His voice was deep and unreadable, revealing no change in emotion.
Chu Changning didn't know what he meant. The breath he exhaled tickled her neck, so she couldn't help but turn her head to dodge and push him away.
"stand up."
Yan Beimo didn't move, but hugged her tightly, his hands gripping her two flailing legs, imprisoning her in his arms.
He looked up and stared directly at her.
The two looked into each other's eyes, the dim candlelight casting a shadow on half of his face.
Chu Changning felt a chill run down her spine from his gaze and struggled, twisting her waist.
Their bodies were pressed close together, and the space between their legs was being pushed against each other.
Her body stiffened, and she dared not move again.
Yan Beimo, unable to restrain himself from her twisting and turning, began to breathe heavily.
He buried his head in the crook of her neck and pressed her down hard. Even through the thin fabric, she could feel his burning heat.
Just then, countless footsteps suddenly came from outside, and more than a dozen dark figures stood at the door.
"Your Majesty, the imperial physician has arrived."
Chu Changning paused, then quickly got off him, straightened her clothes, and pulled the blanket over herself completely.
Interrupted, Yan Beimo's dark eyes flashed with a cold glint before he regained his composure, calmly rising and lowering the curtains.
"Come in."
The imperial physicians from the Imperial Medical Academy were summoned to this godforsaken place in the middle of the night. They didn't dare to complain at all. They lowered their heads as soon as they entered, not daring to look around.
Chu Changning leaned against the soft pillows, a red thread tied around her wrist, as the imperial physicians examined her. Through the gauze curtain, she recounted her recent condition.
The atmosphere inside the room was oppressive and somber.
The imperial physicians shook their heads and sighed, not daring to speak.
Yan Beimo glanced at their expressions, a flash of malice passing through his eyes so fast it was impossible to see.
"Your Majesty, the infection of the 'Jiu Yu Ye' in the Lady's body is showing signs of spreading. I will go and write a prescription to prepare the medicine, which can only temporarily suppress it."
"Has the prescription for the detoxification been prepared?"
The imperial physicians exchanged glances, swallowed hard, and were at a loss for words.
It's only been a few hours! Even a celestial being couldn't be this fast.
Not yet.
The room fell silent for a moment, the atmosphere eerily still, and the adults knelt on the ground in fear.
"Go out and brew the medicine."
"yes."
The officials withdrew.
Yan Beimo glanced at the person inside the gauze curtain, then left the courtyard and stood in the corridor.
"Did you get the Fiery Lotus?"
Night Hawk bowed. "News has come back that they have found the thousand-year-old cold pool, but the bottom of the pool is unfathomably deep, and they have not yet found the Fire Lotus."
"Where is Old Liang?"
"We've already reached Libei."
Yan Beimo said coldly, "Hurry up and come quickly."
"yes."
Inside the kitchen, the door opened, and a tall figure rushed in with the biting cold wind, exuding an aura of extreme killing intent.
That was the aura of an emperor, high above, authoritative without being angry.
The imperial physicians immediately knelt down, trembling with fear.
Yan Beimo's gaze swept over everyone present, and after a brief silence, he spoke.
"How long can this suppression last?"
The imperial physician on the right, who was in the lead position, stepped forward, his voice trembling.
No—less than half a month.
"Then what?"
"The lady's health will gradually deteriorate..."
His words were cut short as he was suddenly kicked away.
Everyone was horrified, their prostrate bodies trembling even more, and they cried out in unison.
"Your Majesty, please calm your anger."
Yan Beimo's expression was indifferent, but his calm face concealed turbulent emotions.
"I told you, I'll give you three days. If you still don't see any sign of the antidote after three days, then the Imperial Medical Academy will have no reason to exist."
"We will do our utmost to save the lady."
Inside the house, Chu Changning faintly heard the commotion outside. She glanced at her son, who was being carried over by Taozhi, took him, and laid him down on the inside.
“Princess, why didn’t you say you were poisoned? No wonder I felt you were acting strangely the other day, and you were dizzy from time to time.”
Taozhi felt a pang of sadness and poured her a cup of hot tea.
Chu Changning took a small sip and shook her head, "It's alright."
"How can it be alright? You didn't even mention calling a doctor to take a look---"
The door was suddenly pushed open, and a person entered, bathed in moonlight.
Taozhi stopped talking, bowed, and left.
The room fell silent.
Yan Beimo lifted the beaded curtain and approached. He saw that she was staring at her son beside her and said in a low voice.
"She's asleep, what's there to see?"
After saying that, he sat down on the edge of the couch and moved closer to her.
Their bodies suddenly pressed together.
Chu Changning looked up and met his gaze.
The atmosphere around them suddenly became enchanting and ambiguous.
She stepped back and looked at him, saying, "The Nine Provinces are in turmoil, and wars are frequent in the North. What are Your Majesty's plans?"
The Yan clan disliked her, so naturally they wouldn't like the son she gave birth to.
In the future, Yan Beimo will marry a woman from a noble family and have a legitimate son. Ayu's fate is predictable.
Before she died, she had to find a way out for her son.
"Speak your mind."
Chu Changning cleared his throat and said tactfully, "With an heir, His Majesty can ensure the stability of the Great Qi dynasty and the peace of mind of the court officials---"
Before she could finish speaking, he exposed her.
"You want me to make your son the crown prince?"
"---"
He stared intently at her, then suddenly wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her onto his lap, his indifferent voice landing heavily in her ear.
“Ah Ning, if you die, no one will care about him.”
Chu Changning's struggling body stiffened.
Yan Beimo's lips were taut, his dark eyes filled with a chilling ruthlessness.
"He's so young. In this chaotic world where people eat each other, he'll be devoured until there's not even a bone left."
Looking at him and listening to his words, Chu Changning suddenly recalled his past behavior. He was a madman who killed his father and brother, capable of anything.
She couldn't help but recall the nightmare she had before, in which little Ayu was left to wander the streets and be bullied by everyone.
She gritted her teeth and grabbed his shoulder.
"You are his biological father."
He didn't speak, his gaze piercing, his eyes flickering uncertainly.
Chu Changning took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to slap him to death, filled with rage.
"Why don't you just die?"
"If I were to die one day, I would not leave you to live alone."
Chu Changning was astonished, "---"
"Chu Changning, if I die, I will never spare you."
Ruthless, vicious, and capricious—that's his true nature.
Chu Changning's body temperature plummeted from the shock of his words. When she came to her senses, she pushed him away forcefully.
But that hand held her captive like an iron clamp, and she couldn't break free.
Yan Beimo grabbed her chin and bit her lip.
Did you hear me clearly?
Chu Changning's eyes welled up with tears from his bite, and she turned her head away.
He wasn't annoyed; he suppressed his fierceness and kissed her tenderly around the neck.
"I will heal you, you will not die."
Chu Changning was getting annoyed by his arrogant attitude and questioned him.
What are you doing looking like that? What does it matter to you whether I live or die?
His gaze sharpened, his deep, dark eyes meeting hers.
The air suddenly fell silent.
"I---"
Before he could finish speaking, there was a knock on the door.
"Your Majesty, the medicine has arrived."
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