Life and death
Pei Zhaoying was the first to wake up.
——Throat is too dry.
Pei Zhaoying vaguely saw the familiar pattern of melons and melons on the ceiling of the green gauze tent, and felt relieved, knowing that he had saved his life again.
Before she completely lost consciousness, she vaguely remembered someone walking towards her on flames...
Her throat hurt as if it had been cut by a knife. The place where the fire had burned was sticky with blood and it was so painful that it pierced her heart. She wanted to cry out in pain, but no sound came out.
I tilted my head slightly and touched the face of the person who was waiting silently beside the bed, whose face was as gentle as moonlight.
Xiao Bo took a cushion and propped her up while feeding her water.
In the fire, all the moisture in her body was almost evaporated. Pei Zhaoying was so thirsty that she was about to smoke. When the teacup was handed to her mouth, she drank it in big gulps from Xiao Bo's hand.
The water temperature was just right, neither too cold nor too hot. Xiao Bo had kept the water warm all night. It was not ordinary tea, but was mixed with lotus dew that cleared away heat and toxins, moistening the dry throat.
Of course Pei Zhaoying thought it was not enough and blinked.
Xiao Bo was prepared and refilled her water, watching her continue to drink it in big gulps.
Her chapped lips unconsciously brushed across Xiao Bo's knuckles.
When she touched the flesh and blood of a living person, she finally felt the reality of being alive. She found support in the pain and her eyes relaxed.
Xiao Bo gave Pei Zhaoying time to breathe in confusion, and after a while, he calmly told her all the information she wanted to know.
"Doctor Lu said your throat was burned by the smoke, so it's normal to be unable to speak for a while. You should take some lotus dew to nourish it and rest for half a month. After that, you will be able to speak without any problems. The burns are not serious. They are treated with the best medicine, so they generally won't leave scars. However, you must be extra careful to prevent the wound from festering."
He then sneered:
"Xiao Yucheng was truly courageous. That's why I brought you out. Everyone was in chaos, like ants on a hot pan, and they lost all sense of proportion. He took advantage of the chaos and shouted that it was the Marquis of Huaiyang who set the fire and rebelled. He then drew his sword and stabbed the Marquis of Huaiyang to death right in front of Pei Heng. The blood even stained Pei Heng's dragon robe."
"However, after investigation, it was confirmed that this was indeed the work of the Marquis of Huaiyang. He bribed the eunuchs to light a magic incense in the greenhouse, and used the warm jade and glass to ignite the dry herbs in an attempt to kill Pei Heng. His death was well deserved. Currently, Xiao and Cheng are leading the troops to eradicate the rebels and eliminate all traces of harm. It is said that Pei Heng was extremely afraid that he would commit another treasonous act, so he had the people from the Palace Guard to protect him day and night."
Pei Zhaoying was not too surprised. It was so obvious that Marquis Huaiyang had plotted against Pei Heng, but by some strange coincidence, she was the one who was preventing the disaster. The trick of fate made her so angry that she had no energy left.
Xiao Bo probably had nothing to say about Pei Heng's behavior, so he called him by his name in private.
Pei Zhaoying's hands were also burned and bandaged like a bear paw, but a few fingers were still exposed.
She clumsily scratched Xiao Bo's palm.
I roughly copied the character "谢". It has too many strokes, so it's not easy.
Alas, it was her bad luck that she lost her voice when she wanted to chat with Xiao Bo the most.
Xiao Bo looked at his palm for a long time, smiled, and clenched his hands. In this way, the word "thank you" written by Pei Zhaoying was firmly imprisoned in his palm. It could not escape, and no one else could snatch it away.
"There's no need to say thank you between us. Saying thank you would be alienating."
Pei Zhaoying was in great pain. Under any other circumstances, she would have cried out loudly. It felt more comfortable to scream than to hold it in. But now, it seemed as if all the pain was sealed in her body and could not be relieved.
She shook her wrapped hands at Xiao Bo, her brows furrowed, cold sweat pouring down her face, wetting her hair.
Xiao Bo understood, wiped her sweat, and comforted her softly:
"Okay, don't worry. I understand what you mean. Does it hurt a lot? I'll ask Doctor Lu if I can give you some analgesic medicine. Thank you for all the hard work you've endured."
Fortunately, the loss of voice did not affect their communication.
