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You Were Born a Nobleman, Chapter Eighty-Eight: What Postures Have You Done?
Tang Zisu heard the funniest joke: "Afraid? Reluctant? What are you afraid of, Peacock King? Kong Xuan, stop pretending; who are you trying to disgust?"
“Tang Zisu! You scoundrel!” Kong Xuan radiated a brilliant silver light, with strands of blood swirling around him. He raised his hand and struck down towards Tang Zisu's crown.
The sound of flesh colliding echoed, but it was not Tang Zisu who was hit. Horse Abdomen lunged forward, shielding Tang Zisu beneath him, taking the full force of Kong Xuan's strike on his back.
Blood dripped from Horse Abdomen's mouth onto Tang Zisu's face. Tang Zisu supported him: “Horse Abdomen, are you okay?”
Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand, Horse Abdomen replied in an extremely calm voice, “Master, I’m fine.”
“Master? Scoundrel, how many things are there that I don’t know about?” The red in Kong Xuan’s eyes deepened; everything he looked at was shrouded in a bloody haze, making it impossible to see Horse Abdomen’s appearance clearly.
Horse Abdomen straightened up, his disheveled hair radiating as he stepped in front of Kong Xuan. He opened his mouth to reveal sharp teeth and shook his head while growling, “Even if you are Ming Wang, I cannot harm my master.”
The bare-bodied youth stood unabashedly before him, calmly protecting Tang Zisu. It was so natural and justified, while Tang Zisu showed no signs of weakness, regret, or grievance. I give you a chance; speak up! Explain! Tell me that what I see isn’t real; that this is just a misunderstanding.
No matter how well Kong Xuan treated Tang Zisu, it was merely a small part of the world he offered in the name of love. Like Lang Ye, even though they had transformed into humans, donned clothing, and recited poetry for thousands of years, their blood still ran wild; this genetic makeup determined that when faced with certain violations of their bottom line, they would reveal their most brutal nature and resolve matters in the most primal way. There were even legends that peacocks were inherently fierce, fond of human flesh, and could draw blood from miles away. The Snowy Mountain, where he resided, was devoid of human presence for five hundred miles.
Perhaps from Kong Xuan’s perspective, he had already been good enough to Tang Zisu, showing enough tolerance.
In an instant, two people who had longed for each other turned into enemies intent on harming one another.
Struggling to rise from the ground, with blood dripping from his fingers, Tang Zisu took slow steps toward Kong Xuan, but Kong Xuan’s vision was blurred; he could not see at all.
Horse Abdomen turned around, wanting to embrace Tang Zisu, but Kong Xuan was quicker. He hooked his fingers and grabbed Horse Abdomen's wrist, a crisp sound of bones breaking echoed as Kong Xuan snapped the man's wrist.
Horse Abdomen was incredibly fierce, as if the broken bone did not belong to him. He charged forward with a roar, dragging his broken arm.
Kong Xuan nimbly dodged, saying, "Still just a beast."
Tang Zisu covered her lower abdomen and cried out in despair, "Kong Xuan, you can't hurt him."
Hearing this only fueled Kong Xuan's rage further. He kicked hard at Horse Abdomen's waist, sending him crashing to the ground again.
At this moment, Horse Abdomen was covered in wounds, dragging a broken arm. His amber eyes were no longer clear; he seemed to be in a semi-conscious state.
Tang Zisu stumbled over and stood beside Horse Abdomen. Tears filled her big eyes, but she tried hard to hold back her emotions. "Kong Xuan, that's enough. Don't harm the innocent."
The scent of blood quickened Kong Xuan's heartbeat. A wild beast was unleashed from its cage within him, craving blood. A remaining shred of rationality told him he was losing control, but this madness felt like a giant vortex that he couldn't escape.
Kong Xuan's eyes stung with pain. He closed them briefly and spoke with a hint of anguish in his voice, "Innocent? The people I want to kill are not innocent."
