Chapter 19 Jin Ling 19
"His Majesty……"
Seeing that Jin Ling was still unwilling to give up and was about to speak, Gao Xianyang quickly stepped forward and interrupted her: "Your Majesty, I am willing to test the needle for Sanhao."
"There are differences between men and women, and men have broad palms, so I'm afraid it won't work." The imperial physician was also extremely embarrassed at this moment. It was obvious that the girl next to him was of high status, and being sandwiched between the two of them was really painful for him. But he could only speak out and report the truth.
The palace was at a standstill for a moment, until Eunuch Bao came up with a compromise: "Why not inform the palace and see if any of the other maids are willing to try it? Your Majesty could offer them generous rewards."
"This method is good..."
"This method absolutely won't work!" Jin Ling saw the emperor about to agree to the decree and hurriedly stopped him. "Sanhao is kind-hearted by nature. She would never sacrifice others for herself. Besides, if the decree is announced in the palace, I'm afraid the matter will become a big deal and Sanhao will become a target of public criticism."
As she spoke, she knelt and kowtowed, knocking her head heavily on the golden bricks of the hall: "Please grant me your blessing, Your Majesty!"
She looked as if she would kneel there forever if Li Yi didn't agree.
"You! Do you really think I won't punish you?" Li Yi was really angry this time. He looked at the other person's red and swollen forehead. That blow must have used ten times her strength.
"If Your Majesty wishes to punish me, Jin Ling will have no complaints. I only ask Your Majesty to grant me and Sanhao Ichiban my sisterly love."
Li Yi really wanted to ask, what about the relationship between us?
But in the end he just asked: "Even if your right hand is crippled, you won't regret it?"
"Even if my right hand is crippled, Jin Ling has no regrets."
The man sat back heavily on the dragon throne. This time, not only Jin Ling, but he had also made up his mind: "This is the last time, Imperial Physician Jiang, I must succeed!"
Caught in the middle, Imperial Physician Jiang reluctantly obeyed. Jin Ling, hearing him say this was the last time, finally got what she wanted. She remained silent, knelt once more, and left resolutely.
Li Yi tilted his head to look at her back, not knowing who he was addressing in the hall: "Even though I'm the emperor now, I still can't do anything about her."
"I can't let her do whatever she wants and hurt herself anymore..."
…
This time, the test injection for Sanhao had to remain confidential according to Jinling's request. However, Ruan Cuiyun and Zhong Xuexia had both come to give her pain relief the night before.
The two of them did the same as in their previous life, one gave cloth and the other gave candied fruit.
Jin Ling didn't plan to take Sanhao's script. If she wanted them to reconcile, she had to wait until the incident with Cai Shanggong was exposed. She was too lazy to do useless work.
Therefore, he just sincerely thanked the two of them, asked about Ruan Sizhen's health, and chatted with Zhong Sizhi for a while before saying goodbye to them.
On the second day, Li Yi specifically asked his mother to arrange the needle testing in her side room, and he also brought Gao Xianyang with him to take charge.
Jin Ling was lying straight on the couch. Li Yi came over and said nothing to her, but just silently put the amulet into her hand.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Jin Ling held the small yellow talisman in her hand, a gentle smile in her eyes.
It had been a long time since he had been so affectionate with the other person. Li Yi sighed and sat beside her.
Li Yi figured it out. He was no longer the King of Light, but the Supreme Ruler, capable of protecting important people.
Although it is still unclear why Jin Ling avoided him, he is sure that Jin Ling still has feelings for him. This will be enough. No matter what misunderstandings they have, time will always clarify everything.
He would never abandon Jin Ling again, nor would he let her leave.
Li Yi held Jin Ling's left hand without hesitation and ordered the imperial physician in a deep voice, "Begin."
The needle piercing her flesh was indeed painful, but her constitution had long been transformed by the medicine, and the system had also helped to reduce her pain sensitivity. The pain now was probably similar to the slight sting of an injection.
