill; it must be taken before midnight. After taking it, she must consummate the marriage. If she misses the time, she might as well wait for Yama!
However, who can save themselves now when things are still not in place?
It wouldn't do to just grab someone outside to solve the problem, and even if that were the case, it would be too late for a last-minute rescue.
Damn it, at this critical moment of life and death, Nangong Nuo has also disappeared without a trace. Back then, she was so eager to have him, always looking for an opportunity to make it happen. How come now, at such a good opportunity, she has instead become as calm as Liu Xia Hui?
He had let himself return to the palace to tell Empress Dowager that he would refuse to be the Empress. For him, this was definitely a good opportunity. Just think about it; if the Emperor is unwilling, that means he could smoothly take the chance to find Nangong Nuo.
But why isn't he stepping up at such a good opportunity? Logically, he should at least come over to discuss it with him. He returned to Empress Dowager, and I should naturally follow suit. Not only would it help him relieve his poison, but they could also be together—wouldn't that be perfect?
Mei Shuang suddenly felt a bit uneasy.
This was definitely not just her overthinking; her extraordinary intuition told her that something seemed off here.
Of course, many things cannot be figured out just by thinking about them. By the time the lamps were lit, there was still no sign of anything happening.
Mei Shuang began to panic.
Given the current situation, she couldn't rely on Emperor Xiao Luo to save her anymore.
With Nangong Nuo completely missing as well, could it be that due to Empress Dowager's firm stance, Nangong Nuo dared not express anything? Oh dear, she would have to shamelessly seek out Empress Dowager herself.
Sigh, if she couldn't count on these two people, she'd have to rely on her own wits.
Hearing Mei Shuang rush in anxiously, Empress Dowager Mingxi asked, "What are you doing here?"
Mei Shuang was confused and smiled awkwardly, "Your Majesty, I came to..."
"To express gratitude? Forget it. We need to handle important matters first. What time is it? Don't keep the Emperor waiting..." Empress Dowager Mingxi waved her hand.
"Uh? The Emperor agreed?" Mei Shuang widened her eyes in disbelief.
Empress Dowager Mingxi asked curiously, "What? Luo Er didn't tell you? At this hour, the fragrant bath should have been prepared already..."
"......"
A fragrant bath? Damn it, I haven't even received any notification about this. Is the Emperor sincere, or should I just rely on myself? As long as the Empress Dowager doesn't force the Emperor to share a room with me, it should be fine.
Mei Shuang quickly said, "Empress Dowager, it's like this. I just suddenly thought that although the poison was previously controlled by medicine, this thing is strange. If I'm not careful and it spreads to the Emperor, wouldn't that be a disaster for the country?"
Sure enough, upon hearing "disaster for the country," Empress Dowager Mingxi immediately became alert, realizing the seriousness of the situation. After pondering for a moment, she asked, "What should we do then?"
Mei Shuang knelt down and said, "The Emperor's Dragon Body is precious; he must not take any risks. Therefore, I humbly request that Empress Dowager allow me to handle this matter myself..."
Upon hearing Mei Shuang's reasoning, Empress Dowager Mingxi felt it made a lot of sense. She looked at the kneeling Mei Shuang and sighed at her hardships while also feeling pity for her. If she made her own choice, wouldn't that mean her first time would be given to someone else? In the future, due to her purity, she might not be accepted by the Emperor, making it impossible for her to become an Empress... Many thoughts crossed her mind, leaving her at a loss.
In desperation, she could only hurry to summon the Emperor for a discussion.
Mei Shuang hurriedly waved her hand and said, "No, no! The Emperor is busy with state affairs and really doesn't need to be disturbed further. Time is tight; I must go..."
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