"What about me? I deserve it even more. Kong Xuan, I misjudged you and trusted you wrongly. Let's end this today; I don't want to stay in this world full of madness anymore."
Kong Xuan suddenly reached out, his cold fingers gripping Tang Zisu's neck. His eyes showed no emotion as he slowly whispered, "I won't let you die; I can't bear it..."
His grip tightened gradually. "You all do this; you say one thing and do another, merely trying to scheme against me. What do you take me for?"
Kong Xuan let out a roar that shook the cave, causing stones to tumble down. The loud noise startled those at the entrance. Lang Ye rushed in first and saw Kong Xuan choking Tang Zisu. Panic gripped him like never before as he shouted, "Kong Xuan, let her go! Are you crazy? She's Tang Zisu; she's your Tang Zisu!"
Kong Xuan ignored Lang Ye completely; his focus remained on the small woman beneath his hand. She was surprisingly quiet, showing no signs of struggle and even closing her eyes as a tear slowly rolled down her fair cheek.
Kong Xuan's slender fingers were enveloped in a golden glow; with just a light touch, the woman who betrayed him could forever vanish from his sight.
On the brink of life and death, he still couldn't bring himself to act. In a daze, memories of yesterday surged in his mind, her every smile and frown illuminating his cold, dark heart like sunlight. His fingers lost their strength, and he felt helpless.
The pressure around his neck suddenly vanished. Tang Zisu didn't have time to cough loudly or catch her breath before she collapsed into darkness.
Kong Xuan reached out to hold her, the bloodlust in his eyes gradually fading, leaving him in a state of dreamy confusion. "Where am I? What have I done?"
Lang Ye stepped forward, ready to snatch Tang Zisu away. "Ancestor, you must have been possessed just now; you almost killed her."
Kong Xuan pushed Lang Ye aside with one hand and held Tang Zisu tightly, as if the ruthlessness from moments ago had never been him.
Lang Ye was pushed next to Horse Abdomen. He grabbed the young man and brought their faces close together. "Hey, isn't this Horse Abdomen? Didn't she just dive into Tang Zisu's bracelet? She said there was danger and came out to protect her. Was Tang Zisu in danger just now?"
Lang Ye reached out to check on the unconscious Tang Zisu, but Kong Xuan shielded her. "What are you doing? Are you trying to die?"
"Kong Xuan, you foolish idiot! Look at her fingers; all ten are dripping with blood. She's been poisoned by Corpse Poison."
Lang Ye's sharp eyes quickly spotted Tang Zisu's clothes thrown aside. He used a spear to lift them for Kong Xuan to see; indeed, dark energy coiled around them like snakes.
Kong Xuan summoned a burst of golden flames from his palm, instantly incinerating the clothes tainted with Corpse Poison. Frowning and with a grim expression, he carried Tang Zisu outside. The Broken Army and others at the cave entrance hurriedly made way for him. Lang Ye shouted from behind, "What about this monster?"
Kong Xuan didn't look back. "Take it with us."
Lang Ye hoisted the unconscious Horse Abdomen onto his shoulder, grumbling as he walked unsteadily. "Damn it! If it were just a naked girl I was carrying, that would be one thing, but now I've got a guy too? How disgusting is that? Ugh, your bird is digging into my shoulder."
Breaking the Silence let out a cold snort, "This is your fate."
"Hey, little kitty, what are you saying? This monster is half your relative; he has the same lower body as you. Why don't you carry him?"
Breaking the Silence roared, "Get lost."
Lang Ye curled his lip, but from the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Lijia's gritted teeth, causing his brow to twitch.
Kong Xuan took the person back, bathing and changing clothes to heal. He insisted on doing everything himself, rejecting Mei Xiao's attempts to help multiple times. At first, Lang Ye was a bit worried that he was going mad, but seeing the tenderness in his eyes eased his mind. He sent in some high-quality elixirs and patted Kong Xuan's shoulder, "Kong Xuan, don't tire yourself out too much. Today's incident feels suspicious; I'll go interrogate that little monster thoroughly."