But it was like an anesthetic; even if the mind couldn't feel it, the body still had instincts. Within seconds, Jin Ling was sweating profusely and trembling all over.
She pretended to be in pain, as if she was trying hard to hold back a cry of pain, which made Li Yi, who was standing next to her, wish she could die in her place.
"ah--!"
Following the system's prompt, she let out a proper cry of pain, causing Li Yi beside her to shudder: "Ling'er, what's wrong with you!"
The acupuncturist, Imperial Physician Jiang, quickly pulled out the needle and wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Please move your right hand, Madam."
Jin Ling tried, and although she was a little weak, she was able to move. Imperial Physician Jiang breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this, and after taking her pulse, he quickly ordered his apprentice to give Jin Ling a massage to stimulate her blood circulation.
After fiddling with it for a while, her hand finally recovered.
"Is it over now?" Li Yi asked hurriedly when he saw the imperial physician stop.
Imperial Physician Jiang: “…”
Imperial Physician Jiang gritted his teeth and whispered, "Well, the needle was only inserted five minutes ago..."
"Please continue, Imperial Physician!" Jin Ling clenched the amulet and spoke firmly.
"Let's not try this anymore, okay? I'm sure I can think of another way. Let's just call it a day, Jin Ling..." Li Yi watched her wet face flush, only her lips pale with weakness. A deep sense of powerlessness washed over him once again. Almost servilely, he gently rested his head on the back of Jin Ling's hand, begging her softly not to hurt him again.
This was the first time Jin Ling was so close to him in public, and it was also the first time she didn't reject his approach in public. She gently turned her left hand and gently stroked the top of his head:
"I've already taken ninety-nine steps. I can't give up this one. Your Majesty, please grant me your wish."
…
Li Yi: "Acupuncture..."
Just two words, almost trembling.
It wasn't until Imperial Physician Jiang excitedly announced success that the air in the room began to flow again. Eunuch Bao and Gao Xianyang were both delighted, and Jin Ling also smiled with relief.
Only Li Yi, who had kept his head down and was holding her left hand, did not move, making it impossible to see his expression.
"Your Majesty," Jin Ling shook her left hand, stood up and tilted her head to look at him, "We succeeded!"
Before she could get close, Li Yi rushed over and hugged her tightly: "No, you succeeded. You won, Yao Jinling..."
The voice was almost next to her ear, light and floating, mixed with indescribable strong emotions.
Everyone else in the hall retreated politely, and for a moment, only the two of them were left in the room.
Jin Ling was quietly held in his arms, her smooth cheek pressed against his slender neck, smelling the faint ambergris on the man's body, as if she could hear his beating pulse.
"Your Majesty, how long do you plan to hold me?" Jin Ling pushed him tentatively, but Li Yi held him even tighter.
Tsk, the delicate beauty rolled her eyes slightly behind his back and pushed him away forcefully: "That's enough, my legs are numb."
Li Yi watched her gasp and slowly move her legs. He withdrew his hand, which had originally wanted to hold her for a while longer. After a moment, he took the initiative to reach out and help her rub her numb thigh.
"You're not hiding from me anymore?" Li Yi lowered his head, his hands moving silently, as if he was just asking casually.
"I won't hide anymore. His Majesty is holding hands and hugging me in front of everyone. Where else can I hide?" Jin Ling smiled at the person who lowered his head and refused to look at her. Her voice was long and sweet, like a coquettish cat.
Li Yi couldn't help but sneered at her, "Go hide outside the palace! Can I search the entire country for a palace maid?"
"That's right! Your Majesty is wise. The new emperor should grant amnesty to the harem upon ascending the throne. The Empress Dowager is kind-hearted. I will go and ask her, and she will definitely let me out of the palace~"
Li Yi: ...
Li Yi reached out and poke her muscles hard.
"Hiss—" Jin Ling slapped his hand away and muttered softly, "You're so petty even though you're the emperor. It was just a joke."
Is it because of her character? Why is it that when Li Yi likes San Hao, she is restrained, gentle, mature and steady, but becomes childish when she is with her?
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