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As soon as she finished her sentence, Rong Li couldn't help but stuff a cloth into her mouth, casting a cold glare at her. In that instant, he felt a sense of relief, as if the world had brightened around him.
Xia Muxin's eyebrows lifted slightly; even though she couldn't laugh out loud, her crescent-shaped eyes still sparkled with mischief. She wanted nothing more than to infuriate Rong Li. The darker his expression grew, the happier she became. Rong Li, seeing that infuriating smile, forced himself to remain calm, taking deep breaths before striding away.
The moment his back disappeared from view, Xia Muxin's expression fell. She cursed Rong Li in her heart countless times, hoping he wouldn't fall into her hands. If he did, she would make sure he cried out for his parents.
As for Ouyang Xuan, she had no idea whether he was alive or dead. All she knew was that after waking up, they had been on the move without rest. Based on her own experience, they had arrived here by boat because her eyes had been covered for several days prior; today was the first time the blindfold had been removed.
Shen Muhan had once told her that the waterways of Tianli Kingdom were treacherous. Unless the Water Monkey could assist them—whoever that was—there was no guarantee of safety. He only mentioned it as a gang-like group whose boats were the only ones able to navigate safely. Many had tried to travel by water, whether from the court or elsewhere, but none had succeeded; either their boats sank halfway or they encountered bandits. No vessel had made it through unscathed.
Of course, within Tianli Kingdom itself there were no issues, but once outside its borders, trouble awaited. She pondered this now, realizing she had already left Tianli Kingdom behind.
*
Meanwhile, Tian Mingrui led his troops out of the city and encountered several ambushes along the way. Fortunately, they managed to escape unscathed. However, upon hearing news about Shen Muhan, Tian Mingrui was so distressed that he fell gravely ill and was barely clinging to life with the help of medicine.
The accompanying Imperial Physician shook his head in confusion and concern.
"Imperial Physician, is His Majesty feeling any better?"
On the first night after leaving the city, they set up camp in a secluded forest. Due to Tian Mingrui's condition, many were dispatched to assist Shen Muqing to avoid delaying important matters further. The Zhao Family Brothers remained behind; after all, as sons of high-ranking officials, it was only natural for them to stay and ensure the emperor's safety.
The night was deepening with heavy moisture in the mountain air. Although a full moon shone brightly above, a thin mist had settled among the trees, creating a hazy atmosphere all around. Several physicians sat cross-legged on the grass outdoors discussing Tian Mingrui's illness when the Zhao Family Brothers approached. Zhao Yaowei asked in a low voice.
The brothers looked worried and concerned as they glanced at the physicians who hung their heads dejectedly.
After exchanging glances among themselves, one physician with the best qualifications finally spoke up:
"To be honest with you both, the Emperor has a deep bond with the Shen Heir, akin to that of brothers. When this news reached him, the Emperor was unable to bear it and has been troubled ever since. Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do about it."
Upon hearing this, the Zhao Family Brothers exchanged a knowing smile, one that only they could understand, while outwardly appearing extremely sorrowful. After a long moment, Zhao Yangwu choked out:
"Thank you for your hard work, esteemed physicians. The Emperor truly deserves to be called a wise ruler; it is our fortune that he cares so much for his subjects. Please take good care of him and hope for his swift recovery."
"Mr. Taibai, you have finally arrived."
The several physicians clasped their fists in salute, sighing heavily. The Zhao Family Brothers exchanged glances and were about to leave when they saw Tian Ming Rui's personal eunuch, Little Li, respectfully leading a figure dressed in red toward them.
The man was tall and slender as jade, wearing a silver mask that revealed only the elegant curve of his chin and a pair of deep Cold Eyes. Dressed in blood-red robes, he walked with grace and steadiness; each step sent the hem of his robe swirling in a beautiful and dazzling arc, particularly striking against the thick white mist of the night.
What stood out most was not his attire but the medicine box slung over his left shoulder.
Mr. Taibai?
The Zhao Family Brothers exchanged glances again, pondering for a moment before revealing expressions of confusion and surprise. Who was this person, and why was he here?
"Is this a newly invited doctor?"
Suddenly, they turned to look at the several physicians who appeared dumbfounded. Zhao Yangwu asked in confusion.
The physicians exchanged glances, their faces showing signs of worry, their eyes burning with indignation. After a while, no one answered his question.
These were the most experienced Imperial Physicians in the palace; if it weren't for the Emperor personally requesting their presence, they would never have come. Yet Mr. Taibai was clearly quite young and someone they had never heard of before. Wasn't this just openly slapping the faces of these Imperial Physicians?
Proud as they were, how could they not feel anger or resentment?