Kong Xuan neither agreed nor disagreed. Lang Ye rolled his eyes helplessly; this dead peacock turned into a complete fool when it came to matters of the heart.
Kong Xuan quietly watched over Tang Zisu. His emotions had completely settled now as he looked at the pale and silent figure lying there, with dark purple bruises around her neck. He regretted it so much that he wished he could stab himself a few times. He found it strange how he had lost control—was it due to practicing too aggressively or because of that drop of red tear? Or perhaps...
Tang Zisu let out a low sound, seemingly about to wake up.
Kong Xuan watched her nervously, but the name Tang Zisu stuck in his throat.
Tang Zisu woke up but was unwilling to open her eyes. She feared facing this hypocritical and violent world and dreaded Kong Xuan's cold scrutiny. With her eyes closed, she mocked herself internally: Tang Zisu, what kind of karma did you accumulate in your past life to owe such a huge debt? Traveling through time, changing genders, constantly visiting the gates of hell like it's an amusement park.
Kong Xuan gently stroked her face; his fingers were icy cold, making Tang Zisu shiver involuntarily.
His fingers suddenly withdrew as Kong Xuan's voice turned slightly cold, "If you're awake, open your eyes. You can't escape from me."
It turned out nothing could escape his gaze; he saw right through her thoughts that barely touched the surface.
Tang Zisu's eyelashes fluttered as she slowly opened her eyes, and Kong Xuan's stunning face came into view.
Her brows were like ink paintings, and her hair was cut like a knife, but this beauty never bloomed for herself.
Tang Zisu felt gray inside and bitter on her lips. The sweetness of love she had just tasted was now overshadowed by a multitude of bitterness.
Kong Xuan's gaze scrutinized her inch by inch, not allowing her to evade: "Tell me, what exactly happened?"
Tang Zisu turned her head away, not wanting to look at him: "What you see is what it is."
Kong Xuan was provoked by her words, feeling as if a toad had been stuffed in his mouth. He clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white from the pressure. Taking a deep breath, he tried to suppress his anger: "Tang Zisu, be good, don't be willful. I want to hear the truth."
Usually, whenever Kong Xuan said "be good," Zisu would soften up halfway. But now it sounded sarcastic. She suddenly sat up and shouted at Kong Xuan: "What more truth do you need? Do you want to know how many positions I did with him or if there was any climax?"
As soon as Tang Zisu finished speaking, Kong Xuan leaned over and bit down on her lip.
Tang Zisu's chin was painfully pinched by Kong Xuan. The familiar scent filled her mouth as his soft and slippery tongue forcefully invaded, licking and kissing without restraint. Without thinking, she bit down on that soft tongue. Kong Xuan shuddered in pain but refused to let go; instead, his movements became even more intense, the taste of blood spreading in their entangled mouths.
Tang Zisu's mind was filled with images of Kong Xuan and Light Eye sharing a passionate kiss, driving her to the brink of madness.
She closed her eyes in anguish, but inside she couldn't stop feeling desolate.
Kong Xuan, if your kiss represents love, then who are you holding and kissing now?
Kong Xuan kissed with such intensity and heat, yet his heart trembled in fear.
He had never seriously considered what kind of status his feelings for Tang Zisu held. At first, he indeed regarded her as a substitute for Light Eye, but soon he realized they bore no resemblance at all. However, he liked this Tang Zisu—he liked her cheerful and unpretentious personality, her carefree silliness and soft smiles that were both endearing and gentle. He liked her pouting expression and the nonsensical words that spilled from her lips.
