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Shangguan Zeyu went to Peach Blossom Village a little later.
Xiao Yiqing slumped listlessly in the recliner, lost in thought.
Chunhua wasn't serving her, so she had no idea about Shangguan Zeyu's sudden appearance.
Shangguan Zeyu merely glanced at her casually before finding a seat and sitting down, observing her with leisurely composure.
She would furrow her brows, narrow her eyes, and grit her teeth, her face full of hatred.
Seeing that she showed no sign of coming to her senses, Shangguan Zeyu coughed lightly and said.
"Your Highness, what are you thinking about?"
Xiao Yiqing suddenly paused, snapped out of her daze, and looked at him.
"Your Highness... Your Highness?!"
Without hesitation, Xiao Yiqing immediately stood up and bowed to Shangguan Zeyu.
"No need for that. What was the princess looking troubled about just now? I noticed your facial expressions were quite varied. Would you be willing to tell me?" Shangguan Zeyu smiled slightly and looked at Xiao Yiqing.
Xiao Yiqing has always been unable to resist Shangguan Zeyu, especially when Shangguan Zeyu expresses goodwill towards her.
Then, in a daze, she said, "Your Majesty, I was thinking about the time you were poisoned..."
Shangguan Zeyu had originally come to find her for this very reason, and now that she had brought it up herself, a satisfied smile curved his lips.
"Then, Your Highness, tell me what you've discovered?"
Xiao Yiqing lowered her eyes unconsciously, and said while thinking, "Your Highness, I think Your Highness was poisoned because you ate that bowl of lotus seed soup." She looked at Shangguan Zeyu meaningfully.
Shangguan Zeyu looked at her with a meaningful smile on his face.
Upon hearing her say that, the slight curve of her lips instantly tightened.
"Does Your Highness mean that I was poisoned because of Lady Wu?"
Xiao Yiqing keenly sensed his anger, quickly lowered her eyes, and hurriedly explained.
“Your Highness, Madam Wu and I are sisters. I would never wrong her without reason. What I said is all based on my analysis.”
Shangguan Zeyu's voice became more normal: "Alright, then Your Highness, tell me, how can there be no injustice?"
Xiao Yiqing cleared her throat slightly and said, "Your Highness, you came back from the palace that day, so you certainly wouldn't eat anything unclean. After you returned to the Prince's Mansion, you ate the lotus seed soup that Madam Wu made for you, and that... not to mention Madam Wu, that lotus seed soup must have been tampered with. The person who wanted to harm Your Highness must have been someone from the Prince's Mansion."
"Who could it be from the Prince's mansion?" Shangguan Zeyu stared at her with sharp eyes, his gaze carrying a pointed meaning.
Xiao Yiqing sensed the sarcasm in his tone, wiped the cold sweat from her forehead, and said.
"Your Highness, I do not know."
"Hmph! You don't know? Why don't you tell the truth?" Shangguan Zeyu's voice suddenly rose.
Xiao Yiqing trembled with fear and stammered, "Your Highness, I really don't know."
Shangguan Zeyu sneered: "Princess Consort, I have forgiven all the things you have done in the past, but this time, if you still don't tell the truth, I really can't protect you!!"
Xiao Yiqing panicked instantly, terrified.
"Your Highness, I truly don't know who did it. I swear to Heaven, I absolutely did not do it!!!"
Shangguan Zeyu stared at her expressionlessly.
Xiao Yiqing didn't avoid his gaze; instead, she looked directly at him.
Thus, the two stared at each other for a long time before Xiao Yiqing, feeling embarrassed, looked away first.
Shangguan Zeyu smiled slightly: "It seems that I have wronged the princess! Since it was not the princess who did it, would you be willing to help me find the person who poisoned me?" His voice was deep and gentle.
Even though Xiao Yiqing kept telling herself in her heart that she couldn't agree to his proposal, that he was deceiving her, she still vaguely agreed.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to share your burdens."
"Oh, Your Highness, please don't blame me. I was just too angry!"
When Xiao Yiqing heard Shangguan Zeyu speaking well of her, her heart instantly blossomed like a flower, and she softened completely, especially her voice, which became soft and gentle.
“Your Highness, such a thing happened in the Duan Prince’s residence, so it is understandable that you are angry. I do not blame Your Highness.”
"In that case, I am truly gratified." Shangguan Zeyu said, while observing her expression. Seeing that she was in a good mood, he continued to inquire, "What happened to the red mark on Your Highness's chin? I heard that Madam Wu laid a hand on you? That Wu Lanyu, she has quite the nerve! But Your Highness, rest assured, I have already punished her and put her in confinement. She wouldn't dare to misbehave at you again!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yiqing immediately beamed with joy, forgetting all pretense.
"Your Highness, Sister Wu really hit hard! My arms and neck are also injured, and it hurts so much when I touch water."
Shangguan Zeyu sighed and looked at her with affection: "Your Highness, rest assured, I will absolutely not let you have any scars. Later, have Chunhua come to Yunxiao Pavilion to pick up the ointment for treatment. With careful daily care, you will surely recover quickly." His voice was no longer as stiff and cold as before, but sweet and gentle, as if the other person were his precious darling.