The Emperor did not trust them but chose to believe someone whose name he had never even heard before.
Seeing the expressions of the imperial physicians, the Zhao Family Brothers knew it was pointless to ask further, so they turned to leave. Just as they walked a short distance, with a wave of his hand, a shadow appeared immediately. Zhao Yaowei whispered something in the soldier's ear, and in an instant, the shadow vanished into the night.
"Mr. Taibai, is there any way to cure my heartache?"
Tian Ming Rui's tent was much more luxurious than usual; aside from the palace maidens, it had everything one could expect. The ground was covered with thick cotton quilts and blankets, yet at that moment, only the two of them were inside. Tian Ming Rui had curled himself up in the thick bedding, leaving only one arm exposed while Mr. Taibai was checking his pulse. Noticing Mr. Taibai remained silent for a long time, Tian Ming Rui coughed lightly into his handkerchief before weakly asking.
Mr. Taibai's dark eyes fixed intently on him. After a moment, he sighed and said:
"The illness has taken root in your heart; you must conquer it yourself. No one else can help you."
"Thank you, Mr. Taibai. Please prescribe me some medicine to enter a dream state."
Suddenly, Tian Ming Rui tightly grasped Mr. Taibai's palm and discreetly slipped a note into his hand where no one else could see. Then he spoke in a sorrowful tone.
"Your Majesty, we have shared a bond of fate. I remember when we first met; you were despondent over a woman. I then prescribed you medicine to enter a dream state, allowing you to immerse yourself in dreams. As long as someone mentions that woman's name in front of you, she would appear before your eyes as if she were that woman. Over these years, have you managed to forget her?"
Damn it, why bring that up? Tian Ming Rui's face buried in the quilt twisted in agony as he fiercely pinched Mr. Taibai's palm with such force that it might draw blood.
Only when that hand quickly withdrew did he take a deep breath and peek out from under the covers, looking extremely forlorn.
"Let’s not talk about the past; I thought I would never forget her, but unexpectedly, with the passage of time, I found I had indeed forgotten her. However, shortly after forgetting her, I discovered something even more painful: Shen Heir has somehow embedded himself deep within my heart, and I cannot extract him."
"Understood, Your Majesty’s troubles are clear to me. I will prepare a prescription right away."
As soon as he finished speaking, Mr. Taibai suddenly jumped up and hurriedly sat at the table with a brush dipped in ink to start writing the prescription. In truth, he wanted to leave this place immediately; at this moment, he felt goosebumps all over his body. Perhaps only at this time could he reveal his true self.
That was also how Jiao Jiao liked him...
Mr. Taibai came and went in a hurry; this was the only witness everyone had. Little Li escorted him out and had just turned back when he went to Zhao Family Brothers' tent.
"Father-in-law, it's so late at night, what brings you here? Is it possible that the Emperor has fallen ill again?"
Seeing the sudden appearance of Little Li, the Zhao Family Brothers looked somewhat strange. After a moment to collect themselves, they asked with concern.
Little Li glanced around and then made a shushing gesture with his finger on his lips. He then crept over like a thief, and once he reached them, he pulled out a prescription from his pocket and whispered:
"Esteemed sirs, Mr. Taibai said that the Emperor is suffering from inner demons and must conquer them himself. He has only provided some auxiliary medicine. Currently, you two have the highest prestige in the military camp and are the Emperor's most trusted. This medicine is said to be extremely hard to find, and given the desolate mountains and wilderness, it won't be easy to procure these herbs. The Emperor fears that time may bring more troubles, so he sent me to share this prescription with you two. You both have extensive experience; perhaps you can find these herbs in a short time."
Upon hearing this, the Zhao Family Brothers were delighted. Indeed, it matched what their informant had reported. They had thought that Tian Ming Rui was capable of recognizing some expert, but it turned out he was just a swindler offering an illusory prescription. Wasn't Tian Ming Rui courting death?
Moreover, it was laughable that Tian Ming Rui had feelings for Shen Muhan. That explained why he had been reluctant to establish a consort; it seemed he had such preferences. Unfortunately, Shen Muhan could no longer feel anything. If she could feel something, who knows if she would have killed him on the spot.
Though pleased, they did not show it outwardly. Looking at the strong and vigorous handwriting on the prescription, a faint shadow flickered in their eyes as they said with concern:
"Father-in-law, can we trust Mr. Taibai? We must not fall for any swindles that could harm the Emperor."
"Rest assured, esteemed sirs. The Emperor and Mr. Taibai are old acquaintances. Once... uh, it's inconvenient for me to say more."
The two hundredth chapter has just come out of the small black room and failed to pass review again; isn't Chen quite lewd...
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