I liked her so much that I would rather give up my magic power than hurt her, and I liked her so much that I shed a second tear for her. The more you care, the more you are afraid of losing. Kong Xuan is not immune to vulgarity even if it is Ancient Demon God. In fact, if he could think deeply about many things and seek verification carefully, lies and conspiracies would definitely leave holes. But just now he was completely blinded by anger, jealousy, anxiety, and despair, so much so that he went crazy and hurt her. He regretted it, but he couldn't lose face. He hoped that Tang Zisu could circle around him like before, say a few more nice words to coax him and everything would be over, but Tang Zisu This time she was tougher than him, and even said excessive words, which made the jealousy that he had finally convinced himself to suppress show its signs again. The more Tang Zisu rejected him, the more uncomfortable she became. He even inflicted this discomfort on Tang Zisu, making her feel even more uncomfortable than him. He tore her clothes apart roughly, slid his fingers down her belly and dug directly into the dry softness. Tang Zisu shook his body and tightened his legs desperately, his voice was broken: "Kong Xuan, get out of here." His fingers went in more, Kong Xuan breathed quickly: "I don't believe a word you said, look. "There are no traces on you at all. I want to check it myself to see if you dare to accept anyone else except me." Tang Zisu suddenly didn't dare to move. She was afraid of hurting the child. This barbaric invasion was not only It hurt her body and completely tore her heart apart. All the sweetness and tenderness in the past are like a mirror, which has been severely broken by Kong Xuan and can never be put back together again. Kong Xuan Seeing that she no longer resisted, she changed her weapon and killed him directly. Tang Zisu was so scared that he was shaking all over, and begged Kong Xuan with tears in his eyes, "Kong Xuan, please, don't... you are using force in marriage, no, we are not married, We are nothing." Kong Xuan turned a deaf ear to her words, which was completely different from the usual gentle coaxing. Who can save her? This Kong Xuan is so terrible, as if he wants to eat her. Kong Xuan He didn't feel any better. He also felt pain when going in and out of the completely dry and tight place. But he had a masochistic feeling. The anger and depression in his heart must be vented to Instigator, maybe it can give him a moment of comfort.
Tang Zisu's face was full of tears and her skin was pale. Kong Xuan turned a blind eye and held her waist and moved hard. This kind of sexual incident, which is tantamount to rape, opened a big hole in Tang Zisu's body and mind, which can never be healed. Tang Zisu I feel like I might be dead. It would be great if she really died. If she really died, she could get rid of this body and this high-imitation face. A high-imitation is a high-imitation, and it will always be a knockoff that cannot be put on the market. Now that the genuine brand is back, the high-imitation should It was sent to be destroyed, but Kong Xuan, is this the way you destroyed it? That's so fucking wicked. What feelings, what sweetness, have never existed, they are all fake, they are all caused by two Great Deity people missing each other and using themselves as telephone lines. Such a cruel world is actually real, how can it be real? Tang Zisu has never hurt anyone or done anything wrong, why should she endure this? Kong Xuan Looking at the pain on her face, she felt as cold as if she was in an ice cave. &nb sp; He didn't want to hurt her, but he couldn't help but hurt her, thinking that he would feel better this way, but no, he was still burned by her tears, and his heart was blocked by a ball of mud. If it was not cleared, it would burst. danger. He no longer dared to look at Tang Zisu's crying face, nor did he dare to listen to what she was saying with her cries. He just cut the tart vigorously, leaving only the instinct of the beast. This humiliating torture did not last long. Neither the person who endured it nor the person who invaded could get any pleasure. Kong Xuan hurriedly rolled off Tang Zisu and escaped from this room filled with Tang Zisucrying house. Kong Xuan was stopped by Lang Ye when he rushed out. Kong Xuan said angrily: "Get out of the way." Lang Ye grabbed his arm: "Let's go to my room for a while. ” Kong Xuan was dragged to his room by Lang Ye. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Horse Abdomen wrapped into rice dumplings lying on the carpet. Lang Ye hurriedly stopped the angry Kong Xuan: "Kong Xuan, do you know him? Horse Abdomen, the Horse Abdomen guarding Tang Zisu."
