063 Food delivery

Disbelief flashed in Yu Jin's eyes, and then she reluctantly fell into a deep sleep.

Because of the surging waves within her body, Song Xi's eyes turned red, and her thoughts began to become hazy.

He slapped himself hard, forcing himself to come to his senses. He got up and walked with difficulty to the courtyard, calling over the palace maids who were hiding in the shadows to protect him: "Tell Granny Fang that Yu Jin disregarded the imperial decree and broke into Shou'an Palace, intending to assassinate the Empress Dowager and the Sixth Princess. She was discovered by the palace maid Cui Yu, who sacrificed herself to save her master. Yu Jin is trapped. Please, Your Majesty, decide her fate."

Seeing his flushed face, the palace maid anxiously helped him up: "Sixth Princess, are you alright?"

"Don't touch me!" Song Xi took a half step back and quickly refused, because the tremor made his mind feel like it was about to explode, sparks flying everywhere. His voice was weak, but with an undeniable firmness: "I'm fine, go quickly."

It was nearing night, and the weather was chilly. A night breeze blew by, icy cold, which helped to warm Song Xi's body.

After the palace servant left, he walked slowly, panting, to the pool behind the hall, and slowly entered along the bank.

The pool water was bone-chillingly cold, seeping into his body little by little along his skin, making him shiver uncontrollably.

The heat within her body subsided somewhat. With a determined heart, ignoring the wounds on her face, Song Xi lowered her head and submerged her entire body in the pool. When she couldn't hold her breath any longer, she would rise to take a breath and then sink back down.

He went back and forth like this for an unknown amount of time until he felt nothing but coldness in his body, and finally managed to stop his trembling body and get ashore.

Granny Fang was waiting on the shore. Upon seeing this, she immediately wrapped Song Xi's body in a cloak: "Sixth Princess, hurry up. This old servant has had ginger soup made. Go back and warm yourself up."

She had been watching him float in the pool, and afraid of disturbing Song Xi, she hadn't dared to make a sound. She had just asked someone to prepare ginger soup and wait for him to come out.

Song Xi hugged his cloak tighter, his teeth chattering from the cold: "What time is it? What did His Majesty say?"

Granny Fang said, "It's almost three-quarters past the hour of Chou. This old servant has reported this matter, and His Majesty said to just kill him and hasn't asked any further questions. Yu Jin has woken up and keeps calling to see you. This old servant has told the Imperial Guards to wait, and they haven't made a move yet."

Song Xi asked, "What about the Empress Dowager? Does she know?"

Granny Fang said, "They've already gone to sleep. This old servant hasn't told the Empress Dowager yet."

"Well done." Song Xi returned to his room, drank some ginger soup, and changed into thicker clothes. When he came out of the room again, he still felt as cold as ice, and his leg bones ached and felt numb. He knew that the cold had seeped into his bones. Granny Fang was still waiting outside. Song Xi took a breath, got up, and said to the outside, "Where is Yu Jin? Take me to see her."

Granny Fang looked at him worriedly: "Sixth Princess, you should treat the wound on your face first."

The two bloody holes had turned white after being soaked in the dirty pool water, and there seemed to be a tendency for them to fester around them.

Song Xi said nonchalantly, "It's alright, I can clean it up myself when I get back. Let's go."

Granny Fang had already dismissed the imperial guards responsible for guarding the area, so now only she and Song Xi were in the place where Yu Jin was being held. Seeing Song Xi enter unharmed, Yu Jin showed no surprise: "You're here. I knew you could endure it. You've always been like this, knowing how to be patient."

Song Xi looked at her calmly: "What do you want to say to me?"

Yu Jin laughed heartily, her long, black hair cascading over her head, concealing the two tears that streamed down her face. She looked at Song Xi with deep affection: "You knew all along, didn't you? I love you so much, how could I let you die? No matter how strong the medicine, it wouldn't kill you."