Xiao Yiqing felt even sweeter, as if she had eaten honey, the sweetness instantly reaching her heart.
After leaving Peach Blossom Village, Shangguan Zeyu turned around and went to Pear Blossom Residence.
It was already evening, and the setting sun was a fiery orange-red, painting the entire sky in a soft, peaceful hue.
As soon as Shangguan Zeyu entered Pear Blossom Residence, he was greeted by Huang Ying, who excitedly ran out of the house.
But Huang Ying didn't notice him. Instead, she rushed to the side room, unable to hide her excitement.
"Master has woken up. Quickly cook some light soup and rice."
Shangguan Zeyu probably didn't expect him to be so excited. Upon hearing Huang Ying's words, he hurriedly ran into the house.
Hearing footsteps, Imperial Physician Wang turned around and looked at him. He stood up and was about to say that Consort Liu had woken up, but he had already run to the bedside, sat down, and said anxiously and happily.
"Ruyi, you're finally awake! Is there anything still bothering you?"
The imperial physician then quietly withdrew.
Jiang Yan had woken up three times before Shangguan Zeyu came to see her, so her mind was now clear as a mirror. But even so, she still couldn't understand why Shangguan Zeyu was suddenly so concerned about her.
She heard from the oriole that she had been unconscious for five days.
He had only been unconscious for five days, but Shangguan Zeyu seemed like a completely different person.
What happened during those five days?
Jiang Yan suppressed his curiosity and puzzlement, and gave Shangguan Zeyu a slight smile: "Your Highness." He then made a move to get up.
"Ruyi, don't do this," Shangguan Zeyu hurriedly helped her up and gently helped her lie down.
Jiang Yan was puzzled. Had Shangguan Zeyu taken the wrong medicine? Why was he suddenly being so gentle and considerate towards her?
She smiled slightly and said, "Your Highness, I'm sorry to have worried you."
Shangguan Zeyu's hands were tightly gripping hers, like two hard pincers, preventing her from even moving her hands slightly.
"Ruyi, it was my oversight. I failed to protect you." His eyes were full of affection, like a huge whirlpool, constantly drawing Jiang Yan into them.
Jiang Yan lowered her eyes slightly, unable to suppress her doubts.
What happened?
He used to tease her and not take her seriously, so why is he acting all lovey-dovey now?
Is he pretending again, deceiving her?
"Your Highness, I am fine. Please do not worry."
Shangguan Zeyu said excitedly, "Ruyi, don't worry, with me here, I will never let anyone treat you like this again."
Jiang Yan didn't know what to say, and looked at him with a stiff smile.
Shangguan Zeyu continued, "Ruyi, I have been secretly investigating who harmed you. Once the evidence is conclusive, I will make her pay a heavy price. I will definitely seek justice for you!!"
Jiang Yan looked at her, pretending to be very touched and smiling, but in his heart he couldn't help but wonder if he had suffered some kind of strong shock and lost his mind.
Shangguan Zeyu held her hands tightly again, talked about all sorts of things, and then carefully tucked her in so she could rest well before leaving.
Huang Ying and Imperial Physician Wang stood quietly outside the house.
"This humble servant greets Your Highness."
"This servant greets Your Highness."
Shangguan Zeyu looked at Huang Ying: "Take good care of your master."
"Yes, Your Highness, on behalf of my mistress."
"Go in."
Huang Ying bowed and went inside.
Shangguan Zeyu then looked at Imperial Physician Wang and made a "please" gesture, which made Imperial Physician Wang feel flattered.
"Let's talk as we walk." Seeing that Imperial Physician Wang was frightened and lowered his head, unwilling to step forward, Shangguan Zeyu took the first step.
Imperial Physician Wang followed behind him down the steps.
Shangguan Zeyu: "Ruyi's safety this time is all thanks to Imperial Physician Wang. I will certainly thank you properly."
"Your Highness, you flatter me. As a physician, it is my duty to save lives and heal the wounded. Your Highness need not do this."
"I have my own plan for this matter."
Imperial Physician Wang followed him at a respectful distance, nodding slightly in agreement.
Shangguan Zeyu walked for a while, then suddenly stopped and turned back to look at him seriously.
"This matter must not be leaked in the slightest."
The imperial physician lowered his head even further in fright, clasped his hands in a fist and solemnly said, "Your Highness, rest assured, I am not one to speak out of turn."
"No matter who asks, even my royal brother, he says that my old illness has relapsed and that you have been treating me at Yunxiao Pavilion. You know nothing else."
"Yes, Your Highness, I will remember your instructions."
Shangguan Zeyu gave him another deep look before turning around and continuing to walk.
"Ruyi should only need recuperation, so Imperial Physician Wang can return to the palace to resume his duties."
"Yes, Your Excellency obeys. I will write down the precautions for Consort Liu's care and the medications she needs on a piece of paper and give it to Steward Cui."
"good."
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