Chapter 113 Cold

When Wu Xun arrived at the palace gate to ask for an audience, it was not too late and the emperor was still dealing with memorials.

The old eunuch came up to the emperor and asked, "Your Majesty, will you stay at Empress Su's tonight? I will go and tell the palace maids to get ready."

The emperor raised his head from the candlelight, his face showing fatigue.

"No." He sighed, "I'm old."

No matter how many beauties fill the harem, it’s just that to him.

The old eunuch hurriedly said, "Your Majesty is young and strong..."

The emperor raised his hand to interrupt him: "Alright, I've heard all this so many times that my ears are callused..."

The old eunuch smiled awkwardly. He thought to himself that even the Danshuo prince would say such things, so why did it sound better coming from his mouth?

At this time, the emperor also thought of Fu Yi.

"The situation in Zhaoning...isn't it settled down yet?" the emperor just asked.

The imperial guard strode in and reported, "Your Majesty, the Prince of Danshuo has sent someone."

The emperor asked worriedly, "But what's the urgent matter?"

"He said he wanted to seek medical treatment for the princess."

emperor:"……"

The commotion here is rare in the palace.

On the second day, Princess Zhaoning visited Empress Su, and other concubines were also present.

The concubines were talking about how the emperor hadn't been to the harem for a long time, and Princess Zhaoning was feeling embarrassed and wanted to avoid him.

Empress Su mentioned Fu Yi, "It's just that His Majesty was delayed yesterday by the matter of Prince Danshuo, so he didn't come to see me."

Princess Zhaoning sat back.

Others were already asking curiously, "Could it be that Prince Danshuo is seriously ill again?"

"Nowhere." Madam Su flicked her handkerchief. "Even when the prince's illness lasted for a long time, he never sent anyone to make such a trip. But now it's for the princess..."

"What about the Princess?"

"He said his hand was injured and it hadn't healed. That's why he knocked on the palace gate at night, begging His Majesty to send the imperial physician again."

The concubines were speechless for a moment.

At this time, Empress Su angrily shouted, "You idiot, you burned me!"

The palace maid opposite immediately knelt down.

Princess Zhaoning's complicated emotions were instantly suppressed when she saw the palace maid's face clearly.

"Miss Muhe." Princess Zhaoning called her.

Empress Su turned around in surprise: "Is it someone the princess knows?"

"Well. How did Miss Muhe...end up like this?" Princess Zhaoning looked at her.

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At that time, at the Prince's Mansion.

As usual, Cheng Nianying should go to Qin Yurong.

But just as Cheng Nianying stood up, she heard someone pushing the door open.

"Mother Zou?" she called out.

The visitor did not answer, but walked slowly to her bedside.

It’s Fu Yi.

Cheng Nianying's eyes moved: "Isn't the prince going to court...?...hmm."

Fu Yi lifted his sleeve and touched her wrist, then pushed her back onto the bed. He lowered his eyes and said calmly, "I have asked for leave from His Majesty today."

"I'm worried about you."

As the last word fell, Fu Yi had already covered her and held Cheng Nianying tightly.

Cheng Nianying pursed her lips and uttered, "This is..."

"Promiscuous in broad daylight." Fu Yi continued in a calm tone.

Cheng Nianying's eyes widened slightly.

In her heart, Prince Danshuo was always like Xie Tinglanyu, even though she later had doubts about him.

And now these words came out of his mouth...

Cheng Nianying's fingertips felt numb, and her neck became tense and hot.

It seems like blasphemy against the gods and Buddhas.

No.

It was obvious that he himself had torn off his well-dressed appearance.

Cheng Nianying tried to struggle, but her wrist was tightened in an instant. She turned her head with difficulty and saw Fu Yi using the belt for hanging the bed curtain to remove the golden hook and tie her up like this.

"Don't move." Fu Yi whispered.

The voice was not gentle.

Even a little cold.

Cheng Nianying curled her fingers tightly.

I know I can't escape today.

I can't fight with Fu Yi...

"Look at me." Fu Yi straightened her face.

Cheng Nianying's eyes met his, followed by a muffled groan, and the two of them were connected seamlessly.

