Chapter 94 The Emperor Actually Needs Her to Extend His Life

Meng Yanzhi really drank too much last night, and she never expected that her drunkenness would cause such a big mess!

She looked at Xiao Xingyuan pitifully and said, "I spoke nonsense while drunk yesterday, please don't mind it, Your Majesty."

"You said a lot last night, including that I am about to die and that you were reborn. Miss Meng, you have quite the imagination." Xiao Xingyuan still had that forced smile.

Just by looking at his face, you can't tell whether he's angry or not.

However, based on this information, Meng Yanzhi genuinely felt that her life was about to end.

"Your Majesty, I really had too much to drink. Those words should not be taken seriously."

"Please, Your Majesty, forget about it."

Meng Yanzhi really wanted to bury herself; it was so embarrassing, so incredibly embarrassing.

She had drunk far too much, so she couldn't remember a single word of what she said last night. Yet, Xiao Xingyuan was trying to recall it for her. What was the difference between this and being slowly tortured to death?

Seeing Meng Yanzhi's pitiful state, Xiao Xingyuan snorted, "Serve the food!"

"Yes, yes! Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!" Meng Yanzhi quickly stood up and then began to serve food to Xiao Xingyuan, watching him carefully.

After glancing at it a few times and confirming that they really didn't intend to pursue the matter, she breathed a sigh of relief and whispered, "Your Majesty, I didn't say anything else outrageous yesterday, did I?"

"You're about to die, isn't that considered utterly rebellious?"

"Meng Yanzhi, keep your mouth shut, or I'll sew it shut for you!"

Xiao Xingyuan knew in his heart that he was about to die, so he didn't care. He had already chosen his successor. In any case, as long as there was an emperor in the world and the people lived in peace and prosperity, that was enough.

Seeing Xiao Xingyuan like this, Meng Yanzhi felt a little uncomfortable. She had always called him a tyrant, but she realized that Xiao Xingyuan was just more principled, not cruel.

Sometimes he is very kind and generous, and he is wholeheartedly devoted to the well-being of the people and the world.

Just then, the imperial physician came to take her pulse. Meng Yanzhi didn't dare to linger, so she tidied herself up and turned to leave.

The imperial physician carefully examined your pulse, then exclaimed with delight, "Your Majesty, your health shows signs of rejuvenation!"

What?

Xiao Xingyuan was slightly surprised and frowned as he looked at the imperial physician: "Are you sure?"

"It does indeed show signs of rejuvenation, but I don't know why."

"Your Majesty, just to be on the safe side, perhaps we should have the Imperial Advisor come and take a look?"

The imperial physician looked at Xiao Xingyuan with a smile, his expression revealing surprise.

Anyone who knows Xiao Xingyuan knows that he was a very, very good emperor.

The Imperial Advisor Ling Xiao arrived very quickly.

Upon entering, Ling Xiao immediately took Xiao Xingyuan's pulse carefully and began to calculate, saying, "Your Majesty, the destined person has been found."

"The destined one?" Xiao Xingyuan frowned and looked at Ling Xiao: "What do you mean?"

“Your Majesty has someone in your destiny who can turn misfortune into good fortune; this person is Your Majesty’s benefactor,” Ling Xiao said earnestly.

However, Xiao Xingyuan simply rolled his eyes at him and said, "Speak like a human being!"

"Your Majesty possesses a pure yang constitution, devoid of any yin energy, which is why you burned your own lifeline. Therefore, you need a woman with an extremely yin constitution to match you. This is an extremely rare and difficult matter, which is why I did not tell Your Majesty before."

"Now, His Majesty has found this person himself, and..."

Ling Xiao's eyes became somewhat ambiguous when he said this.

"Your Majesty should know who it is, shouldn't you?"

"Your Majesty is completely captivated by this person."

This guy!

Xiao Xingyuan blushed slightly in embarrassment and coughed, "Shut up, what nonsense are you talking about?"

"It seems His Majesty is truly unable to resist, which is why he frequently indulges in sensual pleasures and practices the 'yin-yang replenishment' method." Ling Xiao coughed, trying his best to keep his tone normal and serious.

But the gossip fire in his eyes was still about to burst out: "Your Majesty, who exactly is this person?"

Based on Ling Xiao's description, Xiao Xingyuan immediately realized that this person must be Meng Yanzhi!

"Are you telling the truth?"

"This destined person can extend my life?"

Xiao Xingyuan felt that this was utter nonsense.

Even ants try to survive, so Xiao Xingyuan still hoped he could live a few more years. After all, there were still many things he hadn't had time to do, and it would be such a pity and unacceptable for him to die like this now.

"With Yin and Yang in harmony, Your Majesty's body will naturally be unharmed."

"To die peacefully in one's sleep is not a dream."

"But this disease of childlessness is probably incurable."

Ling Xiao still felt a little regretful when he got to this point.

After all, Xiao Xingyuan is full of vigor but can't have children, which is another kind of torment.

"I understand. You may leave."

Xiao Xingyuan waved his hand and replied indifferently.

"Your Majesty, where is this destined person, and who is he?"

"I haven't heard of any new concubines entering the palace recently. Could it be that His Majesty took them but didn't give them a proper title?"

"That's not good!"

Ling Xiao and Xiao Xingyuan grew up together, so their relationship was naturally close. Now that the imperial physician had left, it was just the two of them, and Ling Xiao started gossiping.

"She's a very special girl, and she cooks very well."

Xiao Xingyuan thought for a moment and realized that this was the only way to describe Meng Yanzhi.

Is that all?

Ling Xiao frowned as he looked at Xiao Xingyuan: "Your Majesty, you seem quite infatuated when you mention this person. It's not as simple as just that he's a good cook. Do you like him? Then why not give him a proper title?"

"She loves freedom."

"There is no freedom in the palace."

If Xiao Xingyuan wanted to make someone a concubine, it would only take a word.

But he knew Meng Yanzhi wouldn't agree. He had been on his deathbed before, and he didn't want to ruin a young woman's life, and now...

"But His Majesty is the Emperor!"

"Does even the emperor have to consider what other people think?"

Ling Xiao raised an eyebrow and looked at Xiao Xingyuan with a smile.

"It seems His Majesty is deeply in love with this person!"

"This is getting increasingly absurd. Get out!"

Xiao Xingyuan was furious that his secret had been exposed, and he immediately chased the man away.

Ling Xiao knew he wouldn't get an answer here, so he could only turn around and leave, pulling Wang Huanhai along.

"Has the Emperor been accompanied by any new ladies lately?"

"She can cook!"

Seeing Ling Xiao's excited expression, Wang Huanhai didn't know whether to laugh or cry. After hesitating for a moment, he finally said, "The small kitchen has gained a Miss Meng."

"Thank you!" Ling Xiao nodded immediately, turned around and walked towards the small kitchen, he couldn't wait.

Meng Yanzhi was making a sweet soup, her head down, chopping vegetables with great concentration. The sunlight shone on her face, giving her a golden glow, making her look almost dazzlingly beautiful.