"He." At this moment, Kong Xuan took a closer look at the boy in front of him, and indeed, he was the beast with the body of a Human-Faced Tiger.
The boy glanced at him coldly and then lay down again, seemingly resting to recover his energy.
Lang Ye pulled Kong Xuan down to sit. "What's wrong with you today? You saw it too; he's at best a half-human, half-beast. Do you really think Tang Zisu would like him?"
Kong Xuan shot him a cold glance. "You're still a beast. Mi Ruanruan seems to like you just fine."
Lang Ye became a bit anxious and said seriously, "Kong Xuan, even men would feel uncomfortable in that situation, but they really didn't do anything. Just now, Horse Abdomen told me that Tang Zisu fell into the Sealing Pool and almost got dragged down. It was he who came out from the jade bracelet to save Tang Zisu during the crisis. However, Tang Zisu was poisoned by Corpse Poison, so he took off his clothes covered in Corpse Poison and forced the poison out through his limbs. What’s wrong with that? Even if he wasn't wearing clothes, would you wear them if you transformed from a peacock into a human?"
"Of course I would wear them; only you would be naked when transforming from a wolf into a human."
Lang Ye glanced at Horse Abdomen and whispered, "Let me tell you, with your attitude, even as a bird you'd still be thinking about clothes. What beast likes those dragging fabrics? To be honest, I got beaten up by Softy every day because the first time she saw me transform into a human, I wasn't wearing any clothes. I forgot about it and greeted her; I nearly scared the poor girl to death. If I’m like this, what about this Half-Demon? He probably doesn’t feel ashamed about not wearing clothes."
Seeing Kong Xuan frowning in silence, Lang Ye quickly added, "Kong Xuan, today’s situation isn’t normal. I was guarding your door earlier; several groups of people passed by wanting to talk to you about their impressions. As your brother, let me advise you: don’t let others influence you. You know your woman best. And one last thing: if you’ve been too harsh with her—oh man, that noise was terrible! You shouldn’t have done that. Go back and apologize; this will blow over. Couples argue sometimes; don’t act all high and mighty about it. Here, take this good wound medicine and hurry up."
Kong Xuan remained silent, only staring intently at Horse Abdomen. Horse Abdomen lay motionless on the blanket, slightly curled up with one hand propping up his chin; he looked almost exactly like when he transformed back from Broken Army. Lang Ye gently kicked the boy's perky backside and said, "He’s still a child by human standards—at most fifteen or sixteen years old. I really don’t know how he has cultivated for thousands of years. Just now I gave him a chicken, and now he’s behaving like a kitten."
Kong Xuan played with the small round box Lang Ye had given him and suddenly asked, "Does Tang Zisu not know the way?"
Lang Ye felt a pang in his heart. "No way! When she left, I warned her about that place. With her personality, she wouldn’t go there out of curiosity."
The two exchanged glances before turning their attention back to Horse Abdomen. Horse Abdomen didn’t lift his eyelids and spoke in a flat tone: "I don’t know; I was asleep until I broke the jade ring and woke up."
Kong Xuan asked, "Then can you go back to sleep, Young Master Horse Abdomen?"
Horse Abdomen lazily lifted his head, his amber eyes staring unflinchingly into Kong Xuan's eyes: "No, I must protect my master."
Kong Xuan, under Lang Ye's intense gaze, broke off a piece of the table corner and said, "She has me."
"You can't. She almost died."
This statement shocked Kong Xuan on two levels. What does "you can't" mean? Little Monster, didn't your mother teach you not to say that men can't do something? The words "almost died" hit Kong Xuan like a stone, creating a deep pit in his mind. Tang Zisu didn't die, but she had nearly lost half her life due to his actions. What was wrong with him?
Thinking this, Kong Xuan quickly stood up and rushed to his room. Lang Ye shouted from behind, "What should we do with this Little Monster?"
"Leave it for you to deal with!"