But they still couldn't see through the thick layer of ice in each other's eyes.

The vigilance and calculation were all hidden in the hazy and broken light.

Cheng Nianying unconsciously gripped Fu Yi's arm tightly, her nails digging deep into the flesh.

It's rougher than consummating the marriage.

Even the clothes were not completely taken off.

I don’t know how long this has been going on.

Cheng Nianying's dress was soaked.

The first knock on the door woke her up.

"Princess of a County?" It was Nanny Shi's voice.

Cheng Nianying opened her eyes and turned over, but was pinned down by Fu Yi again.

"There's no rush." ​​Fu Yi's voice was hoarse, but he was talking to Nanny Shi outside the door.

I don’t know if Nanny Shi heard it clearly, but the footsteps were indeed getting farther away.

Cheng Nianying wanted to push Fu Yi away, but found that her hands were still tied.

Her brows were soaked with sweat, and now she looked a little cold in the dim light.

"Will the prince not attend court tomorrow?"

"Tomorrow is tomorrow's business."

Cheng Nianying couldn't help but feel hungry rumbling in her stomach.

But this time Fu Yi turned a deaf ear and just kept holding her tightly.

But after rejecting her several times, why did he treat her like this? Cheng Nianying felt suffocated in her chest. But she still bit her lip tightly and didn't say a word.

I couldn't even tell the difference between day and night, and I tossed and turned until I woke up.

The sound of water rang in my ears.

The servants brought in water.

Cheng Nianying sat up suddenly and pulled with her hand, but failed.

Fu Yi came over with his clothes on, sat down, and untied her belt.

Because this time was not as gentle as before, Cheng Nianying pulled her hand back and took a look. Even with the silk padding, it was still rubbed purple and red.

In the past, Fu Yi would most likely say, "Blame me" or "It's my fault."

But today he said nothing. He just took the ointment from the maid and applied it on her wrist.

Then Nanny Shi brought in the bowl of medicine.

"This is brewed by the new imperial physician to nourish the princess."

Cheng Nianying drank it without even blinking.

Fu Yi then said, "I know you don't like my presence here, and you can't sleep peacefully. You should take a rest."

He left.

Cheng Nianying felt a tightness in her chest, but she didn't have time to think more. The maid helped her to take a bath, and she fell asleep in the bathtub.

I slept until the next day and still didn't feel tired.

Cheng Nianying got up in the middle of the night to eat some food, then went back to sleep.

Fu Yi seemed satisfied and didn't come to see her again.

Cheng Nianying wanted to find Qin Yurong.

But after standing up and walking a few steps, I felt tired again and had to sit back down.

"Princess Princess, you'd better have a good rest. The imperial physician said that you are severely deficient in energy and blood and need to be nourished." Nanny Shi supported her with a caring look.

It was just a rough sleep, how could her health be so bad?

Cheng Nianying began to have doubts in her heart.

She agreed to Madam Shi verbally, and after sending everyone away, she finally took out the pill.

The pill I took from Zizhu.

Although she couldn't rely on this thing for the rest of her life, the time had come when she had to use it.

Cheng Nianying swallowed the pill.

One hour, two hours passed...

The footsteps of the servants became remarkably clear, their whispers unmistakable. She also caught a faint scent of medicine.

Cheng Nianying turned over and walked to the incense burner, opened the lid, and the smell inside became stronger and stronger.

Just a common calming incense...

That's right.

Cheng Nianying couldn't help but frown slightly.

She then closed the lid and stood up again, feeling much more refreshed. The drug was still taking effect.

She looked back at the book on the table...it didn't taste good anymore.

"Princess." Nanny Shi came in again at this time, holding a bowl of medicine in her hand.

Behind her followed several maids, each holding a lacquer tray in their hands, which contained clothing, head ornaments and other items.

"Please have the princess drink the medicine first, and then try on this dress."

"Dress?"

"Well, His Majesty has issued an order today to hold a banquet to celebrate the Queen's birthday."

On that day, he would have to take her out of the house. That was why Qin Yurong was no longer afraid.

Cheng Nianying's eyes moved slightly, and she quickly came up with an idea.