Chu Yunhan's attitude changed from initial skepticism to being moved.
If Gu Qingqiu's behavior in front of others might be acting, how could taking poisonous herbs to detoxify herself still be acting?
No matter how much they act, no one would joke about their own life.
When Chu Yunhan saw Gu Qingqiu, she was trembling all over, her lips were blue, and she was foaming at the mouth. She looked extremely frightening.
Even the students brought by the imperial physicians didn't dare to look at Gu Qingqiu for long, but Chu Yunhan stood by Gu Qingqiu's bedside for almost an hour.
When the imperial physician came to examine Gu Qingqiu's condition, Chu Yunhan's expression was grim. "How do you cure it? I'm asking you, how do you cure this poison?"
"What kind of poison is Your Highness referring to?" the imperial physician asked tremblingly.
"What do you think?" Chu Yunhan's eyes were as cold as frost. "With your medical skills, you should be able to tell how many kinds of poison are in her body, right?"
The imperial physician knelt down, not daring to raise his head. "Your Highness... the Heart-Rending Poison in her body has accumulated for over a year, and has already penetrated deep into her internal organs. Even if we stop the medication immediately, there is no cure for the Heart-Rending Poison. Moreover, the Love Moon Poison and the Gelsemium elegans are now fused together. Even if we find a way to detoxify her, it won't be a matter of a day or two..." As the imperial physician spoke, his confidence waned, and his voice gradually softened.
Chu Yunhan glanced at Gu Qingqiu on the bed, then at the back of the imperial physician's head, which was covered in white hair, and chuckled self-deprecatingly, "Tell me, how much longer can she live?"
The imperial physician lowered his head even further, fearing that he might accidentally say the wrong thing and be dragged out and executed by the enraged prince. "...If I treat him conservatively and allow him to recuperate, he might be able to live for another two or three years..."
"Get out of here," Chu Yunhan said in a deep voice.
Even if he was furious, he would spare the life of this imperial physician. Only this imperial physician knew the details of the treatment that night and Gu Qingqiu's current physical condition.
That night, when the Love Moon Poison took effect, Chu Yunhan thought that having witnessed Gu Qingqiu's terrifying appearance during the day, he wouldn't have any more impulses. However... he overestimated himself. He was still controlled, perhaps by the Love Moon Poison, or perhaps by his body.
Chu Yunhan hated himself like this. He should have been a noble and elegant prince, but ever since he came into contact with Gu Qingqiu, he had become so dirty and wretched, like a wild beast without self-awareness.
That night, Gu Qingqiu was clearly unconscious and in pain, but she kept calling out "Chu Yunhan" as if in a dream, and seemed to be calling out something else, but Chu Yunhan couldn't hear her clearly.
She even dreams about me; could she really like me?
Upon realizing this possibility, Chu Yunhan was clearly stunned, and his rapidly beating heart made him even more at a loss.
Why should he care whether Gu Qingqiu really likes him?
However, her chaotic thoughts were out of control, and Chu Yunhan thought of Gu Qingqiu's appearance when she first met her. A rare blush appeared on the face of the usually arrogant and domineering girl.
The joy on her face when she heard the Emperor bestow a marriage upon her seemed genuine, and the way she spoke in the Prince's mansion, forbidding other women from getting close to her, clearly indicated that she was jealous.
Does she really like me?
When Chu Yunhan realized what was happening, his feet involuntarily moved from his study to the gate of Gu Qingqiu's courtyard.
After much hesitation, Chu Yunhan finally stepped into the courtyard.
Unexpectedly, Gu Qingqiu was awake. Sunlight shone on her smooth black hair and fair face, giving her a serene and gentle appearance.
When Chu Yunhan saw that Gu Qingqiu was looking at him without saying anything, he involuntarily avoided his gaze, wondering what he should say.
Gu Qingqiu also heard the footsteps and smiled, "Ziyun? Why are you back so soon?"
Chu Yunhan felt as if he had been pricked by a needle. Gu Qingqiu was clearly looking in his direction, so what...?
After observing that Gu Qingqiu's pupils seemed unfocused, Chu Yunhan felt somewhat at a loss.
"Ziyun? Ziyun?" Gu Qingqiu looked puzzled. "Why aren't you saying anything?"
Chu Yunhan felt a dryness in his heart, and he said, "...It's me."
"Your Highness?" Gu Qingqiu jumped up like a frightened rabbit. "I..."
"What happened to your eyes?" Chu Yunhan stepped forward to support Gu Qingqiu to prevent her from bumping into a tree.
"I..." Gu Qingqiu hadn't even accepted it yet, and said somewhat dazedly, "Your Highness, I think I can't see..."
"Don't be afraid." Chu Yunhan pulled Gu Qingqiu into his arms and comforted her, "I'll go and fetch the imperial physician to take a look, okay?"
Gu Qingqiu was somewhat shocked. How could Chu Yunhan's attitude towards her have completely changed after she woke up? Was he moved?
The doctors from the Prince's residence and the imperial physicians from the palace arrived one after the other. They examined Gu Qingqiu's pupils and felt her pulse, then went to the side and whispered among themselves for a long time.
Chu Yunhan felt that there were some things that Gu Qingqiu shouldn't hear, so he waved his hand, signaling them to go outside to talk.
Upon reaching the courtyard gate, the imperial physician sighed and said, "Your Highness, the situation is probably more serious than we imagined..."
"I don't have time to listen to your nonsense." Chu Yunhan's sharp eyes swept over the two of them. "What exactly is going on?"
The doctor quickly replied, "Your Highness, the poison in the lady's body has already spread. She will gradually lose her five senses. Right now, she has lost her sight, and after some time she may gradually lose her hearing, smell, taste, and touch."
Chu Yunhan gritted his teeth and asked, "Is there a way to cure it completely?"
The two experienced doctors exchanged a glance, neither daring to make a guarantee. They simply said, "We can prescribe some tonics to stabilize the body's functions and prevent further deterioration. At the same time, we can research whether there are any detoxification methods."
"You'd better find an antidote, or I'll have your whole family executed." Chu Yunhan turned away, leaving the two renowned doctors speechless with despair.
The emperor's thoughts are hard to fathom, and this prince is not easy to serve either!
He was the one who used the poison in the first place, but he insisted on using a rare poison with no antidote. When he couldn't cure it, he took his anger out on them!
The imperial physician turned and left, intending to review all the poison manuals in his household to find a breakthrough.
Gu Qingqiu remained in the same posture as the others had been, her expression indifferent. Upon hearing footsteps, she simply asked, "Is that Your Highness?"
"Yes," Chu Yunhan replied. "Have your maid pack your things. Starting today, you will move into my room and live with me."
"Huh?" Gu Qingqiu's first reaction was to refuse. "How can that be? I am now blind and have difficulty moving around. I'm afraid it will cause a lot of trouble for the prince. It's better to let Ziyun take care of me."
"I told you to move, so move." Chu Yunhan's tone was very forceful.
Gu Qingqiu thought for a moment and felt that Chu Yunhan must feel guilty towards her at this moment. If this could make him feel better, then she...
"Okay, I'll have Ziyun pack my things."
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