At that moment, the little Chubby Cat caught a whiff of Bird's Nest and pounced over, claiming that the Bird's Nest from their place was all artificial, while the one here was the real premium golden thread blood swallow. However, today she didn't even want to show her back, completely wrapped in blankets, only a vague outline of her bottom visible.
Kong Xuan gently lifted the blanket and stroked her long hair softly, saying, "You can't skip meals. Come on, get up and have some Bird's Nest Porridge."
A pair of hands reached out from under the blanket and pulled him closer.
Kong Xuan wasn't one to lower himself to coax someone; he felt awkward and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he sat down saying, "Tang Zisu, let me tell you a joke."
Tang Zisu didn't respond but perked up her ears, curious about what kind of joke someone like Kong Xuan could tell.
"One day, the Queen Mother and the Jade Emperor were admiring flowers in the Imperial Garden when they suddenly saw the Howling Celestial Dog chasing a female dog. The Queen Mother got furious and said Erlang Shen couldn't control his dog’s beastly nature. The Jade Emperor was engrossed in watching the lively scene; fearing that the Queen Mother would get angry at the dog, he said, 'Your Majesty, I have a beastly nature too!' Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother felt flustered and asked him what kind of beastly nature he had. The Jade Emperor straightened up proudly and barked!"
After finishing the joke, Kong Xuan kept watching Tang Zisu's reaction. However, she remained quiet without even a hint of a smile. Kong Xuan sighed deeply: "I was counting on this joke to get through the rest of my life; it seems that's not going to happen."
Just as he finished speaking, Tang Zisu laughed. After holding it in for so long, she finally burst out laughing. The joke itself wasn't particularly funny; after all, Tang Zisu was laughing hard because of Kong Xuan's expression—especially when he imitated a dog barking. She laughed until tears streamed down her face, her eyes sparkling brightly. Taking advantage of this moment, Kong Xuan leaned closer: "Not angry anymore? Good girl, let's eat."
Tang Zisu's smile suddenly disappeared as she grabbed the blanket again.
Kong Xuan yanked the blanket away. "Tang Zisu, stop messing around."
"Who am I messing with? If Ming Wang finds me annoying, he can leave right away, Horse Abdomen." Tang Zisu called out, and Horse Abdomen immediately appeared before them. He was wearing oversized clothes from Lang Ye, and to make it easier to move, he had torn the cuffs of his pants. He had a particularly beggar-like demeanor.
Even so, he still wasn't used to it; he fidgeted and scratched himself. If it weren't for his naturally stiff face, Kong Xuan would have thought he was a relative of Sun Wukong. Thinking of Sun Wukong reminded him of their upcoming trip to Flower Fruit Mountain, which made Kong Xuan feel anxious again.
Horse Abdomen came in and called softly, "Master."
Tang Zisu said, "Horse Abdomen, we are not welcome here. We should leave."
Horse Abdomen obediently approached Tang Zisu, ready to pick her up.
Kong Xuan quickly stepped in front of Horse Abdomen. "You go out; I need to talk to her."
Horse Abdomen stood still. Even if you could beat me up until I couldn't find my teeth, I can only listen to my master's words.
Kong Xuan had no choice but to turn to Tang Zisu and say, "Let him go out; otherwise, we'll be having clear broth made from Horse Abdomen for lunch today."
Tang Zisu cursed Kong Xuan's entire family in her heart and then told Horse Abdomen, "You go out first; I need to talk to him."
Horse Abdomen seemed a bit worried. He looked at Tang Zisu and then at Kong Xuan, shaking his head.
Tang Zisu reassured him, "It's fine; you can go."
After Horse Abdomen left, Kong Xuan remarked, "He seems quite clever when he's in beast form, but when he turns human, he acts like a blockhead."
Tang Zisu did not respond and coldly asked, "What do you want to say?"
Kong Xuan took the bowl and spoon. "Eat."
