She nodded slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips.
That smile was like a flower blooming in spring; though unassuming, it was enough to warm people's hearts.
"Big brother, I feel like I've forgotten something very important, but every time I try to remember, my head hurts so much." Li Xi's voice carried a hint of helplessness and confusion.
Situ Feng's heart tightened. He reached out and gently patted Li Xi's shoulder, comforting her, "Don't push yourself. Sometimes, memories take time to develop. The most important thing for you right now is to take care of your health. As long as your older brother is here, you don't need to worry about anything else."
His words were filled with determination, as if he were encouraging himself.
"Okay, I'll listen to you." After saying that, she planned to get out of bed and walk around.
Wang Ma quickly stepped forward to support her, saying, "Miss, take your time."
Li Xi: "It's alright, I can help you. Auntie, you should go and rest."
Seeing that she insisted, both Wang Ma and the miracle doctor went out.
Situ Feng followed her and slowly walked into the courtyard.
A cool breeze suddenly rises and blows through the early winter forest, creating a scene of falling leaves everywhere.
Sitting in the courtyard, lost in thought, Li Xi felt a sense of loneliness.
It seems she has forgotten someone very important, and there are things left undone.
A cold wind blew through her hair, carrying a chill that seemed to seep into her bones.
Noticing that she unconsciously curled up, Situ Feng quickly turned around, fetched a warm fox fur cloak from inside the house, and carefully draped it over her shoulders.
Li Xi's height is almost the same as his, which is rare among women.
Even after being bedridden for more than a month, the imposing aura he had cultivated through long-term martial arts training still made people feel oppressed.
He lowered his eyes to avoid meeting her deep gaze, afraid that his carefully crafted lies would be exposed in front of her.
The cold wind caused his voice to tremble slightly: "You've only just recovered, put on your cloak to keep warm."
"Thank you, brother." She seemed lost in thought, staring at the distant mountains.
"Sit for a while and then go back to your room to rest, Godfather. He's still waiting for you to come back." He was afraid that Li Xi would notice his guilty conscience, so he only dared to speak with his back to her.
"good."
After Emperor Wenyuan fell into a coma, he was taken back to the Western Hills Villa by the retired emperor.
There are many experts here, so there's no need to worry about safety.
Feng Monian sought out Huang Banxian, a renowned eccentric doctor in the martial arts world.
Huang Banxian, known as the "medical genius," possessed unfathomable medical skills.
It took about half a month to remove the silver needle from the emperor's heart.
As the silver needles were removed, Emperor Wenyuan's expression miraculously softened, and his tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly, finally releasing the weight that had been pressing on his chest for so long.
Upon seeing this, both the Emperor Emeritus and Feng Monian breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a great weight lifted from their hearts.
Huang Banxian put away the silver needles and gently stroked his beard.
A hint of smugness flashed in his eyes, but he then said seriously, "Although most of the poison in Your Majesty's body has been eliminated, the toxins have accumulated over the years and damaged the foundation. You still need careful recuperation and my specially made pills to gradually restore your vitality."
Soon, Emperor Wenyuan regained consciousness and saw Feng Monian kneeling not far away. He was puzzled: "Why is Master Feng like this?" Although his voice was weak, it still retained its imperial authority.
Feng Monian: "Your Majesty, please give Li Xi a chance to prove her innocence. She is definitely not a traitor. I swear on my life that she was mind-controlled by the leader of the Red Lotus Sect."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wenyuan looked intently at Feng Monian.
Those eyes, which had weathered countless storms, seemed to hold a complex mix of emotions.
He slowly sat up. Although he still felt weak, his imperial majesty and wisdom remained undiminished.
"Lord Feng, I will consider your words. But what I need is irrefutable evidence, not empty promises. Li Xi's matter concerns the dignity of the nation and my own reputation. How can I make a hasty judgment?"
Although Emperor Wenyuan's voice was soft, every word struck like a heavy hammer, resonating in everyone's heart.
Upon hearing this, Feng Monian immediately kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise. I know that my words are not convincing, but I have obtained some clues that are enough to prove that Li Xi was manipulated."
"This humble citizen is willing to personally investigate and find the leader of the Red Lotus Sect, bring him to justice, and clear Li Xi's name."
The Emperor Emeritus spoke up at this moment, his voice gentle and full of affection: "Your Majesty, the loyalty of Master Feng is evident, and I also like Li Xi quite a bit. She is not the kind of person who would do anything rebellious."
"Why not agree to Master Feng's request, give him a chance, and also give yourself a chance to find out the truth?"
Emperor Wenyuan remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded and said, "Very well, I give you the time to find her after the New Year. If Li Xi is indeed wronged, I will clear her name; but if she truly harbors ill intentions, I will show no leniency!"
Feng Monian was overjoyed and quickly expressed his gratitude: "Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty. I will certainly live up to your expectations!"
Now that the emperor has woken up, he can go find Xiaoxi without worry.
Within a few days, Emperor Wenyuan not only gradually recovered physically, but his mind also became increasingly clear.
However, he did not rush to announce it to the world. Instead, he chose to stay in this secluded courtyard, quietly observing the political situation and secretly plotting with the retired emperor.
Upon hearing the news that the emperor had awakened, the tense atmosphere among the people who were secretly meeting at the Chamber of Commerce finally eased.
Hongying couldn't contain herself any longer. "Great! In that case, let's set off without delay!"
Old Master Sun: "Wait a minute, we still need to make some preparations here in Kyoto."
"The sect leader is right, senior. I know you are anxious to find Xiaoxi, but she is also involved in assassinating the emperor, so we need to plan carefully before we can act," Chu Ran said solemnly.
Feng Monian remained silent for a long time before finally speaking: "Grandmother, please don't worry. The Li family is being monitored. Although the Emperor Emeritus has ordered that no one should make things difficult for you two, those behind the scenes have different intentions."
In particular, the Liang King's faction and the families of the concubines in the harem were not to be trifled with.
Chairman Wang suddenly spoke up: "A caravan has seen someone in Sichuan who looks like Xiaoxi."
She paused for a moment and continued, "That man had met Xiaoxi a few times before. He said he encountered bandits while transporting goods. Just when they thought they were doomed, a man who called himself a 'Great Man of the Red Lotus Cult' appeared and dealt with the bandits."
The person was wearing a mask, so his face wasn't visible, but his build was similar to hers. Thinking he might miss some useful clues, he sent me a message by carrier pigeon.
"In that case, I will go. Grandmother, you can stay here to distract those people." Qin Xiaolin's plan was based on sound reasoning.
Her identity is special; if it were exposed, it would lead to bloodshed.
Although Hongying really wanted to go there herself, it was also true that if her identity were used by someone with ulterior motives, it would be even more detrimental to Xiaoxi.
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