Chapter 43

With a gentle grasp of her slender hand, Sheng Lingwu, who was still asleep in the Yiyou Tower, appeared before her eyes.

"You'll see her soon."

Still in a daze, Sheng Lingwu immediately knelt down after Lingwu spoke.

"Thank you, Lady Meng Po!" Five-year-old Sheng Lingwu couldn't hide her joy, but still obediently thanked her.

Lingwu's exquisite writing brush affectionately brushed against its owner's jade-like hand.

Ling Wu responded with a light touch, and the Jinghong Brush finally calmed down.

Sheng Yu, who was holding Ling Wu, waved everyone away and looked at Yu Bai with a heavy expression, "What are the chances of success in this matter?"

Yu Bai also put away his previous ease and turned serious, saying, "Your Majesty, originally it was only 50%, but Consort Bai is Your Highness's birth mother, and the root of the illness was born in her womb. Mother and daughter are connected by heart, and their bloodline is even purer, so it is 30% more."

But Sheng Yu still wouldn't budge, "What if you add my blood?"

Yu Bai paused, then knelt down, lifting his robes, and solemnly said, "Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, and the blood transfusion should be 99% successful. However, you will be weak for some time afterward, and I am worried that someone might harbor disloyal thoughts..."

Sheng Yu raised his hand to interrupt, "Those around me are not useless, let alone assassins who can get close. They cannot escape just because I am in good health."

"..." Yu Bai was stunned.

Hmm, that seems... to make sense!

Sheng Yu picked up Ling Wu, pressed down the hidden compartment in the Imperial Study, and stepped into the dark room, which was fully equipped with torture instruments.

Bai Mihan had been waiting there for a long time. When she saw Sheng Yu, her eyes no longer held any of the emotions she had felt in the past.

His gaze was fixed on Ling Wu, who appeared to be asleep in Sheng Yu's arms.

Naturally, Sheng Yu didn't spare a single glance either.

Since she was willing to use all her blood to give Jiao Jiao a new life, she could be considered lucky.

Otherwise, when Jiaojiao comes of age, Bai Mihan will have to endure all the torture instruments here.

The strange method Yu Bai mentioned that day was blood transfusion, which required the blood of a close relative to be used for a complete rebirth.

It's called a blood transfusion, but in reality, it's exchanging one's fate with the underworld, and the number of fates obtained varies and is uncertain.

Lingwu, who was in mid-air, murmured to Sheng Lingwu, "Go."

In the blink of an eye, Sheng Lingwu returned to her own body.

She can sense everything in the outside world, but she cannot speak or control it.

Bai Mihan did not kneel down to Sheng Yu, but calmly made a request, "This concubine wants to hug her."

Sheng Yu coldly warned, "If you dare to hurt Jiao Jiao, then death will be a luxury for you."

“I was bewitched before, but now in this world… I have no other relatives besides her, so I will not harm her.”

Her laughter was pure and sarcastic. "And you know, too, that I am stupid and foolish, otherwise I wouldn't have remained like this for so many years..."

A bitter look appeared in her eyes, and she said no more, instead changing her tone:

"This humble servant would not risk her life for three years without missing a single day just to harm Ya Ya; I only wish to see her once."

Sheng Yu gently turned the ring on his finger for a moment, and several auras descended from the shadows. He uttered softly, "I will trust you this time."

Bai Mihan raised her eyes, which had been lowered, and walked towards Ling Wu.

Once she got closer, her heart softened.

Even when she sleeps, the little girl looks sweet and soft, like a lily of the valley that blooms only under the night sky, radiating a lustrous glow, innocent and pure.

Why did she do such a thing? Was it really her during that time? She was often praised for her purity and kindness when she was young...

Bai Mihan smiled bitterly. Her fingertips trembled, and she only dared to hug Sheng Lingwu lightly for a moment before letting go.

Then he stared at Ling Wu intently, wanting to etch her face deeply into his mind.

Until a clear tear slid down Sheng Lingwu's cheek, Bai Mihan finally shed large, hot tears as well.