Tang Zisu shook her head. "I don't want to eat, I have no appetite."
"If you don't eat, I'll let Horse Abdomen eat. It doesn't matter if he can't finish it; I'll just have him carry it." Kong Xuan scooped a spoonful of Bird's Nest Porridge, pretending to cool it down while secretly glancing at Tang Zisu.
Tang Zisu shot him a fierce glare, wishing she could take a piece of his flesh. She opened her mouth and took the porridge he offered, swallowing it forcefully while glaring at Kong Xuan with fiery eyes, exuding an impressive aura!
Kong Xuan smiled at Tang Zisu. He realized that only by provoking her could she break free from her state of feigned indifference. Just like now, with anger flickering in her big eyes and her cheeks flushed, this was truly his Tang Zisu.
In this strange atmosphere, the bowl of porridge was finished. Tang Zisu reached out to wipe her mouth when Kong Xuan suddenly grabbed her wrist. "Don't move, I'll wipe it for you."
The white silk handkerchief brushed against Tang Zisu's skin like Kong Xuan's soft lips, causing her to shiver slightly. She leaned back gently, avoiding Kong Xuan's hand, and said softly, "I'll do it myself."
Kong Xuan handed the handkerchief to her and stood for a moment before saying, "Tang Zisu, I'm sorry."
Tang Zisu was somewhat surprised. He finally said it; he could say those three words after all. Why hadn't he said them sooner?
Tang Zisu remained calm. "Kong Xuan, is there nothing else you want to say besides those three words?"
These days, Tang Zisu had been thinking about their complicated relationship, about Kong Xuan's past with that complexity, and about their future together. Sometimes she thought that since things were so complicated, maybe they should just part ways. But once that thought crossed her mind, pain surged through her entire body; every pore and every cell ached!
So she began to think of other things—how Kong Xuan treated her well in daily life, his every word and action. But as she pondered more deeply, even the dullest melon would eventually come to understand something. She suddenly realized that there was something off about seeing Kong Xuan kissing Light Eye that day. But what was wrong? That feeling flashed by but she couldn't grasp it.
Now Kong Xuan stood before her, staring intently at her with clear, bright eyes, though the left eye was veiled with a faint layer of red. Tang Zisu suddenly felt as if she had pierced through a thin veil; she opened her mouth and asked, "Kong Xuan, what’s wrong with your eyes—" Suddenly, a wave of nausea surged up her throat, and she quickly covered her mouth with a handkerchief to signal that she was about to vomit. Kong Xuan handed her a spittoon adorned with gold to let her throw up.
Tang Zisu retched violently, expelling everything she had just consumed until she was left vomiting bile. Kong Xuan patted her back, furrowing his brow in concern, unsure of what to do. After a while, when she finally stopped vomiting, he poured water for her to rinse her mouth and used a damp cloth to wipe her face and hands.
Tang Zisu lay flat on the ground, feeling as if she were on the verge of death. However, seeing someone so diligently attending to her suddenly brought warmth to her heart. When had this person ever cared for anyone like this? She thought about how an ordinary mortal like herself could receive such attention from the Peacock King; even if it were all an act or had ulterior motives, what did it matter?
As Tang Zisu pondered these thoughts, she began to drift off to sleep.
Meanwhile, Kong Xuan was truly alarmed. How could someone vomit like this without reason? He sent Lang Ye rushing three thousand miles away to summon the Divine Healer from Jiuhua Mountain to examine Tang Zisu.
The Divine Healer was originally a green pine tree on the mountain that had been enlightened by Shennong and cultivated into immortality. He spent his days learning from Shennong and mingling with various herbs. The last time he was summoned by the Breaking Army, he firmly declared that Tang Zisu was beyond saving. Now that Lang Ye asked him to witness a miracle, he immediately followed along.
When he examined Tang Zisu's pulse, she was still in a daze and only heard him say, "Congratulations, Ming Wang! Your wife is pregnant!"
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