Gu Jiangli quickly calculated that she hadn't seen His Majesty for nine days.
Although she hadn't seen His Majesty these past few days, she had witnessed many of His Majesty's sentiments.
Gifts of all sizes were continuously sent in.
His Majesty seemed to be telling her through this action that he had never given up on his determination to see her.
At the same time, it is hoped that she will be happy to receive these gifts.
Gu Jiangli has not been bored these days.
She and Lotus would conduct a reasoned and well-founded evaluation of each gift that was presented.
Although the luminous pearl was exceptionally bright at night, its body was not perfectly round and had some flaws.
Although the needlework of that robe was superb, the pattern of the stitching lacked aesthetic appeal.
That pomegranate agate hairpin, with its translucent color and gorgeous design, is undoubtedly a top-tier piece of jewelry.
......
In this way, Gu Jiangli's life during these few days of self-imposed confinement was quite enjoyable.
But this leisurely life certainly cannot last.
He was still the emperor after all; even if he slapped someone, he had to give them a treat.
She had a plan in mind: on the tenth day, regardless of whether the emperor came to see her or not, she would tell him that she was feeling depressed and unwell, and wanted to see the imperial physician.
If the emperor were to come, then we would no longer refuse him.
On the ninth night, Gu Jiangli drifted off to sleep peacefully, thinking about the scene he would be putting on in front of the emperor the next day.
But she didn't sleep for long before the system's anxious voice woke her up in her mind again.
[WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!]
Gu Jiangli suddenly opened his eyes and sat up from the darkness.
The system has never issued three "warnings" at once!
The urgency of the situation is absolutely extraordinary!
"Zizai, what happened!" Her voice was urgent.
[WARNING! A sleeping gas is about to enter your body, which may render you unable to resist. Please choose immediately whether to purchase a cure from the store!]
Gu Jiangli's expression changed drastically.
This is the first time I've heard such a formulaic conversation from Zizai.
She doesn't even call herself "darling" anymore!
【…Honey, would you like to purchase the antidote? This item can counteract all hallucinogenic and psychedelic drugs on the market, priced at 200 points.】
Wow! That's so expensive!
Gu Jiangli gritted her teeth.
"You're taking advantage of my misfortune. I've warned you so many times, how can I not buy it?"
"purchase!"
We still have to spend the money!
【Dear customer, the resistance medication has been purchased for you. Please take it immediately. Remaining points: 585】
A packet of what looked like cold medicine suddenly appeared in Gu Jiangli's hand.
She was completely dumbfounded.
"Chewing it dry?"
[We recommend taking it immediately, dear.]
Gu Jiangli was complaining when he suddenly noticed a wisp of white smoke seeping in through the crack in the door.
It looks like dry ice used on stage.
Without a moment's hesitation, she tore open the packaging and poured it all into her mouth! The taste was so strange, it was like chewing lime.
Gu Jiangli lay down immediately after taking the medicine.
If you want her dead, you can just use poison gas.
It seems the other party doesn't want her dead.
She wanted to see what the visitor was planning.
Her eyes narrowed slightly, revealing only a slit.
After a while, the door opened with a creak.
A shadowy figure crept in through the crack in the door.
His cautious manner clearly indicated that he felt guilty.
Without a doubt, this person must have put out the sleeping gas.
Gu Jiangli's breathing was steady as she listened to the footsteps getting closer and closer.
Then a pair of large hands pressed on her shoulders, causing her body to stiffen instinctively.
A large hand shook her shoulder. "Wake up, Consort Xian, wake up quickly."
Gu Jiangli recognized the voice of the person who came in an instant.
Isn't that Taoist priest Liu Bufan?
Before Gu Jiangli could react, she heard Liu Bufan mutter to himself again:
"Strange, isn't this medicine supposed to make one's body stiff and unable to resist? How come it also has the effect of causing one to fall into a deep sleep?"
Gu Jiangli: "......"
Brother, why don't you tell me earlier next time, so I can play along with your act sooner?
After a moment of silence, Gu Jiangli opened her sleepy eyes.
Upon seeing Liu Bufan, she turned pale with fright and exclaimed in surprise:
"Ah! Master Liu! Why...why are you here...ah, why can't I move my body?!"
Gu Jiangli was anxious and scared, and tried to twist her body, but to no avail.
Liu Bufan's eyes lit up with even greater surprise.
He put his index finger to the center of his lips: "Shh."
Then he placed the index finger of his other hand on Gu Jiangli's lips and said with a greasy expression:
"Don't shout, they're all asleep. Their medicine is different from yours, so no one will be paying attention to you for a while."
Gu Jiangli felt so disgusted that she rolled her eyes inwardly, wishing she could bite his finger to pieces on the spot, but she still held back.
"What...what are you going to do?"
"Don't be afraid, I'm here to help you."
"Help me?" Gu Jiangli's question wasn't feigned; she was genuinely puzzled.
Liu Bufan withdrew his hand, stroked his beard, and said confidently:
"Do you remember? I once said that you are a celestial being destined to bear children for His Majesty."
"I remember... but so what? What does that have to do with you coming to my place tonight and drugging me?"
Liu Bufan said smugly, "Of course it's related. Without me, your title of 'heaven-sent fertility star' wouldn't be valid, understand?"
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