"What operation? Explain in detail."

"It's about doing things to please women, like sending flowers, gifts, and apologizing in person."

"A positive attitude will surely win the lady's understanding. She might even develop a stronger liking for you, Master."

Zhao Si puffed out his chest and held his head high, speaking with considerable confidence.

Li Changyu didn't reply, and fell into deep thought for a moment.

After a long while.

It seemed like she remembered something.

He suddenly stood up.

He put on his cloak and headed outside.

"Master, where are you going?"

"Flaming Mountain. Fire-Subduing Qilin."

"Ah? That fire qilin is extremely dangerous. Master, are you going alone? I'll get a few more people to accompany you!"

Zhao Si hurriedly chased after him.

But Li Changyu had already disappeared.

He quickly rallied everyone to head to the Flaming Mountain.

When they arrived, Li Changyu had already entered the cave alone.

A towering flame erupted from the cave entrance, preventing anyone else from getting close.

They could only stand in a row at the foot of the mountain, waiting anxiously.

A full incense stick's time had passed.

Li Changyu finally flew out of the cave.

A dark figure descended from the sky.

He was carrying a Qilin beast the size of a tiger or leopard, its entire body covered in flames. It was staring at Li Changyu, barely alive.

They seemed puzzled as to why they were suddenly being targeted.

“You have committed many evil deeds, mocked the local people, stolen and killed. You should have been dealt with long ago, but I just didn’t think of it for a while.”

“Coincidentally, I need to give away the undying flame on your body.”

"I'll take you in as well."

Li Changyu said coldly, reaching out to touch its belly.

He took a tiny flame, which danced in his palm like an inextinguishable candle.

The Qilin beast let out a whimper, and the flames on its body immediately died down, revealing its true form as a pitch-black mass.

"You're so aloof, so amazing, and all you do is try to please others while I suffer..."

The Qilin beast was filled with sorrow. Zhao Si tied it up with rope and stuffed it into a sack.

"Hand it over to the Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices," Li Changyu said coldly.

Then it took off into the air.

The figure quickly disappeared again.

-

That night.

Mi Shan was summoned to serve the emperor again.

In order to give the emperor acupuncture, she had to go to Taiji Palace every day.

This aroused the jealousy and dissatisfaction of many concubines.

Qin Miaomiao was even more furious, smashing things all over the floor in Muqing Palace.

"Miaomiao, sulking here won't solve anything. Getting the Emperor to come see you won't be resolved by throwing a tantrum."

Murong Wan walked in, trailing her skirt, and came to her side comfortingly, patting her shoulder.

"What should we do then? Do you have any good ideas?"

"Silly Miaomiao, you need to learn to make use of your current advantages. Now that you are pregnant with the emperor's child, His Majesty may not think about anyone else, but he will never forget you."

Murong Wan stroked her belly and said.

Qin Miaomiao suddenly understood.

-

"Report! Your Majesty! There's an urgent message from Consort Qin. She says she's feeling unwell and wants Your Majesty to come and see her!"

Just as Mi Shan had put away the last needle, he heard Xu Ninghai shouting outside the bedroom.

The emperor immediately turned over, got up from the dragon bed, and quickly put on his coat.

"Quickly, come with me to Consort Qin's place! Summon a few imperial physicians. Shan'er, you should go back for today; I'll summon you again tomorrow."

"yes."

Mi Shan wasn't jealous at all; on the contrary, she felt even more relieved.

Back at Jade Hibiscus Palace, after washing up and dismissing everyone, she was preparing to undress and rest.

The window was suddenly pushed open.

A familiar dark figure descended.

Without a word, he grabbed her waist, pulled her through the window, and flew out.

She kept flying until she reached the summit of Luoxia Palace, the place where Li Changyu had pushed her into the water.

Few people come here. The nights are desolate, with only swaying tree shadows and cool breezes. The roadside is lush with grass and trees, and small purple and white wildflowers are in bloom.

The air smelled of rocks, water, and flowers mixed together.

Why did you bring me here? Are you trying to push me again?

Mi Shan shivered from the cold, hugging her arms tightly, and looked up at the man's handsome profile.

Li Changyu didn't answer her question, but instead asked, "Are you cold?"

"Nonsense." Mi Shan gritted her teeth, her lips turning white from the cold.

"Unlike you men who are physically strong and not afraid of the cold, I have uterine cold. If you have something to say, say it quickly, otherwise let me go back."

"..."

Li Changyu's face flushed slightly as he pulled out a small, pagoda-shaped glass bottle from his bosom. It was about the size of a palm and inlaid with gemstones.

The workmanship is exquisite and meticulous.

Even more surprisingly, a flame was flickering inside, emitting a warm glow that made one feel cozy.

"for you."

"For me?"

Mi Shan was somewhat incredulous.

I stared at it intently, and couldn't help but reach out my hand, wanting to get closer.

"The seed taken from the fire qilin is called the undying fire."

The moment Mi Shan grasped it, she felt her whole body warm up.

There was also a hanging rope on it, which was originally meant to be hung on a waist belt and used as an ornament.

"Wear it and it will automatically adjust the temperature to keep your body in the most comfortable and warm state."

"You don't have to worry about it in the summer either, it will automatically turn blue and won't make you feel hot."

Li Changyu explained calmly from above, and seeing her astonished expression as she repeatedly played with the object, his gaze softened considerably.

Do you like it?

Seeing her smile, his heart seemed to beat a little lighter for some reason.

"I've only ever seen such rare treasures in books before. I never imagined they actually existed in the world. Why would someone give me this out of the blue?"

She naturally liked it.

She has always been afraid of the cold, but with this, she no longer feels cold all year round.

"Yes. I'm sorry about what happened before."

"Do you mean you want to push me into the water, or does Consort Yu want to kill me?"

"Yes, we have both."

"...I can't forget it. But I'll accept this gift, thank you."

Mi Shan pondered for a moment, then answered seriously, her eyes sparkling with starlight.

The wind blew silently.

Looking down at the surging waves below.

Both of them remained silent.

Li Changyu knew that if he spoke again, it would definitely be to say goodbye.

For some reason, they all tacitly refrained from breaking the peace.

A short while later,

Li Changyu suddenly asked, "Do you want to learn swimming?"

Mi Shan gazed at the waves below, hesitating.

The inextinguishable flame she held tightly in her hand radiated intense warmth, not only dispelling the chill but also giving her immense courage.