Luo Lingyue's hands trembled as she covered her pounding chest. Her heartbeat was particularly clear in the silent air, as if it was about to burst through her chest.
She stared at Xiao Jinghan with wide eyes in disbelief, only to see him look at her with an extremely unfamiliar look again, then turned to the eunuch and whispered, "The wind is blowing, let's go back!"
Xiao Jinghan's eyes were filled with indifference and alienation, like a cold wind blowing through, making Luo Lingyue's heart feel like it had fallen into an ice cellar. Her heels dropped involuntarily, trying to calm the waves in her heart.
Hallucination! It must have been an illusion! She told herself, how could someone's eyes be so hooked? Could it be soul-stealing? No, this was a joke! She was a master of soul-stealing, how could this sickly person use such a method on her!
A trace of doubt and uneasiness arose in Luo Lingyue's heart. She shook her head, trying to get rid of these strange thoughts.
Xiao Jinghan, this sickly man, looked frail and as if he would collapse at any moment. His once stunning face now looked extremely haggard, making one feel pity for him. And his eyes, deep and captivating, seemed to hide countless secrets. It would be such a pity if he died of illness!
Xiao Jinghan returned to the Haoxue Palace, his body shaking constantly, sneezing one after another, and his nose running uncontrollably. He sighed helplessly. This broken body was really disappointing. It couldn't even withstand a gust of wind!
Upon hearing that the Queen had summoned Luo Lingyue, Concubine An's heart instantly sank. She hurried towards the Queen's chambers. Her heart pounded like a drum as she kept imagining Luo Lingyue's fragile figure, fearing she might be harmed in the slightest.
When she finally arrived at the Imperial Garden, she saw the distraught Luo Lingyue from afar. Her eyes were hollow, as if she had lost all life, and her body was shaky, as if the wind would blow and she would fall. Concubine An's heart ached. She quickly stepped forward, holding Luo Lingyue's shoulders, and asked with concern, "Xiao Qi, what's wrong with you? Has the Queen given you any trouble?"
Looking at Luo Lingyue's pale face, Concubine An's anger surged. She couldn't help but wonder, was she still a step too late? How dare the Queen torture Luo Lingyue like this? She was her cherished niece! At this thought, a flicker of anger flashed in her eyes! She secretly vowed to seek justice for Luo Lingyue, even if it meant risking her life with the Queen!
Luo Lingyue slowly raised her head, her eyes meeting her aunt's concerned gaze, and her thoughts gradually emerged from her trance. Then, she smiled a bright and lively smile, like a flower blooming in spring. "Xiao Qi greets Aunt! Aunt, the Queen is so kind! She has gifted me with so many rare treasures! They will be delivered to the General's Mansion soon!"
Concubine An was slightly startled, and her eyes quickly glanced at the little palace maid standing beside her. The stone in her heart finally fell to the ground. Her eyes showed a trace of relief and reassurance. As long as Xiao Qi was safe and sound, she was glad.
The little palace maid returned to the Queen's bedroom and told her about her encounter with Concubine An on the road.
The Queen said to Eunuch Lin with a pale face: "Go, pick out some rare treasures and send them to the General's Mansion!"
The imperial physician standing nearby was trembling, sweat dripping from his forehead, his body shaking uncontrollably. The empress, on the other hand, was constantly urinating. Her face was pale, her brow furrowed, and she looked in agony. She endured the discomfort, eagerly asking the imperial physician to find out what poison had caused her condition.
The imperial physician knew that this wasn't poisoning, but rather the queen's own overeating. However, the thought of the queen's methods filled him with fear. He knew that if he told the truth directly, he might be killed.
So, he lowered his head and replied in a trembling voice, "Empress, you are not poisoned. As long as you avoid spicy and greasy foods and pay attention to your diet, you will recover."
The Queen's eyes betrayed suspicion. She stared at the physician, as if trying to discern whether he was lying. The physician, trembling, stared back at the Queen, his forehead dripping with sweat. His voice trembled slightly, "Your Majesty, you are all right. Please rest assured." He silently prayed that his answer would satisfy the Queen, and that he himself would escape this fate.
The Queen glanced at him coldly and said, "This matter must not be made known to anyone! Otherwise, I will chop off your head! Get out!"
The moment Luo Lingyue stepped into the general's mansion, before she had time to rest, Eunuch Lin came to the door with night pearls, mutton-fat jade and coral pearls.
Eunuch Lin glanced at Luo Lingyue with a hint of contempt, and said slowly: "These are all rewards given to you by the Queen!" His tone was cold, as if these rewards were a kind of alms, and Luo Lingyue was just a humble recipient.
Luo Lingyue looked at the treasure in front of her, ignoring Eunuch Lin's attitude. She hurriedly said, "Thank you, Queen, for your grace!"
Eunuch Lin saw Luo Lingyue touching this and looking at that with a look of delight on her face. She looked like she had never seen the world before! He felt extremely contemptuous!
Back at the Haoxue Palace, Xiao Jinghan endured the discomfort and drank the bitter medicine. The drug's effects seemed to spread instantly throughout his body, and a wave of dizziness violently assaulted his head. His vision began to blur, and his body involuntarily fell onto the bed.
His consciousness gradually faded, as if being dragged into endless darkness by an invisible force. In his daze, he felt as if he were immersed in icy water, the cold piercing his skin like a sharp knife, penetrating deep into his bones. His body trembled uncontrollably, and his heart was filled with fear.
Was he going to follow his father, the king, and his mother like this? No! His heart cried out, a strong sense of resentment and anger welling up in him. With his revenge unresolved and the murderer still at large, how could he give up so easily? He gritted his teeth; he couldn't die yet! He had to make the murderer pay for their crimes!
Just when he felt despair, a small hand suddenly grabbed him. That hand conveyed a hint of warmth, giving him a glimmer of hope. The small hand held him tightly, struggling to pull him out of the freezing water.
When he finally saw the owner of the small hand, warmth instantly enveloped him. It was Luo Lingyue! His heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and his breathing became rapid. Luo Lingyue's appearance was like a flash of lightning, shattering his nightmare and pulling him back to reality from the abyss of terror.
His eyes widened, his body still trembling slightly as he tried to calm the fear and shock in his heart. Sweat soaked his forehead, and his breathing was still rapid, as if he had just experienced a life-or-death test.
Luo Lingyue actually appeared in my dream! Haha! I am really crazy!
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