She choked back tears, "It was Mother's fault, it was Mother's fault! In the next life, Ya Ya will be Mother's daughter again, and Mother will make it up to Ya Ya, okay? Okay?"

Unfortunately, Sheng Lingwu used her soul to ask for only a mother's embrace, and there was no next life for her.

Unfortunately, Bai Mihan was unaware of this.

The only response to Bai Mihan's plea was complete silence.

Finally, Yu Bai urged, "Your Highness, the young prince has taken the medicine and is now asleep. If we delay any longer... I'm afraid we'll miss the best time."

Bai Mihan quickly wiped away her tears, awkwardly apologized, and then drank the bowl of thick, dark medicine without hesitation.

"The pain will be amplified a hundredfold after drinking this medicine, and your body will become weak and unable to move. If you can't bear it, you can bite down on a handkerchief with your teeth."

Yu Bai lowered his head and picked up an exquisite instrument of torture.

"But this is also to amplify the medicine's effects, so that His Highness won't have to suffer pain. In that case... shall I begin?"

Bai Mihan nodded without the slightest hesitation.

When she saw Sheng Yu drink it as well, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but it quickly turned into relief.

Ya Ya will definitely not suffer any more grievances in the future.

Yu Bai lowered his eyes, his gaze focused intently.

Lingwu, who was in mid-air, escorted Sheng Lingwu back to the Yiyou Tower. After fulfilling her wish to be hugged by her mother, the little girl wiped away her tears and, before leaving, kowtowed three times and choked out her thanks: "Thank you, Lady Meng Po."

When Sheng Lingwu's blood was almost completely drained, Yu Bai placed a pill in her mouth.

When Lingwu saw it, her eyes showed a hint of approval.

In such a backward world, it's truly remarkable that someone could develop medical skills to such an extent.

The room was dark, filled with the stench of blood...

As Bai Mihan lay down, her eyes held pain, pleading, and also a sense of relief...

The imperial harem is like a well adorned with splendor; once you enter, you can never get out.

As her consciousness sank, she remembered the day her wet nurse died.

The day her wet nurse left, she understood why Sheng Yu doted on her so much.

Because he couldn't bear to see his beloved empress suffer even the slightest harm.

She suffered from plots against her for several years after entering the palace. If it weren't for her wet nurse's careful precautions and Sheng Yu's secret support, she would probably have been gone long ago.

An orphan girl poses no threat, which is why he allowed her to have a child; otherwise, it would be too suspicious.

After all, the mother has been pampered for many years and is still healthy, yet she has been unable to conceive. Who would believe that?

But in the end, one wrong step led to another...

Or perhaps, she made a mistake from the very first time she met Sheng Yu.

Wet nurse, Mi Han was wrong. Mi Han doesn't want to enter the palace as a concubine, nor does she want wealth and glory...

The room was filled with the stench of blood; Bai Mihan's body had completely lost all color.

The brightly colored long dress was stained with a few drops of blood, a testament to her having been to this world.

Sheng Yu had also lost some blood, and her face was pale and she was very weak, but she still went to see Ling Wu as soon as possible.

"How is Jiaojiao?"

Fine beads of sweat glistened on Yu Bai's forehead as he smiled, revealing a set of pearly white teeth. "This method is successful! Your Highness is safe!"

Upon hearing this, Sheng Yu finally felt relieved.

But soon, Sheng Yu frowned again, "Why hasn't Jiao Jiao woken up yet?"

"Your Majesty, the young prince is too young and his body has not yet fully developed. He needs to sleep for two days after the blood transfusion to recover properly before he can wake up."

Sheng Yu was still worried and only agreed to leave after Yu Bai persuaded her several times.

Yu Bai finally managed to hug Ling Wu, but just as he stepped out of the dark room, he was taken away by another figure.

Before the Empress could question him, Sheng Yu, who was a step behind, let down his guard the moment he saw the Empress.

He fell straight toward the Empress, but fortunately Zhang Delu and Yu Bai used all four of their hands to avert the crisis.

Upon seeing this, the Empress's expression grew even colder!

The baby in her arms smelled not only of its own cool fragrance, but also of blood!