Pei Zhaoying had a bitter face and looked at Xiao Bo eagerly, hoping that he could give her some relief.
Xiao Bo cursed:
"That Marquis of Huaiyang was truly audacious. He even plotted a vicious scheme in the palace, harming our Highness. His death was a blessing in disguise. Also, your adopted brother was incredibly careless! He didn't leave anyone by your side. Didn't he know you had a disability the first day? Didn't you see the situation? He was so intimidated by Xiao Yucheng that he even wanted to keep us in the palace to accompany him. I flatly refused, and he lost face because he was in the wrong. I bet both he and the Queen Mother can't sleep well!"
Pei Zhaoying's eyes were hot.
There is someone who can understand the grievances hidden deep in my heart.
Instead, it makes people want to cry.
She thought she would have to endure all of this alone, oppressed by the towering imperial power and the weak family affection.
Xiao Bo stood by her and told her all her grievances. The pain she had been enduring alone was relieved and most of it dissipated.
Pei Zhaoying rubbed Xiao Bo's hand, feeling very happy, but still signaled to him that some things could be said behind closed doors, but must not be known to others.
Xiao Bo assured her, and whispered, "I know everything in my heart, and I won't mention a word about it outside. I just feel sorry for you."
Pei Zhaoying wanted to say "hmm", but found that she couldn't say it, so she gave up.
Like a cat being scratched on the back of its neck, she lost her breath and the pain was much less severe.
The lights were dim, and the man who was usually so cold and almost without temper and emotion was talking to her in private by the bed, as if there were no complicated entanglements between them. They were just an ordinary couple, and Xiao Bo was a husband who loved his wife so much.
Pei Zhaoying was about to float up.
Her biggest weakness in life was that she could not resist the temptation of beauty.
The moon hanging high on the cassia branches suddenly fell into her arms, and she felt a little dazed.
No wonder they are called "wife", they should be of the same blood and close to each other!
Pei Zhaoying blinked her eyes, squeezing out more pity, and received Xiao Bo's considerate care and coaxing.
In fact, she had already gotten over this hurdle in her heart and just wanted to hear Xiao Bo talk, and talk more.
His voice is as clear and sweet as the sound of wind chimes. I really want to keep him by my side forever.
Lu Yunqi, who was in the ear room, heard the noise inside and knew that Pei Zhaoying had woken up, so he came to take her pulse and check the situation.
She couldn't hold it back, and with red eyes she leaned over and sobbed:
"Wuwuwu... Your Highness, I'm so sorry. I should have noticed that there was a drug in the greenhouse, but the strong fragrance of the flowers masked the smell. I didn't see through it, and you were unable to move in the fire..."
Pei Zhaoying didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
In fact, even without the incense, her struggle alone would be very limited.
This matter is linked to one another, and there is someone else who is hateful.
She stretched out her bear paw and gently patted Lu Yunqi's head, trying to say that she didn't blame her at all.
Xiao Bo said, "Alright, Doctor Lu, don't blame yourself. If you hadn't been more careful and reminded me in time, His Highness would have been in great danger. Now we still have to rely on Doctor Lu. Now that His Highness is out of danger, Doctor Lu can rest for a while. When His Highness recovers, Doctor Lu will definitely reward him."
Lu Yunqi still didn't quite believe it, and with tears on his face, he looked up and asked Pei Zhaoying:
"Your Highness, you really don't blame me? If you don't blame me, just nod your head."
Looking back, she really regretted her carelessness. She didn't even notice that there was aphrodisiac incense in the house!
Pei Zhaoying smiled and nodded. After spending so much time together, she looked at Lu Yunqi like her own sister.
Every noble lady in the capital has been trained and educated by her family, and each of them is a smart person. Pei Zhaoying has no female relatives in her boudoir with whom she can let go of her burdens and confide in.
In the past, before she was actively employed by the emperor, Pei Zhaoying also had a few close friends. Unfortunately, after she was in a high position, the relationship between them changed, which made her unhappy.
Lu Yunqi's emotions were all written on her face. She said whatever she wanted to say. Her cute and naive look made Pei Zhaoying feel comfortable and natural around her.
Pei Zhaoying likes to employ simple and honest people. Jiang Yubai and Jin Chenxiao under his command are both simple and righteous people.