Song Xi lost patience and turned to leave.

Yu Jin hurriedly said, "You want me to die, don't you? But junior brother, let's make a bet. I bet you'll save my life today."

These words made Song Xi stop in her tracks: "Go on, tell me."

Yu Jin looked at him and chuckled softly and sinisterly. A bloodthirsty smile played on her lips as she said ominously, "I drugged Li Yang. Unlike you, she can never have sex with anyone, never get too excited, or her heart will explode and she'll die. How about it, junior brother? Aren't I good to you? She doesn't like you, so she'll be a widow for the rest of her life. Are you happy?"

Song Xi remained unmoved, asking skeptically, "Why should I believe you?"

"You can only believe it, because you dare not try it. Otherwise, if what I'm saying is true, all you'll get is a corpse. You know, I can kill anyone but you."

Song Xi clenched his fist secretly. Yu Jin was like a madwoman right now, capable of anything. But she was right about one thing: he dared not try it, the consequences of which were beyond his ability to bear.

Seeing the change in his expression, Tulip said smugly, "I bet I made the right bet, didn't I?"

***

Yuan Chongjing's health was not suitable for going out.

But he still got up early in the morning, changed into his official robes, and prepared to go to the palace for court.

Li Yang knew he was there to find out about the situation at Shou'an Palace, so she got up early and prepared some food for him to take with him: "I don't know what's going on inside. If you don't see Song Xi, don't force yourself."

Yuan Chongjing nodded. They had people in the palace, and although they couldn't cause anything major, they could still manage to get in and meet someone. However, he didn't know the specifics of Shou'an Palace and couldn't guarantee anything to Li Yang. If they couldn't meet her, he would only disappoint her.

"Oh, right, and this too." Li Yang took a blue porcelain bottle from the table and gave it to him: "This is scar removal cream. I got it from Xiao Han. I heard it works very well. Song Xi still has wounds on his face, and it's inconvenient for him to live in the palace. Take this with you and see if he needs it. He cares so much about his appearance; it wouldn't be good if he had scars on his face."

Yuan Chongjing accepted them one by one, and comforted him, "Wait at home, I will come back as soon as possible."

It was getting late, and Beihai was still waiting outside. If they delayed any longer, they would be late for the morning court session. Yuan Chongjing didn't say anything more and followed Beihai outside. There weren't many court affairs today, and Emperor Mingde wasn't in good spirits either, so the court session ended in less than half an hour.

Yuan Chongjing avoided the crowd and went to the vicinity of Shou'an Palace under the cover of his undercover agents.

Song Xi, still disguised as the Sixth Princess, arrived alone at the location mentioned by the palace servants, seated in a wheelchair. He had someone stand guard at a distance and addressed Yuan Chongjing, "Yuan Chongjing? What brings you here?"

Yuan Chongjing took out the things Li Yang had prepared beforehand and placed them on Song Xi's lap: "This is what Li Yang prepared for you, some food and pastries, all made by her own hands. How are you doing with the Empress Dowager at Shou'an Palace?"

Looking at the heavy weight on his legs, Song Xi smiled silently: "Fortunately, the Imperial Guards only surrounded the outer wall; they didn't imprison us."

"That's good." Yuan Chongjing breathed a sigh of relief, and then took out the porcelain bottle that Li Yang had specially asked him to give you from the brocade bag he carried with him: "This is also something Li Yang wanted to give you. She said she got it from Xiao Han. It's a scar removal cream, and it's very useful for the injury on your face."

Song Xi's hand trembled slightly as she slowly took the porcelain bottle: "Please thank Yangyang for me; she's gone to so much trouble."

Yuan Chongjing had never liked this nickname, but considering that Song Xi's injuries were sustained while saving Li Yang, he held back: "I can't stay too long. Is there anything else you need me to do for you?"

Song Xi shook her head, but the expression on her face clearly revealed that she had something important to tell Yuan Chongjing.