The starry night is long, which is perfect for lovers to whisper gently by candlelight. Xiao Bo didn't want to keep Lu Yunqi here to talk and waste their time, so he persuaded Lu Yunqi to leave in a few words and in a gentle tone.
Before leaving, Lu Yunqi reminded him, "Your Highness, you can't have sex in the near future due to your health condition!"
Pei Zhaoying: ...
Xiao Bo felt a little regretful that he had not sent Lu Yunqi away earlier.
Pei Zhaoying couldn't tell whether she was shy or regretful. God knows, she hadn't even had the chance to touch Xiao Bo's body!
Just the thought of it felt like blasphemy to him.
"Want to sleep a little longer?"
Pei Zhaoying shook her head.
She had gotten enough sleep.
But... Xiao Bo's eyes were full of red bloodshot, and I don't know if it was from staying up all night or the thick smoke.
Pei Zhaoying touched the corner of his eye.
In some cases, communication is facilitated without speaking.
She seemed to have actually felt Xiao Bo's haggardness and concern.
Xiao Bo held her hand, allowing her to caress him longer.
"My eyes are fine, don't worry. I'm... fine."
How could a mortal being come out of such a huge fire without any injuries?
Xiao Bo simply applied the medicine himself.
The smoke made his eyes burst into tears, which scared Lu Yunqi.
For him, there is no need to take credit for these efforts.
Pei Zhaoying frowned in disbelief, her eyes forcing him to tell the truth.
Xiao Bo breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's okay, it's just a minor injury. Doctor Lu checked it out and it's nothing serious."
After applying the medicine, he specially disposed of the blood-stained clothes and changed into a brand new robe. He was dressed neatly and there was no trace of bandage.
Moreover, she also wore a fragrant sachet around her waist to suppress the smell of medicine.
A minor injury is better than no injury at all, so Pei Zhaoying felt a little relieved.
They got too close, and their foreheads gradually touched.
Like the kiss they had been interrupted in.
However, doing something rude to the wounded would make Xiao Bo despise himself.
Pei Zhaoying was lost in his bottomless eyes.
Having encountered all kinds of hardships in the first half of her life, she never expected that someone would suddenly appear and save her from danger. She had to be strong and prudent to support the rise and fall of an entire mansion.
She thought that her relationship with Xiao Bo was just a simple cooperation, but when she was most isolated and helpless, he came in flames and saved her from death - although, the worst result was that they died together and even lost his own life.
Pei Zhaoying looked into his black eyes intoxicatedly. Perhaps, the "life and death commitment" in the storybook was just like this, and they experienced it once.
How deep must their feelings be? Did Xiao Bo even risk his life for her?
Pei Zhaoying was so nervous that her eyelashes fluttered.
How could Xiao Bo take advantage of someone's misfortune?
The only feeling in his heart was gratitude for surviving the disaster - fortunately, he saved her.
But how many more life-and-death tests like this will there be in the future? Why can't God let Pei Zhaoying live a peaceful and smooth life?
Xiao Bo's heartstrings were broken, and he hugged Pei Zhaoying in his arms in a loss of composure. Her soft and scarred body leaned obediently against his chest.
Xiao Bo felt a sore nose and his chin rested against her hair.
To him, this was more than just a simple hug.
"You know, when I walked into the innermost room, I found that your wheelchair had already been completely burned. It was almost burned to the point where only the frame was left... Fortunately, fortunately you knew to abandon the wheelchair and fight for your life. Otherwise, even if I had waited until then, it would have been useless..."
Pei Zhaoying was almost intoxicated by Xiao Bo's orchid fragrance.
She proudly leaned into Xiao Bo's arms and nodded.
As long as she is not completely killed, she will not give up her hard-earned life.
When people walk in the world, they rely on a breath to support their bodies. If they give up that tenacity, they will never be able to stand up again and become a proud person. Even gods cannot save them.
God helps those who help themselves. Pei Zhaoying's thoughts were surprisingly simple at the moment of life and death – live! Live at all costs! Even if he had to crawl on the ground, dragging his lower limbs unable to stand or walk, he would crawl a few steps first.
Her black hair was thick, and the fire had burned some of it off, but it did not affect the overall fluffiness.
So, when a teardrop from the corner of Xiao Bo's eye fell into his hair and disappeared in an instant, Pei Zhaoying did not notice.
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