Yuan Chongjing said, "What's wrong? Speak your mind."

Song Xi looked around and, making sure no one could hear her, asked in a low voice, "You and Yangyang...do you sleep together?"

Since they were all men, Yuan Chongjing immediately understood the meaning behind his words.

He immediately got angry, his face filled with dissatisfaction and defensiveness: "Song Xi, what do you mean by that!"

Knowing he had misunderstood, Song Xi quickly said, "Last night I received news that Yu Jin had drugged Li Yang. Her body is very fragile now and cannot withstand any exciting stimulation, otherwise it will cause her heart to burst."

In other words, they cannot engage in sexual relations.

Yuan Chongjing's expression immediately turned cold, his tone uncertain: "Is this true?"

Song Xi said, "Without taking your pulse, I can't guarantee anything. But since Yu Jin has said so, just in case, I hope you'll keep that in mind."

"Will this medicine be harmful to her body? Can I have another doctor examine her first?" Yuan Chongjing asked.

Song Xi shook his head: "I don't know yet. You can ask Xiao Han to take a look. He has learned a lot from me over the years. Or you can ask him to go to Elder Yue, the doctor who gave you acupuncture before, and have them take a look at the situation."

Yuan Chongjing's voice was somewhat deep: "Where's the tulip?"

Song Xi said, "She's being held captive in my palace, and I'm constantly testing her. I'll let you know as soon as I have any news."

“Okay.” Yuan Chongjing believed him on this point. His face was extremely ugly as he said, “Then I’ll go back first.”

After leaving the palace, he got into the carriage and said to Hokkaido, "I won't go to His Highness's place. Let's go back to the manor first."

Beihai was somewhat surprised.

They had originally planned to consult with Prince Yu after seeing Song Xi. Now, seeing Yuan Chongjing's grim face, somewhat sinister and frightening, and noticing that Yuan Chongjing's belongings were gone, they guessed he must have seen Song Xi. They wondered what the two had discussed that had elicited such a strong reaction from Yuan Chongjing.

However, Bei Hai didn't dare to ask any more questions. After Yuan Chongjing was settled, he drove the carriage back to the Yuan residence.

Inside the car, Yuan Chongjing suppressed his inner rage. The fewer people who knew about this, the better, especially Yangyang. He had to find a way to keep it from her. He didn't want her to overthink things if she found out. He didn't know when Song Xi would be released, so he needed to find Xiao Han to examine Yangyang as soon as possible to see if they could find any clues.

He kept thinking about it until the carriage stopped in front of the Yuan residence. Bei Hai said, "Second Young Master, we've arrived. The Young Madam is waiting for you at the gate."

Before Yuan Chongjing could even finish speaking, Li Yang lifted the carriage curtain and looked inside: "Brother Jing is back. How are you?"

He had a leg injury and couldn't do much strenuous activity. Beihai moved a wooden stool under the carriage so he could step down using it.

Li Yang helped him hobble inside, and Yuan Chongjing said, "Let's talk inside."

Once the two returned to their room and there was no one else there, Yuan Chongjing said, "Song Xi and the Empress Dowager are both in Shou'an Palace. Although His Majesty ordered the Imperial Guards to guard it, there is no shortage of supplies inside. I saw Song Xi and handed over everything you gave him. He is fine and has not been affected in any way."

Li Yang breathed a sigh of relief: "It's clear that His Majesty still has feelings for them."

"Probably," Yuan Chongjing said casually.

Seeing that he seemed absent-minded, Li Yang thought that his leg injury was hurting again, so she reached out and touched his forehead: "Are you in pain again?"

As soon as Li Yang touched his face, she was surprised by the temperature on his face: "You have a fever? I'll go find a doctor."

“No need,” Yuan Chongjing immediately grabbed her wrist and said somewhat embarrassedly, “I’m fine, it’s not because of this.”

"What's wrong? Are you tired? Let me help you lie down and rest for a bit."